I’ve shaken up the task committee to bring in new pilots and new
thinking. Steve Blenkisop, Trent Brown, and Bruce Wynn formed the task committee
on the first day. I’ll rotate in other pilots as the week goes on. They called a
great task today, a zig zag in a strong cross wind, first south southeast to
Grenfell, then north... mehr

http://www.rocksolid-tech.com/
The RockSolid Technologies Stubilizer was created to help to put
an end to shaky/blurry action videos.
Thanks to Bill Kerr. mehr

http://www.trimill.com/cusoft/PolarExplorer/Generalized_STF_Theory.pdfThe DOS implementation of the theory
here.
Find out the optimum circling technique for any glider at any
altitude and wing loading.Calculate climb performance in thermals of different strength and shape.Plan and analyze cross-country flights and final glides.Compare circling... mehr

Steve Kroop at Flytec <<info>>
writes:
I had heard a rumor that countries were considering sending
Open-Class pilots to compete in Sport Class at the upcoming worlds. Your article
in the Oz Report, http://ozreport.com/17.256#0, seems to confirm this. This really is a
horrible turn of events. Maybe I am wrong but it seems to me... mehr

John Matylonek <<john>>
sends:
http://youtu.be/CgkF76G5NO8
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http://youtu.be/ZZoPR_1itGM

Kerri Wolter and Walter Neser are a South African couple saving a
species, one bird at a time. From rescuing injured birds to releasing captive
bred vultures, they are an endearing duo we should all look up to.
To learn more about their efforts in Vulture Conservation, please visit
http://www.vulpro.com mehr

http://vimeo.com/82320517
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One of many local flying sites along the beaches north of Sydney.
Contact the locals before flying there. There is a gate and a carry in is
required.

Photo by Jamie Shelden. mehr

Sander writes:
The Dutch Open Hang Gliding Competition will be in Greifenburg,
Austria, May 11-17th. Registration fee is 125 euro (including live tracking and
a tee-shirt) Registration can be done here:
http://tinyurl.com/dutch-open-2014 mehr

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Who will be flying for France in the Sport Class World
Championships?
I reported here:
http://ozreport.com/17.244#0 that the French were considering putting
together a team of strong open class pilots to fly in the 2014 Sport Class
Worlds. Apparently the Italians are contemplating this also. As of now there is
no rule against it (unlike in... mehr

The proposed CIVL rule for the upcoming Worlds:
5- Eligibility to competeDefined according to S7A 3.4. For WPRS points, the applicable period is April 1,
2011 to April 1, 2014. For participation in a competition with at least 30
pilots the applicable period is June 1, 2011 to April 1, 2014.Exception to eligibility to competeFor the Sport... mehr

http://naughtylawyertravels.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/ready-for-sport-class-worlds-in-annecy.html


My Litesport 4 has just had a full makeover, including a brand new code Zero
inlay sail, carbon fiber outer leading edge, carbon fiber sprogs and all new
wire set. It's all ready to go and virtually a brand new glider after the
makeover. Asking... mehr

http://socalxc.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/catching-up.html
The southern cloud street had filled in from when I first arrived
at Lockwood. Despite that, from my angle near base, the cloud line didn’t look
very wide. The shadows on the ground should have been a tell, but at the time I
thought most of the darkness was caused by the stuff... mehr

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/393053146/powerup-30-smartphone-controlled-paper-airplane
The video
here. Requires iPhone.

Thanks to Owen. mehr

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Steven Pearson <<Steve>>
writes:
Yup, they are an official dealer.
http://www.airborne.com.au/ mehr

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/opinion/the-night-witch.html?hp&rref=opinion
The women were part of the Soviet Union’s all-female 588th Night
Bomber Regiment, and among the world’s first female combat flight pilots. In the
dark, they’d cut their engines and fly close to the ground to hit their targets;
the sound made the... mehr