Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

Hi Gang:

I'm Steve Ford from Lakewood, CO. H4 and Region 4 Observer. 18 yr pilot, almost all foot launch mountain flying. Local site is Lookout Mtn (Mt Zion) in Golden, CO and I frequent Steamboat, Williams, Wolcott, Villa Grove, Dry Canyon (NM), etc. Ken Grubbs, Jim Yocom, and Mark Windshiemer can vouch for me if you need references - I think many of you know them.

My girlfriend (Melinda) and I will be in Sylmar over November 3-6 (about 8 blocks from the LZ it appears) visiting her folks. I've already contacted Joe Greblo about getting a tandem for my girlfriend and I think we'll be doing that.

'been studying the site rules and LZ images (including approach patterns and airspace issues) - kudos on the information provided on your website! 'have also followed the current LZ discussion and - since I like uphill landings - will most likely be using the wash should I get to fly.

'looking forward to meeting you and perhaps flying with you.

Cheers,

SF

Welcome to Sylmar, Steve.
-Fred-

Steve Ford wrote:Hi Gang:
........Sylmar over November 3-6 (about 8 blocks from the LZ it appears)........

Hi Steve, Welcome to the most social HG club in the universe. I know Mark W. He's been around longer than anyone I know. The LZ is much improved since the pre and post fire cleanups. If you want to see a keel mounted video of launching and landing here: http://www.veoh.com/videos/v15907627ZAsentTB
Note: I came in low due to sink and landed a little short of the landing line.

Hope to see you in November.
Jonathan

Thanks for the welcomes. 'see you next week.

Cheers,

Steve

Steve Ford wrote:Thanks for the welcomes. 'see you next week.......

In your honor, esteemed club member, Chadness just posted this detailed video of doing an 18 mile out and return from Kagel Mountain....

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siLG6d-PBFo[/youtube]

Nice work! Out-n-returns are my favorite kind of flights! The video production is very cool too - 'would enjoy learning how you cut in the sat view and flight track.

Can one experience conditions for similar flights in the late Fall?

SF