http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/space/plasma-air-control/

We just watched moving air being controlled by plasma, the
lesser-known, fourth state of matter which also exists in the blistering core of
our sun. And while such lab demonstrations are both uncanny and awe-inspiring,
these so-called plasma actuators could produce far more... mehr

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August 26 - 28Friday: A hazy soarable summer's day with lift to between 5K and 6K.Saturday: Similar to Friday, but some noticeable cumulus buildup over the higher
terrain both near Big Bear and the San Gabriel Mountains.Sunday: Slightly warmer but much the same as far as soarability making it yet
another triple-header weekend for soarable days. mehr

In Phoenix on August 21st. mehr

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Task 5:



#
Name
Nat
Glider
Distance
Total



1
Glauco Pinto
BRA
Laminar
51.59
801


2
Jonny Durand
AUS
Moyes LS RX3.5
51.35
800


3
Andre Wolf
BRA
Moyes LS RX3.5
51.28
796


4
Josh Woods
AUS
Moyes Litespeed RX3.5
48.50
754... mehr

We had two incidents this Spring during competitions at Quest Air
that resulted in emergency helicopter flights to the Orlando Regional Medical
Center. Both pilots have received bills for $50,000 for their short flights to
Orlando. We wondered what was going on with this (and are working to see if at
least one of them is covered by the... mehr

Donato Robortella Digifly Europe writes:
The historical Italian brand of flight instruments DIGIFLY comes
back to the US thanks opening their new branch Digifly USA, which will also be
in charge of Technical and Customer Service.
After several years of not having a strong presence in the US, the company based
in Bologna (Italy), which once... mehr

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Sander van Schaik <<sander>>
writes:
Last weekend the Dutch Open / German Flatlands at Altes Lager in
Germany finished. We had three fantastic tasks. One of them the longest task
ever set at Altes Lager, 170km straight into Poland.
See also:
http://www.dcb.org/wettbewerbe/flatlands-hg/2016/
Top 10:


1
Miroslav Cap
M
CZE... mehr

https://vimeo.com/179916753


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Corinna Schwiegershausen writes:
Tough day (8/22/16). Super-strong inversion, nobody at goal, and a
hell of a retrieve ordeal! Another day in paradise! mehr

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mehr

Kenneth Andrews <<Kenneth.S.Andrews>>,
USHPA Region 3 director, writes:
The lease for the Torrey Pines Gliderport is up for renewal. The
City of San Diego issued a Request for Proposals (RFP), with questions and
comments due by August 30, and full proposals due on September 20. The City
might extend the proposal deadline to... mehr

FAI sends:
FAI has ratified the following Class O (Hang Gliding and Paragliding) World
records  :
================================================
Sub-class : O-5 / HG with a rigid primary structure / movable control surface(s)
without pilot surrounding structures and fairings.
Category : General
Group : Not applicable
Type of record :... mehr

Bruce Wynne has a flying time: https://vimeo.com/179561642


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Yes, indeed. Tom Weissenberger wins the day!
Task 1:



#
Name
Nat
Glider
Time
Total



1
Thomas Weissenberger
AUT
Moyes Litespeed RX3.5
01:00:55
875


2
Max Turiaco
BRA
Aeros Combat
01:03:16
830


3
David brito Filho
BRA
WW T2Cx 144
01:03:19... mehr

https://naughtylawyertravels.blogspot.mk/2016/08/claudia.html

https://naughtylawyertravels.blogspot.mk/2016/08/groundhog-day.html

Groundhog Day - That's how I'm feeling at the moment. After more
than two weeks in Krushevo for the European Hang Gliding Championships, I had a
quick week being a tourist in Scotland before returning here for the... mehr

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#
Name
Glider
Time
Total



1
David Manuel de Almeida Brito Filho

01:03:19
807


2
Alvaro Sandoli
WW T2C
01:03:54
792


3
Jonny Durand
Moyes LS RX3.5
01:05:06
773


4
Andre Luiz Wolf

01:05:24
754


5... mehr