Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

For those who couldn't attend... Martin Palmaz and Paul Murdoch reiterated the information already available in mailings and on the Association website. Afterward, they addressed all members' questions about the RRG formation. My impression of both Martin and Paul is that they are dedicated to the R...

For those of you who don't like to click on links and weren't able to make it out when Martin Palmaz and Paul Murdoch visited, here's the article R8PISTOL is referencing: "Jan 18,016, by Ryan Voight Why RRG Will Succeed Where Past Insurance Failed First, the background- extremely abbreviated- h...

For those of you who don't like to click on links and weren't able to make it out when Martin Palmaz and Paul Murdoch visited, here's the article R8PISTOL is referencing: "Jan 18,016, by Ryan Voight Why RRG Will Succeed Where Past Insurance Failed First, the background- extremely abbreviated- h...

For those who have not flown a wet Mylar wing, a word of caution. The Monday after Christmas, we were not expecting rain, with only a 10% chance forecast. Long story short, it drizzled on us, heaviest as we approached for landing. As a fellow pilot put it afterward, expect your glider's stall speed ...

Torrey! Torrey! Torrey! Wasn't there a movie? Didn't the attackers lose in the end? I think they got nuked. Why is Torrey so important to you? Are you that hooked on ridge soaring? Or is that the extent of your skill, no slight intended, maybe thermals just aren't your thing. Was it so difficult to ...

Yes, we will name it, or more to the point, a roll of paper, in honor of BK pushing members to abandon good sense.

P.S. While there, I noticed that you (Ken) have been welcomed as the new Region 3 Director. Let me say that if I could have voted, I'd have voted for you. However, I also endorsed both Dan and Alan, and they've both been corrupted by USHPA's insiders. Time will tell. I haven't been reading BK's pos...

Sorry, Ken, BK only gives the appearance of being rational. He sounds coherent but he is self-deluded. He refuses to help unless he is given omnipotence to create the reality he desires. No one is correct, no one sees the "big picture", except BK. There is a pathology at work when one move...

There is so much that I could say about your contributions to this forum. You've repeated them, ad vomitus and you don't get that it isn't getting you anywhere. I guess you just don't have anything better to do now that you're not flying. The SHGA has taken its stand; your rants are irrelevant. Refo...

Glad to see you're back and in top form Opie. Get free from work and come use your free ride.

So the free rides are now taken, although, I count eleven, including Dan. And Dan, you are welcome to a ride anytime you decide to come out, flying or not. So the list now stands at Rob Burgis, Ron Keinan, Jonathan Dietch, Orian, Price, Steve Murillo, Marshall Robin, Ken Manatt, Mike Moacanin, Micha...

BTW, ride voucher is good for any day of the week, including Thursday Club meetings, but you must reserve in advance.

Again, three spots left. Any takers?

Bob, you've had your say. It's clear that you have reason to suspect the USHPA's intentions. However, your suspicions, a result of the actions taken against you , personally, are a result of every self-destructive thing you've done since I met you. Your response to differences in opinion with how yo...

So I believe I now owe Rob, Ron, Ken Manatt (who doesn't remember his password for posting), Jonathan, Mike Moacanin, and Mario a ride. Oh, and Michael Bastan (I'll wait for you to slip your new daddy duties and come out). That's seven (or $70 I have to account for for my wife myself :roll: ). Three...

Posting for Ron, $200 and Rob, $100.

Eight free rides remaining.

Every pilot interested in USHPA's fundraising to establish the RRG should visit the organization's site and seek out the FAQ page. It answered my questions, particularly, what happens to our money, if we fail to establish the RRG. I wanted to know that it wouldn't just evaporate. It won't; USHPA wil...

Jay is Sheila hunting. His trapping permit is limited to sables/silvers and brindles; bagging a ginger or the elusive red-devil variety would levy a huge penalty. If successful, he may never return or he may bring his trophy home to the states. It depends... mostly on the Sheila. Some resist transpl...

Since no one posted their own... Monday, November 30th was very gusty at launch, 10 to 25mph. Thirteen pilots showed up. Only nine made it off and eight made it safely to the LZ. 1. From the main launch, H4 pilot cleared the wire crew. While taking a step, the right wing raised pulling the glider an...

All good habits, Greg. I follow much the same routine as you except, before approaching launch, I grab the front wires, step forward to tug on the strap and look back at my glider for un-zipped zippers or released tensioners. And one additional habit related to not clipping the carabiner onto the ha...