Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

Yes those who helped out did a good job of getting help fast and keeping Vrezh stable until professional help arrived. However he would have been in better shape when they arrived if we had medical oxygen (or any oxygen) to give him. We don't have any on site but we will very soon. We now have a pro...

2020 was a tough year for obvious reasons. However, our club continued to operate safely by adopting a few safety measures. The most important one ensures the safety of drivers and passengers on the way to launch. Everyone is required to wear a mask that covers both nose and mouth. Additionally, the...

Yesterday I found this hide a key pouch laying in the parking lot. It had apparently been placed under a car using peel and stick Velcro. However the heat caused the sticky stuff to let loose and the key pouch fell off. If they are yours, give Rob Burgis a call.

This key was found by a pilot on the road to launch a few days ago. If it's yours, contact Rob Burgis

SHGA recommends and requests that everyone in the LZ wear a face mask when in groups or within six feet of anyone else. PLEASE!! Don’t infect friends or other pilots with the Coronavirus. Wear a mask to protect others from YOUR germs. Masks are not to protect the wearer from others. Be considerate. ...

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See reduced from $3,200 to $2,900

2013 RX 3.5 Pro - second sail. This sail is a little over 3 years old and has 280 hours. The glider has: carbon outboard leading edges, carbon sprogs, carbon leading edge inserts, full zoom control frame with carbon base bar. This base bar also includes my own custom hardwood skids that keep the bar...

For the record, this was a TEAM effort. I had plenty of help from a lot of others! I just wanted to hi-light what our board of directors ( and non board members) have accomplished this year. We work to make this a better place for all.

So I had this speech I was going to make during the Christmas party, but the microphone was missing a cable and people seemed to be having too good a time with partying; so I decided just to put it in writing instead. A lot has been accomplished this year. We did have several unfortunate accidents t...

The party ends when we stop having fun!

The tent is up and there are heaters inside.

We should have everything ready by 5 pm

By popular demand, the mountain rescue procedure has been placed into the launch site first aid kit, located on the north side of the wooden bench. This procedure outlines what to say to a 911 operator to get a Los Angeles County rescue helicopter in the air without delay. The GPS coordinates for la...

This TFR is over

Yesterday, Katherine was found floating unconscious during a snorkeling outing with a friend, while vacationing in Hawaii. CPR efforts were unsuccessful. No additional details are known at this time but an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

The weather is just not doing what we hoped today so we are pushing the contest off until tomorrow

These suggested changes will be made on our website and the 2 posted areas within the LZ.

It's nice to get a reality check from someone with Mark's experience. Thanks Forger!

Rob Burgis
President SHGA

Found in LZ last Sunday near the area where the barbeque was done. Please see Rob Burgis if it is yours

Litespeed 4S, carbon outboard leading edges, carbon sprogs, full zoom frame with carbon base tube. ALL wires recently replaced. Glider is owned by Dave Froschauer and has 150 hours. This sail is in REALLY GOOD condition. Anyone who knows Dave knows the care he takes with anything he owns. Dave is st...

As promised, there is now a filtered water (carbon) drinking fountain attached to the south end of the outdoor utility sink. Below is a description from Wikipedia as to what carbon removes and does not remove: Active charcoal carbon filters are most effective at removing chlorine, particles such as ...