I have had a fascination with flight since childhood - I am a private pilot that doesn't fly too much due to time and cost constraints - So I have been working on building my own flight simulator based on X-Plane 10 - I am interested in meeting up with people who have had practical experience of using X-Plane 10 (and tuning it) and/or building their own Flight Simulator (maybe based on FSX). I ideally want to restrict this group to people with actual practical experience and who can for example …

This is a group for anyone interested in Radio control flight, including helicopters and airplanes. Pilots at all levels are welcome, from hovering to hardcore 3D. I have decided to start a group because the network of R/C Pilots in the East bay is limited, and there are not really many groups that get together and fly. There is not a whole lot of tuning and repair help available to new pilots, short of going to a shop and paying someone to fix their helis. This takes the learning element of the …

The sport of hot air ballooning is one of the most beautiful, exciting, and challenging endeavors I know.  Every flight is a different experience. Ballooning is "weather dependent" and the flying season runs from spring into the fall.  Balloons fly soon after sunrise so it's an early sport (come watch the sunrise). We are usually done by 10 or 11 a.m. (sometimes earlier) so the rest of your day is free. Hot air balloons are aircraft and are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) …

Our pilot programming in the Canon Creative Center has concluded. Thank you to all who joined us for our unique offerings of Canon branded imaging education. We are now on hiatus, examining the results of the pilot to produce even more exciting educational events in the future. If you have suggestions for educational programming from Canon, feel free to contact us at: SanFranciscoCanon@cusa.canon.com

Ever Wanted To Check Out Hang Gliding Up Close?Almost every weekend, I and my fellow hang glider pilots fly from various mountains in the North Bay area.  St. Helena, Elk Mountain and others.We often need people to drive our vehicles down the mountain when we fly.  Sometimes we will meet the driver right at the bottom of the mountain in the field we land in.  Sometimes we have the driver "chase" us for 50 to 100 miles cross country.  You can learn about the whole process by clicking on the link …

Women's Sacred Circle Schedule and Group Information: Enrollment is ongoing, but limited to seven (7) participants. We meet on Saturday mornings (usually the last Saturday of the month), from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM on these dates: 1/26/2013, 2/23/2013, 3/23/2013, 4/20/2013, 5/05/2013, 6/01/2013. A 6-month commitment is required. The cost is $55/person/session to be paid in-full, prior to the first meeting unless arrangements are made in advance. Receipts are gladly given for insurance and/or HSA or …

What would you do if someone called you, and one of these is all you hear? "MISSION: Hostage rescue; airsoft tactical "MISSION: Drug Deal; milsim paintball, 43 or 68 foam/target balls "MISSION: Bodyguard; airsoft concealable "MISSION: Assassination; airsoft concealable "MISSION: Combat Sweep; paintball "MISSION: Pilot recovery; paintball If you haven't guessed already this is a milsim/spy scenario group that runs spontaneous events in your neighborhood. Often right under your nose. If you have …

Do you suffer from ELSE (Extremely Low Self Esteem)? <Hey I just created that; do you like it?> Many people do. But I am learning that you don't have to suffer with that for the rest of your life. I'm a pilot as well as a public speaker. But yes, I have ELSE. Hard to believe? Believe it. I'd like to create a community for those who have some of the same issues in life. There are so many great places to eat here in San Francisco. Let's get together for a delicious lunch or dinner ... so we can le …

Macro-Description ... This group presents an opportunity to experience -- rather than think.A cursory definition of meditation is transcendence beyond the distracted, entropic meanderings of the 'mind' -- and resultant connection to Consciousness / Infinite Connectedness / One-ness. Restatement of the obvious - water represents the fathoms of our spiritual nature. Meditation is supported by the energetic fabric and rhythm of a body of water ... especially one as large and consummate as the Pacif …

LOCATION: 12395 East Stockton Blvd. Galt Ca. 95632 From the beginner to the insanely experienced, you are welcome! Join us at our 10 acre 100% Airsoft Field filled with multiple buildings, structures, and bunkers in creating a military-simulated environment to enhance your airsoft experience! We are an organized Airsoft Field with safety being our number one priority. We have experienced Refs/Admins who officiate game scenarios and monitor the safety of the Field. Playing safe is synonymous to h …

Schedule and Group Information: Enrollment is ongoing, but limited to seven (7) participants. Women’s Circle meets on Sunday mornings (usually the last Sunday of the month), from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, on these dates: 12/9/12, 1/6/13, 2/3/13, 3/3/13, 4/7/13, 5/5/13, 6/2/13 A 6-month commitment is required. The cost is $55/person/session to be paid in-full, prior to the first meeting unless arrangements are made in advance. Receipts are gladly given for insurance and/or HSA or FSA reimbursements. L …

Transform every aspect of your life. “The most exciting breakthroughs of the 21st century will not occur because of technology but because of an expanding concept of what it means to be human." John Naisbitt, Author - Megatrends Too often, we attempt to compartmentalize our lives into the roles we play: boss, mother, co-worker, sister, accountant, caretaker, or husband. There are so many hats to wear and only so many hours in which to get everything done. At the end of the day we're left wonderi …