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- Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hang Gliders and B737's near Sylmar
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3316
- Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Congrats to the Forum at 200
- Replies: 0
- Views: 932
Congrats to the Forum at 200
200 members! When Chris Smith upgraded this forum three years ago, it had only a handful, and its usefulness was unknown (The prior SHGA forum was clunky and full of goofball posts, nobody really seemed to care). Now there are a number of interesting articles, a running history of SHGA issues from g...
- Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rainy Day Flying
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2740
- Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getty Museum "True" facts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2383
- Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I just had an idea...
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10796
Personally, I'd remove the nudes on the grounds that: 1. Vrezh is apparently [excessively young], something I had not realized previously . 2. I would like to be associated with a forum that generally disapproves of posting porn, thereby distinguishing myself from run of the mill [USC fans]. 3. If t...
- Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:28 am
- Forum: Support - Helpdesk
- Topic: Server Time?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 16222
- Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Death To Emoticons
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2115
But Larry, aren't you afraid that without emoticons nobody will heart you anymore? I feel (very strongly, but in a masculine way) that we need an emocon . That is because sometimes when I am feeling like totally emo, maybe another hang glidr is feeling emo too, huh? Then we would have a way to commu...
- Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I just had an idea...
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10796
Somebody could get a head start on a photographic member roster just by selecting group shots in the galleries on the forum and putting names to faces in a caption. Several work-group gang shots show many members, and there are group shots from flying trips. For example: http://www.shga.com/gallery/...
- Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tales From the OZ Report (and elsewhere!)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8604
- Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Should we make accident reports?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4401
Who's the safety officer this year? Still Greblo, isn't it? He writes the accident report, as he has for many others, when the accident pilot prefers not to, speaks another language, or is in a full body cast. No names necessary. All pilots, and especially new pilots, should review accident reports ...
- Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Z5 Harness discussion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12406
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------------ Some random thoughts about harnesses: A cocoon needs some instruction too (especially how to put the first foot into the boot: with your knee twisted outward!). Legloops with one central front buckle are luxuary. Easy to put on and you really can't forget 'm. When I am soaring the Dutch...
- Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Z5 Harness discussion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12406
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Even this adjustment varies with shoes. I could not fly my harness barefoot, it is adjusted for boots with thick soles. A great part of comfort factor is getting the pressure on your shoulders just right when you straighten your body inside the harness. Also, these harnesses shrink over the years, s...
- Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Z5 Harness discussion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12406
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Just don't try it during landing approach the 1st time. As with all such changes, practice it high and away from everything. And be carefull when you transition your second hand from the basetube. If you do it while pulled in, you'll "balloon" up, and possibly start a turn. Do it near trim...
- Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Z5 Harness discussion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12406
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Yeah, your shoelaces, shorts, loose baggy pants etc can get caught in the zipper. Think about what you wear. Tight is good as far as clothes. And the tighter the harness, the more that is true. Some guys fold their socks down over their shoelaces before flying. Some buy "wrestling shoes". ...
- Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Z5 Harness discussion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12406
Edited version of Z5 harness discussion above. Still in knee-hangers? See: http://www.shga.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=275 ---------------- Pod harnesses, if you haven't had a pod before, take a little getting used to. I was told it actually takes 10 hours to be fully comfortable in one, and t...
- Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:08 am
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Saturn 167, WWZ5, Flytec 4010 vario--SOLD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4457
Saturn 167, WWZ5, Flytec 4010 vario--SOLD
Saturn 167 with VG , white with green under leading edge. Less than 100 hours, near excellent condition. New nose cone, spare downtube, split wheels. The Saturn is highly regarded for its excellent glide, slow stall speed and resistance to PIOs. There are several in the club. Compare to WW Sport 2....
- Sun Oct 28, 2007 11:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leaving the sport
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2498
Leaving the sport
With all the interest in luring new people to the sport, it may be of passing interest why somebody retires from hang gliding. On the whole I'm not a standard cse. I started at age 60. For the record, age was not an impediment. I have now about 75 hours in almost four years, and enjoyed the ride. I ...
- Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jeff Craig Is Recovering from a heart attack.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4631
- Thu Oct 11, 2007 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Every Roof Rack Design There Ever Wuz
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1191
Every Roof Rack Design There Ever Wuz
Quite a full collection of solutions, including the Miata convertible.
http://wonderwinds.com/rackblog.php?blog=7&paged=5
http://wonderwinds.com/rackblog.php?blog=7&paged=5
- Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:53 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: The Dahlsten Is Coming! The Dahlsten Is Coming!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4180