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- Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SUMMARY OF THE USHPA VISIT
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1190
SUMMARY OF THE USHPA VISIT
For those who couldn't attend... Martin Palmaz and Paul Murdoch reiterated the information already available in mailings and on the Association website. Afterward, they addressed all members' questions about the RRG formation. My impression of both Martin and Paul is that they are dedicated to the R...
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:15 pm
- Forum: Politics of flying
- Topic: More information about USHPA's plans for the RRG
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9000
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:14 pm
- Forum: Politics of flying
- Topic: More information about USHPA's plans for the RRG
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9000
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:09 pm
- Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
- Topic: More Carnage in the Rain, For my buddy Greg who asked nicely
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10049
More Carnage in the Rain, For my buddy Greg who asked nicely
For those who have not flown a wet Mylar wing, a word of caution. The Monday after Christmas, we were not expecting rain, with only a 10% chance forecast. Long story short, it drizzled on us, heaviest as we approached for landing. As a fellow pilot put it afterward, expect your glider's stall speed ...
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 12:03 am
- Forum: Politics of flying
- Topic: The insurance problem
- Replies: 43
- Views: 17737
Torrey! Torrey! Torrey! Wasn't there a movie? Didn't the attackers lose in the end? I think they got nuked. Why is Torrey so important to you? Are you that hooked on ridge soaring? Or is that the extent of your skill, no slight intended, maybe thermals just aren't your thing. Was it so difficult to ...
- Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:31 pm
- Forum: Politics of flying
- Topic: Writing Analysis of BobK 12/13 - 12/26 [infotainment]
- Replies: 59
- Views: 35531
- Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:27 pm
- Forum: Politics of flying
- Topic: The insurance problem
- Replies: 43
- Views: 17737
P.S. While there, I noticed that you (Ken) have been welcomed as the new Region 3 Director. Let me say that if I could have voted, I'd have voted for you. However, I also endorsed both Dan and Alan, and they've both been corrupted by USHPA's insiders. Time will tell. I haven't been reading BK's pos...
- Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:10 pm
- Forum: Politics of flying
- Topic: The insurance problem
- Replies: 43
- Views: 17737
- Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:29 pm
- Forum: Politics of flying
- Topic: Writing Analysis of BobK 12/13 - 12/26 [infotainment]
- Replies: 59
- Views: 35531
There is so much that I could say about your contributions to this forum. You've repeated them, ad vomitus and you don't get that it isn't getting you anywhere. I guess you just don't have anything better to do now that you're not flying. The SHGA has taken its stand; your rants are irrelevant. Refo...
- Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:37 pm
- Forum: Politics of flying
- Topic: Writing Analysis of BobK 12/13 - 12/26 [infotainment]
- Replies: 59
- Views: 35531
- Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Donations
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8468
So the free rides are now taken, although, I count eleven, including Dan. And Dan, you are welcome to a ride anytime you decide to come out, flying or not. So the list now stands at Rob Burgis, Ron Keinan, Jonathan Dietch, Orian, Price, Steve Murillo, Marshall Robin, Ken Manatt, Mike Moacanin, Micha...
- Wed Dec 23, 2015 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Donations
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8468
- Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Donations
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8468
- Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USHPA's Rate Increase
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9697
Bob, you've had your say. It's clear that you have reason to suspect the USHPA's intentions. However, your suspicions, a result of the actions taken against you , personally, are a result of every self-destructive thing you've done since I met you. Your response to differences in opinion with how yo...
- Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Donations
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8468
So I believe I now owe Rob, Ron, Ken Manatt (who doesn't remember his password for posting), Jonathan, Mike Moacanin, and Mario a ride. Oh, and Michael Bastan (I'll wait for you to slip your new daddy duties and come out). That's seven (or $70 I have to account for for my wife myself :roll: ). Three...
- Mon Dec 21, 2015 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Donations
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8468
- Sun Dec 20, 2015 11:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Donations
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8468
Donations
Every pilot interested in USHPA's fundraising to establish the RRG should visit the organization's site and seek out the FAQ page. It answered my questions, particularly, what happens to our money, if we fail to establish the RRG. I wanted to know that it wouldn't just evaporate. It won't; USHPA wil...
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sydney tornado
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2783
Jay is Sheila hunting. His trapping permit is limited to sables/silvers and brindles; bagging a ginger or the elusive red-devil variety would levy a huge penalty. If successful, he may never return or he may bring his trophy home to the states. It depends... mostly on the Sheila. Some resist transpl...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:42 pm
- Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
- Topic: Extraordinary Carnage for One Day
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9868
Extraordinary Carnage for One Day
Since no one posted their own... Monday, November 30th was very gusty at launch, 10 to 25mph. Thirteen pilots showed up. Only nine made it off and eight made it safely to the LZ. 1. From the main launch, H4 pilot cleared the wire crew. While taking a step, the right wing raised pulling the glider an...
- Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:13 pm
- Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
- Topic: FTHI
- Replies: 21
- Views: 27202
All good habits, Greg. I follow much the same routine as you except, before approaching launch, I grab the front wires, step forward to tug on the strap and look back at my glider for un-zipped zippers or released tensioners. And one additional habit related to not clipping the carabiner onto the ha...