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originaljoe
Jan 26, 2003, 10:02 PM
In the video Endless Lift 3 Paul Naton demonstrates a way to DS by flying through low pressure pockets in level areas on the frontside of hills.

I found the chance to do that today on a slope I found with big gash in it caused by quarry work. My little Lucia DLG preformed famously in air that otherwise barely kept the plane aloft. I was a blast, although not as powerful as the backside I'm sure.

I had to share this and tell all that you don't have to live close to Parker Mountain or Cape Blanco to enjoy the thrill of DS. I found it a good way to practice maintaining control in a tight circle.

My agile Lucia has been a great light light sloper for me (but not very competitive in HLG contests.) I have built up the joint holding the tail surfaces with carbon and glass.

mothflyer
Jan 28, 2003, 05:21 PM
hey joe

this tim k. I was on the slope with you this last weekend on bald peak and was wondering where you guys got those switch jacks for your reciever/battery switch

thanks

originaljoe
Jan 28, 2003, 06:23 PM
You can get then from..

http://www.shredair.com/

or make your own

http://www.californiasailplanes.com/Powerjack.html