Lauranyyfan Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hello all... What an amazing time, so far! Wow is an understatement. We have some of the best pilots on the earth, right here in WSIKF. It is both an honor and privilege to fly with guys like Felix Mottram and the entire Decorators team, Stephan Hoath and his Flying Squad team, just to name a few. The weather has been sweet. Keeping it short...gotta go. Xoxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Congrats to all. Well done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrunya Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Here's a picture of the 8x8. Today's world record of 64 revolution kites in formation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobw Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Way to go and congratulations to all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPurvis Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 I sure do wish i could have been there to see all of this. But NICE JOB to everyone who made this happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeWarden Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Several thoughts: Today, low winds - the kind the good fliers can use, but us wannabe's struggle in. The attempt went forward anyway. Low attendance guaranteed that yesterday's record would be unassailed. At the morning pilot's meeting, there were no new heads to be counted - a premonition that records were not to be broken today. My feelings are summed up by Tennyson's poem in which "Into the valley of death rode the six hundred." The winds, the attendance... the winds again. The demonstration teams and solos were backing up 100 feet during their performances - there are no 100 feet for the grid fliers to back into. But it was worth it. The show must go on. Everyone learned very much from the attempt. The experiment was a success - knowledge and experience was gained. We felt good for the attempt. Very good! Speaking of Tennyson - the Brits were total angels on the field. Beyond their wonderful pronunciation of our purportedly common language, their expertise, energy, and drive was essential. This was not the RAH RAH yankee style cheer leading, but solid, patient, wise, concise help for all us intermediate pilots. Felix Mottram, especially, was unbelievably everywhere on the field at all times. Thank you WSIKF, JB, Felix and the Decorators, all the pilots I shared some space with (sometimes too close). What a great experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JynxKites Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 I sure do wish i could have been there to see all of this. But NICE JOB to everyone who made this happen. WISCONSIN was REPRESENTED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone in Shoe Bob Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Congrat's To All! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean750 Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 So everyones already making plans to make it back there next year, right???? Like a migration thing. I'll have a week paid vacation next year so being there won't even be a question. We're all going to be back right? Felix and team, Stephan and team, JB and team (dumb question for you), Terry, Mario, Willow and team, Scott, Rich, Laura, Lumas's, Mike K. and team...... think the list would read more like a blog. LOL I'm really sad to have missed such a once in a life time opportunity. I only hope ya all give me, if not 100 a second chance. I miss ya all as well as love ya all, Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Congratulations to ALL of you who have participated in breaking the Grid Record this week!!! I was away but Verrrry Happy to hear the news and Wowed by the photos I've seen. Quite an amazing feat! Go Team Rev! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Linford Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Just a quick note to thank all those at WSIKF for making my visit with the Decorators a flying experience that will be hard to beat !! Things just got better each day as strangers became friends both on and off the field and we broke the record to boot !! A special thank you to those who gave David such great support in his hour of need - it helped keep him up while he was down Another special thank you to Scot from Rev Riders - what a star - for doing an oustanding job of standing in while David was receiving "Treatment" For those of you who flew with us - you know who you are - remember SLOW IS COOL Oh and did I mention the beer?? - Yes your micro brewers have really got their act together - Yum Yum !! Hope to fly with you again soon Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hoath Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Just back home and settled in enough to find a keyboard. We just wanted to add our thanks to all of you for letting us come and play and for having such a good time. Sorry we didn't get to speak to you all as much as we would like but there was just too much flying to be done and so many new people to meet. It's not possible to thank you all personaly so a big Thank You to you all. John, big respect to you, nicely done. See you all this side of the pond one day. Stephen, Susan and the boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Hats off to you as well Stephen... You and Felix especially stepped up with coordination tasks, and inspiration whenever I stalled mentally. Endless thanks for coming out to be a part of it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Several thoughts: <snip> Thank you WSIKF, JB, Felix and the Decorators, all the pilots I shared some space with (sometimes too close). What a great experience. Howard, Thanks for your thoughts. We were all winners! <grins> Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Weider Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 WOW, I learned from all. Thank YOU Notables JB, ( IQUAD ) stepping it up, Wow... for all of u from USA, yes JB stepped it up... imagine that, What NEXT ? Great WORK. Flying Squad: Thank you for all ur expertise, pleasure to watch and learn. (videos are not the same) next time, Do I really have to injure one to jump on the line. LOL Only kidding I watched the core of the Squad win the Dual line team WORLD Championship as "SKY DANCE" 13 years ago.... AMAZIN dedication to sport kite's in general, even with the 4 little ones running around truly a family task to be mentioned.. Decorators: FELIX, What vision u have Professor Mottram, an honor to be part of a dream realized (let's not stop there) David, break a leg, no just sprain it, help someone else realize a dream. LMAO... glad you are feeling better. great choreography, simply BRILLIANT !!! Ashley, You made my time on the line a true peaceful experience, I have learned calling can be b a peaceful journey, (as a caller that is priceless for me) Martin, One more pint for my new teammate, I had more to drink with u than I've had in many years, an occasion to remember and celebrate. REV RIDERS: RICH, LOVE YOU Thanks for helping me make this a reality. u made this possible for me, and I can't say enough. LAURA, 100 yards more in the soft sand then stand all day and fly. can everyone say TROOPER. thanks for ur dedication. LET'S RIDE To all my old and new Friends without all of YOU, none of this is possible. Share the love of the REV so we can make it bigger next year... THANK YOU ALL Im overwhelmed that so many of you came together to share MY true passion that is REV flying.. selfish maybe, but true !!! pleasure watching EVERY level remember: IT's the JOURNEY. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Ha, I'm desperately waiting for Bart's overview and recap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Ha, I'm desperately waiting for Bart's overview and recap. What? You haven't read this yet? http://www.revkites.com/forum/blog/7/entry-131-the-universe-is-uncanny-at-serving-up-what-we-need-the-most-in-the-guise-of-things-we-fear-the-most/ and day 1 to day 7: http://www.revkites.com/forum/index.php?app=blog&module=display§ion=blog&blogid=7& Love it Bart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartman Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Ha, I'm desperately waiting for Bart's overview and recap. Be careful what you wish for! I've been thinking of the blog summary for three days. I have enough "material" to ramble on for months! So much of this week was so personal to me that it is difficult to put it in writing without sounding like I'm going to burst into tears or something! Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Do it, I'll bring the kleenex and join you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentintime Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Dont get me started.... Proud of you bart... what a great week it was !! Do it, I'll bring the kleenex and join you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave b Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Is there any video of the 64 mega grid ? had a look around on the forum & can't seem to find any. Thanks, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartman Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 So far only thing I have seen is this video and it starts around the 7 minute mark. Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Carol Pittman has some posted on her Facebook account, she did a nice job with it. http://www.facebook....93860984&ref=mf I think it's the same vid as Bart just posted, but FB didn't pull the music... YouTube has silenced theirs due to copyright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartman Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Thanks John. Yes, that is the same video. I should have some small clips from the flyer perspective when I get caught up to everything else around here. Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melnsct Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 I haven't had time to edit the boob-cam yet.....maybe Friday. And I have a few more good KAP shots too!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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