flyinken Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 FYI for those of visiting our wonderful northwest. Across the Columbia river in Oregon is the town of Warrington. It has a Fred Meyers store. It is kinda like K-mart and Target if you need to buy some items like the radios, clothes, camping gear, etc. And it has a Costco. And Oregon does not have sales tax. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Three more signed up, Team Vortice from Australia... Getting folks from all over the world now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Three more signed up, Team Vortice from Australia... Getting folks from all over the world now. Good news indeed! Looks like Ben D has appeared in duplicate though... <grins> Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks Felix, it's only going to get worse, be sure and keep me straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks Felix, it's only going to get worse, be sure and keep me straight. Well, looks like there are 50 now. Half way there! <grins> I wonder if other European or Japanese teams will step up to match the Australians? Is it possible to offer any advice in respect of getting accommodation in Long Beach? Even for those of us who have been there previously this is not a trivial issue... The Decs are provisionally sorted but others may appreciate pointers. http://www.funbeach.com/lodging/index.html gives some clues! Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks Felix, it's only going to get worse, be sure and keep me straight. JB, You have pulled the duplicate Ben D I see. 2 Bens may have been more than we could cope with. <grins> Is there any word about USA visitors to Berck 2010 at this stage? Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 No word on this end, it doesn't look likely... Just too expensive, most of our teams are still "start ups" or leisure flying groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 No word on this end, it doesn't look likely... Just too expensive, most of our teams are still "start ups" or leisure flying groups. Ah! Here is the thread that I was looking for. <grins> Is there any further news? Are any other European teams going to commit? Maybe we will be able to discuss plans at Berck or Cervia... Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted March 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 We saw Seb from Flic at Kite Party, he said he's 90% on for attending, says that Ben and 1-2 others are considering it as well... Will keep you posted as I hear more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 We saw Seb from Flic at Kite Party, he said he's 90% on for attending, says that Ben and 1-2 others are considering it as well... Will keep you posted as I hear more. Good news. We will be with Flic at Berck as well as the other European teams. Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 See if you can nail down who will be able to make it to WSIKF while you're there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 See if you can nail down who will be able to make it to WSIKF while you're there? 'Gentle encouragement' may be more appropriate than 'nailing down' <grins> As you well know, and state just a little bit back up this thread, cross Atlantic travel is expensive... I wonder if we could, apart from the 4 person Decs team, the TFS and FLIC presence, put together an EU team? It is a long shot... however it looks like the Europeans will be making a significant contribution to numbers anyway. Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKYWLKR Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I am looking at the possibility of being there from Tuesday through the Saturday. I just need to come up with some economic housing and get my return flight changed from NB, CA to WA and then back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Keep me posted Joe, I'll *happily* add you to the list once you're confirmed, hope you can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temoniprince Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Hey JB I hope to make it this year! all depends on skool... if not probally just weekend but not 100% sure i would know way closer to the date! sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 FYI, we put up a column of 10 pilots at our clinic last weekend and had room to spare vertically... Horizontal thread was fine. I'm guessing we'll need no less than 6mph, ideally closer to 8mph to make it feasible for full grid formation. At this point, given the right wind, 10x10 is within reach if we get enough fliers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 FYI, we put up a column of 10 pilots at our clinic last weekend and had room to spare vertically... Horizontal thread was fine. I'm guessing we'll need no less than 6mph, ideally closer to 8mph to make it feasible for full grid formation. At this point, given the right wind, 10x10 is within reach if we get enough fliers! JB, Thank you for this. I was always convinced that the 10 x 10 would be possible <grins> Keep pushing the envelope... Remember Uchinada 2008 Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 JB, Thank you for this. I was always convinced that the 10 x 10 would be possible <grins> Keep pushing the envelope... Remember Uchinada 2008 Felix After the info from John and you it looks like I have to get to work now on my end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melnsct Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 At this point, given the right wind, 10x10 is within reach if we get enough fliers! We're trying our best!!!!!!!!!!!!! We'll let you know!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartman Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Does every attempt at WSIKF need to be 10 x 10 or can we work towards that? Frankly 10 x 10 scares the out of me. I don't know why. Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Not every fly will be 10x10... These are the "high point" attempts for a specific window of time on Thu/Fri/Sat. Other days, there will be all day, casual teams and mini-grids for folks to try their hand, learn lots and gave a generally good time. Just this past weekend at the clinic, we did a 4x4 to introduce people to the idea, went really well... Matter of fact, two of the folks who jumped in had never flown team at all before, and one of them had less than 12 hours total time on a Rev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Does every attempt at WSIKF need to be 10 x 10 or can we work towards that? Frankly 10 x 10 scares the out of me. I don't know why. Bart Bart, Dont think about the size of the grid or the sheer number of pilots. When it comes right down to it, the immediate kites around you are the frame of reference you'll need to concentrate on. The reality of it is, flying in the grid formation is really pretty easy. Trust in yourself will go a long way to overcoming your initial fear uncertainty's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Aye, as comparison - a grid of 4x4 (16) is infinitely easier than traditional team flying with six pilots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartman Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 I tell myself that a lot! It is my nature to look at the big picture over the smaller one so it is hard to think about it any other way. I hope for lots of practice before then. Remember, I will be in totally new wind for me. I've going from choppy, land locked, prairie wind to what everyone tells me is this smooth ocean wind. I will probably be all over the place! Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrunya Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) Does every attempt at WSIKF need to be 10 x 10 or can we work towards that? Frankly 10 x 10 scares the out of me. I don't know why. Bart I think the 10 x 10 would actually be the most manageable of all the possible formations. It limits the number of columns to manage, while providing enough room for everyone vertically. With the 10-man column we got up at the clinic, there was room enough for everyone to spin on his center, and then some. No worries Bart. We'll get you through it, and you will be totally excited afterward. It is my nature to look at the big picture over the smaller one so it is hard to think about it any other way. I hope for lots of practice before then. Remember, I will be in totally new wind for me. I've going from choppy, land locked, prairie wind to what everyone tells me is this smooth ocean wind. I will probably be all over the place! If anything, I think this will make you even more capable. Coming from inland winds myself, the smooth winds of Long Beach make everything so much easier. You never realize just how good you are until you get into some nice wind. I think you will surprise yourself. Edited March 24, 2010 by Watty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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