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PostPosted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:34 pm    Post subject: First trip to King Mt Reply with quote #1   
This was my second flight at King Mt. and first trip to King. I really wasn't crewed and supplied to do any serious X/C this time. It was
a family trip that I was able to get away a couple days and fly. I think next year the outlaws won't even know I am in town
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The best part of the trip was when my 10 yr old grandson got to go on his first Tandem our last day!!! mosh He is hooked
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 4:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #2   
awesome film it's not often I would watch a 14 minute youtube clip but I enjoyed every minute of it - turning back on task two to watch you grandson fly should give you first place in his book and thats all that counts right Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #3   
SpiNNeR wrote:
awesome film it's not often I would watch a 14 minute youtube clip but I enjoyed every minute of it - turning back on task two to watch you grandson fly should give you first place in his book and thats all that counts right Smile


SpiNNeR,

He thinks I am His Hero.........Little does he know, He is my Hero!!!!! Mr. Green
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #4   
That was a bitchin flight el capitan.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote #5   
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote #6   
Rolla,

Yep, that was a fun day. That was me below you, trying to find something to leave with...
Eventually made it to 15,000'. On that day half my team took a flyer and changed our route from 1 to 3 thinking we could go farther, and the clouds looked better too...

At the flight park, John buried the power lines and took out the fence. Now there is only a small ditch row to cross next to the road... thumbsup

The Safari, 18-26th, starts next weekend, in case anyone is wondering what to do... good idea
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote #7   
Great combo Rolla, King Mountain and the Mill. along with your grandson getting some also.
Great video and thanks for the ride. thumbsup
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #8   
Outstanding vid!
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #9   
Someday I'll make it there & get to use my O2.........
Place looks bitchen!
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote #10   
Looking at King from Mackay. Pretty righteous thumbsup


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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote #11   
The scale of that place blows my tiny english mind.
far and away the best vid I have enjoyed to date.
Thankyou so much.
It has it all, a little tension at take off, resolution in the climb out, epic scenery
and later letting it go to be where you want to be :> Great choices.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 3:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #12   
aireout wrote:
That was a bitchin flight el capitan.


Thanks Aireout!!
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 3:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #13   
BRP wrote:
Rolla,

Yep, that was a fun day. That was me below you, trying to find something to leave with...
Eventually made it to 15,000'. On that day half my team took a flyer and changed our route from 1 to 3 thinking we could go farther, and the clouds looked better too...

At the flight park, John buried the power lines and took out the fence. Now there is only a small ditch row to cross next to the road... thumbsup

The Safari, 18-26th, starts next weekend, in case anyone is wondering what to do... good idea


It was great flying with yeah Blaine and thanks for the site brief and tour. It really helped thumbsup

I am trying to decide whether to go to the meet or John's Safari next yr .......or if I can pull both (I wish) I have to go to Hawaii for work
that week ahh
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Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body.
But rather to slide in sideways, totally worn out and broken, shouting
"Holy Crap, WHAT A RIDE !!"

Open carry IS our second amendment in action. Concealed carry is a regulated privilege.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 3:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #14   
Windlord wrote:
Great combo Rolla, King Mountain and the Mill. along with your grandson getting some also.
Great video and thanks for the ride. thumbsup


Thanks Windlord, I was sure hoping to get one of those big flights and make it into your neck of the woods. I hope to have my setup all
worked out by next year for sure.

Rolla
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Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body.
But rather to slide in sideways, totally worn out and broken, shouting
"Holy Crap, WHAT A RIDE !!"

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #15   
Wonder Boy wrote:
Someday I'll make it there & get to use my O2.........
Place looks bitchen!
Mike


Mike, that place is amazing!! The first day I went right to 16K and spent 2 hrs between 14K and 17K without trying. O2 is the next thing
to add to my flight bag!!! I kept taking off my gloves and checking my finger nails that first day. You definitely have to bring your VR over
there next year.

Rolla
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Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body.
But rather to slide in sideways, totally worn out and broken, shouting
"Holy Crap, WHAT A RIDE !!"

Open carry IS our second amendment in action. Concealed carry is a regulated privilege.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #16   
Great flight. Outrageously high climbs.

Is it possible to mountain launch the Millenium from the wheels?
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 4:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #17   
[quote="waveview"]Great flight. Outrageously high climbs.

Is it possible to mountain launch the Millenium from the wheels?[/quote

I suppose, If you had a big enough pair Shocked

Seriously though.....it would have to be the best manicured launch possible cuz your butt is only 4" of the ground and the wing tips are
only 2.5' . It would have to be long and sloped enough to build airspeed quickly and something over 10/15mph wind speed.

I would never try it that's for sure!!

Towing on the wheels is standard ops though

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But rather to slide in sideways, totally worn out and broken, shouting
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 2:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #18   
Watched the whole video. Awesome! mosh
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #19   
I really enjoyed the vid. Those are some great memories. thumbsup
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote #20   
Spark wrote:
I really enjoyed the vid. Those are some great memories. thumbsup


Thanks Spark, He is still talking about it too!! He wants to go again soon Mr. Green Mr. Green


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Watched the whole video. Awesome! mosh


Thanks OpenSoars, I was trying to cut the video time down but that place is just to big mosh
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Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body.
But rather to slide in sideways, totally worn out and broken, shouting
"Holy Crap, WHAT A RIDE !!"

Open carry IS our second amendment in action. Concealed carry is a regulated privilege.
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