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James writes:
Steve Pearson says growth is one of the metrics we should pay
attention to, like profit in a business. I agree with that and I said as much.
What doesn’t work is to have it be the mission statement, or the primary basis
for compensating the executive director.Growth isn’t a purpose. Profit isn’t a purpose. Wills... mehr

FAI - Record officer <<record>>
writes:
World Record:
Sub-class : O-3 / Paragliders
Type of record : Straight distance to a declared goal
Course/location : Tacima (Brazil)
Performance : 530.00 km
Pilot : Rafael Monteiro Saladini (Brazil)
Aircraft : Enzo 3 / Ozone
Date : 15.10.2020
Current record : 505.6 km (09.10.2019 - Michael... mehr

Winged Dinosaurs
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/22/science/jurassic-dinosaur-yi-qi-flight.html

Their pectoral muscles were too weak to achieve flapping flight.
They could not sprint fast enough to launch themselves from the ground. They
were poor turners. They could not even take off after running on an incline
while furiously flapping... mehr

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https://www.facebook.com/kittyhawkkites/posts/10157368210830248


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Laminar Light is for those pilots who want a lighter, easier to
fly topless glider, with excellent performance, but who aren’t focused around
flying competitions.
Compared to the Laminar, it has fewer battens (all carbon), foam instead of the
Mylar in the leading edge, Technora sail, standard... mehr

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Vicki writes:

Practice flying Monday 18th of January 2021
Registration Monday 18th from 10:00-12:00 & 1600-1800 at HQ
1st Competition day Tuesday 19th of January 2021
Last Competition day Tuesday 26th of January 2021
Details for the event can be found here:
https://www.forbesflatlands.com/competition-details
If you are planning on attending... mehr

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Rafael Saladini writes:
Flight report of the breakdown of the world record goal declared
in a straight line, by Rafael Saladini:
October 15 - We've been here for 20 days, every day declaring the same goal, and
we've had just two waves with favorable wind and enough humidity. Tacima is
always a mental challenge.
At 06 pm I was towed to 400 m... mehr

Brazilian Northeast (Tacima) takeoff by tow. 11:25 hours.
http://www.xcbrasil.com.br/flight/469100&lng=english

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Gavin McClurg:
https://www.redbullxalps.com/athlete/gavin-mcclurg-1.html

What are your best and worst adventure flying moments?
Best: Flying the full length of the Alaskan Range and finishing solo; crossing
the Canadian Rockies with Will Gadd; being the first... mehr

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