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Old February 25th 08, 09:08 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Mike the Strike
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Default Words terms & public perception

On Feb 25, 12:18 pm, Andy wrote:
On Feb 22, 10:47 pm, fredsez wrote:

Maybe you can understand words and have a suggestion. Fred


I usually get past the hang glider bit by explaining that I fly a 50ft
wingspan aircraft that has no engine. The hard one is "soaring".
Even people that think they know what I do ask me if I'm going
sailing.


......and then they ask how fast you fall down when the wind stops
blowing!

Mike