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Here is a medley of questions for the Wednesday Medley. I always start with the National Day Calendar Day for ideas and base questions from there. No rules and there is no obligation. Link up if you want to. I'm doing this to fill my Wednesday and if you are interested, then I invite you to join in and link up with other ‘Meddlers’!!
I went a couple of days ahead on the calendar for today's theme. Let's see where it takes us!
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Enjoy the last days of summer and the warm summer breezes on August 23 as you celebrate the annual National Ride the Wind Day.
National Ride The Wind Day commemorates the anniversary of the first human-powered flight to win the Kremer prize.
It was on August 23rd of 1977 that the Gossamer Condor 2, flew the first figure-eight course specified by the Royal Aeronautical Society, at Minter Field in Shafter, California. Slowly cruising at only 11 mph, it traveled a distance of 2,172 meters.
- The Gossamer Condor 2 was built by Dr. Paul B MacCready and piloted by amateur cyclist and hang-glider pilot Bryan Allen.
- The Gossamer Condor 2 aircraft is preserved at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
We all know that cooler air is right around the corner so take advantage of these nice days and get outside as much as possible. Test out those human-powered aircraft and make some history. summer breezes allow us to fly human-powered. In the event you lack a human-powered aircraft, flying a kite is always a good back plan.
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1. Tell us about the first airplane ride you took and do you like to fly? My first flight was when I was 18, I was going out to California with a cousin. I was flying alone from my city to Chicago to meet up with her. My flight got bummed up early, so it was a mad dash to the gate. I was sandwiched between 2 very large business men (who neither smelled all that great...sigh). Once in Chicago I was alone for a few hours before her flight arrived. While it was a great opportunity, I was scared beyond belief...so grateful for when I saw her... then began our great adventure.. flew to Colorado, picked up her truck and made our trek to Califorina, stopping along the way. (she was moving to Alaska where her husband just got stationed, and had been visiting with his family in New York before she met up with me in Chicago. We arrived in CA, for a fun filled 2 weeks with her mom, and lots of sight seeing.I do love to fly, and now that the brother is in Florida, I try to fly down there once a year!
2. Have you ever gone hang gliding and was it on the beach with boat power, or from a mountain with only the wind and your body? I have never been.
3. Have you ever gone kite flying and with whom? I have, as a kid several times.... and then with my boys
4. Experimental aircraft is quite popular as a hobby where Terri lives. Have you or anyone you know ever constructed a flying machine and did you ride in it? No, but my hubs would love to do this.
5. Another big hobby around Lakeland is Radio Controlled Airplanes. Have you ever seen them flying or tried your hand at it? I have not, but the hubs has. He and his father had one (I think they still do) - Linda Lou - they have crashed it a few times, the last time put her into a major repair mode that had them frustrated, so it was put up...that has been years ago.
While this is not a RC plane, it was one that John had that he brought up to my apartment, that he my my oldest like to fly in the field. 1991...oh so many years ago
6. Please tell us something about your week. We are down to one vehicle right now as the hubs is in the shop. The first half of the week, I don't really need my truck with me working from home... but dang it all... now that I don't have it, I always seem to want to go somewhere... Hopefully his will be home today. If not, I will be taking him to work on Thursday, as I have an interview.
Being without the truck must be frustrating. But the California trip sounds like it was really fun.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to flying alone as a teen... It was wonderful yet daunting a well.. Quite the adventure!!!
ReplyDeleteAwwww. Sweet pics of hubby and son. Great story about your first flight. Brave girls driving from Colorado to California. I think I misunderstood the kite flying question. There is a guy in our neighborhood who flies around in something similar to a kite. Bummer to be down to one car, but at least you have a spare.
ReplyDeleteThe Great Adventure you speak of sounds chock-full of fun! Now I'm going to have to ask hubby if he's ever named any of his aircraft. Cute idea!
ReplyDeleteI can sympathize with you on the one vehicle thing. My husband puts a LOT of miles on his truck so things go wrong from time to time and that means I get to go without my car and figure out ways to get to work (or not). His job pays the most so he gets the priority. I agree, but it still stinks.
ReplyDeleteI think my son had a plane something like that one in the picture years ago...probably about the same time frame.
Have a great week!
We went down to one car when I retired and it was a while before we got adjusted to it. Now it's no big deal and I do 95% of the driving anyway. Thanks for joining the Medley today! I enjoyed your answers! Good luck with your interview tomorrow!
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