Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

Okay, here's were we stand...

Confirmed pilots for RLF:
Tom C
Mike I
Marcus S
Fredrick W
Malury S
Frank H
Janyce C
OP (TBC by end of day 11/13/13)

Wait List:
Mike B

Mike B, If I don't hear back from OP by end of today, you get the last slot.

Thanks for the update, Janyce.

Here's the roster:
Tom C
Mike I
Marcus S
Fredrick W
Malury S
Frank H

There are still two slots open for qualified pilots...

Call me or HJoe if you have questions or need further information.

We have three pilots signed up for the clinic. We need at least six so, we are looking for at least three more... Please contact me directly asap.

Greetings Sylmarians, Saturday, December 7th 6-10pm (set up prep 4:30 - 5:45) Encino Community Center 4935 Balboa Blvd, South of 101 on Balboa, on the right (west) side of the street. If you go to Ventura Blvd, you've gone too far. This is a potluck event so bring your favorite dishes. Please note, ...

Tom and Janyce, We will count you in and thanks for the quick reply. Mike, We are considering opening up this clinic to qualified pilots outside SHGA. I suspect limited space will fill up quickly. However, I will hold a spot for you but need you to confirm with me no later than 11/9 - sooner if poss...

We are looking for 6-8 qualified pilots to take HJoe's RLF clinic. See Event's section for details...

Hungary Joe's Restricted Landing Field Class Joe has offered to teach his RLF class the weekend of November 16-17, 2013, if six or eight people are interested. If more people want to do this, he will do additional classes. Many pilots have taken this class and found it very worthwhile. The class con...

Vrezh,

Thanks for tracking spot landings! Really appreciate it. I typically have a difficult time finding a qualified volunteer for that task. Your willingness to help is stallar! Love the photos! Hope to see you in the air some time soon

Ken, Thanks for updating the Forum with this information. I received overwhelming support in favor of waiving the entry fee, day fee and the XC and RLF sign offs. So, the purpose of our Dahlsten Cup (and Spring Air Festival) is better clarified - not a fund raiser but a great, fun event that encoura...

UPDATE: 2013 Dahlsten Cup Competition Information There will be competitions in two classes: Open Class – Any flex wing hang glider, USHPA & SHGA-qualified pilots only. RLF and XC sign off required. No handicap. Race to goal. Lap time over closed circuit. Scoring by GPS track log. Required to...

Looking for volunteers to help with set up, making spot landing circle, tracking spot landings for the contest.

Set up begins at 9am so there's time to help before you jump a truck for launch

Separately, let me know if you plan to bring chili for the Chili Contest.

Soon we fly!

~L

Sylmarians and Kagelites, Time for some fun flying, our annual comp and chili cook off! Based on the previous years success, Jeff Chipman informs me that we will have the following classes: Dahlsten Cup (Open) Flex wing gliders only. Pilots compete for the Dahlsten cup, race around predetermined cou...

Come One, Come All and Bring Your Best Chili!! Originally organized by our pilot friend Richard Seymour, over the years our chili cook off has become an annual auxiliary competition to the Dahlsten Cup. In 2006 we refined the the rules and came up with the event as we know it today. I am reposting t...

Hey Folks, Here's our agenda for the Spring Air Festival this coming Saturday. 9:30 AM - 11 AM . . Pilot Check-in / GPS registration/prep 10:45 AM . . Pilot's Meeting for all competitors 11:00 AM Silent Auction Opens 12:00 PM Bill Bennett Memorial Bench Dedication 12:00 PM . . Launch window opens fo...

Come One, Come All With Your Favorite Guacamole!! We want to enjoy your best Guacamole recipe. In order to assist you with your award winning entry here are suggested guidelines: Prepare 2 Quarts Bring it in air tight plastic container so we can keep it cold in the coolers SHGA will provide chips Br...

Get your Guac on for our Spring Air Guacamole Contest!

See separate forum entry for further details.

~L

Please note that this event has been moved from Saturday May 11th to Saturday May 18th.

Still the same flying comp and BBQ, just a week later.

Check back for further details...

Folks, Please note the Spring Air Festival has been moved from Saturday May 11th to Saturday May 18th. Same great flying comp and fun, just a week later. We definitely need volunteers for the following: Spot Landing tracking Make the landing spots Help Cyndia w/the Auction items set up More details ...

I will reach out to Katherine to confirm that we can use her portable BBQ. Also, lets make this a Pot Luck! Sylmarians, please feel free to bring side dishes. SHGA will provide hotdogs/burgers/veggie burgers and we would welcome your additions. Bring a story or two about Erwin and we'll toast our fr...

Rome, Thanks for letting us know and including a phone number. I spoke with Wayne's son yesterday. He instructed me to write an email that he would read to Wayne. I have the email on deck to send out but I am too late... This makes me very sad because I really like Wayne. He was always a nice guy; k...