I was the fourth pilot to take off that day. Phil Richards was first, followed by
Lloyd Pack, then Gary Waugh or myself, can't remember. The final pilot of the day was Jimmy Vaughn. He is the last one seen flying in this video. The first flyer in the video is Phil Richards. It was truly magnificent to be able to fly into the Grand Canyon by foot launching off the edge., I am very lucky to have had this opportunity in my life.
Chueffer Yes,Bill Moyes did fly the Canyon and he was true pioneer in the sport. A difference was that Bill's flight was unathorized and a "tow" launch. This flight was a feasibility flight for the park but with very a difficult cliff launch.The pilots had only 3 steps to launch with one pilot flying seated. With regard to what they had to prove? Nothing! We simply had that once in a lifetime opportunity to fly The Grandest of Canyons. I hope that gives you a bit of insight. I was pilot 1 Phil R
I don't get it.Bill Moyes flew the Grand Canyon years before 1976.Maybe they had something to prove,but I don't know what it is .Anoyher version of the vidieo with sound would be nice .
I was there on that great event and it was very spiratual seeing these guys take that leap of faith with a slight wind at their backs. Gary Waugh was one of the fliers. He is the last person on the vidio. There was a great 16mm film made of the flights but I can't remember who shot it.
that aint 1976
thats a modern day hang glider design
kirtokosseamrica 1 year ago
I was there. Rick, Sargon and the gang ...will never forget it. I was a student of Rick's at the time helping the Park service... -V
coldfusion1111 1 year ago
I was the fourth pilot to take off that day. Phil Richards was first, followed by
Lloyd Pack, then Gary Waugh or myself, can't remember. The final pilot of the day was Jimmy Vaughn. He is the last one seen flying in this video. The first flyer in the video is Phil Richards. It was truly magnificent to be able to fly into the Grand Canyon by foot launching off the edge., I am very lucky to have had this opportunity in my life.
Still dreaming of canyon soaring,
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Chuck Rhodes
windcsky1 1 year ago
Chueffer Yes,Bill Moyes did fly the Canyon and he was true pioneer in the sport. A difference was that Bill's flight was unathorized and a "tow" launch. This flight was a feasibility flight for the park but with very a difficult cliff launch.The pilots had only 3 steps to launch with one pilot flying seated. With regard to what they had to prove? Nothing! We simply had that once in a lifetime opportunity to fly The Grandest of Canyons. I hope that gives you a bit of insight. I was pilot 1 Phil R
GCHiker1 3 years ago 2
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windcsky1 1 year ago
I don't get it.Bill Moyes flew the Grand Canyon years before 1976.Maybe they had something to prove,but I don't know what it is .Anoyher version of the vidieo with sound would be nice .
chueffer 3 years ago
Great footage! Thanks for posting this.
NMERider 3 years ago
KOOL!! Thanks for posting! I was flying bamboo and plastic back then.
zappr5 3 years ago
I was there on that great event and it was very spiratual seeing these guys take that leap of faith with a slight wind at their backs. Gary Waugh was one of the fliers. He is the last person on the vidio. There was a great 16mm film made of the flights but I can't remember who shot it.
willietriker 4 years ago
I was born in 1976. Are any of them still flying today? Inspring.
damunchiman 4 years ago