Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding

This Weekend and September Fest Update

Jen — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:23:33 +0000

Saturday, September 11, Pizza at the Pool $5 a person (7pm). There is a private wedding reception at the clubhouse, but after dinner has been served dancing and festivities are open to all flight park members and students.

Sunday, September 12, 1pm at pro shop. Dean Funk will be teaching Weather: Fall Soaring Conditions. This is a free clinic.

I’ve been getting some questions about what September Fest will be all about. Well, the idea is to do as much flying and fun flying competitions as we can! That means that the flying tasks will be dictated by the skill levels of the pilots present and the flying conditions. We want to include as many pilots as possible, so we will probably have more than one flying task per day or the flying task will be modified for pilots of different skill levels. Clinics will also be on the schedule. Let’s have fun!

The following is a blurb about September Fest and the evening entertainment (sent out by Stacy Murdoch).

The LMFP September Fest is approaching, and we wanted to get some details to you all regarding a super fun weekend Sept 17-19 of flying and fun. There will be lots of flying and friendly flying competition.

The weekend entertainment begins Friday evening, Sept 17th at 7 pm with big pots of homemade soup, salad, and beer (all complimentary), then Open Mike will start around 8-8:30. Dave Miller will be our Host for the evening, with talent abound! (We could use more by the way) Please email me: stacy@pfsbham.com if you would like to participate, or know someone who might want to join in. It’s a great venue for anyone who likes to sing, dance, play an instrument, etc. and would like to practice their talent in front of a gracious audience.

On Saturday, Sept 18th LMFP has lots of fun flying tasks/activities all day long, and Saturday night the band Priscilla and Little Ricky will play us some great dancing tunes, plus Lisa will be serving a home made Mexican Feast, and of course there will be kegs. Just bring $10 for that evening.

Sunday will be another day for flying with your fellow pilots.

This event takes place the weekend before Team Challenge at Henson’s, so for those who are traveling to participate at the Tenn. Treetoppers event beginning Sunday the 19th, just come on in to Lookout Friday and have some fun flying with us too!

Let me hear from you about playing at Open Mike please,

Stacy Murdoch

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Labor Day Weekend and September Fest

Jen — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:59:07 +0000

Labor Day Weekend Events

Saturday 7pm: Catered Dinner in the LZ with live music and kegs. $10 per person
Sunday 1pm: Parachute Clinic: Your safety system, its components and how to use them. Practice deployments. DOES NOT teach how to repack chutes. Limited to 10 participants. Meet at the sew shop. Bring your harness and helmet. Call to register. 706-398-3541 or 1-800-688-5637
And, of course, training hill classes, the tandem program and fun flying…

September Fest Friday September 17- Sunday September 19

Fun flying tasks and clinics throughout the weekend. Please call to set any reservations for training hill classes, tandem flights, accommodations…etc.

Friday September 17: 7pm, Open Mike Night and dinner in the LZ
Saturday September 18: 7pm, Live music, and dinner in the LZ

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New Pilots and A New Again Pilot

Jen — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:50:40 +0000

Some more new pilots have recently launched from Lookout Mountain. Amongst them are a commercial jet pilot, Megan’s mom, and a father and son duo. The father in the father and son duo is not a new pilot, but on the same day that son Jonathan had first mountain flight, dad Tim had his first mountain flight in 20 years.

Jonathan and Tim Cocker, Tim’s first flight in 20 years and Jonathan’s First Flight

Bill on his first launch

Tammy and her first launch, Jerry getting ready for his launch.

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New Pilots and Next Weekend

Jen — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:36:12 +0000

We’ve got some great stuff planned for next weekend. Dinner on Saturday night (8/21) will be a Mexican feast prepared by Lisa (chicken fajitas and the fixings), live music by a local pickin band, and a keg donated by Doris. Festivities begin at 7pm and all for only $7.

Sunday (8/22) at 1pm will be our Aerotow Clinic taugh by Gordon Cayce. Meet at the tow pavillion for Aerotow Equipment, How to Use It, and Aerotow Techniques.

Also, two new pilots: Elmer had his first flight about a month ago and Ron who had his first flight on Sunday.

Ron and his First Flight

Elmer and his third launch

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Events (including September Fest) and Photos

Jen — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:46:58 +0000

8/15 FREE Clinic with Eric Donaldson. Eric is a kick butt pilot and will be teaching “XC Skills”. Meet at the Pro Shop at 1pm EST on Sunday August 15. Learn from the best!

8/21 Homemade Mexican dinner by Lisa, live music from a local pickin group, and a keg donated by Doris. 7pm at the LZ Clubhouse. Come eat with your fellow pilots and students! A bargain at $7.

Dean and Judy just posted a ton of excellent photos on Facebook. Become a fan of Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding to see some great shots. Thanks Dean and Judy!

Our Labor Day party for pilots and student pilots will be 7pm on Saturday September 4. Catered meal, kegs and an awesome band out of Birmingham. $10

9/17-9/19 Keep checking back for information about September Fest, the web page will go live tomorrow. Open Mike Night has moved to Friday September 17 and we’ll have a live band on Saturday September 18. The whole weekend will be filled with fun flying tasks, clinics, and festivities. Remember this is a great lead-in to Team Challenge. Come a few days early to fly with us, or stay later to fly the Sequatchie Valley.

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This Weekend

Jen — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:05:18 +0000

Sunday’s Clinic: “Weather: Predictions and Conditions” Taught by Dean Funk. Join us at 1pm Sunday at the Pro Shop. Knowledge of weather conditions is a vital part of being both a safe pilot and soaring pilot. This will be an excellent clinic. Hope to see you here.

Saturday’s Dinner has been cancelled. Sorry! But…

Friday is calling for northwest winds and Saturday is light and variable. Looks like its shaping up to be a great weekend, so come join us!

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Dinner and Clinic Info

Jen — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:29:02 +0000

Dinner will be served Saturday night in the LZ Clubhouse at 7pm. Menu details soon to come. It’s a great opportunity to hang with your pilot community (pun intended?).

Sunday’s FREE clinic: Weather Predictions and Conditions. Taught by Dean Funk. Meet at the pro shop at 1pm.

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September Fest and Photos

Jen — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:07:24 +0000

We’re putting together an awesome weekend for September Fest. September Fest will take place September 17-19th. This is a great lead in to Team Challenge (starts September 19th). Come a couple days early to fly with us, or stay a couple of days later to fly the Sequatchie Valley.

Here’s what we know so far…

Days to be filled with fun flying competitions for all skill levels. We plan on including: spot landing contests, fish bowl race (all turnpoints within sight of launch), coolest video, best launch, duration, xc, and bomb drops.

Open Mic night complete with food (provided by Shawn) and beverages. This is a super fun event. For those interested in participating, email Stacy Murdoch at stacy@pfsbham.com.

And…Some recent photos

The tow line

Rich’s First Launch, The Lovely Wayne

Kim and Katherine

Francis and her beautiful new GT XC Harness

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Weekend Events

Jen — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:19:39 +0000

We’ve got a nice weather outlook for the next couple of days. Friday N to NW 4-8 mph. Saturday looks W to NW, to light and variable.

We also have several events planned:

Friday July 31st, 6:30pm Women’s Clothing Swap (info from Lia):

Hi Everyone,

We are having a Women’s Clothing Swap this Friday, August 30 beginning at 6:30pm at the LZ Pavillion. In the past, this has been a fun event where everyone brings their gently used clothes and passes them on. All of the clothes that are left over will be donated to the local Womens Shelter.

Wine & music will be provided and, if you’d like, feel free to bring a finger food. Clothing swaps have always been a fun event that also supports other local women. So, go through your closests and join us on Friday!

Take care,
Lia Harrell

Sunday, August 2, 1pm FREE Clinic

Aerotow Clinic: Clinic on aerotow equipment, how to use it, and aerotow techniques. Meet at the tow pavillion. Taught by Gordon Cayce.

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Family of Flyers

Jen — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:18:51 +0000

All of the Webster Family recently completed their training with us. That means mom Bobbie, dad Robert, and their kids Carl and Morgan all had their first solo flights. We enjoyed having them and they had a blast! Here’s what they had to say:

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I just wanted to send a quick note thanking EVERYONE on the staff for two GREAT weeks of flying. If it weren’t for the efforts and dedication of the entire staff, which included many above and beyond efforts, none of us would have had the opportunity to solo! We truly appreciate your dedication, professionalism, and desire to pass on your love of hang gliding! We cannot wait to get back!

Thanks again for everything!

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