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On returning to base, the thermals and crosswind of 10/14kts made for a fun approach. So I went round and tried again. All good - great practice and more confidence to know I can. Enjoy the ride!Elk River- The "Lead Dog" - Elk River Trike Fly-in '12 by Ttabs
This was mainly an impromptu run this evening to see what the winds and thermals that were plaguing us all day were doing. What started as a 'look-see' turned into a fabulous run where...- Students first long flight over the mountains and along the Colorado river, 100 degree day and no thermals
- ...t hanger, approximately 20 minutes from home. That's why there wasn't a "grass strip with cow mines" style departure. It was only 8am but the thermals were going up, causing occasi...
- ...ing we took a cruise down a small canyon in the Gila National Forest just outside the wilderness area. It was a very smooth cruise. We felt the thermals a few hours later crossing th...
...he weather was perfect, but still with occasional heavy turbulence. Eventually I enjoyed those challenging flying conditions and even sought some thermals under mountain clouds. I gain...- ...d the 6 mile long spine from the south, then circled the peak test for thermals and strong winds. Finding non...o difficulties. However, I can’t begin to image the power of the thermals cracking off this beast in th...
Hang Gliding World Record Distance flight - 760 KMs (> 470 miles)
...it was held for several years by my friend Mike Barber, but I've met Jonny and he's a really nice guy. I like his enthusiasm, it's fun. Man he thermals relaxed. Mike Barber flew...Kamloops Flying Trike to Buse Lake Area in Heavy Turbulent Air, Sept 12, 2014
...as not disappointed from this aspect. You could see from the video how the terrain is complex below and around, and how many potential sources of thermals and downdrafts are there. Kam...