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by Bob Bendetson
Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:28 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Ken Andrews is a tall and brave pilot
Replies: 23
Views: 17600

The reason I didn’t want to go back and forth with you, Bob K., is that (in my humble opinion) your squabble with the USHPA over the years has veered into zealotry. Arguing with you is like arguing with a religious fanatic or a Trump supporter (still love ya, Joe!). Keep fighting the fight, Bob K., ...
by Bob Bendetson
Sun Dec 03, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Ken Andrews is a tall and brave pilot
Replies: 23
Views: 17600

Hey Bob K., OMG, did you just compare Ken A. to those who stayed silent during witch trials, lynchings and the holocaust? Over the hyperbolic line, dude!!! You not being allowed to launch a sanctioned USHPA site is not equivalent to burnings, hangings and genocide. I’ve always supported your right t...
by Bob Bendetson
Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:10 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: USHPA mailer re: donations for RRG
Replies: 27
Views: 10875

You know, when I first posted my query about the insurance, I had no idea it would cause such a divisive response. From now on, I'll only post topics that are completely neutral, i.e.: Donald Trump rules! I can't see anyone having a problem with that.
by Bob Bendetson
Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:19 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: USHPA mailer re: donations for RRG
Replies: 27
Views: 10875

Oh, yeah?! Well, would an insane person run off a mountain with a giant cloth attached to his back?! (on second thought) Okay, maybe you're right on that one.
by Bob Bendetson
Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:48 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: USHPA mailer re: donations for RRG
Replies: 27
Views: 10875

Thanks Greg. Clear, concise answer. You scared the shit out of me and the money out of my wallet.
by Bob Bendetson
Sat Dec 12, 2015 9:33 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: USHPA mailer re: donations for RRG
Replies: 27
Views: 10875

USHPA mailer re: donations for RRG

Obviously, we've all gotten emails and snail mails regarding donations to USHPA to launch RRG. Just trying to figure out whether or not to donate. Thoughts?
by Bob Bendetson
Thu Nov 19, 2015 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Passing Of A Friend
Replies: 9
Views: 4435

At the risk of sounding overly-sentimental, Rome WAS Sylmar. He will be sorely missed.
by Bob Bendetson
Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tomato cages
Replies: 1
Views: 1120

Thanks for the offer, Rome, but I find that tomatoes actually do better if they're not caged. Check out "I Know Why the Caged Tomato Sings" by the late Maya Angelou for more information on this topic.
by Bob Bendetson
Tue Nov 12, 2013 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GoPro Question
Replies: 11
Views: 3444

Sorry, Spitfire, but (see original email) it's the FIRST person who answers my question who gets the free hang glider from Joe. The fourth person (you) has to give Joe a bubble bath (BTW, it can be either Greblo or Hungary - either of them could use a good scrubbing).
by Bob Bendetson
Fri Nov 08, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GoPro Question
Replies: 11
Views: 3444

Worst... sermon... ever!
by Bob Bendetson
Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GoPro Question
Replies: 11
Views: 3444

OP, Thanks so much for the offer. As soon as I figure out what "post it somewhere" means, i will do that. Also, I would be glad to take any hang gliders off your hands. But I would also need to take your first-born son. I was reading the Old Testament recently (the story about Abraham taki...
by Bob Bendetson
Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GoPro Question
Replies: 11
Views: 3444

GoPro Question

I have a Go Pro Hero 3 and shot a video during the club's last trip to Big Sur. (By the way, I don't know if anyone's noticed this before, but the scenery up there is very pretty). I transferred the video to my MacBook Pro and watched it a few dozen times (forcing my family to watch it with me). I l...
by Bob Bendetson
Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: Flying Related
Topic: Why can't we flare like this?
Replies: 1
Views: 1556

Why can't we flare like this?

You might have to copy and paste but it's well worth it...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/0 ... 21033.html
by Bob Bendetson
Mon May 23, 2011 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Should the LZ phone be removed to save money?
Replies: 14
Views: 5024

Phone

Lose it. We could use the extra money to buy Rome a dictionary.
by Bob Bendetson
Mon Dec 27, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: Flight Discussion
Topic: A magical day at Dockweiler
Replies: 0
Views: 1582

A magical day at Dockweiler

The little boy in the attached photo was amazed that I was able to fly like that. But he was even more amazed that Rome Dotson was still living.

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(tech suppost by Jonathan Dietch)
by Bob Bendetson
Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Filming next Monday at Dockweiler
Replies: 8
Views: 3719

Joe,
As the unofficial house pro (pilot, not prostitute) at Dockweiller, I'd be honored to join you. And since my glider's already there, all I have to bring is my liberal bias.
Bob
by Bob Bendetson
Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 362 f&^%ing days later
Replies: 8
Views: 2781

Hey Janyce,
I have a 170 Falcon hanging in my brother's garage in Playa Del Rey that you could use - no fees attached. Let me know.
Bob
by Bob Bendetson
Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And you thought Sylmar hang glider pilots are weird...
Replies: 4
Views: 2414

And you thought Sylmar hang glider pilots are weird...

The below link is to a documentary called "Guys and Dolls" about a group of men and their non-human significant others (ie anatomically correct plastic women). The second man we meet (a Brit) turns out to be a hang glider pilot who actually takes his "lady" along to watch him fly...