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by OP
Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another weird cloud formation
Replies: 6
Views: 2438

Looks like rain on Saturday morning :#
by OP
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joe/Fred need one of these
Replies: 0
Views: 753

Joe/Fred need one of these

Iphone attachment which can take a credit card. No more cash for each ride up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BP5ax1q ... r_embedded
by OP
Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To Sue or not to sue... Aye, There's The Rub!
Replies: 15
Views: 3857

One more thing about being sue happy, and needless litigation. Doesn't the USHPA send shake down letters to its members. For example here is a letter sent by a San Jose lawyer sent to Davis Straub. They are not effectively using our resources to further our flight related issues. Certainly stopping ...
by OP
Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To Sue or not to sue... Aye, There's The Rub!
Replies: 15
Views: 3857

Re: To Sue or not to sue... Aye, There's The Rub!

I think campaigning for a different RD is the most fair way of working within the "confines of the present structure." I can't imagine putting ones voice on the local clubs boards being a less fair method of handling problems in his local region. There is a problem at Torrey and it is in o...
by OP
Sun Jan 03, 2010 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Plowshare
Replies: 6
Views: 2349

Plowshare

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Plowshare+Peak&sll=35.020437,-120.057564&sspn=0.276665,0.41851&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Plowshare+Peak,+Cuyama,+Santa+Barbara,+California&ll=35.047003,-120.037136&spn=0.138287,0.209255&t=h&z=13 h...
by OP
Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Bird
Replies: 3
Views: 2602

cryptozoology, lol steeve! But seriously, this they have 4 fossil sets of these birds. Meaning there must have been a substantial population of gliding birds 6 million years ago. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6262740.stm Here is a pic of a guy molesting the biggest current soaring bird. ...
by OP
Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Bird
Replies: 3
Views: 2602

Big Bird

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1301/699750340_e5d88a64a1.jpg http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceball.gif http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentavis Despite its massive flight muscles and 21-foot (6.4-meter) wingspan, the 150lb giant bird probably could not generate enough lift to take off from a level su...
by OP
Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: post-party hike to launch
Replies: 1
Views: 915

looks like the palmdale airport and the automated weather stations at the entry of the pass are straighting out to point from the NE.

Lets roll to AVE S!

http://mesowest.utah.edu/cgi-bin/droman ... ?stn=LPDC1
by OP
Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pavilion - Naming Rights
Replies: 9
Views: 2887

The Pepsi Sylmar Hang Gliding Pavilion of Los Angeles

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naming_rights


But seriously, why aren't we an 501C3 What would be the determent?

Good idea Don.

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by OP
Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fun xc flight simulator!
Replies: 2
Views: 1296

I found it first!

Here is my summary of the directions:
Basically, use Z and X to fly under a cloud and press the space bar to auto-thermal center.

http://www.shga.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1742
by OP
Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Forgotten Project
Replies: 6
Views: 2133

I keep seeing that ramp in Georgia. Are you thinking someting like this:
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by OP
Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Sylmar Pic
Replies: 4
Views: 1793

Old Sylmar Pic

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by OP
Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: The other side
Replies: 103
Views: 44680

I just want to offer one more comment about Brad Hall that I've seen from my perspective down here in San Diego. Brad has been very sneaky in using his Regional Directorship against clubs and people that he doesn't like. Let me give you just one example... In 2008 I got a tip that Brad Hall had bee...
by OP
Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: The other side
Replies: 103
Views: 44680

A complete stenograph isn't required of each meeting, but each issue discussed and the outcome of major points would be nice to see in a published meeting minutes. The minutes should include not the discussion but a general result. The idea is, if your local representative does'nt vote or otherwise ...
by OP
Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elsinore Turkey Meet
Replies: 19
Views: 5544

John Kerry hang glides?
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by OP
Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:08 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Walters Aeros Discus 148 is for sale on EBAY
Replies: 4
Views: 2878

It went for 2700$ Pretty good deal considering.....
by OP
Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awesome Soaring Simulator (Flight Club)
Replies: 0
Views: 994

Awesome Soaring Simulator (Flight Club)

Sorry if this is OFN. Basically, use Z and X to fly under a cloud and press the space bar to auto-thermal center.

Runs on Java.

http://www.urban75.org/useless/glider.html

My best is 188km. At that point the clouds just stopped.
by OP
Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A clear violation of airspace restrictions.
Replies: 8
Views: 3306

On closer inspection, you are correct, http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/678/48927749.jpg http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4971/44194413.jpg http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4337/31226482.jpg http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/6320/54005229.jpg @ 5400' it looks like you where above it. Also, your v...
by OP
Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A clear violation of airspace restrictions.
Replies: 8
Views: 3306

A clear violation of airspace restrictions.

5500' and directly over the LZ.

http://www.vimeo.com/5130303