Thane Belnap

No hand Helico

2008-09-05T14:45:00.000-07:00

Just when i think they cant get any better. This is a no hand helico the trick is hard enough to do right and keep it on its axis with out letting it slip off. Ruben is a mad genius.

Warner Ridge

2008-08-25T16:02:00.000-07:00

This is our St George usual. The ridge runs north and south so evening glass offs are from the west 15 to 20mph and smooth.

Tait and Tiernan hard at work making their first video. Pre screening by appointment only.

Amara and Sinjin are playing in my Xterra. I guess of all the rocks, sticks and bugs they could find this was more entertaining.

Barret Setting up. One of ten local pilots and probably the most active.

YES, YES, YES, You have no idea how captivating it is to have the wind support you. To step out there and be supported by what you cant see is inspiring. Then to control the energy of you wing through this 3 dimensional space is raw creative genius.

Wing overs above 90% Just burning altitude.

Reflections of Christ

2008-08-09T07:55:00.000-07:00

This is by far the best video of Christ. Mark Mabry was the truly inspired photographer. This is the origional video. I dont think they intended to make a video but they did put their stills to music. They have a newer version on the web site http://mabrystudios.typepad.com/reflections_of_christ/ its on the blog and much better quality. I just like this version it has two less pictures and shows Judas instead of peter.

When I Grow Up

2008-06-25T23:05:00.000-07:00

Last year I went to Don Pedro lake with the O'Connor's for my first SIV class. This was my attempt at big wing overs. Don't call it Acro Im just trying not to act my age.

This is my favorite video of Pal and Gabor syncro flying. When i grow up i want to be just like them.

justACRO Madeira Expect the unexpected from Ricou on Vimeo.