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by cthornberger
Wed Jan 28, 2015 12:22 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Woodstock tomorrow the 28th
Replies: 6
Views: 1210

Re: Woodstock tomorrow the 28th

I rode my motorcycle today! 8) 8) :wink:

-Chris Hornberger
by cthornberger
Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Bill's Saturday???
Replies: 16
Views: 1568

Re: Bill's Saturday???

Got 2 1hr flights. Not sure how high - no vario. About 5k, judging by the other gliders. :wink:
Great first soaring flights. Wonderful day! Thanks guys.
by cthornberger
Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:07 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Bill's Saturday???
Replies: 16
Views: 1568

Re: Bill's Saturday???

ETA 2PM
618-974-3486
by cthornberger
Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Pulpit Thursday 8/16
Replies: 10
Views: 758

Re: Pulpit Thursday 8/16

*Jon, not John. I had a great day in addition to my small extendo on Sunday at the Pulpit. Two flights today -- basically sled rides to the secondary, not really blowing much down there so it was just practicing approaches and set-ups. The weather turned out a little bit different than expected, but...
by cthornberger
Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Pulpit Thursday 8/16
Replies: 10
Views: 758

Re: Pulpit Thursday 8/16

ETA 12. meeting with John and Basil.
by cthornberger
Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:48 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Pulpit Thursday 8/16
Replies: 10
Views: 758

Re: Pulpit Thursday 8/16

I'm available and interested. Are there any observers who would be willing to observe me anytime tomorrow? -831.869.5690
by cthornberger
Tue Aug 14, 2012 1:58 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Ridgely 8/12 & 8/13
Replies: 9
Views: 1316

Re: Ridgely 8/12 & 8/13

Awesome flight, Jon. Can't wait to get out there as well. It sounds like you had a great adventure. See you soon.
by cthornberger
Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Pulpit Weekend
Replies: 25
Views: 1682

Re: Pulpit Weekend

we are also heading up- ETA noon.
by cthornberger
Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Aug 10: CHGPA Summer Soiree/Meeting
Replies: 18
Views: 1244

Re: Aug 10: CHGPA Summer Soiree/Meeting

I'll be there also - Back in town from Cali - My wife (also H-2) will be there too
by cthornberger
Tue May 03, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Pulpit Annual Fly-In Weekend: Postponed Until June 18-19
Replies: 31
Views: 1861

Re: Pulpit Annual Fly-In Weekend: 14-15 May

Just another quick shout out there. Any ideas to throw out there before the Meeting on Thursday??
by cthornberger
Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:22 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Easter at Highland
Replies: 4
Views: 205

Re: Easter at Highland

Yeah, it was fun seeing some of the gang.

I, on the other hand, decided to do some storm chasing afterward. Some really nice lightning, PLENTY of rain, and some nice-sized hail 8-). Huge clouds!
O Weather! How awesome you are.

Happy Easter~
by cthornberger
Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:42 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Hugh
Replies: 26
Views: 16294

Re: Hugh

Yeah, Great job Ann :) A big thanks.

Hugh, get well soon! I'm rooting for you!
..He's one Tough camper, seriously.

-Chris
by cthornberger
Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:07 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Pulpit Annual Fly-In Weekend: Postponed Until June 18-19
Replies: 31
Views: 1861

Re: Pulpit Annual Fly-In Weekend: 14-15 May

That would be cool. haha So how about some different activities to throw out there (..prizes to come): Air: XC of the day Spotlanding contest ;) (hehehe) Longest flight/ highest flight Ground based: Best food dish / beverage Hottest rack (setup ;) ) umm...drawing a blank... But other than that, ther...
by cthornberger
Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:05 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Bill's Friday 15 April?
Replies: 20
Views: 1360

Re: Bill's Friday 15 April?

I second that. I guess I'm gonna take the glider off the ye olde hang-vehicle..at least until Sunday. Better luck then, hopefully.
by cthornberger
Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:10 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Bill's Friday 15 April?
Replies: 20
Views: 1360

Re: Bill's Friday 15 April?

If anyone else in interested in going and observing me up there, give me a holler/ message. My ETA would still be around ~3:30/4:00.
Hugh, no problem .. that's the air calling you, I understand the feeling. Have fun!!
-Chris
by cthornberger
Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Bill's Friday 15 April?
Replies: 20
Views: 1360

Re: Bill's Friday 15 April?

I was just think about posting this :).
I am definitely in. I will get in to work early to take off 'round 1:30 .. so ETA 3:30, if it's still good for tomorrow.
by cthornberger
Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Pulpit Annual Fly-In Weekend: Postponed Until June 18-19
Replies: 31
Views: 1861

Pulpit Annual Fly-In Weekend: Postponed Until June 18-19

Hey! I just thought I'd shoot this out there since the fly-in is really just a few weeks away! :shock: Craig and I were talking at the Kite Festival and he mentioned there were some things that we might want to jump on since it's getting so close. I figure there's a lot that we can do to make this a...
by cthornberger
Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: CHGPA at the Smithsonian/Blossom Kite Festival : Sun Apr 10
Replies: 75
Views: 4482

Re: CHGPA at the Smithsonian/Blossom Kite Festival : Sun Apr

hey, club! get down here and fill these tents, yo. You know you're not flying today ;).
by cthornberger
Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:13 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: CHGPA at the Smithsonian/Blossom Kite Festival : Sun Apr 10
Replies: 75
Views: 4482

Re: CHGPA at the Smithsonian/Blossom Kite Festival : Sun Apr

ETA 0750.
See ya there!

618nine74 3486
- Chris Hornberger
by cthornberger
Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:18 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Daniels Sunday 4/10
Replies: 11
Views: 706

Re: Daniels Sunday 4/10

I'll be heading out from the kite festival (flexible early afternoon time ) to meet up down there. I'm game for carpool from the fest if there's an interested party.

- Chris
-618+974+3486
by cthornberger
Sat Apr 09, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Saturday 4/9
Replies: 8
Views: 484

Re: Saturday 4/9

nice sled ride at Daniels. A little bouyant puff blowing straight in. a little misty at launch, but cloudbase was just high enough for fine visibility.
thanks, Hugh for observing . A great way to spend a Sat.
by cthornberger
Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:16 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Saturday 4/9
Replies: 8
Views: 484

Re: Saturday 4/9

Update:
Meeting up with Hugh for Daniels, ETA 2/3PM. It seems we'll have a truck too :)

C-ya there,
618-nine74 3486
by cthornberger
Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Saturday 4/9
Replies: 8
Views: 484

Re: Saturday 4/9

Also, SE ~10mph at Bill's Hill until 6PM then straight in and light (~4mph).
Be a nice evening ride.
by cthornberger
Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Saturday 4/9
Replies: 8
Views: 484

Saturday 4/9

Seeing SE ~5-8 at Daniels for today. Looks good for it. Is there anyone that is interested in heading down?
by cthornberger
Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Old Timer Bill Scott visits Baltimore
Replies: 1
Views: 107

Re: Old Timer Bill Scott visits Baltimore

Sounds like a really awesome fellow and pilot. Nice to meet him some day.