Haha. I have that same problem. I don't fit in a lot of places. I'm the old fat guy with the beard sitting on the steps.Liam wrote:Flying is a definite NO for me.
Here is a picture which includes me. This was taken last weeking while on tour with my buddies.
I am the bearded guy on the right making a GL1800 look small.
Planes are not built for someone of my stature.
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New job, new plane: B200. Oldewing, I’m heading to OSU this evening in it. Say hi if you’re around?
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I think he gets to work about 4 or 5 am.
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and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Dang I missed him for sure then. I already came and went
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Did not see that you where coming, was here most of the day. Not on the ramp all the time these days. I am out in the field still, just working on lighting systems and the such. But I will run up from and look fer ya.
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06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......
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And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......
Team 898
Team LTD 993
Team 76 R2B3
And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
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some video of clearing the runway yesterday. Mine is the first truck you see.
some video of clearing the runway yesterday. Mine is the first truck you see.
82 GL1100 Interstate-Oldewing October 23 BOTM
06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......
Team 898
Team LTD 993
Team 76 R2B3
And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......
Team 898
Team LTD 993
Team 76 R2B3
And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
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Well done video ....
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‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
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Very cool! (Pun intended) But I’m pretty happy I’m stuck in FL for the moment. Not a big fan of that white stuff.
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First of all, Merry Christmas y’all.
Got to fly this lil beastie last week. Different world altogether, but still glad I’m not a full time jet dude... suitcases are too big.
Got to fly this lil beastie last week. Different world altogether, but still glad I’m not a full time jet dude... suitcases are too big.
“I may be going to hell in a bucket, but at least I’m enjoying the ride”
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Nice, we have a couple of those based here at KOSU.
82 GL1100 Interstate-Oldewing October 23 BOTM
06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......
Team 898
Team LTD 993
Team 76 R2B3
And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......
Team 898
Team LTD 993
Team 76 R2B3
And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
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Yeah that's why I think I'm going to trade mine in....mensor wrote:... suitcases are too big.
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No Avgas for me. I enjoy the challenge of staying in the air with no combustion help.
My first glider was a heavily modified Libelle 301. Traded up to a DG-300, very comfy 42:1 glide ratio. After retiring I thought it would be better to bring the wife and actually go somewhere. Our son is a 3 hour drive away, much easier flying at 100 mph and no traffic.
BTW: If you think you want to fly a power plane, it costs ~$10,000 to get to the point of solo flying. Our soaring club charges $500 to join but that includes all of your instruction and use of club gliders. Four 40:1 2-seaters and a single seater. Just pay for the tows. Switching to power is a little training and a log book sign off.
Libelle 301.
DG-300.
Grob 109. (27:1 glide, seats 2 + luggage @ 100mph).
My first glider was a heavily modified Libelle 301. Traded up to a DG-300, very comfy 42:1 glide ratio. After retiring I thought it would be better to bring the wife and actually go somewhere. Our son is a 3 hour drive away, much easier flying at 100 mph and no traffic.
BTW: If you think you want to fly a power plane, it costs ~$10,000 to get to the point of solo flying. Our soaring club charges $500 to join but that includes all of your instruction and use of club gliders. Four 40:1 2-seaters and a single seater. Just pay for the tows. Switching to power is a little training and a log book sign off.
Libelle 301.
DG-300.
Grob 109. (27:1 glide, seats 2 + luggage @ 100mph).
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Soaring with a friend over the Saratoga Racetrack.
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I have always dreamed of that. Truly "in the wind", and the ultimate feeling of freedom.
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I've actually flown a glider with an instructor once, I really enjoyed it. Wondering now if there is a club in my area.
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