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Old 08-30-2010, 03:22 PM   #13171
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On Sunday, I slipped out early and went by the HLG (hand launch glider) competition going on in Wilson, NC. Bumped into Josh Bunn while I was there.

It was really neat watching this competition. Some guys could get a good 200' launch and go right into thermals. Looked like fun, too.

Dick Proseus, the event CD, has been a member of the Wilson club from back in the 70s, when I had just joined the club and was learning to fly. He told me that Wilson is having another glider contest in a few weeks (October, I think) which is going to be the event used as the US team selection for the world championship in 2011. I might have to to sneak out again - and take my reclining lawn chair.
Cool, Bob. How about someone doing a demo at FFT?
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Old 08-30-2010, 04:17 PM   #13172
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On Sunday, I slipped out early and went by the HLG (hand launch glider) competition going on in Wilson, NC. Bumped into Josh Bunn while I was there.

It was really neat watching this competition. Some guys could get a good 200' launch and go right into thermals. Looked like fun, too.

Dick Proseus, the event CD, has been a member of the Wilson club from back in the 70s, when I had just joined the club and was learning to fly. He told me that Wilson is having another glider contest in a few weeks (October, I think) which is going to be the event used as the US team selection for the world championship in 2011. I might have to to sneak out again - and take my reclining lawn chair.
that sounds interesting...when are the dates for it Bob??
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Old 08-30-2010, 04:18 PM   #13173
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Cool, Bob. How about someone doing a demo at FFT?
you want a demo of Bob in a reclining chair??..well if you really think it will work for the audience... :*)
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Old 08-30-2010, 04:33 PM   #13174
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you want a demo of Bob in a reclining chair??..well if you really think it will work for the audience... :*)
Hey, it works for me.

One of the guys there has been out to our field several times - Josh knows his name. I think he may be a club member. Josh, do you know if he is?
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Old 08-30-2010, 05:09 PM   #13175
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Was digging around some old stuff and look what I found. Can anyone identify this guy?

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Guess the year. Hint, look at the radio he is holding, and the radio that is in the tailgate of the truck.
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Old 08-30-2010, 05:20 PM   #13176
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Was digging around some old stuff and look what I found. Can anyone identify this guy?

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Guess the year. Hint, look at the radio he is holding, and the radio that is in the tailgate of the truck.
Oh, my, God.... Did he grow up to be a proptologist ?

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Old 08-30-2010, 05:45 PM   #13177
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Wow, now I know why he doesnt wear shorts. He does not want us to see those socks!
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Old 08-30-2010, 06:03 PM   #13178
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That is some SWEET hair!!!!!!!!
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Old 08-30-2010, 06:08 PM   #13179
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With that hair we could call him Roberta!
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Old 08-30-2010, 06:11 PM   #13180
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Man, the 70's were cruel! That's my "surfer dude" hair. I spent more time doing that in those days than I did flying.

I guess I'll have to pull out some pics I have of Bob now..........
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Old 08-30-2010, 06:28 PM   #13181
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Man, the 70's were cruel! That's my "surfer dude" hair. I spent more time doing that in those days than I did flying.

I guess I'll have to pull out some pics I have of Bob now..........
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Old 08-30-2010, 06:43 PM   #13182
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Man, the 70's were cruel! That's my "surfer dude" hair. I spent more time doing that in those days than I did flying.

I guess I'll have to pull out some pics I have of Bob now..........
oh boy the history of the RDRC is going to be FUN!~!!
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Old 08-30-2010, 07:58 PM   #13183
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You're going to have to dig Deep, I mean Real DEEP to better this one.
Well, at least he doesn't have any pictures of me in my long johns. Larry can't say that!!!

Anyone want to guess the year that picture was taken?
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Old 08-30-2010, 08:08 PM   #13184
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Whats funny is his socks and shoes match the airplane. LOL
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Old 08-30-2010, 08:34 PM   #13185
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Three words spring to mind...gawky, gangly, and geeky.
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