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Paragliding - A new edition of A Pilot's Training Manual

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The book has greatly expanded over the last three years.

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Mike Meier <<Mike>> writes:

Thanks for the complimentary mention of the Paragliding Training Manual in the Oz Report.  Although our website still refers to the release of a "brand new edition" - that featured 7th edition was actually released two years ago, and we are just now going to press on a further updated 8th edition release.

I would also like your readers to know that all of the expanded content in the 7th and 8th editions, (about half of the book as a whole), and all of the content of the now ninety minute accompanying bonus DVD, are the work of Mark Stucky, who took on the project three years ago of upgrading and expanding the original manual that I wrote back in 1991.

The manual has become considerably more than a "training" manual, and now covers the full spectrum of topics of interest to paraglider pilots at all levels of experience.

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Ham Radio

They are listening (Quest Air)

http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2006/11/06/100/

Loaded for Bear: FCC Issues Warnings Regarding Unlicensed Use of Ham Bands NEWINGTON, CT, Nov 6, 2006 -- The FCC has warned several individuals that unlicensed use of Amateur Radio transmitting equipment on 2 meters to facilitate their bear hunting activities is illegal and may result in substantial fines.  FCC Special Counsel in the FCC Spectrum Enforcement Division Riley Hollingsworth warned seven individuals in Grand Marais, Luzerne, Warren, Shelby Township and Newberry, Michigan, on October 19.

"While many hunters use Citizens Band radio or Family Radio Service equipment, the use of Amateur Radio equipment requires a license," Hollingsworth advised.  He also sent an Advisory Notice to the Michigan Bear Hunters Association with the suggestion to post it on the Association's Web site.

In a similar situation, the Commission attempted to enlist the aid of a Florida soaring center in spreading the word that glider pilots using its facility also need to avoid unlicensed operation on 2 meters.  Hollingsworth asked Quest Air Soaring Center in Groveland to advise its participants that unlicensed use of airborne radio equipment not only violates federal law but causes widespread interference to licensed stations.  He suggested the soaring center post the Advisory Notice on its Web site as well.

Thanks to UltraSport.

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