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International Hand launch glider festival
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4-These pilots traveled from China to compete in the IHLGF
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5-Making a hand catch an imediate relaunch is essential to making maximum points
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6-Jun Catacutan prepares to launch his discus launch glider. He was launching to amazing heights
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7-A good launch will put the sailplane 200 feet in the air
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8-Steve Condon in the middle of his wind up to launch his Concept X2 sailplane. Contest Director Mike Smith assists in the background with timing
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9-Pilots came from all around the US and the world to compete at Poway. Here Mark Chung from Hawaii launches his glider into the air
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10-It is common to see many of these planes sharing thermals in gaggles to make their duration times
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1-Greg Bolton prepares to throw his Snipe high into the sky
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3-A great time was had by all 72 entrants at the International Hand Launch Glider Festival