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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Friday, September 24, 2010

2010 PWC Superfinal Task 3

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LATE EDIT - Well today was a tough one for some of our guys - Jack Brown and Nick Greece were leading out, much of the day and had great t...
Thursday, September 23, 2010

2010 PWC Superfinal Task 2

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The cumulative results are HERE .  Nick Greece (USA) is leading the Superfinal after two tasks.  Eric Reed is the next US pilot at 23rd.  Le...
Wednesday, September 22, 2010

2010 PWC Superfinal Task 1

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The "LiveTracking" units didn't arrive in time for Task 1 so the provisional download leaderboard is as fresh as the news gets...
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Ask me why I fly . . . I dare ya.

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The perspectives available, when flying close to otherwise unviewable landscapes, at slow speed, and hanging from a virtually noiseless mach...
Monday, September 20, 2010

2010 Paragliding World Cup Super Final

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The PWC Superfinal begins this week.  For those of us, in the US, this year has been a very progressive and successful year for the top pi...
Thursday, September 16, 2010

Dunlap Pilots in Goal

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Frank Marquis just sent me this photo (taken by Jon Stallman) of the happy faces in goal on Sunday's BAPA race.  Congrats to everyone!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010

BAPA Comp in Dunlap - Sept. 2010

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Smoke at sunset The troops met in Dunlap for the last time in 2010 this weekend.  The weather was reasonable with clear skies and light w...
Saturday, September 4, 2010

Sun Valley Nats Day 6 - It's over. . .

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We met at 10AM for a pilot meeting today.  The cold front is coming and bringing with it, too much wind to safely task Saturday or Sunday.  ...
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Friday, September 3, 2010

Sun Valley Nats Day 5 Task 2

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Strategy session After yesterday's great task we were all looking forward to flying today.  The climbs were forecast to be a bit high...
Thursday, September 2, 2010

Sun Valley Nats Day4 Task 1 - NICE!

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Click on photo for larger version. We finally got some flying weather today.  Top of lift was only 10,500 feet before the start and the g...
Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Sun Valley Nats Day3 Task 1 - Cancelled due to winds

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Pilot Meeting at HQ at 10 am this morning. No Task Today - The good flying weather starts on Thursday! Tim
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Sun Valley Nats Day2 Task 1 - Cancelled due to wind and low cloudbase.

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Click on photo for larger view Once again the day dawned cold and cloudy in Sun Valley.  The forecast wasn't very encouraging but we ...
Monday, August 30, 2010

Sun Valley Nats Day1 Task 1 - Cancelled due to wx.

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CLICK on photos for larger version The morning was very cold today and forecasts indicated it would be in the 20'sF at cloudbase, s...
Sunday, August 29, 2010

Sun Valley Pre Comp Prep

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The troops are gathering for the second leg of the US National PG competition.  The terrain is spectacular and the tasking options are many ...
Thursday, August 12, 2010

Flymaster B1 Nav

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Large vario display w/ 4 UDFs For an interesting twist to the B1Nav saga, see THIS . I've been fortunate enough to have the opportuni...
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Once again - Why We Fly

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I fly with some cool guys at work.  They have been flying their whole lives and have reached a level in aviation where over 350 people trust...
Friday, July 30, 2010

Kinsley Thomas Wong needs your help & support

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Kinsley Thomas Wong, (many of you know him as Kinsley Wong) was involved in a very serious kiteboarding accident recently. Kinsley has alway...
Sunday, July 25, 2010

2010 Chelan PWC - Day 7 - Task 6

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77K Out and Return task from LAUNCH to BREWSTER SCHOOL to CHELAN BUTTE to SOCCER FIELD The day started slowly and lift was weak at the But...
Friday, July 23, 2010

2010 Chelan PWC - Day 6 - Task 5

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120Km task from CHELAN BUTTE to 50K arc to CHELAN BUTTE to GONAM PEAK and back to SOCCER FIELD.   The task today was simple, cross a 4k e...
Thursday, July 22, 2010

Gradient XC3 - Impressions after some XC Competition Flying

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For those who are watching this blog for info on my experiences with the Gradient Avax XC3 , I can say this - It is one sweet wing.  My hope...
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Tim
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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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