Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

Thanks for the helpful report. We can all learn from every mistake. You give good reminders!

Maybe we could get some "heavy metal" rock movers?

I have never been able to get to the party, and this year may sadly be no exception. So someone please yell YES for me. I think this is a great idea.

Congrats, Joe! This is long overdue!

Thanks for all you do to maintain good relations with the Forest Service, Joe. I am sure that is KEY in their kind responses in this situation.

I'm glad the table is being used. The reasons for it being moved all make good sense. But I never said it was a terrible idea. I raised some reasons why it might not a good location (and those reasons were countered effectively). My main point was simply that it would have been nice to tell Daryl ah...

You make all excellent points, and I don't disagree. I should clarify that I am not actually against the table being up there. My main concern is that, if I had done something that nice for the club and put in that many hours doing so, I would have at least have wanted to be asked before my gift was...

I just wanted to note that my conversation with Daryl (sorry if I spelled it wrong) about the picnic table he built being brought up top to launch. I thanked him, and he gently said it was not his idea. When I pressed him further, he admitted that he did NOT want the table put up there, and that he ...

OOPS. it would help to have the link.
http://youtu.be/qgDdJeT0uBs

OK, it's actually still shots from the Hubble, but you still might enjoy it. Total chill music. Works best on full screen and HD (720 or 1080). Enjoy! After a stressful day, it's just what the doctor ordered!

http://youtu.be/qgDdJeT0uBs

Dr. Jeff
http://purepiano.com

OK, it's actually still shots from the Hubble, but you still might enjoy it. Total chill music. Works best on full screen and HD (720 or 1080). Enjoy! After a stressful day, it's just what the doctor ordered!

Dr. Jeff
http://purepiano.com

Bob, You wrote: "But this was just stupid ... not the posting ... the flying." First, I fully support your post. But I would add that I think the posting may have been even worse than the flying. By risking this stunt, they risked at least two lives (depending on where they could have cras...

I just read this fun factoid off the back cover of the June 2008 issue of Skiing Heritage magazine. Some skier's "invented" a biplane-type hang glider, and it worked! Except, apparently for steering and landing. Check out the jpg below. The text is worth the quick read. http://purepiano.co...

I wish I could be there, but I am unable to. I will be there in spirit, though, and I could actually tell a few stories....like the time he actually wore a suit and tie (albeit a bit too tight) to attend a wedding in Yosemite that I also attended. If I can find a picture, I will post it as proof!

I absolutely LOVE the street sign suggestions! And before someone gets worried that we would have to put up a new one every time we lose a pilot, I think we should limit it to the truly great contributors and oldtimers. And, we could simply add signs for them on the same poll, just pointing in diffe...

Erwin was a terrific man. He was indeed a gentle spirit, and even if you riled him up, it never lasted. He was also a kind man who made us all better people for knowing him. I was privileged to know him since 1994, and I will miss him greatly. How many of us would have had MANY fewer flights were it...

Wayne was a class act, with many talents people didn't even realize, especially in music. I will miss him for sure!

Dr. Jeff

I called, Rome. Got his son Orion. Wayne is sleeping a lot and is typically not up for phone calls. But folks can STILL call and leave a message. It encourages him and his family to know there are people who care as he gets ready.

I had a lot of respect for Fred. A great man, a great pilot, and never an unkind word. I will miss him too.

thanks for the good news!