Posted on 03/11/2019 11:02:51 AM PDT by BenLurkin
Questions still remain regarding the double fatal collision at Torrey Pines Gliderport on Saturday afternoon. The two certified pilots were flying their paragliders when they collided into each other, fell into a cliff, and died, authorities said.
Many who were at the Gliderport said Saturday's weather conditions were absolutely perfect, so they do not believe the incident was weather-related.
Both men were certified pilots, one with an advanced certification. They both were aware of the rules -- to keep a safe distance between each other, and that the glider along the ocean needs to make way for the one flying along the cliffs, who has the right-of-way
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Oh, I completely laughed at it!
I get a lot of “Too Long/Didn’t Read” comments on my posts...
LOL, I can’t change my spots now. I guess that’s the way its gonna be!
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