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  • Rio launch, a little intimidating at first

    Rio launch, a little intimidating at first

  • Some prefer forwards, I like a reverse too

    Some prefer forwards, I like a reverse too

  • Flying in Rio de Janeiro you launch from a National Park in a corner of the Atlantic Wet Tropical forest, fly by granite domes, over favellas playing Samba music and land on a sandy beach.

    Flying in Rio de Janeiro you launch from a National Park in a corner of the Atlantic Wet Tropical forest, fly by granite domes, over favellas playing Samba music and land on a sandy beach.

  • Piedra de Gavea is the huge granite dome dominating the terrain. It's like they transported Yosemite to a tropical beach., with a city of 6 million around the next dome.

    Piedra de Gavea is the huge granite dome dominating the terrain. It's like they transported Yosemite to a tropical beach., with a city of 6 million around the next dome.

  • nice to have the ocean surface as a wind indicator

    nice to have the ocean surface as a wind indicator

  • What a magical day, that was a gem of a flight!

    What a magical day, that was a gem of a flight!

  • The conditions needed for a flight to Christ are rare. This day I made it 90% of the way, hit a strong head wind and ended up landing at the Jockey Club race track in the middle of Rio

    The conditions needed for a flight to Christ are rare. This day I made it 90% of the way, hit a strong head wind and ended up landing at the Jockey Club race track in the middle of Rio

  • Piedra de Gavea off my right wing tip

    Piedra de Gavea off my right wing tip

  • Flying in Nitaroi, across the bay with views of Rio

    Flying in Nitaroi, across the bay with views of Rio

  • Acai, the most refreshing apres-flight snack

    Acai, the most refreshing apres-flight snack

  • Lobo,Dan, Adriana, Nick with Luis in the back

    Lobo,Dan, Adriana, Nick with Luis in the back

  • Futevôlei, volleyball played with feet and head only

    Futevôlei, volleyball played with feet and head only

  • The Jardim Botanico is in the middle of the city, a wonderful place for an afternoon stroll

    The Jardim Botanico is in the middle of the city, a wonderful place for an afternoon stroll

  • Heliconia plant

    Heliconia plant

  • Orchid at the Jardim Botanico

    Orchid at the Jardim Botanico

  • marmoset near the Rio launch having a snack

    marmoset near the Rio launch having a snack

  • Capybaras near a lagoon in Barra just east of Rio.

    Capybaras near a lagoon in Barra just east of Rio.

  • Dan B flying Serra da Moeda

    Dan B flying Serra da Moeda

  • Ouro Preto, once the richest town in Brazil from gold mining.

    Ouro Preto, once the richest town in Brazil from gold mining.

  • Ouro Preto, one of many ornate churches

    Ouro Preto, one of many ornate churches

  • Pancas, a beautiful and dramatic launch in Espirito Santo

    Pancas, a beautiful and dramatic launch in Espirito Santo

  • Governador Valladares launch, rarely this quiet

    Governador Valladares launch, rarely this quiet

  • Over GV launch

    Over GV launch

  • GV, great place for cross country flights

    GV, great place for cross country flights

  • GV XC

    GV XC

  • GV XC

    GV XC

  • GV XC following cloud streets

    GV XC following cloud streets

  • As you get low you look for wires to avoid and try to judge, just how deep is that green foliage?

    As you get low you look for wires to avoid and try to judge, just how deep is that green foliage?

  • Heading from the launch towards the LZ across the Rio Dulce

    Heading from the launch towards the LZ across the Rio Dulce

  • Voo Livre = Free Flight

    Voo Livre = Free Flight

  • Rampa da Bela. We were some of the first pilots to fly this new site outside of Conselheiro Pena. Beautiful location between Governador Valadares and Baixo Guandu.

    Rampa da Bela. We were some of the first pilots to fly this new site outside of Conselheiro Pena. Beautiful location between Governador Valadares and Baixo Guandu.

  • Mike flying from a brand new site Rampa da Bela

    Mike flying from a brand new site Rampa da Bela

  • Café da manha= breakfast

    Café da manha= breakfast

  • Mike and Cheryl at Baixo Guandu

    Mike and Cheryl at Baixo Guandu

  • Cheryl at Baixo Guandu

    Cheryl at Baixo Guandu

  • Southern Lapwing

    Southern Lapwing

  • Alfredo Chaves in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil

    Alfredo Chaves in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil

  • Steve flying Leopoldina

    Steve flying Leopoldina

  • Crew having refreshments in Leopoldina

    Crew having refreshments in Leopoldina

  • Black-beaked Toucan in the Jardim Botanico, Rio

    Black-beaked Toucan in the Jardim Botanico, Rio

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