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by DaveH111
Mon Jul 26, 2004 5:15 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Power Parasailing
Replies: 6
Views: 2794

Powered chutes

Mike I don't know to much about powered parasailing but I have some experience being higher than I'd want to fall in less-than-optimum conditions. I would pick the type that has a trike-like chassis, rather than the backpack style. It seems that they would offer more protection if you were forced to...
by DaveH111
Wed Jul 14, 2004 6:47 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Swapped sailbags at Bellaire
Replies: 0
Views: 964

Swapped sailbags at Bellaire

I think someone confused my gray NP V8 6.5 bag for theirs and I got a yellow and black Stanley screwdriver and a nicer bag in the deal :wink: . I think I know whose it is so I'll keep my eye out for you the next time it blows.

Dave
by DaveH111
Sun Jun 13, 2004 1:15 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Need ethical advice from the peers.
Replies: 3
Views: 2138

Dude, Add a modest mark-up and feel good about it. I'm a sailer, not a kiter and I tire of middlemen (persons?) portrayed as profiteering leeches. When a buyer has a problem, the factory wants them to call you so you can sort it out and give them the straight scoop. That's worth something. Middlemen...
by DaveH111
Tue May 11, 2004 10:15 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Newbie looking for advice on how to fly.
Replies: 4
Views: 2518

Pitts S-1-11B, IO-540 Lycoming, Whirlwind 3-blade composite constant speed prop.

320° per second roll rate
3200 fpm rate of climb
208 mph max speed

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. :)
by DaveH111
Wed Apr 07, 2004 2:55 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Advice needed on best east suburb lake for teaching kids
Replies: 5
Views: 3348

Ippo,
We worked with Rachel (10), in close next to the swim area, at Ramsey beach last year without difficulty. We also did Chataqua for light westerlies, which also worked out well ( although a pain to get down to).

Dave Holmes