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The winds were in the 22 mph range earlier in the day but the hourly forecast called for lighter winds (around 12 to... mehr

The DHV got a letter from Ryanair here. Translated here.
The red sections below show where the pilot was in airspace.
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Martin Henry <<gliding>> writes:
Sometimes, it's not always the huge monster cross countries that need to be appreciated. I spotted this on the DHV OLC yesterday and it is what I believe to be a pretty amazing flight:
http://xc.dhv.de/xc/modules/leonardo/index.php?name=leonardo&op=show_flight&flightID=100170
The pilot is Dirk... mehr

Magentabluesky sends:
http://www.monofoil.com/
It will use aerodynamic lift from the wing (the sail) to raise the fuselage (the hull) out of the water, leaving only a small surface-piercing foil in the water to react the aerodynamic loads. This configuration will ensure aerodynamic efficiency with minimal wetted surface drag and the potential... mehr

Adam Parer <<>> writes:
It is with unbelievable regret to tell you that Laurence passed away last weekend.
Many people will remember Laurence from her travels through Florida when learning to fly hang gliders. Her beauty, charm,... mehr

Dustin reports that he has received USHPA sanctioning for the Santa Cruz Flats Race, September 20 through 26th in Casa Grande, Arizona. He'll open registration soon and I'll report where when I find out. It will most likely be here: http://www.goflyxc.com/. mehr

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http://www.bogongcup.com
Of course, you already knew that the Forbes Flatlands date was moved, which caused this latest wrinkle. mehr

http://www.youtube.com/davidglover mehr

http://www.takitwithme.com/
Use this tool to upload Google My Maps directly to your Garmin GPS or convert them to GPX format. Simply copy a My Maps URL into the form and click 'Load My Maps' to get started.
Thanks to Mark Dowsett. mehr

Marc Deschenes <<mdeschenes>> sends:
http://vimeo.com/5676816

flight patterns from Charlie McCarthy on Vimeo. mehr

With a forecast and a early morning reality of light winds, combined with conditions that looked like they would soon turn blue, we struck camp and headed out of town toward Big Spring and the US Nationals. Pete Lehmann flying the tug to Leakey. Dave and Russell driving to Leakey with Russell ready to fly the other tug to Big Spring tomorrow.... mehr

Jim Prah at American Rock Climbing <<jim>> writes:
Friday night, Hard Rock, Bob Lane, far left, artist formerly know as " Manager, Quest Air". Home of the champions and Rock Stars, Ambertone:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwZkRGxbWDg
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http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/04/science/04ant.html
The ants' hang time was impressive not because their bodies were particularly aerodynamic, but because they knew how to move their long limbs around to reduce drag. They moved their left hind legs outward and rotated them, an off-kilter motion that allowed them to maintain altitude.
"Any... mehr

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/04/science/04obgoose.html
For the bar-headed goose, migration is a high-altitude adventure. Spring and fall it flies between Central Asia and India, a route that takes it over the highest mountains in the world, the Himalayas. The bird has been known to reach altitudes of 30,000 feet.
At such heights, the air is so... mehr

BJ lands at 293 miles. Zippy at 233. Pete about 140 miles. We expect everyone back for tomorrow, the last day of the 2009 WRE. mehr

Martin Palmaz, Business Manager, United States Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association, Inc., <<>> writes:
We just finalized the contract yesterday. It is in Austin, Texas, November 13-14 at the Embassy Suites Central. More info for the... mehr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVnJYvhvWM
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<<Dave Hanning>> writes:
Team USA took 3rd place in the Red Bull Xalps 2009. This is the best finish by a non European ever. To have Honza represent the USA so well and to have him stand on the podium with the world's top two pilots is awesome. Results, photos and video media can be gotten from Nick Warren and RedBullXAlps.com.... mehr

Record FAI <<record>> writes:
Type of record : Speed over a triangular course of 100 km Course/location : Zapata, TX (USA) Performance : 49 km/h Pilot : Dustin MARTIN (USA) Hang Glider : Wills Wing T2C 144 Date : 26.07.2009 Current record : 44.1 km/h (24.07.2002 - Martin HENRY, Canada) mehr