Norwegian Hanggliding

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Sunday I went out with Bjørn to be instructor for the course. Pål would have his first high flights, while Lars and Petter would take their last flights to finish the course. We met up 09:00 at the landing, the conditions looked good. Lars missed the landing on the frozen lake(!) on his first flight, [...]

Congratulations to Oleg, our new world champion! He was the favourite, and came through as a worthy winner.
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Back in Oslo. We had to spend one night in London, but it was good to lie down in a bed and sleep for some hours in a hotel. Got the first flight from London to Oslo.

This green machine goes to London, we got two seats even with an overbooked flight. Looks like we have to spend one night there, and then take the first to Oslo early tuesday morning.

Nils and I got tickets to Hong Kong today, we are on waiting list for the next flight to London and might have to wait there for a day. The flights from London is too late, and we might have to spend one night there too. If all works out we are back in Oslo [...]

Nils Åge and I are driving to Sydney now. Might get a flight back sunday.
Captured this image when we stopped at Gundagai to get a coffee.

Link to the video at Stein Edgar’s site.

The day after Robin’s accident we had a memorial for him at the crash site. We invited all pilots and crew from the Worlds to join us at sunset in the paddock. We marked the spot with the windsock that had the Norwegian flag, and put down flowers during a silent memorial. It was a [...]

The accident yesterday is a tragedy that cannot be described by words. It’s a big loss for all of us. Our deepest condolances go out to the family and friends.

Much the same as yesterday, strong winds from the south and blue low thermals. Task was 188 km to ivanhoe again, some action in the towpaddock when the crosswind made it difficult to launch. I started early due to a good place yesterday and had a good tow into a nice thermal. The other [...]