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by Bob Kuczewski
Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Calling USHPA's Bluff
Replies: 222
Views: 116648

Re: Calling USHPA's Bluff

Ken Andrews is a nice enough guy. He follows in the footsteps of many "nice enough" guys in Region 3. I would include Bill Helliwell, Dan DeWeese, and Alan Crouse among them. But when it comes to dealing with USHPA's "insiders", Ken is out of his league (and I don't mean the Fal...
by Bob Kuczewski
Wed Sep 06, 2023 11:12 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Calling USHPA's Bluff
Replies: 222
Views: 116648

Re: Calling USHPA's Bluff

dhmartens wrote: Sat Jun 10, 2023 8:10 pm Mike Rowe Gets SERIOUSLY HIGH on Hot Air and HANG GLIDING
I have a dirty job for Mike Rowe. He should try cleaning up USHPA.

On second thought ... that might be too dirty even for Mike Rowe.
by Bob Kuczewski
Wed Sep 06, 2023 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Labor Day Flying at Dockweiler 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 10702

Labor Day Flying at Dockweiler 2023

Labor Day was very nice at Dockweiler. I made 28 flights and enjoyed every one!!

Here's the video at U.S. Hawks:

https://ushawks.org/forum/viewtopic.php ... 181#p33803

Thanks to Joe Faust and Frank Colver for helping to open the site.
by Bob Kuczewski
Sun May 21, 2023 2:59 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Ken Andrews is a tall and brave pilot
Replies: 23
Views: 17600

Re: Ken Andrews is a tall and brave pilot

"Can anyone find where Ken Andrews has provided any justifiable reason why the Torrey Hawks Chapter was not renewed during Ken's first term (and remains unrenewed to this day)?" Let the record show that Ken has provided no answer. USHPA refused to renew the Torrey Hawks out of retaliation...
by Bob Kuczewski
Sun May 21, 2023 2:31 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 52nd Anniversary of Otto Meet - May 23, 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 14570

52nd Anniversary of Otto Meet - May 23, 2023

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 will be 52 years since the first Otto Lilienthal hang gliding meet was held back in 1971. Several of us will be meeting at Dockweiler to celebrate Otto's birthday with a day of flying. Everyone is welcome. All that's required is a signed and approved waiver from Los Angeles C...
by Bob Kuczewski
Sun May 21, 2023 2:18 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Calling USHPA's Bluff
Replies: 222
Views: 116648

Re: Calling USHPA's Bluff

I started this topic in April of 2016 with this post: Ken Andrews is a nice enough guy. He follows in the footsteps of many "nice enough" guys Region 3. I would include Bill Helliwell, Dan DeWeese, and Alan Crouse among them. But when it comes to dealing with USHPA's "insiders", ...
by Bob Kuczewski
Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50 Flights at Dockweiler on March 28th, 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 10426

50 Flights at Dockweiler on March 28th, 2023

I had a fun day at Dockweiler this past Tuesday flying under the county waiver. The conditions were comfortable, and I flew over 50 flights with some soaring in a Condor 225. The video is available here:

https://ushawks.org/forum/viewtopic.php ... 423#p33423
by Bob Kuczewski
Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kagel Mtn in the Really Old Days
Replies: 3
Views: 6320

Re: Kagel Mtn in the Really Old Days

greblo wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:39 pm If you zoom in, I’m the little black dot just above the Towers Launch
I thought so. I recognized your signature coke-bottle grip. :)
by Bob Kuczewski
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kagel Mtn in the Really Old Days
Replies: 3
Views: 6320

Re: Kagel Mtn in the Really Old Days

Great photo!!

Which one is you Joe?

:)
by Bob Kuczewski
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Otto Meet May 23, 23
Replies: 0
Views: 10314

Otto Meet May 23, 23

The 2023 Otto Lilienthal Birthday Celebration is just around the corner. This year, Otto's Birthday (May 23) falls on a Tuesday when Windsports is normally closed. The Dockweiler waiver, however, allows us to fly for free on days when Windsports is closed. The waiver takes some time to be approved, ...
by Bob Kuczewski
Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Flying at Dockweiler 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 10906

Christmas Flying at Dockweiler 2022

The forecast for Dockweiler on Christmas Day was light onshore about 5 to 6 mph. But I hadn't flown in many months, so I decided to celebrate Christmas with a little bit of air time. I added the video of my 10 flights to our Friends of Dockweiler Gliding Society log here: https://ushawks.org/forum/v...
by Bob Kuczewski
Wed Oct 12, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PM with OP
Replies: 1
Views: 4956

Re: PM with OP

P.S. I did a quick search of the U.S. Hawks web site and found this picture of Sarah (below). It's one of many from several visits to UCSD with Little Hawk over the years. You can find more pictures from that day (and other UCSD visits) at these links: https://ushawks.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&...
by Bob Kuczewski
Wed Oct 12, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PM with OP
Replies: 1
Views: 4956

PM with OP

Moderator: I am not sure where this topic belongs, but with the forum being so dead, I figured I'd post it here. If the moderator wishes to move it, please feel free and delete this first paragraph. If the moderator decides to leave this topic here, then please delete this paragraph as well. Thanks...
by Bob Kuczewski
Wed Oct 12, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Calling USHPA's Bluff
Replies: 222
Views: 116648

Re: Calling USHPA's Bluff

I started this topic on April 18th, 2016 which was a few months after Ken Andrews became a USHPA Director. I had asked Ken to look into reversing my expulsion, and he wrote to a friend: "I've told Bob many times that if he would stop attacking Torrey and USHPA, then I would work to get his memb...
by Bob Kuczewski
Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Success Story
Replies: 1
Views: 5163

Re: Success Story

Congratulations to Lynden ... and to Joe!

If his luck holds, he'll be stopping by Dockweiler for a few flights after every landing at his home port ... of LAX.
by Bob Kuczewski
Thu Aug 18, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Calling USHPA's Bluff
Replies: 222
Views: 116648

Re: Calling USHPA's Bluff

I had a dream a few days ago that Rome Dodson was alive and well although it was in and alternate reality with different California geology. UCLA medical had restored/rejuvenated his lungs and measured his estimated longevity to be 103. He is still pretty old so he tried paragliding and landed in a...
by Bob Kuczewski
Thu Aug 18, 2022 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dockweiler Records: Joe Faust makes 60 flights
Replies: 7
Views: 7974

Re: Dockweiler Records: Joe Faust makes 60 flights

Good Job Josh!!

It looks like I have my work cut out for me. :D

https://ushawks.org/forum/viewtopic.php ... 3&start=30
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by Bob Kuczewski
Tue May 10, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 51st Anniversary of Otto Meet - May 23, 2022
Replies: 8
Views: 7137

Re: 51st Anniversary of Otto Meet - May 23, 2022

Yesterday (May 9, 2022) was 2 weeks before the Otto Meet, and it was a great Soaring Day!

https://youtu.be/O_MMzuEVYQo

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by Bob Kuczewski
Thu May 05, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 51st Anniversary of Otto Meet - May 23, 2022
Replies: 8
Views: 7137

Re: 51st Anniversary of Otto Meet - May 23, 2022

Two weeks from this Monday!!!

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