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by gregangsten
Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:30 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 167 Saturn for auction
Replies: 1
Views: 2483

167 Saturn for auction

There will be a 167 Saturn up for auction at the upcoming Dahlsten Cup on September 29. Contact Jim Thompson or Rob Burgis for details.
by gregangsten
Fri Aug 10, 2018 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USHPA RRG
Replies: 6
Views: 2822

USHPA RRG

An insurance forum interview about the formation of the USHPA RRG:

http://www.ambest.com/video/video.aspx? ... liding2818
by gregangsten
Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:54 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Mid-air collision and PG crash at Crestline
Replies: 0
Views: 5892

Mid-air collision and PG crash at Crestline

Initial information seems to be incorrect. I am told that the pilot who crashed at Crestline Saturday before last at their Fly-in needed spinal fusion surgery. More information here:

http://www.crestlinesoaring.org/node/2499
by gregangsten
Tue Jul 24, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been a while...
Replies: 1
Views: 1345

It's time

Atta boy, Vrezh! Good to hear. I'll be away for a couple weeks but I'll see you in the air soon I hope.
by gregangsten
Tue Jul 24, 2018 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cerro Gordo
Replies: 0
Views: 1502

Cerro Gordo

Cerro Gordo, the ghost town and, I presume, also hang gliding launch has been sold. The plan is to house tourists there. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/california-ghost-town-sale-180969322/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=07/24/2018%20Daily%20Newsletter&a...
by gregangsten
Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crestline Fly In July 21
Replies: 1
Views: 1290

Fly in

Anyone else going from this end of town?
by gregangsten
Tue Jul 17, 2018 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vote for Windsports in Argonaut's Best of the Westside
Replies: 1
Views: 1239

Vote for Windsports in Argonaut's Best of the Westside

The Argonaut has a yearly "Best of the Westside" poll and they publish the results in September. You can vote for Windsports as Best Adventure sport class (something like that, you'll find it.) You have to vote for at least 20 items in there for it to stick. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/...
by gregangsten
Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:41 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Barton's annual Yosemite trip July 13-16
Replies: 3
Views: 6591

Yosemite

Fear not, despite the confusing look to these posts, we WILL be in Yosemite this weekend, with Arthur as monitor. See you there.
by gregangsten
Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:37 am
Forum: Events
Topic: New and Improved Winds of a Hurricane
Replies: 7
Views: 8905

Hurricane

We're planning to leave Tuesday evening and spend the night at a Primm NV casino. $32.61 through Priceline -- just the thing for world class cheapskate hang glider pilots. We'll get to Hurricane in time to fly on Independence Day. Then fireworks in the Park at 10 PM. Let's meet up at the house in th...
by gregangsten
Tue Jun 05, 2018 7:14 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Rob's Annual Summer Party July 21st 2018
Replies: 4
Views: 7113

BudRob wrote:Janyce and I WILL be in Yosemite that weekend. We have been on that calendar for months. Check it out!
My reply was meant for Chad. Never flown Yosemite, I think.
by gregangsten
Fri Jun 01, 2018 2:02 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Rob's Annual Summer Party July 21st 2018
Replies: 4
Views: 7113

And many more will be in Yosemite on July 14, why not you?
by gregangsten
Wed May 30, 2018 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Owens Valley over Memorial Day
Replies: 5
Views: 2307

Memorial Day weekend

Jonathan, I just knew you would be the one to reply to my query. Thanks.
by gregangsten
Wed May 30, 2018 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Owens Valley over Memorial Day
Replies: 5
Views: 2307

Owens flying

We got what we expected last weekend and that was a lot of north wind but still a good time in a marvelous place. We did manage a flight on the last day from the north end of the Alabama Hills into a light north wind and with an LZ that looks like it was made for us. It was fun trying something new....
by gregangsten
Thu May 24, 2018 9:05 am
Forum: Events
Topic: New and Improved Winds of a Hurricane
Replies: 7
Views: 8905

New and Improved Winds of a Hurricane

We are going, barring some kind of catastrophe. There is still room for a couple more people, H3 P3 and up.
by gregangsten
Tue May 22, 2018 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barton has had a heart attack
Replies: 5
Views: 2363

Barton

Update from J.D. yesterday:
He is at SF general as "Barton Davidson". According to 3rd party source: "he was awake , eyes open, responding and his body is warming up on its own.. All good signs considering a massive heart attack."
by gregangsten
Mon May 21, 2018 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barton has had a heart attack
Replies: 5
Views: 2363

Barton has had a heart attack

Jonathan sent this to me this from the Funston Fellow Feathers forum: "...in case you have not heard the news, Barton had a heart attack yesterday at the fort as he was leaving. Cathy and Chas Nelson and Takeo Eda rushed to his aid and played a big part in saving his life before help arrived. H...
by gregangsten
Thu May 17, 2018 8:34 am
Forum: Events
Topic: New and Improved Winds of a Hurricane
Replies: 7
Views: 8905

Paypal

...one more thing. If you send me the deposit with Paypal, be sure to choose the friend or family option, not the payment for goods or services option, otherwise Paypal will take a cut.
by gregangsten
Fri May 11, 2018 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Owens Valley over Memorial Day
Replies: 5
Views: 2307

Owens Valley over Memorial Day

Anyone want to go? I'm planning to head for Lone Pine for Memorial Day weekend and probably stay at Tuttle Creek. Dave VanNoppen is in and Kia and some PG friends of his also. One or two more and we'll look into a driver.
by gregangsten
Tue May 08, 2018 8:32 am
Forum: Events
Topic: New and Improved Winds of a Hurricane
Replies: 7
Views: 8905

Hurricane

An easy and probably the best way to make your deposit is to use Paypal. You can transfer $100 to secure your spot by sending it to me at gregangsten (at) gmail.com. This way we will both have a receipt for your payment. I need to make a go, no-go decision sometime this month and if I don't get the ...
by gregangsten
Thu May 03, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: Events
Topic: New and Improved Winds of a Hurricane
Replies: 7
Views: 8905

Hurricane

Currently we have 9 definitelys and several maybes. I'll need a $100 deposit per person to make it real within the next couple weeks.

If other couples want to come there are other houses available nearby with multiple bedrooms.