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Volume 17

CONTENTS

Issue No. 11

(USPS 017-970-20)

Features 10 Effects of High Altitude

Columns 13 1988 USHGA Board of Directors Election Resumes.

by Yicki Polcyn An interesting study on the effects of extreme altitudes on hang glider pilots.

Don't forget to vote!

22 Labor Day Towathon

Departments

by Victor 1bce photos by Andrea 1bce

3 Airmail 6 Update 7 Calendar of Events 8 Tow Lines 19 Ratings and Appointments 42 Classified Advertising 47 Stolen Wings 47 Index To Advertisers

Truck towing in Uvalde, Tuxas. Towing tal(es off in Region 11!

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26 Bad Dreams ©191!7 by Dennis Pagen Safety tips inspired by nightmares.

31 Grouse Mountain '87 by Steve Wodt photos by Gerry Charlebois Grouse celebrates its tenth anniversary!

35 Pilot Report Moyes GTR Racer

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anicle and photos by Paul Bums Paul reviews the tweaked-out version of this popular design from Down Under.

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COVER: World Aerobatic Champion John Heiney upside down at the recent Grouse Mt. meet. His Delta Wing "Mystic Special" is modified for aerobatic flight. Photo by John Heiney. CENTERSPREAD: Dale Bugby over Beaver Creek, Colorado in his Wills Wing Skyhawk. Photo by Dale Bugby.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIF.S IN PUBLICATIONS: The material presented here is published as part of an information dissemination service for USHGA members. The USHGA makes no warranties or representations and assumes no liability concerning the validity of any advice, opinion or recommendation expressed in the material. All individuals relying upon the material do so at their own risk.

NOVl!MBl!R 1987

AIRMAIL

Gil Dodgen, F.ditor!A11 Director Janie Dodgen, Production David Pounds, Design Consultant Leroy Grannis, Bettina Gray, John Heiney, Staff Photographers

Erik Fair, Staff Writer Harry Martin, Illustrator

RADIO VIOUTIONS

SITE INFO

Office Staff

There has been concern in some pans of the country about illegal use of two-meter radios by hang glider pilots. lt is now a problem that ajrects us all since the office has received a letter of complaint from the FCC The following is USHGA's position on the matter.

Dear Editor, Are there any publications on flying sites and hang ratings required, throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico? If not could you send a message to our readers to send infonnation about sites that can be flown, and who could be contacted about the use of these areas,

Cindy Brickner, Executive Director Joyce Isles, Ratings Maria Harrington, Member Services

USHGA Officers: Russ I..ocke, President Dick Heckman, Vice President Bob Collins, Secretary Dan Johnson, 'lreasurer

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Russ I..ocke

Dick Heckman Bob Collins Dan Johnson Cindy Brickner REGION I: Jeff Bennett, Ken Godwin. REGION 2: Russ Locke, Jay Busby. REGION 3: Steve Hawxhurst, Walt Dodge. REGION 4: Jim Zeiset, Bob Buxton. REGION 5: Mike King. REGION 6: Steve Michalik, REGION 7: Bruce Case, John Woiwode. REGION 8: Robert Collins. REG!ON 9: William Richards, Jeff Sims. REGION 10: Rick Jacob, Dick Heckman. REGION II: Warren Richardson. REGION 12: Pete Fournia, Paul Rikert. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Dan Johnson, Rob Kells, Dennis Pagen, Vic Powell, Elizabeth Sharp. EXOFFICIO DIRECTOR; Everett Langworthy. HONORARY DIRECTORS: Bill Bennnett, Mark Bennett, Joe Bulger, Eric Fair, Bettina Gray, Doug Hildreth, Gregg Lawless, Mike Meier, Rich Pfeiffer, Bob Thompson. The United States Hang Gliding Association Inc. is a division of the NationaJ Aeronautic Association (NAA) which is the official representative of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAD, of the world governing body for sport aviation. The NAA, which represents the U.S. at FA! meetings, has delegated to the USHGA supervision of FAJ-related. hang gliding activities such as record attempts and competition sanctions. HANG GLIDING magazine is published for hang gliding sport enthusiasts to create further jnterest in the sport, by a means of open communication and to adwnce hang gliding methods and safety. Contributions are welcome. Anyone is invited to contribute articles, photos, and illustrations concerning hang gliding activities. If the material is to be returne<l, a stamped, self-addressed return envelope must be enclosed. Notification must be made of submission to other hang gliding publications. HANG GLIDING magazine reserves the right to edit contributions where necessary. The Association and publication do not assume responsibility for the material or opinions of contributors. HANG GLIDING magazine (USPS 017-C/Xl) is published monthly by the United States Hang Gliding Association, Inc., whose mailing address is: P.O. Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553; telephone (805) 944-5333. Second-class postage is paid at Pearblossom, Calif. The typeset1ing is provided by !st Impression Typesetting Service, Buena Park, Calif. The USHGA is a membercontrolled educacional and scientific organizacion dedicated to exploring all facets of ultralight flight. Membership is open to anyone interested in this realm of flight. Dues for full membership are $39.00 per year ($42.00 for foreign addresses); subscription rates are $29.00 for one year, $53.00 for two years, f/7.00 for three years. Changes of address should be sent six weeks in advance, including name, USHGA membership number. previous and new address, and a mailing label from a recent issue. POSTMASTER: SEND CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO: UNITED STATES HANG GLIDING ASSOCIATION, P.O. BOX 500, PEARBLOSSOM, CA 93553.

NOVEMBER 1987

VOLUME 17, ISSUE No. 11

Dear Editor, The FCC's recent letter outlining complaints of two-meter radio band abuses by hang glider pilots coincides with our realization of the same situation. A Communications Commitb!e was recently fonned to deal with the probl<!ms involved. In the past several years, cross-country flights by hang glider pilots have increased in frequency and distances flown now exceed 200 miles. Good air-to-ground communication has chang.ed from a convenience for the ground-based chase crew to a necessity for the safety of the pilot. Previously, pilots used primarily Citizen Band radios. However, the discovery of two-meter radios, which are lighter, operate longer on batteries and have betU:r resolution, has changed the equipment of preference of many pilots in the last year. In our opinion, most pilots use these radios J,:gally. However, there are some who do not and others who may be legal, but whose ground crews are not. We find this situation unacceptable and are taking immediate action to rectify it. At the national level, we have created a functional committee within our organization charged with the resp,Jnsibility of organizing and disseminating infonnation to our pilot population on the acceptable and preferred methods of air-to-ground communication. Peer pressure within the hang gliding community in very strong and problems like this have been corrected quickly in the past. I expect this situation to be no different. However, in the event that occasional or local problems persist, we have asked the FCC to forward directly to us more specific individual or geographic infonnation, so we can act acco:rdingly. We have no desire to have our ope,rations interfere with someone else's pastime any more than we would want the operations of another sport to curtail or complicate our flying activities. Russ Locke USHGA President

Bob Moore Trenton, NJ Attempts over the years to compile a national site guide have failed for various reasons. lt 's still a great idea though. ln the meantime see our July, 1987 issue for a comprehensive list of schools and clubs, listed by state. Most will be glad to direct you to the local flying sires.-Ed.

RECORD FLIGHTS

Dear Editor, Regarding the Owens Valley Record Flights article in the September issue, I wish to point out that Randy Haney of Canada, not Jim Lee, was the second man to break the 200-mile barrier, Randy flew 202 miles from Golden, B.C. to Trego, Montana on June 2, 1986. The flight was, at the time, the official world record. Steve Wodz Vancouver, BC Haney's flight was originally repo11ed at 202 miles. However, a more accurate measurement later put the flight at 199.5 + miles (great circle), just a few hundred yards sho11 of the 200-mile mark. -Ed.

DIRECTORS NOT REIMBURSED

Dear Editor, While attending hang gliding meets and flyins throughout the summer, I heard some particularly disturbing comments (misinfonned) regarding the USHGA and its Board of Directors. I was surprised at how many pilots seem to think that the USHGA pays all costs to send Regional Directors to board meetings. I

AIRMAIL feel it's time to set the record straight. To whom it may concern: The USHGA pays no part, whatsoever, of the Directors' expenses for travel, lodging or food at board meetings, nor are regional directorships paid positions. The Directors accept these expenses when they are elected. Last year my husband (Mike King - Region 5 Director) and I spent over $2,500 to attend Board of Directors meetings, not to mention hundreds of hours of work trying to promote and help hang gliding in the United States. I think it's time the membership realizes how much the Regional Directors really do for them. Lisa Tate Region V

A SINK HOLE Dear Editor, Hang gliding is a way of life for many and it has been no different for me. When I started hang gliding in 1975 I was 20 years old. My love for flying produced a commercial pilot's license, skydiving and ultralighting accomplishments. I've flown flying sites north to south and coast to coast and built up a combination of 2,200 flying hours. Today I cannot fly. It's not because of physical or financial disability, it's because I got involved in drugs. For the benefit of others in the sport and the belief that you should attempt to learn from other's mistakes, because there is not time enough in life to make them all yourself, I present my story. For the sake of brevity I will not outline all of the encounters that I've seen in hang gliding, skydiving, ultralighting or airplane flying. Those of you who are actively involved with drugs in the sport will know, without my saying, [there are] drug encounters in sport flying. I am in prison for my drug involvement. I have realized many things since coming here that I never even considered before. The most obvious is that prison can happen to anyone involved in drugs. But even more important is that drugs can be cunning, baffling and dangerous to health and freedom. Fellow feathers, drugs and alcohol destroy brain cells, reduce oxygen to the brain and gently lead you down a path of sink without your own realization. It's expensive and it's not natural and it's destructive. It may be fun today but ultimately it is a no-win situation. Today's judicial system is harsher on drugs than you can imagine. I've lost a few years of my life just because I wanted to have fun.

Please take these insights and reevaluate your position on drugs. I was saved from a crash landing; prison was my parachute. I'll be able to soar with the eagles another day in time. At least I'm not fertilizer. I thank the Lord for the second chance. Not everybody will be as lucky. Relish the thought of your freedom to fly the natural high, to recognize the sink and journey out to the lift, to watch a sunset close the day and to be surrounded with those that you love. To live is to learn and this lesson is the biggest one yet. But I'm alive to tell my story and glad for everything that has happened. However, I don't want any of you to experience my flight. The choices that you make today will determine where you will be in the future. Stay in the lift!

ing a claim for an FAI record. The explanation is a bit involved, so bear with me. Randy's formula takes advantage of the fact that there are 60 nautical miles in l degree of latitude (and longitude, at the equator). If you multiply 60 nautical miles by 360 degrees of longitude around the world's equator, you 'II arrive at an earth's circumference of 21,600 nautical miles. This corresponds to a radius of 6,370.76 km. The problem with the earth (were that there were only one!) is that it is not quite a perfect sphere. In fact, it is oblate, which means that it is a bit fatter in the east-west direction than it is in the north-south direction. After billions of years of spinning around, the earth is getting a bit of a middle-aged spread. Because of this imperfection, there are several measures for the earth's radius. There is the equatorial radius: 6,378 km. There is the polar radius: 6,357 km. There is the radius of a sphere having the same volume as the earth: 6,371 km. Randy's formula uses the last value, but the FAI uses the first value or, to be more precise, 6,378.245 km. Check the sporting code. Now what does this all mean in terms of your next world record claim? If you used Randy's "nautical mile" method, you would be claiming about half a kilometer less than you would be entitled to. I compared the results between the FAI method and the nautical mile method for Randy Haney's world record flight in Canada last year, and have summarized them in the table below. Randy Haney was actually awarded the record for a flight of 321.47 km, but the "nautical mile" method would have given him a flight of 321.09 km, a wee bit less. What is the price for the greater accuracy of the FAI method? You have to adjust the nautical mile method only very slightly. Where Randy used a factor of 60.0 in his equation, you must use 60.070480 in order to account for the fact that the FAI's radius for the earth is slightly larger than Randy's. The revised formula looks like this:

Douglas K. Boyle FAA Commercial pilot USHGA Advanced and Instructor (expired) Ultralight Instructor USPA "C" License FAA builder/repairman FAA Ground School Instructor EF-203789 DID 4600 Fulton Mill Rd. Macon, GA 31213

GREAT CIRCLE PRECISION

Dear Editor, This letter is in response to an article in the April, 1987, issue of Hang Gliding entitled "My Search For the Truth, or How to Calculate Great Circle Distances," by Randy Bergum. I submit the following for the benefit of your readers. Randy has provided a service to pilots everywhere by providing a simple formula to calculate the great circle distance of a flight; this will give you a reasonable estimate of the distance of your flight. What it won't do is give you a distance that you can use in mak-

Pilot's Name Randy Haney

Flight Date

Toke-off Site

T.O.

Latitude Longitude

86-06-02 Golden, BC

51.2818

FAI Method: Dist. (km)

Dist. (mi.)

Radius (km)

321.47

199.75

6378.25

116.8978

Landing Site Trego, Montana

LZ 48.7047

Nautical Mile Method: Dist. (km) Dist. (mi.) 321.09

199.52

Latitude Longitude 114.8701

Radius (km) 6370.76

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Remote Photo Outfit with Ricoh XF·30 Camera AIRMAIL: a = 60.07048 arccos (cos(b)cos(c) + sin(b)sin(c)cos(A)), where: a = distance of the flight in nautical miles, b = 90 - latitude of location I (the takeoff), c = 90 - latitude of location 2 (the landing), A = absolute value of (longitude 1 longitude 2), Nautical miles x 6080/5280 = statute miles, and statute miles x 1.60934 = kilometers. Another point to note is that it's best to avoid, if possible, the use of the $20 "arctan" function Randy mentioned; the longer the flight, the worse the error you'll get if you use arctan instead of arccos. Happy calculating! Stewart Midwinter, P.Eng. HGAC Certification & Technical Committee

NATIONAL FLY-IN Dear Editor, Being a mere hang driver, I almost decided to stay home rather than attend this year's National Fly-In at Chartanooga, Tennessee. What a mistake I would have made! It had to have been one of the most memorable times of my life. Just getting into town and not being the only ones with a glider on the car was a nice feeling. But as it went on it got better. We got to see old friends as well as to make countless new ones. We saw our first lady pilots and tandem flights. The hospitality of the Tennessee Tree Toppers was amazing, not to mention how well organized and admirable their club is. For me the high point of the entire trip was to share a tandem flight from Henson's Gap with Larry Tudor. Had it not been for that I still would not have the understanding of the sport that I learned that Friday. I want to thank him for that, and everyone that made the Fly-In happen. It was great! Mary Cathcart Pine Bluff, AR

You 're right. It was great. Stay tuned for a full repoH in the next issue.-Ed.

MYSTERY PILOT Dear Editor, I'm sure that I'm not the only person who has noticed - and who is wondering - who is that mystery hang glider pilot on the cover of the new Pink Floyd album? Would he or she kindly speak up and voice their claim to fame!

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REPLACEMENT PARTS FRUSTRATION Dear Editor, The last week of August was not a good one for me. I borrowed a friend's glider and blew a launch. Damages included one half of the crossbar, both leading edges, a down tube, and some sail work. Needless to say I was bummed not only because of cost but also because of down time. I took the glider to Morningside in New Hampshire. It is a wellrespected flight park and hang glider repair facility here in New England. On September 2nd the order for the tubing was sent to the manufacturer. It is now one month later and no tubing has arrived. Jeff Nicolay, the manager of Morningside, has phoned twice to see what is going on. I called the manufacturer for an explanation. I was told that their ability to receive shipments of tubing is limited and therefore their ability to process requests for new parts is badly hampered. Their hands are tied, and I'm out of the air. Another friend of mine waited two months for parts from the same manufacturer! It is my belief that a major glider manufacturer should have plenty of replacement parts for their gliders. They are putting the same parts on new gliders aren't they? I know that this problem does not affect all of the glider companies because I have a Wills Wing that needed repairs and the parts were available within ten days. I will not mention the glider manufacturer because it is not my intent to bad mouth anyone. They make an excellent glider that is well-respected in the flying community. Knowing what I know about their delays however, I would never buy one of their products.

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BRITISH NATIONAL LEAGUE 1987 Final Results:

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Pilot

1 Michael Carnet .......... Magic 4

2 John Pendry . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Johnny Carr ....... Ace & Magic 4 4 Darren Arkwright ............ Ace 5 Peter Harvey ............ Magic 4 6 Mark Haycraft ........... Magic 4 7 Bruce Goldsmith ......... Magic 4 8 Ian Carrington-Smith ...... Magic 4 9 Donald MacKenzie ........... Ace 10 Justin Needham .......... Magic 3 11 Jes Flynn ............... Magic 4 12 Robin Rhodes ..... Ace & Magic 4 13 Len Hull ................. Magic 14 Robert Whittal ............... Ace 15 Mark Dale .............. Magic 4 16 Graham Slater ............... Ace 17 Dave Rusbridge .......... Magic 4 18 Chris Ashman ............... Ace 19 Tony Hughes ............ Magic 4 20 Paul Squance ............ Magic 4

If you were impressed by the size of the Delta Wing Dream 240 (reviewed in our last issue), take a look at this. Dave Saffold of Santa Barbara, California sends us this picture of a standard he built. It originally had 4Z7 square feet of sail, but was later hollow cut to 350 squares. He ridge soared it and claims that it flew well. Does this make you jealous or what? Tom Thompson has just launched his from the 50-foot concrete launch ramp in his back yard on Sauratown Mountain, North Carolina. He is here enjoying his 100th flight at the site.

APCO SANTANA APCO Aviation of Holon, Israel has released their new high performance hang glider, the Santana. The glider employs a French Connection type CG point without any moving parts. The glider is keel pocketless and features a 70% double surface sail of

Michael Carnet, British Champion. The British team for World Championship in Australia will consist of John Pendry, Michel Carnet, Jes Flynn, Darren Arkwright, Bruce Goldsmith, Len Hull, Tony Hughes and Graham Slater.

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HAWK AIRSPORTS TRAINING IIlLL Hawk Airsports is pleased to announce the opening of a new hang gliding park. A cone-shaped hill has been designed and constructed to offer beginner hang gliding lessons every day. The hill faces all wind directions. Eventually towing will be offered on site along with all other facets of the air sport business. The new park is located on 60 acres in Sevierville, Tennessee on the comer of highway 338 and highway 66. Highway 66 is the main artery into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, from I-40. Contact: Hawk Airsports, P.O. Box 9056, Knoxville, TN 37940-0056. Store: 2325 Sutherland Ave. (615) 523-8531.

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Nove,mber: Instructor Certification Program at Dunlap Flight Park. Registration $30, includes camping on field. Contact: Dave Bowen, P.O. Box 13, Dunlap CA (209) 338-2422, eves.

(914) 626-5555. Call for date and details.

Jan. 8·17, 1988: Chilean XC Hang Gliding Championship in the Central Cordillera near Santiago. Entry $50. Contact: Mauricio Cottin, Holanda 3536-F, Santiago, Chile.

Nov. 13-15: Tandem One and Two Clinic, sponsored by The Hang Gliding Center of San Diego, CA. Participants must provide their own tandem gliders. Class size limited, reservations by Nov. 1. Registration fee $275 with $100 deposit. Contact: John Ryan, 4206-K Sorrento Valley Blvd., San Diego, CA 92121 (619) 450-9008.

Feb. 20-27, 1988: Stanwell Park Lawrence Hargrave Competition. Invitational meet following the world meet. Contact: Kieran Thpsell, 19 Stanwell Ave., Stanwell Park, 2509 NSW Australia tel. 042 94 2645. April 16-24, 1988: 1988 U.S. Hang Gliding Nationals, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Contact: Rick Jacob (615) 238-5568.

Nov. 14-15: Florida Flying Gators 4th Annual Fun Fly-in, 8 miles north of Clearmont, FL. Contact: 5715 Padgett Ck, Orlando, FL or call Skip Merrill (305) 855-8818.

April 16-24, 1988: Women's World Team Qualifier, Chattanooga, TN. Contact: Jan Siskind (617) 753-1568.

Dec. ?: Instructor Certification Clinic, Mountain Wings, Main St., Kerhonkson, NY 12446

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weekend, 1987 saw the first in a series of traveling cross-count1y cornpe:t1t1ons to be held the south central United States. Each contest will consist of truck launch tows along a measured tow road. use the altitude provided by the tow to go as far as downwind. The "Scratch and Go" format is to enable ori:an1zers to hold a legitimate contest in a wide of weather conditions. The first Scratch and Go was held near Tahoka, Texas over Labor weekend, 1987. The first brought con-· ditions but the sun came through in the afternoon to start light thermal activity. Most of the had launched during the first round when 1bdd James took his to cloudbase. Knowing that the would be Todd then put the into high gear and flew out of before conditions could

launch if you happen to get flushed ly. John took advantage of and had his Duck heading downwind after his second tow. Roland (Skeeter) Whitsit was at cloudbase and headed his first cross-country flight when he realized that he didn't enter the The judges could not let him enter he was in the air so Skeeter settled unofficial status. The second day dawned with overcast sky and light wind. Around noon the sun broke through and the lift. All afternoon pilots ed and launched, working the light and hoping that this would be the one into a significant XC. Mark DeArmond and Harold Airington around in the light lift for endless until the eratic drift would put them

the ground. Fighting for position (and of the money), Bond just enough lift to get him out and his Demon to a third finish $30. John Etheridge demonstrated patience witl1 the elusive lift and took second place trophy and $45. The winner and first ever Scratch and Champion is Todd James. Todd was the first place trophy and $60 his efforts. very good things happened to gliding on Labor Day weekend. was that the Scratch and Go format proven to be a vehicle that can ent:ertaining competition to any area and provide a method for local pilots to their skills against their peers. second happening, that will no help hang gliding, was the return Mike Haley to tl1e sky. Mike suffered in a hang gliding accident during flight in the early development of launching. These injuries and his had eliminated flying until his revisit to Lubbock. Mike took a couof tandem flights and then went off attack the lift on his own. next Scratch and Go will be this so as not to conflict with any other activities. If you would like more inforconeerning the Scratch and Go, David Duecker (806) 592-3138. authored the original Scratch and guidelines. If you would like to hold and Go at your local site eonAirtime of Lubbock (806) 745-9633. can supply a list of ATOL opi:rators in your area. II

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conducted at the 1987 Association '.1· in the Owens

the White Mountains, Califomia for a clear blue skies, I took my first breath within the walls of these mountains. The Owens is enclosed by the Sierra Nevada and the White

medicine for a number of years, and this sport my interest, since the effects of altitude are u~'""'-"

ly when one is in the clouds, Information from this study was used for co1111]ara1tive research, to determine how well oxygenates when quickly the and each individual's response. data were collected for oxygen levels, before and atler extended The of the tissues to oxygenate act,:quately seems to be a of describe an ""''":,-1ua,u;; available to the tissues. In studies which have been conducted, decreased oxygen levels have been to diminish cerebral function. This imi1ain~ Jt1ctg,em1~nt; and sensory, motor, and \.,UIUIJ.l\,A f'C>Cnlil·iuP abilities may be compromised. Altitude illness can occur due to hypoxia for of time at extreme 10

altitudes. include: ias1muae, confusion, irritability, vomiting, and In these symptoms may occur with prolonged altitude exposure, Since no 1nno.te,rm formed on to determine what symptoms occur more fre. When I found that almost everyone was aware of The most commonly described &ymptoms were disorientation and "'"""''r"" after extended flights at or above feet The major factor limiting oxygen delivery ascent to altitude is the ability to maintain pressure equilibrium for oxygen transport across the alveolar capillary memYour thoracic cavity con-, brane in the tains the and the heart, which work in unison as the cardio-pulmonary network. Your in the oxygen, and at the end of the conducting in the lungs are tiny air sacs tem1ed alveoli. The wall of an alveolus is the alveolar capillary memor through which oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse. Gas extakes across this meable membrane, and oxygen transfers into the blood, which is then taken to the heart. .From there it is out to the body. Blood moves out through the systems of arteries, arterioles, and finally where it enters the tissues, There it nourishes the cells of the As you climb to altitude there is a decrease in the pressure the perfusion across the alveolar capillaiy membrane is somewhat diminished. Basic gas laws are when underphysiology. At all

is 21% altitudes the concentration in our atmosphere. The pressure the oxygen molecules exert is proportional to the barometric pressure. At sea level the atmospheric pressure (barometric) is 750 milli"" meters (mmhg), and the oxygen pressure is 150mmhg. In the body the oxygen tension* is llOmmhg. To into the tissues, the pressure of oxygen in the atmosphere should be greater than the tension of molecules in arterial blood. At an altitude of 16,000 feet the barometric pressure is only oxy,, 414mmhg, and the pressure gen is 77mmhg. This decreases the move,, ment of oxygen molecules from a higher to a lower concentration. This study on pilot~ will us a baseline saturation levels after - ......,,...,, pressures associated with normal respiration, An oxygen saturation monitor was used to collect the data which were needed for of oxygenation, before and after extended flights. This machine measures the, saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen, and therefore the oxygen levels within the tissues of the A hemoglobin saturation level of 93 % or above usually indicates oxygen present in arterial blood. saturations and hea1t rates were taken on each before and after flights of at least two hours. From the infonnation obtained, I would that the vast tested are mildly to majority of moderately in unless 100% oxygen is used as a supplement. in&ABOVE: Tom at :IS,000 feet over White Mt. Peak in the Owens California. Photo the

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Definitions: Right and Left Mainstem Bronchus - Main conducting airways into the right and left lungs. Terminal Bronchioles- Small branching of airways conducting air into all areas of lungs to alveolar capillary membrane. Alveolar Capillary Membrane - The anatomical place where gas exchange transfers from the lungs into the blood (oxygen and carbon dioxide).

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ma! levels when stressed aerobically. 2) Those using supplemental oxygen. 3) Those able to relax in flight. This sport is fascinating and awesome, and we cannot forget that skills and experience play a great part in the success of any passion. Each individual needs to make the decision as to whether or not to use supplemental oxygen. It is a personal choice, as is being part of the sport. I would like to thank those people who helped to make this study possible: Tom Kreyche, Mark Axen and all the wonderful pilots who gave me the data I needed. In the future I hope to continue research on this subject.• *Tension is the amount of pressure a given gas can exert when dissolved in a solution.

REFERENCES

1. Hypoxia-Man at Altitude Author-John R. Sutton, M.D. Nonnan L. Jones, M.D. Charles Houston, M.D. Publishers-Alan Liss, Inc., 1983 Chapter 2

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2. Prehospital Emergency Care and Crisis Intervention Author-Brent Q. Hafen Keith J. Karren Publishers-Morton, 1981

3. Seminars in Respiratory Medicine vidual has a different way of compensating physiologically, which was the really interesting aspect of this study. Some people who were not low on saturation after flying had extremely high heart rates. The highest value was a 99% saturation with a heart rate of 175 bpm (bpm refers to the beats per minute of the heart). This value indicates that this person's cardiovascular system compensates for the hypoxic condition by increasing stroke volume and therefore cardiac output (the amount of blood pumped out of the heart). In comparing the data it was observed that some subjects did not increase heart rate to maintain acceptable saturation levels. These facts indicate the probability of aerobic fitness as an important component of the maintenance of homeostasis. One person in particular was incredibly well oxygenated at a heart rate of 48 bpm, and his saturation was 95 %. Larry Tudor is a world class hang glider pilot; the data obtained suggest that NOVEMBER 1987

he is extremely relaxed in flight. His resting heart rate before flight was 61-67 bpm. This information also brings another question to mind: Is it possible that a relaxed person consumes less oxygen? In studies performed on hypothermia victims it has been found that they live for extended periods of time consuming minute amounts of oxygen, due to severely diminished metabolic activity.2 Anxiety will cause an increase in metabolic rate, which of course causes increased oxygen consumption. Therefore, it seems that relaxation may be an important factor in oxygenation while in flight. Saturation levels ranging from 95-98% represent very little change in actual arterial oxygen levels, under most circumstances. Mild hypoxia was observed in 80% of all the people tested, with the lowest saturation level being 92 %. The pilots who fared well through this competition were: 1) Those persons who have a cardiopulmonary system which functions at opti-

Man at Altitude Author-John R. Sutton Volume #5, Number 2, October, 1983 Publishers-Thieme Stratton, Inc., NY

4. Seminars in Respiratory Medicine Hypoxia and Acid Base Interactions Author-John R. Sutton Norman L. Jones Volume #3, Number 4, October, 1981 Publishers-Thieme Stratton, Inc., NY

5. Hypoxia, Exercise, and Altitude Author-John R. Sutton Charles Houston Norman L. Jones Publishers-Alan R. Liss Inc., NY, 1983

6. Respiratory Care Author-George G. Burton, M.D. John E. Hodgkin, M.D. Publishers-J.B. Lippincott, 1984 11

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tionship I have had continual contact with the hang gliding public and demonstrated the ability to solve prc,blcims objectively and fairly. I have taken the initiative to establish programs which assist in pilot kmJwledite and safety both in matters of flying and that of equipment. I feel strongly about in all aspects of the sport and will work towards this end if elected as Tvvo Director for the 1988··1989 term.

REGION II

I have a part of the USHGA Board these past few years. While I am of the recent acc:011~plishmcmts of the Board, there are still many issues left to resolve: in pa1rticufa1r, a simplified finaneial rei:1orti11g 0111cKa:ge, a fully-automated offiee (where computers do more work than they cause!), a competition system understood by all that showcases our sport and other assorted issues. I would like to continue ,,,,,,,.1r;,,,,,. on these projects with defined. Your others 1hat aren't as support (before and after you vote) is necessary.

I have been a pilot for five years, earned an advanced and acted as an Observer for your I have directed the for three years, The at draws many pilots and I'm introduced to a cross section of viewpoints from pilots I would like to on the co:mpeti1:ion scene

NOVEMl!ER 1987

to make contests more interesting for local pilots, and would like to encourage feminine participation in competition I feel I have the to serve the well and would like the opportunity to further my involvement in the development and direction of the sport.

USHGA member #467, since tion, Qualifications: hang for fifteen years with 2,000 plus hours. Master rating issued 1980. Active and competent recreational and competition pilot. attendee of USHGA Board meetings and member of several subcommittees. FAA Instructor for instrument, and multi-engine land ain,1a11es. Commercial pilot sea and helliccmu:r. Private pilot gliders. The upshot of all this is that I'm the guy for the job. I've got the time, ability, and energy to attend all me,etir1gs, understand how to get things done there and have a strong desire to make Two the best region in the country for the pilots who live here.

REGION Ill involvement in the sport of hang spans seven and a half years and relaticJns:h11,s and contacts with hang manufacturers. Through this rela-

I am sure I need no introduction to the members of 3, as I have been I3

3 almost continuDirector for more as an years than I care to remember. UntorHr,nn,r~,v Directors do not have meetu1gs, so I attended to represent the interests of I could not cast vote to support your pm,mcms. I would like to hold a on the Board at this time, ,.,~~"""""''Y view of urgent issues We appear to in a percentage of USHGA Southem California. We are have gone from seventy entrantq meets to as few as seventeen pa1t1c11pa111ts. We have lost all our coastal sites and many inland sites as well. We are aware of sites that have been lost to c1e,1e1c,p111e11,t, concern in Southern as well as the schools. I would like to try to use the '"'°,"'"'"'" Director's this situa·· tion. I to all the

in concerns are mutual and I ask for yom support for and my fellow can·· didate, Lawless, who I am sure will his full and total support on these urgent matters. Thank you.

I first became involved in gliding over l3 years ago. I was initially attracted to the sport while am,uumi4 at San State where I earned a B.S. in accoun1 now work full time for San Gas and Electric as a Marketing Planner and part time in my own income tax businesses and business. Since my first lesson at the sand dunes my enthusiasm for in the sport of has remained very high. J went from a instructor in l<J77 to a patt owner in the

Center in San have also been active in the San Association as club treasurer for the past three years. Over the last few years my involvement in the sport has to include the USHGA. The majority of my efforts have been directed towards the installation and of the Association's new computer system for which I received the Service award. I have also attended three out of the last four board meetings and was appointed to the position of Honorary director in October, 1986. My interest in running for regional director stems from my desire to work on both a local and national level to ensure that the sport continues to grow in a and professional manner. I see this accomplished primarily through actions taken by the board of directors on issues which involve the the Committee, public and landowners and our pilot proficiency program. As a member of the board of directors I will make every attempt possible to ensure that the members of region three are abreast of what is happening at the national level. This will be accomplished through a newsletter which I intend to distribute to the clubs and shops located in the At a minimum I see a newsletter out immediately following each board of directors meeting and on a quarterly basis if there is a sufficient level of activity. Hopefully this newsletter will open a two-way communication

channel that will encourage members to provide me with their ideas, views, and gripes which I can use to possibly improve the Association. One last point that I'd like to make. learned a little about Now that myself and whoever else may be running for the same position, take the extra step and talk to someone who knows one or more of the candidates. Then based on all the information you have about the candidates, make your decision and vote for the person you feel can do the best job for the future of the sport. If you can't find anyone who knows the c,m· didates, then at least make your decision based on the material you have here in the magazine and vote. I'd love to find out that region three had more tha Z7 % or 28 % of its members vote even if I'm not one of the people selected to work with the board.

REGION IV

esr,ecia111v Colorado pilots have the use of radio communication to enhance the and convenience of XC have been past. Pilots in other moving into the 80s by flying with their ties and, yes, even radios. glider As use has increased there has developed a need for standardization. With this in mind I made a request at

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that Russ the Boston BOD Locke establish a radio communication committee and have volunteered to chair it. That has been done, and we are into the of using AM, business, aviation or CB des tbr an official munications system. As one of the more kmlwledi~eable board members on radio systems my reelection to the BOD is essential for of this

Grievance Review Committee. Mike is for finding USHGA's also only current corporate sponsor.

REGION VI

REGION V

and Australia. as in Canada, two summers I worked as an instrucat Kitty Hawk Kites East and West. I am an active crc1ss-,crn1mtrv and competition pilot in Pennsylvania, and own the 9 distance record of 106 miles. the past few years Region 9 endured a number of utterly inactive fly, have pilots who contact with the of the and are largely ignorant of , '''"'''"'·'"'v"' issues. This has led to an feeling that USHGA ae,:is11on-maK1111!! is dominated hy an "they" who Eastern ""'·on,,,,tlu,•o in formulating USHGA It is not my intention to promise a parof issues upon which I I would like to offer

REGION IX William Richards

Incumbent

that ails the organization. I do, promise to actively travel within Region to solicit input, and within the USHGA to regional con-· and ,..,.,,.,.,.,.,,,."° Please vote; if not for me then for srnne,one else, but dammit vote.

Mike

has been Director of which time he has ol]:anize<I ICP's throughout the to extensive to various hang sites in the Northwest, Mike also owns and operates Treasure Valley in and tries to his job as Assistant for Idaho, from his brain. He is an Advanced rated pilot, Observer and certified Instructor. Mike is dedicated to the foot-launched ideals of the USHGA and to building Five's as something more than the As a Board member he serves as Chairman of the Committee and the and

5 for six years,

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REGION X

To let me introduce myself. I am a Master--rated pilot of nine years during which and 500 hours time I have flown throughout the U.S. as

Having developed a strong tendem..y for over the years, serving as Re!!10111aJ Director has fit nicely into my Not only has it been a privilege pay my way to different parts of the to attend BOD meetings, but to so and then serve as chairman of stomach-churning Competition Cc1m1nittee meienngs is like a dream true. Then, much to my delight, I to return home and answer questions

need and want from hang gliding. Besides gliding for the last com-

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In order for me to continue to serve you (and have all this fun) I'm willing to make some the 10. First, if reelected, I will work to eliminate all at Grandfather Mountain. ' tall will be con-

as a snow and scuba instmctor I found a home in hang gliding, both as business and recreation. Like all pilots I love to fly hang I am dedicated to the development and of our sport. If elected, I to make all the me:en:ngs and vote according to the interests of 10 But more mn,nrt~ni'h, I will personally you informed via a Lookout Mt. Newsletter of what's in JO and USHGA that may affect you. At Lookout Mt. Park you'll always have a number where I can be easily you will vote for reached. I exrieric,m~e and commitment when ""'·"'mi,, who will represent you. Thanks.

Florida to connect Panama And but not least, the wind will only blow from the nmthwest in the area. realize these are some major probut my past record will indicate my to get done. In order for me to continue to serve the 10, I need of your vote.

know me as the Most of you owner and manager of Lookout Mt. If I Park near haven't I I'll get to meet you next time you fly Lookout. Hundreds of fly here each year, so I get lots of valuable from you guys. Our success comes from to what

down the concrete slope in my back yard and soar silently past my house towards the eliffs Even though this event has taken place well over one hundred times tl1is season, I still anticipate the vario and the smooth

16 1/2 years, I have a USHGA life membership and advanced I in the 70's. Early in this was able to obtain the Graudfather Mountain order of the Raven Award. Soon after, I became the first person to soar Sauratown Mountain. on top of the MSL ridge, my launch caters to smooth takeoffs even in strong winds. I am helping to ·-',""''"'"w this site and local pilots to preserve and promote the sport in this area. Our main goal is to have fun and fly safe. The new LZ and plans for a new ramp at the public launch will support the new club's 10 has some efforts here. sites. Let's all pitch in and support the clubs and businesses. Vote this election. We can be real at real good sites having a really great time. So the next time I take off here at the Gator Rock Launch, I'll know my efforts were not in vain.

REGION XI

I consent to be nominated and will serve if elected. Resume as follows: As the evening sun sinks slowly in the west, the southeast launch at Sauratown Mountain is cooled gray the shadows. The rocks release the wam1th collected and the famous wonder vJl.l,"'"';;u upward. I launch my

"Motivation" now there is the word! When was the last time you told your HANG GLIDING

director your on USHGA Por that matter, when was the last time even seen them? To be an effective director, you must get out and see first hand what the need. Yes, that does mean a little U avc-111110 and the extra "'""""'ua, Director is a 'hands 011' job. That means ""''"u""1" all the national and sure that your voice is heard. Your direct.or needs to put your interest first. Without this vital direct contact a closed view of the real situation may occur, what call "the oue mau What the members of is a fresh sta11. I want to make that uew start necessary time and skills as !{e2ional Director to that task. involvement with in 1975 when you had to be a fabricator, and test rolled into one. I'm those arc gone. Since that time I have served two terms as President of the Houston Association, as well as four terms on the Board of Directors. I am USHGA observer and a licensed for land aircraft which will be useful when with matters and that concern the J:<J\A. fresh start with more motivation and urnui;:11,<0ss to do th<! best are the I can offer to you. Remember, your vote counts!

of Texas At Arlington.

I started

water ski kites. were really hang and I have been flying ever since. I earned my 4 in 1975 and have been an Observer and

In 1973 I found out that

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Examiner during the whole life of the USHGA program. I had an In· structor's under the original hang program and became a certified instructor nndcr Dennis in 1.977. I have conducted two instructor certification seminars and instrncted in others. I have in a number of meets including the Gardens Delta World meet, both as a and judge, and numerous others, both foot launch and tow. I served as a director for U for 8 years and pres.ident of the USHGA 1br three yearn. I have instructed hang gliding students since 1973 and have taught several hundred how to fly. I believe that my background as a director and as past of the USHGA equips me to be a director now. I have great deal of 11.11uw·ie1u>e about the functioning of the USHGA and believe that [ know how to get done for this and the association as whole. [ do not believe that the USHGA I should get iuvolved in believe that a sport should prohibit the use of but not be involved in social reform. I believe that peer pressure is the best way to and alcohol abusers from "'"'""1"w•~ our sport. As a director, I will seek that the USHGA have events and activities aimed at the sport in such as our own, which have been by the mainstream of

In of 1974 I saw it, bought it and kit. It was the built it from an machine that would my life forever and it was beautiful. I jumped it off of I could find, which wasn't much on the high plains of West Texas. I somehow to convince my wife, 'Joni, that we should move closer to the hills in Eastern Oklahoma. After some tough times in the business and the '77 Heavener No Wind Nationals, I took the job of »uu"'"'" of Heavener and settled in to increase my airtime. The view from my second story office window included the windsock at the southwest launch. by the dollars, we moved home to Texas in 1982 and working with a Lubbock entrepreneur building his inventions. Airtime came only at the end of long drives to the mountains. In Mike and I to work on alternate launching devices and which naturally led to my current involvement in the of Truck I am dent of Aiitime of Lubbock, Inc. and candidate for 11 Director. I would like to make contributions to the board under the topic of is the method of launching that will double the number of pilots in the next fow years. This growth must be to continue our

committee CSJJeCialJly C4)UCerr1ing tandem instruction. Truck launching is for the increase of tandem in all parts of the country. Tandem flights not only allow a pilot to share his enjoyment but also increase his liability and responsibility. Failure to cope with these could cause a mid-air with the FAA. We can't let that No. If 'Tr,•,ininc,

Some have made a on the national hang gliding scene. The next director will tap this individual talent and bring 11 back to a leadership role in the USHGA.

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in the role of policy vote 'no' to enforced by the~ USHGA. 11 needs more local crnnn,eu-tions. The fover is to rise now that we can all get airtime, '"'"' "'"'" am,wl1er,e. There should be at least six contests each season (Dallas, San Antonio, West Texas, They should be located in six different locations so that every pilot has the opportunity to parwithout a long drive. The local contests should be a warm-up for the re~:1mmls and scheduled before the soar-season sta11s. 11 should also have a regional to be held in a central location, just before the national Interested and from each club should use this opportunity to communicate the wishes of the constituency to the Director. 11 should also have an official report publish<:d by the director. These report.s should be and should cover all the official activities of the director as well as information. The members should pay for the copystamps and labels, the future of the report. The next Director of face new ehallen.ges mc:ml,er·slrip and in "~--~.,-~ old He will show the members what the director's job involves and how valuable the job is to their

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12 has two directors, Paul Rikert and agreement with Paul, I have been serving the member-in Western New York with 13000 and greater. This does not mean I am insensitive to the needs of downstate and New For example, SNYHGPA familiar with Mt. Ut~")'"uuu, are aware of my support of the reg;im1als and at that site. discussions wifh all pilots have been essential to my vote at four of fhe that I past five USHGA board attended. priorities are to membership This has two parts: first is to increase the quantity of pilot~ evolution of quality schools and instmction is esseninstruction. tial to retain the student pilots. The second part is to improve quality of the gliding which, in turn, involves fun events, convenient sites, etc. USHGA par-•1"""'~"' those witl1 lesson programs, have been etlective in moving toward these In fhe past I been close to the RAF, FSFHGC and FLAP. want to work more with the Condors and ofher clubs near and No1thern New York. Please vote for me. I can be reached at (716) 377-0535.

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Toledo, OH Gaithersburg, MD Arlington, VA Lexington, MD Springfield, PA Arlington, VA Chilocothe, OH Salem, VA Feasterville, PA Randallstown, MD Fortsmouth, VA Ashland, VA P-asadena, MD Lakewood, OH Bethesda, MD

Achim Hageman John Middleston Steve Wendt Rob Bachman Chris Thompson Chris Thompson Mike Del Signore Chris Thompson Wtlliam Maurer Rob Bachman Roger Coxon Roger Coxon George Reeves Mike Del Signore Rob Bachman

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Rob Bachman Buzz Chalmers Buzz Chalmers Rob Bachman Buzz Chalmers Buzz Chalniers Buzz Chalmers Roger Coxon Bruce Hawk John Harris Matt Taber George Reeves Steve Wendt Buzz Chalmers Buzz Chalmers Buzz Chalmers Roger Coxon Roger Coxon Roger Coxon

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James Reynolds James Reynolds Achim Hageman Jim Woodward

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Steve Ford Craig Jensen John Jordan Ryan Miller Richard Millington Dan Morgan Jerry Missel Kristena McCluskey Steve Parker Rodney Robertson James Sherman Tunothy Sixberry Rose A. Snell Tyson

Campbell, CA Cupertino, CA Berkeley, CA Fremont, CA San Jose, CA San Jose, CA Santa Clara, CA Mt. View, CA San Jose, CA Lompoc, CA Los Altos, CA Sunnyvale, CA Nevada City, CA Monterey, CA

Jim Woodward Rob Engorn Charlie Whitehill Rob Engorn Jim Woodward Dan Murphy Jim Woodward Jim Woodward Fred Hutchinson Achim Hageman Jim Woodward P-at Denevan Gary Elhart Mark Kline

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Danica Apostolovic Randy Burton Robert Cobb Melvin Garbor ill Danny Johnson Mark Orzech Tea Rebman Jaynene Redmond

Huntington Beach, CA San Jose, CA San Bernardino, CA Bloomington, CA Moreno Valley, CA Isla Vista, CA Long Beach, CA San Bernardino, CA

Debbie Renshaw Jim Woodward Debbie Renshaw Debbie Renshaw Debbie Renshaw Ken DeRussy Erik Fair Debbie Renshaw

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Lad Nemecek James Velarde

Wheat Ridge, CO Colorado Springs, CO

Ron Wtlkinson Ron Wilkinson

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Chris Bagby Kenny Boone Brent Campbell Ken Burton John Egle Russ T. Fox Donald Indrizzo Rick Jackson Steve Johnson Bill Justice Fred Keith, Sr. Michael Longo Clifford Mehaffey Keith Sherman Alan Toole Stan Towne J. Todd Wtllis John Wtllis Sam Willis

Robert Nelson

Jackson, NY

Roger Lackwood

Presley Newton

Muleshoe, TX

Jerry Forburger

Robert Caffee Randy Hoffman Kevin Weaver

Elkhart, KS Gardner, KS Gardner, KS

Ron Kenney Bob Black Bob Black

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Terry Holland Chris Holland J.T. Kramer Robert Lacatena Eric Langford Chris Price Robert MaGrady Michael Malone Kevin Mantooth Gretchen Murawski

Hanunond, IN Anna Maria, FL De Cator, IL Chicago, IL La Porte, IN Searcy, AR Oak Park, IL W. Lafayette, IN W. Lafayette, IN W. Lafayette, IN

Rob Kreske Chris Thompson Rob Kreske Brad Kushner Rob Kreske Dave Dunning Rob Kreske Rob Kreske Rob Kreske Rob Kreske

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Bmce Bulin Christopher Rita Collins Stephen Corbett Aquistin Darners Steven Gierer Peter Heyman Yong Ho Holt Dena Knaver Dayl Larsen Maybette Larsen Karen Marksteiner Deborah Pratico

Holcomb, NY Morristown, NJ APO, NY Farmington, NY APO, NY New Hartford, NY NY, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO,NY

Steve Wendt Steve Wendt Gary Elhart David Hoke Gary Elhart Dan Guido Jeff Nicolay Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart

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Deborah Edgewort Mike Mickey Kathy Homnick John Masiello David Mootz Karen Mootz

W. Upton, MA Bradford, VT Warren, CT Brockton, MA Canton, CT Canton, CT

T.C. Searle Rob Bachman Alegra Davidson Chris Thompson Alegra Davidson Alegra Davidson

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Christian Juenteen Deb Nordheimer Don Nordheimer

Berlin, W. Germany Alberta, Canada Alberta, Canada

Achim Hageman Neil Kjar Neil Kjar

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RATINGS AND APPOINTMENTS. NOVICE RATINGS NAME

CITY, STATE

INSTRUCTOR

REGION

Michael Wonser

Keiso, WA

James Reynolds

Tracy Baker Don Beard Mark Dunlop Vic Gibson Michael Heinsohn Grant Hoag Daniel Loughran Christian Monnet Walter Pallack Richard Palmon Jim Schinnerer Frederick Wagner

Los Gatos, CA Rancho Cordova, CA San Francisco, CA Orangevale, CA Scotts Valley, CA Oakland, CA Petaluma, CA Los Altos, CA San Rafael, CA Fremont, CA Santa Clara, CA Sacramento, CA

Dan Murphy Stephen Perry Jeff Mott Gary Logan Pat Denevan Charlie Whitehill Chris Crescioli Charlie Whitehill Jeff Mott Rob Engorn Rob Engorn Jeff Greenbaum

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Kimball Dodds Bruce Hutchinson Oswaldo Ribas Martin Wageman De-Hwei Woo

Imperial Beach, CA Solano Beach, CA La Jolla, CA Santee, CA San Diego, CA

William Henry John Ryan John Ryan John Ryan John Ryan

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Martin Bolas Yasmine De Pagter Craig Pirazzi Paul Smith Tun Topf J. Kevin Whitaker

Albuquerque, NM Aspen, CO Telluride, CO Colorado Springs, CO Boulder, CO Wheatridge, CO

Chuck Woods Claudia Holbrook Claudia Holbrook Ron Wilkinson Mark Osborne George Greer

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Joe Barry

Gladstone, MO

Gary Lagrone

Bill Barnes Ray Cline Joseph Hoffbeck William Stevenson, Il

Zion, IL Littlerock, AR Tipton, IN W. Lafayette, IN

Martin Bunner Lawrence Haney Buzz Chalmers Buzz Chalmers

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Scott Billings James Neumayer

Glastonbury, CT Weymouth, MA

Paul Voight Bob Bicknell

William Adamson Glenn Beyer Eileen Holub-Beyer David Le Mauk Richard Meleady Mark Paulson Craig Rogers Robert Simonds Timothy Thoman

Ft. Belvoir, VA Trevose, PA Trevose, PA Washington, DC Morgantown, WV Glenshaw, PA Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg, VA Cheltenham, MD

Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart James Rowan Pat Brooks Richard Cobb Richard Cobb Chris Thompson

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Chris Bagby David Erickson Matt Hall Thomas Mayo Greg Perry Bubba Rhodes, Il

Atlanta, GA Orlando, FL Electric, AL Miami, FL Dunwoody, GA Highland Home, AL

George Reeves David Curry Matt Tuber Matt Tuber Buzz Chalmers Matt Tuber

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Cortney Anderson Bernie Blake Kenneth Downey David Eisenmann, Il Donald Fair Georgiana Fair Charles Halt Michael Kinzler Brian Knaver Anthony Krough David Le Mauk Richard Maastricht John Marksteiner Robert Martone Lonnie Mc Allister Michael Mitchell Michael Phillips Robert Practico Christopher Rauls Daryl Reinsch Brent Spencer Tracy Terrell Bradley Trusty

Pirmasens, NY APO, NY APO,NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY Washington, DC APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY Fly Creek, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY APO, NY

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Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Dan Guido Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart Gary Elhart

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INTERMEDIATE RATINGS NAME

CITY, STATE

OBSERVER

REGION

Paul Gallagher

Bellevue, WA

Mike Daily

Ramsey Bishop Gregory Jepsen James Swift

Hayward, CA Reno, NV Menlo Park, CA

Ken Miller Ray Leonard Ken Miller

Mark Fleming Makoto Takatsu

San Diego, CA San Pedro, CA

William Henry Luigi Chiarani

John Fowler Steven Phillips Bob Schick Ken Sencenraugh

Tucson, AZ Florissant, CO Salt Lake City, UT Colorado Springs, CO

Eric Smith Jim Zeiset Gary Lagrone Jim Zeiset

Nathan Foster

Whitefish, MT

Brian Johnson

Carlos Morinico

Merrimack, NH

Thomas Aguero

Thomas Beatty Andrew Cooper Masahiro Ikeda Dave Pierson Alvin Simpson

Beech Creek, PA Chesapeake, VA Worthington, OH N. Ridgeville, OH Medina, OH

Carl Schramm Kevin Fleet Walt Nielsen Mike Delsignore Dennis Michels

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Guy Freeman Bubba Rhodes, Il Josiah Rich

Nashville, TN Highland Home, AL Evans, GA

Matt Tuber Matt Tuber Gary Elhart

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RATINGS AND APPOINTMENTS Henry Bitbter William Lowe Daniel Walter

Shoreham, NY Washington, NJ Elmira, NY

Thomas Aguero P.iul Golas Roben Murphy

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Meli Primo

Rovio, Switzerland

Walt Nielsen

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William Cumbie Michael Reedy

Misquite, TX El Paso, TX

Gary Sheer P.iul Michaud

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Karla Weminghaus

Brooklyn, NY

Clifford Carlton

Mikio Kishimoto Liz.a Sigrist

Ichinomiya, Japan ZuO'Z , Switzerland

Al:him Hageman Chris Armenta

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ADVANCED RATINGS NAME

CITY, SI'A1E

OBSERVER

Fred Mellon Rick Savard Erhard Schweiz.er

Santa Barbara, CA Capistrano Beach, CA San Jose, CA

Ken De Russy Jim Zeiset Foreign Equiv.

Lotte Friedhelm

San Diego, CA

William Henry

Ira Foster

Whitefish, MT

Brian Johnson

Roben Janson Glen Nicolet

Wtlliamspon, PA Sterling, VA

Carl Schramm Arthur Newman

AWARDS

REGION

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Brome Charles Adler Bill Barnes William Benele Jim Chandler Kimball Dodds Colleen Goodier Thomas Goodier Wayne Hamby Steve Johnson

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Roy Milliron John Pesch Rush Pond David Pritchard Craig Rogers Jim Schinnerer Michael Schnabel Dale Slechta Kim Veitch

Douglas Barnett Donald Hatten Mark Hessinger

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ello Vic this is Jim, I got off with Steve Burns in Austin and I found the we need to go for Labor West Texas. after this conversation Jim Neff discovered an article ""'""~'"" Over Uvalde" in 'foxas Hi1ihv,av magaz:ine and the wheels started d1e first annual Uvalde 11 Tow Meet. Since it was only two weeks before the Labor weekend and most had to out their Texas state maps to find out where Uvalde was, the odds were us, but we did have a few aces up our sleeves. On 4, 1987 the National Standard Class Glider Championst1ips had been held here. With 30()..mile triangl,es and cloud bases of 10,000' to 12,000' Uvalde boasted some of the best thermal conditions It in the country for the month of sure seemed like great for XC also. Hang the meet Louisiana), with Jim or~:anizer, issued an informal club ch~tlle1r1ge clubs to meet down in South

a pose of the meet was to compare and truck systems used in Five different tow vehicles were present with the Club's highly modified Bennett Mountain winch and

'IOP: TI1e author climbs out behind the Carl Geem prepares fur tlkeoff with

Houston's ATOL system most of the chores. Overall the number of winches in very with many of the other clubs winches in the works or contemplating buyof pilots qm:st1,on21ble (es1t1m:ates ran from JO we were very to have 22 pilots show up at the Uvalde afr.. port. It is amazing what 10,000-foot cloud base talk will do. Mark Huffstutler, manager

of the Uvalde Municipal had arwith the town council to allow us to use the 5,200-foot runway and taxi way for He also weather and soaring reports each day. With 2,000 hours of sailplane airtime Mark's help was well ap·· precia11:ed. -.~t1,m1,,,1 called for a 6,000' MSL (5,050' AGL) cloud base and maximum lift Conditions predicted at 600 so was called as a with a chance for pilots to of the area and a HANG GLIDING

chance for everyone to observe and try out the different tow systems. over one hour and altitude

in a very inaccessible area of the Texas hill country. he nm into some dove hunters who gave him a ride back to town, and who warned him that if he had landed 10 more miles to the north he would have never made it out. were high with even better weather conditions for and Labor

first order of business on Sunday was to encourage all to routes running north out over the of Uvalde. The second order of business was to inform the pilots that would probably not have to worry about the first order of ""'""''""' an inversion at 6,500' poor maximum lift conditions and a light from noon till 2 :00 PM put a on the XC flying for But, even with poor conditions over 55 tows to altitudes between 700' and 1,500' were "wait fur tomorrow" was made. Once heard throughout the field. On Labor Mark's weather prediction called for cloud base at 7,100' MSL (6,150' AGL) and maximum lift of 700 fpm. Cloud base was not as as we had hoped for and time was not until noon, but toThe were very prowas the minent with pilots either catching nice thermals or 400-700 fpm down from tow release to landing. But with the ad-· tows six pilots were able from

to 'll miles. Jim Neff again took the honors landing miles north of Concan with Mike finishing a very close second. Over 170 tow launched flights were performed over the three-day weekend with many pilots logging hour-long flights in the flatland thermal conditions. A total of over 50 hours of airtime were logged without a mishap. We would like to thank Mark

Huffstutler for his soaring forecast each and his assistance in for us to use the airport. There are already preliminary plans in the works to have another meet, this time in conjunction with the sailplane meet next August. Since we've heard reports of August days with cloud base at 12,000 ' and sailplanes 1,000 fpm thermals to find stronger lift, 11 just may break the 100-mile XC barrier.

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In my younger days, I would have dreams of floating over the countryside on outstretched wings. Once I learned to hang glide, these flying dreams stopped, perhaps because they were fulfilled. Now, in their place I have an occasional nightmare. If Freud were around he'd probably have me on the couch, but I view these nightmares as potential learning aids. I'd like to share my bad dreams and lessons with you. My recurring nightmares seem to delineate three broad categories. These categories are the three factors that must be controlled to assure safe flying. They are the glider and related equipment, the conditions or weather, and the pilot's skill and judgement. A more catchy name for these factors coined by Michael Robertson of High Perspective is the wing, the wind, and the windividual. In this year of less than gratifying accident rates, it is altogether fitting that we take time to reflect upon a few of the items necessary for safe and successful flight. With a little wisdom and a bit of luck, we can possibly avoid our worst collective nightmare: another hang gliding fatality.

Bad Dream #1 A senile and febrile Mr. Reagan has locked himself in the White House with his "best girl" Nancy at his side. He is armed with a briefcase, known as the "football", that contains a direct link to our strategic weapons. With his finger on the hallelujah button, Reagan threatens to "blow the whole scene" unless three demands are met: 1) He is made president for life with Nancy as vice-president. 2) The august body of congress is dissolved, giving him totalitarian powers. 3) All remaining copies of "Bedtime for Bonzo" are destroyed. Congress with its Democratic majority isn't about to give in, and citizens around the world head for shelter as a frothing Reagan appears on TV. "This one's for the Gipper,'' he snarls and pushes us into

WWIII. Civil defense calls for the populace to remain calm and retire with all their canned goods to their basements. All I have is some Spaghetti-O's and a can of Pringles. I figure there's no time to beat the mad rush at the grocery store. I might as well go flying. I throw my glider on my van, throw my gear in the back, jump in and throw my van into reverse. ' 'This is one time I don't have to worry about a driver,'' I muse as I weave through a confusion of traffic. I scream up the hill and rush to set a setup record. Just as I hook in and strnggle to launch I see the sad truth: in my haste I neglected to check the wind conditions and yes, it's blowing downhill at 15 mph. All I can do is sit alone and watch the world rapidly deteriorate. "Oh well, " I sigh, "at least I'll have an unrivaled view of some spectacular mushroom clouds ... " The Conditions This nightmare serves to remind me of the important part conditions play in our flying. Conditions generally mean the wind direction and velocity as well as the stability and humidity of the air. A smart pilot will take all of these factors into consideration and check them out before committing to a day of flying. Here is a list of resources for weather information. To get a general idea of the trends and airmasses to expect, consult the weather maps in your newspaper. This, of course, assumes you know how to read a weather map (see my book Flying Conditions). There is an infinite variation in the usefulness of these maps, as some are more detailed than others. I recommend the New York Times map. Another obvious choice is windsocks, flags and streamers strategically placed. Unfortunately, these indicators will give little information in the early morning as to what the wind's up to in the afternoon. For this reason, only those pilots Jiving close to a site

can rely on them to a great degree. A source of information that I find to be as accurate as any (in my area) is the National Weather Service reports that are broadcast continuously from 162.40 to 162.55 Hz. These broadcasts are received on special radios available from Radio Shack and other stores selling electronic goods. All pilots (of any craft) should be aware of Flight Service Stations (FSS). These are operated by the FAA and provide updated weather info over the phone. Look for their number in your phone book. Look under the Federal Government listings. A final source is the newly installed Interim Voice Response System (IVRS) which provides weather information for pilots (of all types) through an automatic tape by phone. There is a different 800 number for each area of the country so to get information (in the form of a pamphlet) on how to use this system, dial 1-800-FOR-IVRS and get in your request. Once you get your weather information, you must use it wisely. In terms of safety, this means flying in the right combination of direction, speed, and stability. There is an obvious interplay between the amount of crosswind you can tolerate and the wind speed. The greater the wind speed, the less cross the wind can be to assure a safe launch. Likewise, the stronger the wind, the less instability can be tolerated. Let's illustrate this with a regional summary. Coastal sites (those experiencing seabreezes) can be flown in winds up to 30 or 35 mph by an experienced pilot because of their smooth, stable air. The only problem is rotors behind land forms and gradient factors. Inland sites certainly demand lower velocities due to turbulence. In general, Western areas have less frontal movement and less upper wind velocity so they can be flown in conditions exhibiting stronger instability. For example, thennal-induced winds of20 to 30 mph are fair game at many west coast sites. Despite this strong showHANG GLIDING

ing at launch, these conditions result in thermal rides that are fairly straight up once the thermal climbs into the free air because the winds aloft are negligible. On the other hand, in the eastern half of the country, strong thermal days are indicative of frontal passage with its attendant high winds aloft. Winds over 20 mph in the east represent a threat to safety, except for smooth evening breezes. Indeed, to effectively work thermals, the wind aloft (say 1,000 feet above takeoff) should be 15 mph or less or thermals will drift too fast to be effectively exploited. The wind speed for safe flying is further limited at many eastern sites by the presence of turbulence-inducing trees and slot launches. In sum, the matter of choosing the right conditions is of utmost importance to hang gliding safety and requires a different assessment at different sites and areas. The main point to realize is that wind complicates all flying and increases the danger geometrically with the increase in wind speed. With our current glider performance, we no longer need strong conditions to soar freely or go cross-country. For this reason we can fairly say that after a certain limit, pilot foolishness also increases geometrically with an increase in chosen wind speed.

Bad Dream #2 I am soaring Sylmar above the San Fernando Valley when suddenly my vision begins to blur. I fight a moment of panic until I realize in awe that it's not a visionary fault, but the San Andreas fault that's causing the problem. The entire west coast is shaking and shuddering and slipping into the sea. Out on the horizon I'm horrified to see a tsunami, a tidal wave of epic proportions. I realize that I may soon be engulfed by the rush of water and will certainly have no place to land. I begin a desperate struggle for altitude for my only hope is to climb over the San Gabriel mountains and fly back to the desert. I find a weak core and begin my agonizing climb. Suddenly my vario quits cold. I tap it, then realize with dismay, that all hope is lost. The new battery I meant to install sits forever in my equipment bag in the back of my van now on its way to the bottom of the ocean ...

The Equipment All my anxieties concerning faulty equipment are wrapped up in this dream. Sure, I fly HOMA-certified gliders, preflighted NOVEMBER !987

and all that, but that doesn't cover all bases. There's still the matter of preventative maintenance, tuning and so forth. There have been good articles written in the past covering how to inspect and replace parts. Here I would like to concentrate on a few lesser known items. First, our gliders are wonderfully engineered to handle all sorts of in-air stresses. Unfortunately, we also expect them to stand up to a series of nose bashes during landing. A nose-in puts tremendous stresses on the airframe at the crossbar/leading edge junction as well as the sail. If you have a habit of nosing in, you should inspect these areas as well as the main keel junctures after every hard prang. Look for elongated holes and deformed fittings as signs of excessive strain. Your manufacturer can best advise you as to the replacement or repair procedure. Stretching of the sail can induce trailing edge flutter. This not only mars the aesthetics of your glider, but also hurts performance at higher speeds. In a future article we'll explain how to remove trailing edge flutter; for now our main concern is unequal stretching. If you produce a nose-

in that is not perfectly straight-in, one wing will be stretched more than the other. This can result in the less stretched wing dropping first on landing which usually continues the stretching of the one side. This is a vicious circle which will only be broken if you take matters in hand and retrirn your sail by tightening the stretched side (the nondropping wing during the flare-produced stall is the stretched wing). Every time you nose in you should expect your battens to change camber (unless they are made of 7075 alloy). True them up to your manufacturer-supplied pattern. At times one side can be flattened to a greater extent which can result in an ingrown turn. Turning to the next major equipment component - the harness - again much has been written on care and inspection. What we wish to point out here is the contribution a good harness makes .to the safety and effectiveness of your flying. Anyone graduating over the years from a bikini to a knee hanger to a cocoon to a pod harness will attest to the dramatic improvement in comfort that has been achieved. This enhanced comfort translates into less fatigue for a given flight time and therefore better decision making. With this in mind, I urge

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all pilots to move up to the most comfortable harness available. You'll be glad you did. Of courne, your harness must be propperly adjusted or you'll be defeating your purpose. This means proper hangstrap length as well as sizing and shoulder line length, which is material for another future article. In brief, there is more to the care of our equipment besides mere maintenance. Continual attention needs to be paid to adjustment as well. As an example, I found myself having a harder time climbing into my cocoon at launch and flaring on landing. This went on for months until I found the culprit: my leg straps had lengthened about six inches over the period of a year. This put me lower on the bar when I stood up to flare and placed the boot higher when I tried to find it after launch. This was the last place I thought to look for a problem, for I had adjusted the leg straps and supposedly permanently fixed them with duct tape. Previous to this experience I thought you could fix th,! world with duct tape.

Bad Dream #3 I was watching the indicator on my dash climb past 70 mph as I raced the cloud shadows heading toward launch. I knew it was an outstanding X-C day. When I left the residential area I shifted into overdrive and wound out some serious speed. I passed cars left and right, including a police car that began harasBing me with sirens and flashing lights. After another five miles I pulled over to see what he wanted. He jumped out of his cruiser and stomped over. Before he could start yelling I told him I was on an emergency scientific mission to set out a decoy for the rare giant butterfly, hepidopterns humungus. He was duly impressed and offered to escort me to a suitable place. I directed him to our launch site and in no time we were there setting up my ' 'decoy.'' He was incredulous with the size of the lure, but I assured him that the butterfly, like a lot of God's creatures, wasn't too bright. He began to grow suspicious when I put on my harness and maneuvered to takeoff position. "Hey," he yelled, "That's no butterfly decoy! It's one of them hand gliders!" "Hang," I yelled back and started my run. Instantly I knew I blew it. I forgot to hook in and tumbled down the slope as my glider flew itself into certain destruction. When I shook myse:lf off, there stood my red-faced policeman friend dangling a pair of handcuffs from his forefinger. .. NOVEMBER 1987

The Pilot This is the last and most important cog in. our flying system. Unfortunately, the pilot is also the hardest factor to get a handle on because aspects of personality enter into the picture. Here we will point out a few items that have shown themselves to be dangerous syndromes over the years. The first is illustrated by my bad dream - forgetting to hook in. There are several causes for this. One is anxiety brought on by questionable conditions or general fear caused by a pilot flying near the limits of his or her ability. When too much fear is floating around, concentration is lost. Impatience to get into the air and conditions that require backing off launch for whatever reason are also causes of failure to hook in. The solution to this problem is simple but must be practiced assiduously. From day one on the training hill, a pilot must get into the mental set that the last thing he or she does before picking up the glider is to check for hook-in either by hanging, stepping through or visually turning around and looking at the carabiner connection. Often all three procedures are in order. The other rule is to never unhook while in launch position. Sure, it may be uncomfortable sitting through a down cycle while hooked under your glider, but only such discipline will guarantee absolute safety. Problems continuously crop up in our sport relating to the two big accident causers: launching and landing. Again, much has been written on the phases of flight and all we wish to point out here is the problem involved with ego. It seems that pilots exhibiting poor launch or landing habits are reluctant to go back to the training hill once they are flying the big air. However, we must point out that it is very difficult to cure a bad takeoff or landing technique by taking only a couple of flights a week. At the training hill you can take up to ten flights in a day and really solve your problems, especially with the help of a knowledgeable observer. Part of any pilot-related problem is the rush that many pilots are in to get to the top of the heap. I have seen many cases where a pilot accepting new challenges too soon (often at the prodding of good-intentioned, but poorly judging fellow pilots) will actually slow themselves up in the long run through the production of fear and accidents. I witnessed this recently when a novice pilot had two near misses in a challenging landing field and is now too intimidated to fly

this particular site. The ease ofleaming on today's gliders induces pilots to leave the training hill long before their judgement and takeoff and landing skills are finely developed. It is for this reason that the hours and number of flights were recently upgraded for each USHGA rating. The sad thing is the tendency for some pilots to rush their rating attempts in order to achieve the next level before the new requirements take effect. This illustrates the wrong attitude about the rating system in my opinion. It is intended to be a guide for pilots to judge their skills, not a badge of honor. The main message we must absorb concerning ourselves as the controlling agent over all three factors - the wing, the wind and the windividual - is that while skills necessary for hang gliding can be developed in a matter of months, the necessary judgement takes years to develop. It is up to all of us to induce those pilots coming up in the ranks to fly conservatively until their judgement develops to the point where they can correctly discern their own limits. Too often the opposite is the case in practice.

Good Dreams And now, in case you think all my thoughts are negative, let me tell you about a recurring dream I've been having. A friend gave me a lottery ticket and I promptly won 7.2 million dollars. I gave him a few hundred bucks in gratitude, retired from my job, bought a launch site and hired a chauffeur to pick me up in a four-wheel drive limo. Before long I had a 231-mile flight, setting a new world record. I landed at the end of this flight in a large courtyard that turned out to be the New York Woman's Correctional Institution. The excited inmates helped me break down and hide my glider. It turned out that a large portion of them were exmodels and beauty pageant contestants serving time for bribery and influence peddling. They also informed me that they hadn't seen a man for months and months. I had no other choice but to play the hero ... The only lesson to learn from this dream is that by the law of random averages, something like that is bound to happen to one of our ranks eventually. However, it will never occur if we don't tum around our accident rate. With a mutual regard for safety we can all realize our dreams of flight and they will be good.•

or at least esrJec111uv for the weekend. And

event. The 1986 Grouse in Vancouver, BC had been by unseasonal low clouds. This year, the prayers, the mountain had every kind of weather thrown at it: clouds, rain, wind and (unusual for Vanthunderstorms. In between, meet directors Steve Best and "'~""'15...., to get off five of the ten scheduled rounds, and four of the scheduled rounds of aerobatics. As in years the meet was held on Vancouver's most famous landmark, 4,100foot Grouse '"''""·""'"· tacular panorama sea and sored Kodak Canada and VU 13, this 30

men's and acrobatics. Countries r,.r,rP.•oPr,,r,•n eluded Canada, the U.S., and New Zealand. To evt:ry1Jnc:'s name" pilots Tudor and Jim Lee returned this year, as did Connie Bowen, who finished second in the 1986 Women's Pylon event In the aerobatics division Mitch McA!eer returned to defend his crown five Naturally, these daredevil nrnuiti,•ti the highlight of the show and spectators were not by the of any of the

with very unusual cloud cover over the landing field. However, it was warm and sunny on the for the

focused an aerobatics round. to get the (or skillfully), he without having to throw his chute, as Aaron had been forced to do last year. was written off to At 5: 30 PM the

morning cloud cover the but abounded that faithful on it would clear off and the off two pylon rounds both men's and women's and one round of some very exaerobatics. HANG GLIDING

As in '86, the

course consisted of on two other mountain and a 30-foot diameter clock near the muu111;;i111,u11 chalet. The pylon racers were sent off the ramp in heats of two, with 1,000 aw<1rded for the pilot circling the most in the duration time of seventy minutes, with his or her opponent ""'""""'"'1' a proportional number of points based on their pylon and ahtime ratio. Up to more points could be upon uco1="'""'1' on the form in setin the postage stamp field. These were not "gift" points, on the double baseball diamondas sized field must usually be made crosswind. the Numerous stuffed it in there were no serious meet, but In order to relieve centerfield conthe target was eliminated this year. ""'""'~11,," with minimal lift, none of the ,.v,u1;,vmv,., enconnr,p.fl to make a pylon, and day ended with Peter HimTudor and Paul

landings. Connie Bowen lead over Katie Miller, 1,970 in the women's division. generated by with a cage. A most unusual This allows the pilot to recline as if in a lawn chair. Brian made consistently ""'"',"1'" throm!houl the meet, a testament

smoke over the area. LEFT: New aerobatics ch,imoio,n John breaks down after another round. BE10W: View from takeoff with Vancouver, British Colmnbia below. Photo courtesy Grouse Mountain Resorts.

The only real downer to the day was the Kazunari for outside the field in the first round.

saw the return of overcast skies, ac"'"""''";,,,i this time by showers and thunderstorms. the one round of aerobatics held, two pilots their maneuvers under the comfortable hindrance at best. Nonetheless, round three finally got off the and upon its left Peter Himmel, Tudor, Jim Lee, Nelson Josef Bostik and Jeff stiU undefeated in their heats. Tudor virtue of more landing but only 20 the seven leaders. Katie Miller took the lead over Con·· to in the women's her third round heat. NOVEMIIER 1987

After five heats of the fourth pylon were eked out, the clouds socked in the peak again and the directors were forced to close the window.

Day 4 The all-important first day of the weekend was characterized by constant overcast skies and flagging spirits. With no pilots able to launch, the highlight of the day was the blowout competitors' party in the Chalet that night. Grouse went all out this year with a steak barbeque, two floors of entertainment and drinks all round. Day 5 Sunday brought better conditions to the mountain and the first order of business was

Flying Inverted by Gerry Charlebois On Thursday the 23rd I flew a practice round with the other five aerobatic pilots and everything went smoothly until my tum. I entered a loop (an attempted loop) without enough airspeed, and before I could say, "I wish I were somewhere else," I was lying on my back on the sail with the glider doing a nice inverted spin. The glider looked like it was okay so I decided to try to right it. Pulling myself up to the base tube I looked over the side of the glider, and decided I had better do something quick. So I heaved on the bar while putting my weight on the keel. The next thing I knew the glider started tumbling, and none too gently. Suddenly it slid tail first and flipped right side up with me facing the wrong way! Everything seemed fine, so after pulling myself around on the base tube I decided to finish my routine with the 1,500 feet that remained. I hoped that no one noticed my screw-up. I tried to explain that this was a new maneuver only done in Hawaii but no one was buying it. Then Jay Busby came over with his video camera, telling me that I had better see what he had on tape. After seeing the playback I adopted a new attitude about the meet - to be mellow and watch the other guys to see what I could learn from my more experienced friends.• 32

the completion of round four, suspended from Friday. When the dust had cleared, Himmel and Huey had lost their heats for the first time, leaving Tudor with a narrow five point margin over Haney and a 20 point

edge over Lee and Bostik. Both Bowen and Miller Jost their heats, but Connie managed to gain 23 points on the front-running Katie. To this point, the pylons had remained unphotographed.

1987 Grouse Mt. Final Results MEN'S PYLON

POINTS

PRIZE MONEY

GLIDER MAKE

1. Jim Lee 2. Josef Bostik 3. Mark Bourbonnais 4. Nelson Howe 5. Randy Haney 6. Brian Porter 7. Jim Bamford 8. Bill Fifer 9. Peter Griffiths 10. David Bowen 11. Jeff Huey 12. Steve Alford 13. Paul Clock 14. Peter Himmel 15. Tony Schmidt 16. Larry Tudor 17. Ken Ramsay 18. David Beardslee 19. Chuck Dugan 20. Mike Cook 21. Jorge Cano 22. Toro Godo 23. Dale Moore 24. Mark Gibson 25. Michel Laberge 26. Paul Basil 27. Kazanari Fujisawa

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The stage was set for what would prove to be the final and dramatic round. In order to ensure an unequivocal winner, directors decided to run two more rounds, and to send off the men in heats of four, the order of launch to follow exactly the current standings. Thus Tudor, Howe, Haney and Lee found themselves battling it out for the number one spot in the number one heat. Bostik got a break of sorts by flying in the second heat with three marginally "lesser" pilots. In timely fashion, the long-awaited thermals finally put in an appearance for the fifth round. Larry Tudor, first pilot off, found himself quickly being forced out of the bottom of a good thermal by his three aggressive competitors in the heat. Being forced to land after less than 20 minutes knocked the former leader all the way down to 16th in the final standings. Howe and Haney each managed to circle three pylons, but Jim Lee outmaneuvered them both and got an amazing six! Competitors were rushed back up the mountain for the scheduled sixth round, only to be shut down during setup by a thunderstorm. Pilots were treated to some unexpected excitement with high winds rocking their chairlifts while on the way down with their gliders. Thus the final standings were determined by the outcome of round five. Jim Lee's victory in the first heat was all the American needed to vault himself into first place and give him the top prize money of $2,500. Josef Bosti.k: was the only pilot in the second heat to see any pylons, giving him the victory and second place ($1,250) overall. Canadian Mark Bourbonnais won the third heat to take third place ($650). In the women's division, Katie Miller left

nothing to chance by winning her final heat and thus taking the first place prize. Local favorite Mia Schokker won her fomth consecutive heat to take second place overall, with veteran Connie Bowen slipping to third. Less than a week later, Mia would set a new unofficial Canadian Women's XC record with a 141-kilometer flight near Cache Creek, B.C, reinforcing the long-held view by many locals that she is one of the best female pilots in North America. In the aerobatics division, John Heiney took top spot in a very close battle with Enrico Egli, Mitch McAleer and Aaron Swepston. The July Hang Gliding centerspread had given us a hint of what was to come, showing John in his Mystic at the top of a perfect loop. John's routines were obviously well rehearsed and were perfectly executed. Second place pilot Enrico Egli, from Switzerland, showed a lot of flair and was the only aerobatic pilot to wear a pod harness. Aerobatics king Mitch McAleer managed to tune a tum ("I came out of a loop

looking for my smoke and it was over there") out of his glider by the third round, but it was too late to move him up from third spot. The final standings gave Heiney prize money of $500, Egli $300 and McAleer $200. Aerobatic pilots McAleer and Tom Low both won special prizes for hitting a 5-foot target in the center of the field with perfect landings. The Chris Bulger Memorial Sportsmanship Award was given to David Bowen for the second time. Runner-up was Jorge Cano, a Colombian now living in Spokane, Washington.

Summary Despite the limited number of rounds again this year, the ''ol Grouse Meet produced plenty of thrills for pilots and spectators alike. The margin of victory by Jim Lee over Joe Bostik could not have been any smaller, and the aerobatics were again superb. In closing, let us all say a prayer for next year's meet. See you at Grouse in '88. •

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its introduction, have been drawn to the GfR VG for its blend of mellow hanclling, re:spc:ctablepertormrunce, imd easy characteristics. The Gl'R VG is recommended for intermediate and above so a wide cross section been able to this leaned towards easy han·· has rather than to top capato Steve who bilities.

range, yet minimize hai1dling. The Racer would be IV and above market, which includes the serious cross-country as well as the Therefore, it was also Steve's ambition to rethat would tain a level of ease in allow for duration and easy At a any difference from the standard 162 GfR may not be apparent. The most notable is fhe addition of a "six· of half ribs in the top surface of fhe sail. Less obvious is the heavier 4.7 ounce of the cloth of which the entire main NOVEMBER 1987

sail is constructed, including the top surface and trailing Other include frame construction modifications. The most extensive change is to the Both inside and outside sleeves at the crossbar junction have been plus an additional over·· sleeve has been added. This the number of tubing fhicknesses in this area to four. This construction significruntly reduces of deformation the at maneuvers. Another nutel.\1or1thy metry of the GfR has dihedral built into the frame, while the GfR Racer anhedral. Additionally, the u'TR Racer is eq11ip1,eci with 1 x 19 x 3/32" cables for all flying and wires, and I x 19 x 3/64" bridle cables. All cables are non-coated for reduction. Their is one very noticeable difference between the GfR and the Racer, which quickly becomes apparent during setup. The Racer every bit of 83 in the This weight can make the

glider a chore to ground handle in no-wind conditions. Standard features on the GTR Racer in· elude your choice of custom sail colors, variable geometry, streamlined post rund control bar bar, 4:7 mainsail half ribs, and 1 x 19 and trailing cable sets. Also, all of fhe usual array bags and pads are standard. These include wing tip cover sleeves, foam at crossbar center and ends, and rubber removable pads for to protect the post top, bottom, and control bar apex and bottom, as well as the rear keel. All of this attention to detail is focused on inereasthe life of the glider and its resale value. In comparing the GfR and fhe Racer model on the ground, there is little obvious difference aside from the half ribs and the weight. In the however, the Racer proved to be a hybrid, displaying a cant increase in in both glide and range, as well as a modest increase in the GfR's sink rate. In-flight handling characteristics to the somewhat. As 35

roll control pressures on the Racer are about instabilithe same, but with a bit more ty tends to stay in turns) when the VG is in the "off" Pulling the VG "on" from about to full travel seems to the handling on the Racer, with control response through bar pressure than the &'TR model. Pitch bar pressure. control likewise exhibits As with the standard GfR, the variable which the best

malling with the VG full on was not a problem. However, the seemed to be the most comfortable with the VG about in thermal conditions. Most i,,.,~r"""''""' to this pilot is the im,..,..,,fr,,rm,onr•P. Of the provement in the Racer. Although no formal ancc were conducted to determine LID, ifs safe to say that the Racer will compete in this area with the top machines in the high category. It's to be able to perform but so at the when

standard GfR, it seems to land as well as, if not better! One factor is a for the Racer. tolerance for mistimed flares. In effect the Racer is controlled with a minimum of effort. 36

Crosswind landings can be performed, with little to drop a tip. Even landings '""'·tr,,.,,,,,r1 with the VG pulled halfway can be executed without a tip stall. For the cross-country pilot, and serious co1mpetition pilot, the increased performance characteristics of the GI'R Racer and its ""'"11~:111, translate into confidence in its ability to enable the pilot to cross physical and i,,,.,.m,.,mh1c:il barriers in achieving new goals. The GIR Racer has also proven its competitiveness by placing in the top ten at recent international meets, and the "Moyes are looking forward to the world championships at Mt. Buffalo, Australia, next year. Ill

Side view. Con10P: l.eft to trol bar comer hardware and VG mechanism. Center section detail. ABOVE: Crossbar inside the double surface.

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The author launches the GTR Racer at Elsinore, CA.

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.... ......... 8 airs~ieeds ............ 8 Bar pressure, roll . . . ............... 8 Uar pressure, .................. 8 Roll control initiation ............... 8 Roll reversal ............... 8 Yaw ....................... 9 Turn coordination . . . . . . . ......... 9 ..... .... . .. ... ....... 9 pertorrnan,ce ............... 9 perform:ance ............. 9

""'''"-""'i.: Cbaracteristks .................... 9

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229 RAVENS-two in stock. Excellent shape, rigged for tandem, multi-colored. Sequatchie Valley Soaring, (615) 949-2301.

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SKYHAWK 188-18 hrs. airtime. Orange, gold, orange, red. Excellent condition. $1350. {805) 928-1216.

GEMINI 164-sweet single surface. Red, orange, purple. New flying wires, includes spare downtube. $600 OBO. Call Charlie, (818) 905-1396. HARRIER I 147-Gold and white, great condition. $700. PW Esprit 178, blue and orange, $500. H.E.S. cocoon and chute, $350. (408) 462-0342. HARRIER II 177-hamess, chute, Bell helmet, Litek vario. Few hours, great condition. (415) 682-4887 eves. JAVELIN 208-Great glider, low time. $475. Bob, (512) 445-5934. MAGIC IV 155B-Race ready. Half ribs, king post hang system, VG, like new! Priced to sell. $1200. (815) 234-5388. MAGIC 166FR-US model, new 6187, M.L.E., spectrum, $2400. MAGIC 166XC, '86, $1800. F.D. trike, low hoors, $1500. Jetwing trike/wing/trailer, electric start, 40 hours, $2800. Texas Ail'MVe (915) 362-8693. MNJIC IV m-supine or prone. Excellent. $1600. (203) 677-7533. MAGIC IV Full Race 177-VG, fully faired, less than 20 hours. Absolutely in new condition. $1800 OBO. Call (805) 238-3317.

VERY GOOD FIRST purchase gliders-205 SABRE with helmet and harness, $600. 170 SABRE with helmet and harness, $600. Both in very good condition. Call (714) 730-7249 after 7:30 p.rn. WANTED: ELECTRA FLYER FLOATER 230, any condition. Call Rick, (717) 244-6115. WANTED-Used hang gliding equipment. Gliders, instruments, harnesses and parachutes. San Francisco Windsports, 3620 Wawona, San Francisco, CA 94ll6 (415) 753-8828. SUNRISE HANG GLIDING 240 Dream .............................. $1900 220 Dream .............................. $1900 177 Mystic V.G .......................... . $UOO 185 OVR ................................. $400 Call (619) 367-4237. Demo Lite Mystics 155,177,188 ........... ea. $2100 Demo Dream 205 ......................... $1880 Used Duck 160 .......................... $ 500 Used Raven 209 .......................... $ 500 New Gemini 164 ......................... $1300 New 22-gore chutes ....................... $ 285 We will ship anywhere. Golden Sky Sails, Inc. (303) 278-9566.

Ultralight Powered Flight TRIKE with 30-hp engine, 3 blade ultraprop. 185 Cornet C-I. Both excellent condition. $795 each or $1495 together. (319) 236-0109.

Paragliders BRAND NEW 7, 9, II cell Paragliders. $1250 each. (303) 278-9566. NEW PARAMOUNT 288, 9-cell tandem paraglider with two heavy-duty harnesses. Set up for towing or foot launch. Below cost, $1500. (405) 363-5189.

Schools and Dealers ALABAMA LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FLIGHT PARK-See our ad under Tennessee. (404) 398-3541. ARIZONA ARIWNA WINDSPORTS-Largest Hang Gliding center in the southwest. Certified Instruction utilizing the world's only man-made trainer hill. Replacement parts for SEAGULL classics. HIGHLY competitive prices on all major brands. ll14 W. Cornell Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283 (602) 897-7121. DESEITT HANG GLIDERS USHGA Certified School. Supine specialists., 4319 W. Larkspur, Glendale, AZ 85304 {602) 439-0789, 938-9550. ARKANSAS OZARK MOUNTAIN HANG GLIDERS-Sales, service and instruction. Dealer for Wills Wing, Moyes, Eric Raymond harnesses. 8 Blue Jay Way, Conway, AR 72032. (501) 327-0698. SAIL WINGS HANG GLIDING-Certified instruction. Authorized agent for Pacific Airwave, CG 1000 harnesses. Cocoon harnesses in stock. 5'IO'l6'1". 1601 N. Shackleford #131-4, Little Rock, AR 72211. (501) 224-2186. CALIFORNIA BRIGHT STAR HANG GLIDERS- Sales • service • restorations. All major brands represented. Santa Rosa, CA (707) 576-7627. CHANDELLE HANG GLIDING CENTERUSHGA certified school. "The best damn bang gliding shop in the world!' Dealers for Wtlls Wmg, Pacific Airwave, Delta Wmg, Moyes, Seedwings and High Energy. Five minutes from Fort Funston. 488 Manor Plaza, Pacifica, CA 94044. (415) 359-6800. HANG FLIGHT SYSTEMS-USHGA Certified training program featuring the combined talents of Dan Skadal, Erik Fair, and Rob McKenzie. We sell and service all major brands of gliders and accessories. New and used. Sport, Skyhawk, HP II. Demos available to qualified pilots. 1202 E. Walnut Unit M, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (714) 542-7444. HANG GLIDER EMPORIUM-Quality instruction, service and sales since 1974. Full stock of new and used Wtlls Wing, Delta Wing, and UP gliders plus complete accessory line including

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CLAS 'IFIED ADVERTISING harnesses, helmets, varios, and spare parts. Located minutes from US 101 and flying sites. 613 N. Milpas, Santa Barbara, California 93103 (805) 965-3733.

THE HANG GLIDING CENTER-Located in beautiful San Diego. USHGA certified instruction, equipment rentals, local flying tours. Spend your winter vacation flying with us. We proudly offer Wills Wing, Pacific Wmdcraft, High Energy, Ball and we need your used equipment. 4206-K Sorrento Valley Blvd., San Diego, CA 92121. (619) 450-9008. MISSION SOARING CENTER-Serving the flying community since 1973. Complete lesson program with special attention to quality take-off and landing skills. All major brands of gliders, parachutes and instruments sold·. Sail repair and air frame service available. 1116 Wrigley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-1055. PINE CREST AIR PARK-Landing area for world famous Crestline. Certified instruction and tandems. Dealers for Delta Wing, Moyes and Wills Wing. ''Ask about a trade in". Used gliders and equipment. 6555 N. Pine Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92407 (714) 887-9275. SAN FRANCISCO WINDSPORTS-Gliders and equipment, sales and rentals. Private and group instruction by USHOA certified instructors. Local site information and glider rental. 3620 Wawona, San Francisco, CA 94116. (415) 753-8828. SANTA BARBARA HANG GLIDING CENTER-Certified instruction, glider and equipmenc sale. 29 Stare Sc., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. (805) 962-8999. WINDGYPSY. USHGA certified school. Offering tandem instruction, daily, year-round. Only full service facility in Lake Elsinore. New and used gliders and equipment from Delta Wmg, Moyes and Wills Wing. Demos available. 33041 Walls, Lake Elsinore, 92330. Call Paul Burns, (714) 678-5418. WINDSPORTS INT,-Since 1974. Larges! and most complete HANG GLIDING center in Southern California. urge inventory of new and used gliders including Sports and Lite Dreams.

Accelerated training program features Tundem instruction and minimizes course time. 16145 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 988-0111. COLORADO GOLDEN SKY SAILS-USHGA Certified School, dealer all brands. Lowest prices on new gliders. Bell Helmets in stock. 15801 West Colfax, Golden, CO. 80401. (303) 278-9566. CONNECTICUT CONNECTICUT COSMIC AVIATION-14 Terp. Rd., E. Hampton, CT 06424, c/o Bart Blau, Lynda Blau, (203) 267-8980. Hang glider dealer for Wills and Airwave. Ultralight also available. USHGA Certified Inscructor. Been flying since 1975. Call me where to go in CONN. GEORGIA LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FLIGHT PARK-See our ad under Tennessee. (404) 398-3541. HAWAII MAUI SOARING SUPPLIES-Certified Instructors. Sales, service and rentals. R.R. 2, Box 780, Kula, HI 96790. (808) 878-1271. TRADEWINDS HANG GLIDING, dual instruction, rentals, equipment. (808) 396-8557.

KANSAS PRAIRIE HANG GLIDERS-Try our flatland soaring - ATOL - Sales, instruction - Box 785, Elkhart, KS 67950 (316) 697-2577. MICHIGAN PRO HANG GLIDERS-Since 1978. USHGA Certified. Beginner - Advanced lessons in foot launch, towing, air towing and now Step Towing. Ratings by Advanced Instructor, Observer, Examiner, Norm Lesnow. Dealer, Wills, Delta, Manta. Other brands available. Accessories, parts, repairs. XC flying from our southeast Michigan flight park. Come fly tandem on the Lite Dream 220. Call (313) 399-9433 or write 569 W. Annabelle, Hazel Park, MI 48030. NEVADA HIGH SIERRA SPORI'S, INC. - 2303 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV (702) 885-1891; 22051/, E. Glendale Ave., Sparks, NV (702) 356-6622. Northern Nevada's complete hang gliding shop. 2 great locations! USHGA Certified lnstructors/USHGA Region II Examiner. 2 USHGA Tandem Instructors I Observers. Lessons! Rentals! Full service dept. Complete repair facility! Exclusive Wills Wmg and Delta Wing Dealers. Open year round. Full line of accessories. NEW YORK

IDAHO TREASURE VALLEY HANG GLIDERS-USHGA certifted instruction, complete service. Featuring Pacific Airwave. 11716 Fairview, Boise, 83704. (208) 376-7914. ILLINOIS

Your hang gliding success company. Representative for Wills Wing, Delta Wing, Seedwings, Moyes and Pacific Airwave. State of the art training with mobile flight simulator and dual instruction. Let a USHGA CF! lead you to your flight success. 1600 Carmel, Zion, IL 60099. (312) 746-1944.

FLY lllGH HANG GLIDING, INC.-Serving New York City/Albany, Jersey, Connecticut areas. (Ellenville Mtn.) Area's exclusive Wills Wing dealer/specialist. Also carry all other major brands, accessories. Certified Instruction. 7 years experience. Quick repairs. Featuring areas most INEXPENSIVE prices. Contact: Paul Voight, RD 2, Box 561, Pine Bush, NY 12566, (914) 744-3317. MOUNTAIN WINGS, INC.-New York's oldest and largest hang gliding center. 6 miles from Ellenville. Five different training hills. Exclusive dealers for Seedwings, Delta Wmg, and Pacific Airwave with demos in stock. Area's only Sensor specialist. Repairs done on premises and parts in stock for all major brands. The most complete line of accessories in stock at all times. Many new and used gliders. UPS mail orders,

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CLASSIFilED ADVERl['ISING VISA, MasterCard and Discover credit cards accepted. Greg Black, Box 278, Main Street, Kerhonkson, NY 12446. (914) 626-5555. SUSQUEHANNA FLIGHT PARK INC.-Central New York's Hang Gliding Center. Certified instruction, sales & service for all major manufacturers. Training hill O - 160', jeep rides, 600' NW soarable ridge, camping. RD 2, Box 432, Cooperstown, NY 13326. (315) 866-6153.

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NORTH CAROLINA KITTY HAWK KITES, INC.-P.O. Box 340, Nags Head, NC 27959. 919-441-4124. Learn to fly over soft sand dunes just south of the site where the Wright Brothers learned to fly. Beginning and Advanced packages; complete inventory of new gliders, accessories and parts. Windsurfing sales and instruction also available. SAURATOWN KITES-Winston Salem, (919) 922-1942. Hang Gliding School w/certified in· structor; dealer of Seedwings, Wllls Wing, Pacific Airwave & Delta; new and used equipment. OHIO NORTH COAST HANG GLIDING-Certified Instruction. New & used gliders. Specializing in Pacific Airwave gliders. Mike Del Signore, 1916 W. 75th St., Cleveland, OH 44102 (216) 631-ll44. PENNSYLVANIA SKY SAILS LTD. Hang Gliding School. USHGA certified instructors. 1630 Lincoln Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701. (717) 326-6686 or 322-8866. TENNESSEE

and SOUTH WIND HANG GLIDING SCHOOL Delta Wmg Products, certified beginner and advanced instruction, 9173 Falcon Cr., Sandy, Utah 84092 (801) 943-1005. WASATCH WINGS, INC.-USHGA certified hang gliding school, dealers for Wills Wmg and Pacific Ainvave. 12129 S. 2160 W. Rive110n, UT 84065 (801) 254-2242. VIRGINIA

QUICK RELEASE CARAI3INER-Breaking 10,000 lbs. $24.95. Extra 5/16 ball lock pin $10. DEALERS WANTED. Thermal, 19431-41 Business Center Dr., Northridge, CA 91324.

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AIRPLAY'N PRO SHOP & Hang Gliding School. The largest full time, full service hang gliding shop in Washington. All major brands sold and serviced. 800 Mercer, Seattle, WA 98109. (206) 467-8644.

BELL lffiLMETS-in stock. $80. (303) 278-9566.

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HAWK AIRSPORTS-P.O. Box 9056. Knoxville, Tn., 37940-0056 (615) 523-8531. Learn to fly on a slope designed and built to teach BEGINNERS to hang glide. The slope faces all wind directions to ensure the beginner easy access to the air. This park offers low rates, quality instruction and is centrally located near the Great Smoky Mt. National Park. Rates are based on flights, not attempts. Call for reservations. Clinch Mt. for advanced flying. Trike instruction for motorized. Truck towing available also. Hang gliding equipment available. WINDSOK: We produce this product, buy one you will be impressed! Thousands have! Excellent XMAS gift! LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FLIGHT PARK-Our specialties: your first mountain flights, mountain and thermal soaring, certified training (package plans, group rates, USHGA ratings), glider rentals, camping, local site information. New and used gliders (all major brands), equipment, accessories, parts, repair services. We buy used gliders and equipment! USHGA Novice pilots can fly 1,340' Lookout Mountain and soar 12-mile ridge (distance record, 130. 9 miles; altitude gain, 10,400') Send $1. (refundable with any purchase) for brochure, rates, directions, accommodations information. Route 2, Box 215-H, Dept. HG, Rising Fawn, GA 30738. Twenty minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee. (404) 398-3541. SEQUATCHIE VALLEY SOARING SUPPLIESDealers for all major brands. Small training classes so you can learn to fly easily. Come fly over 100 miles of ridges and enjoy challenging thermals. Located next to the TTT Hensons Gap site. For personal service you can trust call

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PRIMO AIR MITTS-standard with shiny Lycra exterior. $25 per pair. Plush or terrycloth interior, $5 extra. Shipping $1.50 per pair. 8 Blue Jay Way, Conway, AR. 72032 (501) 327-0698.

Distributor major brands hang gliders (Airwave, Magic), instruments, parachutes. Tokyo 03/447/5560, Yugawara 0465/63/0173, Kurumayama Hang School 0266/68/2724 (April - November). 2-19-63 Doi, Yugawaramachi, Kanagawaken, Japan 141. FAX 0465 636641. SWITZERLAND ·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-

SWISS ALP HANG GLIDING SAFARI-On vacation in North America until February 1988. Ron Hurst, P.O. Box 270, CH-8401, Wmterthur, Switzerland.

Emergency Parachutes ALL BRANDS - Bought, sold, and repacked. Inspection and repack $20.00 - Kevlar, nylon, s/s, bridles installed and replaced. S.F. Windsports, 3620 Wawona, San Francisco, CA 94II6 (415) 753-8828. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

BRAND NEW-20 or 22 gore parachutes. Ship anywhere. $300. (303) 278-9566.

THERMAL SNOOPER-The exciting new soaring instrument. Proven to indicate nearby thermals and more. For competition or just fun. Own one for just $98 check or money order to: Digi-Log Circuits, Co., 5711 Tannahill Circle, Huntsville, AL 35802. Satisfaction and 12 month warranty. LIQUIDATING BRAND NEW EQUIPMENT. Ball helmets in sizes 6-7/8, 7-V8, 7-5/8, $50 each. Glider bags with rib bag and crossbar hinge cover, $50 each. Used Replogle barograph, $200. Used Manta Windjammer with hard surface and sand tires, also with five extra side struts, $650. Call (714) 730-7349 after 7:30 p.m.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING TWO ICOM FM radios with every option. Paid $800, will take $600. (501) 6374363. HIGH ENERGY harness, Free Flight parachute, $400 OBO. David, (714) 846-2890. CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Hands free F.M. communication between glider and ground crew. Transmit and receive with Ear Comm 2-way radio. $897. 1-800-835-0250. (316) 663-1181.

overlooking river also available above shop in exchange for work. Lots of students, not enough instructors. April-Dec. Full time also available. Call Greg at Mountain Wmgs, (914) 626-5555 or send resume.

PARAGLIDING: Slopesoaring, parakiting; sources, clubs, books, activities. Articles, photos and ads wanted too! Bi-monthly. Premiere issue, $2.00 US. Delta Publishing, 1825 Burthe Street, New Orleans, LA 70ll8. (504) 861-7173.

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Business & Employment Opportunities Experienced USHGA Certified Instructors needed NOW! Lots of students ... not enough instructors. Send resume to: Mission Soaring Center, 1116 Wrigley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035. INSTRUCTORS WANTED-Exciting career opportunities for the right people. Will train if qualified. Work at what you enjoy most: live and fly on beautiful Lookout Mountain (Chattanooga area). Call us. Lookout Mountain Flight Park (404) 398-3541. LIVE, WORK AND FLY in beautiful updtate N.Y. Just minutes from Ellenville Mtn. Certified instructors needed badly, will train. Apartment

HANG GLIDING CHRISTMAS CARDS. Unique hand made in old black and white etching style. $7 for an assortment of twelve or $25 for 50, plus 10% for shipping. Call Alegra Davidson, (203) 379-1688 or send a self addressed stamped envelope for assortment selection sheet to: Tek Flight Products, Colebrook Stage, Winstead, CT 06098.

UNIQUE NEW X-C LOG BOOK, 64 pages, pocket size, special X-C format, including large comment section, site log, summary with WIiow and averages of time, distance and speed. $4 postage paid. SEND: Arizone Mfg., 303 Sharpe Rd., Anacortes, WA 98221. BACK ISSUES: Hang Gliding, Groundskimrner, Whole Air Magazine, Glider Rider, Hang Gliding Weekly. All very early years of hang gliding from 1972 to 1987. 189 total issues. Will include spec sheets on early gliders. $100 plus shipping. Also two harnesses, $50 each. Call Lou at (412) 837-3422.

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on spine. Holds up to two years issues. Only $9.75 from USHGA, Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553. SAILMAKING SUPPLIES & hardware. All fabric types. Massachusetts Motorized, P.O. Box 542-G, Cotuit, MA 02635. (413) 736-2426. CRYSTAL AIR SPORT MOTEL at Raccoon Mountain; Bunkhouse, private rustic rooms, regular & waterbeds, video in-room movies, private jacuzzi room, pool, sky gear gifts, fliers work program. FF! 4328 Cummings Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37409. (615) 821- 2546. Chuck & Shari Toth.

Videos & Films 1985 NATIONALS VIDEO, "Feast of Flight," $28. Cloud Base Country Club, P.O. Box 629, Issaquah, WA 98027.

HUNGWELL T'S: Limited edition, black on white T's, S, M, L, XL. $10. Send check to Hungwell T's, Box 2, Goessel, KS 67053. PATCHES & DECALS - USHGA sew-on emblems 3" dia. Full color - $1. Decals, 3W' dia. Inside or outside application. 25C each. P.O. Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553. TEE-SHIRTS with USHGA emblem $8.00 including postage and handling. Californians add 6 % tax. Men's sizes in BLUE and TAN - S, M, L, XL. Limited supply of ORANGE, sizes S, XL. USHGA, P.O. Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553. (805) 944 ..5333, ~~~~~~~~-

SOAR through "THE GRAND CANYON" right in your own living room! 2-hour spectacular helicopter exploration. Breathtaking music. Critically acclaimed. VHS or BETA. Details FREE. Burger Productions, 3217-Y Arville, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 876-2328.

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TYPE: HPII full race. SAIL: All white with red and yellow under surface. Bag color WW kahki with flag. Serial #13083. Faired down tubes. WHERE AND WHEN: Salida, CO June 27, 1987 in ditch at roadside following XC flight. CONTACT: Ken Grubbs, 17325 Rimrock Dr., Golden, CO 80401 (303)

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TYPE: Vision Eclipse 19, white TE, red LE and underside. In dark green glider bag with international orange bag tips. Serial #VEL 5495. Name on card in base tube. WHERE AND WHEN: Woodstock, VA, on June 28. Token from hike-in spot. Seen on maroon van speeding away. CONTACT: Danny Dobbins, 1057 West Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323. (804) 485-5386.

STOLEN WINGS are listed as a service to USHGA members. There is no charge for this service and lost wings may be called in to the office for immediate inclusion in Hang Gliding magazine. Please do call to cancel the listing when gliders are recovered. Periodically, this listing will be purged.

Index To Advertisers Aerial Tease .......................... 48 Airborne ............................. 38 Airworks ............................. 47 ATOL .............................. .48 Ball Varios ........................... 39 Bennett Delta Wing Gliders ............. 18, 21, 28, BC HG Safaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hall Brothers ......................... 48 High Energy .......................... 41 Importabec ........................... 33 KHK ...... , .. , ......... , ............ 39 LEAF ............................... 48

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TYPE: WILLS WING HP 1·1/2, Pacific blue L.lt & top front surface, undiersurface spectrum and white main body. S()(ied bar, hand fairings. WHERE AND WHEN: Torrey Pines, CA, In May from the cartop. CONTACT: Dave Weise, (619) 942-2174 home, (619) 442--0984 work. EQUIPMENT: New stirrup harness. Black with yellow, orange, gold, red stripe on parachute panel. Also white Bell helmet. Stolen from fence post in LZ off Broadway in Boulder, CO, August 27. CONTACT: Dennis Stevens, (303) 449-0774 work, 444-7624 home.

Lookout Mt ........................... 39 Microflight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Moyes ............................... 34 Pacific Airwave ..................... 9, 41 Pagen Books ......................... .46 Paul's Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pine Crest ............................ 33 Publitec .............................. 39 Seedwings ........................ 12, 31 Silver Wings .......................... 41 Systems Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 USHGA .................. 2, 40, IFC, me Wills Wing ........................ 44, 48

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If you own a Wills Wing glider we urge you to send us a large, self-addressed envelope with your glider model and size written on it. In return, we will send you a copy of each service advisory which has been issued for your glider since it was manufactured. This will allow you to check and make sure that your glider is being maintained in an airworthy condition.

• 20,000 ft. fully compensated altimeter • Barometer readout • Flight levels readout • Super-sensitive vario • Up & down audio threshold adjustment • Audio volume adjustment • Optional vario dual range • 10 hour low battery warning • Optional total energy • One year warranty • Money-back guarantee

Send your self-addressed envelope to: Wills Wing, Inc. 1208 H. East Walnut Santa Ana, CA 92701 And don't forget to write your glider model and size on the envelope.

If you are interested in these practical, superbly designed instruments, contact Bob Fisher, 3400 OCEE # 1701, Houston, Texas 77063 (713) 782·6421

Thank You Wills Wing, Inc.

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