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Sweatpeas
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Yes a tracking and emergency device is a must!
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AKgringo
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I watched the video's that 4x4 provided the link to, you truly will be a couple of 'peas in a pod'! I assume your load on board is very limited, so
will you have a support vehicle traveling with you?
Looks like a hell of an adventure!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  | I watched the video's that 4x4 provided the link to, you truly will be a couple of 'peas in a pod'! I assume your load on board is very limited, so
will you have a support vehicle traveling with you?
Looks like a hell of an adventure! |
Good Evening Akgringo. Just me flying in the "pod". Working out support logistics now. Shari in Central Baja was nice enough to offer a free pick up
and a car to use once I arrive so check on that.
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AKgringo
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My tentative plan is to spend November exploring central Baja, but I will look for updates from you, and if I am still south of the border in
December, maybe our paths can cross!
Your safety question thread seems to have taken on a life of it's own, so I will give my dos centavos here. I have spent more time in mainland Mexico
over the years than Baja, but I feel more at ease on the peninsula these days.
There are places I won't spend any time, but you are not going to reach them in your ultralight. Weather and terrain are the only threats I would
spend a lot of time thinking about. By the way, December can be surprisingly cold if you are away from the coast at a higher elevation.
Your unique mode of transportation will probably open conversations with some locals (speak any Spanish?) my dog used to make introductions for me!
I hope your plans come together, and you have the (good) trip of a lifetime!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Sweatpeas
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You got it Akgringo. Thanks for your input.
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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U2U me if you want to add me to your emergency device...we have family and friends all up and down the peninsula who can help out in an emergency and
we would be happy to help you with travel plans...sounds like short hops are the answer to arrive places before the afternoon breezes kick in.
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Sweatpeas
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| Quote: Originally posted by shari |
U2U me if you want to add me to your emergency device...we have family and friends all up and down the peninsula who can help out in an emergency and
we would be happy to help you with travel plans...sounds like short hops are the answer to arrive places before the afternoon breezes kick in.
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Has anyone ever told you that your wonderful?
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Inevitable to happen when the direction hasn't been defined.
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What regulations are in place to protect people down below? None?
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motoged
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Looks like sweatpee is flying one of these.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcWSI03NKo0
....oh....the guy says they catch on fire in the rain.....
[Edited on 10-22-2016 by motoged]
Don't believe everything you think....
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Sweatpeas
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Yes
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Sweatpeas
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Some seem concerned for my safety as well. If the craft goes down, I'll just jump out a few feet before it makes impact.
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motoged
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Don't believe everything you think....
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Sweatpeas
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I have seen it wok several times in the cartoons
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motoged
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Now you're cooking...
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AKgringo
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I believe I could tread air briefly for Jessica Rabbit....at least until I look down, then drop like a rock!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Sweatpeas
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Change of plans. I have decided to glue a bunch of goose feathers to some homemade arm wings I made out of aluminum. I am gonna need a running start.
Rollerblades perhaps?
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motoged
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Not a real surprise.....
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Sweatpeas
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Due to weight restrictions, I'm not going to be able to take you in the baby carrier this time.
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motoged
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Sweatpee,
No problem....saves me from jumping out seconds before the crash...tuck and roll, eh !
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