Mike Barber <mbthermal> has
made a change to his front racks. See the rubber swivel connecting the two
suction cups.http://remoraracks.com/ mehr

Steve Uzochukwu <<steveu3>>
writes:
The microlight (ultralite) community in the UK is facing a number
of premature failures of sails. Some aircraft have had their sails fail at a
little as 350 hours and five years. "Failure" is determined by the annual
inspections which involve a Betts test of the sail cloth and stitching.... mehr

http://www.nwfoodnews.com/2011/03/18/making-beef-better-the-search-for-great-steak/http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/steak-101/Content?oid=2132721http://steakthebook.com/welcome/http://www.alderspring.com/Think King Mountain
Meet or is it meat. mehr

Wes Hill is running the 2012 Bogong Cup and would like to know if
you are interested (or not) in attending. Please take one minute (or less) to
fill out his three question survey here:
http://www.sacra.biz/bogong/bc2012survey.phpYou can find out more about the Bogong Cup here:
http://www.sacra.biz/bogong/.The web site for the pre-Worlds:... mehr

Octavio Fiaes <<ofiaes>>
writes:
This picture, taken by me during the Brazilian Nationals, was
elected by GoPro as the Photo of the Day. Brasilia maintaining the tradition of
excellent flights and beautiful images.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150160374116919.287620.50043151918
mehr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JAVTy5xy0whttp://www.hanggliding.org/viewtopic.php?t=22979 mehr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hewedqvSWaI mehr

Paul Voight <<flyhigh>>
writes:
Ellenville’s LZ under water. The river that divides the valley
East/West by running the length of the Valley, went from 50 feet wide to ½ mile
wide. The town was impassable because of deep Water. The LZ is smack in the
middle of the deepest water in the photo. The Green cone is a man made... mehr

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14706653
Mr Bamber said: "The whole paragliding community is reeling with
the shock of this awful tragedy. Many of us there on the hill that day. Steve
was a fantastic, well loved and very outdoorsy guy." mehr

Craig Carlson <<craigcarlson>>
writes:
Come and join us for the Labor Day Wing Ding at the Green Point
flying site on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011. Wings, burgers, hot dogs and
tableware will be provided. Bring a favorite dish to share if you can. Dinner
will start around 6 p.m. Stay for conversation and the pallet campfire.... mehr

http://budforce.smugmug.com/CLIENT-LOGIN/Hang-Glide-2daff/18730507_t5KH28/1449098123_pchCZRK/1449099927_PHNXq4V/1449102338_c6dMh8N/1449103137_R4dkP7R/1449116726_5D7Sndq/1449117155_5hhNHSB/1449117963_vVjMxtv/1449117963_vVjMxtv/1449119036_xJWZFc2#1449097271_7J48K6G mehr

http://ozreport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=101500#101500
Tebaldi is the man who has the national responsibility of choosing
a TEAM. A team is not only the expression and the sum of singles'
individualities but it takes its strength specifically from the essence of being
a TEAM. mehr

http://ozreport.com/1314368780
USHPA ranking change from yesterday:


Pos
Name
Points
Comp 1
Comp 2
Comp 3
Comp 4


1
Dustin Martin
2260 
 595 
(Rob2011)
 586 
(Kel2010)
 550 
(SRB2011)
 529 
(FRR2010)


2
Zac Majors
2232 
 582 ... mehr

http://ozreport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24924
The wing was suddenly side lifted by a strong gust and was
forcefully tumbled sideways - not a pitch tumble but a side tumble. mehr

http://lbunner.blogspot.com/2011/08/2011-us-nationals-big-spring-texas.html
After an abominable world championships in Italy, I was excited to
be heading to the US Nats in Big Spring, TX. This area offers the most
consistent conditions in the country. I have flown there for at least five years
now and cannot recall more than a day or two... mehr

Steven Pearson <<Steve>>
writes:
I just roll the sail into the Mylar pocket and try to get it to
fold as close to the back of the Mylar pocket seam as possible. I re-roll the
tip by folding it perpendicular to the leading edge and rolling it just tight
enough to fit in the tip bags.
Jeffrey O'Brien <<JObrien>>... mehr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_nNNIYTy9g mehr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtTC3pGBjs4&feature=related mehr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DLC35LM3qE mehr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmGQ5SlazJA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYFJ-6x3r0A&feature=fvst
http://www.bobedwardsradio.com/
Fresh Air interview
here.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092005/ mehr