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... Big Spring, with Belinda's help, puts on a real nice opening ceremony ...



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We've had incredible ceremonies and pageantry when we've gone to Europe for the Worlds. Segillo and Berg went all out for us and hundreds and thousands of people... mehr

... An old man's lament ...



There was one small slight little fly in the ointment of our wonderful opening ceremony. The USHPA representative took it upon himself to take advantage of the situation (he was there to welcome the competitors on the part of the USHPA to the Worlds) to call upon the competitors (as leaders of the hang gliding... mehr

... Pennies on the dollar ...



In a housing bust developers have too much land on hand.
The story
Real estate developer Donald Trump on Monday said he and other entities are bidding on land that home builders control for "pennies on the dollar." Now that home prices have pulled back in many areas, some home builders are stuck... mehr

... Cross all the t's and dot all the i's. ...


Alejandro Isaza <> writes:
After following the Redbull Xalps paragliding race over the internet, I begun to think if a race similar to this one can be made with hang gliders and I... mehr

... They are working together ...


Peter Guentzer <peter.> writes:
Andreas Beeker has told me that according to CompeGPS it has support in the new Version 6.51 "Air" for Google Earth and I have tested it and it works on my... mehr

Ein siebzigjähriger Gleitschirmflieger ist am Montagmittag bei der Bergstation der Bergbahn Fanas-Eggli abgestürzt und erlitt dabei schwere Verletzungen mehr

Der Reichersbeurer Gleitschirm-Flieger Peter Rummel steht bei den Red Bull XAlps vor dem Aus mehr

... 15 mph south wind and a few puffies ...



The practice day came and went without a hitch. Twenty pilots attempted the 70 km task to LaMesa, cross wind. Andre Wolf won the day starting six minutes after the last start time and following the cu's down the course line. He was able to get to about 4,000' AGL.
A majority of the 110 pilots... mehr

... Charlie Baughman goes 196 miles (where is that magic 200 miles for the Northwest?) ...



Carolyn Baughman <> writes:
On August 3 Charlie Baughman flew about 196 miles from Pine Mt to Ontario Oregon on a blue sky day. Highest... mehr

... Party like it's 1974 ...



Tracy and Lisa write:
What: Draachen Funk Fest: Flying, Evening Barbeque Picnic Party, Awards When: Saturday August 11, 2007. BBQ served 6PM. Where: Cloud 9 Field, 11088 W. Coon Lake Road, Webberville, MI (aka Mowtown Towtown) Cost: Picnic and Party is $10 donation, or no charge for pilots who fly or who... mehr

... The foot is sore ...



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Chris Smith writes:
With much regret and serious heartbreak I had to make the desision today not to fly. I made this decision while on my way to Texas. Nothing more heartbreaking than driving to the worlds 18hours all the way sorting out an alternate... mehr

Alex Hofer SUI1 ist der Gewinner von Red Bull X-Alps 2007. Auf der letzten gefinkelten Strecke zum Ziel lieferten sich Toma Coconea ROM und Martin Müller SUI3 ein heißes Kopf-an-Kopf-Rennen und sorgen für ein spannungsgeladenes Finale, das letztendlich Hofer durch einen spektakulären Flug für sich entscheiden konnte.

Am Samstag waren... mehr

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Alex Hofer (SUI1) ist der Gewinner von Red Bull X-Alps 2007. Auf der letzten gefinkelten Strecke zum Ziel lieferten sich Toma Coconea (ROM) und Martin Müller (SUI3) ein heißes Kopf-an-Kopf-Rennen und sorgen für ein spannungsgeladenes Finale, das letztendlich Hofer durch einen spektakulären Flug für sich entscheiden konnte. mehr

... You just knew it had to be coming along ...



Steve Kroop at Flytec USA <> writes:
We just received a working sample of the upcoming 6030 and it is very hot! ...sleeker, smaller, sexier.

As you can see from the picture the display... mehr

... Puffy cu's fill the sky, light winds ...



The Italian and Japanese team came here on Sunday and were setting up their gliders in the hangar. There won't be any towing at Big Spring until Tuesday.
The Quest Air crew is setting up tugs in their hangar (the tugs will have two hangars this year). Other tugs will be flying in tomorrow.... mehr

... The Flytec Tug, Icaro Relax, and Motto Comm headsets. ...



Steve Kroop at Flytec USA writes:
Flytec Tug Available after Worlds
If you are looking for a Dragonfly, the renowned Flytec Tug will be available after the Hang Gliding World... mehr