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Re: HG Launch Inclines

Postby JoeF » Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:32 pm

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Rampa Nordeste,ano 1984 !
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Re: HG Launch Inclines

Postby JoeF » Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:33 pm

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Two different ramp inclines near each other.
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Re: HG Launch Inclines

Postby JoeF » Sun Oct 14, 2018 12:38 pm

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Re: HG Launch Inclines

Postby JoeF » Sat Oct 20, 2018 10:25 pm

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Re: HG Launch Inclines

Postby JoeF » Mon Oct 22, 2018 1:54 pm

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Re: HG Launch Inclines

Postby JoeF » Mon Oct 22, 2018 2:46 pm

Notice the investment
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Re: HG Launch Inclines

Postby JoeF » Wed Oct 24, 2018 10:18 pm

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Re: HG Launch Inclines

Postby JoeF » Fri Nov 02, 2018 10:13 pm

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World Championships, 1983
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Re: HG Launch Inclines

Postby JoeF » Sat Dec 22, 2018 1:11 am

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Ellenville training incline
in 2013.
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Re: HG Launch Inclines

Postby JoeF » Sat Dec 22, 2018 6:34 pm

King Kong Hand Incline for Hand Hang Gliding
Clip from a large carton by Bob Lafay
circa 1986, WAM (Whole Air Magazine).
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