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  1. MajTbird

    Any former CAP members?

    These are some great answers and observations. Well-reasoned and clearly reflective of dedicated efforts. And I sincerely appreciate the feedback of former and inactive members on the survey. As of now I have 59 responses. I am hoping for 378 "good" responses to get to a 95% confidence level...
  2. MajTbird

    Any former CAP members?

    denverpilot, It is an online survey! So click here and please tell your story. Copy-and-paste should work just fine. https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MRXH7sLqO9SgUR - MajTbird
  3. MajTbird

    Any former CAP members?

    Thanks for the reply! And I'm more interested in honesty and survey integrity than my personal feelings--and I see lots of chinks in CAP that I hope can be improved. As you can see if you open the link to the attached survey questions, half are open-ended. I am fortunate to have access to...
  4. MajTbird

    Any former CAP members?

    Greeting all, I'm a CAP member. Five years ago at a wing conference I attended a breakout session on recruiting and retention. After listening to much discussion I asked the question, "Why do people quit CAP?" I got no answer except one (seriously): "Well, members die." I haven't received...
  5. MajTbird

    Hang Gliding In the 70s (?)

    It sure got my attention. While his dad was a fine man and didn't make us (I bought the wing with a friend) feel awkward buying his deceased son's hang glider it was most certainly a sobering meeting. So I never forgot--either the gentleman himself and or what a tragic oversight could do to a...
  6. MajTbird

    How do you fund your flying "hobby"?

    saddletramp, Walla Walla Soaring?! I've seen your website--nice! And thanks for the post that gives a peek into the personal side of the business. I completely get the work involved. I and three other guys established a CAP glider operation where we flew cadets on their glider orientation...
  7. MajTbird

    Bird Encounter

    Very likely are, TylerSC. And Turkey Buzzards at that. They are excellent at thermalling. Great thermal markers on blue days as well. I've also seen starlings in thermals at quite impressive altitudes (above 5,000'). I understand that they're using both the rising air and their wings to...
  8. MajTbird

    What would be best wishes for a glider pilot?

    The video posted by paflyer above of the glider scene from "The Thomas Crown Affair" (1968) -- what a gorgeous Schweizer 1-23! Saw one recently at Chilhowee at a Vintage Sailplane Association gathering. Just a beautiful glider--and quite a performer for its time.
  9. MajTbird

    Hang Gliding In the 70s (?)

    Great watching the videos and reading this thread! My high school friend and I built two "hang gliders" back in the early 70's. His was made of (get this) square aluminum tubing with clear plastic and mine was a huge bamboo Rogallo with black plastic sail. Each flew once and crunched. I...
  10. MajTbird

    Is CAP flying safer than the rest of GA?

    It's impossible to get data from CAP NHQ. They say they have it, they poll their members often--especially pilots. But ask for the raw data and the answer is always, "No." Last time I asked I was told the data would be reviewed by certain people in CAP, including the national commander, but...
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