Unauthorized Pilot Photos
Everytime I need a break from working on my internet stuff, I find myself either looking at random paragliding-related things online, updating this blog, or both.
I was on: http://www.ojovolador.com/ and was going through some of the image galleries, when I found one with photos from the Caribbean challenge. There are quite a few pictures of the Canadians – yes it’s true – we rule. As I was going through them, I kept cringing, praying there wouldn’t be one of me. Well, there was one, but I guess it’s not so bad:
Looking at that picture makes me want a new harness – my ass looks fat! Yeah, my fat-ass harness is kind of funny, and I laugh at it too, but seriously, that harness does not look cool. Ha ha, yeah, so what if I’m shallow? I know it’s a very safe harness, but I don’t envision anyone who’s a serious pilot flying with something so hideous…and I am NOT vain!
Physio is officially done for my arm…jeez, what a ride that was: 3 weeks of physio, 5 weeks of physio/rehab for a little shoulder injury. My hand still goes numb sometimes for whatever reason, and it swelled up while I was bartending the other day so the problem is still there, but to a lesser degree. As long as it doesn’t interfere with flying I’ll be okay. Everyone tells me it just needs more time although 8 weeks seems like plenty to me. I vow right now, that this injury will not be an issue at all a year from now.
I haven’t seen that paramotor pilot for a few weeks now – I’ve been expecting to see him when it’s been nice out. Apparently a hang glider pilot (I think) followed him to where he landed (not flying of course) and informed him about flying in restricted airspace, when the guy whipped out a map and showed him that where he was flying was perfectly legal. I can’t say I’m overly familiar with the airspace designations of the area here in Calgary, but it seems odd that the area wouldn’t be designated as class c airspace. And if he was the same guy flying over Canada Olympic Park, this guy is definitely not out of the red. Besides, either way, I’ve seen him flying less than 1000’ over houses…
One month until my trip – crazy. I’m not in the mindset for it at all right now, but when I think about it, I get giddy – yay, a month of flying will be great. Paragliding is total escapism.
I was on: http://www.ojovolador.com/ and was going through some of the image galleries, when I found one with photos from the Caribbean challenge. There are quite a few pictures of the Canadians – yes it’s true – we rule. As I was going through them, I kept cringing, praying there wouldn’t be one of me. Well, there was one, but I guess it’s not so bad:
Looking at that picture makes me want a new harness – my ass looks fat! Yeah, my fat-ass harness is kind of funny, and I laugh at it too, but seriously, that harness does not look cool. Ha ha, yeah, so what if I’m shallow? I know it’s a very safe harness, but I don’t envision anyone who’s a serious pilot flying with something so hideous…and I am NOT vain!
Physio is officially done for my arm…jeez, what a ride that was: 3 weeks of physio, 5 weeks of physio/rehab for a little shoulder injury. My hand still goes numb sometimes for whatever reason, and it swelled up while I was bartending the other day so the problem is still there, but to a lesser degree. As long as it doesn’t interfere with flying I’ll be okay. Everyone tells me it just needs more time although 8 weeks seems like plenty to me. I vow right now, that this injury will not be an issue at all a year from now.
I haven’t seen that paramotor pilot for a few weeks now – I’ve been expecting to see him when it’s been nice out. Apparently a hang glider pilot (I think) followed him to where he landed (not flying of course) and informed him about flying in restricted airspace, when the guy whipped out a map and showed him that where he was flying was perfectly legal. I can’t say I’m overly familiar with the airspace designations of the area here in Calgary, but it seems odd that the area wouldn’t be designated as class c airspace. And if he was the same guy flying over Canada Olympic Park, this guy is definitely not out of the red. Besides, either way, I’ve seen him flying less than 1000’ over houses…
One month until my trip – crazy. I’m not in the mindset for it at all right now, but when I think about it, I get giddy – yay, a month of flying will be great. Paragliding is total escapism.
posted by Veronica at 2:22 PM
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