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July 30th 08, 05:26 AM
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Osaba to claim World Record for freestyle? distance
As reported in the Austin American-Statesman, Gary Osaba flew a 615
mile (~989.7 km) flight on July 24, 2008 from Zapata, Texas to near Lorenzo, Texas. It was reported as a "freestyle distance" flight, direct distance is about 490 statute miles, so perhaps a free distance with turn points is the attempt? Despite the ambiguity of the news account, the article is well documented and photographed. See http://www.statesman.com/news/conten...24gliding.html. Congratulations Gary! Please, when you have a chance, let us know some details about this flight. Regards, John 
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