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Steven Pearson <<Steve>>
writes:
We are getting closer to something better for teaching. I have a
much improved Alpha 235 to replace the 210. In the latest configuration it’s
just a hoot—I flew it mid-day in strong conditions and it’s so benign but so
capable. There isn’t a glider we make that can compete in... mehr

Paul Voight writes:


Right to left: Billy Vaughn 3rd, Kenny Brown 2nd, and Paul Mazzoni 1st.

The winner of the Novice division was Doug Frank.
The KHK Spectacular Comp came to an end Sunday, after everyone flew 3 more
scoring flights each. 58 registered pilots flew in the contest and 7 rounds were
flown in total. As always it was a blast... mehr

The Kitty Hawk Kites Spectacular continues after the champions day.

Photo by Sara Weaver. mehr

Paul Voight <<flyhighpaul>>
writes:
On Thursday, Kitty Hawk Kites hosted a one day invitational tournament titled
"The Tournament of Champions". Winners from the 46 annual "Spectacular
Competitions" were invited to fly and compete with each-other on Jockey's
Ridge... 8 rounds were flown, and the winners were: Bruce Weaver 1st... mehr

https://ozreport.com/23.098.1Beto writes:
I really enjoyed the
progression presented in the video, that's exactly how I teach my students. We
train for two lessons of 2 to 3 hours each in a flat area. Only then do we move
on to the same exercises on elevated terrain.All the tips in the video are very interesting and building skills as the... mehr

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https://fai.org/news/change-ta-wprs-all-disciplines-postponed-till-july-12019?type=node&id=24473
CIVL Plenary 2019 has voted to make changes to the calculation
principles of Ta parameter in WPRS for PG Accuracy and Hang Gliding. According
to standard procedure, all changes voted on the Plenary in February should
become effective May 1st,... mehr

Gavin Griffith-Jones <<gavin_gj>>
writes:

As an aging ex-hang glider pilot, I am less inclined to carry
heavy gliders around, and have less time to drive to hang gliding launch sites
(and often, from one to the next). I am also quite happy to forgo foot launch
and landing, in favor of wheels. This aircraft concept is intended to... mehr

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Gregg Ludwig <<gregg.ludwig.cfi>> writes:
We are working on a new style aerotow release for through prop hub
application on trikes. A cable release will release a large pip pin that’s rated
at 5,500 pounds of force. (Pin has 4 balls) Work continues.

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This is a 5-min video FOR INSTRUCTORS that breaks an intro lesson
into it's most basic parts, and stresses that teaching needs to be a progression
of smaller steps, guided in accordance with the fundamentals of instruction.
https://youtu.be/uvhzoVC1UqM

We can not teach someone to launch if they struggle with picking up the glider,
and we... mehr

Christine <<christine>>
sends:
Sub-class : O-1 / HG with a rigid primary structure / controlled
by weight shift
Type of record : Straight distance to a declared goal
Course/location : Beauraing (BEL) - La Selle sur le Bied (FRA)
Performance : 274,78 km
Pilot : Jochen Zeischka (Belgium)
Aircraft : Litespeed RX 5 Pro / Moyes Delta... mehr

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James Bradley <<jb183>>
writes:
Tiki inadvertently makes a good case for voting YES on the
governance proposal.The twice-a-year board meetings we have now cost USHPA a lot of money. Some of
these costs are direct, in actual expenses, and some are indirect, in staff time
to manage and Martin’s time to prepare presentations.... mehr

Crystal Wolfe writes:
Husband and I have been using the Sena system (helmet unit and
radio adapter) the last few years. I have a Yaesu FT250, he has an FT270.
Crystal clear and works great in the mountains as well as our Florida trips.
Friend has a Sena for his Baofeng with the same results. Standby time on the
batteries is 50 hours, which... mehr

https://airtribune.com/play/3982/2d
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The cloud street is to the left (west) of the course line. Andrew Hollidge has
found a wisp along the course line marking lift and keeping him on track to make
the last turnpoint.
Carter and Gotes also stay along the course line and get high enough to make it
into goal.... mehr

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Tiki Mashy writes:
Prepare to be alarmed: our Association is operating in the red.Spending now exceeds the money we contribute to our coffers, despite inflating
pilot membership and instructor dues, therefore I felt this circumstance
warrants a close examination of expenditures.I began this task with a review of USHPA salaried employees.... mehr

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/paraglider-nasa-almost-could-have-used-didnt-bring-astronauts-back-earth-180972106/

Originally conceived in the mid-1940s as a way to make aviation
simpler, more practical and economically available to everyone, the paraglider
took its name from a combination of the word’s parachute... mehr