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Sean Kavanagh is now friends with Rory Larkin and Ron Kleinsmit
August 31
Sean Kavanagh commented on Maaike Bierma's blog post 'Australian Nationals'
Well done to all that competed and made the event work. Sounds like you had fun. As for the technology taking some of the magic away, i think what you will find is that once you get comfortable with it you will have even more time to relax and en...
July 23
Sean Kavanagh commented on Andrew Robertson's video 'Canowindra - One for the Aussies'
"This Mardi Gras is not about sequins and bare bottoms like the Sydney one..." Well what is the fun in that? What a classic!
July 23
Sean Kavanagh commented on Justin Galbraith's blog post 'Broke Back Lake Cullulleraine Balloon Camp'
Works every time and I sleep like a baby...thanks for sharing my secret Justin. :p
June 25
Dave Roberts commented on Sean Kavanagh's photo 'New toy'
Ah my favourite Japanese couple, so good that they finally have their own balloon, and an EX-65, no holding back then. Tell Yosh I'll still race him anytime ;-)
June 21
Dave Roberts commented on Sean Kavanagh's photo 'New toy'
Ah my favouite Japense couple, that's awesome that they have finally got their own balloon, well done, and an EX-65, no holding back then :-)
June 21
Adam commented on Sean Kavanagh's photo 'Milk that baby'
excellent instruuctional advice !
June 20
Sean Kavanagh commented on Sean Kavanagh's photo 'New toy'
Haha, no, just little Japanese people :)
June 20

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At 2:40pm on January 12, 2009, Colin Graham said…
Great job dude. You made us all proud.
At 11:04pm on January 10, 2009, Barb Smith said…
Just seen the TV coverage - looking at the size of those powerlines you're an absolute hero Sean! Things could have been so much worse :-)
At 10:03pm on January 10, 2009, mark mitchell said…
what happen really?
i know the stuff is just rubbish i was wondering what the real story was though? nothing wrong with wet feet mate.
At 9:58pm on January 10, 2009, Barb Smith said…
Sounds like there was a fair bit of unnecessary panic - nothing like a good old media beat up. Whatever next...... ?

Loved the article in Australian Geographic - Great Photography.
At 5:25pm on January 10, 2009, Barb Smith said…
Have a nice dip this morning?? You did a better job than the cops - nice one!! I think we're going to have to start calling you Paris Hilton!
At 2:41pm on December 21, 2008, Barb Smith said…
Are you and your Dad Sydney to Hobarting this year? If so Good Luck & Be Safe - have a great Christmas & warm regards to Phil & Wendy.
At 3:43pm on December 2, 2008, Bret Jackson said…
Hey man how is it going? I really like that racer you fly, I checked out the website and I was pretty impressed by the smart vent and lite vent. Do you have any balloons flying in the U.S.?
At 3:21pm on November 24, 2008, Sean Kavanagh said…
Thanks Barb and Gretta,
Made it back home a little damp and chilly but had a great ride despite the weather. The neck warmer worked a treat and plugged the last gap in my armor.

Looking forward to a long dry ride with no crosswind so I can really enjoy that beast.
At 2:32pm on November 24, 2008, Gretta Menzies said…
Hello, Same question as Barb! Hopefully the neck warmer helped!G
At 2:29pm on November 24, 2008, Barb Smith said…
Hey Sean - great to see you at the meeting - somehow I found it very reassuring when you walked in the door of the Rugby Club. Did you manage to uncurl your frozen fingers from the handlebars when you reached home on Sunday?? That was brass monkey weather to say the least......

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City, Country:
Sydney, Australia
About Me:
My life is about flying, sailing, dancing and kite surfing.

Between all of those there is no spare time left in my week.

I vote for more hours in the day.
Website:
http://ex65.blogspot.com

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Sean Kavanagh

Back from outta space..

Today we got to do our attempt on the Australian altitude hot air balloon record, the wing suit distance record and Australian skydiving altitude record.



Subject to ratification we should have had some success.

Because 60 minutes own the story I have to keep quiet on the ou… Continue

Posted on July 25, 2008 at 12:52am — 10 Comments

Sean Kavanagh

Furthest flight project

Things are getting serious for our flight to 39,000 feet.

A test run of all Oxy gear and the exit for the wing suit jumpers at 12,000 feet was successful the other day and we are about to drive south from Alice Springs to Curtian Springs for the next test flight to 25,000 feet.

Check out ex65.blogspot.com for more details and links to the main project blog.

… Continue

Posted on July 20, 2008 at 12:59pm — 17 Comments

Sean Kavanagh

Saga Balloon Fiesta 2007

Saga 2007 is under way and we are having great weather.

We have done three flights and six tasks so far.

For anyone interested in results and flight descriptions I am going to be updating my blog as the week progresses - come take a look over at ex65.blogspot.com

Cya!

Posted on November 1, 2007 at 12:43pm — 15 Comments

Sean Kavanagh

APEC airspace adventures..

Anyone reading the Sydney Morning Herald or watching the ABC news
tonight will no doubt get the story about two balloons being forced
down for straying into controlled airspace here in Sydney.



So here is the deal...It was me but we had approval until they told us we didn't.



Sunday monrning, a normal commercial flight with me in a 260 with 11pob… Continue

Posted on September 10, 2007 at 3:24pm — 5 Comments

Sean Kavanagh

2007 Australian National Championship

The 2007 Australian Nationals are over and done with. Top three were Paul Gibbs, Sean Kavanagh (me!) and Edwin Michell. Andrew Robertson finished in fourth place which is worth mentioning as this is the same top four as the last Nationals and the same team we sent to Motegi for the 2006 Worlds.

The only change from the last Nationals was Paul and I swapping places for first this year. Finishing second to Paul is no shame, he is just damn good when on his game. Bring on the next National… Continue

Posted on July 15, 2007 at 10:59pm — 4 Comments

 
 

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