Saturday 12 Nov flying

morey · Post by **morey** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 10:59 am

Eric wrote: We heard on the radio that Jon W had hung his canopy up in a tree?
Eric

Yeah... and it was pretty high up there as well. One of those scenarios where you look at it and wonder if you'll ever get it down.

However, after a trip to the store for a 24' ladder and other items by Justin and Guido, and a few hours work by the 5 of us, we eventually were successful in extracting the wing from the tree before it got dark. Although it deserves a close inspection, we think that the crispy new Windtech Tempus came out unscathed, as did John. So, we were all beaming about our sucessful accomplishment- even if it had little to do with flying.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 11:52 am

Any pictures to remember this momentus occassion by?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:26 pm

A ladder? Drove to town! wow! An I was told Hang gliding was too difficult! Glad you saved the chute.
Once on Mt Lemon we had a glider and pilot up an eighty foot tree, Galen climbed up and helped Jacque down. I launched over him,so did Bishop!

Eric

slinger · Post by **slinger** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 6:49 am

I posted a couple pictures in the Album under Miller ...

David C. · Post by **David C.** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:09 am

Great pictures!

There should be a competition for the title to go along with this picture:

http://www.sahga.com/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=173

David C. · Post by **David C.** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 7:43 am

Of all the things we do to fly these things. I couldn't help but think of this power point file titled "why women live longer than men". It has nothing to do with flying, but it's pretty funny anyway. Enjoy!

http://www.arizonasky.com/whywomenlivel ... anmen2.pps

John Wolfe · Post by **John Wolfe** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:28 am

I posted a "before" picture in my personal album. All the others that have been posted thus far were taken after we labored for an hour or so without any tooling.

On Sunday Jana (the Line Queen) and I untangled the lines and inspected the wing. I remain amazed at the abuse these things can endure. The only permanent reminder of this mishap appears to be some small patches of discoloration on the fabric. I kited it, and all appears to be well.

Thanks again to all the folks who helped with the recovery: Dennis, Guido, Justin, and Morey. Also, thanks to Paula who resisted the temptation to simply leave us all on the mountain with our silly toys (she had the keys to my truck).

John Wolfe · Post by **John Wolfe** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:30 am

Title for the picture: "Now that's a unique tree-topper!"

Inspired by the Christmas-tree aroma of the inside of my truck after hauling the wing home.

Guido · Post by **Guido** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:17 pm

At
http://www.sahga.com/forum/album_person ... user_id=52
you can also watch some pictures of this event

....and some Pictues from John and Gunter at Box.

Thanks to you I could make some outstanding flights this year which makes me deeply grateful. So again thank you very much for all the help and fun I got from you.

Next time if you are traveling in Europe and you need information or help or just want to come by me just call or email me (see my profile data).

All the best and soft landings!!
regards Guido

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