Ken Howells Hang Gliding & Paragliding Flight Log

2001 Flights Airtime Flying
Days 		Gliders Models/
Sizes
HG 136 69.6 60 114 18
PG 8 0.9 7 8 4
Totals 144 70.5 60 122 22
HG Test Flights 123 58.1 51 112 18
HG Fun Flights 5 7.0 5 1 1
PG Test Flights 8 0.9 7 8 4
HG Tandem Flights 8 4.5 8 3 3
HG Flight Records w/airtime 134 69.6 58 114 18
HG Flight Records w/o airtime 2 0.0 2 1 1
HG Flights < 30 min. 89 18.7 30 86 15
HG Flights >= 30 min. 45 50.9 39 33 14


Details Date Launch
Site		 Land
Site		 Launch
Time		 Airtime
(hrs.)		 Model Size Serial Wing
Type		 Flight
Type
 
2001-12-01 Sat CRS AJX 1.2 Talon 150 37083 Demo Inv HG test

Conditions windy and smooth with thermals.
Very nice handling. Rt tip a little flutter >70 - tightened string. Very steady but light PP at full stuff, I was comfortable at full stuff. Hall ASI topped out (72) when I still had 6 inches of push left. Conditions windy and smooth with thermals. VGL Vtrim=22 Vs=21 VG1/2 Vtrim=29 Vs=23 VG3/4 Vtrim=31 Vs=23 VGT Vtrim=24 Vs=23 Vd=75

 
2001-11-28 Wed M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 170 27125 Opa HG test
2001-11-28 Wed M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 170 27142 Opa HG test
2001-11-28 Wed RGNLS AJX 0.1 Fly2 216 193806 Spokane Aircraft HG test

Tandem with RK. He launched, I landed since it was no wind. A bit high and hesitated mid-flare - both on knees, but ok. A bit piggy in roll.
Tandem with RK. He launched, I landed since it was no wind. A bit high and hesitated mid-flare - both on knees, but ok. 6.5. A bit piggy in roll. Vtrim=21 ,Vs=19 ,Vd=39

 
2001-11-17 Sat CRS AJX 1.4 Falcon KLH 225 26643 mine HG fun

Nicely soarable. Pine,rgnls, CRS on second try


 
2001-11-16 Fri RGNLS AJX 0.2 Eagle 164 38193 Inv. HG test
2001-11-16 Fri RGNLS AJX 1.1 Talon 140 37045 ? HG test
2001-11-16 Fri M750 AJX 0.2 Falcon 195 27117 Opa HG test
2001-11-16 Fri M750 AJX 0.2 Falcon 195 27116 Team Spirit HG test
 
2001-10-26 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 170 27095 King Mt. Gliders HG test
2001-10-26 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 225 27104 Inventory HG test
2001-10-26 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 170 27076 Opa HG test

First 170 flight in a while. Landed 3 feet from spot


2001-10-26 Fri RGNLS AJX 0.8 Talon 150 37012 Lookout HG test
2001-10-26 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 Mistral2 28 58022 Inventory PG test
 
2001-10-20 Sat CRS AJX 1.3 US 147 34677 Inventory HG test
 
2001-10-19 Fri M750 AJX 0.5 Talon 150 37077 Florida HG HG test
2001-10-19 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 195 27081 Inventory HG test
2001-10-19 Fri M750 AJX 0.2 US 166 34666 Inventory HG test
2001-10-19 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 225 27111 Fly High HG test
2001-10-19 Fri M750 AJX 0.2 Eagle 180 38173 Inventory HG test
 
2001-10-07 Sun AJX 0.0 Falcon KLH 225 26643 HG tandem
Christopher Battisti

No info on this flight. Found the USHGA paperwork for it on 8/21/2011.


 
2001-10-03 Wed M750 AJX 0.2 Falcon 225 27108 Mission HG test
2001-10-03 Wed RGNLS AJX 0.4 Talon 150 37074 Silver Wings HG test
2001-10-03 Wed M750 AJX 0.4 Falcon 225 27084 Muller HG test

Low save shortly after launch. Less than 250 ft above LZ, 50 ft above treetops near bluffs- lowest 360s ever. Got to 4k+


2001-10-03 Wed M750 AJX 0.2 Falcon 195 27086 Mission HG test
 
2001-09-30 Sun AJX 0.0 Falcon KLH 225 26643 HG tandem
Natalie Holland

No information on this flight. Found the USHGA paperwork 8/21/2011.


 
2001-09-23 Sun CRS AJX 1.2 Talon 140 37069 Inv HG test

Weak day, tiny thermals. No Vd runs or aero.
Stock wands. Loosened tips 1/4 before flight per SP jnstructions 9/22. Nice handling. Good pp at all speeds. A bit spirally in both directions, but fine. Weak day, tiny thermals. No Vd runs or aero. VGL Vtrim=20 Vs=20 VGT Vtrim=28 Vs=20

 
2001-09-22 Sat CRS AJX 0.5 Falcon KLH 225 26643 Ursula HG fun

Lots of big sink, some lift. Landing: no wind, good flare middle of grass, dropped to knees.
Lots of big sink, some lift. Landing: no wind, good flare middle of grass, dropped to knees VGL,Vtrim=25,Vs=23,VGT,Vd=64,

 
2001-09-20 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.6 US 166 34665 Sports Opa HG test
2001-09-20 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.2 Talon 140 37049 Lookout HG test
 
2001-09-08 Sat AJX 0.3 Falcon 195 27070 Team Spirit HG test

From WW database, airtime estimated.


 
2001-09-06 Thu M750 AJX 0.3 Eagle 164 38171 Slick Rock HG test
2001-09-06 Thu M750 AJX 0.2 Arcus M 56455 PG test
2001-09-06 Thu M750 AJX 0.7 Eagle 164 38170 HG test

Went to Crestline twice.
NO rumble!!!

 
2001-09-03 Mon CRS AJX 1.0 Sportster 148 193402 HG test
 
2001-09-02 Sun CRS AJX 1.2 US 147 34676 OPA HG test
 
2001-09-01 Sat CRS AJX 2.2 Talon 160 37063 HG test

Talon 160 Proto #1. Good. Big air, great control.


 
2001-08-30 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 Arcus L 56453 Inv PG test

HG & PG SCHOOL OF OREGON


2001-08-30 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 Arcus L 56452 Distance vol Libre PG test
2001-08-30 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.4 Talon 150 37058 Raven HG test

Vs=19, Vt=20, VdVGT=62, 69 with 2 inches of hunch. Good glider!


2001-08-30 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.6 Talon 150 37057 Inv HG test

Mission Soaring. Vs=19, Vt=2-, VdVGT=65. Just a little stiffer than previous glider.


 
2001-08-26 Sun CRS AJX 1.9 Talon 160 37063 HG test

Talon 160 Proto #1. Has longer nose ribs, darts in nose cone. Still very very nice. Maybe a hair better slow
Talon 160 Proto #1. Has longer nose ribs, darts in nose cone. Still very very nice. Maybe a hair better slow.

 
2001-08-25 Sat CRS AJX 1.2 Falcon KLH 225 26643 HG tandem
Hayley Raynes

Great passenger. CRS to 750 then easy climbs. Reporter for Lake Arrowhead Mountain News. Wrote a good story about HG.


2001-08-25 Sat CRS AJX 0.7 US 166 34667 Sports Opa HG test

Good.


 
2001-08-23 Thu M750 AJX 0.2 Falcon 195 27060 Lumber River HG test

Great. Creaker!


2001-08-23 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.3 Talon 150 37065 Merlin HG test

Dacron/Slipstream. VdVGT=70, 5# per hand PP. Vt=21. TT VG1/2=27. Good. RT turn, wrapped in. Twist 2 holes. Would refly but RK says "Ship it!".
Reroute upper VG cord through center wedge and above keel slider.

2001-08-23 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.3 Talon 150 37064 Inv HG test

Airtime estimated.
Dacron/Str. VdVGT=62, VdVG3/4=64. Very roll neutral!! Good but slow.
(Big snafu glider - built for Windsports, but sale fell through. Accidentally shipped to Eagle Mtn., damaged en route. Later rebuilt and sold to Mike Nash)

2001-08-23 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 US 166 34667 Sports Opa HG test
 
2001-08-17 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 Logic M 70005 West Coast Paragliding PG test

Airwave DHV1, Less glide than Arcus. 3 failed inflations before launch.
Good

2001-08-17 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 195 27032 Mission HG test

Good. No hang loops; used ones from 27041.


2001-08-17 Fri M750 AJX 0.2 Falcon 195 27041 Magic Valley HG test

Normal good.


2001-08-17 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 195 27037 Eagles Flight HG test

OK


2001-08-17 Fri M750 AJX 0.3 US 147 34673 High Perspective HG test

Slipstream/carbon, very nice. Loud BS :)


 
2001-08-12 Sun CRS AJX 10:15 0.4 Eagle KLH 180 38127 Mission HG test

Got to 5500 MSL at CRS
Very nice. Vs<=17, Vmca=18!!

2001-08-12 Sun CRS AJX 0.3 Falcon KLH 225 26643 HG tandem
Suhas Kulkarni

Good flight. Student nauseated, but good because he told me right away.


 
2001-08-11 Sat CRS AJX 2.3 Talon 160 37063 HG test

Talon 160 Proto #1. Very nice, very floaty. Awesome Glider!
Talon 160 Proto #1. Very nice, very floaty. Awesome Glider! VdVGT=60, Vs=18, Vmca=20. Nosecone poor fit, wrinkles at tips, BS root velcros not meeting. (Actual notation "VdVGT-80" with "=60" beneath. Means 80%, perhaps)

 
2001-08-05 Sun UM AJX 1.1 Talon 150 37050 WESTERN SLOPE HG test

7600 MSL max.
Slight RT. Vt=18, Vs=21. Moved pillar 1, to full fwd. Lowered all sprogs 1, per RK. Twisted RT tip 1 hole. Tip shear ribs were each 1/2 zipped.

2001-08-05 Sun UM AJX 0.5 Falcon KLH 225 26643 HG tandem
Sherry Cutler

Good thermalling, digital photos. High Adv Double Double (w/Tom).


 
2001-08-04 Sat UM AJX 0.3 Falcon KLH 225 26643 HG tandem
Gary Ledger

Light winds, weak thermals. Student liked smooth air. High Adv Double Double.


 
2001-07-21 Sat CRS AJX 1.7 US 147 34658 Sports Opa HG test

Had Vt=25. Pulled sail, sewed KP sock, KP 1 hole from rear. New Vt=25, Vs=23. Tufts very active<26


 
2001-07-19 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 195 27046 Fla HG HG test

Good


2001-07-19 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 US 147 34657 Eagles Wings HG test

KP back 2
Needs KP sock

2001-07-19 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.4 US 147 34554 Sky Sailors HG test

(orig assy date was 7/25/2000, old frame was re-cycled)
Moved KP back 1 hole. Had bad left turn before, OK now - low side LF, neutral RT. Ultimately, customer was unhappy with wrinkles in BS due to assymetric twist.


2001-07-19 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.4 US 166 34283 Far Up HG HG test

Stall hysteresis rewowk - mylar tip. Vs<18. Nice. Returned by Far Up, 9/21/01, sold to Team Spirit 2/21/02.


2001-07-19 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 Arcus L 56439 Morningside PG test

Trouble reverse inflating - all me.


 
2001-07-15 Sun UM AJX 1.7 Falcon 195 27031 Team Spirit HG test

Went Pint to Billboard from 6200 MSL and behind Pine - bad mistake with winds near 20+!!!
Nice.

 
2001-07-14 Sat UM AJX 2.3 Talon 150 37022 Sports Opa HG test

VdVGT=72, solid PP. Very nice glider.


 
2001-07-07 Sat CRS AJX 0.7 Sportster 164 Airwave HG test

Proto WW made for Airwave. Needed more adjustment.
Very shallow pitch well 25-35 MPH VGL. Sharpish stall break, tended to yaw in too much. Vt=27, V2=22, Vmush=24, VtVGT=21, VdVGT=61

2001-07-07 Sat CRS AJX 0.7 Eagle 180 38123 High Perspective HG test

Nice!


 
2001-07-04 Wed CRS AJX 1.0 US 147 34656 Mission HG test

Good.


 
2001-07-03 Tue CRS AJX 1.0 US 147 34656 Mission HG test

Good. Trim fast, back 1.


 
2001-06-24 Sun CRS AJX 0.6 Talon 150 37027 Oregon Vulture HG test

Stock as MM flew 6/21/01. Better than 37031, but still a bit stiff.


2001-06-24 Sun CRS AJX 1.2 Talon 150 37027 Oregon Vulture HG test

Tip to loosest setting. Very sweet, almost squirrely VGL. VdVG3/4=68, VtVG3/4=26, good PP. Ship ship ship.


 
2001-06-21 Thu M750 AJX 11:15 0.1 Falcon 195 26966 Soaring Solutions HG test

Soarable
Good glider. Nose wires tight.

2001-06-21 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 195 26974 Sports Opa HG test

Punchy thermals in LZ
Nose wires tight.

2001-06-21 Thu M750 AJX 0.2 Falcon 195 26971 RAVEN SKY SPORTS HG test

Save at 200 AGL - dust devil in parking lot. Got to 3000 MSL (1100 foot gain).
Good

2001-06-21 Thu M750 AJX 0.3 Eagle 194 38160 Lookout HG test

Got to 5000 MSL.
Good. Sweet, even.

2001-06-21 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.4 Fly2 191301 Airwave HG test

Added 1.25 inches to haulback. RT tip down to 2nd notch. Much better, especially primary roll. RT tip back up 1.


2001-06-21 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.4 Eagle 164 38162 Blue Sky HG test

Good.


 
2001-06-17 Sun CRS AJX 1.5 Talon 150 37031 Cloudstreets HG test

Trim mush. RT turn, more VGT. Vt=20, 18, 27, 29, 24 (neutral). Vd=50, VdVG3/4=62. Rather stiff! Twist RT tip down 1, lower RT spros. Movd hang point forward 1 to keel fwd., post fwd.


2001-06-17 Sun CRS AJX 1.3 Talon 150 37031 Cloudstreets HG test

Couldn't lower RT sprogs after previous flight. Glider much nicer. Still some RT, esp. VGT. Raised LT sprogs 1 each after. VdVGT=68, slight positive PP.


 
2001-06-16 Sat CRS AJX 1.5 Fly2 191301 Airwave HG tandem
Ursula

No shims. Very stiff, significant RT turn. Dropped tip on skim, RT whack, dtube. (tip down 1.5 after)
No shims. Very stiff, significant RT turn. Dropped tip on skim, RT whack, dtube. (tip down 1.5 after)

 
2001-06-12 Tue M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 225 27023 Windsports HG test

0-1 MPH from every direction at launch, N in LZ. Hit spot with S approach (won spot!)


2001-06-12 Tue UM M750 0.1 Eagle 164 38155 FLY International USA HG test

Wind S<3 at launch.
Good

2001-06-12 Tue M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 195 27009 Javier Carvallo HG test

Wind S at 5 at launch
Good

2001-06-12 Tue RGNLS AJX 0.4 US 166 HG test

Tied spot.
Nice glider. Not in Redbook.

 
2001-06-10 Sun CRS AJX 2.7 Falcon KLH 225 26643 HG fun

Great day, max 6260 MSL. Back to CRS 4 times.


 
2001-06-03 Sun UM AJX 0.2 Eagle 180 38125 HG test

Cloudbase ~ 5100 MSL. 12 circles at treeline, 2330 MSL.
With modified (flatter) #6-#9 + Root battens. No evidence of stall hysteresis! MCA=18, Vt=21, Vs=17. Slowed many times to Vs - smooth, sweet. Might be awesome with new Nosecone

 
2001-06-01 Fri M750 AJX 0.3 Falcon 195 26973 HG test

Save 2100 feet to 3500 feet
Good.

2001-06-01 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 170 26959 HG test
2001-06-01 Fri RGNLS AJX 0.3 US 147 34651 HG test
2001-06-01 Fri RGNLS AJX 0.4 Talon 150 37011 Rizo HG test
 
2001-05-26 Sat CRS AJX 2.3 Talon 140 37014 Nene Rotor HG test

Thermalled with 150 SP and large Stealth no problem. Ratty, tight thermals, 4300-4600 MSL max. Tough day, very tired at end of flight. No VdVGT runs due to fatigue.
'Soft' leading edges (sleeves). P1 BS1 1.5 in. too long, BS2 1 in. too long. Spring battens too tight (trim all 1/16 inch). Vt=22, Vs=19.5 VdVG3/4=68 /w light PP. TT to 30. Easy to initiate turns, but sticky at > 25 degrees bank. Felt washed out by my weight, wanted to wrap in. Two notch (at least) left turn.

 
2001-05-23 Wed M750 AJX 0.2 Falcon 225 26998 HG test
2001-05-23 Wed M750 AJX 0.4 Falcon 195 27010 HG test
2001-05-23 Wed M750 AJX 0.2 Falcon 195 26967 HG test
2001-05-23 Wed M750 AJX 0.2 Eagle 164 38147 HG test
2001-05-23 Wed M750 AJX 0.3 Eagle 164 38118 HG test
 
2001-05-13 Sun CRS AJX 0.4 US 147 34646 Morningside HG test
2001-05-13 Sun CRS AJX 0.7 Fly2 216 191302 HG tandem
Ursula

My Hall read 2-3 MPH > Ursula's DigiFly
Haulback w/ added tang (to ease roll) RK & MM flew P1 zero shim, hang pt at front of apex, and liked/shipped. This still somewhat stiff, PP better. Great flare authority and general characteristics. Pull 1/8 inch shim each side, ship. My Hall read 2-3 MPH > Ursula's DigiFly. (ended up removing extra tang and shipping zero shim, like P1)

 
2001-05-10 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 US 147 34644 HG test

Must calibrate my Hall ASI
Turn gone. Vt=28, but bar press. and behavior seemed correct. (moved KP back one?)

2001-05-10 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 Condor 330 HG test
2001-05-10 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 Eagle 164 38146 Morningside HG test
2001-05-10 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 Eagle 164 38140 FlyHi HG test
2001-05-10 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.5 US 166 34636 Highland Aero. HG test
 
2001-05-05 Sat CRS AJX 1.5 Falcon KLH 225 26643 HG fun

6400 MSL max. Hands very cold!


 
2001-04-26 Thu M750 AJX 0.2 US 147 34630 Highland Aero. HG test
2001-04-26 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 Arcus M 56417 J.C. Brown PG test
2001-04-26 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 225 26991 Muller HG test
2001-04-26 Thu M750 AJX 0.3 Falcon 225 27020 Blue Sky HG test
2001-04-26 Thu M750 AJX 0.2 Falcon 225 27019 Lookout HG test
2001-04-26 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.5 US 166 34636 Highland Aero. HG test
 
2001-03-25 Sun CRS AJX 0.5 Talon 150 12 HG test

Marine Murk. like Sat., 3/24.
Marine Murk. like Sat., 3/24. VtVGL=24 , Vs=23. 60% of tufts reversed at 24, more at 23. controllable at 22 in still asir. VtVG1/2(mark)=28, VtVG3/4(mark)=33. Pos PP~5#. VG7/8 wanted to go >40, didn't let it - turbulent air. Glider overall stiff, worse than early Fusion.

2001-03-25 Sun CRS AJX 0.5 Eagle 164 38112 HG test
 
2001-03-24 Sat CRS AJX 1.5 Eagle 180 38125 HG test
 
2001-03-23 Fri RGNLS AJX 0.3 Eagle 180 38125 HG test

First flight on a 180.
First flight on a 180. OK. Very punchy air. Wanted to drop nose in thermals alot. Finally stopped worrying about pitch and it was better. Not as 'locked in' in turns as 164, some warp in. OK to land. Fix stall somehow.

2001-03-23 Fri RGNLS AJX 0.3 Eagle 180 38126 HG test
2001-03-23 Fri RGNLS AJX 0.2 Eagle 164 38115 HG test
 
2001-03-21 Wed M750 AJX 0.1 Arcus L 56401 PG test
2001-03-21 Wed M750 AJX 0.2 Falcon 195 26972 HG test
2001-03-21 Wed M750 AJX 0.1 Eagle 164 38066 HG test
2001-03-21 Wed M750 AJX 0.1 Eagle 164 38109 HG test
2001-03-21 Wed RGNLS AJX 0.2 US 166 34633 HG test
2001-03-21 Wed M750 AJX 0.1 Eagle 164 38114 HG test

Nil wind takeoff.
Nil wind takeoff. Some rumble Rt BS

 
2001-03-18 Sun M750 AJX 0.1 Fly2 216 190701 HG test

P1. 3 flights, bunny hill w/bungee assist.
P1. 3 flights, bunny hill w/bungee assist. Set all bridles. 2 flights end of LZ. had hang point below Kingpost base - too slow, glider ready for altitude w/ tandem load. My sidewire holes and nosecone worked well.

 
2001-03-08 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 US 166 34634 Cascade Soaring HG test
2001-03-08 Thu M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 225 26990 Mission HG test
2001-03-08 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.3 Fusion SP 150 36601 Carvallo HG test
2001-03-08 Thu RGNLS AJX 0.3 Fusion SP 150 36602 Windsports HG test
 
2001-02-16 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 US 147 34651 HG test
2001-02-16 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 225 26928 HG test
2001-02-16 Fri M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 195 26952 HG test
2001-02-16 Fri M750 AJX 0.2 Eagle 164 38094 HG test
2001-02-16 Fri RGNLS AJX 0.6 US 166 34620 HG test
 
2001-02-09 Fri M750 AJX 0.4 US 166 34622 HG test

Got above UM.
'Eyes' Custom sail. Got above UM. Good, trimmed slow

2001-02-09 Fri M750 AJX 0.2 Falcon 225 26923 HG test
2001-02-09 Fri M750 AJX 0.3 Falcon 195 26968 HG test
2001-02-09 Fri M750 AJX 0.2 Eagle 164 38095 HG test
 
2001-01-19 Fri RGNLS AJX 0.2 Fusion SP 141 36592 HG test

Flew w/o tip fairings. Bad flutter in TE at #7 batten. High stall speed, ran hard on landing.


2001-01-19 Fri RGNLS AJX 0.5 Fusion SP 150 36591 HG test
 
2001-01-10 Wed M750 AJX 0.2 US 166 34606 HG test
2001-01-10 Wed M750 AJX 0.1 Falcon 225 26899 HG test
 
2001-01-07 Sun CRS AJX 0.9 Falcon KLH 225 26643 HG fun
 
2001-01-06 Sat CRS AJX 1.0 Fusion SP 150 36521 Inventory HG test