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- Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:25 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Book: Collected Classics of Arizona Hang Gliding
- Replies: 8
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I haven't gotten to Tony yet. I'm contacting people one at a time. It is so interesting the responses I am getting. Most people get what I am trying to do, others? Wild responses. Some don't even think their stories are worth the effort. I disagree. There are many books out there in other discipline...
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:02 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Advice
- Replies: 7
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Nice. Excellent move. When you do a reverse, you are doing some twisting and resistance with your knees and back. Be careful. Don't set yourself back. I think the guys who do a lot of kiting are pretty smart, it really helps to know what your wing "feels" like when you are ready to aviate. It's just...
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:52 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Advice
- Replies: 7
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http://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=25670 http://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=25254 http://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=18703 Al, I taught myself to paraglide but I've been flying them since the 80's. I believe you can do it, but if you are challenged for time to ...
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:17 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Book: Collected Classics of Arizona Hang Gliding
- Replies: 8
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Michael Grisham, looks like he is in. He writes beautifully and is quite a pilot too. I've known of him for quite some time, I really like his story from Mingus... Quite a collection of stories so far, I've got a couple of ideas for stories that haven't even occured yet from talented writers. I prom...
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:01 pm
- Forum: For Sale and WTB
- Topic: parachute wanted
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6072
parachute wanted
Hey, I just bought a hang gliding harness! I'll need a parachute. I don't need the latest Lara Gold or Quantum. I need a 20 gore pda (pull down apex) with a kevlar bridal, deployment bag and if it has a swivel, all the better. I don't need it immediately, I'll need it in the next couple of months as...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:13 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Book: Collected Classics of Arizona Hang Gliding
- Replies: 8
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Wow, I am almost finished with Ole's books. He did a great job of capturing the hang gliding life with his own adventures. Bob Thompson just sent an e-mail, he is well into his story and I am sure Bob will do a great job. I've known him for about 30 years now and Bob is one of the driving forces beh...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:06 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: played hookie today and flew. Yeah! ****Video Added****
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- Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:14 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Book: Collected Classics of Arizona Hang Gliding
- Replies: 8
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Update: Ole has committed to write one for us, Will Gadd and Bob Thompson are in as well. I'm working on getting a hold of Mark Clarkson for his story, suggesting that he write about the first XC's off of Shaw Butte in the Quicksilver. I've had some really interesting e-mail conversations trying to ...
- Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:40 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Book: Collected Classics of Arizona Hang Gliding
- Replies: 8
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http://ozreport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=72375#72375 http://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=164751#164751 I placed links at the ozreport.com and paraglidingforum.com web sites. The forum here is quiet, I enjoy that but it is a bit difficult to use for organizing. The two above represent na...
- Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:29 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Book: Collected Classics of Arizona Hang Gliding
- Replies: 8
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http://grassart.net/Adam_Trahan/images/LivingDangerously.jpg Ole has written a couple of books, the above is the cover for his. He is going to contribute to "Collected Classics..." For you guys who don't know Ole, he is a long time Arizona pilot. His story is fantastic and he is a great writer. The...
- Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:49 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Book: Collected Classics of Arizona Hang Gliding
- Replies: 8
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I'll use this for my notes for contacting pilots. Bob Thompson: HG Grand Canyon Flight (contacted) Mark Clarkson: First XC's at Shaw Butte Will Gadd: PG Grand Canyon Flight (contacted) Tanner Patty: AZ PG XC Marty Devitti: Dixon White Reflections J. Grissom: AZ HG XC J. Johnson: AZ HG XC Doug Stiles...
- Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:36 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Book: Collected Classics of Arizona Hang Gliding
- Replies: 8
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Book: Collected Classics of Arizona Hang Gliding
John, (et al) I'm going to put together a book with the help of my friends about hang gliding in Arizona. I want to invite the pioneers of hang gliding (and paragliding) in Arizona to be involved. This is not a "hang gliding only" book, it will be about paragliding as well. New guys, pilots who have...
- Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:13 pm
- Forum: For Sale and WTB
- Topic: Looking for old/non flyable? paraglider/harness for Kiting
- Replies: 2
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http://www.paraglidingforum.com/
Post your wants there, someone may very well give you what you want, it's a huge site.
Hope this helps.
Post your wants there, someone may very well give you what you want, it's a huge site.
Hope this helps.
- Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:07 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: introduction
- Replies: 11
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http://grassart.net/Adam_Trahan/images/Mystery-Glidehead.jpg http://grassart.net/Adam_Trahan/images/Kathleen-Pukes.jpg http://www.grassart.net/Adam_Trahan/images/barefoot.jpg http://www.grassart.net/Adam_Trahan/images/hang_2.jpg http://grassart.net/Adam_Trahan/sm_images/box_1.jpg http://grassart.ne...
- Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:27 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: introduction
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9073
I'm having fun with writing the story. It's enjoyable and I could care less how long and boring it is. It is my story like many of you who have a story of learning to fly and flying. I have some memories I want to get down and this will serve as a reminder. note to self: Greg Phillips, Dave Smith an...