She's Back

Got a couple flights in at Kahana Bay today. My first solo venture almost ended up badly when I decided to fly out an incoming squall. The wind died to nothing once the squall passed and I luckily made the beach on glide from pretty low. While I was waiting for the wind to pick back up so I could dry my wing out from the rain some other folks were up on North launch waiting too, Mc Stalker, James & Lorie, TommyRD, and maybe some others too.

Back in the Saddle

A great day flying out at Kahana with Maui Doug, Tommy RD, & Joey today. Maui Doug & Tommy RD got in a short tandem then landed to hike up with Joey for his first venture into the wild blue since a few weeks ago. Good to see you in the air Bro! Lets do it again tomorrow.

Fill in the Blank

Guess I shouldn't whine about a certain group of PG pilots from HI in a different country not posting if I'm not doing it myself. Although here with work commitments and weather I've only flown about 2hrs in the last 3 weeks.

On Monday (8/30), I got in an hour of flying at Kahana Bay with visitors Brian & Ashely from SF area + Maui Doug...

Noell and Ray's baby arrival celebration

Hey gang! My parents are coming to Hawaii to check on Noell's Big Belly so we decided to have a get together to celebrate the soon to come Liliana Kailani Bylaardt to join our club and would like to have you join us.

The party will be at Kailua Beach Park, Sunday 9-19-2010 from 1 PM to 5 PM. The party won't be the same without you, so make sure to show up!

A Flying Monkey and Pagan Rites

In honor of my first Kahana bay crossing that has taken me 4 years to achieve, I thought it would be appropriate to write a story. But, bay crossings seem to be rather routine, so perhaps a story about a recent non-flying trip to Guam might be of more interest. Besides, with a new, European adventure about to begin, this story will never be written if I don’t write it now!

That Bowl is Awesome!

Man you gotta love that bowl behind Ka'a'awa!  Had a quick afternoon session after a long day of work. I was not sure about heading out (due to aforesaid work) but I am glad that I went! I arrived at my favorite flying site to find Mad Dog and Reaper heading across the bay (2nd crossing for Mad Dog), Yoshio in the air, Thom had just launched and Don was up right behind him.

Epic Kahana XC Weekend

I flew and partied more this past weekend than I have in a long time. At least a week, anyway. Over thirty pilots came out to Kahana over the course of the weekend, along with lots of friends, family and furry companions. This is my last weekend in town before leaving for three weeks, and I was lucky to score three days in a row of epic Kahana XC flying with some great company.

Silent Karma

Well it happened again, Karma struck. On Thursday, I snuck one in at Makapuu, and on Friday I got one in the morning at Kahana, went off to work, and then snuck a solo in at Makapuu that evening. Saturday came and I had to work. It was very difficult driving to Waianae with my 'clipboard' when everyone was chirping about Kahana on Windlines. I really have to stop monitoring the chatterbox when I know there is nothing I can do.

Meeting & Party, Fri Aug 13, 6PM, at Thom's in Kailua

Pilots and friends are invited to join us for our third quarterly association meeting next Friday. (Sorry for the short notice!) Thom and Donna have graciously offered us the use of their house for the meeting and party. Please bring a potluck item: pupu, something for the grill, side dish. Also your favorite beverage. See you all there!

Cloud Appreciators

The last two days saw the return of superb flying weather to our fair shores, after a long cruel week of misery and deprivation. Happy pilots flocked to Kahana and Makapuu and flew many great flights on both days. Thursday's flying certainly looked amazing, but I'll leave the storytelling to those who flew. (Like someone who flew a special slingshot flight from Kahana to Kualoa to Pounders.) My story is about today's flying. And today's flying was all about clouds.