Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

From the Oz Report: Ron Gleason jumps back in and calculates the NTSS points, putting Chris Smith on US National team: (Davis Straub reporting) After seeing my article (http://ozreport.com/10.257#1) about how the USHPA had repeatedly failed to put the most recent NTSS points calculation up on their ...

The more I think about it the more I am convinced the modified container method is the way to go: Biggest bang-for-the-buck and sidesteps the permit problem entirely. All that is needed is land use permit: http://www.ladbs.org/faq/info%20bulletins/building%20code/IB-P-BC%202002-104%20Storage%20Conta...

Put the observation deck on top of the container. Just need flooring and some railing. It's plenty strong enough. Questionable permit requirements. Agreed very cool idea. A 8' x 8' structure can be installed without a permit. Maybe two of them? I already have plans for a Blazona MD 100 (which at 10x...

If I were president, I would like to know what the members thought was important for the club. If I wanted to find out what people were interested in seeing happen next year, does anyone have any ideas on how to get the best feedback from the membership. Clearly, forum posts would not reach everyon...

I am still wondering why a local club needs to devote so much mental energy to marketing hang-gliding.....WTF USHPA? There are enough threats, real and imagined, to our site that all energies should be directed to solving these issues: Launch access (establishing new and maintaining existing) Securi...

So he can't post an avatar, so what? He is running to be President . I look for Vision. A big Idea or Goal. Like "Opening new launches is the priority", or "Securing the property from development (is the priority)". There can be secondary ones as well: "Cleaning up the LZ so...

The SHGA membership has dwindled from about 250 to 150 and we need to take measures to stop the slide. Why? The issue of how many members there should be is pretty important. It drives alot of other decisions. Do we need more members or do we need more money? Raising fees is not such a bad idea, if...

Why specifically is declining SHGA membership a bad thing?

I used hamtestonline.com (subscription).

Worth 50.00 for sure. Made it easy.

My Z-5 leg loops are all the way tightened, and are just right. There is a local guy who makes harnesses, he can probably shorten yours: Phil @ The Harness Factory 818.353.3551 I found that when I first got the Z-5, my launches were very boaty and unstable. Because the upright position is not as ver...

Because Hang-Gliding is such an addiction, maybe "Sponsor" is better than "Mentor".....

Many (including myself) have thought long and hard about this. My feeling is that HG is too far removed from what mere mortals could imagine oneself doing: it is impossible (for the viewer) to readily identify with the participants. HG is just too far-out and strange and unbelievable. The mental lea...

Just wondering: What are the requirements/options for re-grading ourselves? (other than costs) Do we need a LADBS grading permit? (assuming it lies within L.A.) Or do we only need permission from FSC? Can they even give permission? Does the FSC issue their own permits via an internal Architect? It l...

Specs / Available stock: Shinus molle - California Pepper Standard 36" box - 12'-13' tall x 8'-9' wide Multi 36" box - 11'-12' tall x 7'-8' wide Standard 48" box - 17'-18' tall x 8'-9' wide Multi 48" box - 14'-15' tall x 10' wide Dondonaea viscosa Purpurea- Purple Hopseed bush 15...

Plant a row of Dondonaea viscosa Purpurea for privacy. They are cheap and look good. Low maintenance, and CDF approved re: fire. Plant a few of the 24" Shinus molle for shade. Be prepared to wait awhile for the pepper trees. If you want to go bigger with the trees, the big ticket items for inst...

Hopseed Bush - Dondonaea viscosa (green) 15 gal. 43.00 Hopseed Bush - Dondonaea viscosa Purpurea 15 gal. 45.00 15 gal are maybe 5-6 feet high and 3-4 feet wide. Would have to check to be sure. They move and flutter nicely when the wind blows. http://www.nzplantpics.com/pics_hedges/dodonaea_viscosa_p...

I think they are Shinus molle. The biggest one could install without alot of drama and machinery would be 24" boxes. Lots of hand labor though. Available right now are: 24" Standards (one trunk ending in a crown) that are 11-12 feet high and 5 feet wide. 129.00 24" Multis (spreading, ...

Because of my landscape design experience and contacts, I can get almost any tree at wholesale, and free delivery in most cases. If you know what you want I can place the order. Payment will be due upon delivery. I recommend the following instead of oleander: Hopseed Bush - Dondonaea viscosa. Looks ...

Here are some more ideas for "extra credit" : Sub Comp #3 Extra Points 1.) Before launching did you: a) Check conditions, using all available online sources?: 1 point b) Check conditions by asking experienced pilots?: 3 points c) Check conditions by using a windmeter and timing cycles?: 6 ...

Good thing JT is on the case!

The nerve of some people. Looking for a ride up the mountain. To go hang-gliding of all things. Unbelievable. Really an outrage.

Whom do we sue?