The FFF web site.I didn't mention, because I didn't know, that Peter Birren was the person who
fixed up the FFF web site. mehr

Steve Kroop <info>
writes:
The Bluetooth feature is available, but it only for SMS tracking
using a compatible cell phone. This feature works well in Europe where most
networks and available phones support DUNN. This is not the case here in the US.
I have been able to get it to work here, but IMO it is not worth the hassle.Flytec has... mehr

James Gibson <<gibson.gds>>
writes:
One of the primary developers/programmers of XCSoar is working on
new tactical flight computer (software) named LK8000. He has made very good
progress with LK8000 so far and is currently at Beta v1.16. My limited knowledge
of the project is that it evolved from XCSoar and as such was geared... mehr

The video
here.
mehr

We (you) are providing support for a school in Canoa and a clinic
in Guayaquil.
Here is the report from Guayaquil.Donation to Birdmen helping in EcuadorSocial
ResponsibilityI haven't updated the list of contributors but will get to that today. mehr

http://jonnydurand.blogspot.com/You can find the Soaring Spot Results here:
http://soaringspot.com/gulgong_2009/results/Tim Ettridge is at Gulgong and took these photos:He writes:
Task committee (Curt, Attila, Jonny), launching behind trikes
(which nobody here likes) and Attila moments after landing and beating Jonny for
the day by a few... mehr

Scare <<Gerry>> writes:
The Mythbusters go hang gliding:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHkg-rUxbxM mehr

I wrote a few days ago about a
motion to amendthe
existing 2006 USHPA Competition Rulebook, specifically the section on National
Team Member Code of Conduct. This motion was tabled and sent back to the
Competition Committee (by itself) for review and didn't go to the BOD.One thing that is funny about this motion, is that it is an amendment to... mehr

Bill is using my scoring program (I wish I had a name for it) that
works inside of SeeYou, to score the 2009 Gulgong Classic. It will be used in
January for the Corryong Cup, also in Australia. I use the program to score the
hang gliding competitions in the US. One thing I like about it is that it is
easy to use, if you know how to use... mehr

Scot Trueblood <<paradisehanggliding>>
writes:
This is a video shot recently as I was doing some testing on a few
modifications to the tow winch. Flying the big Falcon solo is really fun and
super-easy, I wish we could have gotten you in the air while you were here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfuvw13RDDI

For pilots wanting to... mehr

Chris Fogg, the General Manager of the HGFA has resigned,
apparently, according to my sources, just before he would have been let go by
the new HGFA BOD.With a new board, and presumably a new General Manager, we can expect new
directions, and hopefully reduced fees. I'll attempt to keep you up to date. mehr

Matt Taber finds fault with my judgment about the USHPA plans for
competition
Matt Taber has taken me to task for my article on the USHPA
Competition Committee proposals for the future structure of the USHPA
Competition and Event System found
here. He has
challenged me to review my article and look at where the positives about the
proposed... mehr

http://jonnydurand.blogspot.com/http://williamolive.com/fly/node/610You can find the Soaring Spot Results here:  http://www.gulgongclassic.com/Billo <William.Olive>
writes:
We've flown three days out of four so far. The first two days were
temps in the 40s and day three had high temps and strong winds. Today was a
little cooler and... mehr

http://ushpa.orgPerhaps lost in the controversy about the unfortunate wording found in the
original roll out, is the fact that the USHPA office and volunteers have done a
great thing by creating and publishing this new introductory site for hang
gliding and paragliding in the US. Please check it out and see what you think.The USHPA is looking... mehr

Yes, actually I am. For those who feel otherwise, you are welcome
to your feelings.http://ozreport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17871http://www.hanggliding.org/viewtopic.php?t=14384&start=36http://www.hanggliding.org/viewtopic.php?t=14437 mehr

Paul apologizes on behalf of the Executive Committee, USHPA staff
and himself for posting the wrong dates for the USHPA BOD meeting. You can find
the document here.It's great to have the USHPA admit its mistake and take responsibility for it.
As we all know, we all make mistakes, and the first step toward learning is to
admit them. Of... mehr

The USHPA lawyer, Tim Herr, gave
this presentation to the USHPA BOD last Thursday afternoon. You can find out
more about it
here
at the Standards for Excellence Institute.Let me start off saying that I have a number of reservations about this program,
a program that has been proposed by our Executive Director and our lawyer and
supported by... mehr

alex morillo <<amorillo61>>
sends:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh68EvPMoAI Jonathan
Dietch sends:
Ridge racing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN6_LqUlHSwLandings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv6QFOxQK_kNo fancy editing or soundtracks. Just nice video and ambient sound. Be patient
for the more interesting and amusing... mehr

Moya Foley <<moyasol>>
writes:
I have been trying to email you to thank you ever since you left.
The server has been having problems and still is, though things are supposed to
be fixed by mid month. Each time I have been able to actually get to my inbox,
it has taken an hour to just open one email. On top of this, electricity is... mehr

Rodger Hoyt <<miraclepieco>>
writes:
Very impressive photos of a 102-mile Mosquito flight down the
California coast and over the Golden Gate Bridge to Fort Funston:http://sonomawingsbb.yuku.com/topic/2795 mehr