Mark
Forbes, USHPA Elections Chair writes:
Our election for regional directors starts tomorrow, November 1
and continues through December 17th. The election is conducted electronically
through a secure voting website.You will receive an envelope from USHPA in the next few days. In it you will
find instructions on how to vote for directors in... mehr

Wills says:
This Alpha 210 is perfect for formal instruction. mehr

https://www.facebook.com/wingsontour?ref=stream&hc_location=stream
http://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:Weissenberger/31.10.2013/14:03
Tom goes 353 km.
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Russell Brown writes:
A famous rigid wing pilot once said: "Finding thermals over the
flats is like walking through the forest with your eyes closed".
http://youtu.be/TIpqxsVDgVs
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John Hesch <<jrhesch>>
writes:
I've been asked repeatedly since posting the video of my hoist,
for a little more info on it. Glen Volk has been playing the "squeaky-wheel"
lately and got me off my butt to make a video. If anyone has more questions,
they could be answered on the forum and all would have access to them.... mehr

https://bcwwa.org/resourcelibrary/Fall%202012%20-%20Weather%20Modification%20and%20Geoengineering.pdf
Persistent Contrails:
Many people have begun to notice what NASA has termed “persistent contrails.”
For those who have not observed the phenomena, spend some time watching the sky
throughout the day, and if weather conditions are... mehr

FAI sends:
Type of record : Free out-and-return distance
Course/location : Punta Blanca - Caleta Paquica - Punta Blanca (Chile)
Performance : 339.5 km
Pilot : Thomas Weissenberger (Austria)
Hang Glider : Litespeed RS 3.5 / Moyes Delta Gliders
Date : 27.10.2013
Current record : no record set yet mehr

I asked Jochen Zeischka if he personally brought down the
Obamacare web site:sebelius-apologizes-for-health-sites-malfunctions.html-hp
Ms. Sebelius said she was ultimately responsible for “this
debacle,” including the website’s problems. But she said that a government
contractor, Verizon’s Terremark unit, was responsible... mehr

Bart and Tiki <fly> write:
Event: Hang Gliding Tandem ClinicDates: December 6. 7. 8, 2013 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)Clinic: Tandem 1, Tandem 2 and Tandem Instructor RatingsCost: $400.00 (plus aerotows)Open to: Current USHPA Advanced rating, Turbulence sign-offLocation: Houston, TexasPrimary Launch Format: Aerotowing (NO AEROTOW... mehr

Stef Malbos <<stefmalbos>>
writes:
No bid has been received so far for 2016 competitions, although
the deadline for them was October 22. CIVL Bureau has extended the deadline
until December 1st, 2013.- World HG World Championships, Class 1 Women, 2, 5 and Sport- European HG Class 1- European PG Championships.- Asian or Oceanian PG... mehr

32.881678,-111.854982,Francisco Grande, Casa Grande, Arizona,
USA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cloudbase-Foundation/173807269297449

Members of the The Boys and Girls Club of the Casa Grande Valley pose with
participants of the Santa Cruz Flats Race.The Santa Cruz Flats Race fundraising event was a huge success! Nearly $1400
from... mehr

Adam Palmer <<apalmer>>
sends:

http://www.fastcodesign.com/3020189/wanted/stage-a-thunderstorm-in-your-living-room-with-this-weird-lamp?partner=rss

Designer Richard Clarkson’s Cloud Lamp adds to the atmosphere at home. A heap of
down fluff impregnated with a battery of electrical wires, the lamp gives you
your very own... mehr

The Zero Drag got an additional bag for the camelbag above the
thigh. Because of this position the pilot is closer to the carbonplate. So the
complete harness is smaller, which leads to less drag. mehr

Has there actually been any in contest drug testing? I've heard of
a little, but have never seen it.Stephane Malbos writes:
In work on anti-doping an out of competition testing will be a
reality for CIVL in 2014. As required by FAI, the Bureau chose randomly four
pilots. Two among them will be chosen by FAI for out of competition testing in... mehr

http://ozreport.com/2014BigSpringNationals.phpFlex wing, Sport class, Rigid wing classes. mehr

http://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:Weissenberger/27.10.2013/13:17
347 km
Previous record:
http://www.fai.org/fai-record-file/?recordId=14703
332.5 km, by George Stebbins.
Got pretty low after making the turnpoint and heading back.
There is some discrepancy about whether this is the record. mehr

Swiss Nic <willswing>
writes:

http://www.fai.org/civl-awards/civl-individual-disciplines
This Medal was established in February 1993 in memory of Pedro
Paulo "Pepe" Lopes of Brazil who was the World Hang Gliding Champion in 1981.
His energy and good humour played a big part in developing Brazil as an
important centre for international... mehr

http://www.ted.com/talks/michael_dickinson_how_a_fly_flies.html

Thanks to Adam Palmer. mehr

Richard Glassock <richard> writes:
“This action by someone flying a model probably does more to
advance the civilian UAV cause than the rest of the industry has done in 10
years. Cost of off the shelf platform and Go Pro - $1200 byo skills.
http://youtu.be/1EAp_NhbF68
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Mike Glennon <<mikeglennon>>
writes:
We are happy to confirm that the comp has been registered with the
FAI as a CAT 2 event and is already posted on their Competition Register.
http://www.fai.org/events/events-calendar-and-results?id=34877&EventCalendarId=9240
We have already received confirmation from various pilots from... mehr