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06-21-2009, 02:40 PM
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Glider - Light Wind Alternative
Many guys ask about no wind alternatives. Tom was introduced to one exactly one year ago today. Yesterday he made his first solo flight.
I went with him and video taped it. It was quite impressive. Seemed very peaceful, but... I was concerned for him during landing. Here is the clip, edited by Tom.  Last edited by Unimog Bob; 06-22-2009 at 05:54 AM. 
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06-21-2009, 05:54 PM
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That's awesome. Congrats to him. You will always remember "your first" of all the things we do in life.
Here's another alternative when the wind isn't blowing horizontal but blowing vertical. I spent 5 yrs flying out of Wallaby Ranch in Davenport FL. Some flights over 2 hours long with the thermals. Exit 55 off of I-4. Great school, dealer, club, lesson etc... http://www.wallaby.com/ Flying my Wills Wing Falcon 195. 2005.
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06-21-2009, 08:00 PM
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Cool! That must have been a blast. I had a hard time downloading the entire video of Tom's solo, but I get the idea.
The one thing that has kept me from it is reliance on a motorized tow-up, but....Lots of interesting things happening with sail planes + solar power http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcWSI03NKo0 Time to trade the kites in??
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Roberto Villate 4 Winds 7 Seas PASA Level III Instructor rvillate@msn.com http://www.kitesurfatlas.com/schools/4winds7seas
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06-21-2009, 09:03 PM
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Very cool Tyler. I was looking at Wallaby before I went with Tom.
Now I can't decide b/n the two. I guess I have to try both. Geez.. your vid freaked me out for an instant. That special effect at first made it look like your rig was collapsing. 
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06-22-2009, 12:09 PM
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I've kept in touch with Kari since that afternoon kitesurfing with her and then some tall setups at Gators later that night...wink,wink.
She is a hell of an athlete!!!! Here is her website..... http://www.karicastle.com/ Big G, 245lbs <203.5lbs
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06-22-2009, 02:18 PM
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That looks pretty awesome. Not sure I want a bird in my face, though. Don't like the sounds of that. I think I might try the Glider first.
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