My new book

[gkemp]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CH67PHU?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Might be interesting to some of the pilots in the American southwest

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Thanks Gary!
Just bought and downloaded the book to my tablet, looking forward to reading it. Formatting the pictures for tablet use came out very well, flicking through the book is further whetting my appetite. Having fallen in love with flying during the Summer in the American west, this comes just in time to get me ready!
Herb, J7

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Yo Doctor,
I believe I was promised a signed copy for my "flipping the bird" story.
:>( JJ

[John Seaborn (A8)]

Hail Gary Kemp.

Yes he was my glider instructor and yes I have an undying love and appreciation for the guy and yes I am in the book. That said Gary is a true competitor. His love and appreciation for soaring is deeply infectious from back when we landed out a lot and liked it. His "lets go somewhere" from about halfway up the first thermal of the day became a muse. Before cell phones, SPOT, FLARM and hand held computers. When it was just you, a mid performance often wooden or metal glider, a few steam gages and the big playground in the sky. The discussions were generally about all about flying, competing, thermals and the weather. Missing was the latest upgrade discussion for this years wonder screen, shameless self promotion to star status based on an internet connection and uncivil snarky comments posted anonymously between members of the tiny band of brothers. Gary, while not as well known, is cut from the same cloth as the get-it-done generation of Karl, Dick, George and Doug. Guys you know based on their creativity, drive, guts and achievements not their ability master social media. Do not get me wrong I am as appreciative in how far we have come in soaring and society generally as the next guy and it may be just my youth that I miss but Gary's book opens a reminder of a slightly different age and for that I am grateful.


John Seaborn

[gkemp]

I will if I ever publish a hard copy but right now they are only in Ebook (Kindle) Format

[gkemp]

How very nice, thanks John.

[Dan Marotta]

Thanks for posting that! It took me back to great times learning this
wonderful thing we call soaring. :-)

On 3/3/2016 4:36 PM, John Seaborn (A8) wrote:
> Hail Gary Kemp.
>
> Yes he was my glider instructor and yes I have an undying love and appreciation for the guy and yes I am in the book. That said Gary is a true competitor. His love and appreciation for soaring is deeply infectious from back when we landed out a lot and liked it. His "lets go somewhere" from about halfway up the first thermal of the day became a muse. Before cell phones, SPOT, FLARM and hand held computers. When it was just you, a mid performance often wooden or metal glider, a few steam gages and the big playground in the sky. The discussions were generally about all about flying, competing, thermals and the weather. Missing was the latest upgrade discussion for this years wonder screen, shameless self promotion to star status based on an internet connection and uncivil snarky comments posted anonymously between members of the tiny band of brothers. Gary, while not as well known, is cut from the same cloth as the get-it-done generation of Karl, Dick, George and Doug. Guys you know based on their creativity, drive, guts and achievements not their ability master social media. Do not get me wrong I am as appreciative in how far we have come in soaring and society generally as the next guy and it may be just my youth that I miss but Gary's book opens a reminder of a slightly different age and for that I am grateful.
>
>
> John Seaborn

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Dan, 5J

[Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)]

On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 11:41:18 PM UTC-5, gkemp wrote:
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CH67PHU?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
>
> Might be interesting to some of the pilots in the American southwest

Thanks for posting this. Great to read the excerpt provided. Hope sales are worthwhile.
A bit "before my time", but I dealt with other "old timers" (Steve Bennis - owner of the airport I fly at, gave me my PPG & CPG check rides, a few Schweitzer's, etc.) over the decades. Such a wealth of info, glad to see it being saved for future generations.

I don't have a Kindle, but may find a local one to use.....

[Steve Koerner]

Thank you for writing this Gary.

For those that may not be aware: There is a kindle app that works awesomely on android devices. I imagine there's probably one for Apple wanks too.

[gkemp]

I have a kindle app that runs on my desktop HP and Inam sure they are available for laptops, desktops as well as Mobil devices

Gary

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Thanks Gary for an interesting walk down memory lane, how can you remember so many details about flights over 40 years ago?? You must have a photographic memory. You are one of very few competitors who have given back to the sport by running numerous regional and national competitions.
A big thank you and Good Finish Doctor Kemp!!
JJ

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On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 8:41:18 PM UTC-8, gkemp wrote:
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CH67PHU?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
>
> Might be interesting to some of the pilots in the American southwest

Thank you.

[gkemp]

On Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 5:48:49 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> Thanks Gary for an interesting walk down memory lane, how can you remember so many details about flights over 40 years ago?? You must have a photographic memory. You are one of very few competitors who have given back to the sport by running numerous regional and national competitions.
> A big thank you and Good Finish Doctor Kemp!!
> JJ

Thanks for the kind comments. My memory seems to be able to recall a lot of past flights. But I also have short statements from my log books and I keep a daily journal.

JJ, if you would like please enter this comment on my Amazon book page.

Thanks,

Gary

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Bravo Gary! I just finished binge reading your book and would like to thank you for remembering and journaling all those wonderful moments when we were flying and racing. I will have three gliders this summer and in that I can only fly one at a time, would appreciate it if you could come up to Siskiyou County and fly with us. I bought lee's ASH 25 after his stroke and it doesn't get flown enough.
Dale

[gkemp]

Thanks for the kind words, go on Amazon and review my book if you are so inclined. Would love to come up and fly with you but would need a check ride as it has been 10 years since I have flown.

Gary

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A great job Gary. Good stories relating to the long suffering endured by Nancy and the kids and grandkids! The early pictures of Tulare and El Mirage are great.

I used the "Kindle Cloud Reader" that works in your web browser. You can store the ebook in the cloud and read it from most any internet connected devise. http://read.amazon.com

[ZZ]

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Thanks for the memories.
Paul

[gkemp]

On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 9:41:18 PM UTC-7, gkemp wrote:
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CH67PHU?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
>
> Might be interesting to some of the pilots in the American southwest

Thanks to everyone for good reviews on Amazon, people seem to enjoy the read.

gary

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Le vendredi 11 mars 2016 17:52:44 UTC+1, gkemp a écrit*:
> On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 9:41:18 PM UTC-7, gkemp wrote:
> > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CH67PHU?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
> >
> > Might be interesting to some of the pilots in the American southwest
>
> Thanks to everyone for good reviews on Amazon, people seem to enjoy the read.
>
> gary

Very entertaining to read. My first Kindle e-book...

[WaltWX[_2_]]

Gary,

Your book is bringing back great stories and many memories ( about 20pct in so far...). I soloed in 1967 in the SCSA Flight Group 2-33 under Stan Winsor... private Glider check with Ross Briegleb also at El Mirage summer of 1968. I also flew my early contests in Minden, Bishop,El Mirage and Estrella. So much more activity especially in contests During this era. Remember Delano CCSC mid 80s... at 65 entrants!

Still in contact with Dan Pierson and Ken Hornbrook. Will make sure they are aware of your book and/or loan them a Kindle reader.

Walt Rogers WX

[JS]

Noticed while revisiting Pez D. Spencer's "DOON" (Episode: The $20 Ride) The ride pilot says about making it back to Williams:
"I'm a cartoon, not Gary Kemp".

http://archive.soaravenal.com/
Pez link on the left.
Jim

[gkemp]

On Friday, March 25, 2016 at 9:16:59 AM UTC-7, JS wrote:
> Noticed while revisiting Pez D. Spencer's "DOON" (Episode: The $20 Ride) The ride pilot says about making it back to Williams:
> "I'm a cartoon, not Gary Kemp".
>
> http://archive.soaravenal.com/
> Pez link on the left.
> Jim

That cartoon I mention in my book and it refers to the race we had from El Mirage to Estrella. My wife declined the adventure and I flew there and two days later flew back.

gary

[K m]

On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 9:41:18 PM UTC-7, gkemp wrote:
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CH67PHU?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
>
> Might be interesting to some of the pilots in the American southwest

I laughed, I cried,I lost 15 lbs, I quit smoking...OK, Im not a literary critic but your book will bring a smile to anyone who cut their teeth flying 1-26s and 2-33s (Not to mention having the spouse crew at contests). Would love to read more from other veterans of the sport.
Thanks!

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I just read the Garfield Flats episode to Pat, we both had several good chuckles. I had forgotten the "other" things a task sheet is good for. Pat remembers being very nervous about following a stranger out into the desert at night. Search "bombing range" on kindle or about 28% into the book. Thanks for putting all these old stories down for all to enjoy.
JJ

[gkemp]

On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 9:41:18 PM UTC-7, gkemp wrote:
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CH67PHU?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
>
> Might be interesting to some of the pilots in the American southwest

https://www.createspace.com/6103948