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by gregangsten
Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:23 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Yosemite
Replies: 44
Views: 24067

Re: Yosemite

So maybe we should plan for August? We usually avoided it then because we wanted more water in the river but that should be OK this year. Sounds like it is more likely to be a sure thing. I've already had one trip to Yosemite cancelled this year due to a closed campground so I would prefer to bet on...
by gregangsten
Tue Jun 04, 2019 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New LZ Drinking Fountain
Replies: 3
Views: 2289

Re: New LZ Drinking Fountain

Dig it!! Thanks, Rob. Man, we're getting so civilized!
by gregangsten
Thu May 30, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Yosemite
Replies: 44
Views: 24067

Yosemite

It looks like Barton dropped out on monitoring Yosemite on July 20, but there is a new monitor to replace him. I had signed up then for that date, but in the meantime, George Stebbins came in to monitor on the following weekend on the 27th. To make things more complicated, Rob B. picked the 27th for...
by gregangsten
Fri May 17, 2019 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a flightless bird?
Replies: 3
Views: 2039

Re: Got a flightless bird?

You can use my old Pulse for free. It's the big one, though.
by gregangsten
Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:48 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Retirement party for Rob and Dianne McKenzie
Replies: 0
Views: 5677

Retirement party for Rob and Dianne McKenzie

from the CSS: Hi everyone, My parents, Rob and Dianne McKenzie, will be retiring at the end of May. We will be having a retirement party for them on June 1, 2019 at the Andy Jackson LZ in San Bernardino. More info to come. I’m asking everyone to email me any pics you may have of you with them, just ...
by gregangsten
Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WINGNUTZ for Regional Director
Replies: 12
Views: 4911

Re: WINGNUTZ for Regional Director

I think this is a worthwhile discussion but I'd say it's under the wrong thread and probably the wrong forum category.
by gregangsten
Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:59 pm
Forum: Flight Discussion
Topic: More discussion would be nice
Replies: 6
Views: 7501

More discussion would be nice

Since this whole topic has been dead for so long (and work is slow), I'm posting some very mundane information for the hell of it. I think it would be good if people would post more routine reports here, if only to let people know how conditions have been. Evidently everyone is waiting until they br...
by gregangsten
Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: King Mountain
Replies: 1
Views: 1499

King Mountain

I'm sure everyone has gotten that email from USHPA regarding the possible threat to King Mtn. as a flying site. I hope everyone who has flown there or hopes to, takes a moment to comment here: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MinimalGallery/index.html?appid=cb5e8f103e4c408ba1990522a0b9f6fb#query=wi...
by gregangsten
Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Red Cross training
Replies: 1
Views: 5337

Red Cross training

Cyndia asked me to relay this to the forum: Hi all, I have tentatively scheduled February 9 for the Red Cross Training. We need a minimum of 8 people to sign up. I need to confirm with the trainer how many people will be there. We are dividing the cost of the class over the participants so I won't k...
by gregangsten
Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congratulations Joe Greblo on Rob Kells Memorial Award!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2879

Re: Congratulations Joe Greblo on Rob Kells Memorial Award!!!

Credit where credit is certainly due. Thanks for everything, Joe.
by gregangsten
Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: PG fatality at Crestline
Replies: 1
Views: 5713

PG fatality at Crestline

by gregangsten
Fri Dec 14, 2018 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marina Beach
Replies: 2
Views: 1601

Marina Beach

Pretty hard up for a news story. Looks like there won't be a launch ramp at Marina for awhile, the local club got into mild trouble for cleaning up the beach.

https://www.montereyherald.com/2018/12/ ... ate-beach/
by gregangsten
Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tow rating in the winter
Replies: 2
Views: 1877

Sonora Wings

Here is a link to the Oz Report post that should work a little better:

https://ozreport.com/1542302840

Here is the Sonora Wings website link:

http://sonorawings.com/
by gregangsten
Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:16 pm
Forum: Comp Discussion
Topic: 2018 Dahlsten Cup
Replies: 3
Views: 7020

Re: 2018 Dahlsten Cup

chadness wrote:If a measure of success, the 2018 had 29 gliders simultaneously on launch up from 23 gliders in 2017.

Again thanks to all who helped to make it such a success,
Chad
So that's why you launched so early.
by gregangsten
Fri Sep 21, 2018 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where to fill up your 02 bottle
Replies: 7
Views: 2550

oxygen

And the short answer is, use the welder's oxygen.
by gregangsten
Wed Sep 19, 2018 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where to fill up your 02 bottle
Replies: 7
Views: 2550

Re: Where to fill up your 02 bottle

Fat Fred wrote:
Steve90266 wrote:Got mine filled up for $10 at Gardena Welding Supply! 310-323-5850.

16601 S Normandie Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
I was under the impression that there is special aviators oxygen?

-Fred-
I've been using O2 from welders and look how normal I am.
by gregangsten
Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At home glider storage suggestions, looking for P.I.P
Replies: 2
Views: 1515

glider storage

...or you can save yourself a lot of hassle and rent a storage tube at the LZ. Talk to Jay D.
by gregangsten
Fri Sep 07, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: XC landings
Replies: 12
Views: 11432

XC landings

OK, I'll 'fess up. After a glorious flight along the Sierras (as usual), I worked my way down the valley for awhile on light lift before deciding on this nice looking field I'd driven by and admired for years. Yes, it was green and being watered but it didn't look like any real crop was growing ther...
by gregangsten
Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lilienthal in California
Replies: 5
Views: 2318

Lilienthal in California

Look what Andy has been up to at the beach. Here is a little one page article with some pictures:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tRXRwp ... sp=sharing