Dockweiler RHG Diary

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Re: Dockweiler RHG Diary

Postby Bob Kuczewski » Thu Nov 30, 2017 12:21 am

Thanks Scott!!!

It was a GREAT! day!!!

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Re: Dockweiler RHG Diary

Postby Bob Kuczewski » Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:56 am

Frank Colver wrote:If I had been there I might have done my first soaring flight at Dockweiler. :!:


I think you're right. It might have reminded you of your ballooning days ... up, up, and away! :)

It might have been too strong for the Condor early in the day, but it would have been perfect later as the wind settled down.

I was happy to see the NWS forecast being accuate!!
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Re: Dockweiler RHG Diary

Postby JoeF » Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:48 am

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Flight father to many:
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Re: Dockweiler RHG Diary

Postby wingspan33 » Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:59 am

I wonder how many people can say Greg helped teach them to hang glide?

And he also taught a number of us HOW to teach our OWN students to fly. There's a magnifying effect there.

An unforgettable person! :salute:
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Re: Dockweiler RHG Diary

Postby JoeF » Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:37 pm

Greg had influences over today's flights
Tues., De. 12, 2017.
Here is one of today's flights:
https://youtu.be/0FqZL8zs170
Bob Kuczewski and Joe Faust flew the Alpha 219 in wind of 1 to 4 mph.
It was a special pleasure to land on footprints of seagulls.
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Re: Dockweiler RHG Diary

Postby Frank Colver » Thu Dec 14, 2017 8:22 am

Beautiful flight. But it is an Alpha 210 not 219.

Remember, I'm an engineer - accuracy in all things. :P

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Re: Dockweiler RHG Diary

Postby JoeF » Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:10 pm

Thanks, yes, the Alpha 210.

Add the 9 square feet of my body: 210+9=219 system. :idea: :idea: ;)
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Re: Dockweiler RHG Diary

Postby Frank Colver » Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:04 am

No wonder you can run so well, with nine feet that are square! :srofl:

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Re: Dockweiler RHG Diary

Postby JoeF » Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:25 pm

Training with them ...
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Re: Dockweiler RHG Diary

Postby Bob Kuczewski » Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:25 am

Frank Colver wrote:No wonder you can run so well, with nine feet that are square! :srofl:

JoeF wrote:
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