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by mario
Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:02 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Colorado Fly In!
Replies: 0
Views: 203

Colorado Fly In!

by mario
Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sylmar flying ‘76
Replies: 1
Views: 4119

Sylmar flying ‘76

I’ve been scanning some old family slides and came across Joe Greblo doing a tandem while hanging out with our teenage friends Parker and Tyler MacCready flying their Cumulus 5Bs. I was reminded that we didn’t use reserves back then!
Mario
by mario
Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Icaro2000 gliders etc
Replies: 0
Views: 10946

Icaro2000 gliders etc

I became a dealer for Icaro2000 this year! If you need anything from them like spares, a helmet, WV harness or a glider, please let me know. It saves a lot on shipping costs if I can group things and I already have a shipment of 2 gliders coming this May with room for more. Smaller items are easier ...
by mario
Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:02 pm
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Near midair-collision over Kagel ridge on Sunday 12/19/2021
Replies: 9
Views: 8592

Re: Near midair-collision over Kagel ridge on Sunday 12/19/2021

Wow!! :o Usually people exaggerate that things are closer than they really are, but judging by that screenshot with that lens and how much of the bottom surface you see on glider B before it passes under A, I’d guess it was a lot closer than 30-50’ ! Glad it it was just close! I’m a big fan of white...
by mario
Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: HE sports Quantum Series 330 parachute
Replies: 1
Views: 5994

Re: HE sports Quantum Series 330 parachute

Sold!
by mario
Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: HE sports Quantum Series 330 parachute
Replies: 1
Views: 5994

HE sports Quantum Series 330 parachute

A friend is selling his reserve with a HE harness for a 5’10” 150lb pilot thrown in. You would have to pay for shipping, so you may not want the harness in order to keep costs down. His stuff is always in good condition. The UV coating on the deployment bag is wearing off a bit on one side but other...
by mario
Mon Mar 02, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
Replies: 8
Views: 3508

Re: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?

I’m interested in going and know a few others that would probably like to go - if the weather looks friendly, that is ;)
Mario
by mario
Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vario Clinic by Zac Majors on Saturday
Replies: 0
Views: 2284

Vario Clinic by Zac Majors on Saturday

posting this for Zac: Hello Pilots! I'd like to do the Vario Clinic this Saturday, February 1st. We'll meet at: Carl's Jr. 4424 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA 92407 Plan to indulge in some fast food. I'll be eating the Beyond Famous Star w/cheese (a delicious veggie burger- you can even get i...
by mario
Wed Jan 08, 2020 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Andy Lilienthal?
Replies: 0
Views: 2334

Andy Lilienthal?

by mario
Tue Jan 15, 2019 4:14 pm
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: PG fatality at Crestline
Replies: 1
Views: 5689

Re: PG fatality at Crestline

Here is the accident report that I believe to be well done and helpful.
http://www.crestlinesoaring.org/node/2648

It is worth reading and hopefully it can help others prevent another tragedy like it. Lua was a fun and free spirit. She leaves behind two kids.

Mario
by mario
Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congratulations Joe Greblo on Rob Kells Memorial Award!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2869

Re: Congratulations Joe Greblo on Rob Kells Memorial Award!!!

Congratulations Joe! I don’t know anyone that has worked harder to keep our sport alive. Not an easy task in our metropolis! I’m forever thankful for your help in getting my two brothers and me safely in the air, starting on that day that you and Rich offered us a chance to try hang gliding on that ...
by mario
Thu Nov 22, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: XC landings
Replies: 12
Views: 11393

I’m sure this has already been solved. My guess is that it wasn’t a harness that Dave saw, but some of the red sail that Ken’s glider had on it.
by mario
Sat Oct 20, 2018 10:13 am
Forum: Flying Related
Topic: Vintage Sylmar with an Aolus
Replies: 0
Views: 5452

Vintage Sylmar with an Aolus

I got an email from former Sylmar pilot and cartoonist extraordinarie, Harry Martin, with a short film he made around 1980 that shows Sylmar/Kagel and shaky air to air footage of my brother flying his Aolus design that he built. I don’t know how to attach the film here, but if you have Facebook, you...
by mario
Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 16
Views: 6360

Very sad news indeed. I will remember Greg for his passion and for patiently introducing tons of people to our sport.
I think the memorial at the beach would be a great idea. Maybe it’s time to do a “Fly Americaâ€Â� again.....
by mario
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Creek Fire, Kagel evacuation, and an invitation
Replies: 6
Views: 3074

If I can be of any help, please call me at 626-714-8876
Mario
by mario
Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad News of OP's passing
Replies: 13
Views: 7026

Very sad news indeed.
Thanks for writing that Ken. I couldn't have expressed our loss any better.
by mario
Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:00 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: hook in faliure (almost)
Replies: 19
Views: 22713

Thank you Andy!!
My biggest fear too! The brain can play some mean tricks sometimes.
We have lost too many good people this way.
We need more people like Andy!!!!
by mario
Fri Mar 25, 2016 4:04 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: O2 system
Replies: 8
Views: 4961

Yes, to Colorado in the fall. Also, I plan to start flying the White Mountains any day now and don't want to be restricted by altitude. :)
by mario
Thu Mar 24, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: O2 system
Replies: 8
Views: 4961

O2 system

Does anyone have an O2 system that they don't need/want anymore that I can buy? Otherwise, perhaps rent?
Thanks,
Mario