Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

I'm driving down from SF for Spring Air. Looking forward to seeing the crew

-Al

Thanks for posting. Sorry to hear that the glider is trashed, but really glad you came out of it without too much harm. Hook in, knucklehead.

Right on, BudRob. I'm driving down from SF to fly and party. Trying to wrangle up some hotties to bring to the festivities...

-Al

Deeply saddened by Erwin's passing. He was a kind and generous man, an honorable comrade and wingman, and I will truly miss him. RIP, brother.

-Alex

Update:
OP and my friend Kirk and I are planing to arrive in Yosemite on Saturday, August 13, and stay through Monday morning.

Joey, will you be holding campsites at BV Creek for Sylmartians? Do I need to do anything in advance?

-Alex

I was already planning a road trip up the coast and around the Bay Area that week, so I may plan to be in Yosemite for a few days if we get a big enough crew. I don't have my H4 rating yet, so it will be a nature party trip for me. . .

-Alex

I received the following info via email from Darrel of the Soboba Soaring Society: We are glad you have chosen Soboba as a flying destination. We will be happy to serve you. We have taken Hang Gliders up to our 650' launch without any problems. The trailer fits one glider and the pilot can set on th...

Update: Based on offline discussions and frightening thermal forecasts, the interest in this trip has dwindled enough to warrant cancellation. As a self-preserving alternative, OP and I are planning a camping/flying trip to Soboba and Lake Elsinore this weekend. As always - the more, the merrier, so...

I am with OP - let's go to battle.

Greg Angsten, Turtle, and I flew from Horseshoe to Independence today- topped out over 13k.

I would love to fly Owens on Father's Day weekend, but I can't get any time off from work this month. Turtle, can me and my glider ride up with you on Friday night to meet the crew?

-Alex

Honey Badger doesn't give a s--- about that pole.

I would definitely consider it, Turtle. The site looks awesome, except for all the damn paragliders. How much does it cost to transport a glider down?

Sony - I sent an email to Marin County Hang Gliding Association to explain that we were visiting the area to fly Fort Funston, and we may be interested in flying Mt Tam. I asked if it would be possible for us to fly Mt. Tam this coming Sunday (considering the short notice), and if so, what actions a...

I asked Steve Rodrigues, a site veteran, for his opinion regarding the soaring forecast for Funston this weekend, and he just got back to me with this: "My take IF you can trust the forecast at this point: Saturday direction looks good, good velocity by mid-day, could be too strong by late afte...

Definitely sharp. I bought this one > http://www.buzzillions.com/reviews/weno ... ip-reviews

It makes me feel like a badass. Everytime I hold it, I inexplicably turn into Samuel L. Jackson. Hollywood Divers sells this model.

OP,
Thanks for posting the question. Steve Rogrigues is aware that our group is coming up to fly, so I am sure that he will be prepared for us with waivers and stickers. I plan to buy my 2011 sticker when I arrive on Saturday.

If you got da' huevos, he got da' waivuhs.

barton wrote: "you will need a DIVE KNIFE, as hook knives are not permitted. in the event of a water landing and the need to cut through your sail to the to the air." According to Barton's post from March 2010, pilots are required to fly with a dive knife at Fort Funston. Based on Barton's...

I invite all Sylmartians to stay at my parent's condo in Walnut Creek on Saturday and Sunday night during Memorial Day weekend. I am playing golf with friends on Friday afternoon, so I won't be joining the group until Saturday morning at Funston. Details: The condo will sleep 4 in the bedrooms, 2 on...

I would consider making the trip if 5 or more people come.

-Alex