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by Bob Kuczewski
Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USHGRS - US Hang Gliding Rating System
Replies: 1
Views: 1887

The USHGRS ratings list keeps growing!!

Check it out at:

http://www.ushgrs.org/HGpilots/FullList.html
by Bob Kuczewski
Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:07 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Calling USHPA's Bluff
Replies: 222
Views: 118129

Vrezh wrote::roll:

Doug !
What's up, why aren't you flying?
Yes, come out and fly Dockweiler with us. Monday looks good and I'll be picking up my new (to me) Alpha 210. If you've got your permit, you only have to pay for parking (no day use fee). Come and join us. :)
by Bob Kuczewski
Tue Oct 23, 2018 1:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WINGNUTZ for Regional Director
Replies: 12
Views: 4908

Good Luck Larry.

It was 10 years ago this December that I defeated David Jebb for that seat.

I have to say it changed my life ... and I wouldn't have done it any other way. :)

Best wishes.
by Bob Kuczewski
Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Calling USHPA's Bluff
Replies: 222
Views: 118129

Politics in Song

That was hilarious Doug!!! Thanks! Here's a blast from my own past. I think it was the 1972 Presidential election (Nixon v. McGovern), and I had commandeered my Dad's reel to reel tape machine to record music off the radio. I happened to capture a song that went something like this: A candidate went...
by Bob Kuczewski
Sat Sep 22, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USHPA RRG
Replies: 6
Views: 2823

Free Flying without the RRRG

... we can wait and see how Utah plays out. Utah has played out fantastically well Doug!! I was flying at Point of the Mountain for a week-long trip shortly after your post in August. See pictures here: Point of the Mountain, August 2018 http://ushawks.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3031 I was t...
by Bob Kuczewski
Sun Sep 09, 2018 11:04 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Joe Greblo, Here's your Proof ...
Replies: 1
Views: 5573

Joe Greblo, Here's your Proof ...

I really enjoyed the SHGA meeting yesterday, and I particularly enjoyed a long discussion with Joe Greblo about a number of topics. One of the topics that came up was the renewal of the Torrey Hawks. Joe Greblo commented that he thought our renewal was denied due to some kind of membership counting ...
by Bob Kuczewski
Sun Sep 09, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Congratulations Erika!
Replies: 21
Views: 16130

There's no need to argue Jonathan. The facts will make themselves evident in time. For example, just four weeks ago today, the 47th Anniversary Otto Lilienthal Reunion was hosted at Dockweiler by the U.S. Hawks Hang Gliding Association and the Friends of Dockweiler Gliding Society . Erika herself a...
by Bob Kuczewski
Sun Sep 09, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great Meeting Saturday
Replies: 0
Views: 1406

Great Meeting Saturday

Hello Fellow Hang Gliding Enthusiasts, I'm just writing to thank the club for a good meeting and a kind and welcoming reception during my visit (and Joe Faust's visit) yesterday. It was great to see so many old friends again, and even great to see some old enemies again. We should never take anythin...
by Bob Kuczewski
Fri Sep 07, 2018 3:59 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: General Discussion of Forum Banning (continued)
Replies: 6
Views: 7980

This is a privately run message board with some pretty simple rules that you seem to find it difficult to follow. You've quoted the rules, but you haven't quoted any of my actual writings that have violated those rules. You said that "It’s all right there. If you don’t have it, we can provide ...
by Bob Kuczewski
Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:30 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: General Discussion of Forum Banning (continued)
Replies: 6
Views: 7980

It’s all right there. If you don’t have it, we can provide you with another copy. O.K. Please provide it right here and we'll see if it cites any of my actual words that were found to be in violation. Justice requires a number of things including: 1. Objective rules. 2. Citation of specific conduct...
by Bob Kuczewski
Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:23 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: General Discussion of Forum Banning (continued)
Replies: 6
Views: 7980

General Discussion of Forum Banning (continued)

To Moderator: I began a post in "General Discussion of Forum Banning" to reply to Marshal and then didn't make the post. I think that "confused" the forum software and now it won't allow me to post in that topic (it might think I'm in the middle of another post). The following p...
by Bob Kuczewski
Thu Sep 06, 2018 11:57 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: General Discussion of Forum Banning
Replies: 7
Views: 8503

"You agree not to post any abusive, obscene, vulgar, slanderous, hateful, threatening, sexually-oriented or any other material that may violate any applicable laws. Doing so may lead to you being immediately and permanently banned (and your service provider being informed)." Can you cite ...
by Bob Kuczewski
Thu Sep 06, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: General Discussion of Forum Banning
Replies: 7
Views: 8503

"You agree not to post any abusive, obscene, vulgar, slanderous, hateful, threatening, sexually-oriented or any other material that may violate any applicable laws. Doing so may lead to you being immediately and permanently banned (and your service provider being informed)." Can you cite ...
by Bob Kuczewski
Sun Sep 02, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: Club Projects / Volunteer Opportunities
Topic: Introducing the Friends of Sylmar Hang Gliding program
Replies: 10
Views: 9763

Re: Friends/Senior Program details

Come then to find out more about this idea, bring your questions, and tell me how you'd like to pitch in to help me set this up. I think it's a super idea Frederick!! The Friends of Sylmar Hang Gliding program sounds like a very appropriate (and "friendly") name. :D It also reminds me of ...
by Bob Kuczewski
Sun Sep 02, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USHGRS - US Hang Gliding Rating System
Replies: 1
Views: 1887

USHGRS - US Hang Gliding Rating System

Hello Fellow Sylmar Pilots, There's another new hang gliding rating service that's just gone on-line at: ushgrs.org The site was recently launched by Joe Faust, and it's intended to provide hang gliding rating information without the ugly shadow of politics. As many of you may know, USHPA's rating s...
by Bob Kuczewski
Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: General Discussion of Forum Banning
Replies: 7
Views: 8503

I was recently disappointed to find that I had been banned from the Sylmar Forum for 30 days. This was communicated to me by way of Ken Andrews well after the ban had been implemented. I am disappointed for a number of reasons, but most notable was the fact that it was done without citing any actual...
by Bob Kuczewski
Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dockweiler Records: Joe Faust makes 60 flights
Replies: 7
Views: 8101

Today. May 28, 2018 Bob Kuczewski broke the site record at Dockweiler Beach CA by making over 100 flights in a single day and carrying his glider (Falcon 195) a total of 2500+ feet up the soft sandy 25 foot ridge. The previous record of 66 flights was held by Windsports instructor Bob Bendetson. Jo...
by Bob Kuczewski
Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USHPA RRG
Replies: 6
Views: 2823

It was an informative interview: 9,000 regular (presumably long-term) members and 30,000 - 35,000 temporary members every year. If you do the math it explains their fierce protection of the tandem joy ride business. Joe Faust is right that the middle guy misrepresented the future of hang gliding wit...
by Bob Kuczewski
Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:21 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Independence Day - 2018
Replies: 0
Views: 5464

Independence Day - 2018

W e hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just ...
by Bob Kuczewski
Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:26 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Congratulations Erika!
Replies: 21
Views: 16130

When do you think we'll be reading Erika's "communications" about:  - Any past or future Otto Lilienthal Meets sponsored by non-USHPA clubs  - Utah's recent removal of USHPA membership requirements for State parks  - Site records recently broken at Dockweiler by any non-USHPA mem...