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SOCIAL
STATUS
Born 1954. Single. Grew
up in Mosjøen in nothern Norway,
has been living in Bodø, Tønsberg,
and finally
Oslo since 1986.
I feel most
comfortable with the northern
straight on talk and behaviour but better
weather and more flyable days in the south make me live there!
Member of Oslo Hang & Paraglider Klubb. (OHPGK)
OCCUPATION
Employee
at Aker Universityhospital in Oslo
as anesthetist. Working with anesthesia,
or narcosis in a more comprehensive language! My work have many
similarities with flying: the most critical phases are the induction
of and the awakening after anesthesia, equivalent to launching and
landing!
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Paragliding,
and especially flying XC. Experience new places
and cultures. Fitness training (Nordic Walking and cross country
skiing) and outdoor life in general.
I am Cross Country Magazine`s norwegian "newshound",
delivering para- and hangglider news from Norway.
INTRODUCTION
TO PARAGLIDING
Previously an eager mountaineer, paragliding
became a natural continuation.
ACHIEVEMENTS
1990: Started paragliding, by des. 2004
1421 flights / 1214 hours.
1993: The first and
sole person to land on top of Galdhøpiggen
with a PG
1995: The first to fly a free distance exceeding
100 km with a PG in Norway
1998: Winner
of the XC League.
2000: Introducing this site including "The 100
km Club"
2000: Winner of
the XC League.
2000: Winner of
"Milslukern" (XC-comp)
2001: Winner of
"Milslukern" (XC-comp)
2002: Winner of
"Milslukern" (XC-comp)
2003: Winner of the Free Distance League.
2004: The first to cross the Sognefjell mountain.
2004: The first to fly a free distance exceeding
150 km with a PG in Norway
2005: Introducing "Pioneerflying"
2006: The first to exceed 1000 km in 10 flights in Norway with a PG.
PREFERED EQUIPMENT
Been flying Advance Omega 3-4-5 and
6 since
1994, DHV 2-3 gliders I feel comfortable with. I like the speed,
handling og "edge" this kind of gliders possesses,
properties needed during XC in demanding conditions.
I use Advance Master harness with combined
cross-stabilization and thighstraps, a feature that provide the kind
of sensitive harness I like. It contains a 16 cm thick foam
protection , the minimum of protection one should have.
For maximum accessibility, the reserve chute is located in front of
me.
I`m using an integral helmet without visor. When flying, a visor
remove parts of the sense impressions.
Braüniger Competino combi instrument, and Garmin GPS Map
96 C to keep an eye especially on the air space regulations.
Background photo:
Frode Halse thermalling with his Omega 6
(© Photographer Geir
Dyvik, layout Frode Halse)
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