Gary's Blog
2007 Recap
Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:09 pm
It has meant so much for me to be able to get back into the air this year. After almost 7 years without flying the urge finally overcame me and I gave in. It has been a little over 3 years since I had back surgery and I got a nice bonus at the first of the year so I ordered a new Wills Wing Sport 2 135. I must admit that I was alot more rusty than I thought I would be. It took much longer to get back to where I was felt comfortable in my abilities again than I thought it would. Having a local field to go scooter tow at was great. It made the journey back much easier, safer and enjoyable.
In July I was able to purchase a Sanyo HD1A video camera to record most of my flights since then. This was also a big help and allowed me to to anaylze my flights after the fact and aided in the relearning process. It also allows me to escape at work during my breaks, being able to cue up a video and do a little virtual flying for a few minutes.
I've had many memoriable flights this year and I look forward to many more next year. I've set a few goals for next year since this year is quickly coming to a end.
1. Earn my H3 rating
2. Get my aerotow rating
3. Start doing some cross country flying
4. Brush up on my footlauching skills
5. Finally get at least one flight off Lookout Mountain
A few weeks ago I ordered a new Z5 harness in anticipation of trying some XC flying next year. I love the HE cocoon harness I currently have but it lacks the storage required for XC flying. I will keep it for ridge flying and flying at the local field. Hopefully we will be blessed with a few more warm days this year so I can get a little more airtime in before it finally gets too cold. I also have just received my new video camera, a Sanyo HD1000 and I look forward to puting it through the paces as soon as the weather gods cooperate.
Gary
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Lobido
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 Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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 Gary-
I think I speak for everyone when I state that we have enjoyed flying with you in the videos. Glad you got back in the sport, for that very selfish reason, alone, but also because it is just the best sport going. Thanks for sharing.
Lobido
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CHassan
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I've enjoyed your video, the fact that they are not youtube quality makes them that much better! I often find myself leaning in my chair while watching them.
Next year lets do a "Bubba's and Back" run!
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gnelson
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:55 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Guys. CHassan, I look forward to hopefully doing some XC flying with you very soon. I would be honored if I could tag along with you some time and try to leran the fine art of XC flying that you have seemed to master so well. Once I get my Z5 and get my bracket made for my GPS I will be ready. I really want to make a run to Deer Creek as well. Not really sure why, maybe the idea of landing near the beach where I can wait out my retreival with some scantily clad beach bunnies has something to do with it. 
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