Future Thunderbirds?

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Future Thunderbirds?

Post by Convertible » Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:40 pm

This was forwarded to me from my dad. Thought you would all like to see it too. Formation flying at its finest with one 79 year old guy at the controls. 8) 8) :shock:

http://www.kitelife.com/videos/demo/bethell_promo.htm

This guy is an 8 time multiple kite champion and is 79 years old. Rey Bethell is his name. Enjoy.

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Post by Lawndart » Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:02 pm

Now, that's some skill! At first I didn't realize he was flying them all by himself! :shock: How about that?! Maybe I should try flying both left and right wing in the sim next practice eh, not! :lol: Not only the multitasking, but he's very good at flying a kite even solo. Cool stuff! 8)
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Post by Súrion » Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:01 pm

He is quite.... hmm... good, no, he is awesome, how on earth can you cnotrol 3 kites with 2 hands? Really nice... 79 and still a kid, that guy's life is too short...
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Post by Tailhook » Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:02 pm

welp. there you go guys. you cant say your getting too old to do formation flying cause that 79 year old just showed you up :wink: :lol:
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Post by Phlux » Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:02 am

Incredible skills. The older I get the more I love to see things like this. Proof positive you never have to grow up :D
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Post by Atlas » Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:27 pm

phlux hit it right on the nose... You are never too old to enjoy the stuff you did as a kid.
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Post by Panther » Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:57 am

WOW :o
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