tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50877826061322178792024-03-09T18:46:08.782-08:00HGC Enjoy Times - BlogHang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-22639862247871510162018-09-12T20:25:00.001-07:002018-09-12T20:25:47.469-07:00Distinctly Fall, But We Are Not Done YetWhile Labor Day is gone for another year and fall is on the horizon, Hang Glide Chicago is going strong. Some of the best flying happens in the fall. The colder nights and warm days combined with plowed fields make for some nice thermals.<br />
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Come out to see us. Long range forecast is sunny and warm for this weekend!Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-30403129724288549422018-08-16T14:46:00.001-07:002018-08-16T14:46:04.641-07:00This Weekend at EnjoyDon'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. <br />
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We'll be flying at the field all weekend as well! Come out and see us. Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-83018905191058731212018-08-06T18:59:00.000-07:002018-08-06T18:59:57.539-07:00Come ENJOY a Meteor ShowerThis 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. :)<br />
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Here is some more information on the meteor shower online:<br />
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https://www.space.com/32868-perseid-meteor-shower-guide.html<br />
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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 <strong>the nights of Aug. 11-12 and Aug. 12-13</strong>, 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.)<br />
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"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.Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-84224968735772824432018-08-02T19:28:00.002-07:002018-08-02T19:28:58.898-07:00Labor Day Weekend @ Enjoy<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">It's not too soon to mark your calendars for Labor Day Weekend at Enjoy! We'll have crazy shenanigans all weekend. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Saturday - Bonfire and Cornhole (Bags) Tournament! </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">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!). </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Monday - Get serious about flying with our spot landing contest. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">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.</span></span></span>Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-47784990752701038022018-08-02T19:25:00.000-07:002018-08-02T19:25:43.175-07:00Aviation Day at Indiana DunesCome 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.Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-72421903937148116752018-07-27T21:04:00.001-07:002018-07-27T21:04:52.611-07:00Weekend flyingAs some of you aviation fans may know, this is Oshkosh weekend! Unfortunately, that means that our tow pilots will be at the airshow, and we will not have flight ops on Saturday. We will be up and running on Sunday, and back to our normal schedule next week. See you soon!Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-10831472445410402622018-07-16T13:00:00.002-07:002018-07-16T13:00:38.281-07:00Another Weekend in Paradise Hang Glide Chicago had a great weekend! We started Saturday with some much needed rain. Around noon the skies cleared, the sun came out, and we enjoyed a marvelous sunset. Sunday was a hot one! Hot and humid, but our fellow flyers had lots of fun at the field. <br />
<br />Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-46764737444934707312018-07-13T15:17:00.000-07:002018-07-13T15:17:01.029-07:00weekend outlook 7/13/2018<br />
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Sunday better than Saturday</div>
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Not awesome, but I’ll take an hour here or there, when I can
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Sunday (both places)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hot, mostly sunny 87° wind s @ 6 mph<o:p></o:p></div>
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WW and KK showing just under 400 fpm to 3k’ish (not very
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These are NAM forecasts and I’m hoping that the day of RAP
forecast is better.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Currently KK shows lift going slightly higher, but that will
change in 2 days.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am planning to fly somewhere on Sunday. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Saturday could be ok at KK if the rain stays away. (Check satellite
in the AM)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-90560046168364612442018-07-06T07:30:00.000-07:002018-07-06T17:29:51.265-07:00weekend outlook July 7th & 8th<br />
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Saturday afternoon will finish better at kk.<br />
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1<sup>st</sup>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
SUNNY WEEKEND THAT’S NOT BLOWN OUT!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The details get more difficult. The numbers are below, so
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<b>Mostly I think both days are flyable, but probably not
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I think Saturday will be slightly better at WW<o:p></o:p></div>
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I think Sunday will be better at KK.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I don’t know if I have time on Sunday to fly and go to Bill’s
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These numbers come from XCSkies. DrJack shows lower lift, but
better BS ratios to higher altitudes. Which is correct? I don’t know.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Saturday July 7th<o:p></o:p></div>
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KK<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunny 85°<o:p></o:p></div>
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lift 450 fpm to 3k'<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wind E @ 7 mph<o:p></o:p></div>
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BS ratio 4.4 (difficult)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dew point spread 31<o:p></o:p></div>
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No CU's<o:p></o:p></div>
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WW<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunny 84°<o:p></o:p></div>
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lift 500+ fpm to 4k'<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wind S @ 9 mph<o:p></o:p></div>
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BS ratio 5 (difficult)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dew point spread 38<o:p></o:p></div>
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No CU's<o:p></o:p></div>
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BS ratio 10 (good)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dew point spread 22<o:p></o:p></div>
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WW<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunny 83°<o:p></o:p></div>
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BS ratio 2.6 (not flyable)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-7685786111059740252018-06-22T09:53:00.003-07:002018-06-22T09:58:50.603-07:00Area weather Sat & Sun Jun 22-23Looks like could be WW on Saturday, KK looking weak<br />
And then Sunday <b>GOOD </b>for KK with WW looking weak<br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Lift 400 fpm to 4k’ Cloudbase</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Wind aloft N @ 7 mph</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>OD unlikely</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Temp and the ground 76°</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Sun Jun 24 - NAM</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Wind aloft NW @ 3 mph</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>BS ratio 25 <-!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>OD unlikely</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Temp and the ground 82°</b></span><br />
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If you were picking one day (and I am) currently Sunday at Enjoy is where you’ll see me.<br />
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As always, I’ll try to repost if things change.<br />
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Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-72897307028459793092018-06-18T06:39:00.002-07:002018-06-18T06:39:48.140-07:00Flying Saturday and SundayThere will be flying this Saturday and Sunday, weather depending. Indeed, unless posted - here - otherwise, we fly on Saturdays and Sundays. Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-57856271930052408442018-06-15T12:35:00.001-07:002018-06-15T12:38:44.346-07:00another brief forecast - go tomorrowI am saying that Saturday has a better BS ratio than Sunday and that KK looks better than WW<br />
It’s going to be a bit breezy, but we might get in some flying (could be good for XC)<br /><br />KK Saturday<br />DrJack Jun 16 - NAM<br />Lift 450+ fpm to CUbase 5k’<br />B/S Ratio 7<br />BL Wind SW @ 13<br /><br />Temp@2m 92.9 <- effin hot<br /><br />CU @ Enjoy<br /><br />Sunday looks like drift exceeds liftHang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-1991668035947528042018-06-12T08:55:00.001-07:002018-06-12T08:55:33.277-07:00No, it's ThursdayThursday appears to be a flying day up north.<br />
500+ fpm lift to about 4500'<br />
Wind aloft s@8 mph for a BS ratio of 8<br />
A decent flying day in between too much wetHang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-77161135667446110162018-06-11T11:31:00.002-07:002018-06-11T11:31:23.683-07:00Wednesday maybe - if not too windy<div class="MsoNormal">
Wednesday maybe - if not too windy<o:p></o:p></div>
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Forecasts differ on winds (and KK vs WW)<o:p></o:p></div>
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But this could be the day this week<o:p></o:p></div>
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In addition to tandems running all morning, we had a pilot out from Michigan and a pilot out for Lookout. We are always happy to see our brethren from afar out at Enjoy. Please come back and visit us soon!<br />
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Sunday ended up being blown out, but all the better for some field maintenance. It takes a lot of maintenance days throughout the year to keep Enjoy operational, so thanks to all who came out to help and to Enjoy! <br />
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See you next weekend.Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-66116768416106516652018-05-25T08:47:00.002-07:002018-05-25T08:51:21.241-07:00Weekend outlook Saturday Sunday Monday - looks like some great flying opportunities!<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt;">In general KK looks better than WW for the weekend so I’ll limit
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt;">3 good flying days. Sunday a bit windier aloft, so maybe not so
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt;">I have to say that there is enough good that you ought to go out to
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt;">The models vary. The NAM forecast (which we use the most) says
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt;">600 fpm lift to 6k’<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>which
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<pre><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Sunday May 27 – very good with possibly stronger winds aloft<o:p></o:p></span></pre>
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<pre><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">500+ fpm lift to 5’ or 6k’ (diff forecasts) (skysight says 7-8k’around 2pm<o:p></o:p></span></pre>
<pre><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Wind aloft SW @ 12 (here GFS forecast is optimistically less windy<o:p></o:p></span></pre>
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<pre><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">650+ fpm to 6k’ (averaging forecasts<o:p></o:p></span></pre>
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Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-25429915966961617662018-05-21T17:06:00.001-07:002018-05-21T19:32:04.172-07:00Memorial Day Weekend Grand OpeningHang Glide Chicago wants to welcome everyone out for a great new season of flying. This coming weekend in honor of Memorial Day, we will be having events all weekend long.<br />
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Saturday, we will have our ball drop contest, followed by fireworks in the evening.<br />
Sunday, start your morning out right with a pancake breakfast. Enjoy the afternoon with a spot landing contest, and stay over for a bonfire Sunday night!<br />
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We'll be out Saturday, Sunday, and Monday this coming weekend, and we are offering discount camping for the weekend! Campers who come Friday and stay through Monday will pay only $20.00 per person for the weekend.Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-32352537366640885912018-04-23T08:43:00.002-07:002018-04-23T08:43:38.017-07:00It's early, but maybe flyable this weekend!!<br />
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SAT APR 28 Sunny<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>
62°<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>0% <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>NNW 14 mph<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>55%<o:p></o:p></div>
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66°<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>0% <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>SSE<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7
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Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-76488876578212759862018-04-23T06:16:00.000-07:002018-04-23T06:16:34.460-07:00The 1st big HG race - 2018 Quest Air NationalsThis week was the week of one of the big HG races of the year.<br />
We know some of the guys flying there and always hope they do well.<br />
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Our own Krzysztof Grzyb finished 9th overall! Yea Kris!<br />
I was watching a bit, and it seemed like he didn't do well the 1st day, but did well the rest of the comp.<br />
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The final results:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
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#<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Name<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Glider<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Total<br />
1<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Zac Majors<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Wills Wing T2C 144<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3004<br />
2<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Christian Ciech<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Icaro Laminar 14.1<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2968<br />
3<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>John Simon<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Aeros Combat C 12.7<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2625<br />
4<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sandy Dittmar<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Wills Wing T2C 144<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2624<br />
5<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Jonny Durand<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Moyes RX 3.5 Pro<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2619<br />
6<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Alvaro Sandoli<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>WW T2C 144<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2528<br />
7<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bruce Barmakian<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Aeros Combat 12.7<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2497<br />
8<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Glen Volk<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Moyes RX 3.5<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2457<br />
9<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Krzysztof Grzyb<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Moyes RX 3.5 Pro<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2373<br />
10<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Malcolm Brown<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Wills Wing T2C 144<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2298<br />
<br />Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-53782852877192213852018-04-09T18:04:00.002-07:002018-04-19T06:30:04.173-07:00Maintenance Day - Saturday April 21, 2018HGC invites you down to Enjoy Field for a pre-flying season Maintenance Day Saturday April 21, 2018. Come out, knock the dust of your equipment, and make sure everything is ready to go for the season opener. If you need parts or equipment ordered, now is the time to do it! Contact us today.<br />
If not too rainy, we'll pull planes out so you can work on your gliders in the big hangar!Hang Glide Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204828287548289865noreply@blogger.com0Enjoy Field-4LL4, 3234 N 700 East Rd, Clifton, IL 60927, USA40.976057399999988 -88.00165090000001615.454022899999988 -129.31024490000001 66.498091899999991 -46.693056900000016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087782606132217879.post-42347401000573866662018-04-09T07:38:00.000-07:002018-04-09T07:47:23.156-07:001st soaring forecast of the season<br />
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So, the entire area is shown as SOARABLE!<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you could get to a place to launch and were willing to
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It’s going to warm up soon, but I think It’s gonna be a
little bit yet b4 flying. We’ll keep our eye on it however we have some wind
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