Timo's Paragliding Blog

Paragliding adventures of a pilot flying XC in competitions and scoring in the "top of the middle third."
Flight descriptions, Competition tips, recap of results, and US competition schedule.

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Saturday, June 30, 2007

U.S. Nats Day 7 - We gave it a go . . .

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We gave it a go today - Strong & crossed winds at launch and weak lift. The task called was a 100k downwind run. I didn't like condi...
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Friday, June 29, 2007

U.S. Nats Day 6 - Lakeview blows even more

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Today was a no fly day. Winds at launch are forecast to be 15 kts. & winds aloft forecasts predict winds at 9000’ & 12,000’ to 30-4...
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Thursday, June 28, 2007

U.S. Nats Day 5 - Lakeview blows some more

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No flying today & probably not tomorrow either. . .The wind sure does blow in this area. Dave & I went to the pilot meeting at 8:45...
Wednesday, June 27, 2007

U.S. Nats Day 4 - Third Task

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Today, as forecast, the wind was blowing at launch. Conditions were marginal, but there were definite lulls that would allow for safe launc...
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U.S. Nats Day 3 - Second Task

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I woke up this morning feeling good - I had placed 19th in the first task of the US Nats! I made some good decisions & got lucky at the...
Monday, June 25, 2007

U.S. Nats Day 2 - First Task

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Today the wind was light at launch & Dave & I were ready to fly physically & mentally. A task was set early which had an entry ...
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Sunday, June 24, 2007

U.S. Nats Day 1 - Lakeview blows

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Lakeview is an interesting, quaint town located in the high plains of SE Oregon. The landscape is filled with rustic ranches & alkali la...
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Saturday, June 23, 2007

Rat Race Day 7 - Final Task

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I just got into a new Motel room in Lakeview after a 3 hour drive & it's late, so I'll keep it short. Today the weather was grea...
Friday, June 22, 2007

Rat Race Day 6

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Only two more days. That's what Dave & I were thinking about, on our way to breakfast. Today's task would be the last long one...
Thursday, June 21, 2007

Rat Race Day 5 - Task Cancelled today

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Today the winds were forecast to be a blowin' but a 37 mile task was set. Noone was getting up in the valley or over launch so Dave ...
Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Rat Race Day 4

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Today I checked the weather & it looked like a fairly stable day. Our weather guru for the comp said his sources said it might turn out...
Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Rat Race Day 3

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View my flight HERE Scores for the day are HERE Cumulative scores are HERE Today looked great when we stopped for our ritual breakfast sandw...
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Monday, June 18, 2007

Rat Race Day 2

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To view today's flight, go HERE First I should explain what it is we are actually doing - Each day a task is set with waypoints that we ...
Sunday, June 17, 2007

Rat Race Day 1

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Today's flight is HERE Today was a glorious day with light winds and temps in the high 70's. A task was called that used many waypo...
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Saturday, June 16, 2007

Rat Race Day 0

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To view today's flight go to http://www.paraglidingforum.com/modules.php?name=leonardo&op=show_flight&flightID=8212 Today Dave ...
Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Preparing for the Rat Race & U.S. Nats

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Today I got back from Shanghai & I have tonight & tomorrow to get all my gear ready for the next two weeks of competitions. I'v...
Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Cuesta Ridge Today

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Today I woke to a call from Patrick at 9:45am & he was surprised to find me still in bed - well, I was kinda surprised too. But I usual...
Sunday, May 13, 2007

Tollhouse BAPA Competition

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Saturday This weekend was the first weekend of the year to fly at Tollhouse. This site has been the site of my best flight in a BAPA comp ...
Sunday, May 6, 2007

Wood Rat area & waypoints

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I have put together a map of the Woodrat Flying area with waypoints plotted. To see the name of the WP just place the curser on it. The ma...
Saturday, April 21, 2007

April 21, 2007 Dunlap, CA

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This weekend was the rescheduled weekend for the rain-out last weekend. It looked like it would be a one-day affair since a front is approa...
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In my spare time I fly paragliders for fun and compete in XC competitions. I also throw pots to vent my creative juices in my ceramics studio.

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