Who: Richard Belcher
Where: Covington, GA USA
When: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 22:36:15 (PDT)
Email: bunky6765@msn.com
Comments: I'm 36 years old and had lost my dream of ever being able to fly, until recently when I saw an UL flying over my house. Now that I have seen your site, I have a burning desire to fly! Maybe someday--God willing.

Who: Craig Cannon
Where: Carrollton, TX USA
When: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 13:40:35 (PDT)
Email: ccannon_2000@yahoo.com
Comments: I also flew my own Quicksilver MX 1985 and logged over 400 hrs or more. I really miss those days and the fun we all had at the field. Your site brings back so many good thoughts. I want to fly again! Thanks!

Who: Gokul
Where: Dallas, TX USA
When: Friday, July 06, 2001 at 18:07:21 (PDT)
Email: rgokulpradeep@hotmail.com
Comments: Hi, Thanks for sharing an amazing story about your experience, it was quit inspiring. I am planning to build one soon. Currently I am researching on it. Gokul.

Who: Jerry Frese
Where: Ellicott City, MD USA
When: Friday, July 06, 2001 at 11:15:19 (PDT)
Email: fresej@hotmail.com
Comments: Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. I am interested in Ultralight and you have broadened my horizon.

Who: Fred Paris
Where: Plymouth, MA 02360
When: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 06:33:44 (PDT)
Email: fredpca@aol.com
Comments: I am the original owner of a 1984 Falcon. Prior to that, two years with a canard Eagle. I Just tied down for the season at Fishers field in Middleboro MA, and had a short go-aroound last night for the first time this season. Your log was great. I began flying in western NJ and spent hours in river canyons, corn canyons, and over lakes and highways. What a rush. Check us out at the UL62 web site

Who: Kraig
Where: Parker, CO USA
When: Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 21:25:43 (PDT)
Email: neckers@prodigy.net
Comments: Thanks for the great story! I think everyone should read your NEW site at http://www.rewindplay.com/trikesrule/ It definitely has awakened and stoked my long dreamed desire to fly. I have a trike lesson set up for tomorrow!!!! I soloed in a powered parachute last week and it only gets better from here! Safe and happy flying, Kraig.

Who: T.C.Slaughter
Where: , ok USA
When: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 09:24:28 (PDT)
Comments: Great web-site!This must have been what avation was like before the control freaks took over in D.C.

Who: LouisB
Where: Thompson's Station , TN USA
When: Saturday, June 09, 2001 at 06:06:06 (PDT)
Email: tn65x57@aol.com
Comments: Stumbling accross your site confirmed that I had to learn to fly an UL aircraft. I had put off flying TOO long. I have revisited several time and enjoy it anew each time!

Who: little C@vi
Where: bumsville near sydney, australia
When: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 19:42:56 (PDT)
Email: ellisondesign@optusnet.com.au
Comments: im only 14 but since i can remember ive loved flying and have even more fascinated by ultralights. my school offers gaining your pilot licencse in year 11-12 as part of your education because theres a flying school next door to us. i plan to get my private licence and aircraft mechanichs degree when im old enough. your website was THE best ive ever been to. great pics and all the rest youve inspired me and now im DEFINATLY going to get an ultralight. thanks heaps.

Who: Patrick C. Corbin
Where: Oak Park, and Lk. Lure N.C., Mi USA
When: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 00:50:54 (PDT)
Email: sirpatbo5@netzero.net
Comments: Thankyou! You captured the spirit of spirit and the flight of us all upon our separate journey's together. Freedom! The dance within the wind. The love of free space and stellar release. You accomplished what I only dreamed of, simultaneously. I was dreaming of the same things way-back when I first met a weed-hopper. But, you accomplished your dream. Congratulations and salutations. I still hope for, and am working toward that end. I would appreciate any advice or updates you may have today to further my plans of flight for tomorrow. Sincerely, P. Corbin.

Who: Werner Knust
Where: Santiago/Chile, RM Chile
When: Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 07:55:31 (PDT)
Email: werner.knust@tnt.cl
Comments: Nice Webpage.I got a GT400 Quicksilver in Lipangue/Santiago.We have a Ultralight Club with 40 members.Every Saturday we are making trips to diferent places with 6 aircraft and more..all together,it's fun.If you want details please request,I do have picture too.

Who: Greg Krause
Where: Brunswick, OH USA
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 23:30:03 (PDT)
Email: wingnutt737@brightdsl.net
Comments: thanks for your inspiration I am now the proud owner of a Quicksilver mxl super lets fly!!!!!!!!!!

Who: Greg Krause
Where: Brunswick, OH USA
When: Monday, May 14, 2001 at 23:46:27 (PDT)
Email: wingnutt737@brightdsl.net
Comments: Thank you so much for your site. I have a friend trying to get me to join in flying, To make a long story short he has a friend selling a plane and I was very nervous about buying it and only had one day to decide or it was sold to someone else, but after reading your site there is no doubt anymore he is going to get the "buy" call in the morning thank you so much!!!! Greg.

Who: Grant Beasley
Where: Johannesburg, SA
When: Friday, May 11, 2001 at 00:40:59 (PDT)
Email: gbeasley@scmb.co.za
Comments: Thanks for a great site, you've caught the true romance (and addiction) of flight perfectly. Thanks for a great website, a well told story and wonderful photographs. You've convinced me that I too must follow my dreams of building a plane (I'm a licensed pilot). Also great to see that you're flying a South African made machine now. I knew they were popular in South Africa, but quite amazed that we're exporting them. (Well apart from the one Mike Blyth flew round the world).

Who: Michael Leasure
Where: Attica , in USA
When: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 13:01:10 (PDT)
Email: mlleasure@tech.purdue.edu
Website: See Below
Comments: My website has a video of a Quicksilver in flight. The link below is broken for some reason. Here it is:http://www.tech.purdue.edu/at/facstaff/mleasure/Personal/index.htm

Who: Michael Leasure
Where: Attica , IN USA
When: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 12:46:51 (PDT)
Email: mlleasure@tech.purdue.edu
Website: http://www.tech.purdue.edu/at/facstaff/mleasure/Pe
Comments: I am also working on "chapter 2" after some life changes. I restored an old DoubleQuick last summer and revisited my weight shift flying youth. My 7 year old daughter flies with me every chance we get in my latest plane, a 1947 Stinson 108-1. It is a family plane for a guy with a new family. I shed a tear after reading your site. Thanks. Have a wonderful time!

Who: Marty
Where: Stockton, CA USA
When: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 09:19:09 (PDT)
Email: flistr8@yahoo.com
Comments: I just brought my 12 yr old son back from Lodi Airport after his first ultralight flight in a Quicksilver trainer. Doing for him what I always wished my dad do for me, he hasn't stopped talking about it. I hope he never does. Thanks for a great website!

Who: Steve Rudy
Where: Cary, NC USA
When: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 02:26:46 (PDT)
Email: rsrudy2001@yahoo.com
Comments: What pure pleasure to read about your experience. I'm about to embark on the same path ... with wide open dreams! Thanks ... perfect !

Who: mike
Where: DeGraff, Oh USA
When: Monday, April 16, 2001 at 11:29:35 (PDT)
Email: msns@bright.net
Comments: I've wanted to get involved for almost 20 years...but can never seem to come up with the $. Wish I could make my own from conduit, pvc pipe, Odd Lots tarp, and etc. Whats the cheapest (and how?) that any of you have ever come up with?

Who: Russell Mintkenbaugh
Where: West Chester, Oh USA
When: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 20:04:10 (PDT)
Email: i-go-fly@cinci.rr.com
Website: http://members.nbci.com/jmangum/russpage.html
Comments: You have the Greatest site, it surely sums up what Ultralighting Is All About, The Real Feel Of Flying! Thank You.

Who: Casey Kittel
Where: Ithaca, NY USA
When: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 15:32:19 (PST)
Email: CKittel@aol.com
Comments: Wow. not only will I keep your wonderful website format in mind when building my own, but I am now even more amazed by these little flying machines. over the years I have seen the occasional, mysterious little flying machine flying near farm land here and there, but it wasn't until reading your journal did I feel like I would be able to fly one. thank you for the visions.

Who: Todd Burleson
Where: Kenosha , WI USA
When: Friday, March 09, 2001 at 23:40:58 (PST)
Email: teburleson@earthlink.net
Comments: Wow. I am moved on many levels. I teach fourth grade and have loved building kites r/c gliders and good old rubber band airplanes myself and with my classes. I flew in the Wright B Flyer in Dayton as a birthday gift this year and I have to agree that this is what they had in mind. The photography is amazing. The story inspiring and the site awesome. Congratulations on a job well done. Maybe I'll take to the skies someday too.

Who: STEPHEN BARBRE
Where: NEW MADRID, MO USA
When: Friday, March 09, 2001 at 09:05:57 (PST)
Email: stephenbarbre@hotmail.com
Comments: HELLO SIR,ENJOYED YOUR SIGHT!!I FLY A WEEDHOPPER AND TOOK MY FIRST SOLO IN FEB 2001.THERE'S NOTHING LIKE IT!HAPPY FLYING

Who: Carl Dedrick
Where: Baker City, OR USA
When: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 03:52:07 (PST)
Email: drmmrboy68@yahoo.com
Comments: Great story !!! I was a teen, when all your flying took place, and I used to go to a field in Kent, WA to watch ultralights fly. I've had the dream to fly then, and still do......You really inspired me to really want to fly ultralights !!!!! Keep flying, and HAVE FUN !!!!!!

Who: CHris Runnels
Where: , USA
When: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 06:44:24 (PST)
Comments: What a Great Story. You have a serious talent for telling sties. You took me away with you. PS so glad youre flying again. Im just getting started in ultralight. Thank you again for your story Chris

Who: chuck morgan
Where: anchorage, ak USA
When: Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 13:47:44 (PST)
Email: cmorgan929@aol.com
Comments: i solo'd in 1984 with american eagle aerolight weight shift and have never been a happier flyer. the true flight experience is one that i'll never regret. i still own and fly the same bird have replaced sails etc. the 430 engine was remodeled with two carbs and three bladed carbon fiber prop, it has been great for seeing the alaskan wilderness it the true form, from the 'eye of the eagle'.

Who: Jesus gastelum
Where: Phoenix, USA
When: Monday, February 05, 2001 at 13:57:42 (PST)
Email: jesusramiro@correoweb.com
Comments: Hola amigos, me gusta mucho, el ultraligero y me gustari saber en que parte de phoenix se encuentran, todo tipo de ultraligero, me gustaria saber cuales son los precios desde el mas sencillo hasta el mas moderno, espero respuesta y gracias

Who: Mike Wassil
Where: Roswell, NM USA
When: Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 10:35:04 (PST)
Email: Cessna195@msn.com
Comments: What a beautiful journal! I'm retired USAF with single and multi jets. Got grounded for by-pass surgeryin 1984.This may be the way to go. Thanks.

Who: Mike Ashby
Where: Champaign, Il USA
When: Friday, February 02, 2001 at 10:35:42 (PST)
Email: mikeashby@aol.com
Comments: You have an outstanding website!

Who: Norman Lee
Where: Edgewater, MD USA
When: Friday, February 02, 2001 at 09:47:32 (PST)
Email: nlee@eabsi.com
Comments: Wow! You brought back a lot of memories. I cut out a picture of a MX in '83 and still have it. I promised myself that I would have one some day. I've since taken flying lessons, but never got off the ground in an ultralight. I'm probably the only person that has owned 2 used ultralights (one being a MX), but never took either one off the ground for one reason or another. However, I plan on building a garage this summer and the first project is going to be my ultralight. Goin for it!

Who: Wayne Dowling
Where: Shepherdsville, Ky USA
When: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 12:58:28 (PST)
Email: wayne@bullitt.net
Comments: Thanks for a wonderfully done site. I owned a C-150 until a couple of years ago... I miss flying so much. I am beginning to look into an untralight. I have always liked the MX and throughly enjoyed your story. See you in the sky!! Wayne

Who: Randy
Where: Rochester, IN USA
When: Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 09:26:35 (PST)
Email: randy@plazma.net
Comments: I'm a student light aircraft pilot, accomplished paraplane pilot, and machine trades specialist who at age 47 is looking to build his first ultralight, which is probably going to be a composite of several aircraft ideas, wings from one, fuselage of another, etc. (I have purchased the plans already) I love to fly, can't get enough and think ultralights will be the way to get in the air quickly, inexpensively and often. Happy flying!

Who: raymond
Where: , co USA
When: Monday, January 15, 2001 at 03:22:49 (PST)
Email: bulldogami@webtv.net
Comments: I am so glad That I read the journal with the pictures it was fantastic. great story, see ya up there some day.

Who: Kevin Calmes
Where: Ponchatoula, LA USA
When: Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 10:30:08 (PST)
Email: kcalmes@i-55.com
Website: http://www3.selu.edu/kcalmes
Comments: Just happened upon your site. Great job! Wonderful work!

Who: ERIC SHANNON
Where: GREENVILLE, OH USA
When: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 13:43:59 (PST)
Email: rzumbrun@bright.net
Website: no
Comments: HELLO, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MUCH AN OVAL SHELTER(HANGAR), A BLUE ONE LIKE YOURS COST? ALSO, WHERE DID YOU PURCHASE IT FROM? THANKS, ERIC

Who: Robert Sehon
Where: Iowa, LA USA
When: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 at 23:21:28 (PST)
Email: psehon@yahoo.com
Website: none
Comments: Seasons greetings, Jim thanks for opening you heart to the rest of us. As one holding a BS in Aviation/Air Transportation and a Masters in Education, and working on an Associates in Aircraft Maintenance, it is good folks like you, with wonderful sites like this that help put everything in proper prospective. Thanks and God bless. Rob

Who: John Neiswinger
Where: Springfield, OH USA
When: Saturday, December 16, 2000 at 11:57:42 (PST)
Email: neiswin@iapdatacom.net
Comments: Stumbled accross this website when for some reason I searched for ultralights. What a blast from the past. I too had an MX that I flew for a few years in the early 80s. In 1980 at the age of 22 I was taking flying lessons. Frustrated at the cost and unavailability of rental aircraft, my father and I read up on Ultralights and found a used MX in nearby Xenia, Ohio. Purchasing this slightly used unit for $3500. we were set. My father had his private pilot ticket(hardly ever used) since the late 40' and I had soloed a 150 a few times so we put it together and hit the throttle.We hangered with a Kolb Ultrastar and 2 eagles at a nearby farm. A couple of summers that I will never forget. I got married in 1985 and the Ultralight was sold to a fellow in Ada, Ohio. Now at age 42, I look back with disbelief that my life was actually this cool. Maybe...some day again.

Who: Dan Sweeney
Where: Middleboro, MA USA
When: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 07:19:53 (PST)
Email: dsweeney@reedbarton.com
Comments: Happened across this website today and I enjoyed browsing it very much. Just wanted to say that ultralighting is alive and well in Southeastern Massachusetts. I belong to UL62 which is an EAA ultralight chapter, currently we have about a dozen active fliers. The season is pretty much over here in New England but I hope to keep flying throughout the winter months when weather permits. If anyone out there would like to get in touch please do so. LOW & SLOW.............

Who: Mike Rogero
Where: Taipei, Taiwan
When: Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 01:47:39 (PST)
Email: mike@rogero.com
Website: http://www.rogero.com
Comments: Your site was the inspiration! I was up in flight 4 days later on the coast of Taiwan and am now just going through the training program. Thanks for giving me the vision to go up with the clouds. Mike

Who: C Dopps
Where: , USA
When: Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 21:34:27 (PST)
Comments: What an amazing site! Beautiful photographs and story. Plus the design is great to look at. What other web sites should aspire to be. Flying Ultralights has been a dream of mine and you just brought me one step closer. Thank you!

Who: Robert Q. Smith
Where: Columbus, OH USA
When: Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 12:02:34 (PST)
Email: rsmith@quintonchandler.com
Website: www.quintonchandler.com
Comments: I only discovered UltraLights a few days ago in a magazine about gadgets. Sence then, I've been sifting through anything I could find on the web. There's just isn't much there. But when I found your site, I read the journal twice. Your presentation is perfect. Thank you so much for entertaining a guy in Ohio for a few minutes, and setting me off on a new adventure. I'm going to get an UltraLight!

Who: lucien stavenhagen
Where: Austin, TX USA
When: Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 09:17:40 (PST)
Email: lstavenhagen@hotmail.com
Comments: Hey we may be cut from the same cloth. About 2 years ago, I bought an old used MX Super. Put 70 hours on it, rebuilt it and then another 120 hours. I recently sold it because I also became interested in trikes. A hang gliding lesson (in which I did, er, very badly but fortunately walked away from) hooked me on weight-shift. I was so hooked I bought a used Air Creation Fun Racer and am now working on getting training for it. So, you think you could come down to Austin and teach me to fly trikes? Blue skies, LS

Who: jason
Where: st louis park , mn USA
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 22:34:55 (PDT)
Email: javoigt99@juno.com
Comments: hi thanks for sharing your pictures it must have been incedible to the acrobatic flying for the kolb firestar in person .my first ultralight was the same as your in am building a trike now talk to you later

Who: Allan Tastula
Where: Hudson, NH USA
When: Friday, October 20, 2000 at 00:24:58 (EDT)
Email: atastula@juno.com
Comments: Your website is very nicely done..I'm a 1947 Stinson owner/pilot (circa 1961 ongoing) but look at UL as another neat side of aviation...real "grass roots" flying..Glad to hear your back in flying again..Best Regards....Al

Who: Andy Holmstrom
Where: Sedro Woolley, WA USA
When: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 23:07:33 (EDT)
Email: aotis17@yahoo.com
Website: angelfire.com/wa/invader
Comments: I think you have made a great website. I am glad that I came across it. I am 20 years old and I would like to fly an ultralight someday. I don't really know where to start or what kind of plane to start with. It looks like a lot of fun and it seem that I have a lot of questions and no one to talk to. Great website!!

Who: Bob Brasher
Where: Country Lakes, NJ USA
When: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 14:19:15 (EDT)
Email: bob_brasher@hotmail.com
Comments: Jim, thanks for all the flying memories. Next year I'm flyin a 84 MX with a 377 that has been in storage for over 10 years..My first plane!

Who: Joe
Where: Helotes, TX USA
When: Monday, September 11, 2000 at 15:23:30 (EDT)
Email: jkillough@compuserve.com
Comments: Never Mind! I figgured it out. (Technology is a terrible thing to loose). What a great journey! I've printed it out and will enjoy at leasure. Again & Again.

Who: Joe Killough
Where: Helotes, TX USA
When: Monday, September 11, 2000 at 14:47:30 (EDT)
Email: jkillough@compuserve.com
Comments: I've not been able to figure out how to read/download the Journal--which I would love to read. I own and fly an MLX, low and slow.

Who: Dan
Where: , WA USA
When: Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 17:39:09 (EDT)
Comments: I've wanted to fly UL for many years, but my wife informed me about her not wanting me to take the risk, because we had two beautiful kids to raise. After our 18th anniversary, she presented me with UL flight lessons (she knew I never lost the desire) which I planned to take two weeks ago with a friend. A motorcycle accident took my friends life, and reinforced my desire to fly...because one never knows. Your site just reinforced the desire within to get into the sky! Keep up the good work getting the word out!

Who: Steve van der Velden
Where: Cranbourne, Australia
When: Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 02:10:50 (EDT)
Email: sgvelden@net2000.com.au
Comments: Great site. The picture of your daugter at 5 tells the full story for me. What does UL flying do; it brings back that child like wonder and fun, that as we grow older, we thought was lost forever. It isn't, go chase that dream, whatever it is, the rewards are great.

Who: Danny Rogers
Where: Houston, TX USA
When: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 20:40:14 (EDT)
Email: DRogJr99@aol.com
Website: not yet finished: still learning how
Comments: As a person who has always wanted to own and fly my own Ultralight, this is a very inspirational journal. I had to move away from my best friends and family a few years back. We had made plans to fly together as well. This will definitely seal my fate as an ultralight pilot.

Who: Terry Hockenhull
Where: Manila, Phlippines
When: Monday, August 07, 2000 at 03:27:47 (EDT)
Email: terryh@skyinet.net
Comments: Really cool site and one that gets others interested in this fledgling sport (pun). I fly in the Philppines at ACFC. Anyone travelling to the Philippines is more than welcome to contact me. Thanks again for a memorable 'surf' experience and a great site.

Who: John Wallace
Where: Mine Run , Va USA
When: Thursday, August 03, 2000 at 15:24:46 (EDT)
Email: supapilot@hotmail.com
Website: none
Comments: Hey Jim, I'm 14 and looking to buy an ultralight. I'd love to come to your funzone and fly with you guys. If you think that I need experience, don't worry, I fly Cessna 172s. Your site was great and I was amazed that you lived in Virginia. Please Please e-mail me or call at 854-4407, I beg you, Thanks alot, John

Who: Anibal Perito
Where: Asunción,, PARAGUAY
When: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 at 11:22:47 (EDT)
Email: aperito@bcp.gov.py
Comments: One of the best Sites I ever see. Congratulations for an excellent presentation. You have done a wonderful job of compiling your experiences of ultralight flying substantiating with appropriate snaps

Who: Michael Heit
Where: Elmo, MT USA
When: Monday, July 31, 2000 at 23:46:18 (EDT)
Email: bearman@compuplus.net
Website: http://www.ahpom.org
Comments: Great site! I am building a Kolb UltrStar, cannot wait to get done and flying. Had a Rotec Rally IIB and loved it, I know the Kolb will be better!

Who: yony R Gutierrez
Where: Porlamar, venezuela
When: Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 17:06:03 (EDT)
Email: trg200@cantv.net
Comments: this web site is very interesting. I would like to get information about UL kits.

Who: Carl
Where: Fox, AR USA
When: Friday, July 21, 2000 at 20:33:44 (EDT)
Email: mvd00108@mvtel.net
Comments: Hi Jim, love the site,wonderful seeing others enjoying the UL experiance. I am currently building my first UL, an origonal UFM Easy Riser kitted in 1978 and bought by 5 different people, never assembled until now. With a bit of nostalgia, much excitement and a bit of apprehension I am forging ahead. I am planning on creating a page to share my experiances as you have, your photographic poetry is indeed insperational. Carl P.S. Keep the blue side up and the green side down!!!

Who: Wade Ross
Where: Leavenworth, KS USA
When: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 13:25:08 (EDT)
Email: wade.a.ross@usace.army.mil
Comments: Thanks Jim! I thoroughly enjoyed your beautifully crafted website. The spirit of life and adventure that it delivers helps feed my own dreams of someday winging through the morning sky.

Who: Darrell Stafford
Where: Shelby, MT USA
When: Friday, July 07, 2000 at 01:22:47 (EDT)
Email: swmprat@mcn.net
Comments: Jim, your descriptions and excellent photos about brought tears to my eyes. I have two Weedhoppers, an A and a B model, and the time and work and tinkering you brought to life...I have a ten year old daughter who is determined to fly before she is 15...she will, too! Don't ever give up the dream of flying, it's the only place where no one bothers you!! haha! Great job, Jim!!

Who: Clark P Reed
Where: Omaha, Ne USA
When: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 17:07:01 (EDT)
Email: ClarkPReed@juno.com
Comments: Finally back in the air with my 1983 Eagle XL and it is such a thrill--flew for about an hour last Sat. June 17 down in southwest Iowa. This plane has about 10 hours on--supposedly came from San Diego where a Dr.'s wife would not let him fly it--has been folded down for 14 years. I flew one for 7 years from 1983 to 1991. I would like to hear from anyone who has flown an Eagle. They are one of the safest planes I know of as long as you use a little common sense and stay out of the wind. It was a terrific spiritual experience to be up there with the birds. Would like to trade video VHS tapes of ultralite flying--mailto 6017 Ruggles St. Omaha, Ne and I will return my Ultralite tape pronto. Thanks Clark

Who: Phillip Heath
Where: Pinehurst, NC USA
When: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 11:37:57 (EDT)
Email: phillipheath@nc.freei.net
Comments: I had completed about ten hours of flight training towards my Private ticket when I soloed in an MXL in the Colorado Rockies. Years later and six aircraft owned (including three ultralights-currently a Spitfire), I too still enjoy the same thrill each time I leave the ground. Exquisite descriptions and great site. Thanx!

Who: Edgar Guzman
Where: Monterrey, Mexico, NL Mexico
When: Monday, June 12, 2000 at 14:10:38 (EDT)
Email: tampico1@infosel.com
Website: http://content.communities.msn.com/AviacionMexican
Comments: Nice place, I am looking to purchase a used equipment, I am trying to learn to fly. I just experience an Ultralight flight down in Colima,Mexico (you can see photos on my album) it was a sensation that would like to repeat. I would be intrested in buying a good used Ultralight.

Who: Craig Cannon
Where: Dallas, tx USA
When: Monday, June 05, 2000 at 11:38:47 (EDT)
Email: ccannon@dhc.net
Comments: Wow, I once had a Eiper QuickSilver Put over 200 hrs on it at Airport Aero Country. I sure wish Dallas still had a club would like to get into it again. Enjoy your web site brings back alot of fun memories. Thanks

Who: John Bachetti
Where: Philadelphia , PA USA
When: Saturday, May 27, 2000 at 19:03:39 (EDT)
Email: jbachetti@mail.com
Website: WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/JBACHETTI/HOME.HTM
Comments: I JUST STARTED WORKING FOR BOEING AIRCRAFT. I JUST HAPPENED TO SURF ONTO YOUR PAGE WHILE DOING A SEARCH ON ULTRALIGHT STUFF. I MUST SAY THAT I ENDED UP ON NOT ONLY ONE OF THE BEST ULTRALIGHT SITES, BUT ONE OF THE BEST AND MOST REWARDING TO EXPLORE SITES OF ALL. THANK YOU.

Who: Anthony J Campbell
Where: Swansea, SC USA
When: Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 08:50:21 (EDT)
Email: jbird1014@aol.com
Comments: This should be read by all. There is a special place in my heart for the ending, as I too have a little girl. God bless you, Jay

Who: Joe Friend
Where: Houston, TX USA
When: Sunday, May 07, 2000 at 00:22:23 (EDT)
Email: Airboss23@yahoo.com
Comments: That was a story I hope soon I will be able to tell. I have been consumed with the thought of flight since my first flight to see my grandparents in Tulsa, OK on Southwest Airlines (6yrs old). I took a fam flight in an Ultralight a few years back and relized the awesome freedom and simplicity involved with "ULs". I have decided to pursue this ultimate freedom with the upcoming purchase of an aluminum skinned UL from Canada. Thank you for the inspiring story, and hope to see all these wonderful UL aviators in the sky someday!

Who: Mark
Where: Winchester, Ca USA
When: Friday, April 28, 2000 at 10:16:06 (EDT)
Email: threez@pe.net
Comments: I give you a 10+ out of a possible 10. I have been flying sailplanes, GA aircraft and other birds of the sky since age 49. I just recently finished a Flightstar Spyder. My new home has a driveway equal to the wingspan of my Spyder. My runway is a dirt road in front of my home. My hanger cost $1,000.00. My neighbors are all pilots. The FBO is my beautiful girlfriend. My airport cafe is my kitchen. Annual inspections are located at my toolbox. My favorite music is my Powerfin Prop. My instrument panel cost $1,200.00 and has everything a Cessna has. My home is in the air. Life is better now.

Who: robb
Where: hamilton, on canada
When: Sunday, April 16, 2000 at 20:09:11 (EDT)
Email: rczegeny
Website: none
Comments: i just read both of your stories, and they were both great. it's great to know your in the air again, and you can be sure i'll be back to find out how it's goin'. i'm in the "dreaming about flying" stage right now,and don't know if i'll get a powered parachute, trike, or paramotor, but after reading "chapter two" i'll be giving trikes some serious consideration.(now all i gotta do is win the lottery) thanks for sharing your experiences. keep flyin' robb

Who: Garry Chapman
Where: Leicester, UK
When: Sunday, April 16, 2000 at 10:45:54 (EDT)
Email: Garry.chapman@britishmidland.com
Comments: excellent.......read the whole journal and viewed all the photos in one session. Dying to Know are you still in touch with your old flying friends.....no doubt i will find out in the next journal.......here goes!

Who: Dodge Brooks
Where: Fremont, Wi USA
When: Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 15:11:24 (EDT)
Email: dlblab@centurytel.net
Website: none
Comments: What a great story of ultralight flying. After 15 yrs. of flying and three ultralights later you bring back the memories of my own thrilling flight lessons and solo experiences. Glad to hear you're flying again. Once you have flown you can't get it out of your blood. I presently fly a Quicksilver GT-500.

Who: Ron Kline
Where: Nicholasville, Ky USA
When: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 19:32:31 (EDT)
Email: Godsone@earthlink.net
Comments: Absolutely beautiful , wish I could write like that .

Who: Howard Ping
Where: Somerset, Ky USA
When: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 18:15:56 (EDT)
Email: howard.ping@gte.net
Website: http://home1.gte.net/res03i0o
Comments: FANTASTIC

Who: Dan Yeast
Where: Frankfort, KY USA
When: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 14:29:04 (EDT)
Email: yeast@dcr.net
Website: http://users.dcr.net/~yeast/
Comments: Trikes do rule, what a gas! Just started flying trikes August 1999, soloed in my Pegasus Quantum January 1, 2000! What a millenium trip! Thanks for the neat site. No triking photos on my site yet, but they will be there very soon! Thanks, Dan Yeast

Who: Gary Blodgett
Where: Tigard, Or USA
When: Monday, March 27, 2000 at 16:21:52 (EST)
Email: garylark@integrityonline.com
Comments: We saw somone flying an ultralight over the waves off Rockaway Beach yesterday. What fun. Thanks for the sights and info. Jealous, jealous, jealous.

Who: Chris Ward
Where: Chandler, AZ USA
When: Friday, March 17, 2000 at 14:46:15 (EST)
Email: chris@ctwphoto.com
Website: http://www.ctwphoto.com
Comments: Jim, OUTSTANDING web site. EXCELLENT photos and SUPERB presentation. Definitely one of the best on the web. I have to say that we must share a lot of the same passions, though I have yet to take the leap into flight. I grew up being fascinated by flight having a brother that flew rotor-wing in the Marine Corps. I followed my bros footsteps and joined the Corps and was on my way to fulfilling my own dream, until life's details put it's finger on my tail in the form of the Gulf War. A lot of my passion for flight has dwindled over the years(although I still run outside everytime an unusual drone or rumble catches my ear), but your web-site has rekindled a spark as well as made me realize that my goals are still attainable! Outstanding job, Chris

Who: mike
Where: madras,INDIA, tn INDIA
When: Thursday, March 16, 2000 at 15:03:06 (EST)
Email: kilfaps@yahoo.com
Comments: you have done a wonderful job of compiling your experiences of ultralight flying substantiating with appropriate snaps.well i had always dreamt of soaring into the blue sky, alas the finances as well as tho state interference had never allowed to do so. after going through your account a new ray of hope is visible. i am planning to build a machine, fly, experience those glorious moments in the sky like a bird & propagate the spirit of adventure in this land(india) which needs it direly now!What is man without sense of adventure?????

Who: Adam Hunt & Ruth Merkis-Hunt
Where: Bentley, AB Canada
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 23:13:06 (EST)
Email: adamandruth@hotmail.com
Comments: We loved your photos, a brilliant essay of the simple beauty of flight. We are currently restoring two Lazairs, one each and hope to have them in the air in the springtime here. They should be quite a sight - they are both going to be the same shade of purple! You'll know us when you see us in the air. Thanks again - clear skies!

Who: Clark Reed
Where: Omaha, NE USA
When: Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 19:43:31 (EST)
Email: clarkpreed@juno.com
Comments: Great WEB site!! I got an American Eagle XL in 1983 and many hours of spiritual experiences flying it. Got to jump of a mountain above Santa Barabara Ca with Tom Traux and loved paragliding. I bought another Eagle XL and hope to get it in the air next week (march 2000). Want to buy BRS recover chute if I can find one. Keep up the good work. Love reading about every ones experience.

Who: Peter Rielly
Where: Rochdale, U.K
When: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 07:22:53 (EST)
Email: peter@riellyp.freeserve.co.uk
Comments: Thank you for a wonderful story. Although I dont now own a microlight, (that`s what we call them in England), I am definitely going to get flying again...thanks to you

Who: Brent cichy
Where: Northanpton,Mass, USA
When: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 00:37:26 (EST)
Email: brentsstuff@webtv.net
Website: community.webtv.brentsstuff
Comments: Great site adding it to mine.

Who: Dan Collins
Where: Wasilla, AK USA
When: Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 01:58:54 (EST)
Email: dcollins@mtaonline.net
Website: NA
Comments: Congratulations on an excellent presentation. The most entertaining site I have seen yet. I am a fairly big guy, weighing close to 250. I'm wondering if the MX would work for me or should I look for a different make? Thanks again. I hope you keep your "First Love" alive and continue sharing your experiences. We all need our Dreams! :)

Who: Chris Barber
Where: Toney, AL USA
When: Monday, February 28, 2000 at 16:05:50 (EST)
Email: mail@BigSkyAviation.com
Website: http://www.FlyUL.com
Comments: I have added a link from my website to yours allow people to see what UL flying was like back when - and to expose them to other aspects of UL flying besides Drifters. You have a very good website.

Who: Karl Doyle
Where: San Francisco, CA USA
When: Monday, February 28, 2000 at 05:31:25 (EST)
Email: karl.doyle@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/ireland2000kd/
Comments: I have been thinking about taking lessons for a while now and your web site has just convinced me. Excellent Site..........Regards KARL

Who: Karl Doyle
Where: San Francisco, CA USA
When: Monday, February 28, 2000 at 05:06:43 (EST)
Email: karl.doyle@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/ireland2000kd/
Comments: I have been thinking about taking lessons for a while now and your web site has just convinced me. Excellent Site..........Regards KARL

Who: Frank Wetzel
Where: Dothan, AL USA
When: Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 03:18:05 (EST)
Email: mcci19@yahoo.com
Comments: Thanks for taking all the time to put this together. It was a lot of work and I throughly enjoyed it. I guess ultralight is something I will never get to do. My flying was limited to Ercoupes,Taylorcraft. Piper J-3,J-4,J-5,Cruiser and Supercruiser, plus a number of Cessna's, Mooneys Aeronca's and other light aircraft of the pre-war and post-war days. Again many thanks.

Who: Robert Reed
Where: San Antonio , tx USA
When: Friday, February 25, 2000 at 02:23:06 (EST)
Email: robertreed10@hotmail.com
Website: none
Comments: Wow!!! I want to fly!!!!!

Who: M. Alexander Ciar
Where: Fort Smith, AR USA
When: Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 23:40:44 (EST)
Email: Mikey93071@aol.com
Comments: I definitely think that this is what the Wright brothers had in mind. This is flying...the way that God intended it for man. I challenge the world, or at least anyone who wants to fly to give UL's a try.

Who: Craig Ariss
Where: Ajax, ON Canada
When: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 15:18:13 (EST)
Email: cariss@interhop.net
Website: http://www.angelfire.com/on2/spanky/index.html
Comments: WOW. Now I KNOW I have to learn. I took an intro flight a couple months ago in a Cessna 152 and absolutly loved the experience. I Know I want to fly, I just have to decide what. My UL research brought me to your page (read your trike page too), and you have done such a great job of documenting all your experiences. Thanks for sharing them. I live within an hour either way of a Trike traing center and a fixed wing training center. I think I'll do an intro flight with both now, however I'm leaning toward the fixed wing. An Ultralight is definatly in my future. With a barn for hangering, and 400ft of smooth open feid at my cottage, I'd be stupid not to learn. Thanks for the incentive!!!

Who: John Silver
Where: Hazen, NV USA
When: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 19:47:26 (EST)
Email: www.hazencajun@webtv.net
Comments: I already had the bug. Wish I'd never seen this site ! Now I'm thinking about selling my 401-K so I can go buy a plane ! Just joking- I have no 401-K. This was a wonderful thing to do, Jim and I want to thank you for the great free entertainment.I'm hooked!!!

Who: Russell Orrell
Where: Los Angeles, Ca USA
When: Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 15:19:38 (EST)
Email: orrell_r@pacbell.net
Comments: Damn, Wish I could erase that last entry. The formatting makes it look like I am saying my website is wonderful and the intention was to say yours is wonderful. Jim, you have put up a wonderful website. Russell

Who: Russell Orrell
Where: Los Angeles, Ca USA
When: Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 15:15:27 (EST)
Email: orrell_r@pacbell.net
Comments: This website makes it Seem like we have been flying together forever. My photo website would not fit in the website slot so I have included it here: Wonderful site. http://members1.clubphoto.com/russell5661/Flying_Pictures_Flying_Pictures/

Who: Ralph
Where: Flower Mound, TX USA
When: Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 20:00:58 (EST)
Email: RG2723@aol.com
Comments: I love your site! I,ve been flying since 1980 and have flown just many types of aircraft from cessna, boeings and a lot of Ultralights during the mid-eighties. Even though I have made my liveing from flying boeings for quite some time now I still find myself day dreaming back to flying Eippers (1984 MXL and varies others)at Humingbird field in Baton Rouge, La with my old friends. It was with out a daught the most enjoyable/fun flying I've ever done. Thank you for bringing back those memories and I also have many pictures from those days so maybe I'll have to start my own site. Thanks again. RG

Who: Cody
Where: Prior Lake, Mn USA
When: Saturday, January 29, 2000 at 18:20:50 (EST)
Email: cllewis@mpls.k12.mn.us
Comments: I need information on getting started . I would like info. on license requirements as well as types made. ie. pontoons.

Who: Jon
Where: , USA
When: Thursday, January 27, 2000 at 10:46:32 (EST)
Comments: Trike that you move the MX around: did you wish that you had installed moveable castor wheels on all 3 corners?

Who: Brian Robbins
Where: Apple Valley, CA USA
When: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 23:49:04 (EST)
Email: BKR5150@AOL.COM
Comments: YOUR STORY IS BY FAR AN INSPIRATION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN BITTEN BY THE FEVER OF FLYING ULTRALIGHTS. IT IS AMAZING HOW MANY OF US HAVE HAD THE SAME TYPE OF EXPERIENCES, I AM GLAD TO SEE THAT SOMEONE HAS TAKEN THE TIME TO SHARE THE FUN. I STARTED OUT IN AN EIPER AND MADE MANY GREAT HOURS OF TRIPS IN THIS 2 AXIS PLANE. I NOW HAVE A CHALLENGER WHICH HAS PROVIDED MUCH OF THE SAME TYPE OF PLEASURE IN FLYING.. IT IS A LITTLE MORE PRICY BUT BY FAR IT IS ONE OF THE FINEST UL'S AVAILABLE...THANKYOU FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE. I HOPE OTHERS WILL FOLLOW. BRIAN

Who: Doug Duree
Where: Torrance, CA USA
When: Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 21:33:23 (EST)
Email: dougduree@email.com
Website: http://home.pacbell.net/duree/
Comments: Your site shows your substantial time investment as well as incredible talent. I've been flying U/L's since 1984. I wish I had your skills behind the camera, and I wish I'd taken more photos. It was always so fascinating that I seldom remembered to use the camera! I hope the government doesn't find out how much fun and satisfaction U/L flying is... 'cause they'll find a way to tax us on it. After thoroughly enjoying your site, I again feel the strong need to "commit aviation"... the low-and-slow way.

Who: Eitan
Where: , Israel
When: Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 11:46:52 (EST)
Email: eitan_noiman@hotmail.com
Comments: Its a grate site, but you should give technucal data. Where can I buy one? address?

Who: Cindy
Where: Sumrall, MS USA
When: Saturday, January 08, 2000 at 21:54:27 (EST)
Email: ch3053857@cs.com
Comments: I love your website! My husband and I are both pilots, he's got private pilot's license and I am a student. We recently sold our Grumman AA1 and have decided to build an ultralight (more than likely a challenger). I have flown only certified aircraft and gliders. My husband used to own a UL but sold it before getting the grumman, according to him flying an ultralight is more fun than gen. aircraft (it's the ultimate)! Anyway, I can't wait to get a UL and get airborne!!!!

Who: Hector L. Reyes
Where: MAYAGUEZ, PR USA
When: Friday, January 07, 2000 at 22:24:06 (EST)
Email: HECTOR_L_REYES@YAHOO.COM
Comments: One of the BEST SITES I ever see. We at Caribbean Flying Club love to fly at Puerto Rico. As the only and the Best Ultralight Flying Club active on Puerto Rico Best wishes and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2000 from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
Who: Vic Powell
Where: Vienna, VA USA
When: Friday, January 07, 2000 at 08:46:40 (EST)
Email: vpowell@erols.com
Comments: I had a photo album review with Woody Jones yesterday in which were pictures of the Virginia flying sites. Woody mentioned your website and said I'd probably enjoy it. He nailed it. Great work, reflecting a lot of time and effort on your part to create the site. Super photography and excellent text. Thanks for the positive story about ultralights.

Who: Ralph M. Natividad
Where: Martinez, California USA
When: Tuesday, January 04, 2000 at 22:01:49 (EST)
Email: RMNATIVIDAD@SEIWORLDWIDE.COM
Comments: Great & touching journal. Am a pilot myself, stopped temporarily to raise 3 beautiful daughters,who loves puppies who chewed my MX. Keep flying there buddy...

Who: lucien s.
Where: Austin, TX USA
When: Tuesday, January 04, 2000 at 15:01:17 (EST)
Email: lstavenhagen@hotmail.com
Comments: So, let's see more pics of your trike flying 8). Love your pictures of the MX, especially the ones above the clouds. I have about 100 hours in my MX Super and never get tired of flying up in the clouds.. LS

Who: JOHN PASTORE
Where: OSWEGO, NY USA
When: Friday, December 31, 1999 at 19:09:47 (EST)
Email: CICANDSS@CAPITAL.NET
Comments: SUPER SIGHT!! I HAVE BEEN FLYING FIXED WING SINCE 1983. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY LAST YEAR TO FLY A CHALLENGER WITH AN INSTRUCTOR WHEN WE WERE IN LAS VEGAS ON VACATION,AND YOUR SIGHT REMINDED ME JUST HOW MUCH I ENJOYED THAT SHORT 60 MINUTE ADVENTURE.

Who: Mark Hanley
Where: North Parsonsfield, ME USA
When: Monday, December 27, 1999 at 23:29:35 (EST)
Email: mhanley@psouth.net
Comments: Beautiful photos and a great journal. I printed the picture of the quicksilver flying over the field with the farm houses below. Inspiring!

Who: Bill
Where: , USA
When: Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 22:28:19 (EST)
Comments: I couldn't beleive my eyes! What a great story and wonderfully done. I've been flying for a few months now and I'm buying my first UL next week. This stuff is great. "Life is unpredictable, eat your desert first!"

Who: Kevin D. Green
Where: Ashland City, TN USA
When: Monday, December 06, 1999 at 15:15:41 (EST)
Email: kdgreen@bellsouth.net
Comments: Loved your site. My cousin and I are both avid flight enthusiast. We have flown R/C and I have a solo certificate in a 150. We are now considering the ultralights. Thankyou

Who: Paul Vlootman
Where: Heerenveen, Netherland
When: Thursday, December 02, 1999 at 16:47:15 (EST)
Email: pvlootman@mediawest.nl
Comments: At the age of 15 I took some lessons flying a deltawing. Now I'm (more than) twice as old and it's time to do it seriously. Thanks for inspiring me!

Who: Ernie Davis
Where: Tolar , TX USA
When: Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 19:58:58 (EST)
Email: edavis5957@aol.com
Comments: Seen your site. Love every memite of it. If you want to see something nice, go to www.dreamwings .com. Look at the ultralights they have. Liked everthing, Ernie

Who: Keith Dugas
Where: Triangle, VA USA
When: Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 13:24:10 (EST)
Email: kdugas@nvl.army.mil
Comments: Great story...inspiring. Maybe one day I will do the same.

Who: Kent Clampitt
Where: Grand junction, Co USA
When: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 12:47:28 (EST)
Email: KPdauber@aol.com
Comments: This is the best web site Ive seen,It hit the spot,Now its time to go to the garage and make my dream come true

Who: Delbert
Where: Caledonia, Queens County, NS Canada
When: Monday, November 15, 1999 at 18:32:49 (EST)
Email: del.weare@ns.sympatico.ca
Website: www.3.ns.sympatico.ca/delweare/
Comments: What a beautiful story. So nice of you to share it with people like myself who only ever dreamed of doing it. Your pictures are just great. Great to know you are back at it. Here's to the future. Delbert

Who: pierre
Where: valence, fr
When: Monday, November 15, 1999 at 16:50:19 (EST)
Email: Klimerou@aol.com
Website: fédération francaise d'ULM
Comments: un trés belle homage avec des photos trés sympa. Bravo pour cette belle réalisation

Who: michael mcgahan
Where: Auckland, N.Z.
When: Monday, November 15, 1999 at 09:25:07 (EST)
Email: mjandjm@ihug.co.nz
Comments: Your story brought back memories of my hanggliding days.Thank you.I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Who: Walter Green
Where: Marietta, GA USA
When: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 23:09:55 (EST)
Email: prospeak@mindspring.com
Comments: Thanks for a taking me along with you. It was a great trip! I took my first ride in a trike last Saturday. Now I know how the hawk sees the world.

Who: Steve
Where: , USA
When: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 19:21:36 (EST)
Email: tired200@freewwweb.com
Comments: I love your site. Have a question.... do you know where I can get prints of an ultralight so that I can build a scale r/c model? thank you steve hedges

Who: Danny Vandivor
Where: burnside, ky USA
When: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 23:14:51 (EST)
Email: dvandivor@earthlink.net
Website: none
Comments: looks like you have lived my dream. thanks for telling me all about it. great job!!!

Who: JD
Where: Spring, TX USA
When: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 02:01:57 (EST)
Email: johndyer@caropam.com
Website: http://www.caropam.com
Comments: Flying.......the way Orville and Wilbur intended it to be. Great chronicle and web site. You want to work on mine?

Who: Gene
Where: North Las Vega, NV USA
When: Friday, November 05, 1999 at 00:23:31 (EST)
Email: gcoffman@wizard.com
Comments: What a great piece of work! I've taken my first few lessons, had a couple of airgasms.... can't wait for the next one. Thanks!

Who: haselbauer
Where: Lausanne, switzerlan
When: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 at 09:16:42 (EST)
Email: haselbauer@freesurf.ch
Comments: I fly in France over the alpes with a Weedhopper AX3 and motor Rotax 582 Thanks for your story...Flying is every day a dream become reality...

Who: Gary Sheppie
Where: Amsterdam, NY USA
When: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 at 10:54:25 (EST)
Email: gjsjr@hotmail.com
Website: NONE
Comments: I'm new to ultralights but this site is WOW. You did a beautiful job on this.

Who: casey clifton
Where: spokane, wa USA
When: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at 23:12:34 (EDT)
Comments: your site gave me some really good pictures for a project that I am doing in extended learning. I am now thinking about taking up flying ultralights and small aircrafts.

Who: Iain Ross
Where: Stirling, SCOTLAND
When: Sunday, October 10, 1999 at 18:01:05 (EDT)
Email: IOSROSS@AOL.COM
Comments: I was Blown in from a UK 'micro' site that described your site as beautiful. I can only but agree. I'm a student micro pilot, attempting to jump thru the hoops in the desired fashion when weather, work and cash allow. It's a slow process in the UK and sites like your's remind me what it's all about - thanks !

Who: William Kuhle
Where: Dallas, TX USA
When: Sunday, October 10, 1999 at 02:53:37 (EDT)
Email: bzk@mindspring.com
Comments: Thank you for your warmly and lovingly crafted story and site. With negatives getting so much attention in today's world, your experience recounted here reaffirms the timeless values of friendship, camaraderie, spirit, and love.

Who: Mike Tilley
Where: Glenwood, MD USA
When: Thursday, September 30, 1999 at 17:12:17 (EDT)
Email: mike.tilley@usa.net
Comments: This site is a thing of beauty - and so is your story. Thanks!

Who: Thomas MC
Where: Seremban, NS Malaysa
When: Monday, September 27, 1999 at 17:30:36 (EDT)
Email: smc8313@netscape.net
Comments: A nice and enjoyable website. I enjoy it.

Who: Steve Wickham
Where: Roanoke , Va USA
When: Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 20:49:50 (EDT)
Email: Twozukis@aol.com
Website: Not yet...
Comments: This is one gorgeous site. Its nice to see someone take the time to do something like that. Im the proud owner of a Delta Sailplane Honcho II originally built in '82,being rebuilt in '99, And hopefully helping to recapture some lost youth. Maybe someday...

Who: Erin Lassley
Where: Beatrice, NE USA
When: Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 11:16:21 (EDT)
Email: silent@beatricene.com
Website: http://home.ispi.net/bie/elassley
Comments: This site has got to be the true representation in word and picture form that all UL pilots feel when they are flying. You've done a most EXCELLENT job detailing your life with UL's and I'm really glad to see you're back flying again. Thanks for the inspiration!

Who: Jerry Mundy
Where: Brewer, ME USA
When: Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 14:24:58 (EDT)
Email: None
Website: None
Comments: Thank you for the inspiration! I'm a new ultralight pilot (Flightstar Spider Rotex 503), but I'm not exactly soaring yet... Hope to before the snow flies!
Who: barbara
Where: San Jose, CA USA
When: Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 11:21:16 (EDT)
Email: bjdaly@pacbell.net
Website: not yet
Comments: Great job, it is a beautiful account of you experiences. Barbara

Who: Barbara
Where: San Jose, CA USA
When: Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 11:13:59 (EDT)
Email: bjdaly@pacbell.net
Comments: I hope someday you decided to put these Journey in book form for publishing it is beautiful. Good fortune in what ever you do. Barbara

Who: Barbara
Where: San Jose, CA USA
When: Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 11:13:56 (EDT)
Email: bjdaly@pacbell.net
Comments: I hope someday you decided to put these Journey in book form for publishing it is beautiful. Good fortune in what ever you do. Barbara

Who: Louise Herziger
Where: Newburgh, NY USA
When: Thursday, September 23, 1999 at 23:58:09 (EDT)
Email: TTS-1@webtv.net
Website: http://window.to/TTS
Comments: What a pleasant experience you give on your site! (Even tho I haven't been higher than 3 steps up my kitchen ladder.) What got my attention was the 'hangar' that we know as a "Coverit". We have been selling them at discount prices for three years. Check out our Tarp & Tool Shed site above. With your permission, we would like to put a link to your site on ours. P.S. No 'doodahs needed'!

Who: Ted Colburn
Where: Winton, CA USA
When: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 17:08:51 (EDT)
Email: colburn@jps.net
Website: http://www.jps.net/colburn
Comments: Good site: I fly a Flight Star at Turlock Air Park. Turlock Ca.

Who: Wayne C. Faulconer
Where: Wichita, KS USA
When: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 14:06:15 (EDT)
Email: WFaulconer@TeleTeam.Net
Comments: From the "Fresh Air Capital of the World" where airplanes are made (Boeing, Cessna, Raytheon/Beech, Lear Jet) and for an individual who is not an UltraLight owner, I enjoyed seing your pictures during my "test drive" of your web site. I see you in the sky frequently from my bicycle excursions around the country. Maybe a little nudge will bring me into your folds. One of my "mature" clients is among your flock so I hear the stories, too.

Who: George Rogers
Where: Redding, Ca USA
When: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 13:29:14 (EDT)
Comments: Whew! Thanks for this. As an old dirt bike racer, I have often thought this sport may be as exciting. You proved that it is. Maybe, just maybe.......

Who: Gerard Annabel
Where: Las Vegas, NV USA
When: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 12:40:50 (EDT)
Email: Olger@WebTV.net
Comments: Ah, flying by the seat of your pants! COMMERCIAL: Anyone who wants to spend a weekend in Las Vegas and go home an Ultralight Pilot, contact us: Ultralight Flying Machines at the above Email address.

Who: Jody Shacklette
Where: Louisville, KY USA
When: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at 11:03:12 (EDT)
Email: shackinky@yahoo.com
Comments: I tip my glass to you and hope for many more stories in chapter two . . . An eagle should never be kept on the ground!

Who: Sheila Lepak
Where: St. Clair, MI USA
When: Sunday, September 12, 1999 at 20:05:00 (EDT)
Comments: Wow. I'm having a hard time holding back the joyful tears your website has created. I, too, have always had vivid dreams of flying. In 8th grade I listed owning and flying my own UL as one of my long-term goals. At 27 I now have the means to make that dream come true. Your website has inspired me to follow through. Thank you.

Who: Alvis Elder
Where: Chattanooga , TN USA
When: Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 23:47:46 (EDT)
Email: Ultralit88@aol.com
Comments: It started at a young age, dreams of soaring above the trees and clouds.I didn`t understand what it meant. But the dreams keep coming. My wife and "best friend " of thirty eight years now , told me i should see a specialist . But last year I took my first flight in an ultra light .Three months later I bought , built and now fly my own Sabre Trike. I can not exsplain the feeling of flying as good as you did, but you have exsplained my feelings to the letter. Thank you for writing such a beautiful story.

Who: Mike C
Where: Port Jefferson Station, NY USA
When: Saturday, September 04, 1999 at 17:02:32 (EDT)
Email: trooper21@worldnet.att.net
Comments: This is the best of the best!! I've been surfing the web for 5 years now and no site has ever moved me the way this one has! The photos are amazing. I'm in the market for an engagement ring, but I am still digging up info and getting pricing for a weedhopper!! Would like to find a flying partner. I need lessons, and to save I guess, can't find prices yet, but I will be with you at the party in the clouds. Wish all the best life has to offer to you with all my thanks for this wonderful site!!!

Who: Jim Meyer
Where: Natalia, Tx USA
When: Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 21:50:20 (EDT)
Email: jimmeyeremail@yahoo.com
Comments: Dear fellow birdman, Earth bound man will never know the joy we feel. The 400 mph tube traveler can't wait to reach his destination, and could care less about the world just outside the shiney metal skin. They call it flying.

Who: Ed Lopez
Where: Elk Grove, CA USA
When: Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 01:06:33 (EDT)
Email: edlopez@ns.net
Comments: Jim, I'm just blown away from your beatuiful heartfelt experience that has come through on your excellent website. I return to it over and over, actually daily, just to get a dose of the excitment of flying. I've never flown. But since I've run across your site, I've investigated and compared other sites and trikes. The Aguilla is the one for me. I'm in the process of purchasing one, and because of your website, I've signed up for training classes in Turlock, with John Fletcher (Yo' Fletch!). I'm "Jazzzed", "Gazzed" and eager for "Airgasm". Also downloaded your pics and use them as desktop backgrounds. Thanks. God has Blessed You!

Who: Phil Collins
Where: Lilburn, GA USA
When: Friday, August 13, 1999 at 17:17:02 (EDT)
Email: phil@cbisearch.com
Website: cbisearch. com
Comments: ONE TERRIFIC SITE! I'm in. After 500 hours of Wichita airplanes...this must be the place.

Who: John Throckmorton
Where: Terre Haute, In USA
When: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at 12:54:40 (EDT)
Email: throcknroll@hotmail.com
Comments: Great website..I owned 3 Quicks in 81-86..Built an MX into a 2-place.Flown weighshift-flew a friends weedhopper-and the last Ultra I owned was a Chinook Birdman. Not flying now,and wished I were--My Dad owned an Beech Baron and my younger Brother owns a Grumman Tiger..but they can't say they taught theirselve how to fly in JUST 3 HRS. With close to 300 hrs I wish I were flying where I'm vacationing--South Padre Island TX. It's beautiful here

Who: STephan (hotwire) Lastinger
Where: Waldo, Fl USA
When: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at 01:12:28 (EDT)
Email: hotwire58@hotmail.com
Comments: In that moment of twilight, between Dusk and Dawn, When you are doing preflight, and you have all the excitment of the day ahead of you filling your spirit to a state of lighter-than-Air, Time slows! You start her up, and take flight, and Time stands still! I too have longed for this, since the first time I was taken up in a cessna. My doctor says no flying yet(heart trouble), but I will find my wings, be they fixed, or flex. What can I say that is better than thank you? the best tribute I can give to you for your gift of timeless love is to show your site to all my friends, and to hope that they understand just what makes me want to Fly. May you always find clear skys and green fields, my friend.

Who: Jan Perillo
Where: Laurel, MD USA
When: Saturday, July 03, 1999 at 09:18:53 (EDT)
Email: jper12345@aol.com
Comments: LOVED this site. Received it from a "friend of a friend" who's into ultra-lights. While it was SO clear from your journal that you were addicted to building this machine and getting it off the ground, I BECAME ADDICTED TO YOUR JOURNAL! I hated for it to end! Good Luck to you in life.

Who: Tony Kuhlman
Where: Grand Ledge, MI USA
When: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at 14:31:04 (EDT)
Email: kuhlman@pilot.msu.edu
Comments: I don't know which I liked better, the commentary or the photography. I can't remember when I haven't dreamed about flying. Your site helps keep that dream alive. Some day it will happen. Maybe in an ultralight, maybe via general aviation, maybe with wax and feathers like Icarus... Thanks for the inspriation!

Who: LUIS RODRIGUEZ
Where: DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA, NC USA
When: Sunday, June 27, 1999 at 11:05:38 (EDT)
Email: ELPASTOR@WORLDNET.ATT.NET
Comments: I just can say, Greaaatttt! This is a very fine web site, informative, colorfull, with every thing I need to compliment my day. My congratulations to the fine people that put together this innovative site together. This site is for us, the,Ultralight pilot, as the Lighthouse is for the boats at sea. I will take the opportunity to say Hi, to all lovers of flying. If you still thinking to make the step, go for it!, because I wait 32 years to own my Challenger II, till I told to my self, Is now or never. Recently I moved from Connecticut to Durham, North Carolina, and I'm looking to meet friend with the same passion for flying as I have. One month has passed already, and no ultralight entushiast around here to be my wingman to fly all aroung the Carolinas. Please if some one will like to be in touch with me, please fell free to e-mail me. I will be more than happy to reply back. I'm almost close to turn crazy, when you can't share all the nices things of flying ultralights, To everyone, have a great day and grat flying too. Sincerely yours, Luis

Who: Paul Landry
Where: Morse, LA USA
When: Friday, June 25, 1999 at 16:06:17 (EDT)
Email: suenpaul@bellsouth.com
Comments: Jim..I have been flying ultralights for about 10 years now, and I must say, that with this site, you have captured the pure essence of what ultralight flight is all about. FREEDOM! I have never felt so complete as when I was flying. At this time, I am without wings. But, that is only temporary. Congratulations on a site well done!

Who: Jim Timmerman
Where: Norwood, OH USA
When: Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 11:54:45 (EDT)
Email: jtimmerman@wcpo.com
Website: n/a
Comments: For several months now I have been thinking about flying. In the past 41 years the closest I ever got to it was leaning out a window or speeding down a hill arms strecthed out on my bike(Pedals not motor). Now I find myself surfing the web for knowledge(trike, pchute, fix wing) and trying to decide if I want to pursue my recent dreams. After reading the entire site, my maybe has turned into a "let's try it." I feel I may fall in love.

Who: Jim Timmerman
Where: Norwood, OH USA
When: Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 11:52:06 (EDT)
Email: jtimmerman@wcpo.com
Website: n/a
Comments: For several months now I have been thinking about flying. In the past 41 years the closest I ever got to it was leaning out a window or speeding down a hill arms strecthed out on my bike(Pedals not motor). Now I find myself surfing the web for knowledge(trike, pchute, fix wing) and trying to decide if I want to pursue my recent dreams. After reading the entire site, my maybe has turned into a "let's try it." I feel I may fall in love.

Who: David
Where: NYC, NY USA
When: Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 22:24:56 (EDT)
Email: wheird@earthlink.net
Comments: Jim...beautiful site. Thanks. I've been interested in ULs for ten years but have yet to cross the threshold. You've given me the push I needed. Thanks again...see you in the clouds.

Who: alberto
Where: , USA
When: Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 13:12:32 (EDT)
Comments: nice

Who: Tony Bean
Where: Hardy, AR USA
When: Friday, June 11, 1999 at 16:07:57 (EDT)
Email: tonycarson@centuryinter.net
Comments: Being an ultralight pilot myself, I can honestly feel the reality of most all of these pictures as I have experienced them learning to fly in my own MX!!!

Who: Allen Vaughn
Where: Philadelphia, MS USA
When: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 at 00:22:11 (EDT)
Email: crosstec1@aol.com
Comments: I just happened to stumble across your website as I was searching for information on ultralight flying. You see, I want to become an ultralight pilot myself. The whole story you presented was one of the most remarkable pieces of internet work I've ever seen. You are truly a gifted writer and photographer. Thanks again for the wonderful insight into the ultralight flyer's world.

Who: luke gane
Where: el dorado springs, MO USA
When: Monday, May 24, 1999 at 15:17:52 (EDT)
Email: lengane@ipa.net
Comments: This is the greatest ultralight site I have seen. I fell in love with the MX right away.

Who: Andrew
Where: Lompoc, CA USA
When: Friday, May 21, 1999 at 03:15:26 (EDT)
Email: drewck@msn.com
Comments: I stumbled onto your page by mistake - what a great surprise. Truly the most graphically excellent ultralight page on the web! Thanks for the inspiration and welcome back to the flying world.

Who: Marvin Creech
Where: Port Orchard , Wa USA
When: Monday, May 17, 1999 at 03:05:46 (EDT)
Email: location@emry.net
Comments: Thanks for a job well done.It brought back memorys of when my son & i flew our weight shift Quicksilvers,on floats.Mine has not been used for some time.Is 79 to old to resume flying ?

Who: Brod Osborne
Where: Cairns, Ql Australia
When: Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at 10:04:40 (EDT)
Email: brod.cma@internetnorth.com.au
Website: cns-microlight.com.au
Comments: Trike flying in the Tropical North of Australia is Fantastic. Have been surfing the Net and found this sight, so thought I would add a little touch from Down Under. I am an Instructor in Trikes here in Australia and am working on my own Web page at the moment, Am happy to reply to any contacts from elsewhere! Safe Flying.

Who: Albert Muñoz
Where: Guadalajara Jal Mexico,
When: Wednesday, May 05, 1999 at 14:04:52 (EDT)
Email: bertboss@hotmail.com
Comments: Congratulations!!!!!! beautiful pics and warm website, like home. best regards from Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico

Who: Deon de Jager
Where: Graaff - Reinet , South Africa,
When: Thursday, April 29, 1999 at 14:45:18 (EDT)
Email: deondj@hotmail.com
Comments: Very nice site ! I am still a wannabe trike flyer.I occasionally fly with a friend in his trike , nice photos .

Who: Jim Gottscalk
Where: Centreville, VA USA
When: Friday, April 23, 1999 at 16:50:12 (EDT)
Email: jimg@edify.com
Comments: You have captured the essence of trike-flying! I have always had a hard time describing the freedom and exhilaration of this sport to non-flyers, but now I don't have to. I'll just refer them to your web-site. Thanks.

Who: José A. Villanueva
Where: Cleveland, OH USA
When: Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 15:58:09 (EDT)
Email: jvillanueva@ameritech.net
Comments: It is late afternoon and I have just come back to my desk from sentencing some defendants on my criminal case docket. This is typically difficult, unpleasant work at best. Today was no exception. I logged on to check e-mails and your website caught my eye. WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE TO READ SUCH A WHIMSICAL AND LIGHT HEARTED STORY!! There, I feel better already. Gracias!

Who: Beau Smith
Where: Cross, SC USA
When: Monday, April 19, 1999 at 10:50:26 (EDT)
Email: Spectresghost@hotmail.com
Comments: Beautiful, inspiring, tearjerking, and graceful. Thank you for a perfect web site. I intend, scratch that, will build an ultralight trike in the near future. Due to current funds, I'll be doing a lot of research first though LOL. And whenever I need to be reminded of just why I want to invest so much time and money, all I need to do is come back to your site. Thank You!

Who: Bill
Where: Chicago, IL USA
When: Monday, April 19, 1999 at 00:03:04 (EDT)
Email: WKTiz@aol.com
Website: http://members.aol.com/wktiz/page/index.htm
Comments: I've wanted to be a pilot and an actor since I was a kid. Well, now I'm a professional actor, currently working in Chicago, but the pilot dream still remains unfulfilled. I think ultralight flying is really what I want to do, at least for starters. Thanks for the great website!! (I'm kind of ashamed to admit it, but my interest in ultralights was recently rekindled from the movie "Fly Away Home", which just happened to be on when I had nothing better to do). If anyone knows of ultralight groups or lessons in the Chicago area, please email me! What an amazing experience it must be!!

Who: Brady Smith
Where: Alta Loma, CA USA
When: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at 18:36:40 (EDT)
Email: gejettech@earthlink.net
Comments: I now have a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat. You have brought back many many memories of my "ultralight era" with a total of 400 hrs. in my 82'MX, 84'MX, 83MX, 86'MXL2, I have many experiances that I forgoten until now. As a private pilot and an A-n-P on jets, you have reminded me what I have veered away from... REAL FLYING... I am now ready to go back home! [after 11 years] By the way thank you for the foresight of taking the photos along the way [mine are very few]. Because of that, I now have some pictures to reminis with. Thank you again for capturing MY memories and sharing them on this awsome site.

Who: DON SMITH
Where: SHREVEPORT, LA USA
When: Monday, March 15, 1999 at 22:53:19 (EST)
Email: DRSMLS@AOL.COM
Comments: FANTASTIC SITE, REALLY SUPER JOB. JUST A NOTE TO SAY "NEVER QUIT ON YOUR DREAM" 32 YEARS AGO, I STARTED LESSONS FOR A PRIVATE LICENSE. RAN OUT OF MONEY, BUT ALWAYS DREAMED OF FLYING. 2 YEARS AGO, TOOK UL INSTRUCTION, BOUGHT A FLIGHTSTAR AND SOLOED,,,,,,,61 YEARS OLD. I'M NOW BUILDING AND ALMOST COMPLETE A CHALLENGER II. KEEP DREAMIN, IT WILL COME TRUE.....

Who: Scott Mills
Where: Brampton, On Canada
When: Monday, March 15, 1999 at 16:22:46 (EST)
Email: scmills@idirect.com
Comments: Hi, fantastic pics. Just wondering if you could tell me what kind of ultralight that is in the photo called WACKIN OUT? Who makes this? Looks like a real blast.

Who: Robert Paul Reyes
Where: Alameda, CA USA
When: Sunday, February 28, 1999 at 19:35:03 (EST)
Email: 94501
Website: http://www.star-telegram.com/homes/reyes/MyTurn.ht
Comments: Wonderful Site. Cool Photographs

Who: Bob Rhoades
Where: Rockford, Mi USA
When: Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 19:59:11 (EST)
Email: wizard503@aol.com
Comments: Hi You have done more with your web site than anybody has to date. i own a 1984 wizard J3B, and i am in the middle of a total restraition. Hope to meet up with you some day. Happy flying :)

Who: Frank Donalty
Where: Great Falls, Va USA
When: Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 16:04:41 (EST)
Email: fettidon@pop.dn.net
Comments: Thought I'd revisit your site after a year or two to see if you had added anything to your piece d'resistance, and I was more than pleasantly surprised to see that you had improved on your masterpiece. Candidly, because of your obvious enthusiasm, I never could quite figure why you grounded yourself the last time, but I'm glad for you (and your site readers) that you flyin' high again. As I intimated to you in a previous log entry, time has taken me past what would be my ultra-light prime, but you're taking me there, vicariously at least. Thanks for the ride and keep it up.

Who: Grayson Penney
Where: Western Bay, NF Canada
When: Sunday, February 14, 1999 at 16:00:43 (EST)
Email: jgpenney@nf.sympatico.ca
Website: Not Yet
Comments: Found your Site while looking for Ultralight info. Your experience describes the dream I have brought with me since reading Buck Rogers. I will soon realize my dream of flying an ultralight, but until then, will find contentment through your graphic journal. Best wushes.

Who: Dan McCaulley
Where: Jacksonville, AR USA
When: Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 20:52:18 (EST)
Email: usamarine@alltel.net
Website: http://www.usamarineservice.com
Comments: Very nice looking site. I can see you have spented a lot of time putting the information together. Please stop by my site when you get a chance. Again, well done. and God Bless

Who: Ian Bost
Where: Pullman, WA USA
When: Friday, February 05, 1999 at 08:51:53 (EST)
Email: ibost@wsunix.wsu.edu
Comments: This site is fantastic. I'm 22 and have never flown an ultralight or microlight or hang-glider or anything. Some day I'll be doing all three (I hope!). Anyway, reading your stories and seeing the pictures is giving me that warm fuzzy feeling that keeps this dream alive. Some days it's all I can think about... Like today: It's 5:40 in the AM - no sleep - been doing web searches on ultralights for the past 3 hours (again!). Well, I'd better sign off. Keep up the good work. Anybody out there have info on ultralight lessons in Washington State?

Who: Tom Powers
Where: York, PA USA
When: Wednesday, February 03, 1999 at 13:07:40 (EST)
Email: TPOWERS@LEHIGHCEMENT.COM
Comments: Had a Quicksilver A back in '73 &'74. Wrecked the thing summer of '74 while working for Kitty hawk Kites in nag Head NC. Dr. Rogallo was there at the time and warned me not to go...but I was young and not too impressionable. anyway I've kids of my own now and would to rebuild the Quicksilver. I've been all over the web with no success for plans. Does anyone out there have plans for the Quicksilver A or B? Please contact me through my e-mail address. Thanks... I loved your site!

Who: Lucian Bartosik
Where: Hopkinsville, KY USA
When: Tuesday, February 02, 1999 at 02:21:11 (EST)
Email: flyinghi@midwest.net
Website: www.freeyellow.com/members6/aerialadventures/
Comments: Just started the website today so keep checking in as we get better at it. Well I'm so pleased to see you finally joined the trike squadron, I have been demoing the Raven and other British trikes for years at Oshkosh 1986 in fact and Sun n fun and I knew they would one day take hold here to as they have back home in the UK. I look forward to flying with you someday and as a photographer in a previous life your new trike site has again shown your superb ability as a fellow "gentleman of the lens". Someone said you should write a book and I fully agree. I have just written the only book on trikes alone called Trikes, the flex wing flyers and I was told for the longest time to do it but never did until my co-author Hal persuaded me to just do it. You sir should also.. just do it. Your photos are so beautiful it would grace the finest coffee table with ease and your mastery of the pen will go hand in hand with those images. You have the most pleasing site I have seen pertaining to flying and I only hope ours will be half as good one day too. Welcome to the world of trikes! TRIKES RULE...

Who: Craig cannon
Where: Dallas, TX USA
When: Friday, January 29, 1999 at 14:59:05 (EST)
Email: ccannon@dhc.net
Comments: This site is super. I have enjoyed your photos it brings me back to days of me and My QuickSilver which I had to sell due to Wife and Kids. I hope I can get back to it somday.

Who: Lewis Arther
Where: Lithia Springs, GA USA
When: Friday, January 29, 1999 at 10:44:10 (EST)
Email: aml17497@cobbk12.org
Comments: Your account of your personal experience is the essence of what flying is about. Thank You for reminding me once again. SEL Commercial with Instrument since 1975, but inactive since 1985 because of the same "life's details" you mentioned, your experience brought hope once again. I'M GONNA DO IT!!!

Who: John
Where: El Cajon, CA USA
When: Friday, January 29, 1999 at 01:49:05 (EST)
Comments: Thanks for the flight. I've never flown an ultralight but I'm interested. Looks like a blast, once you get up the nerve to try it, and I hope to soon.

Who: Tim Dorn
Where: New Prague, MN USA
When: Monday, January 25, 1999 at 16:23:32 (EST)
Email: timdorn@ibm.net
Comments: This is about the best ultralight sites that I have ever seen. I had an MX for about 4 years and plan on moving up to a Challenger II. This brought back memories that truly moved me. Thanks for sharing your wonderful experiences and keep safe.

Who: Mike VanSant
Where: Mt. Airy, Md USA
When: Monday, January 25, 1999 at 12:16:09 (EST)
Email: mvansant@erols.com
Comments: I have been flying a MX since 1984,I am on my 2nd engine, some 1000 hrs.+ & if this ain't heaven, I don't know what is! certified aircraft can't produce this kind of high.

Who: Steve
Where: ,
When: Monday, December 28, 1998 at 22:29:49 (EST)
Comments: You have no idea how much your work has moved me. I am a cancer patient and before I die I want to fly... a lifelong dream. MX flyer in progress.

Who: Tom Goswick
Where: Cleveland, OK USA
When: Friday, December 25, 1998 at 03:00:30 (EST)
Email: thgoswick@aol.com
Comments: Been there,done that. Have kids now. Gone from there,don't do that.

Who: Gavin "Badger"Van Der Berg
Where: Discovery, Johannesburg South , GP ZA
When: Monday, December 21, 1998 at 03:17:05 (EST)
Email: Gvdberg@tsamail.trsa.ac.za
Comments: This journal is the best reading material i have read in a long time, i also just recently started to fly( a dream i have had from childhood and well not having any money i hadto wait till i had enough of my own befor i could do anything about it. I now have my own windlass trike and well I also have a natural tendancy to fly according to the Instructor, so look out for me "ZS-WEV" I'll be buzzing in soon.

Who: Matthew Mahoney
Where: Rochester, NY USA
When: Saturday, December 12, 1998 at 15:23:39 (EST)
Email: phoenix3dalpha@hotmail.com
Comments: This site is one of the most amazing I have ever seen. I am 17 years old and just starting to take an aviation course offered at a technical school here in Rochester. Currently we fly a Piper Cherokee 140 but I realize that the only way for me to affordably continue this flying frenzy I have gained is through Ultralights. (and in my opinion they put you more into the open air like a bird than any other type of aircraft) I hope to see even more of your ultralight adventures and I hope to fly in the skies on my own some time soon also.

Who: Scott Kiger
Where: East Bend, NC USA
When: Saturday, December 12, 1998 at 14:48:00 (EST)
Email: kiger53098@aol.com
Website: none
Comments: I really loved your site. nobody understands ultraalights until you try it. Once you do you're hooked. I flew with my brother-in-law when I was younger and I absolutely ate it up. I'm 24 now and by God's grace I am in the process of learning to fly again. If everybody knew how great it was they would'nt put us down and say we're not real pilot's. If you ever need somebody to fly with e-mail or write and I'll fly up there. I am always up for a little cross country. thank's and be safe.

Who: Bill Baker
Where: Westlock, AB Canada
When: Saturday, December 05, 1998 at 16:18:25 (EST)
Email: wgbaker@telusplanet.net
Comments: What a great site. You get started in the journal and can't stop till you are done. Great pictures and story. I have been flying for 26 yrs and just got involved in Ultralights a couple of years ago when my wife and I bought a Zenair (I know not your Idea of an ultralight but it is one up here). Now I try and fly in whatever I can. I have been instructing and put around 450hrs in 1 1/2 yrs. I LOVE IT. I have even gotten almost ten hours in powered parachutes. It is a great sport and more fun than I can describe. Glad to see you are back at it.

Who: Jim Miller
Where: Artemas, Pa USA
When: Thursday, November 19, 1998 at 08:55:23 (EST)
Email: Qsilver@bedford.net
Comments: You said it all about Ultralight flying. I have been a pilot (SEL) for 15 years and always said "those people are crazy". 2 years ago I brought a Quicksilver MX and I love it. I have not flown FAA reg. aircraft since.

Who: Anthony A. Linn
Where: Tucson, AZ USA
When: Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 04:20:28 (EST)
Email: Tonylinna1@AOL.com
Comments: Wow!!!! "*****"

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