April 27, 2008 Astrid Rao

Super Kiting Display

It’s a sweltering summer afternoon… We are all resting under the shade of the 3 Bhendi trees by the landing, awaiting smoother conditions. Ravi gears up and begins kiting his wing displaying excellent control of the wing, implicit understanding of the wind as he kites his glider up the rocky face of the Shelar hill. [...]

April 21, 2008 Astrid Rao

Super Sunday Washout

Waking up late on Sunday morning we looked across the lake to see the wind coming in from the east.  Sanjay said it did not look good but the rest of us were seriously hopeful that it would turn. Gokul who had spent the previous afternoon ground handling a new wing was continuing with his [...]

April 19, 2008 Astrid Rao

Sunset moonrise and a baby XC flight

Friday was good but Saturday evening brought a special treat. A flaming golden setting sun ahead of us... a silvery full moon rising behind us over the cliffs of Shelar and van landers make it to our goal. Sunil, Graham, Philip and me leave the ridge after some smooth soaring and land out by the [...]

April 14, 2008 Astrid Rao

Another Fabulous Flying Weekend

The weather was cross with us on Saturday but both students and pilots had a great time ground handling. Piku, Dwane Dylan Hiren & Sunil were all there to add to the fun and camaraderie making a great weekend fantastic. The Fernandes brothers Dwane & Dylan both acquired spanking new wings an APCO Vista and [...]

April 5, 2008 Astrid Rao

Wishing you Orange and Purple skies

Nature’s canvas changes with each season. Here at the Shelar flying site the evening skies change dramatically from orange to purple over the course of an evening. The pictures say it all.