Hang glider at Fort Funston 3/2009 |
| Category: Americas USA | 2009-03-13 |
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| On the coast of the Pacific Ocean just south of San Francisco, there is a prime hang-gliding spot located at Fort Funston. Fort Funston is located on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The prevailing wind from the ocean and the steep cliff provides a perfect take-off spot, as well as thermal currents for sustained hang-glider flights. |
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| Fort Funston is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and is a popular hiking area in addition to hang-gliding. |
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| The spring and summer months are particularly suited for hang-gliding. Westerly winds between 10 to 30 mph are best for hang-gliding. |
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| On this mild day in March, many hang-gliding enthusiast are here to enjoy the nice flying weather. |
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| Most modern hang-gliders can be easily transported on top most cars. They typically weight between 50-80 pounds, and about 18 feet long when packed. |
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| Any normal car can be used to carry the hang-glider on the roof. |
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| Careful set up of the hang-glider ensures safety. |
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| The hang-glider is essentially a pair of wings, with the pilot suspended underneath the wings. |
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| After assembly, the ready-to-fly hang-glider is parked behind the shrubs to keep it from being blown away by the wind. |
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User comments: | | 2011-07-02 14:54:36 (GMT-6) | EuXzeMIL: | Display_blog.. Nice :) | | 2011-06-05 09:03:45 (GMT-6) | iPFDIRYrMIciqIFVp: | Display_blog.. Peachy :) | | 2011-06-03 08:47:36 (GMT-6) | BLNYhKRKG: | Display_blog.. Outstanding :) | | 2009-03-15 01:36:48 (GMT-6) | Lizzy: | 謝謝 ~ 期待 Calvin 常常來訪. 如有甚麼建議也請告訴我們ㄛ | | 2009-03-15 01:10:00 (GMT-6) | Calvin: | 哈.....大姊還是一樣幽默，老愛開玩笑啦！您們這新家感覺很棒喔。我以後可是會三不五時溜來著，好偷偷地滿足自己心中，那一份未能及時實現的夢想!!!超級謝謝兩位男、女主角的慷慨分享。 | | 2009-03-15 00:59:24 (GMT-6) | Lizzy: | 男主角太胖 ... 飛不起來 !! 女主角有懼高症 !! | | 2009-03-15 00:06:47 (GMT-6) | Jet2K: | Calvin, I am too much of a chicken to try hang-gliding by myself. Perhaps the next time you visit San Francisco, we could take lessons together? | | 2009-03-14 23:45:54 (GMT-6) | Calvin: | 怎麼沒看見“男女主角”親自下海示範呢？光看別人跳，這樣不過癮ㄚ！ |
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