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Old September 1st 20, 03:19 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Paraglider pilot missing in eastern Nevada

"The “leading theory” for rescuers is that the Garmin InReach was in freefall when it sent its last trackpoint. Its groundspeed was only 2.4mph, which is “too slow for thermalling or reserve drift,” given the wind."

https://xcmag.com/news/james-kiwi-jo...ing-in-nevada/

official search suspended

https://xcmag.com/news/kiwi-johnston...rch-suspended/

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