Steve Holte was not the guy I sold Christine to, however. There was a guy from Utah who was featured in some of the calendars flying Stratii at Dead Horse Point. You saw those photos. Another Steve. He moved to the PNW and flew at Dog.
You asked about my Stratus 5B (Christine). I know longer have her but I believe that Sunny Jim may. Yellow with black LE?
He got the glider from the wife of the pilot I sold it to when he passed away. You probably knew him. His last name escapes me now but his first name was Steve.
Christine was a totally psychotic bitch who showed the world that I wasn't man enough for her.
It was more fun, ever week a record was broken, new designs emerged, the sport was growing fast. We would road trip to Chelan, Kiwanda, Neahkahnie & Dog or soar Mt Si & Tiger close to home. I was at El Segundo when the first Quicksilver "Green Machine" ridge soared the beach dune to the amazement of everyone, it was truly the "golden age". It also helped to be young.
looking back... it seems the flying in the 70,s was WAY MORE FUN!
i know alot would disagree with me, but it is a real-ative thing, not a performance issue. And look ma! NO PARACHUTE!!!
After getting to over 12k, over dog, one time, (1978) i got a reserve chute for the next time i flew, and it was at dog. Thanks again for posting this.
I thinki might have found chris d. , into sail planes in nevada.
Start by visiting the United States Hang Gliding Association webpage, read and watch as many related videos as possible, find a school in you area. I recommend dual instruction as the safest way to begin. As with most aerial activities, hang gliding is not an activity for the casually interested; it requires commitment, concentration and most of all good judgment.
Start by visiting the United States Hang Gliding Association webpage, read and watch as many related videos as possible, find a school in you area. I recommend dual instruction as the safest way to begin. As with most aerial activities, hang gliding is not an activity for the casually interested; it requires commitment, concentration and most of all good judgment.
acrazedmaniac, Are you the same CD that is featured in my Kindome Hang Gliding video?
olsonspeed 1 year ago
Steve Holte was not the guy I sold Christine to, however. There was a guy from Utah who was featured in some of the calendars flying Stratii at Dead Horse Point. You saw those photos. Another Steve. He moved to the PNW and flew at Dog.
stratus5b 1 year ago
Brother Steven did pass away in a motorcycle accident a couple. maybe 3 years ago.
Gene Matthews passed about 1 1/2 years back.
stratus5b 1 year ago
Could it have been Steve Holtie (sp), I heard he was killed in a motorcycle accident a few years ago.
olsonspeed 1 year ago
You asked about my Stratus 5B (Christine). I know longer have her but I believe that Sunny Jim may. Yellow with black LE?
He got the glider from the wife of the pilot I sold it to when he passed away. You probably knew him. His last name escapes me now but his first name was Steve.
Christine was a totally psychotic bitch who showed the world that I wasn't man enough for her.
stratus5b 1 year ago
When you get in contact with Chis, tell him "Hello" from the Dog Mountain Free Air Force and to drop by Camano if he ever gets into town.
olsonspeed 1 year ago
It was more fun, ever week a record was broken, new designs emerged, the sport was growing fast. We would road trip to Chelan, Kiwanda, Neahkahnie & Dog or soar Mt Si & Tiger close to home. I was at El Segundo when the first Quicksilver "Green Machine" ridge soared the beach dune to the amazement of everyone, it was truly the "golden age". It also helped to be young.
olsonspeed 1 year ago
looking back... it seems the flying in the 70,s was WAY MORE FUN!
i know alot would disagree with me, but it is a real-ative thing, not a performance issue. And look ma! NO PARACHUTE!!!
After getting to over 12k, over dog, one time, (1978) i got a reserve chute for the next time i flew, and it was at dog. Thanks again for posting this.
I thinki might have found chris d. , into sail planes in nevada.
acrazedmaniac 1 year ago
I first flew Dog on March 22, 1975. The usual supects were there trying to figure it out.
I may be able get Chris Drake's email address for you.
stratus5b 1 year ago
@stratus5b
you still have a stratus 5?
i still want one!
acrazedmaniac 1 year ago
Start by visiting the United States Hang Gliding Association webpage, read and watch as many related videos as possible, find a school in you area. I recommend dual instruction as the safest way to begin. As with most aerial activities, hang gliding is not an activity for the casually interested; it requires commitment, concentration and most of all good judgment.
olsonspeed 1 year ago
Start by visiting the United States Hang Gliding Association webpage, read and watch as many related videos as possible, find a school in you area. I recommend dual instruction as the safest way to begin. As with most aerial activities, hang gliding is not an activity for the casually interested; it requires commitment, concentration and most of all good judgment.
olsonspeed 1 year ago
How does one get started with this sport?
aeroflying 1 year ago
@aeroflying Google USHPA
jacoherbst 1 year ago
I haven't seen Chris Drake in over 15 years. I asked the the other DMFAF members and Chris seems to be MIA.
olsonspeed 2 years ago
thanks!
does anyone know what happened to chucks son..chris?
acrazedmaniac 2 years ago