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Paraglider features self-generating thermals, April 8, 2024.

Paraglider features self-generating thermals, April 8, 2024.

Aerodynamics with styrofoam piece.

Aerodynamics with styrofoam piece.

Delmar Fire Department / Town of Bethlehem NY / Firefighting Demonstration, October 15, 2023.

Delmar Fire Department / Town of Bethlehem NY / Firefighting Demonstration, October 15, 2023.

Turkey vulture (?) soaring, almost 'parked,' seen from launch, May 13, 2023.

Turkey vulture (?) soaring, almost 'parked,' seen from launch, May 13, 2023.

Soaring with a master, May 13, 2023.

Soaring with a master, May 13, 2023.

Extensive trash & litter in Niskayuna NY, April 4, 2023.

Extensive trash & litter in Niskayuna NY, April 4, 2023.

Bowling: How to reduce inflation of scores.

Bowling: How to reduce inflation of scores.

Bowling - "Triple Wood" spare converted, November 5, 2022.

Bowling - "Triple Wood" spare converted, November 5, 2022.

Firefighting demonstration, Town of Bethlehem NY, Sunday Oct. 9, 2022, 3pm.

Firefighting demonstration, Town of Bethlehem NY, Sunday Oct. 9, 2022, 3pm.

Dave approaches and lands, 9-24-2022.

Dave approaches and lands, 9-24-2022.

...Maybe this is why it's called a "flip" phone...?!

...Maybe this is why it's called a "flip" phone...?!

Tug plane lands & taxis at Randall Airport, August 28, 2022.

Tug plane lands & taxis at Randall Airport, August 28, 2022.

Jane lands, July 26, 2022.

Jane lands, July 26, 2022.

Self while soaring above ridge at Susquehanna Flight Park, July 4, 2022.

Self while soaring above ridge at Susquehanna Flight Park, July 4, 2022.

Stubborn upside-down pin is still stuck, 2-18-2022.

Stubborn upside-down pin is still stuck, 2-18-2022.

Dan driving up Route 52 to the overlook near Ellenville NY, Feb. 8, 2022.

Dan driving up Route 52 to the overlook near Ellenville NY, Feb. 8, 2022.

Wind sock got socked.

Wind sock got socked.

Airfoil shape sculpted by wind, January 20, 2022.

Airfoil shape sculpted by wind, January 20, 2022.

Spotted near Thacher Park: The very rare and endangered cliff-dwelling Jahoozey Bird!

Spotted near Thacher Park: The very rare and endangered cliff-dwelling Jahoozey Bird!

My flight from the 150' corner, 10-23-21.

My flight from the 150' corner, 10-23-21.

Pinspotter keeps lifting 5 pins, 10-22-21.

Pinspotter keeps lifting 5 pins, 10-22-21.

My first flight from the 150' corner, 10-3-21.

My first flight from the 150' corner, 10-3-21.

How to make - or NOT (?!) make - the 2-7-10 split.

How to make - or NOT (?!) make - the 2-7-10 split.

Red Alert! Red Alert! Incoming Bowling Balls! (oh wait, never mind)

Red Alert! Red Alert! Incoming Bowling Balls! (oh wait, never mind)

World's first solar-powered creek (?!!?).

World's first solar-powered creek (?!!?).

My 1st flight from 150' corner with Jerry's glider; video by Jerry.

My 1st flight from 150' corner with Jerry's glider; video by Jerry.

My 2nd flight from 150' corner with Jerry's glider; video by Jerry.

My 2nd flight from 150' corner with Jerry's glider; video by Jerry.

Soaring with another pilot, 9-19-2017.

Soaring with another pilot, 9-19-2017.

Soaring about 700 feet over cliffs, June 8, 2019.

Soaring about 700 feet over cliffs, June 8, 2019.

Soaring at Mt. Greylock - toward its summit - August 26, 2019.

Soaring at Mt. Greylock - toward its summit - August 26, 2019.

What a way to spend an October Holiday in 2018!

What a way to spend an October Holiday in 2018!

Soaring glider and moonrise, 5-5-20.

Soaring glider and moonrise, 5-5-20.

Soaring high over LZ, March 8, 2014.

Soaring high over LZ, March 8, 2014.

Soaring south past launch & parking area, 10-8-2018.

Soaring south past launch & parking area, 10-8-2018.

Gliding nearer Thacher Park, then back north, 10-25-20.

Gliding nearer Thacher Park, then back north, 10-25-20.

Experienced pilot hooks into the "Thermal of the Day," April 7, 2021.

Experienced pilot hooks into the "Thermal of the Day," April 7, 2021.

Soaring near Thacher Park near Voorheesville NY, May 29, 2021.

Soaring near Thacher Park near Voorheesville NY, May 29, 2021.

Thank you STYX {tm}! "Spread Your Wings and Fly" ("Pieces of Eight")

Thank you STYX {tm}! "Spread Your Wings and Fly" ("Pieces of Eight")

Bowling Tutorial: "The (Lane) Track."

Bowling Tutorial: "The (Lane) Track."

Some 'locals' soaring near Thacher State Park NY, 04-29-2020.

Some 'locals' soaring near Thacher State Park NY, 04-29-2020.

Bowling - "Triple Wood" - front & back pins hit, Feb. 14, 2020.

Bowling - "Triple Wood" - front & back pins hit, Feb. 14, 2020.

A good launch at White Crest Beach, Columbus Day 2018.

A good launch at White Crest Beach, Columbus Day 2018.

Quick practice flight at 20-foot training hill.

Quick practice flight at 20-foot training hill.

Training hill flight, shadow, good landing.

Training hill flight, shadow, good landing.

My shallow / flat slope Launch, June 28, 2019.

My shallow / flat slope Launch, June 28, 2019.

Matt soaring at the seashore, his first time, Oct. 8, 2018.

Matt soaring at the seashore, his first time, Oct. 8, 2018.

Doug glides from the 150' hill, 3 of 3, July 14, 2018.

Doug glides from the 150' hill, 3 of 3, July 14, 2018.

Doug glides from the 150' hill, 2 of 3, July 14, 2018.

Doug glides from the 150' hill, 2 of 3, July 14, 2018.

Nick flies Matt's glider at Morningside FP, Sat. 6-30-18.

Nick flies Matt's glider at Morningside FP, Sat. 6-30-18.

Hang gliding: Soaring near cliffs during glass-off, May 29, 2018.

Hang gliding: Soaring near cliffs during glass-off, May 29, 2018.

Ryan flies from training hill again, 05-11-2018.

Ryan flies from training hill again, 05-11-2018.

Doug flies from training hill, 05-11-2018.

Doug flies from training hill, 05-11-2018.

Doug flies from the 100-ft hill. May 11, 2018.

Doug flies from the 100-ft hill. May 11, 2018.

Doug flies from the 100-ft hill. May 11, 2018.

Doug flies from the 100-ft hill. May 11, 2018.

Clouds, sun, and soaring hang glider pilot, Sat. 10-14-17.

Clouds, sun, and soaring hang glider pilot, Sat. 10-14-17.

Peter glides from the ridge to landing, October 1, 2017.

Peter glides from the ridge to landing, October 1, 2017.

Doug G glides from top of 40-ft hill to good landing, 9-24-2017.

Doug G glides from top of 40-ft hill to good landing, 9-24-2017.

Andy approaches, lands after soaring, 9-21-2017.

Andy approaches, lands after soaring, 9-21-2017.

Rebecca lands after 1st flight at Altamont, 8-27-2017.

Rebecca lands after 1st flight at Altamont, 8-27-2017.

Otsego Lake view, 360, and fields. (August 6, 2017)

Otsego Lake view, 360, and fields. (August 6, 2017)

...Practice those no-stepper flares before landing here.

...Practice those no-stepper flares before landing here.

Keith's approach and landing, 7-30-16.

Keith's approach and landing, 7-30-16.

Nick at the south hill, 05-21-16, 2 of 2.

Nick at the south hill, 05-21-16, 2 of 2.

Hang Gliding - Dan's flat slope launch with brand new red-yellow glider

Hang Gliding - Ryan lands at Ellenville, Sunday 1-24-16.

Hang Gliding - Ryan lands at Ellenville, Sunday 1-24-16.

Hang Gliding - Steve towed via winch, 10-31-2015.

Hang Gliding - Steve towed via winch, 10-31-2015.

Hang Gliding - Ellenville - 11-29-2013 - Montage: 1st launch, 14 landings.

Hang Gliding - Ellenville - 11-29-2013 - Montage: 1st launch, 14 landings.

Gary lands at SFP after a compact DBF approach

Gary lands at SFP after a compact DBF approach

Hang Gliding - Marcus' tandem flight, off tow

Hang Gliding - Marcus' tandem flight, off tow

Hang Gliding - Marcus' first tandem takeoff (August 10, 2014)

Hang Gliding - Marcus' first tandem takeoff (August 10, 2014)

Delmar (Bethlehem NY) Fire Department - Chief Daniel Ryan talk, fire demo, flames put out.

Delmar (Bethlehem NY) Fire Department - Chief Daniel Ryan talk, fire demo, flames put out.

Hang Gliding - Gary's nice landing at Uts

Hang Gliding - Gary's nice landing at Uts

Hang Gliding - Gary's first-ever flight at Uts (05-04-2013).

Hang Gliding - Gary's first-ever flight at Uts (05-04-2013).

Hang Gliding - Gary above, dog running below

Hang Gliding - Gary above, dog running below

Hang Gliding - spot landing.

Hang Gliding - spot landing.

Hang Gliding - flat slope launch

Hang Gliding - flat slope launch

Hang Gliding - Pilot demonstrates a relaxed grip

Hang Gliding - Pilot demonstrates a relaxed grip

Hang Gliding - Gary's 1st mountain flight while wearing new harness.

Hang Gliding - Gary's 1st mountain flight while wearing new harness.

Hang Gliding - Flat Slope Launch

Hang Gliding - Flat Slope Launch

Hang gliding - Dan explains the double-threaded tow bridle system

Hang gliding - Dan explains the double-threaded tow bridle system

Lightning (at 0:37) nearby, thunderclap, and immediate mysterious wailing sound.

Lightning (at 0:37) nearby, thunderclap, and immediate mysterious wailing sound.

Hang Gliding - Snow Birds - training hill montage 12/06/09.

Hang Gliding - Snow Birds - training hill montage 12/06/09.

Hang Gliding - Training Hill Montage - 11/21/2009

Hang Gliding - Training Hill Montage - 11/21/2009