Chattanooga - Outdoor Club South

Hang Gliding tandem at Lookout Mt. Flight Park! #II

Apr 10 Sat 3:00 PM

Location: Lookout Mountain Flight Park

7201 Scenic Hwy.
Rising Fawn, GA 30738
(706) 398-3541

Attendance: 9 people attended.
5.004 (4 ratings)
Who organized?
Oswaldo Lopez-Armas

Do you want to go flying tandem in a hang glider with an instructor?

If so, join us on Saturday. You will be towed up to about 2,000 feet by a small airplane, then glide slowly for about 10 minutes and finally land the hang glider on a grassy field while guided by your instructor, who is also flying with you!

All members showing up will be gathered at a pavilion next to the take off spot. You'll be able to see all other members as they take turns to fly while waiting, talking and sharing the experience with each other!
Please note you are also welcome if you feel like you will just like to see this event but not fly at this time.
I need to have a rough number of flying members by Saturday to reserve a spot for us since we will be aero towing. Last minute "pilots" are still welcome. The cost for this event will be to cover the aero tow tickets [$43] You don't have to pay in advance. Only if you fly!

Weather forecast has been improving, but we'll keep checking.

Directions: From South Broad St [just south of 24] 1.2 mi.
Turn Left on Tennessee Ave. [Later St. Elmo. Ave] 0.4 mi.
Bear Right on Ochs Hwy (TN-58) 2.9 mi.
Continue on Red Riding Hood, once on top of Lookout Mountain, for 0.5 mi.
Bear Right on Lula Lake and then Immediate Left on McFarland Rd. (GA-157) 0.6 mi.
Turn Left on Scenic Hwy (GA-157) 7.5 mi.

Basically follow signs to Rock City, once on top of the Mt. follow signs for Covenant Collage on Scenic Hwy & drive pass Covenant 6.25 miles. Flight Park is on Right.

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Oswaldo Lopez-Armas
Yes, they are Shannon's....Thanks Brooke

Posted Apr 13, 2010 9:33 AM
brooke collier wilk
I think the shoes might be Shannon's..I have mine! Shannon did go up barefoot and brave!

Posted Apr 12, 2010 9:01 PM
Shannon Burns
They might be mine...Are the mostly blue?

Posted Apr 11, 2010 3:25 PM
Oswaldo Lopez-Armas
Could you guys check if you are missing a pair of shoes? I think they may be Brooke's

Posted Apr 11, 2010 3:12 PM
Jolynn
Foot launch next time! Let me know when.

Posted Apr 11, 2010 3:08 AM
Jolynn
ha.. you're getting up?
I've got to go to bed, but had such an amazing day that I HAD to get the pics uploaded, LOL

Posted Apr 11, 2010 3:08 AM
Oswaldo Lopez-Armas
Well, Good morning! I just got up myself and you are just getting home! Thanks Jolynn and Shannon

Posted Apr 11, 2010 2:53 AM
Jolynn
OK.. 2:00 in the morning and I'm just getting in. Can you say TIRED. I'll try to get pics up since I'm leaving town tomorrow.

Posted Apr 11, 2010 2:01 AM
Oswaldo Lopez-Armas
You are most welcome Heather & Brooke.

Posted Apr 10, 2010 9:50 PM
brooke collier wilk
This was soooo much fun! Thanks Ozzy!

Posted Apr 10, 2010 9:45 PM
Oswaldo Lopez-Armas
Hi everyone! 3pm it is! If anybody else can not change the time to earlier (3pm), that is OK also. Just ask at the shop how to get to "Ozzie's Group" and they'll help you with directions to the Landing Field.

Posted Apr 9, 2010 7:40 PM
Shannon Burns
I'll plan on being there at 3 and hopefully it won't be TOO bumpy.

Posted Apr 9, 2010 5:33 PM
Jolynn
Ozzie after this one, I'd try a foot launch sometime so here's my number to let me know when you go.
423.243.7227

Posted Apr 9, 2010 5:23 PM
Jolynn
Changed my rsvp cause Chase can't make it tomorrow.

Posted Apr 9, 2010 5:22 PM
Jolynn
Ozzie, Lisa and I will get there by 3, she may be better for lighter conditions. As for myself, bumpy won't scare me.

Posted Apr 9, 2010 5:21 PM
Oswaldo Lopez-Armas
I am tempted to change this to 3pm so that everybody can fly! But I don't know if the conditions will be too scary [bumpy] for some of you... Can I get some feed back from you guys?

Posted Apr 9, 2010 12:08 PM
Oswaldo Lopez-Armas
On a dif. note; this evening [Fry. -April-9th] I may go flying late, after 5 or 6pm. I think it may be sorable with smooth air for beginners. We could do a foot launch if any body dares...
Oswaldo (423) 802-4714 I'll call some of you that gave me their numbers if the weather is still good later....

Posted Apr 9, 2010 6:49 AM
Oswaldo Lopez-Armas
Cookout at LMFP is off this weekend. Sorry guys. It'll resume on May 1st [every Sat. evening] & I was wrong, new price is $7
I was going to suggest an idea but I'm not sure about the shows for this weekend. I have a big truck that with hay on the back is perfect for the Wilderness Outdoor Movie Theater. Oh well, on another weekend

Posted Apr 9, 2010 6:45 AM
Oswaldo Lopez-Armas
It looks like more than 2 will fly with me on Saturday... Weather doesn't look that sorable any more so I'll probably change this to like 3pm and try to get everybody airborne!

Posted Apr 7, 2010 8:49 PM
brooke collier wilk
I would love to Ozzy! I'll see ya there even if something happens and I can't do it..thanks!

Posted Apr 6, 2010 9:47 AM
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Who attended?

9 attendees
- Heather
  
  “ Amazing! Thanks Ozzy! ”
- Jolynn (+1 guest)
  
  “ Ozzy.. THANK YOU. Had an amazing time. Pictures coming soon! ”
- Oswaldo Lopez-Armas
  
  “ It was lots of fun. It was definitely a bit bumpy. Shannon was first & had the bumpiest flight, but everybody was sooooo trusting and brave! ”
- Shannon Burns
  
  “ Loved this meetup and can't wait to go Hang Gliding again! :-) ”
- PAM
- brooke collier wilk
- Tina Tucker (+1 guest)