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Age 34, married with one 5 year old son Profession - gliding instructor, Flying Log - 16 yrs 7000 hrs Sponsor - Recaro Competition results: Japanese champion (93,97,99,2000), winner Sth Africa Nationals 1999, competed in WGC 1997 & 1999, the preWorlds in 1998, the EGC in 1996 & placed 2nd in Std class at the Australian Nat. 1997 Holds numerous Japanese records - speed, distance, altitude About gliding - Mak says "It’s such an exciting challenge and thrill, and now I devote most of my time to this sport." He likes the beautiful sensation of flying and the enjoyment of competition  Akemi has been gliding 14 years and logged 550 hrs Holds Gold & 2 diamonds Akemi was the Japanese Champion in the Club Class 1999. She hopes to fly in 2001 Japanese Nationals and in Australian State Comps. Akemi says that gliding is her most important hobby. |