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The 2014 Blackhawk Ranch April Fly-In
Our campsite 🙂 Wow, what a fly-in. I don’t know where to start! Certainly the best one I’ve been at to date. 4 days and 5 nights of what I’ve found myself describing as “Little House on the Prairie meets…
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Paragliding Inspires Music
It’s not uncommon for people with no prior musical experience (such as myself) to write a song upon getting into this sport. Powered paragliding is such an inspirational thing to do that it has a way of digging deep into…
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2014 USPPA Convention
USPPA Does It Right: Fly-Ins are Meant to Be Fun! www.USPPA.org This past weekend I had the opportunity to go to Florida and attend the 2014 USPPA Annual Convention and Palm Bay PAL Para Fly-In. I got to meet Robert…
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Episode #14 – FAA Encounter
Overview: This episode was recorded earlier in the month. FAA: We were followed and then questioned by the FAA last year, and this is a summary of what happened. iPhone: A short snippet on how I wired my iPhone, CAUTION…
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Episode #13 – Opinion: Internet Forum Hostilities
Overview: Viewer emails and an opinion piece on internet forum hostilities, reproduced below… Viewer Emails: A note for beginners or people interested in getting started for Brad A word on noise suppressors for Domenic A description of my helmet setup…
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Episode #12 – Forward Launch Techniques with Team Fly Halo
In this episode I interview Byron and Shane from Team Fly Halo. They offer tips on forward launches with emphasis on no wind conditions. Additionally, I review the Blackhawk Flight Suit and share a remarkable experience I had while paramotoring.…
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Team Fly Halo: High Quality Training
I recently had the opportunity to join Team Fly Halo on the sand over in Morro Bay for their winter / spring 2014 training session. Instructors Byron Leisek & Shane Denherder had a full class and on the day I…
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Saturday Evening Meetup with Friends
Meetups are What It’s All About We had a great evening meetup on Saturday night. Bobby Rocco, Ryan Smith, Ed Lowder, Micah Carlson and myself met up around 3PM out at Fog Ranch under the graces of Dr. Fog –…
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Episode #11a – Additional Interpretations and Info on the topic of the NOAA Sanctuaries
Episode 11a is an addendum to Episode 11, with additional interpretations and information on the topic of overflight in the NOAA Marine Sanctuaries on the California and Washington State coastlines. Length: 9:21 Show Links(s): West Coast sanctuary overflight now a…
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Episode #11 – You Can Kiss Some Prized Coastline Goodbye
Recently the NOAA (National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration) regulated very large portions of the California and Washington State coastlines as off limits to powered aircraft. I share my thought’s on this in Episode 11. New California Overflight Regulation Areas New…