Kurt Thams

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Flying and Sailplanes

Soaring over Jean, NV (0L7) and having a great time.

In 2006 I got my pilot license, fulfilling the first part of a life-long dream. I fly gliders and power planes, but given the choice, I'll always go glider.

Photos of my Carat, a powered sailplane, on my second flight (click photo for larger version).

Carat, taking off at Hollister (click photo for larger version).

Google Map to Skew-T. Want a skew-t weather analysis or forecast for a specific location? Use this handy selection tool.

My writeup on the Panoche Fly In, 2006, wherein a bunch of sailplane pilots gather for a weekend of soaring.

Kurt's Pre-Flight Checklist for SGS 2-32

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Videos

What it looks like to shut down the Carat engine in the air
Me, practicing landing a sailplane without using spoilers
Landing sailplanes while under tow. You don't see this every day!
Music video of the Panoche Glider Fly-In from Sept, 2006.
All my Youtube Videos

Scam Alert

Consumer Alert - Gift Certificate Scam on Glider Rides, Skydiving
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