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The Sky Gypsies
http://theskygypsies.blogspot.com/
1920's style aviation with 21st century technology in open cockpit weight shift control light sport aircraft, flex wing microlights, and ultralight trikes. Because what can be done on the ground is more fun in the air.
- Added on: Apr 23rd, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
Recent Posts
Weight Shift Control Advertising
Weight control aircraft get a bad rap with many in the public. Whether it is complaints about the lack of a tail and control surfaces to statements about flying lawn chairs. Those of us who fly these aircraft know they are safe stable aircraft when...
Winter Storms
After a late and somewhat weak monsoon, the winter rains have arrived. A large storm from the south announced its arrival with a blanket of hail. Must be a significant vertical component to the storm to completely blanket the ground with pea sized ...
Species of the day
Below is a photograph of "Roadie" the resident road runner (Geococcyx californianus) at the Painted Pony Resort. One of several offspring that were hatched in a low tree in the courtyard this road runner has remained on the property and happily eat...
Edge of the Playa
Drainages and erosion in the desert often produce unique patterns best appreciated from the air. The larger patterns are frequently found along arroyos where their intricate design is a function of water flow and soil composition, but interesting pa...
Canyon Running in the Philippines
Below is a video shot in Bukidnon. Carlito Frias shot this video from a weight shift control aircraft in the steep canyons of this province in the Philippines. It captures the beauty of these deeply eroded canyons as well as the surrounding country...
The Monsoons are Over
The monsoons season was late this year. It traditionally begins on July 4th but this year was late. There were periods of rain and the playas of the bootheel filled. Below is a low level aerial photograph of the playa in Playas Valley filled with ...
