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by greblo
Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:57 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Zaon MRX
Replies: 13
Views: 7911

Jim, I thought you know they were available at Windsports without paying shipping.

Sorry;
Joe
by greblo
Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:51 pm
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Zaon MRX
Replies: 13
Views: 7911

With respect to these incidents, I'd suggest all of our club pilots not only take some time to re-familiarize themselves with the airspace rules and airspace designations that surround our site; but also take the time to read about NASA and the FAA's partnered safety program which grants immunity fr...
by greblo
Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:38 pm
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Zaon MRX
Replies: 13
Views: 7911

I have a PCAS system like the one shown above. I would be willing to loan mine to any pilot who would like to try it out before spending that kind of money.

Joe Greblo
by greblo
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "We've got a drinking problem."
Replies: 23
Views: 7755

Guys, I ought to be more concerned about being your friend, avoiding these kinds of conflicts, and keeping you all very happy, so I can take your money and sell you things. You know I don't work that way. I'm concerned about this event and many others including the illegal campfires pilots are makin...
by greblo
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gate left unlocked on Sunday, April 6
Replies: 11
Views: 3721

I've already relayed such stories to him and will again at the meeting. I've suggested we donate a couple of 2 meter radios to their offroad team.

joe
by greblo
Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gate left unlocked on Sunday, April 6
Replies: 11
Views: 3721

Seeing my hang gliding truck at a gas station this morning, the head enforcement ranger for our area approached me and I learned a lot about our gate problems from him. He's close to recommending the forest service make some changes because clearly too many people have been getting in our gate. He f...
by greblo
Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "We've got a drinking problem."
Replies: 23
Views: 7755

I've not heard the details, but I'm told that Ken Andrews met with the neighbor and discussed it.
Joe
by greblo
Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Request from OZ report guy - If you own a Matrix Race....
Replies: 10
Views: 4268

Consider trading it in

George; The 250 Lara Gold works very well. Have him try to arrange a trade in of his old reserve for a new one.
Joe
by greblo
Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: when it rains it pours
Replies: 5
Views: 2739

Clearly in this age of the internet "Big brother is everywhere".
I love it.
Thanks for putting it together.

Joe
by greblo
Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: when it rains it pours
Replies: 5
Views: 2739

when it rains it pours

Just a quick note of my blown tandem launch today (Wednesday) at Kagel. I'll do up a report under the accident colum in the forum, but until then suffice to say that we were fortunate to settle softly into the bushes without a scratch to either of us. The short story is there were reasonably strong ...
by greblo
Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:38 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Tandem Blown Launch
Replies: 1
Views: 2821

Tandem Blown Launch

Late in the afternoon on Sunday, Fred Ballard attempted a no-wind tandem launch and found himself in the bushes below the ramp. Both Fred and his passenger were transported to Pasadena Memorial Hospital where Fred was treated for cuts and released and his passenger was treated for a dislocated hip. ...
by greblo
Wed May 09, 2007 7:43 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Glider tumbles behind Kagel
Replies: 4
Views: 5536

Glider tumbles behind Kagel

Phil Bloom flew into some unusual air yesterday and received the somewhat rare distinction of flipping upside down in his glider. On a strong n/e-s/w convergence day, pilots were getting up to 10-12,000 ft and were excited about some good distance potential. After flying the back range he worked his...
by greblo
Wed May 09, 2007 7:31 am
Forum: Flight Discussion
Topic: What have been the best flights from Kagel?
Replies: 11
Views: 6470

Ted Boyse flew to Mojave from Kagel as well as to Ventura and Palm Springs.
by greblo
Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:04 pm
Forum: Weather
Topic: Bush on global warming
Replies: 2
Views: 9091

Hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by greblo
Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:31 am
Forum: Club Projects / Volunteer Opportunities
Topic: The SHGA Gazebo Renovation Project is open for Comment
Replies: 44
Views: 53073

My answer to Christian; Option C gives us the most bang for the buck. Very importantly, it answers the most number of requests by members and it puts us in the highest possible standings with the community of Sylmar (neighbors, civic groups, government agencies, and our the politicians), all who hav...
by greblo
Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:41 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Springtime spells changes in turbulence
Replies: 20
Views: 11826

Springtime spells changes in turbulence

As we would expect this time of year, we're beginning to see some launch and landing events that are pretty serious. Our departure from the generall smoother flying conditions associated with winters low sun angle and shorter period of daytime solar heating, brings us into a more turbulent and gusty...
by greblo
Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:27 pm
Forum: Club Projects / Volunteer Opportunities
Topic: The SHGA Gazebo Renovation Project is open for Comment
Replies: 44
Views: 53073

Ken;
Great job on sketchup. What should be noted about Option 3 is that it's easily expandable in the future if the club members ever decide they want things like restrooms, a clubhouse, etc.
by greblo
Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:21 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 2007 SIBL Ball Drop March 3rd
Replies: 9
Views: 5218

George; All went surprisingly well for us at the SIBL Opening Ceremonies. SIBL President thanked us for not taking risks and invited us back next year. I was approached by newly elected City Councilman Richard Alarcon and asked to get him and his new girlfriend in the air tandem soon. And our LA Cou...
by greblo
Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:46 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Why is my glider flying so fast?
Replies: 5
Views: 3867

Jeff; For the benefit of others... The result was to rotate the trailing edge downward, reducing twist (washout) and causing much more lift at the tips. This extra lift is rearward of the cg and therfore will rotate the nose down in flight. You're also correct in worrying about pitch stability as th...
by greblo
Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:04 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Video of fatality in Khazakstan
Replies: 2
Views: 3731

Video of fatality in Khazakstan

As difficult as it is to watch, the recent video on the OZ Report of the accident in Khazakstan is insightful. It's clear to me that the initial problems encountered by the pilot just after launch are nothing more than Pilot Induced Oscillations (PIO) caused by the pilots unfamiliarity with the glid...