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by Fat Fred
Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Bad decision/poor timing, probably both
Replies: 19
Views: 7913

Bill, I am happy to hear that you are basically OK. It sounds like you dodged a bullet on this one. Bills quote: "Sounds like it could make hanging upright and a landing run a bit tougher." I have always found that it is preferable to remove the knee hangers before setting up my approach w...
by Fat Fred
Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crestline Saturday, SUnday, Monday or all three?
Replies: 8
Views: 2561

I tentatively have three tandems scheduled for Saturday September 5 that I am planning to take to Crestline. I will need to leave the Kagel LZ pretty early to make this work. Anyone that is interested in a ride should call me soon to make a reservation for Saturday morning.

-Fred-
661-251-2362
by Fat Fred
Thu May 28, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Gazebo
Replies: 15
Views: 5331

As a board member, I can assure everyone that we are doing everything in our power to have an accurate cost analysis prior to final approval of the project. The important thing for us, as a board, at this time is to get a building permit in hand to totally establish our presence in the community. Ju...
by Fat Fred
Thu Apr 16, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where are the Accident Reports for the two fatalities 2008?
Replies: 13
Views: 5333

When you submit an accident report to USHPA there is an online form for this. It is a fairly comprehensive report form although it is easy to use. I used it when I submitted a report for Jeff. The problem is that when you click the send button, you no longer have access to the report. Joe Greblo fou...
by Fat Fred
Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: Flying Related
Topic: we should have a vid like this
Replies: 7
Views: 3477

Eric, If Hungary Joe still has his tug, you should see if he will run another tow clinic. He is probably the best tug pilot out thre.

-Fred-
by Fat Fred
Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great News! Clear Skies Ahead
Replies: 13
Views: 3712

Per Jims post: "I suspect that some/many of the lapsed members were one-time tandem students who paid all the fees because they intended to become regulars. " Just to clear the air a little on this, one time tandem students do not pay any SHGA member fees or sign up as members. Possibly th...
by Fat Fred
Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great News! Clear Skies Ahead
Replies: 13
Views: 3712

Keep in mind that club dues at Crestline are $100 each and every year. They have no initiation fee but it is $40 per year more than ours. Our intitiation fee is also payable over time.

-Fred-
by Fat Fred
Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Visiting Pilot 3-6 Nov
Replies: 5
Views: 2102

Welcome to Sylmar, Steve.
-Fred-
by Fat Fred
Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad cell service? Answer LZ Cellullar repeater/booster
Replies: 52
Views: 17142

I too am willing to kick in another $20 or even $40 if that helps to make this happen.
-Fred-
by Fat Fred
Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:04 am
Forum: Flight Discussion
Topic: An Epic Day @ Kagel
Replies: 6
Views: 4300

Great video Jonathan!!
-Fred-
by Fat Fred
Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Review: Zaon MRX PCAS
Replies: 3
Views: 2351

Very well written review, Jim.
by Fat Fred
Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pavilion: The Next Step
Replies: 18
Views: 6484

I am in support of a CUP as it seems like a viable plan at this point in time.
-Fred-
by Fat Fred
Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2007 SHGA Summer Comp
Replies: 1
Views: 1733

Don,

This is very generous of you to continue your support of this competition.

-Fred-
by Fat Fred
Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:15 pm
Forum: Lost and Found
Topic: Lost My Rubber Duckie
Replies: 4
Views: 3416

Your rubber duckie is now in the lost and found box.
-Fred-
by Fat Fred
Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:59 pm
Forum: Lost and Found
Topic: Lost My Rubber Duckie
Replies: 4
Views: 3416

I picked it up yesterday. It is on the console of my van. I probably will be at the LZ on Friday at 11AM. I am scheduled for Sunday as well. All of this is weather permitting.
-Fred-
661-251-2362