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California LZ discussions

bluefox — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:12:59 GMT

Post any questions or discussions about "Post your best California launch sites" here rather than on the launch site list..

RE: Post your best California Launch Sites

bluefox — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:09:32 GMT

Salton Sea LZ at the Dome

1. Good beach at the Salton Sea, this is the old site of the Paratoys Fly-in. Standard Salton Sea winds. Try to find the lone phone booth that sits on a hill top across the hwy.

2. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114374530207764030287.00047ef337b3fea871194&ll=33.351824,-115.969834&spn=0.00406,0.006899&t=h&z=17

Post your best California Launch Sites

bluefox — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:00:39 GMT

LZ list for inland California and coastal beach flying...

Post format:

1. Describe your LZ and list any restrictions, weather issues, prevailing winds, ease of access, parking, and foot launch only or quad launch possible...

2. Find your LZ on Google Maps. Zoom to a nice frame of your area and copy from the <link> bar just above the map frame (use the http). Paste the Map link to your LZ photo for others to see.

3. If you are feeling super cool...collaborate with me on this map (copy paste entire link):

California Paramotor: The LZ

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=114374530207764030287.00047ef337b3fea871194

4. Please limit questions and discussions to "California LZ Discussions"

RE: MacPara Eden 3 Paraglider

todorbb — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:00:13 GMT

Does it have any patches and is the ad still available?

RE: REVIEW: Garmin GPSMAP 60CS

todorbb — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:34:19 GMT

I am using the Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS with Barometric Altimeter and Electronic Compass. Which is quite comfy and consumes less energy. The display is quite good and can be brightened enough to be visible in sunny days. I like most the feature that is waterproof and float in water. I dropped it once while flying over the sea and a friend down pick it up for me! It is still running

RE: California bay area or Central Valley PPG groups?

helitim — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:24:31 GMT

I was going to call you today but cannot find the pm you sent with your number. Please resend as I would like to talk.

Thank you,
Tim

RE: California bay area or Central Valley PPG groups?

helitim — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:11:31 GMT

Hello all,
I just found this site and would like to meet other local flyers as well. I live in Pleasanton and spend alot of time at the Delta (King's Island). Just purchased a PPG from an individual and waiting for delivery. I am a ASEL,I pilot. Have over 100 skydives and 65 hours in a gyrocopter. Love most anything that flies.
Brian, I see that you list Brentwood as home. Where are the best flying areas in your area?

Thanks,
Tim

RE: Newbie question: Miniplane vs BlackHawk?

1973parahead — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:49:45 GMT

Came across this plenty of power.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RDixlmRm-8

Michael

RE: Newbie question: Miniplane vs BlackHawk?

PAP125 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:50:32 GMT

Hi there, at less than 80kg a miniplane will power you just fine with a Top80 motor. You can get a miniplane with an evo100 motor which is slightly more powerful.
They are a nice machine, very light!

PAP

RE: California bay area or Central Valley PPG groups?

epoch — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:23:01 GMT

Many place to fly nearby, many motor pilots in norther California... I'll hit you up privately...

Brian