Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

Markus was the kind of guy everyone could get along with. His smile was infectious. So was his zest for life and sense of adventure. Whenever he came out to fly, he was enthusiastic and his happiness beamed. You KNEW this was something he loved to do. I will miss my friend Markus, as will all of you...

500 pilots flying gliders above their pay grade, all competing for the same air space. What could go wrong? See you there!

I'm signed up for Saturday. Bringing Pat!

Sounds like a blast. I'm in!

Sounds like a blast. I'm in!

Looking forward to the clinic this WE!

I'm in!

Malibu pilot pulls off a difficult approach. Pilot was flying an Aeros Combat from around 2001, and the rumor is that it may have been his first time on the glider. The Aeros Combat is notoriously the most difficult to fly topless glider ever made. Joey has two of them, wont fly them anymore. It app...

I'm in! At long last I'm going to figure out how to make my vario do more than go "beep beep beep"!

Thanks OP!

Great job Andy! What a great promotional film for the sport of hang gliding! You are a true pro.

As Safety Director I was able to interview both pilots involved in the mishap. Pilot A was an experienced H-5 with multiple ratings, flying a Sport 2 135. Pilot B, seen flying up the ridge in the video, is a new H-2. flying a Falcon 2 195. Pilot A, who has his camera mounted on his wing and who is t...

As Safety Director I was able to interview both pilots involved in the mishap. Pilot A was an experienced H-5 with multiple ratings, flying a Sport 2 135. Pilot B, seen flying up the ridge in the video, is a new H-2. flying a Falcon 2 195. Pilot A, who has his camera mounted on his wing and who is t...

Looking forward to seeing everybodyin the LZ this Saturday at 8:30 a.m!

So does that mean you're going to be there to help?

We are going to be conducting a grooming party on Saturday, the 28th of June (last Saturday of the month). Our primary purpose is to correct any twists or other irregularities in the existing launch. However, the saddle needs help too, so some of you may want to be on that crew. Bring shovels, picks...

Andy, please post you address. Thanks.

Thank you for posting this, Marshall. We are very glad you are OK. We can all learn something from this incident. See you in the skies soon!

Go get that glider, Mike!

Dude! Selling that awesome Sport 2? Trading up to the U2 then, or perhaps it's the Litesport?

In any case, someone's going to get an awesome glider!

Contest Format: All pilots must have a current USHPA rating card on their person and must either be a SHGA club member in good standing (meaning your dues are paid and up to date), or have paid the SHGA day use fee. Open Class - open to all hang glider pilots that hold a H3 or above. Rigid wing pilo...