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MPH: 27.2  Direction: NE (45°)
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MPH: 14.3  Direction: NE (45°)
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MPH: 15.8  Direction: NE (45°)
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January 27, 2012 @ 13:45
adam: Toddski.....
January 25, 2012 @ 16:48
John Frazier: Guys, I will be in Vegas the first week of March and hope to get a flight in Sunday the 4th. I'm a P-4/T-3 pilot from GA and flew there on my last trip. Fingers crossed.
January 25, 2012 @ 13:37
Tim: Welcome home Todd!
January 24, 2012 @ 15:05
NOTAM: tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_2_4664.html
January 23, 2012 @ 21:48
Todd: Back in vegas
January 19, 2012 @ 12:52
casey: roger. let me know next time it looks good and i,ll come pick you up
January 16, 2012 @ 21:24
Randy: Been extremely busy past few weeks but not tomorrow, if the weather pans out Im going to the ridge. Morning , Noon what ever looks good.
January 16, 2012 @ 14:01
R Morse: Anyone from west side of town going to Jean? I don't have car today.... Will pay for gas/ beer...
January 14, 2012 @ 23:00
Tiger: Can tell me the address and time?
January 14, 2012 @ 21:37
keita: tomorrow may be flyable at Jean Ridge.
January 14, 2012 @ 21:00
Tiger: Hello: I am from China can fly it tomorrow? I have my own paraglider.
January 14, 2012 @ 19:28
Rmorse: Anyone for Jean early morning?
January 10, 2012 @ 17:12
Tony L: A big thanks to Huston and Company for their most generous donation to our club!! Expect an announcement from them soon!!!
January 09, 2012 @ 13:52
Tony L: REMINDER: Your 2012 club dues are now due. Please pay as soon as possible.Thanks to those that have paid. Please mail your check to: Desert Skywalkers, 7272 S El Capitan, Las Vegas NV 89148
January 07, 2012 @ 09:50
Tony L: REMINDER: Your 2012 club dues are now due. Please pay as soon as possible.Thanks to those that have paid. If you have not received your invoice, please send me your correct e-mail address.
January 07, 2012 @ 07:44
RMorse: I will be Flying Jean ridge by 8:30. see ya in the air......
January 07, 2012 @ 06:51
R Morse: Anyone want to fly Jean this morning? Winds will be here by noon.
January 06, 2012 @ 15:53
John: Keita maybe we're going to start over-reset w/o backbiting on the public forum.
January 06, 2012 @ 14:40
keita: why did 6 months of public forum comments just get erased?
July 13, 2011 @ 00:51
keita: which day Jim? I might be available....
July 12, 2011 @ 15:51
Jim: any one interested in Marshall this weekend? leave in the morning back late evening. Morning flight + evening glassoff...
July 11, 2011 @ 21:36
keita: nice Ben, I've been there a few times and the wind is never right there. I need to go to jean sometime soon.
July 11, 2011 @ 12:04
Ben Ellingson: While it's been hot... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOiJrey35x4
July 11, 2011 @ 11:17
Tim: @Shane Rob in San bernardino http://www.flytandem.com./ is about the best you can get. Also there is Tammy in Santa Barbara http://www.flyawayhanggliding.com/index.php good luck
July 11, 2011 @ 09:54
Shane W: hello desert skywalkers. where do you think would be the best and easiest way to get my hang 2 certification? i live in las vegas.
July 09, 2011 @ 17:39
travis harding : intrested in purchasing a used paraglider and learning how to fly please email me if you can help
June 27, 2011 @ 14:59
John: O.M.G.I'm screwed. I just got home and am already looking at flying videos. That was awesome thanks again Adam, Harold, and specially Teres. Let's go!
June 27, 2011 @ 14:03
Adam: Thanks guys had a great time...and a big thank You to Harolds Fiance Teres..." You can be my Wireman Anytime" Had a blast thanks Again!!
June 27, 2011 @ 07:57
Harold: Glad you had nice flights. We had a really nice time at Crestline over the weekend, several nice flights, Camped at Marshal. Thanks Adam and John for GREAT flying and Good times.
June 26, 2011 @ 18:13
Carl: Ron, Ben and I flew this morning at Jean. Good wind and cool temps. Ridge lift was good early then thermals kicked in, alt to 4,800.
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Desert Skywalkers is a local group of Hang Gliding and Paragliding pilots in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are a registered USHPA Club and welcome any visitors that would like to experience the beauty of desert flying.
Flying in this region is commonly very active. With the warm desert days there are usually plenty of thermals to keep you flying, and being in this region allows us to fly year-round.
Contact us if you have any questions or are interested in flying with us!
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