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by vannoppen
Fri Sep 07, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: XC landings
Replies: 12
Views: 11623

Robin. First off Congratulations on two great days of flying. Second. Did you ever recover the glider. Third you are lucky to be alive. Imagine if that had not been a calm section you touched down in. My first and only flight from Walt’s was landing at the Independence Airport. I’m pretty certain I’...
by vannoppen
Thu Jul 26, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This weekend/ Owens
Replies: 3
Views: 1823

Going

The better days keep pushing back butI am ona limited timeline so I’m going up in hopes off meeting up with some Bay Area pilots as well as the Reno ones. Cold lakes and clean air
by vannoppen
Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This weekend/ Owens
Replies: 3
Views: 1823

This weekend/ Owens

Yes the Owens. Morning flights at Walt’s, at the airport by noon or Boy Scout Ridge. Hiking, swimming and a change of scenery. Weather provided
by vannoppen
Wed May 16, 2018 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Owens Valley over Memorial Day
Replies: 5
Views: 2320

Owens

I guess I have to reach out to the Crestline crowd to get more takers
by vannoppen
Mon Jul 11, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Car Broken into
Replies: 11
Views: 5357

Breakin

Bummer. Sorry to hear that
by vannoppen
Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:16 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Another blown launch in the saddle
Replies: 7
Views: 10767

Double post

Sorry for the double post. Maybe I should have said Sorry Nancy Thanks Fred
by vannoppen
Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Another blown launch in the saddle
Replies: 7
Views: 10767

Blown launch

What , you didn't take out your wire crew in the process. I'm sorry but that does not count. In the manuel it clearly states that in order to blow or more clearly fuck up your launch technique you have to toss one or more of your wire friends into the abbesse. Sorry for the spelling. Article 2 page ...
by vannoppen
Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Another blown launch in the saddle
Replies: 7
Views: 10767

Blown launch

What , you didn't take out your wire crew in the process. I'm sorry but that does not count. In the manuel it clearly states that in order to blow or more clearly fuck up your launch technique you have to toss one or more of your wire friends into the abbesse. Sorry for the spelling. Article 2 page ...
by vannoppen
Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Make 50$$$ cash if you have any symptoms of OCD Sun the 13t
Replies: 5
Views: 2948

50$$$

Yes I'm OCD to fly. I already made my 50 so I'll be at Kagel that day rain or shine. If I rub the magic penny 26 times it will be blowing in.
by vannoppen
Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: [.gif] Derringer gone berry pickn'
Replies: 1
Views: 1561

Bush whacking

Looked like a good time to put t visor down
by vannoppen
Wed Mar 02, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Make 50$$$ cash if you have any symptoms of OCD Sun the 13t
Replies: 5
Views: 2948

Make 50$$$ cash if you have any symptoms of OCD Sun the 13t

FREE speakers series, refreshments and a chance to enroll in a genetic study!~ Anyone with OCD or skin picking, hair pulling, body dysmorphic disorder, or hoarding may be eligible to enroll in a genetic study and receive $50 cash! Go to: keck.usc.edu/gpc-ocd to enroll When: March 13th 10:30-4pm Wher...
by vannoppen
Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:35 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Flying in the Camp 9 corridor
Replies: 3
Views: 8142

Helicopter

I was unaware that we can't fly there unless transitioning. I was definatly one of the guilty parties that day. I did report on the radio that the copter was taking off and proceeded to leave the area but when I saw it go over the back NW I went back. My bad. Now I know
by vannoppen
Thu Sep 03, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Labor Day in the Owens
Replies: 14
Views: 7771

Owens

I'd love to but it is my anniversary. Isn't the Crestline event the week after
by vannoppen
Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:44 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Dockweiler insurance
Replies: 16
Views: 8880

dockweiller

Bob is bitter. Comparing scuba to hang gliding for the masses is like comparing a water park to sky diving
by vannoppen
Sun Jul 26, 2015 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elsinore
Replies: 0
Views: 1209

Elsinore

For three days from home I watched cloud streets set up over Elsinore while I was working. Yesterday I went there but had hoped to go to Kagel as an old friend was there from back East but I got a late start. Almost didn't get off w the switch there but did. No clouds to fly but7400 and lots of up c...
by vannoppen
Fri Jul 17, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunday forecast
Replies: 0
Views: 1264

Sunday forecast

Looks poor all around from my limited weather forecasting. Thoughts on a soarable site Sunday , high desert perhaps, Chime in if you have any interest otherwise I'm ??
by vannoppen
Sat May 02, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2015 Fine Arts Festival
Replies: 2
Views: 1840

Thanks Ken. If your not test flying your new glider or spec n out over Kagel.come on over and buy more glass.
by vannoppen
Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Friday today
Replies: 0
Views: 1115

Friday today

Any big flights today??
by vannoppen
Sat Apr 11, 2015 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Torn miniscus
Replies: 2
Views: 1647

Torn miniscus

Two weeks ago I tore my meniscus doing nothing. I'm having surgery Monday It's a good thing I got in a few nice flights before this as I might not get back in the air for 4-6-8 weeks. So much for the Owens in June waa was waa f>£%^€<b>#%>£<s>|>#<>
by vannoppen
Fri Jan 23, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sat/blown out everywhere ????
Replies: 0
Views: 1120

Sat/blown out everywhere ????

Anyone thinking of going to the Avenues or Elsinore Sat.. Glass off at the Big E. Wishful thinking??