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On my own.

On May 7, 2017May 10, 2017 By flyinorangeIn travel2 Comments

Still riding the high from the paragliding flight shared with Rob while on the Gin Explorer, I get word that today will more or less be a repeat => an out and return to/through Engenheiro Caldas. Expecting that Rob will likely be focusing attention on one of my counterparts today, I mentally walk the route in anticipation …

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Cross Country Guidance.

On May 6, 2017May 10, 2017 By flyinorangeIn cross country, travelLeave a comment

The Brazilian Cross Country (XC) league is holding the latest in their year long XC contest here in Governor Valadares (GV). We were told to expect 93 pilots to attend this event so things might get cozy in the air. Thankfully the comp organizers are not going to close the launch meaning we don't have …

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Governador Valadares bound, Paraglider in tow.

On May 6, 2017May 10, 2017 By flyinorangeIn cross country, travelLeave a comment

First day in Governador Valadares. The main reason why most pilots come to Brazil is to fly here and to fly far (the second location is Quixada to the distant northeast, though only select few can and do fly there). The launch is on the lone mountain in the region, Ibituruna. At 1100 meters and …

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Castelo Cross Country Paragliding.

On May 6, 2017May 10, 2017 By flyinorangeIn cross country, travelLeave a comment

Conditions today are expected to be more unstable with a risk of overdevelopment, maybe even rain. The main group is to depart in the van @ 10AM and meetup with the flatbed at the Church located at the far end of the valley. The remainder of us (4 in total) are to join Steve in …

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