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Sylmar Remembers Erwin McDavid

Postby Bob Kuczewski » Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:24 am

The Sylmar Hang Gliding Association Remembers Erwin McDavid ...

The Sylmar Club hosted an Irish Wake / BBQ / Fly-In to remember Erwin yesterday. The flying wasn't great, but the people were fantastic ...

There was a great turnout as pilots and friends took turns sharing their memories of Erwin...

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A handful of pilots provided some flying entertainment ...

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But mostly it was a day to hang out with friends and remember a man who gave so much to the sport and his club ...

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Erwin, you're now a permanent part of Sylmar's tradition and memory. Thanks from all of us.

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Re: Sylmar Remembers Erwin McDavid

Postby Bob Kuczewski » Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:02 pm

Erwin's celebration also brought out a few pilots who hadn't flown Sylmar in a long time. Ken Bryenton visited from San Diego for his first flight at Sylmar in 20 or 30 years.

Ken started the day with a good site briefing by Joe Greblo (thanks Joe!!):

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The winds were light, so there was a little "hang waiting" before launch ...

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But when the time was right, Ken was in the air:

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Ken's smile reflects his flight:

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Re: Sylmar Remembers Erwin McDavid

Postby Bob Kuczewski » Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:19 pm

It's been just over 9 years since I made my first flights at Sylmar. Erwin was on my nose wires coaching me through almost every one of my early flights there.

Erwin, this flight was in memory of you ...

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Thanks Erwin!!    :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: Sylmar Remembers Erwin McDavid

Postby JoeF » Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:59 pm

Flying together ...
Bob and Bird (E.F.M.?)
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Re: Sylmar Remembers Erwin McDavid

Postby Bob Kuczewski » Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:15 pm

Joe, you have an eagle eye!!!

Those snapshots are from video, and as I was watching it, that bird (I think it's a hawk) just popped up right into the frame and then disappeared a few seconds later. I just happened to see it, and so I was very careful to try to capture just the right frame to showcase it. I'm glad the effort wasn't wasted on you!!

As for it being EFM, I sure like that idea. I like to think that Erwin is flying there every day now.        :D

Thanks Joe!!! It's an ongoing pleasure reading your insights on our forum.        :wave: :wave: :wave:


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