13 Dec
09 - Nice flying along the St John River - Most of this week we
had a rash of overcast windy, rainy weather. But, yes at least it wasn't cold!! However,
it did put a dampner on flying these last couple of days. This morning, although not
forcasted to be great turned out very good flying conditions. There was a good show up of
pilot's this morning and we had to take both boats. When we arrived at our launch site
there were a herd of cows awaiting for us, they knew they had to leave but they made sure
they dropped up some fresh dung for the boy's before departing. I was the first pilot in
the air and the conditions were pretty good with low winds and a light fog
cover. We flew an XC around 35 kms this morning following the St John River.
It was fun!!
8 Dec
09 - Attaching speedbar to the Xenit trike - This morning I had attached my speedbar and
lowered my wing tip steering toggles so that I can go
full reflex to get maximum speed out of the Xenit. Unfortunately, low level fog
banks moved in soon after take off and the test flight with full speedbar will have to
wait. However, I did get a quick chance to go to full reflex with using my wing tip
steering. With Glen's help I had readjusted the speedbar to be ready for the next
flight. Due to the Exenit's low weight (127 lbs) I can safely attach my 24M
revolution, and with the power of the Simonini with the 59" prop I have plenty of
power to maintain altitude in full reflex and speedbar. I'm quite certain that this unit
will fly faster than the Xcitor.
   
6 Dec 09
- After the rain - Sunday
was the first day out flying after three days of rain. Dan from Ontario, Canada was
down for the weekend and he totally enjoyed himself with the Florida Para Flyers.
The field was wet and that could not stop us from flying in low winds. When we were
packing up I could hear Dan saying, "do I really have to go home".
Dan - Ontario, Canada
Frank with his rain boots
Dan
  
Eric Towing
Kevin
Gayle
Mike
Eric
Leslie
Leslie packing up
Both Para Barge ready to go home
Relaxing by the campfire
20 - 22 Nov
09 -
Green Card Fly-In - Johanne and I arrived a
few days ago to attend Eric and Elisabeth Green Card Fly-In in Christmas, Florida.
They had 56 invited pilots on the weekend flying from the field and off the St John
River. A few pilots received their Gator Tipping Badge and Phil was able to film
Jeff and the Florida Para Flyers during a fly by formation. Saturday night Eric and
Elisabeth hosted a private dinner in the Glider Shop full of special friends getting
together again. There were a few guest speakers and everyone enjoyed themselves.
  
Christmas Florida
Leon
Kirk
  
Sue
Capt Don with his movie equipment
Johanne taking a tandem ride
Phil filming Jeff
Frank
  
Waiting for the Para-barge to return Birthday Boy Steven -
completed his 100th flight
Mike
  
Phil filming the Formation Flying
Eric on the Excitor
Florida Para Flyers
  
Marty placing the Gator
Marty practicing Gator Tipping
More pilots
receiving their Gator Tipping Badge
 
Dinner at the
Glider Shop
Regular Saturday Night
Eric, Elisabeth and Oliver from Belgium
19 Nov 09
- Bob & Dave Gone Flying - Bob and Dave took advance of
another warm and sunny day in New Brunswick. Dave enjoying his low flying and
Bob took the great pictures along the Saint John River.
  
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