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Aviation and
Spaceflight.
As a child, I had dreams of being
able to fly like a bird... The dream became a reality when I was still at
high school. A kind pilot took me for a flight in his motorized glider, and
I was hooked. Within months I was gliding, skydiving and just generally in
love with the air. It has been a few years since I last leapt from a plane,
but I have logged over 380 skydives and still dream of free-fall. I am now
working towards my glider pilot qualification and have over 40 hours in my
logbook.
This interest, coupled with my
passion for astronomy, naturally leads to a keen interest in spaceflight,
both manned and unmanned. I have followed the progressive steps along the
way with great enthusiasm, and at times, great sadness. From time to time, I step outside
at night to watch the space shuttle and ISS glide 450Km overhead in perfect
silence. Now THAT really must be the ultimate form of flight!
For information about the
Hawke's Bay Gliding Club, click
here
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Iridium.
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Evasive Maneuvers.
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C130 Hercules.
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Iroquois.
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Sputnik 1 - 50th
Anniversary.
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Spaceships In The
Night.
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Over The
Moon.
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Our
Little Champ.
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