Finaly a litle window for flying, I hope. We have been very busy those past days. We built a bridge, move some fences and instaled two new posts with new...
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Antoine Chabot
airsensation@...
Jun 2, 2001 3:34 pm
Does somebody know the dates for the Mont St-Pierre Festival this year?...
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Shannon Suzuki
shannonsuzuki@...
Jun 4, 2001 8:00 am
I guess I'll send this one out to Claude since he likes the outlandings. Have you ever considered carrying one of these to make it back to the LZ? Years in...
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Antoine Chabot
airsensation@...
Jun 5, 2001 1:59 am
It looks like we will get the first flyable day in two weeks tomorow Thuesday. The wind should turn more NW in late afternoon but could be good all night. We ...
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Antoine Chabot
airsensation@...
Jun 5, 2001 1:37 pm
Thuesday 9h40am. It is already strong and north Does not loock promissing for today. If anyone wants to try anyway, or maybe it will clear up, I will be home...
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Antoine Chabot
airsensation@...
Jun 6, 2001 2:09 pm
We are installing the tow system this morning in case the wind turns more west because of strong thermals. Geoges Etienne was able to launch his paramotor...
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Martin Laroche
mlaroche@...
Jun 7, 2001 12:34 am
Today (Wednesday) turned out to be a pretty nice day for soaring the ridge. A nice 2 hours of flight to quench my thirst. Although the wind was light (around...
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Antoine Chabot
airsensation@...
Jun 7, 2001 2:34 pm
The tow system is set up and ready to go on the west lane. Te conditions are NW. We where able tohave several soarable flights with both hang gliders and...
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Antoine Chabot
airsensation@...
Jun 7, 2001 2:44 pm
I went to a meeting with NCC Thuesday night. They are at the beginning of re-designing their master plan of operastions. This process will take place over the...
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Shannon Suzuki
shannonsuzuki@...
Jun 7, 2001 7:30 pm
To my free-flying friends who make friendly little pokes at my occasional use of a paramotor, read this http://www.paraglideamerica.com/ . It is a website...
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Antoine Chabot
airsensation@...
Jun 8, 2001 1:07 pm
An other NW day. Will it be good this time? It certainly looks bether than yesterday. Only paramotors flew yesterday 1 hour at sunset. The tow system will be...
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Kimberley McMahon
mcberley@...
Jun 13, 2001 12:25 am
Hi gang, I guess, by now most of you have done your ground work and are indulging in some serious flying. We sure are having some great weather!!!!! ( I am...
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Shannon Suzuki
shannonsuzuki@...
Jun 13, 2001 3:21 am
Kim: How is your knee? I hope it is ready. The tow system that Antoine has set up is very good so you will not have to climb! Had a sled ride tonight from...
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Antoine Chabot
airsensation@...
Jun 14, 2001 2:15 pm
South at 10Km/h. Any Takers? Flying could be a good way to cool down. Or to dry out in the field! Bring some water, Humidex factor will be up to 38. Please ...
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Andre Nadeau
andre.nadeau@...
Jun 15, 2001 11:40 am
I left my clip-on wheels in the Champlain LZ last Saturday and could not find them yesterday. Whoever may have found them, please contact me. Thanks, Andre...
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Siamak Mardani
skyadventure@...
Jun 15, 2001 1:27 pm
I have them Andre. and you have my hat a black ones. We will exchange when we meet again. Siamak Mardani Sky Adventure Hang Gliding School Ride the winds and...
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Antoine Chabot
airsensation@...
Jun 15, 2001 2:08 pm
par Antoine Chabot 15 juin 2001 10:05 We will set up the tow syst today at 1h30pm. Those how joined us yesterday where rewarded with good flights. With a...
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Andre Nadeau
andre.nadeau@...
Jun 16, 2001 2:04 am
Yes, I have your hat in my truck. Thanks for picking up my wheels. Andre ... From: Siamak Mardani <skyadventure@...> To: <flyohpc@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
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Antoine Chabot
airsensation@...
Jun 16, 2001 1:05 pm
We had a great great day of flying yesterday. The south lane proved to work very well. Magic came in as expected and 2 of my students got long flights in it. I...
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Antoine Chabot
airsensation@...
Jun 17, 2001 12:42 pm
Wow!!! an other great day for flying. The tow system is set-up for students this morning but we will tow pilots if you show up early. Expect to be flying all...
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Antoine Chabot
airsensation@...
Jun 18, 2001 12:57 pm
The tow system will be set up today on the west lane. We will probably have magic again today....
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Jim Ramsden
jimr@...
Jun 18, 2001 9:19 pm
Here is a useful reminder to all HG pilots about checking their wing before taking off. I will try to find something similar for PG pilots Cheers, Jim...
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Shannon Suzuki
shannonsuzuki@...
Jun 19, 2001 1:33 am
Just thought that I'd let you all know that I got towed up to 1525 feet today. The tow system is amazing. Thanks Antoine! Mind you the clouds rolled in just as...
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arickett@...
Jun 19, 2001 2:45 am
Paragliding ain't so dangerous as driving there. On my way there Sunday at around noon got hit by car along Mountain road. The other car came over the crest of...
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Shannon Suzuki
shannonsuzuki@...
Jun 19, 2001 10:13 am
Andy: Are you talking about your orange-ish Explorer? Holy smokes. Well I am glad to know that you are alright. You did manage to prove that mile for mile,...
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Martin Laroche
mlaroche@...
Jun 19, 2001 1:31 pm
I always carry my cel. phone on flying days. first for safety and secondly for XC retrieval For safety's sake, I thing pilots should keep their cel phone "ON" ...
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Claude Montpetit
claude@...
Jun 19, 2001 3:13 pm
Digital reception is bad around the Gatineau Park. But generally, analogue coverage is acceptable. Often, when I need to make a phone call while in this area,...
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Siamak Mardani
skyadventure@...
Jun 20, 2001 3:24 pm
Hi all. I rarely yap on the net . But this is very IMPORTANT..... Last weekend a hang glider pilot crashed off launch . Two hang glider pilots went to see if...
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Shannon Suzuki
shannonsuzuki@...
Jun 21, 2001 10:42 am
As Antoine showed me the ravishes of the dreaded poison ivy on his arm, I realized that I had long forgotten what the heck that the leaves look like. So I did...
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av596@...
Jun 21, 2001 7:30 pm
... The other thing to consider in the area of flying communications is handheld 2-meter radios. These have a greater range than cell phones and do not...
