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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog: March 2009
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog. Hang gliding sets me free, not just from gravity, but from the hassles and business of every day life. Words and pictures can only begin to express how amazing it is. but I will try, here. Wednesday, March 18, 2009. CSS goes to Dunlap. A dozen or so Crestliners made it to Dunlap Friday. It was like seeing a family of hobbits out of the Shire. Everyone warmed up with some good soaring flights Friday, on the main ridge. Fun times. probably will become an annual thing. Today w...
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog: October 2009
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog. Hang gliding sets me free, not just from gravity, but from the hassles and business of every day life. Words and pictures can only begin to express how amazing it is. but I will try, here. Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Volunteerism and hang gliding clubs. On the national front, it amazes me that USHPA (the nat. org.) requires so much of its regional directors. RDs have to travel, partially at own expense, twice a year (during the work week! Another prime example is Owen Morse,...
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog: June 2009
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog. Hang gliding sets me free, not just from gravity, but from the hassles and business of every day life. Words and pictures can only begin to express how amazing it is. but I will try, here. Saturday, June 27, 2009. U2 Review. the U2 160 vs. the Sport 2 155 vs. the Falcon 3 195. The Wills Wing U2, in my opinion, is the perfect wing for the weekend warrior, advanced-rated hang glider pilot. Setting up at Crestline Launch. That bad boy is standing on its wing. With the U2, ...
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog: April 2009
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog. Hang gliding sets me free, not just from gravity, but from the hassles and business of every day life. Words and pictures can only begin to express how amazing it is. but I will try, here. Sunday, April 5, 2009. XC into Rotor, 0 for 2 on XC. Hmm where to start on this? Mother Nature said to me: "Welcome to the NFL.". When I reported the mishap to my instuctor/dealer, he and I worked out a plan to get to my XC goals. I am going to:. Then go for distance. XC is about reading ...
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog: October 2008
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog. Hang gliding sets me free, not just from gravity, but from the hassles and business of every day life. Words and pictures can only begin to express how amazing it is. but I will try, here. Monday, October 27, 2008. Good News at Lake Elsinore. a Good LZ Reopens. Popped up on the Crestline site today. The E has a bailout that D by D and I have both kissed the ground on (literally in my case. took my helmet off and kissed it). Pictures pop to larger ones. Happiness is turning ...
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog: January 2010
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog. Hang gliding sets me free, not just from gravity, but from the hassles and business of every day life. Words and pictures can only begin to express how amazing it is. but I will try, here. Friday, January 22, 2010. Big O Loop:1, El Niño: 0. The call for help went out here. The jute matting (straw / mesh) held well, as did the canvas. The hay bales were also a success. The home made straw rolls were basically worthless, the drains were a joke. Cutting trenches se...These str...
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog: December 2009
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog. Hang gliding sets me free, not just from gravity, but from the hassles and business of every day life. Words and pictures can only begin to express how amazing it is. but I will try, here. Wednesday, December 23, 2009. The Big O Loop begins! This new venture is called the Big O Loop. In honor of Owen Morse, one of the property owners and captain of this ship, so to speak (I'm the XO, to extend the metaphor). In July. It was a lot of work to get there, but it was worth it.
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog: September 2009
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog. Hang gliding sets me free, not just from gravity, but from the hassles and business of every day life. Words and pictures can only begin to express how amazing it is. but I will try, here. Sunday, September 27, 2009. Why I Fly - Crestline - 09-25-09. Sled rides at scenic sites like Big Sur or Yosemite are the topping or the cherry, but days like last Friday are the cake. they are the reason I hang glide. Why I fly - Hang Gliding - Crestline 09-25-09. Random Photo - O - Rama!
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog: Big O Loop:1, El Niño: 0
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog. Hang gliding sets me free, not just from gravity, but from the hassles and business of every day life. Words and pictures can only begin to express how amazing it is. but I will try, here. Friday, January 22, 2010. Big O Loop:1, El Niño: 0. The call for help went out here. The jute matting (straw / mesh) held well, as did the canvas. The hay bales were also a success. The home made straw rolls were basically worthless, the drains were a joke. Cutting trenches se...These str...
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog: The Big O Loop, A CSS Venture
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KnumbKnuts' Hang Gliding Blog. Hang gliding sets me free, not just from gravity, but from the hassles and business of every day life. Words and pictures can only begin to express how amazing it is. but I will try, here. Sunday, February 28, 2010. The Big O Loop, A CSS Venture. However, they were losing money faster than they or I realized and it was time to turn to the board of the Crestline Soaring Society for help. The Big O Loop, a part of what will eventually be quite a nice destination flight park, ...