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Old December 14th 04, 05:19 AM
Mark James Boyd
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Dan Babcock wrote:
So is this part of the new FAA Sport Pilot regs?


Hehe...I suppose this is "aerotow."
But what I really want is the first sport pilot-glider-astronaut.
The White Knight glider had something like a 135knot IAS?
Well, make it a little slower (120knots) and we have a deal, right?


I've corresponded with the clusterballoon guy. It seems
good soaring weather (violent thermals, strong ridge, or
wave) and balloons don't mix so well...
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