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PIC OF MY FLYING SPOT!!!!

dgkid78 - 16-6-2008 at 06:00 PM

This is my flying spot that i have mentioned in the past.. Civil War Fort Called "Fort Taber" as you can see the the fort is surrounded by water....and at 15ft drop off . nothing to guard you from falling over LOL Just wish it was longer East to West. wind in the summer is mostly coming from the south so I don't get huge speed before turning back. for now it's k :singing: Our High Schools have closed the feilds to the public, so this is all i got right now.


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g10/dgkid78/8-9749-2.jpg

_____ - 16-6-2008 at 06:05 PM

Looks like a pretty cool place. Im supprised they are letting you fly there. For the next few days Im working at local schools and since they are closed for the summer my kite is ridding in the passangers seat just incase I get done early :wink2:

dgkid78 - 16-6-2008 at 06:08 PM

The Park Is open to just about anything....M the only power kiter. everyone else has REVs'.....Police have plenty of times driven on those people paths you see and they never say anything. they just like to cruise around to check out what a giant parachute is doing on the feild.

Sthrasher38 - 17-6-2008 at 07:29 AM

Sweet looking spot nice flat wind I bet.

barnes - 17-6-2008 at 10:48 AM

I also just started flying at an old Civil War field! Valley Forge.

http://tinyurl.com/4j9sbt

A pretty cool place to fly, but I need to keep my eyes open for rangers...I'm expecting to be told to pack up, but so far so good.

acampbell - 17-6-2008 at 11:32 AM

I'm lucky; on my beach I get to chase the Georgia Highway Patrol and buzz their 4x4 truck. Same with the fire/ rescue unit. they get a kick out of it.

dgkid78 - 17-6-2008 at 12:51 PM

Ya your lucky i am jealous, i wish i had that kinda space. Same for you Barnes. Ugg look at all that space

acampbell - 17-6-2008 at 01:02 PM

Consider a trip in Late September the weekend of 26th through 28th for the First Annual Jekyll Island Buggy Expo (JIBE). Details to follow. It will benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center (on the island) and will include a private tour (in the morning at high tide). It will be a pretty loosley structured rally type of fun-fly event. Low tide is in the after noons then so if the sea breeze is still on (should be) then we should have some good 4-mile runs in late afternoon.

stevep - 18-6-2008 at 06:52 AM

hey angus ill be there ill call for info talk to ya soon

BeamerBob - 18-6-2008 at 07:24 AM

Count Wexler and me in as well. Jekyll is buggy paradise with the hard sands and onshore winds in the afternoons. Temps should be a little more reasonable by that late in the month too. I feel a race brewing somehow. I already crave the pics of multiple kites in formation coming down the beach.

acampbell - 18-6-2008 at 08:06 AM

Yeah, I'm thinking it would be a good photo op from the back of the Georgia Highway Patrol truck if I could get them to agree to a "Chase the Highway Patrol" event. They are good sports and usually get a kick out of me buzzing their truck in the buggy.

lunchbox - 18-6-2008 at 08:30 AM

I might have to make a trip out there this summer. The company I work for is going through the process of outsourcing their IT department. If I'm retained, that might be a good gift to myself...Always wanted to check out the Southeast.

I can bring some kites, but does anyone have a buggy I can borrow or rent?

OH, and BTW, nice flying areas DG and Barnes. I should send you a pic of my local area...then you'd really appreciate your local spots :wink2:

acampbell - 18-6-2008 at 08:34 AM

I've got a Flexi wide-axle and PL Comp XR+ and either are available to any qualified visitors. I can only use one at a time (unless I'm running tandem!).

NPWfever - 18-6-2008 at 08:36 AM

DG, I love the geriatric fit of rage, ""URRHHGG....this is my flying spot...." :lol: Anywho, you should get one of those combo mountain boards/kiteboards, then just cruise off the land to the water, come back around then hit the land again! :o :thumbup:

dgkid78 - 18-6-2008 at 06:51 PM

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Originally posted by NPWfever
DG, I love the geriatric fit of rage, ""URRHHGG....this is my flying spot...." :lol: Anywho, you should get one of those combo mountain boards/kiteboards, then just cruise off the land to the water, come back around then hit the land again! :o :thumbup:



LOL I never heard of that :puzzled:

KiteProject - 22-6-2008 at 02:02 PM

I shall visit this spot. I have seen it before.

Quote:
Originally posted by dgkid78
This is my flying spot that i have mentioned in the past.. Civil War Fort Called "Fort Taber" as you can see the the fort is surrounded by water....and at 15ft drop off . nothing to guard you from falling over LOL Just wish it was longer East to West. wind in the summer is mostly coming from the south so I don't get huge speed before turning back. for now it's k :singing: Our High Schools have closed the feilds to the public, so this is all i got right now.


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g10/dgkid78/8-9749-2.jpg

Scudley - 23-6-2008 at 07:18 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by barnes
I also just started flying at an old Civil War field! Valley Forge.


I am not an American, but wasn't Valley Forge the Revolutionary War?
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dgkid78 - 23-6-2008 at 07:26 PM

Valley Forge is the story of the six month encampment of the Continental Army of the newly formed United States of America under the command of General George Washington, a few miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Though no battle was fought here from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778, a struggle against the elements and low morale was overcome on this sacred ground.

Copy and pasted this. hope this answers your question

william_rx7 - 29-7-2008 at 01:45 PM

Hmmm, great stuff guys, keep posting...

Here's links to the two spots on this thread, each with a current wind and 6 day forecast.

Fort Tabor Map,

Valley Forge Map

ikemiester - 31-7-2008 at 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by acampbell
I'm lucky; on my beach I get to chase the Georgia Highway Patrol and buzz their 4x4 truck. Same with the fire/ rescue unit. they get a kick out of it.


Hey on a good wind day I can pass those guys to! Of course their Oregon cops in my case.
Speed limit is 25... for gas powered vehicles :lol: those limited suckers! :spin: