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Old August 13th 12, 12:18 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dan Marotta
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The old girl (38 years) finally could not face muster. So, considering that
I fly in the high desert, a ram air chute seemed in order for its better
controllability, higher forward speed, and good landing characteristics.

I took a training jump today and I am hooked! Now I just need to find the
time...

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Old August 13th 12, 01:07 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Sunday, August 12, 2012 7:18:42 PM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
The old girl (38 years) finally could not face muster. So, considering that

I fly in the high desert, a ram air chute seemed in order for its better

controllability, higher forward speed, and good landing characteristics.



I took a training jump today and I am hooked! Now I just need to find the

time...


I have a rigging innovations aviator I'm planning on selling($1,450, excellent condition, all options) let me know if you are interested.
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Old August 13th 12, 04:01 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dan Marotta
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Wish I'd spoken sooner... My brand new Aviator is due to be delivered in a
week or so... Great price, by the way.


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On Sunday, August 12, 2012 7:18:42 PM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
The old girl (38 years) finally could not face muster. So, considering
that

I fly in the high desert, a ram air chute seemed in order for its better

controllability, higher forward speed, and good landing characteristics.



I took a training jump today and I am hooked! Now I just need to find
the

time...


I have a rigging innovations aviator I'm planning on selling($1,450,
excellent condition, all options) let me know if you are interested.


 




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