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Welcome
Sylmar is the world capital of hang gliding and pilots have been flying hang gliders in these mountains since 1969. The first U.S. National Hang Gliding Championships were held here in 1973. The Flight Park is located just outside of Los Angeles and we enjoy around 300 days of flying a year. Please check out the rules and site information before flying here.
Pilots and non-pilots are welcome to enjoy our flight park year 'round! Fly high, fly far, fly safe!
Thanks for visiting the Sylmar Hang Gliding Association's Web site.
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Sylmar pilots at Black Eagle, Owens Valley. Photo by Larry Chamblee.
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June 9, 2013
Several pilots moved one of Darryl Weaver's fine big picnic tables up to launch on Saturday, June 9. Initial reports have been very positive! If you like it, let Darryl or a board member know.
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Winds of a Hurricane, Utah
Pilots are beginning to coordinate the not-quite-annual Winds of a Hurricane Fly-in. This trip was organized by Grant Hoag for many years, and many pilots have made the trip several times. The small town of Hurricane, Utah, is located 130 miles northeast of Las Vegas, 20 miles short of Zion National Park, and is known for big-air cross country flying and spectacular scenery. The group usually stays in the Kanarraville campground, half way between Hurricane and Cedar City.
Cedar Mountain is a morning site with easy XC flying over wide-open fields. Hurricane Ridge is a 15-mile windy escarpment jutting 400 feet above the desert. One classic route goes over the back from the Hurricane ridge to the Virgin River. A 4-wheel drive vehicle isn't essential for either launch, but is very helpful.
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Yosemite RESCHEDULED
Bridalveil Campground won't open until after the planned June 22-23 weekend, though Will Ramsey will still be there as a site monitor. Barton will be monitoring the July 20-21 weekend, and pilots who were signed up for the former weekend are now signed up for BOTH. Please see the pilot forum for more information, and contact Will or Barton to update your plans accordingly. The Yosemite Hang Gliding Association website might or might not work.
For H-4 pilots, the classic Yosemite hang gliding flight is world-famous. Many years, floating down the river on rafts has been a prime après-flying attraction, though the water level will be very low by late July. Of course the park offers lots of other family activities including hiking and bike riding—or just relaxing.
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 CAUTION ON LAUNCH!
Gang, we have seen a couple of blown launches as of late. There has been some debate about the safety of the newly manicured launch. Some pilots argue that it's fine. Others argue that a change has occurred for the worse.
Whether for better or for worse, changes have been made to the launch. We as pilots need to be aware of this, and approach the launch with an extra measure of caution.
In gusty winds or winds above 15 mph, be extra careful. Once your wire men clear, do not hesitate. Make your run quick and aggressive, but not until your wire man is CLEAR!
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An SHGA hero (or heroine) is a volunteer who takes the initiative to do a project, such as...
Club Donor
Erwin has been quitely donating money for several of our club projects. Thanks to Erwin's generousity, we now have new asphalt for our driveway, a motorized entry gate, an intercom system from the gate to the pavilion, and an LZ radio. Thanks Erwin!
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To join these heroes, you could consider this randomly chosen project:
(posted February 1, 2007)
Write a tri-fold handout advertizing SHGA to new pilots, politicians, etc.
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