The day has been a resounding success (well, aside from being chased to the ground by an approaching storm). A decent short XC and successful test of GliderHUDs ability to generate an unsigned (no G record) IGC track log. We celebrate by capping off the day with a carne-val of sorts - a visit to …
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Cross Country Paragliding in Brazil: I’m all about cloudbase, ’bout cloudbase, no sink out.
I think its Tuesday now - but I am not quite sure. I guess that is a good sign - once one forgets which day of the week it is, they are truly on vacation. The forecast is starting to resemble what GV is all about - scattered clouds, light winds. There is a risk …
Ibituruna Tour in Governador Valadares: Part 2
10AM start. Greet the lads outside the pousada and shove the glider bag into the back of the truck. Steve mentions a rather curious find by one of his clients that got sucked into a backyard party after a long XC the year previous. A rather phallic looking bottle opener that the hosts of the …
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Ibituruna Tour in Governador Valadares: Part 1.
The first flight down, the caipirinhas consumed @ the Joa*, and a day called. Next day looks more promising - the ground is drying out so we should be able to find a bit more lift and perhaps a bit stronger than 0.1 m/s bubbles. Morning: Everything is charged. The most perplexing thing about Brazil …
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Paragliding with Steve Barton and XCBrazil: Let there be Flight.
The night before, the faintest glow of a sunset - could the clouds be departing? This morning, mostly overcast but with blue patches. Me thinks we might be getting some airtime today. Word is Steve will be by @ 10. There is no rush as we will wait for things to clear up - the …
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To Cumuruxatiba and Back.
Saturday morning. Truck and car loaded up with pilots, non-flying partners, and kit. The coast is our destination, flying is our goal. Dean mentioned having flown north of Prado in the state of Bahai last spring, so there was a chance the winds may be favourable and allow for some coastal ridge soaring. What we …
Disculpe. Nao fallo Portuguese, mas…
... procurado una batteria. The phrase of the day Saturday afternoon as I trek from farmacia (pharmacy) to farmacia in search of a CR2032 for the Snow2 remote. Say the above, hold up dead battery. If a long explanation follows - it is bad news (see Azul: Live the Aventura) - no battery. A smile, …
Azul Airlines: Live the Aventura.
The shortest path to disappointment is attachment to an outcome. Go along for the ride, enjoy the sights, and eventually you'll end up where you are supposed to be (which if you are lucky is where you originally intended). The morning starts off just like any other layover - roll out of bed early, double check …
Transformation: Gin Carrera to Gin Carrera+.
Rejoice! After two months, the line set has arrived. When I first demo'd the Gin Carrera, I remarked on the inability to A+C's the wing during launch due to a rather unique riser configuration. The C3 line is mounted to a floating maillon between the main B and C attachment points. The webbing upon which …
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Small Victories with the Gin Carrera.
July First, a welcome mid week holiday. Onto the West Coast Soaring Club Line group to pop a quick, 'Anyone flying Bridal?' Andrei replies, "sometime after noon." Car loaded and out the door. I will likely be sitting around for a few hours waiting for a ride to show, but as the investment adage goes, …
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