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[ Active Log | Volume 4 | Volume 3 | Volume 2 | Volume 1 | Add Entry ] Who: JimmyWhere: Phoenix, AZ USA When: Saturday, January 03, 1998 at 03:43:40 (EST) Email: jimmie@jps.net Comments: I've been an airplane pilot for 30 years. Flown almost everything up to and including B747. Ultralight flying was the BEST. Great sport. Great presentation. Thank You. Who: ED EVANS Where: WHEELING, WV USA When: Saturday, January 03, 1998 at 00:24:19 (EST) Email: EEVANS@HGO.NET Comments: JIM, you wouldn't believe it but our first MX 2 axis Sprint that my buddy and I had... "Chuck Yager" of Beenwood WV not the Chuck Yeager also from WV. We had some bad luck over our field and we lost it in the Ohio River. Now we have a new MXL Sport and are waiting for some good weather. Keep your eyes to the skies. We have to because of darn C130. Good luck and just remember if you can walk away it was a good landing. Who: John Tigchelaar Where: Stony Plain , AB Canada When: Friday, January 02, 1998 at 22:09:43 (EST) Comments: Thank you Jim, I truly enjoyed the visit. I have your flying into the sunset on my desk top. I have always enjoyed flying, and perhaps this will motivate me into a new sport. Once again thank-you for sharing with us your experience Who: CARLOS Reyes Where: Coatzacoalcos, VE MEXICO When: Friday, January 02, 1998 at 21:48:06 (EST) Email: creyes@ptq.pemex.com Comments: Wow! beautiful fly through the air and colors thank you for this present, I see you've motivated good feelings in everybody. Please continue it. Who: Brian Fountain Where: Vancouver, BC Canada When: Friday, January 02, 1998 at 17:55:12 (EST) Email: fountain@interchg.ubc.ca Comments: Wow, what a ride! Thank you for sharing it. Kisses to Gus. Who: Greg Gallie Where: Vancouver, BC Canada When: Friday, January 02, 1998 at 16:52:50 (EST) Email: wolfman@intergate.bc.ca Comments: I have often drempt that I was flying with the Eagles along winding riverbeds and mountian peaks. I think this is the way to fulfill my vision. Who: Mike Lester Where: Knoxville, TN USA When: Friday, January 02, 1998 at 16:46:21 (EST) Email: pekiti@usit.net Website: http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/2442/ Comments: I am a teenager who has been interested in fly for several years. Last year my grandfather bought an UltraLight, and introduced me to it. Over the summer, I took lessons from an instructor at the airfield in Louisiana (in Louisiana, you have to have a license to fly an ultralight). I was about to get my license, but I had to go home to Knoxville, summer was over. I've always wanted to fly, and an ultralight seemed to be my means of doing so. Here in Knoxville, no license is needed, so maybe when I can get enough money, and somehow get permission from my parents, then I will too be flying ultralights. I really enjoyed your webpage. I came to it not expecting to read much, but ended up reading the whole thing. Thanks for 30 min. of my time well spent. Who: S. Downard Where: Waldorf, MD USA When: Friday, January 02, 1998 at 14:39:35 (EST) Comments: What a wonderful job! I have seen several ULs flying around in my area and always thought what fun they would be. You have the best web site I've seen in a very long time. I read every word! I too had to wipe a tear from my eye when I read your dedication. I can't wait to get home to start getting my husband infected with the UL flying bug! Who: Steve Brown Where: Ferris, Tx USA When: Friday, January 02, 1998 at 11:44:42 (EST) Email: gold5@flash.net Comments: I stumbled accross your page and enjoyed it immensly. Personally I love to fly my Honda Gold Wing down the back roads of the USA. This has got my interest up big time! I may be in trouble once again, but what the heck. Great page, To quote a favorite saying, "Keep the wind in your face". Who: Dee Gilliland Where: Brandon, MS USA When: Friday, January 02, 1998 at 09:51:44 (EST) Email: Dee_Flyr@msn.com Comments: I enjoyed your site very much. You are very gifted in being able to document the experience in a way that brings this sort of flying to life for everyone. I have had a similar experience with building and flying a KOLB Firestar and later a Challenger II. After logging about 600 hours since 1990, I still enjoy the flying experience, especially sharing it with friends. Who: David Harrington Where: Henderson, TX USA When: Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 21:49:35 (EST) Email: mharrington@sat.net Comments: I loved you pictures. I have recently puchased an MX II, and I think it is one of the safest ultralights on the market today. I will be using it for instruction and demo rides in the East Texas and Northwest Louisiana area. Who: Felipe Laracuente Where: Miami, Fl USA When: Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 21:40:21 (EST) Email: felipe2@netrox.net Comments: I felt as though I was right there contour flying with you. I loved the journal. I would love to own an ultralight and spend my time out over the Everglades. Who: MG Where: Gold Coast, Australia When: Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 14:52:42 (EST) Email: kahuna@fan.net.au Comments: Its 4am when I started to read your story. I feel I have lived the experience of your flight log with your excellent images and I am exhilarated. Your story inspires ones imagination. Thank you - you took me there. Who: W. C. Smith ( Wally ) Where: Winchester, VA USA When: Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 11:47:12 (EST) Email: mable@visuallink.com Comments: Really nice job. Used to fly 2 seaters around Shenandoah Valley. Always thought those things with the chain saw engines looked like real fun. Maybe its time to use the garage for more then storing junk. Who: Hausding, Sid Where: Alpena, MI USA When: Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 10:49:05 (EST) Email: sidh@freeway.net Comments: You've missed your calling! Start your own flight magazine, the compassion and intimacy you place in the journal-combined with your choice of pictures is simply the best aviation writing I've seen. The techno know-it-alls and the high hour pros have lost the "feel" and "love" of a pure sport. More.......... Who: J.D. Where: Bay City, TX USA When: Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 06:39:46 (EST) Comments: It has been years since I first saw an ultralight fly. A friend of an inlaw brought one down for a hunting weekend. Looking at it was neat, but hearing it fire up at dawn, and seeing it come flying over the tree tops was something else. I had almost forgotten that it had impressed me so much, being fifteen years ago. Then, looking was enough; But now I want one, bad. I live in town now, but have friends and relatives in the country. I have no idea what these machines cost, or what the cost of operating one would be. Are there any FAA rules and regulations that have to be met? I agree, this is a site that does ultralights supreme justice. Just wish I had one already. Who: Krista Andry Where: Mohegan Lake, NY USA When: Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 19:24:46 (EST) Comments: Excellent adventure! I loved the contour flying part--something I would love to do on a regular basis, and something about flying at the treetops that has always intrigued me! In fact, I was able to go up in an ultralight in Key West... took off from the water and flew at about 200 ft. It was amazing! At one point, we dropped to about 10 ft. off the water in about 5 seconds, and buzzed a whole flock of waterbirds. They took off in a thousand directions all around us, and I thought I was right in the middle of one of those adventure safaris you see on t.v. Hopefully one day I can do my own adventure safari! Thanks for the inspiration! Who: Larry DeLuca Where: Port Washington, NY USA When: Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 18:05:47 (EST) Email: larrydel@i-2000.com Comments: Very nice job on your site! It was a thrill to visit.I may never fly but it was fun to have a peek at what you have done. I especially liked the shots from the air.When I lived in Miami, I saw a guy (named Elvis) fly his UL with pontoons from Biscayne Bay. Thanks again! Who: Luis Madriz Where: Caracas, MI Venezuela When: Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 13:07:54 (EST) Email: luis.madriz@anixter.com Comments: Great pictures. Very motivating for those interested in getting started. Where can i fing more information ?. Who: Dave DuHadway Where: Oak Hill, VA USA When: Monday, December 29, 1997 at 00:30:21 (EST) Email: DuHadway@msn.com Comments: Great site! I can't say that I've done much "contour flying" but it sounds like the same thing that makes someone want to fly a C-130 down in the weeds instead of a C-5 high in the sky. Keep up the good work. Go Irish! Who: Geoff Thistlethwaite Where: Opelousas, La USA When: Wednesday, December 24, 1997 at 11:56:57 (EST) Email: thistlet@net-connect.net Comments: Thank you Jim for sharing this with us! You've done more for U/L's than a year of Ultralight Flying Magazine. Thank You P.S. Get the Kolb, great a/c and the factory support can't be beat! Who: An admirer Where: USA When: Tuesday, December 23, 1997 at 19:21:32 (EST) Comments: This is the story of a man and his plane, his dream, and of his life. Please, fly again... Who: Brian Vasseur Where: Airdrie, Ab Canada When: Monday, December 22, 1997 at 16:56:27 (EST) Email: vasseurb@cadvision.com Website: http://www.cadvision.com/vasseurb Comments: Best website I've ever seen, an inspiration to anyone who ever thought about flying. Who: Steven Braun Where: Reno, NV USA When: Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 01:30:47 (EST) Email: visualdelights@powernet.net Website: http://www.visualdelights.com Comments: A great story and a really great site. The graphics are perfect, the links sublime. No wasted bandwidth and the little cue buttons on the bottom of the page let you know when you've got it all. Who: George Y. Sokoloff Where: Moscow, Russia When: Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 17:34:49 (EST) Email: gys@r-club.ru Website: http://www.r-club.ru Comments: You have seen through my hopes for my own future. Wish I could have done such kind of thing some time later. The last picture has touched the deepest of my soul. My daughter is 2 years old now, I wish I could see her this way sometime after. You've given me wings. You've given me hope. Who: Damian Luiten Where: Auckland, N.Z. When: Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 04:13:20 (EST) Email: dluiten@dass.co.nz Website: http://www.dass.co.nz Comments: Subtle... Simple... Serene... Sensational ! Who: Grant Boggs Where: Wilburton, OK USA When: Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 03:14:31 (EST) Email: grant@icok.net Website: http://www.icok.net/~grant Comments: Excellent site and content. Very compelling. Not often do you go through an entire site reading every word! Thanks for sharing your experiences. It was fascinating! Who: Scott Alcock Where: Rockton, IL USA When: Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 23:35:41 (EST) Email: scotta@inwave.com Comments: I've never seen an ultralight inverted. Craazzy. Going to check the paper tomorrow... Thanks ! Who: Bruce Balan Where: Los Altos, CA USA When: Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 14:25:23 (EST) Email: balan@hooked.net Website: http://cyber.kdz.com/balan Comments: Thanks for the ride. This is what the Web is about. Beautiful work from the heart shared with anyone willing to take the time. Take care. Be well. Who: Michael Malone Where: Huntsville, AL USA When: Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 23:28:57 (EST) Email: mwayne@bigfoot.com Website: http://www.waaytv.com Comments: WOW! I'm the Website of the Day Producer for WAAY-TV in Huntsville. Needless to say, your moving website has more than pasted muster to becoming featured on our Newcast. I wish I could do it justice in the 30 seconds I have to feature your site. I hope it sends more people your way, it is worth the trip. Thanks for a well designed, fun, entertaining page. Maybe you gave ME the bug to try flying... Who: Ray Peery Where: Redwood City, ca USA When: Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 20:55:28 (EST) Email: rpeery@level-3.com Comments: Jim, Wow. How does one begin... I, like everyone in this journal it seems, was completely blown away by your story, your pictures, your passion, and not by any means least, your website construction... Having been a doodah'er all my life, that part of the whole process really spoke to me. But, I have always loved flying, and have never pursued it beyond the occasional hitch with a friend or 2... You have inspired me to go after that dream, and I thank you...Best of luck getting back in the air, hope to see you there. Rainman Who: John Groves Where: Plattsburgh, NY USA When: Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 19:31:32 (EST) Email: grovesj1@together.net Comments: Excuse me a second, while I wipe the tear from my eye after reading the dedication. What a wonderful story, and the photography was incredible. I can not emphasize how much I enjoyed this web-site. I came across it by accident, looking up Yahoo "cool" or "new" or something like that. I can't wait to recommend this site to all my friends. I loved it. And I always looked at ultralights as something I would love to do. You have sparked serious interest for me. Thank you for that, and thank you for sharing such a great journal with all of us. Who: Kurt Foster Where: Silver Spring, MD USA When: Monday, December 15, 1997 at 23:44:27 (EST) Email: abbey1@earthlink.net Comments: I have always wanted to fly ultralights, and after reading your journals, I think I might! Who: Jeff Sampson Where: Tulsa, Ok USA When: Monday, December 15, 1997 at 22:30:38 (EST) Email: jughead@busprod.com Comments: It makes me very happy to know that people like you have the gift of sharing their stories with people. I especially applaud you on the way you chose to tell your story. I love your site, and I am glad you chose to tell everyone about your experience with ultralights. Who: Dennis Minnick Where: Parma, Oh USA When: Monday, December 15, 1997 at 21:30:35 (EST) Email: dminnick@stratos.net Comments: I also have done a lot of flying in the late 70's and up to the mid 80's, I still have a big smile on my face as I am writting this. Your Web is exellent, Thank You. Who: Don Bock Where: Blair, NE USA When: Monday, December 15, 1997 at 21:29:43 (EST) Email: dbock@huntel.net Comments: Nice, tasteful, well-photographed description of the experience! I, too, have lived the UL experience and will never forget it as long as I live. Never a "real" pilot, the thrill of learning to fly my Eagle UL (for me at least) was no less exciting. My solo liftoff was just before sunset the old Army Air Corps base at Scribner, NE. As exciting as the birth of my children was, I think the adrenalin rush during that flight was a tiny bit more intense. Another memory I'll never forget was when I carted my bird to Oshkosh on top of my '84 Honda Civic. A neat bond that only a few very lucky people share. Who: Dale Dixon Where: Gene Autry, OK USA When: Monday, December 15, 1997 at 20:52:38 (EST) Email: tireboss@yahoo.com Comments: I don't believe I've ever seen a better site. I've read Richard Bach, and you're right in there with him. I haven't flown in a while myself, and never in an ultralight, but I think you have given me the "bug". Thanks Who: Anet James Where: SF, CA USA When: Monday, December 15, 1997 at 19:46:26 (EST) Email: rascally@concentric.com Comments: Beautiful design and story! You really share the feeling of what it is like to fly your own machine! I'm a HG pilot and it was especially great to stumble across this site during the winter no-fly days...Thanks! Hope that you find flying again, it sure brings one in touch with the specialness of air. And pilots are just the wackiest and wonderful-est of people I've ever met!!!! See you in the air! Who: Charles H. Root, III Where: Buffalo, NY USA When: Monday, December 15, 1997 at 00:33:03 (EST) Email: chazroot@aol.com Website: http://members.aol.com/chazroot/default.htm Comments: I'm the Webmaster for a Buffalo NY based college that has 15 campuses in four states. I look at dozens of new websites daily to stay current and see what other developers are publishing. Your site is the first one I can recall actually reading every word on every page... Fantastic job! The photos, design, development and content clearly stand out from most personal & commercial sites. I was captivated. I'm also a huge aviation & flight sim junkie... Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. Who: Stephen Waitt Where: Greenland, NH USA When: Sunday, December 14, 1997 at 21:22:39 (EST) Comments: This site was terrific!! I hope to fly my own someday. Wife willing. (-: Who: zvi livne Where: kerem mharal, i israel When: Sunday, December 14, 1997 at 18:21:52 (EST) Email: menager@netvision.net.il Website: http://www.fields-of-israel.com Comments: wonderful site,you are great and i loved every word.picturs are emazing, i am a pilot from Israel. as well as owner of dried flowers com. thank you! (-: Who: Steven Hutchens Where: Kansas City, MO USA When: Sunday, December 14, 1997 at 16:03:22 (EST) Comments: The photo of the Ultralight high above the clouds is awesome. I'm no longer a 'wannabe', I'm a 'going-to- be! 'Doo-da-ing' is great, I love to Doo-da! Who: Denis Charette Where: Montreal, Qc Canada When: Friday, December 12, 1997 at 22:26:34 (EST) Email: d_chare@videotron.ca Website: http://pages.infinit.net/dctrad Comments: Your site was the most beautiful I have seen, all subject confonded. The only things I fly are kites and Microsoft Flight Simulator, but I intend to realize my childhood dream of flying and I'll do it like you. Low, slow and into the wind... Who: Ronnie Milton-Eldridge Where: Heathrow / London, Mi UK When: Friday, December 12, 1997 at 08:14:41 (EST) Email: ameldridge@btinternet.com Website: http://www.btinternet.com/~ameldridge/microlig.htm Comments: Simply, what a brilliant web site. Keep up the great work.. Who: THE PROBE Jim Jurena Where: Goddard Space Flight Center, MD USA When: Friday, December 12, 1997 at 04:27:37 (EST) Email: jjurena@pop500.gsfc.nasa.gov Comments: A supreme effort, conveyed MANY facets of the WHOLE experience of what it is to fly yourself. I will e-mail this URL to everybody. Who: Ken Kinser Where: Torrance, CA USA When: Thursday, December 11, 1997 at 19:02:51 (EST) Email: kindser@aol.com Website: http://members.aol.com/kindser Comments: I love what you have done with this web-site. I only hope that one day I will be able to do the same. Who: Tim Taylor Where: Forney, Tx USA When: Thursday, December 11, 1997 at 15:42:37 (EST) Email: axys@gte.net Website: http://www.axysdesigns.com Comments: I am not a pilot or into flying, but your site is what the web is all about. You've brought a piece of yourself to everyone around the world, and shared a memory that most of us would never have been able to enjoy! Good work, keep flying higher in life! Who: Richard Cameron Lee Where: Waynesville, MO USA When: Thursday, December 11, 1997 at 12:32:34 (EST) Email: rclee@umr.edu Website: http://www.umr.edu/~rclee Comments: Man, this site rocks! I felt like I had been through this whole experience after reading through your journal. You should be proud; this is truly what flying is all about, and you have used the web for one of its purest uses-sharing. Thank you so much. Who: Rick Rademacher Where: Urbana, Oh USA When: Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 20:39:27 (EST) Email: hackery@foryou.net Comments: First flew my Quicksilver(15HP) on June 11, 1981. The next year moved up to a MX like yours. Sold the QS in 1982 and the MX in 83. Since then, I have owned a Champ, Pietenpol, and now a J-3 Cub. But, I still remember my days of flying the ultralights. Your pictures brought back thoughts of some great adventures and the true essence of flying. Who: Sam Catero Where: NYC, USA When: Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 15:18:26 (EST) Comments: Jim, your story of love for flying, your photographs and this web site are all simply beautiful. I enjoyed the ride INDEED and yes, the landing was soft. Your page "Flyin' Day" would probably make a perfect one-page explanation of your entire sport. You prove that a person can do anything they choose if it's important enough - thanks, I needed a reminder. I hope you fly again... SC Who: josep vilaplana penella Where: Vic, 93 SPAIN When: Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 03:45:56 (EST) Email: farvil@uni.ictnet.es Comments: Congratulations!! very nice web,yourīs one. i feels good after ride your hystory donīt stop to enjoy us with your trips,that could be our dreams.thanks.Adeu(bye) Who: charles w.phillips Where: hinesville, ga USA When: Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 01:07:12 (EST) Email: flyboy1@clds.net Comments: really enjoyed your website on u/l flying... i myself have been flying airplanes for 38 years... some u/l to me... i want to get into u/l flying soon... i am interested in an amphibian type... get back to flying and fly safe... charlie Who: Mike Connell Where: Notre Dame, IN USA When: Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 23:37:07 (EST) Email: Michael.S.Connell.10@nd.edu Comments: Very cool website. A lapsed commercial pilot myself, ULs always scared the bejesus out of me. I used to flip through an old quicksilver catalog at my airport and wonder who the hell flew those things. You've helped me better understand their appeal to their pilots. Flying is flying. Who: CHARLES M. COOK Where: HOUMA, LA USA When: Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 20:32:54 (EST) Email: http://www.cookmmc@iamerica Website: under construction Comments: I never respond to websites, but wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed this...honest, pleasing, did not need whizbang graffics. Had the ultralight bug myself during that time..'nother bug got in the way, then 'nother yet, never got back. Thanks for sharing. I know how it felt. CHARLIE Who: Joe Nottoli Where: Marietta, GA USA When: Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 16:16:05 (EST) Email: jnottoli@mindspring.com Website: http://www.mindspring.com/~jnottoli/digiport Comments: What a beautiful site & story. I haven't often said that about the web . (I don't know about the ultralight thing - that would scare the hell out of me :-) .) Great, moving work. It sounds like you need to get up there again. Good luck! - Joe Nottoli web developer, graphic designer, photographer, aspiring private pilot Who: John Kozlosky Where: Cupertino, CA USA When: Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 13:53:23 (EST) Email: Kozlosky_John@Tandem.Com Comments: Jim, In the mid-80's, lightning caught my fancy. Driven by the compulsion to create longer bolts of the home-made variety, I experienced how satisfying and rewarding a large project can be. The energy you captured in your excellent photo-journal is the stuff our very existence cries out for. THANK YOU for re-kindling my complacent spirit, and giving me new hope. I trust the one whose project we are, is ready to renew your spirit as well, for it is only by giving what we have away, that we get more of what we need... God be with you.. KOZ Who: Erik Marr Where: Denver, CO USA When: Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 13:32:23 (EST) Email: epmarr@nyx.net Website: http://www.intellinetusa.com Comments: Great Site, I love the layout of the information - very easy to read and find! Who: Daniel Where: Hamburg, Germany When: Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 13:02:28 (EST) Email: boettner@hrz2.uni.oldenburg.de Comments: It was great fun to see and read your story about ultralight flying.And one got the feeling that you really like it and it increased my wish to do it myself Who: James Stickney Where: Whitewater, WI USA When: Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 11:21:01 (EST) Email: JJS@imprexusa.com Website: http://www.imprexusa.com Comments: Beautiful Web site, it brought back fond memories fo building my Quicksilver B monoplane hang glider. There were no ultralights at the time. Hang Gliding is like snow skiing, until you get good, it hurts. Being a test pilot and learning to fly at the same time is quite a learning experience. I went back to Harley's, they're safer(not much). We now have a school in Whitewater for soaring with hang gliders, check it out. Who: James N B Where: Romsey, England When: Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 08:54:59 (EST) Comments: I liked your site - it's rather like one of Bach's books on flying, bringing out the pure joy of flying for fun rather than as a means of getting from A to B. As a GA pilot of nearly 30 years I have just revised my opinions of UL flying. Who: Jim Adams Where: Brooklyn Heights, NY USA When: Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 08:45:57 (EST) Email: jadams@stfranciscollege.edu Comments: Fabulous web-site!! Flying an ultralight has always seemed to me to be the ultimate in flight. It's been a (so far unfulfilled) dream of mine for 50 years. You've renewed both my interest and my hope! Who: Brian A MacKay Where: USA When: Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 08:42:49 (EST) Comments: Thank you, as indicated by the responses you have received so far, this experience would have started manny people thinking that all is possible if the spirit is there. It has me, my best regards. Who: Looking Wolf Where: NC USA When: Monday, December 08, 1997 at 23:27:22 (EST) Email: lookingwolf@spontz.com Comments: Thank you! This is undeniably the best website I have seen in a long, long time. The graphic design is exceptional, as is the composition of the site, and the photography and writing would have been worth the voyage even without illumination. You have captured the joy of flying in a unique way. Again, thank you. Who: Maurice Wright Where: Oakland, CA USA When: Monday, December 08, 1997 at 12:41:21 (EST) Email: maurice@mwright.com Website: http://www.mwright.com Comments: I design web sites also, and I found yours listed as site of the day at ProjectCool. The layout and graphics of the site alone are praiseworthy. Combine that with a great story with photos to match, and you have the best personal site I've seen over the past two years. Great job. This site is an inspiration. Who: Sam Briseno Where: Englewood, NJ USA When: Monday, December 08, 1997 at 10:54:19 (EST) Email: litefly@bellatlantic.net Comments: Wow! I was told about your site at a meeting of our UL club, I did'nt expect such a delight. From now on, when someone says "Whats it like?" I'll refer them to this site instead of bumbling along trying to explain why I would drive 72 miles up to our field only to get rained out, but still return home happy. Thanks, and best wishes for your future flying. Who: Barry Culligan (DemonAir) Where: Johannesburg, South Africa When: Monday, December 08, 1997 at 10:19:22 (EST) Email: demon@otto.co.za Website: http://www.otto.co.za/micro/ Comments: What a great Microlight site!! I will be putting up a link from my above microlight site in the next few days for sure. Get back in the air now!! All the best......Barry Who: Gene Where: Shasta Lake, Ca USA When: Monday, December 08, 1997 at 00:19:09 (EST) Email: going high@aol.com Comments: as a paraglider pilot I really enjoyed your site. It did more than any other site to convey the total flying experience(the time on the ground, the people, the fun). Thank you. When it is time to get back in the air you will know it. Fly safe. Gene Who: R. McDonald Where: Atlanta, GA USA When: Sunday, December 07, 1997 at 07:32:49 (EST) Comments: Wow - you built that airplane, took all the pictures, and now a web site that beautifully captures it all. I'm impressed. *Very* nice presentation. Best wishes. RM Who: Blake Where: Sydney, Australia When: Sunday, December 07, 1997 at 05:08:24 (EST) Email: blakee@webfoot.com.au Website: http://www.webfoot.com.au/webfoot Comments: I came across your site from the Projectcool site of the day listing and really enjoyed it. I have been thinking of getting into the sport for quite some time now and have been looking for info on the net. Finally a site that actually talks about the buzz of it and presented in a way it is meant to be seen by outsiders and hopefully soon an insider. Who: Justin P. Jons Where: Pullman, WA USA When: Saturday, December 06, 1997 at 16:19:20 (EST) Email: jjons@wsu.edu Comments: Flying kicks ass!!!.. As you've captured in your photographs... Who: Mike McLaughlin Where: Colorado Springs, CO USA When: Saturday, December 06, 1997 at 14:33:12 (EST) Email: mclaughlin@codenet.net Comments: Great site. I don't fly yet, but of all the sites I've visited yours touched the soul the best. Thank you. Who: Gary Schluenz Where: Davenport, IA USA When: Friday, December 05, 1997 at 23:59:47 (EST) Email: Gasman24@aol.com Comments: Some people just don't understand when you try to explain a passion. You explain it much better than I do. Great web-site! I hope you get back in the air soon! Who: David Stephens Where: USA When: Friday, December 05, 1997 at 19:06:43 (EST) Email: orion4141@AOL.com Comments: Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. You have captured the essence of that strange and wonderful force that draws all of us upward...onward. Thank you. Who: Flybug Where: Vinton, IA USA When: Friday, December 05, 1997 at 16:50:47 (EST) Email: flybug103@aolcom Comments: Rats. I wanted to talk about engines and carbs etc. I really appreciate this site to provide some outstanding photo coverage of the ultralight sport. And of course the hangar talk. Surely you are planning to get back in the air soon. Thanks for the web work. Flybug - Phantom flyer Who: George Alexander Where: Morristown, NJ USA When: Friday, December 05, 1997 at 16:20:27 (EST) Email: gtalexander@worldnet.att.net Website: http://www.morrisig.com Comments: Dear MISTER (a term showing respect) McKay, As a person who has dabled in web pages and one who has some experience as a ULer, MISTER is not enough, when addressing you. Among the best I've ever seen. You unquestionably have "something that flys". Best Regards, George Alexander Who: George Robertson Where: Midvale, UT USA When: Friday, December 05, 1997 at 14:45:45 (EST) Email: geo784@ix.netcom.com Comments: What a work of love! I can't imagine a more heartfelt and artistic tribute to ultralight flying. It's clear your soul is in every word and photo. Some excellent photography, by the way. I hope you find your way back into the air . . . it's obvious that part of you never left. Who: Jim Doyle Where: Tallahassee, FL USA When: Friday, December 05, 1997 at 11:13:06 (EST) Comments: Far Out Web Site! This site will generate more interest in ultralight flying. I just sold my old B1-RD. Now I am planning to build a wood and fabric kit. I am compelled to continue flying! Who: Gary Miller Where: Richmond, VA USA When: Friday, December 05, 1997 at 10:55:33 (EST) Email: PwrdChuter@aol.com Website: http://members.aol.com/PwrdChuter Comments: Your web site brought tears to my eyes it was so beautiful. Thank you. Who: John Miller Where: Angola, NY USA When: Friday, December 05, 1997 at 07:57:58 (EST) Email: escc@mgge-inc.com Website: http://www.mgge-inc.com/dart Comments: We were invited to view your web site on our E-Mail list. I expected to see some nice pages, but I had no idea that I would depart with a feeling that I also shared a beautiful part of your life. I am impressed and do hope you renew your Love for flight someday. John Who: Manny Sobotta Where: Las Vegas, NV USA When: Friday, December 05, 1997 at 03:29:45 (EST) Email: redbaron@anv.net Comments: I love Your web-site.Since You obviously enjoy UL- flying just as much as I,You might even agree with an oldman'sslogan:Flying!!.... more fun and less hazardous than Gambling and Sex??? Thanks Manny Who: Don Ramsey Where: Huntsville, AL USA When: Friday, December 05, 1997 at 00:04:30 (EST) Email: dramsey@ro.com Comments: Thanks for sharing with us. Learned about your site on the UL email list. I've been looking for a way to explain UL flying to the unwashed masses. You've done it for me. And I wish I could add my own 18 yr old's name (Emily) to your dedication. I'm going to share your site with her when I can get her to stay home long enough to do so. And Merry Christmas to you and yours. -- Don Who: Curt Belshe Where: Boca Raton, FL USA When: Thursday, December 04, 1997 at 15:05:36 (EST) Email: belshe@gate.net Comments: Jim, What can I say? Your site made my day. You have captured all the best about flying "low and slow." I try to tell people that only a part (of course it's the best part) of flying ultralights is flying. It is also about the culture and people. Some of the very best people I know I met through flying. Your site has captured so much of the "life." I am sorry that you are not still flying. Your friends are missing you. Who: Glenn Scherer Where: Farmersville, TX USA When: Thursday, December 04, 1997 at 01:54:07 (EST) Email: scherer2@airmail.net Comments: Jim, this is a really wonderful site and story. You've really captured the joy of the sport, as I understand it from those I'm talking to as I prepare to join the fraternity myself. I especially liked the dedication, as I have one of those treasured "pies" myself. I hope you can find that next airplane that has your name on it. Thanks for the ride. Who: Steven Cullison Where: Laurinburg, NC USA When: Wednesday, December 03, 1997 at 20:38:29 (EST) Email: SMT@Carolina.net Comments: You're a real talented guy, and this site is full of joy and surprises. Thanks for the tour. I've "thought about" owning one of these things for years, ...'soon I hope. Who: Cooper Where: Phoenix, AZ USA When: Wednesday, December 03, 1997 at 18:27:08 (EST) Comments: This is a great little site you got here, pal - great photos and you tell a story well. Happy landings. Who: Roland Escher Where: Amherst, MA USA When: Wednesday, December 03, 1997 at 18:26:19 (EST) Email: rkescher@unix.amherst.edu Website: http://www.hotairship.com Comments: Jim - I just spent over an hour looking at the story of your love for UL flying. First in the photo index, then the journal. The pictures and text captivate the excitment of flying ultralights to perfection. Thank you for this non-technical page about the spirit and enjoyment of ultralight flying. - Best regards, Roland Who: Roses Where: USA When: Friday, November 28, 1997 at 12:54:22 (EST) Comments: Jim--A whole new and beautiful insight into a many-faceted young man, my son-in-law. Thank you for this tour through a part of your heart and mind. I felt your love, excitement and admiration for your sport grow progressively through your lovely photographs and words. Congratulations on a beautiful site. Who: Frank Schelling Where: USA When: Friday, November 28, 1997 at 11:41:55 (EST) Comments: I thoroughly enjoyed reading your love (of flying) story. I too enjoyed flying of a different kind but feel I know the essence of your feelings. Your narrative would make a great novel. Who: JK Where: Vienna, VA USA When: Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 09:17:27 (EST) Comments: What a beautiful display of your heart! I love you. Who: Brian A. Where: Fairfax, VA USA When: Friday, November 21, 1997 at 20:32:12 (EST) Email: brian@rhumba.com Website: http://rhumba.com Comments: What a b e a u t i f u l s i t e . You've outdone yourself, eh? A great site to look and learn, for anyone wondering how personal narrative should appear on the web. This site flows like a river; the content is beautifully mananged. The visitor comes away with a real, honest depth of understanding of the sport and your experiences and love. Executed throughout with exorbitant amounts of technical skill, art and imagination. Bravo Jim! Who: Jim McKay Where: Vienna, VA USA When: Sunday, November 16, 1997 at 09:50:03 (EST) Email: jmckay@rewindplay.com Website: http://www.rewindplay.com Comments: I have discovered that building a web site is a lot like building an ultralight. You proceed, step by step, hour after hour, day after day, until done... then hopefully you have something that flies.
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