A buddy of mine just sent me this. I'm amazed that the guy is able to hang on as long as he did. Unbelievable. Hang Check/Hook In Check Always Always Always!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLBJA8SlH2w
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- Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:54 pm
- Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
- Topic: Hook In Check! This Tandem Tourist Almost Bought it!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5801
- Thu Sep 27, 2018 11:29 am
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Wills Wing U2-160 (2005)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2823
U2
Somebody got a very sweet deal!
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where to fill up your 02 bottle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2555
Where to fill up your 02 bottle
Got mine filled up for $10 at Gardena Welding Supply! 310-323-5850.
16601 S Normandie Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
16601 S Normandie Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
- Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:18 am
- Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
- Topic: XC landings
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11541
Landing in the Crop Field
If I could add my two cents here Greg. To be fair, landing in the heat of the day at 4,000 ft in no wind would be challenging for most pilots. The field was wet and the crop made running it out difficult. You and the glider walked away relatively unscathed, and so we are thankful for that. The take ...
- Fri Aug 24, 2018 6:20 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Labor Day WE in the Owens
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7361
Owens
I just got an invitation to fly to Chicago for a family reunion on the 22nd of Sept. I am seriously thinking about making that, in which case I would not be going out to the Owens for the WE of the 22nd.
- Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:38 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Labor Day WE in the Owens
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7361
Labor Day WE in the Owens
Some of us Sylmartians are gathering in the Owens this Labor Day WE to test our skills against the dreaded beast that lives above 10K. All H-4s and long hour H-3s are invited. Camping and camaraderie will abound. Pilots should bring a locator and emergency first aid kit, along with cold weather gear...
- Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vote for Windsports in Argonaut's Best of the Westside
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1236
Survey
Andy, you guys appear at the very end of the survey. People need to vote on at least 20 items, then go to the very last page to find you under "Best Adventure Sport".
- Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another Beautiful Sculpture
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1647
Sergei
We are very lucky to have Sergei as a friend. �¡�¿�°Ñ��¸�±�¾!
- Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:59 am
- Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
- Topic: Forced hillside landing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8127
Forced Landing
Glad you are OK, Terry. Getting caught in the venturi of a canyon as an HG or PG pilot is always challenging and rarely ends well. Glad it ended well for you and we look forward to hearing the details so that we can all learn. All the best.
- Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:26 am
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: SOLD! My Falcon 3 195
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1842
SOLD!
I sold it. Thanks everyone.
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:49 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: SOLD! My Falcon 3 195
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1842
SOLD! My Falcon 3 195
I've been storing it at the beach but using it hardly at all. Time for some lucky pilot to take on this well used Falcon 3 195. Don't ask me how many hours are on it cause truthfully I have no idea. Let's just say she's been around the corner and down the block a few times. She's launched Sylmar, Cr...
- Thu Aug 10, 2017 10:30 am
- Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
- Topic: Airspeed is What You Need - DON'T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8984
Crestline Launch
Jonathan, you are correct. This was Crestline launch, not Marshall. I've launched Crestline many times before, but never had an issue. This one caught me a bit off guard, but my instinct for survival kicked in and I was able to accelerate the last part of the run.
To my fellow pilots - guard up!
To my fellow pilots - guard up!
- Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Radio Repair and Custom PTT kits just down the road!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1633
Radio Repair and Custom PTT kits just down the road!
Good news for Sylmartians! I discovered an excellent alternative to the radio guy up in Washington who's slow as a slug. There's a place just down the 210 Fwy in La Crascenta called K.R. Nida Communications. KR Nida Communications, 818-957-1248, rnida@krnida.com www.krnida.com Richard Nida is the ow...
- Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:53 pm
- Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
- Topic: First aid kits in the LZ
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7255
First Aid Kit
Wow. Kudos to Janyce! I'm trying to locate a used but functional AED to add to the collection.
Janyce, if you know of something we are missing, please let me know and I will find it.
Janyce, if you know of something we are missing, please let me know and I will find it.
- Thu May 11, 2017 10:55 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Solar Eclipse Totality or as OP would say, it�s science ~
- Replies: 30
- Views: 22353
Eclipse
Hurricane should definitely be on the menu.
- Wed May 10, 2017 7:50 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Solar Eclipse Totality or as OP would say, it�s science ~
- Replies: 30
- Views: 22353
Solar Eclipse King Mountain
I've created a Facebook page for general communication ahead of the event. Please join if you have not already done so. Malury has posted some good pics there as well.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/719316398240666/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/719316398240666/
- Sun Apr 30, 2017 8:02 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Solar Eclipse Totality or as OP would say, it�s science ~
- Replies: 30
- Views: 22353
King Mountain
Malury, thanks for your the helpful advice. It will be super hot. John is attempting to have a hangar completed by then, but he sounded 50/50 on it and made no guarantees. Pilots are advised to bring their own versions of shelter from the sun. He has offered the area surrounding the glider port to c...
- Thu Apr 20, 2017 3:56 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Solar Eclipse Totality or as OP would say, it�s science ~
- Replies: 30
- Views: 22353
King Mountain and the Total Eclipse
I just got off the phone with John Kangas, the head honcho at King Mountain. He's all for a gaggle of Sylmartians coming out for the days leading up to the Solar Eclipse, which occurs on Monday, the 21st of August at around 10:45 AM local. Here's the gist of our conversation: 1. He's happy to hear w...
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sticky Fingers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2553
Sticky Fingers
I got the gloves and the tape. Tried them out and they work great. I just ordered more tape to put on the down tubes. I had gloves from Home Depot that I used for years. They finally gave up the ghost, so I thought I'd try something more technical. The only draw-back: The gloves act like velcro. So ...
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sticky Fingers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2553
Sticky Fingers
I was out last Sunday, flying around in some excellent spring air conditions. After about 45 minutes of flying I decided to head in. The usual pattern, etc, but on final I was higher than normal. As I honked it in on my right down tube, my glove slipped off the aluminum tubing. I'm using some motocr...