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The tin cup is a beggar's device. We have to beg as we make so little off the Oz Report that it has to be a labor of love (just like hang gliding in general). Oz Report readers provide us with about $2,000 to $3,000 a year each. It costs about $2,000 in dedicated hosting costs (and we are thinking about a more powerful server as ours seems to... mehr

http://www.flytaterhill.com/
Last year we had a tremendous amount of interest from both Hang and Para Pilots wanting a fun competition, one that would still test and improve upon XC skills. We had almost no interest from comp pilots in need of a sanctioned meet. So we listened to you.
This year will be a true open competition. We will allow low... mehr

Mike Meier <<email>> sends:
Malcolm briefs a demo pilot before takeoff:

Ron Gleason <<email>> writes:
The pilot looks be Tom Lanning, first flight since breaking his arm, details at http://skyout.blogspot.com/. Also notice that Wallaby has adapted the ‘rubber hose’ grips for that cart. Hope they have... mehr

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Thanks to David Glover. I hope to have a lot more to say about tracking for hang gliding (something that we have worked with for years) in upcoming issues. mehr

http://www.ulteam-vol-libre.com/ulteam-ailes-Moyes-vol-libre.htm
Moyes RS - 7500 € TTC or $11,550. (I assume that this includes the VAT, $9665 without VAT at 19.5%.)
http://www.ulteam-vol-libre.com/ulteam-ailes-airborne-vol-libre.htm
Airborne C4 -  7500 € TTC or $11,550.... mehr

Steve & Anet McCarthy <<email>> writes:
We all had a great weekend last at Forbes with plenty of thermals making for easy cross country flying. I was playing tow and retrieve. That is tow with the Dragon Fly and retrieve the very, very excited boys by car.
There is no better place for cross country at this time of the year with... mehr

Am 26. und 27. April bei schlechtem Wetter: Ausweichtermin im Mai stellen sich auf dem Flugplatz Jena-Schöngleina wieder die Gleitschirmflieger vor.
Die Flugschule JENAIR wird mit ihrem 16. Festival vertreten sein und hat dazu bekannte Schirmhersteller eingeladen: SWING, U-Turn, Nova u. a., welche mit neuen Produkten zum Probefliegen... mehr

Der zweite Trailer zu Greg Hammertons Film The Journey ist jetzt online. Unter http://www.eternitypress.co.za/journey.htm kann sich jeder selbst ein Bild machen. mehr

You'll notice that we've had a lot of news in the Oz Report lately. When I'm not flying every day I have a few more minutes to track down the news. Also that encourages others to send me new information.
Please help support our efforts.
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I've decided to keep a small inventory of a few useful, but lightweight, items that can be easily and quickly shipped to pilots who need a slick aerotow bridle/release or a simple to install and powerful antenna. The items can be purchased on-line and I'll get... mehr

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From the CIVL Plenary minutes:
Report of HG Pitch stability WG – Dennis Pagen. This is covered in the HG SSC report. Key issues include:
· More education of pilots of potential impact on pitch stability of changing the sprog settings from manufacturer settings
· More training of Stewards on measurement... mehr

http://www.blueskyhg.com/
I've arranged with Steve Wendt to come back to his Blue Sky hang gliding school to re-teach my muscles and body a lesson in how to foot launch (and land) a hang glider. I'll be there May 23rd through the 30th (just before the East Coast Championships). Come and join me and we can take lessons together.
Or set up your... mehr

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Bernard Baer <<email>> writes:
I have implemented 'Current+1' processing on the NSW Blipmaps - which means that in the evening after, say, 1800 hours you can see a forecast for tomorrow (Current) and the day after (Current+1), great for planning your... mehr

http://www.cucco08.org/
Jamie Shelden <<email>> writes:
I just had a chat with Flavio Tebaldi in Italy. Apparently they do not have enough entries in the Class 2, 5 and women’s worlds to cover all of their costs. I believe, as usual, pilots wait till the last minute to register and this makes it impossible for organizers to plan... mehr

www.wingsoverwasatch.com
Ryan <<email>> writes:
Today marks a very exciting day! As most of you know, I recently moved to Utah to pursue a life of hang gliding. I am truly dedicated to growing the sport of hang gliding, and what better way to do that than sharing it with other people.
I have been busy, and taking the steps necessary... mehr

Alejandro Riera <email> writes:
On Saturday, march 29th, Sandy Dittmar flew 334 km, setting a new Straight Distance HG record for Venezuela, in a Wills Wing T2 154. It took almost 6 hours to complete the distance, averaging 55 kph. The previous record was set in 2003 at 307 km, also by Sandy, taking him 8 hours.
This weekend was the first... mehr

Kelley, Peter P <<email>> writes:
I have been trying to track down Frans Pannakoek, a "probably retired" Dutch hang glider pilot and artist, who I flew with in Spain in 1977-8. Last known whereabouts was in France. mehr

Mike Meier <<email>> sends:
Chris Wills and Rob Kells at Saturday night dinner:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrxmpihCjqw
Thanks to Mike Tryon. mehr