The Inland Sea of Japan

I had two chances of flight in the Kitamine Area, Kagawa Pref, Japan.  This Area in Shikoku Island faces to the Inland sea of Japan, Seto Naikai.  It was good weather, but too much wind.  So, I flew in the early morning.

The Emperor's Birthday

Fortunately, it was fine and against wind.  we got flight chance. it is rare in winter. we enjoyed early wintry view in our Shishiku Area.

Launch Covered with Snow

it's difficult to have take off on snowed launch.  you will need real technique to rise up your wing without step.  

Wintry Wind

It was North wind.  This is tail-wind in our Area.  So...  I kept away from the ridges.    

Untouchable

I tried to reach him, but...
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Fine Day in Autumn

When i launch, it was clouded, but it got fine in northern part of the Area.

Stoooooop!

He had gone away North.  This afternoon, i went to pick up my friend who rode on yellow M4.  Anyway, he should not land near police office.    X D

Autumn has come to our Launch.

Fortunately, weather forecast went wrong.  : )

A VICE

I have a habit of gripping the left riser.

Unstable, but ....

today, i got one flight in side-tail wind...  X(

Autumn... it is dark sky.

I got flight chance this afternoon.  it was dark autumn sky.

Kiting Training

today, i enjoyed the kiting practice at ground.  Wind was not so stable, but it was good for practice. :)

Complete Blue

It was very beautiful autumn sky.  In the morning, there was no cloud.

Afternoon in Summer

In our Area, we can fly enjoying the view of shining sea of Japan.

BGD

My friend bought TALA (EN-C).  He bewildered by its light touch, when he launched.  Anyway, I think its mild handling would give another fun flight.

Good Condi, but Alone

I reached the area around 3 pm. Pilots went away for XC flight.  Anyway, i enjoyed flight around the launch.  ;(

Sep

I had the first flight in September.  Of course, it was sooooo poor condition. Very bitter.  X (

Late August

Autumn air is coming closer.  i might miss lovely summer condition.  X (

Summer has come.

 i had flight with some old flyers.  i really enjoyed summer sky of Hokuriku in Japan.

Dull Flight

i maybe lost timing to fly.  i spent a lot of time and stamina...  

Fine Saturday in Rainy Season

it was fine today, aaaaand soarable. :)
Ascending wind was rough and tough, but i enjoyed struggling for flight.

Green in Green

The green wing in the photo is Tala designed by Bruce Goldsmith.  This EN-C wing is so mild taste for handling.  It's very smooooooth.  

Nice Cumulus

Above our launch of the Shishiku Area, there was a niiiiiiice cumulus cloud.  i got fun flight in its debt.  ; )

Empty Rainy Season

There should be a lot of rain in far east Asia.  However, we had flight condition in this season.   This year, cold air in North has slightly stronger.

Before Rainy Season

Very very cloudy sky.  i enjoyed flight above Tsurugi's downtown.  it was good experience.  ; )

Hakusan

Today, I enjoyed view of Mt. Hakusan.

Lower Cloud Base

it was unstable condition, and altitude of cloud base was low.  i had to straggle to keep gliding with MXC2, which was moving restlessly. i was envious of glide ability of M4.

Cloudy, but ...

I arrived at the Shishiku Area afternoon.  No flyer was in the sky, but i had flight.  the sky was hazy but condition was not so bad.

Puckery Taste

Condition was not so good, but i had flight once.  it was only 12 min flight.  ; (

Late Spring Condition

it was not long, but i really enjoyed today's flight.  there was good wind in South of the Shishiku Area.  In the North, i enjoyed rough condition. My wing was pleased to fly in wild wind so much.   : )

Decision

i decided that i let my yellow Poison, "KIKUZO", retired.  it has not stability enough to fly long.

Reverence2

i got flight chance another O8 in the 2nd flight in last Sunday. his flight style is more conservative, but it has a lot of things to lean.

Reverence

i followed to the flyer who rode on orange O8.  he was a competitor pilot as Japanese Delegation.  i got a chance to fly with him due to poor condition.  X )   anyway, i was so happy.

Fresh Verdure

It was good Sunday to enjoy flight of mid spring.  ; )  i love to see fresh green in this season.

The first time for twelve years

The young guy who learned paragliding at our Shishiku Area made the Japan's record  of the longest cross country flight, "160.15 km".  he took off at Okayama pref. and then landed at Sasayama in Hyogo pref.

Unexpected Sunset

i got a chance to have a sunset flight.  anyway, it was unexpected.  

it was not fine, but not bad

Today, timing of my flight was worse.  it was so ...  soooooo poooor condition.  anyway, but, however, i struggled to keep flyiiiiing for 15 min.  yes, i was tired.  ; )

Clear Sky in May

i had a flight in the Shishiku Area today.  it might be the worst timing to fly, but i flew.  ; D
it was so clear view due to strong wind....   it might be too strong....  X)

Carp Streamer

This streamer is the season to celebrate boys.  I hope this season every good to fly. 

Sunday of Sundays

it was the best condition in Sunday of this season.  Pilots in the Shishiku Area really enjoyed fiery condition.  X D

Storm Front

This weekend, two growing low pressures attack main Island of japan.  No flight!
X (

This photo has no relation to today's weather.

Toxic POISON

I had flight with my old friend, Skywalk POISON.  I ordered color yellow for it, when i purchase it in spring 2006. It could fly well, but its speed was not enough.  I was so happy to realize that this old wing was still available for my flight.

Spring Mountains

this year, it is warmer in the average year.

delta two

i had a test flight of new glider, Ozone DELTA2.  it had so good ability to launch.  the wing, which was risen up, provided the lift to fly so fast.
during flight, it had so stable in the move of pitch direction.  i thought it would require the accelerator control. i felt a sense of incongruity of timing of starting the turn.  rigidity of its wing, however, was more reliable.  anyway, wind noise of its lines is a little uneasy for me. 
this is one of the best wings in the EN-C class.

Spring is Getting Closer

Snow is decreasing in the Northern part of the Shishiku Area.  Wind is no longer cold.  ;)

White Veil

The launch of our Shishiku Area was hazy due to yellow dust in the distance.

Asian Dust

Asian dust has come to our sky from China. It was worse visibility and sandy air...

Chicken Heart

Feb 25 Mon.  i got flight in the Asagiri Area again.  i was too nervous to enjoy the flight in that condition. 
 X (

The Day of Mt. Fuji

I came to fly in the Asagiri Area in Shizuoka Pref.  Today, i enjoyed grandmagnificent view of mt. Fuji from altitude more than 2000 M. it was so joyful experience for me.

Good Condition & Good Friends

There were a lot of flyers who got flight.  I had a good time to friends in the sky.  X)