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Title: hang glider pics
Post by: SkierBob on Jan 20, 09, 05:56:51 PM
The hill above my house is a launch point for SoCal hang glider enthusiast during Santa Anna conditions.   Picture #1 is my friend Joe Greblo owner of wind sports (http://www.windsports.com/index2.html) giving instruction to a student on the launch ramp. 

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/hang-gliders/hang1.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/hang-gliders/hang2.jpg)


(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/hang-gliders/hang3.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/hang-gliders/hang4.jpg)
Title: Re: hang glider pics
Post by: hikin_jim on Jan 20, 09, 07:21:08 PM
Great pics.  Got more?  :)

Ya gotta like that "flying sleeping bag" that they use. 

Title: Re: hang glider pics
Post by: K9luvr on Jan 20, 09, 08:52:12 PM
I just thought it was efficient that they already packed themselves in their own body bag... :laugh:

Had a friend in HS a looooong time ago that had a bad accident on one when they first came out.  I've been too chicken to try it ever since.
Title: Re: hang glider pics
Post by: hikin_jim on Jan 20, 09, 09:29:05 PM
Quote from: K9luvr on Jan 20, 09, 08:52:12 PM
I just thought it was efficient that they already packed themselves in their own body bag... :laugh:

Had a friend in HS a looooong time ago that had a bad accident on one when they first came out.  I've been too chicken to try it ever since.
I know a guy who had the wind die just as he launched.  He really did a number on his knees when he (more or less) landed.  He still can't walk fully normally.  They're beautiful to watch, but ...

Of course, I probably shouldn't talk.  I've taken a sailplane up.  I think they're safer than a hang glider, but one is still at the mercy of the wind.
Title: Re: hang glider pics
Post by: SkierBob on Jan 20, 09, 10:19:41 PM


Here's the remaining 3 pics from that series..
(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/hang-gliders/hang6.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/hang-gliders/hang7.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/hang-gliders/hang8.jpg)

I video taped some flights then went back and captured these pics  using a Snappy video capture serial device.

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/g4-pic00.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/g4-pic01.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/g4-pic05.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/g4-pic06.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/g4-pic07.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/g4-pic08.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/g4-pic09.jpg)
Title: Re: hang glider pics
Post by: Laughlinguy on Jan 20, 09, 11:20:28 PM
I totally wanna do it!
Title: Re: hang glider pics
Post by: SkierBob on Jan 20, 09, 11:43:36 PM
Quote from: Laughlinguy on Jan 20, 09, 11:20:28 PM
I totally wanna do it!

I went on a tandem flight from the hill in the pictures.. We soared the ridge for a good hour or two. If you really want to go for a flight give Joe a call at WindSports.com