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by Brad Hall
Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:57 pm
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Saturday's incident
Replies: 14
Views: 11015

Re: Saturday's incident

Vrezh, so glad to hear you made it through the entire ordeal. I truly hope you are able to fly again. I survived a similar heart attack, though no where near as dramatic as yours. I took a full year to regain my strength enough to be comfortable and competent in the air. You will know when and if yo...
by Brad Hall
Sat May 26, 2018 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barton has had a heart attack
Replies: 5
Views: 2364

Thanks Larry. I understand his need for rest. Next time you talk please let him know he is in our thoughts.
by Brad Hall
Sat May 26, 2018 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barton has had a heart attack
Replies: 5
Views: 2364

Any update on Bartons' condition?
by Brad Hall
Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:47 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Dockweiler insurance
Replies: 16
Views: 8870

Dockweiler

I will post one last time on this thread. First, I haven't seen or spoke with Mark in several years. I was never his spokesman, nor he mine. I have never known Mark to be afraid to speak for himself. He does however have enough intelligence to know what is good for the sport and what isn't. Some peo...
by Brad Hall
Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Dockweiler insurance
Replies: 16
Views: 8870

Dockweiler insurance

Who I believe; "Trying to find someone to blame is not helpful. The county needs to protect itself from liability and their requirements are not unreasonable. It's not their fault and it's not the fault of the rich haas or mark forbes or USHPA. It's no more than an unfortunate fact of life. Peo...
by Brad Hall
Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:27 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Dockweiler insurance
Replies: 16
Views: 8870

Dockweiler insurance

PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 5:46 pm Post subject: Dockweiler insurance extended Reply with quote #1 We've been able to negotiate an extension on the commercial school insurance for Joe Greblo's operation at Dockweiler Beach. That's good news; it means he won't be closing in September after all. I c...
by Brad Hall
Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tandem hang gliding on "The Art of Life" Lifestyle network
Replies: 7
Views: 3150

Tandem

Andy, great job promoting hang gliding. Thanks.
Brad Hall
by Brad Hall
Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elsinore tomorrow
Replies: 9
Views: 3527

Even teathered I can't imagine saying "looks good, I'll go first" in that contraption. Big brass ones for sure.
by Brad Hall
Sat Oct 27, 2012 5:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elsinore tomorrow
Replies: 9
Views: 3527

Elsinore tomorrow

I started flying in 1973 and thought the gliders of the day were a bit primitive, but don't remember seeing this guy anywhere.

1873 ?
by Brad Hall
Tue May 15, 2012 6:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Belt Sander
Replies: 1
Views: 1047

bely sander

If no one has a sander locally I have one you are welcome to. I can provide a handfull of assorted belts also. Just need to get it from my home in Carlsbad and take it to Sylmar. Call if this is your way to go.
(7six0)52Five02one0

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by Brad Hall
Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: HG for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2105

HG for sale

SOLD......................... Hang Glider For Sale Laminar 12 R. Small size KP glider with curved tips and vg. Less than 100 coastal hours. Replaced keel last year because of signs of corrosion. None on other tubes. Crisp sail, sweet handling, fast and a great sink rate. Can test fly at Torrey Pines...
by Brad Hall
Sat Oct 29, 2011 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SHGS GRANT
Replies: 5
Views: 1748

Grant

Rome, You can find all the information about the Foundation grant process by going to their web site. www.ushgf.org Our SoCal board member and reviewer of grant requests is Greg Lawless. You can reach him at glawless@san.rr.com This is a great organization and may be able to assist with at least a p...
by Brad Hall
Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steamer
Replies: 1
Views: 1209

more

Good film Larry. A little further down is another with a brief HG related blip. Something for all us dog lovers.
http://www.flixxy.com/dogs-are-awesome-too.htm

Brad Hall
by Brad Hall
Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: WW U2 160
Replies: 0
Views: 1809

WW U2 160

FOR SALE WW U2 160 Xlnt Cond. 70 Hrs.
Extra crispy sail w/blue chevron
Never whacked sweet flier. $3000

SOLD
by Brad Hall
Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Blue Sky
Replies: 0
Views: 1030

Big Blue Sky

Hey everyone, tomorrow 4/22, Bill Liscomb will be speaking at the Smithsonian and showing his film Big Blue Sky. It will be live on a webcast at 5:00pm west coast time. Here is the link; Webcast: http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/eventDeta ... entID=1683
by Brad Hall
Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recall Results
Replies: 12
Views: 4143

Recall

Don, The results are as follows; The ballots from the Region 3 recall/special election have been received, verified and tabulated by our accounting firm. The results are as follows: Number of ballots received = 441 Number of ballots disallowed = 13 Number of valid ballots = 428 1. Should Robert Kucz...
by Brad Hall
Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recall Results
Replies: 12
Views: 4143

Recall Results

The results of the recall are in. Bob K has been recalled. Bill Helliwell
has been elected.
by Brad Hall
Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunrise Powerlink
Replies: 4
Views: 2409

Sunrise Powerlink

Some San Diego County hg & pg sites are threatened by the proposed power lines running right through the sites. We could use your help. Sent: Fri, March 26, 2010 10:16:32 AM Subject: Urgent action needed for Sunrise Powerlink - please call and email Urgent: Please call and email right away. Fein...
by Brad Hall
Sat Mar 06, 2010 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mentors
Replies: 3
Views: 1448

Mentors

To All USHPA members in Region 3, At the upcoming Board of Directors meeting next week we will be discussing the Mentor program. It is our hope to implement the program nationwide this year. What the Mentors do is help newer pilots with the help and guidance needed to advance safely toward their int...
by Brad Hall
Fri Feb 26, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some Hang Gliding Technique - Narrated
Replies: 7
Views: 2810

HG technique video

Johnathan, Nice job on the video. I do have one comment about the launch sequence. You seem to have a hard time getting into your cocoon harness. The method I have found easiest is to 1. make sure your leg straps are pulled up as tight as possible before you fold the boot up and start your run. The ...