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Old February 10th 09, 08:48 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Free Flight 107
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Default Moving a glider with a U-Haul Truck

I too love "Road Trips", I've crewed for Doug 'Hangman' Levy many
times up to 300 miles across NV & CA, been flying 1-26's for over 10
years.

I also have a "Trailer Ball" and 4 Runner available for trailer pickup
and delivery any time.

Give me a hollar if you want a crew, I'm always available if I'm not
flying the 1-26 or Libelle.

I know how hard it is to get regular crew, esp on weekdays, and have
thought of the following scheme;

1. Don't worry about going straight out if the conditions warrent it.
2. Even if you land in a Hay Field you should be able to Hitch Hike to
a small town with Greyhound service. (Hanglider pilots use this
often.)
3. If you land at a regular airport rental cars are usually available,
or maybe even a short haul airline to get you back to your trailer and
truck.
4. In addition to this thought line, several of us have made an
informal pact that if one lands out, then one of the pilots that
landed back at the airport will drive the others truck & trailer to
retrieve.

So far I've used #1 & #4 with great success. This of course depends on
good comms between the pilots during the day.

Contact me at wayne at walker.org or cell 619 888 6119.

I'm always up for an adventure,

Wayne "FreeFlight107"