Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

OK, yes I was being overly dramatic to rattle the cage and see what the responses would be. The 10 or so random pilots I spoke with about this pretty much felt the way I do, that we need to nip this in the butt now. I have nothing against homeless people. They have my empathy and I occasionally buy ...

This weekend is designed to be an event where friends, family and neighbors are encouraged to attend. While I totally agree that theft and squatters are unacceptable, I caution all of us to not jump to conclusions about individuals. My suggestion is to take is case-by-case. If any individual displa...

Since my intimate encounter with Kagel I noticed that my bio and photo on the member site has been removed. Ya'll probably thought I wasn't coming back.
Who should I talk to?

Not having been around for a while I definitely noticed how the gate has gotten a lot more stubborn, thanks.

I have noticed homeless people hanging out here on the weekends. I have asked many club members about this and all I spoke with agree that this has to be stopped. Club members encouraging them by giving them money etc. needs to be stopped. Now we have stuff missing, that needs to be stopped. I WILL ...

I lost my leatherman and ptt switch Sunday, probably in the grass between my bike and where I was breaking down.

I guess I took it for granted that all members have radio licenses, I should not assume. Being from Europe I kind of compare it to learning the native language of the country you are moving to goes without question, but your concerns make more sense now. I don't know how many pilots in the club have...

Since my youngest brother married a Korean I get to enjoy cultural gems such as this
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God damn Jonathan, you should have started this video with you rolling out of bed and taking your morning dump!

Amateur radio is a controlled substance. That's why it's LICENSED. To imply otherwise is just ignores basic fact. As a club we need to ensure that we behave in a manner that reflects some level of integrity. Starting a conversation that basically says that unlicensed use is OK because it serves the...

I get out there on the weekends, and I have confirmation for a spot on the 15:00 truck Sunday so I'm good this week. I will save your #, thanks.

The only problem is availability to and use of the radio by unlicensed users. There is no way to ensure that the use is licensed if the radio in unmonitored. Some may think that's not a big deal, but "Uncle Sugar" (FCC) thinks so. Mike Could you provide the source of this info please. I l...

I was told there is a new way to book rides up Kagel on the Windsports site, but I cannot find it.

Just sent an email to McKenzie about this and had an idea. Have a radio with external speaker mounted in a box similar to phone (I may be able to get one of these). This box will have a combo lock on it in case you have to respond when there is no one in the "beer garden" where the other r...

I will do some research, call McKenzie and see what I can find.

How about a sign stating applicable FCC rules and in big letters something about authorized personnel only, that way any rogue communicator's action cannot be blamed on the club. This is obviously not foolproof but we need to accept that.

Crestline has a built-in 2-meter radio in their gazebo at Andy Jackson Airpark, with a speaker. In an emergency anyone is permitted to use 2-meter radio with or without a license. Cell phones are often useless up on Kagel. If there is a an emergency that requires medivac or search and rescue this i...

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Given the Russian's history with anything involving flight...

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Jim wrote:Small CamelBack; appears to have been left Friday. Andy Beem identified it as possibly belonging to Warren (L)?

Recover from Greblo's desk.

that's Darryl's