First 4th generation glider pilot?

[Sean Franke]

Alex Franke, Wings & Wheels Want Ads webmaster is set to solo in two weeks on his 14th birthday. Is he going to be the first 4th generation glider pilot? Anyone know of another?

Proud Dad,

Sean Franke

[Sean Fidler]

That's awesome Sean and Alex and Franke family! Congrats and good luck on the flight!

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On Monday, July 14, 2014 9:28:17 AM UTC-4, Sean Franke wrote:
> Alex Franke, Wings & Wheels Want Ads webmaster is set to solo in two weeks on his 14th birthday. Is he going to be the first 4th generation glider pilot? Anyone know of another?
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> Sean Franke

Really cool.
That will make a great photo opportunity. Maybe a video?
We're encouraging our generation glider pilot to wait a while before starting the 4th. He was part of our 3 generations in one contest event six years ago. We think that was a first, at least in the US. McMaster family has since followed suit.

UH

[Steve Leonard[_2_]]

Last I heard from Alan Bikle, they may have 4 generations. But, I think you will be there before them. Looking forward to hearing the official news of his solo flight!

Steve Leonard

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Go Alex! I know he has been ready for a few years. We will be thinking of him.
Susan, Tim, And Sarah EY
On Monday, July 14, 2014 8:28:17 AM UTC-5, Sean Franke wrote:
> Alex Franke, Wings & Wheels Want Ads webmaster is set to solo in two weeks on his 14th birthday. Is he going to be the first 4th generation glider pilot? Anyone know of another?
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[Brad Alston]

Alex Franke, Wings & Wheels Want Ads webmaster is set to solo in two weeks on his 14th birthday. Is he going to be the first 4th generation glider pilot? Anyone know of another?

Proud Dad,

Sean Franke

First 4th or not...this is a great achievement for the family...congratulations! Like UH, pictures/videos would be a treat!

Brad.

[Andrew[_14_]]

Cool! Congrats

And that's an interesting thought... Probably would have to ask some German families as they're likely to have the record.



On Monday, July 14, 2014 9:28:17 AM UTC-4, Sean Franke wrote:
> Alex Franke, Wings & Wheels Want Ads webmaster is set to solo in two weeks on his 14th birthday. Is he going to be the first 4th generation glider pilot? Anyone know of another?
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[Wojciech Scigala]

Użytkownik Sean Franke napisał:

> Alex Franke, Wings & Wheels Want Ads webmaster is set to solo in two
> weeks on his 14th birthday. Is he going to be the first 4th
> generation glider pilot? Anyone know of another?
The question has been posted in polish forums, with no positive answer.
Germans are still on the suspects list, nevertheless your 4G might be
setting a new world record.

Congratulations Sean and good luck Alex!

(do not rush for the 5G)

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Wojtuś

[Retting]

To get more than 4, wouldn't your family have to be rabbits? Anyone have information on when the first 'Soaring' flight took place?
My grandpa 21 generations ago fell off a cliff fighting the Romans in Germania, but all he did was glide. Right pass a beautiful soaring Eagle. He failed, as I often do, to connect the dots passing the bird.
Something tells me your young lad will soar on his birthday.
You should buy him a Discus 2b.
Free shipping.
R

[Andy K]

On Saturday, July 19, 2014 1:53:30 PM UTC-4, Retting wrote:
> To get more than 4, wouldn't your family have to be rabbits? Anyone have information on when the first 'Soaring' flight took place?
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> My grandpa 21 generations ago fell off a cliff fighting the Romans in Germania, but all he did was glide. Right pass a beautiful soaring Eagle. He failed, as I often do, to connect the dots passing the bird.
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LOL, that was funny!

[Sean Franke]

It's official! Alex soloed yesterday at Sky Sailing in Warner Springs, CA. See pictures at Wings & Wheels Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wings-Wheels/159343597591652?ref=hl

Sean Franke

[Luke Szczepaniak]

On 07/29/2014 12:52 PM, Sean Franke wrote:
> It's official! Alex soloed yesterday at Sky Sailing in Warner Springs, CA. See pictures at Wings & Wheels Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wings-Wheels/159343597591652?ref=hl
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Congratulations!

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On Tuesday, July 29, 2014 12:52:55 PM UTC-4, Sean Franke wrote:
> It's official! Alex soloed yesterday at Sky Sailing in Warner Springs, CA. See pictures at Wings & Wheels Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wings-Wheels/159343597591652?ref=hl
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Excellent!
UH