Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

<b>Update:</b> We are planning to depart on Friday evening from the LZ, instead of Saturday morning. Camping on Friday night will be at Tuttle Creek. <b>Registration:</b> A $50 deposit is required from all participants by Saturday, August 26 (unless you make other arrangements with me before that da...

This is an interesting suggestion, but I have several concerns with it. Our website is intended primarily as a service to SHGA members. It's not clear to me that banner ads would be a benefit to members. The website already contains an extensive list of hang gliding equipment manufacturers, retailer...

<b>Pilot Roster</b> The current list of participants is: Ken Andrews Gary Wesler Kate Freemantle Jay Devorak Joe Petrosian Markus Schaedler Alex Khan Scott Orland (tentative) Jim Shaw (may travel independently) George Stebbins (very tentative) <b>Planning Meeting</b> There will be a MANDATORY planni...

Two years ago, Hungary Joe and a group of eight pilots (Adam Stone, Richard Brunt, Joe Petrosian, Bruce Kovac, Alex Khan, John Leone, Tom Schaffer, and myself) spent a great Labor Day weekend in the Owens Valley. If there are eight qualified and committed pilots, we can do it again this year! The te...

...Due to the broken dorsal line, my harness zipper jammed. The escape velcro was stuck together too firmly to open conveniently with one hand, and in this intractable air, devoting more attention to the velcro was out of the question. Just above the ground, I turned into the wind of the moment, hop...

Too Much Lift This story starts out slowly, as did the weather on Monday, July 3, at Kanarraville, Utah. After the previous two days of cross-country flying, fewer pilots flew this day due to neglected families, fatigue, and less attractive flying conditions. A couple went to Zion; others relaxed in...

Don, It's great to see that you're reading the financial report, and you've asked some excellent questions. First, the storage box costs weren't in the financial statement on the website because I accidentally dropped the last few lines when formatting and posting it. I'm very sorry, and a corrected...

Here's the accident report. The pilot is not named, but it isn't hard to figure out. Site: Kagel Mountain site, north launch (3537 ft. MSL) / Sylmar, CA Date: Sunday, 1/29/06 Time: Approximately 3:00 pm Injuries: None Pilot: Advanced rated pilot, with AWCL, CL, FSL, RLF, TUR, and X-C special skills,...

Here's the accident report written by Joe Greblo. The names of those involved have been deleted; if the pilots wish to identify themselves, they may do so. --- Accident Report Accident:12/10/05 Avenue S Flying Site / Palmdale, CA Approximately 3:45 pm Injuries: None Prepared by: Joe Greblo, USHGA #1...

Dana Tew reports on July 18... Just keeping you informed. People are still not getting the updates on Geza. Can you please send out the bank of america number,#03060-50571. Geza has been moved to a rehab center on Sepulveda and lassen. He is making improvements daily. I will send more news soon. Aug...

Dana Tew reports, on Tuesday evening June 21, ... Things are looking up. Geza will be moved tonight, Kaiser woodland hills on Desoto. Visitors welcome (please no flu or cold germs) his room is 5112. He is no longer on the ventilator and he is following simple comands. Once again please post the bank...

Dana Tew reports... Sunday, June 12 I love it when I can share good news! Carlotta let me know that Geza opened his eyes and seems to be following movement. They will be putting the halo on his head tonight or tomorrow so that the bones in his neck can heal. The swelling in his face is going down so...