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High Flyers
Torrey Pines Gliderport
It was first established as a soaring site in 1930 and is the home to hang gliding, paragliding, radio-controlled model sailplanes, and full-scale man-carrying sailplanes.
It is listed as a National Landmark of Soaring of the National Soaring Museum, a San Diego City Historical Site (#315), a Model Aviation Landmark of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (#1 in the nation),
and is listed on the California Register of Historic Places, and the National Register of Historic Places.
It is considered by glider enthusiasts of all types to be the "Kitty Hawk of the West."
Thanks for coming "exploring" with me yesterday Donna!

Julianne Bradford

  
 
 

Monnie Ryan 		 

Whoa - a little more rugged than the Kitty Hawk counterpart, I'd say! Always looks like fun. Cool capture, Julianne!


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October 13, 2012

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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Jeff Robinson's Gallery 		  Fantastic view, capture and info!!


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October 13, 2012

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis 		  I love this location, what a great image Julianne!


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October 13, 2012

 

Susan M. Campbell 		  Wonderful POV. The gliders add fun touches of color in the sky. Beautiful shot.


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October 14, 2012

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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Val Feldman's Gallery 		  Wow...what a grand view! Gorgeous terrain, a big expansive sky dotted with paragliders - and a wonderful sense of wide open spaces and exhilarating freedom captured, SoCal. Beautiful!


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October 15, 2012

 

Tammy Espino 		  How fun watching them, excellent capture


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October 15, 2012

 
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