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The Ramp rebuild continues

The radial part is gone for now. (Henson s Gap ramp, TN)

oliver gregory <olliettt1955> writes:

Rainy weather has slowed us down a little.  The radial part of the ramp is gone.  Footings are poured for the supports for the steel radial beams.  We expect the steel erectors will have their work finished this week.  We'll begin some decking next weekend.  Thanks to all for the help.  We appreciate all the generous contributions that have made this project possible.

We are planning a fun three day mini meet over the Memorial Day weekend.

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Moyes Matrix harness

(This topic is in: Mar.20 Mar.3'02 )

I've yet to try out my new one, as things got in the way (Moyes factory in Botany, Australia)

http://ozreport.com/12.022#4

http://ozreport.com/12.032#0

I have yet to follow up with an article of my own on my new Moyes Matrix harness.  In the mean time here is a happy customer with pictures: http://ozreport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11192.

Also check here: http://picasaweb.google.com/moyesusa/MatrixAirScoop

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Adjusting your hang glider

It doesn't necessarily come right from the factory to you.

http://ozreport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11189

This is an example of how a little adjustment that the manufacturer may not have made specifically for you can mean the difference between a glider you hate and one you love.

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2008 WRE?

Is it going to be dry this year? (Zapata, Texas)

Gary Osoba <wosoba> writes:

Zapata Update: It's not even spring yet here in the northern hemisphere.  But at t 5:30 pm this evening, it was 99 degrees F.  in Zapata.  They have already cracked 100 degrees a couple of times.  Might bode well for a new round of world record this year.  Stay tuned.

From NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, hotter and drier than normal in the south, southwest.

The temperature outlook for MAM 2008 indicates greater than normal chances of above normal temperatures for most of the western and southern US., based on the combined influences of la Nina and the trend.  Below normal temperatures are most probable along the pacific coast in the lower Alaskan panhandle, the pacific northwest and southern California.  Elsewhere, the forecast calls for equal chances (ec) of above, near and below average temperatures.

The precipitation outlook for MAM 2008 indicates an enhanced probability of below average precipitation amounts in the southwest, the southern and central plains, the lower Mississippi valley and along the gulf coast, and much of the southeast including Florida and the Atlantic coastal states as far north as the Chesapeake bay.  These precipitation anomalies are the expected response to a strong la Nina in addition to the lesser influence of precipitation trends.  Elsewhere, the forecast calls for equal chances (ec) of above, near and below average precipitation.

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