The wind is too strong for flying here in Norway today, so here is
a little teaser from our flying here so far. This place is absolutely mind
blowing. Stay tuned for more.
https://www.facebook.com/wolfgang.siess/videos/vb.100000058234624/1290725844272678/?type=2&theater... mehr

Bill Arras <<billarras>>
writes:
After returning to Bend, in the space of 10 days I had a string of
aviation near disasters, unlike anything I've ever before experienced. Two were
with the hang glider and two with the ultralight motor-glider.The first incident was a flight on my new-to-me used hang glider, which I was
assured was... mehr

Robin Hamilton <<Robin.Hamilton>>
sends:


http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/Soilmst_Monitoring/US/Soilmst/Soilmst.shtml
Should have an interesting effect on flights from Zapata. Looks good for Big
Spring. mehr

Oggy <<oggy>> writes:
An American paraglider pilot managed to achieve several records in
Bulgaria last Monday.Sucked in a cu-nimb cloud he flew more than 60 km from south to north over the
Balkan mountain range, record flight in this direction. He climbed to 7452
meters (24448.75 feet) and spent time up there with the angels. The... mehr

Adam Palmer <<apalmer>>
writes:
The Solar Impulse is crossing the Atlantic and we get to watch it live here:
https://youtu.be/vwEktN1eAWA


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https://www.instagram.com/jonnydurand/Jonny and Tim Ettridge, who will be driving for him.The hangar at Zapata with the retrieval vehicle. mehr

Jonny Durand's attempt to break Dustin Martin's 475 mile world
record for flex wing open distance is on in Zapata. Jonny is there. Bobby Bailey
is there. Mick Howard with his Dragonfly and trike is there. The Red Bull
filming crew is there.They apparently don't have the liability insurance issue dealt with completely
yet. But hopefully by... mehr

Belinda takes a look and turns her head. mehr

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1135359189870348&set=a.972481882824747.1073741837.100001888322154&type=3&theater
Heading toward Yosemite Falls on a flight with Zac Majors while
filming for PBS Yosemite 360. Always lucky to fly with Zac but to fly free in
the Valley always blows my mind. Every time. mehr

https://www.facebook.com/wolfgang.siess/videos/vb.100000058234624/1287778994567363/?type=2&theater mehr

https://youtu.be/264TPDJLsnA


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Dave Williamson writes:
Old footage at Mill Hill and Devil's Dyke in the U.K. featuring
Johnny Carr (who is STILL... mehr

June 17 - 19Friday: The morning "June gloom" of the past week is burning off early today,
leaving us with a sunny soarable day.Saturday: Warming up a bit, although hot, it won't be quite as hot as a couple
weekends ago. Still, enjoy another soarable day. Think "pond" after flying.Sunday: Morning high clouds will move out... mehr

Ron Gleason <<xcflying>>
writes:
Lynn Alley is a great resource
http://www.soaringdata.info/aviation/airspaceTab.html for sectional maps
within SeeYou.
Easiest way to generate files for TFR for easy inclusion.
Lynn updates it from the AIXM5 Special Use Airspace subscriber files, which are
part of the National Airspace System... mehr

Brad Gryder <<foothillsflight>>
sends:
http://www.jobyaviation.com/lotus/

Under contract with NASA, Joby has developed a truly novel VTOL
configuration: the Lotus.
2-bladed rotors mounted on the wingtip provide thrust in takeoff and landing,
but scissor closed in flight to become part of the wing. Custom Joby electric
motors... mehr

Brad
Kushner sends:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a21324/engine-startup-liquidpiston-powers-a-go-kart-with-a-4-pound-engine/
Connecticut-based startup LiquidPiston announced today that they
have built a small, compact engine that is powerful enough to drive a go-kart.
Their X-mini engine weighs just 4 pounds and has three... mehr

http://FlyWithDustin.com/
Registration is open NOW for my 2016/17 full service cross country clinics in
Colombia. This year I'm bringing Wolfgang Siess on board as a guest instructor
to lower the student to instructor ratio. Join us in Colombia this winter to
enjoy the most consistently flyable weather in the world while improving your... mehr

https://www.facebook.com/jonkersailplanes/posts/10153749696185669
Keith Essex flew an OLC distance of 2,247.10 km today at a smoking
speed of 254.8 km/h in his new JS1C 18m/21m jet sustainer. This may be the
fastest OLC speed ever and has Keith currently in 3rd place for the 2016 OLC
World Championship. The flight was from Minden, Nevada and... mehr

Jochen Zeischka <<jochenzeischka>>
writes:
The organizers of the Belgian Open are confronted with a difficult
decision. Despite the early bird fee, almost none of the registered pilots have
paid the registration fee so far. Unless more pilots register and pay, we cannot
take the financial risk. Therefore we extend the early bird... mehr

https://www.facebook.com/MarvioMachado/posts/1088658764524896 mehr

https://youtu.be/a_G2KRzha7o


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