Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

I'm curious how people find out about USFS closures. I couldn't find a link on the USFS website. Thanks.

If you haven't seen them, watch the videos of the Dubai Jetman jet pack. Here's one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj-Iwv5NJKg

My first take on the ADS-B devices was that it would be better to have receive only as not to clog the system with HG and PG's positions... In a perfect world, we should have units that transmit only when a powered aircraft is approaching us so that both pilots are aware of the potential conflict. ...

It runs on 5VDC so power will be simple. Thanks for this information, Jonathan, it sounds quite promising. Looking at the unit, I think it is powered by the USB connection, which is good. AVARE appears to be open-source, so it might be possible to add an "audible alert" capability. It's t...

It's too bad USHPA and the hang gliding community in general has its head stuck in the sands of the past on the issue of collision avoidance. This is the 21st century. Because of the requirement to see and avoid faster aircraft that can come from any direction, low-speed ultralight aircraft need, an...

I lost a knife 6 months ago or so either on launch or in the LZ. Did it look like this?

Damn Obama! I bet he instructed the Muslim Brotherhood to infiltrate the USHPA!

I think that the letter-writing campaign would be better directed to the USHPA. They are supposed to be capable of securing site insurance, aren't they? What good do the dues we pay do us if they can't help keep such a historic and invaluable site open?