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News Spring Air May 4, 2024 Planned for May 4. Yes, we're looking way forward to Spring, but save the date! Testa Beeli December 18, 2023 Testa Beeli, the namesake of the Beeli Goat trail, passed away last night, December 17, at age 90. He was a regular hiker to the top of Kagel mountain, and to Nolan Mountain (at the east end of the "bench" below the Volcano) for many decades. His family and SHGA have developed a good friendship over the years, and we would like to express our condolences. LZ BBQs, etc. Nov. 20, 2023 Everyone has been enjoying the post-flying BBQs that Wolf has been doing and everyone wants them to continue. However, the donation jar has been getting emptier every week for awhile now and unless that changes, these happy little affairs are going to end. If you have food after flying, don't be a cheapskate, drop at least 5 bucks into that jar! Farewell party for Josh Laufer and Alicia Josh and Alicia will be leaving LA for Oklahoma City and all members are invited to a farewell party in the pavilion December 16th. from ~2 to 5PM. Pizza and drinks will be provided so be there to wish them well. Launch Cleared Sept 16th, 2023 Thank you, Kevin Powell, for recently weed whacking launch and removing many bushes! Latest News March 24, 2023 Towers Launch Road Closed There has been a large landslide on the Camp 9 road to the Towers launch and the road will be closed until further notice. No Fly before noon May 14-16 June 10th, 2021 The LA County Fire Dept will be conducting a rather large training exercise 3 days next week and are asking for our cooperation. The exercise will take place in the mountains and foothills on the west side of the Pacoima Reservoir and will include significant ground operations, as well as helicopter water drop operations from both LA City and LA County Fire Departments. This exercise is independent the Forest Service recent request to use our club l/z for a community presentation of their “Wildfire Simulation” analysis tools, yet to be scheduled. We are currently being “asked” to limit our hang gliding this coming Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to after 12:00 pm or 1200 hrs. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Joe Greblo also been asked to make a “check-in” telephone call to their operations commander after 11:30 am each day to make certain their operations will indeed cease by noon, and receive their blessing to begin flying from Kagel. During that call, he will also learn whether there will be any hang gliding or paragliding restrictions on the west side of the dam after we receive the go ahead to begin our flight operations. We are also not yet certain of which water sources the helicopters will be using for their water drops. It’s not expected that they will be using the Pacoima Reservoir. More likely will be other sources either east or west of our launch site. At Crestline, there will be a three-day competition over the Memorial Day weekend, May 29-31. Rumor has it that despite being a USHPA sanctioned race-to-goal format, this will be geared as a low-stress event with relatively short local tasks. Registration is limited at 35 pilots, and currently there are several open spaces. See Airtribune for all the details. Big Sur! / Monthly BOD Meeting July 10th, 2019 Monthly board of director's meeting this Saturday at 10 am. All members are welcome to attend. Dates are official! The annual Big Sur camping and hang gliding trip is happening the weekend of September 20th - 22nd. In order to fly pilots must hold a H3 or higher, or H2s with special clearance and supervision from Windsports. The campsite is available starting the 17th for those who wish to go early. This is a family friendly trip, but spots are limited, so sign up quick! We will be camping at Plaskett Creek right across from the landing zone and the ocean. Sign up for a spot at the campsite and if you are going to be bringing a vehicle. There is now a permanently mounted telescope and drinking fountain in the LZ. Please see forum (general) for pictures and more detail Do you shop on Amazon? Support SHGA by shopping at smile.amazon.com! See forum entry under "Club Projects / Volunteer Opportunities for details. Paraglider Crash on Kagel June 19, 2019 A P3 paraglider pilot got his left lines tangled in brush while launching, which caused a left turn into the hill, about 500 feet below the top. The pilot sustained broken ribs, requiring a helicopter rescue from the LA County Fire Department. He was pulled from the hillside within 40 minutes of the 911 call and is recovering at home following an overnight stay at Holy Cross Hospital. There is now a permanently mounted telescope and drinking fountain in the LZ. Please see forum (general) for pictures and more detail Do you shop on Amazon? Support SHGA by shopping at smile.amazon.com! See forum entry under "Club Projects / Volunteer Opportunities for details. Board of Directors Meeting on 10/13/18 October 11th, 2018 BOD meeting in the pavilion this Saturday at 10am. All members are welcome. New Utility Sink February 17, 2018 Many thanks to Richard Shaw who completed the installation of the new sink between the bathrooms and the storage. It looks fantastic! Don't be alarmed that the hot water doesn't work; it is connected but shut off to conserve for hand washing in the bathrooms. It can be turned on for use during events or as needed. Daly Property Trespass Borders February 12, 2018 No trespassing has been requested by the Daly family, who owns a large section of property above and to the east of the Santiago Estates, and borders the bottom of trash mountain. Please do not hike in this area. It appears that our hike to launch is well outside of this property and the "bench loop" return path runs along the western border, which appears to be Lime Kiln Canyon. If you need to enter this property for any reason the owners want to be contacted. See Joe Greblo for that phone number if that need arises. New Utility Sink February 17, 2018 Many thanks to Richard Shaw who completed the installation of the new sink between the bathrooms and the storage. It looks fantastic! Don't be alarmed that the hot water doesn't work; it is connected but shut off to conserve for hand washing in the bathrooms. It can be turned on for use during events or as needed. Daly Property Trespass Borders February 12, 2018 No trespassing has been requested by the Daly family, who owns a large section of property above and to the east of the Santiago Estates, and borders the bottom of trash mountain. Please do not hike in this area. It appears that our hike to launch is well outside of this property and the "bench loop" return path runs along the western border, which appears to be Lime Kiln Canyon. If you need to enter this property for any reason the owners want to be contacted. See Joe Greblo for that phone number if that need arises. New Utility Sink February 17, 2018 Many thanks to Richard Shaw who completed the installation of the new sink between the bathrooms and the storage. It looks fantastic! Don't be alarmed that the hot water doesn't work; it is connected but shut off to conserve for hand washing in the bathrooms. It can be turned on for use during events or as needed. New Utility Sink February 17, 2018 Many thanks to Richard Shaw who completed the installation of the new sink between the bathrooms and the storage. It looks fantastic! Don't be alarmed that the hot water doesn't work; it is connected but shut off to conserve for hand washing in the bathrooms. It can be turned on for use during events or as needed. Daly Property Trespass Borders February 12, 2018 No trespassing has been requested by the Daly family, who owns a large section of property above and to the east of the Santiago Estates, and borders the bottom of trash mountain. Please do not hike in this area. It appears that our hike to launch is well outside of this property and the "bench loop" return path runs along the western border, which appears to be Lime Kiln Canyon. If you need to enter this property for any reason the owners want to be contacted. See Joe Greblo for that phone number if that need arises. Headlines Oct 3rd, 2017 Towers Launch remains closed following the Sand Fire, and the Forest Service will keep it that way until at least April 28, 2018. Headlines Sept 29th, 2016 Thank you to retired pilot Fernando Escobar for constructing our new bathroom foundation. Fernando also poured a 65 feet addition to our parking lot curbing. Fernando's construction company was responsible for the installation of our pavilion patio a few years ago. Our new bathrooms are currently under construction at the manufacturer and will be "dropped" onto the foundation in one day once complete. Estimated completion time at this point is less than one month. LA County Fire Air Ops November 5, 2015 Joe Greblo has been working with the LA County Fire Department, Air Operations Division, to explain our flight habits and what we do to share the airspace with Camp 9. To see how we're portrayed, and for a bunch of great flying photos, see the presentation here. Of course we must now be diligent in living up to our promises. Payments by PayPal April 1, 2015 We can now make payments to the club with Paypal. You can pay club dues, glider storage fees for spaces in the LZ, etc. by using PayPal to send the money to shga.paynow@gmail.com. To ensure that you get credit for the payment, forward your email receipt to Jay at membership@shga.com after you get it and tell him what it's for. Lukens and Wilson Permits February 2007 We have Lukens and Wilson permits! On February 8, Larry Chamblee signed our permit to launch Mount Lukens (access via Forest Road 2N76 only), and Mount Wilson. This is fantastic progress in opening new sites! But some challenges remain: Lukens road 2N76 is under major contruction and will be impassable for about 5 weeks, and Mt. Wilson has no LZs within a reasonable glide (Victory Park is closed to us). Both are now Hang-4 sites, with possible revision later for Lukens. Brave Hang-4 pilots are now welcome to fly Wilson if they find a place to land, and to fly Lukens when the road becomes passable again. Flight reports would be much appreciated. Headlines March 2006 Sindicatura The Mexican government is fighting police corruption with its Sindicatura program. By printing out and placing a copy of the following sticker in your car window, you'll show that you are aware of Sindicatura. If a corrupt policeman sees the sticker, he'll be more likely to leave you alone, for fear of being reported.  (click for full-size printable version).Headlines February 2006 When driving into the LZ at Avenue S, please avoid the gravel drive on the south side of Ave. S, just short of the median. The adjacent homeowner believes that hang glider vehicles are tearing up his road. It would be best to stay well clear of his property, perhaps by staying on Ave. S past the LZ and circling back from the west. Thanks for your courtesy. Events There are many events throughout the year that are sponsored by SHGA or its members. Below is a brief description of them and general timeframes. Specific dates will be announced on the Home Page. March SIBL Ball Drop Sylmar Independent Baseball League (SIBL) is a baseball league for children and teenagers. Their ballpark is right next door to our landing zone. Each year at their opening ceremony, one of our members drops the game ball (attached to a parachute). This is, of course, weather permitting. It's a big event for SIBL, and always fun to watch, as the pilot generally lands in one of the unused baseball diamonds. Typically the ball drop happens in the late morning, around 10 or 11 o'clock. April/May Spring Air Festival The Sylmar Hang Gliding Association celebrates the end of winter and the return of silent soaring above the local mountains. Activities will include a spot landing contest, games for the kids, and a barbecue of course. July Winds of a Hurricane Trip, Utah Qualified pilots are invited to join us for the Winds of a Hurricane Fly-in (pilots should be (min.) high-time H2 with sign-off). We always have a blast! Many pilots have made the trip several times. Most of the pilots are from Sylmar's SHGA and Crestline's CSS. This free trip attracts intermediate and advanced HG/PG pilots and their non-flying companions (yahoos and wusses can stay home). Located 130 miles northeast of Las Vegas, we'll fly Hurricane Ridge and Cedar Mountain. The group usually stays in the Kanarraville campground. Cedar Mountain is a morning site with easy XC flying over wide-open fields. Hurricane Ridge is a 15-mile windy escarpment jutting 400 feet above the desert. With afternoon ridge and thermal lift, you have got to fly over to the Zion River. Sinking out is a no brainer with road along all routes outta there. A 4-wheel drive vehicle isn't needed for either (but is helpful -- and that's what friends are for)! Want someone to share gas? Need a ride? Smart pilots will carpool and share retrieval drivers. Be ready for hot fun in the summertime. July/August Yosemite Trip Barton Davidson has hosted the Yosemite trip for the Club for over a decade. This is an Advanced-rated site (H-4) and if you are coming on the trip to fly, you must sign up on the Yosemite Hang Gliding Association site YHGA. Many years, floating down the river on rafts has been a prime après-flying attraction. Of course the park offers lots of other family activities including hiking and bike riding -- or just relaxing. September SHGA Beach Party For the past few years we have hosted a Beach Party at the Windsports Dockweiler site. Fly a 330 Condor or a Batso off the training hill, snack a little at the barbecue, go for a swim or a bike ride down the beach. Join the pentathalon competition (fly, bike, swim, cheat, rollerblade, run; something like that). It's a great event for your friends and family too. September/October Dahlsten Cup The annual Dahlsten Cup is in honor of Mary and Karl Dahlsten, neighbors and active supporters of the Club. Flying activities will include:
There will also be a chili cook-off and a barbecue, of course! December Holiday Party, Potluck and Club Meeting Encino Community Center 4935 Balboa Blvd. Encino (on the west side of the street, approx. 1/2 block north of Ventura Blvd.) Please join us for an evening of fun and frolic as we light-heartedly roast one of our own accomplished pilots and remind them of ALL their accomplishments. Festivities will include a potluck dinner, entertainment, Club meeting, and the annual Pelican Roast. Volunteers may begin celebrating an hour earlier by helping with setup. |
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