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by Dizzy
Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: Flying Related
Topic: Flying in Dunlap
Replies: 3
Views: 1801

Hi Marc, I think that flying both HG and PG (and even sailplanes) is a big advantage, so you can choose what to fly depending on weather, however you need more time to stay current on all aircrafts. I want to fly HG someday, maybe next year, will see. If you like video, here is another one from this...
by Dizzy
Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:49 pm
Forum: Flying Related
Topic: Flying in Dunlap
Replies: 3
Views: 1801

Flying in Dunlap

Here is some highlights from my flight in Dunlap last week:

http://vimeo.com/10541242
by Dizzy
Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:47 am
Forum: Flying Related
Topic: Speedflying
Replies: 1
Views: 1485

Speedflying

by Dizzy
Thu Mar 04, 2010 3:16 pm
Forum: Flight Discussion
Topic: A Short Landing Video
Replies: 13
Views: 3685

Which technique is more effective in conveying the experience of the landing?
Make a poll :)
by Dizzy
Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: Flight Discussion
Topic: A Short Landing Video
Replies: 13
Views: 3685

I would rather make pictue in picture then rewind back and forth.

PS: I also bought HD Hero :) I'll try it when weather will get better.
by Dizzy
Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: Flight Discussion
Topic: Tuesday Top Landings @ Marshall Peak - Video
Replies: 8
Views: 3678

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by Dizzy
Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:49 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Ave S tomorrow ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1629

How was it?
by Dizzy
Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:38 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Yosemite 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 6474

Thanks George, I found already all info in www.yhga.org

I know that PG is prohibited there, but was not sure about tandem HG. So, looks like learning HG is only the way to get ticket to fly in Yosimite.
by Dizzy
Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't Let This Happen to You!
Replies: 7
Views: 2580

We still need to follow-up on our idea of having a Falcon League day in the Owens Valley in mild conditions I do intend to fly the Falcon in the Owens if possible this late Spring I'm in. We can go as soon as they will open Horseshoe Meadows Road (May?), but going on Memorial Day weekend could bene...
by Dizzy
Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:54 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Yosemite 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 6474

Is tandem flights allowed in Yosemite?
by Dizzy
Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:20 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Ft Funston Run
Replies: 38
Views: 15045

Here is illustration of the ridge for those who did not been there yet.
This picture made near "Dump" another launch 3 miles south of fort:

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by Dizzy
Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:30 pm
Forum: Flight Discussion
Topic: Post-Rain Storms Flying Video
Replies: 7
Views: 3526

Did you 'stitch' two photos together to the the 'panoramic' pic?
Yes, actually 3 photos was stitched by: www.autostitch.net
by Dizzy
Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:32 pm
Forum: Flight Discussion
Topic: Post-Rain Storms Flying Video
Replies: 7
Views: 3526

Two photos from Sunday:

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by Dizzy
Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:39 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Dockweiler Event - Sextathalon event
Replies: 8
Views: 3357

Joe, thanks for my 1st, 2nd and 3d HG flights :D

Alex
by Dizzy
Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:09 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Owens Valley on Labor Day Weekend, 2009
Replies: 13
Views: 4441

Owens

We had a good time in Owens. Here is my story:
http://skydizzy.blogspot.com/

Alex
by Dizzy
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:56 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Owens Valley on Labor Day Weekend, 2009
Replies: 13
Views: 4441

Weather

Garlock is not the best choice for this weekend because:
1. Smoke from the fires
2. Wind speed and direction

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by Dizzy
Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:55 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Owens Valley on Labor Day Weekend, 2009
Replies: 13
Views: 4441

I may come for one day. If wind will be light.
by Dizzy
Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Garlock this Saturday
Replies: 9
Views: 3191

Dunlap this weekend

I'm going to Dunlap this weekend for NorCal XC league: http://santacruzparagliding.com/NCXCindex.html There is no HG category in this league, but you still can fly long XC with PGs (good thermal markers), well not that long as in Owens, but typically its around 30-40 miles. Check out past tasks: htt...
by Dizzy
Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: Flight Discussion
Topic: Blackhawk to Kagel Redux
Replies: 4
Views: 2966

Jeff and John ready to go...
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Other photos on my blog:
http://skydizzy.blogspot.com/