Don't forget that this Sunday is National Aviation Day. That means that Hang Glide Chicago will be at Indiana Dunes from 12 to 3 demonstrating hang gliding to the masses. All are welcome.
We'll be flying at the field all weekend as well! Come out and see us.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Monday, August 6, 2018
Come ENJOY a Meteor Shower
This week Saturday is a very special day. Weather depending, we will have awesome views of the Perseids meteor shower, which is supposed to peak Saturday night. Bring out your telescope and set up along the runway! We'll have chairs, blankets, and blow up beds for those who just want to gaze. We might even have popcorn. :)
Here is some more information on the meteor shower online:
https://www.space.com/32868-perseid-meteor-shower-guide.html
According to NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke, the Perseids are perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year; and in 2018, they'll be the best shower of the year. During the Perseids' peak this month, spectators should see about 60-70 meteors per hour, but in outburst years (such as in 2016) the rate can be between 150-200 meteors an hour. The meteor shower's peak will be visible both the nights of Aug. 11-12 and Aug. 12-13, Cooke said, but he's inclined this year to lean toward the night of Aug. 12-13 for the better show. (Both, however, should be spectacular.)
"This year the moon will be near new moon, it will be a crescent, which means it will set before the Perseid show gets underway after midnight," Cooke told Space.com. "The moon is very favorable for the Perseids this year, and that'll make the Perseids probably the best shower of 2018 for people who want to go out and view it." The Perseids are rich in fireballs, so the show should be even better.
Here is some more information on the meteor shower online:
https://www.space.com/32868-perseid-meteor-shower-guide.html
According to NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke, the Perseids are perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year; and in 2018, they'll be the best shower of the year. During the Perseids' peak this month, spectators should see about 60-70 meteors per hour, but in outburst years (such as in 2016) the rate can be between 150-200 meteors an hour. The meteor shower's peak will be visible both the nights of Aug. 11-12 and Aug. 12-13, Cooke said, but he's inclined this year to lean toward the night of Aug. 12-13 for the better show. (Both, however, should be spectacular.)
"This year the moon will be near new moon, it will be a crescent, which means it will set before the Perseid show gets underway after midnight," Cooke told Space.com. "The moon is very favorable for the Perseids this year, and that'll make the Perseids probably the best shower of 2018 for people who want to go out and view it." The Perseids are rich in fireballs, so the show should be even better.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Labor Day Weekend @ Enjoy
It's not too soon to mark your calendars for Labor Day Weekend at Enjoy! We'll have crazy shenanigans all weekend.
Saturday - Bonfire and Cornhole (Bags) Tournament!
Sunday - Get out your favorite disco gear, and come to party for our Disco Fever BBQ. (Food $10.00 per person or $8.00 if you dress up!).
Monday - Get serious about flying with our spot landing contest.
As always, we'll be flying our rears off, and we'll likely be jumping in the pond afterwards! Discount camping is available for those staying the Friday through Monday.
Saturday - Bonfire and Cornhole (Bags) Tournament!
Sunday - Get out your favorite disco gear, and come to party for our Disco Fever BBQ. (Food $10.00 per person or $8.00 if you dress up!).
Monday - Get serious about flying with our spot landing contest.
As always, we'll be flying our rears off, and we'll likely be jumping in the pond afterwards! Discount camping is available for those staying the Friday through Monday.
Aviation Day at Indiana Dunes
Come out and join Hang Glide Chicago at the Indiana Dunes Welcome Center August 19, from 12 to 3. We will have demonstration gliders out, be instructing guests on glider operations, answering all your hang gliding questions. AND you get to jump in the simulator and experience what weight shift control is like. We look forward to seeing you there.
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