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by SHGA Communications
Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:14 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: "Slider" Harness Failures
Replies: 2
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"Slider" Harness Failures

Two failures of "slider" harnesses in Los Angeles, different in cause but similar in effect, illustrate an unexpected consequence: the backup straps may leave you hanging too low to control the glider. In July , 2006, Larry Chamblee, flying a Woody Valley harness with a rope "slider,&...
by SHGA Communications
Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:46 am
Forum: Comp Discussion
Topic: New Class 2 HG xcountry record 483 miles
Replies: 0
Views: 2969

New Class 2 HG xcountry record 483 miles

Manfred Ruhmer flies a Swift Light 483 miles from the World Record Encampment in Zapata, Tx. for a new Class 2 hang glider distance record. The Swift is a rigid wing glider with a fairing for the pilot, as permitted in Class 2. Rigid wings without fairings, such as the ATOS, are Class 5 gliders. Mor...
by SHGA Communications
Sat Jul 15, 2006 11:32 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Rob "Beergis" Pool Party Sat. Aug 19
Replies: 0
Views: 2083

Rob "Beergis" Pool Party Sat. Aug 19

Rob B ee rgis 3rd Annual Pool Party Saturday, Aug. 19th after flying (6 p.m.) All Club members and their families invited. 15317 Larkspur St., Sylmar From the LZ, take the 210 freeway North to Roxford . Left on Roxford (west) one street past Glenoaks to Herrick (look for school crossing signs--stre...