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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2004
Page
7
In Kansas City Kansas a gunman killed five people at a ConAgra meatpacking plant and wounded three others before dying. Deputy Chief Col. Sam Breshears said the earlier seven dead figure was revised to five. Names and ages given include two 45 year olds, a 21 year old, and two unidentified men.
Franklin County's wheat harvest stalls due to back-to-back storms. 60 to 65 percent complete before rains. Harvest delays threaten quality with higher moisture, lower test weights, and possible sprouting as fields stay wet. two to three sunny days needed to resume cutting.
A small group of hang gliders at Ottawa Municipal Airport promote the sport through Adventure AirSports LLC. Co founders include Jim Gaar Roeland Park Len Smith Shawnee and Doug DuBois. Discovery flights cost 85 with 20 minute flights at 180 to 200 mph.
A writer recalls a nerve wracking hang gliding experience with Adventure Air Sports in Ottawa. Despite fear of a 2500 foot fall the journalist chooses to proceed, driven by curiosity and a desire for a compelling story.
The writer details a tandem glider flight prep with Len Smith, a certified instructor with 26 years of flight experience. Smith completes a 20 item checklist while the author double checks connections, leg loops, and the glider for holes to ensure readiness for take off.
Len Smith, an experienced hang gliding pilot and instructor, flies with first time participant Christy Leacock on a discovery flight lasting about 20 minutes. The session costs 85 dollars.
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