http://hardware.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/07/12/1612230
"Dan Edwards, a student at NC State University, is attempting to break two records by creating an autonomous glider. The project goal is a 142-mile cross country flight and a 25-mile flight (with return) without human intervention. The glider finds thermal updrafts and automatically... mehr

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8149910.stm
The bride and groom had hired a microlight plane to fly past and throw the bouquet to a line of women guests, Corriere della Sera reported.
However, the flowers were sucked into the plane's engine causing it to catch fire and explode. mehr

Comparison of standards
http://www.ikaruspellicci.de/ikarus/ikarus.html
Tomas Pellicci states:
There is a great difference in cost between DHV certification and BHPA certification from Mark Dale. I estimate the cost of BHPA certification (including all my transportation costs, etc.) at about 1,500 Euros, while the DHV certification would cost... mehr

The video
Hang Gliding is a sport that can sure make a guy hungry. I can't think of a more perfect sandwich for a long flight than a Quiznos Torpedo! mehr

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Jonny's blog
Corinna's blog
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Results
Carl two points out of second place. The top eleven places, close. Kathleen well ahead of Corinna. mehr

Gary Osoba <wosoba> writes:
I am bringing the Gemini 2-place glider which needs a little work on it before it can fly.

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Feds would take over some of the state parks that might be closed by the state. See N.Y. Times and SFGate.
Teddy Mack writes:
Just wanted to invite the hang gliding and paragliding community to the grand opening of our Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Kite Boarding  shop in Stinson Beach, California at the base of Mt. Tam in Marin County... mehr

Harry Martin, Casper, WY http://HarryMartinCartoons.com sends:

Click above for higher resolution version. mehr

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Jonny's blog.
Results.
Blay moves into first place after winning the second day. Carl in second. Kathleen Rigg is in tenth ahead of Corinna in 22nd. Third day canceled due to winds. mehr

John Scott <<brettonwoods>> writes:
GeoCities is shutting down in the fall so I have moved the site records page to here: http://siterecords.blogspot.com. The new page will be an improvement as I will be able to now include photos and IGC files. mehr

Alexey Goldin <alexey.goldin> writes to Steve Pearson at Wills Wing:
Steve, great thanks for helping my friends in Russia with Condor plans some time ago. I intended to translate some pages for you but never got around. Google translation is pretty funny, you might enjoy it :-)
On the other hand pictures and video probably do not need to... mehr

Jim Rooney <<jim>> writes:
These little GoProWide cameras kinda rock. I was playing with a new mount for it yesterday down at Campbell Field (that new flight park in VA). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOC8BGB3NPw

Here's some pictures of the mount itself.
I used the standard helmet mount quick release and sewed it to an armband. As... mehr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm5tiw2ICh0
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bob franklin <<bobfranklin>> writes:
Got back from Florida the other day and was going to do a paraglider flight that morning, but missed the shuttle and went home. Good thing
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WAILUKU - A 46-year-old Kula man was arrested after he allegedly fired three rounds from a... mehr

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090709_elnino.html
In its monthly El Niño diagnostics discussion today, scientists with the NOAA National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center noted weekly eastern equatorial Pacific sea surface temperatures were at least 1.0 degree C above average at the end of June.
http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/... mehr

My article on the DHV monopoly in Germany has caused a bit of a stir (that's why I write articles, after all). I thought that I would follow it up with some suggestions as to how the DHV could get back in my (and others) good graces.
First, engage in a real dialog with the hang gliding manufacturers (and listen very closely to them) regarding... mehr

The article.
100% Solar-Powered Airplane Ready To Go Around the World
Solar Impulse—the 100% solar-powered airplane that will go around the world—is complete and ready to circumnavigate the globe. And for the first time ever, its pilot—actually, the real Piccard—will use a symbiotic suit. A symbiotic suit will allow Bertrand... mehr

http://paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=21706&start=82
http://www.paraglidingworldcup.org/node/1171
Altitude Restrictions
Due to active airspace in the region of Buzet there will be an altitude limit for competition pilots of 2438 metres (8000 feet) amsl which will be controlled by altitude checks during the download at the end of each... mehr

Rik Bouwmeester <<rik>> writes:
This is definitely the coolest job I have ever had. Hang gliding in Wisconsin. At the Wisconsin Dells. First: the takeoff and the flight back, from the crowds perspective and next: my perspective with camcorder on my helmet, pop start on stage, light and landing back onstage. mehr

Eric Raymond <<ericraymond_165>> writes:
Greetings from the southern shore of Spain!
We are celebrating on the beach my having flown the SUNSEEKER here from Switzerland, without ever taking it apart.
The following is the description of what really happened, as opposed to the “Official” story, which should be on the web site... mehr