Category: Lifestyle

Dec 27 2014 December 27, 2014 December 27, 2014 by Ryan

Sunrise

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One nice thing about these short winter days… it’s a lot easier to get up to watch the sun rise!  Inspirational.  


Dec 26 2014 December 26, 2014 December 27, 2014 by Ryan

Perspective

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Today concluded the longest break I’ve taken from hang gliding since my first flight with my dad in 1988. My last flight before the break was August 17, and I had my left shoulder surgically reconstructed the next day.  Which means I went 4 1/2 months! Today was “just” a sled ride… but with my…

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Dec 24 2014 December 24, 2014 February 25, 2015 by Ryan

Hang Gliding Nightmare

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I don’t usually have flying dreams… but when I do, they are about hang gliding.  It’s probably because I started so young- I don’t imagine “flying”, I imagine hang gliding situations and adventures. Last night, I have a vivid nightmare… and it’s the first time I recall hang gliding being in a negative dream. I…

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Jul 15 2014 July 15, 2014 December 27, 2014 by Ryan

Comments to FAA re: UAS Prohibition

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This is a follow up to my post earlier today, detailing the FAA’s proposed prohibition on flying RC aircraft via “first person view” (FPV) as well as operating commercially.  If you missed that post you can get caught up HERE. For those willing to comment on the FAA’s memo of interpretation, I wanted to share what I…

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Jul 15 2014 July 15, 2014 December 27, 2014 by Ryan

FAA aims to outlaw RC “drones”

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I’ve been doing some research into the laws pertaining to flying my quadcopter with a camera attached.  I’m contemplating pursuing it commercially, since it’s a rare occasion where I have a skill-set that could potentially be used to make income for my family (most of my skill-sets are next to worthless in terms of supporting a…

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May 15 2014 May 15, 2014 December 27, 2014 by Ryan

Beach Bummin’

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It’s been beautiful weather, but the last two days has been the absolute least ideal wind DIRECTION… so we’ve opted to recreate in other ways than hang gliding.  It’s a little bit of a bummer we haven’t gotten to fly more, but the forecast for Sat & Sun is promising. In the mean time, on…

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May 13 2014 May 13, 2014 December 27, 2014 by Ryan

Kitty Hawk Dolphins

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Enjoying the beach life in North Carolina before the Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding Spectacular- the longest running hang gliding competition in history. We’ve had dolphins like crazy swimming in front of the house, so I’ve been sending out the quadcopter to shoot some video.  Yesterday I was a little more conservative, keeping my distance…

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Mar 27 2014 March 27, 2014 November 20, 2014 by Ryan

Wallerby

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Down at Wallaby Ranch in Davenport, FL doing a landing clinic sponsored by Wills Wing for their annual “demo days” and anniversary celebration event.  We had favorable weather and filmed landings this morning, with the first of two classroom sessions after breakfast was served.  Tomorrow morning looks like rain, but we’ll be doing the second…

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Mar 24 2014 March 24, 2014 November 20, 2014 by Ryan

Start ’em young

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Scarlett is already taking quite a liking to hang gliding! And a cool video by Ellenville pilot “Jimmy D” from flying 3/21/14


Mar 06 2014 March 6, 2014 March 6, 2014 by Ryan

Scottie smiles

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Had a great hike with Scarlett up at Sam’s Point today. Man that smile just melts my heart!