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by KirkLewis
Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:39 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Ridgely on 10/7
Replies: 8
Views: 596

Re: Ridgely on 10/7

I'll be there. Finally some good weather.
by KirkLewis
Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:33 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: How much do you fly at Highland? Purchase Tows in Advance.
Replies: 4
Views: 396

Re: How much do you fly at Highland? Purchase Tows in Advanc

Dave, that's very true. But it does help some and if that's how someone wants to help then it's certainly a good thing. It just may not be the most efficient way of helping. I suggest anyone wanting to help them out talk with them... and realize that you're going to have to be pushy :) They aren't a...
by KirkLewis
Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: How much do you fly at Highland? Purchase Tows in Advance.
Replies: 4
Views: 396

Re: How much do you fly at Highland? Purchase Tows in Advanc

I've thought of this as well, and I really want to help them out. I think it was appropriate for us to think of Keavy first, and delay addressing the material loss. However, I'm sure the loss of the dragonfly is a substantial loss for Highland, and in a business that they obviously do for love of fr...
by KirkLewis
Fri Aug 05, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Highland Opening 8/6
Replies: 4
Views: 527

Re: Highland Opening 8/6

I'll be there, and I'll bring beer. :)

It will be good to see everyone.
by KirkLewis
Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: News Report on Keavy
Replies: 1
Views: 210

News Report on Keavy

by KirkLewis
Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Very sad news from Ridgely : Keavy Nenninger
Replies: 29
Views: 9151

Re: Very sad news from Ridgely

I'm shocked like most of you. I can't believe she's gone. She was so passionate about flying and it was uplifting just to be around her. I didn't know her long but I wanted to know more about her, so I found this: http://www.aopa.org/asf/publications/inst_reports2.cfm?article=5290 Sounds like Keavy....
by KirkLewis
Mon Sep 06, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Some videos
Replies: 0
Views: 125

Some videos

Steve wanted to see the one he's in, but I guess I'll just post them all . None of them are very long, they're cut down pretty short: My flight with Steve the weekend before memorial day weekend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vcWf1IsTiU Flew with a hot air balloon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f...
by KirkLewis
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: The Magical Mystery Tour
Replies: 4
Views: 349

Re: The Magical Mystery Tour

So your never-ending summer is coming to a close? I hear New Zealand winters are terrible you really should reconsider ;)

I hope to see you at highland while you're here, and wish you luck in person.
by KirkLewis
Fri Mar 19, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: YEEEEEAAAAHHH
Replies: 3
Views: 354

YEEEEEAAAAHHH

This winter has been way too long. Tomorrow looks like it will be pretty good at highland!
by KirkLewis
Fri Mar 19, 2010 5:41 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: The rumors are true
Replies: 4
Views: 357

Re: The rumors are true

You'll be missed! Always good talking with you JIm. Hope to see you around.
by KirkLewis
Sun Feb 28, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Roof rack and transporting a hang glider on a Celica
Replies: 20
Views: 1150

Re: Roof rack and transporting a hang glider on a Celica

I have a 2D coupe mustang, and I bought a Yakima rack system with a "stretch" system. These allow the rear bar to be placed further back on a 2 door car and gives you better stability. I don't know if it's really necessary but it gives me some peace of mind. Then I put a ladder on top of t...
by KirkLewis
Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:26 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Monday
Replies: 44
Views: 4040

Re: Monday

Wow sorry to hear about the broken bones :/ Looks like you made the news.

http://your4state.com/content/video/?cid=96482
by KirkLewis
Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:12 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Janni's Farewell Party
Replies: 11
Views: 1281

Re: Janni's Farewell Party

Oh man I've been real busy and missed seeing this. Well, is was great flying with you Janni. You were always a lot of fun to be around. Good luck in Germany!
by KirkLewis
Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Heading to Highland!
Replies: 2
Views: 206

Re: Heading to Highland!

I took off friday thinking it was going to be awesome. Looks like I chose the wrong day :( Doh!
by KirkLewis
Tue Aug 04, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: First Solo Aero Tow Flight
Replies: 8
Views: 570

Re: First Solo Aero Tow Flight

Congratulations! Look forward to flying with you :)
by KirkLewis
Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:10 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Flying 7/18-19
Replies: 18
Views: 1234

Re: Flying 7/18-19

I had my longest flight ever... 2hrs 40 min =P It was a lot of fun, at times it was similar to the convergence flight I had. I spent a lot of time at cloud base, got to 5800. It was chilly. The clouds did some interesting things at times with columns of mist. I did some wingovers and flew with lots ...
by KirkLewis
Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Family Flying
Replies: 0
Views: 130

Family Flying

This last weekend my father, mother, and brother came to visit me. We did the usual 4th stuff in D.C. but the highlight of their trip was them coming to hang glide! I tried my best to fly with them but was getting pretty discouraged. My mother went up first, and I got lift under a cloud, but it was ...
by KirkLewis
Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: My First Mountain Flight - Woodstock - June 21st
Replies: 6
Views: 371

Re: My First Mountain Flight - Woodstock - June 21st

hey man I think I saw you on the hill one of the days I was there. Congratulations! After a year and a half getting to that point must feel amazing.
by KirkLewis
Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:14 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: 10th Annual Highland Aerosports Fly-In
Replies: 14
Views: 1365

Re: 10th Annual Highland Aerosports Fly-In

OK now Dr. Jacks says it's going to be awesome again! I take back everything I ever said about Dr. Jacks.
by KirkLewis
Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: 10th Annual Highland Aerosports Fly-In
Replies: 14
Views: 1365

Re: 10th Annual Highland Aerosports Fly-In

Alsow Weather Underground is saying that it is going to be partly cloudy on Sunday, with chances of thunderstorms, with 0% cloud cover. Great site Janni ;)
by KirkLewis
Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: 10th Annual Highland Aerosports Fly-In
Replies: 14
Views: 1365

Re: 10th Annual Highland Aerosports Fly-In

Great. Now look what it says :(

Image

OK not really but it does say the shear is going to be bad now lol :/
by KirkLewis
Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: 10th Annual Highland Aerosports Fly-In
Replies: 14
Views: 1365

Re: 10th Annual Highland Aerosports Fly-In

Sorry to hear about your hand :(

Dr. Jacks is saying Saturday is going to be AWESOMEEEEEEE. So I'm happy with Dr. Jacks again.
by KirkLewis
Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:17 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Flying 6/21
Replies: 53
Views: 2965

Re: Flying 6/21

Glad to hear everyone is OK. Sounds like a crazy day!
by KirkLewis
Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:35 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Ridgely June 14
Replies: 11
Views: 903

Re: Ridgely June 14

I only just got to cloud base for the first time a month ago, so I was pretty blown away. I expect this to happen all the time now :wink:
by KirkLewis
Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:11 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Ridgely June 14
Replies: 11
Views: 903

Re: Ridgely June 14

By the way I found an interesting article about how the sea breeze and cloud streets interact: http://www.atmos.ucla.edu/~fovell/ASres/sbfhcr/sbfhcr.html This sounds exactly like what was happening, as they were forming in a line. So, this means that optimal conditions for this sort of thing should ...