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Volume 18
CONTENTS
Issue No. 5
(USPS 017-970-20)
Features 15 Pilot Profiles DAVE SHARP
by Mike Meier
by Mark Mocho
A proposal for a new approach to safety.
Columns 10 Safety Forum
Dave's the fourth guy who flew over 200 miles on June 30, 1987.
12 USHGA Reports by Dick Heckman
18 Balloon Drop
An update on the mode C NPRM.
by Keith Myhre
31 Accident Reports
Towing a hang glider by its king post.
22 Some Guidelines For Towing
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3 Airmail 7 Update 9 Calendar of Events 16 Ratings and Appointments 42 Classified Advertising 48 Stolen Wings 48 Index to Advertisers
Harold discusses the techniques and tricks he's picked up over the years.
32 THE PUPLIT - The History of a Dream Realized by Skip Rifkin, with Bill Chambers Page 32
36 Pilot Report - UP International Axis by Paul B11ms UP is back. Here's a report on their new entry into the high-performance market.
39 The Flying Trapeze ©1988 by Dennis Pagen Uprights, basetubes and belly bars.
COVER: John Pitt in his HP 11 over Canyon Lake, CA. Photo by John Pitt. CENTERSPREAD: Eric Raymond in his UP Axis over Pico Bolivar, the highest point in Venezuela. Photo by Eric Raymond. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES 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. Copyright © United States Hang Gliding Association, Inc. 1988. All rights reserved to Hang Gliding magazine and individual contributors.
MAY 1988
Running into things.
Departments
by Harold Austin
As flying sites become scarce some of the nation's larger clubs are buying them. Here's how two clubs joined forces.
Compiled by Doug Hildreth
Gil Dodgen, F.ditor!Art Director Janie Dodgen, Production David Pounds, Design Consultant Leroy Grannis, Bettina Gray, John Heiney, Staff Photographers
Erik Fair, Staff Writer Harry Martin, 11/ustrator
Office Staff Joyce Isles, Ratings Mary O'Konski, Member Services Lynne Parton, Member Services USHGA Officers: Russ Locke, President Dick Heckman, Vice President Elizabeth Sharp, Secretary Dan Johnson, Treasurer Executive Committee: Russ Locke Dick Heckman Bob Collins Dan Johnson
REGION I: Ken Godwin. REGION 2: Ken Brown, Jay Busby, Russ Locke. REGION 3: Bill Bennett, Walt Dodge, Gregg Lawless. REGION 4: Bob Buxton, Jim Zeiset. REGION 5: Mike King. REGION 6: Ron Kenney. REGION 7: John Woiwode. REGION 8: Bob Collins. REGION 9: Pete Lehmann, Jeff Simms. REGION IO: Dick Heckman, Matt Taber. REGION 11: Carl Boddie. REGION 12: Pete Fournia, P:aul Rikert. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Dan Johnson, G.W. Meadows, Dennis P:agen, Rich Pfeiffer, Elizabeth Sharp. EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS: Everett Langworthy, NAA. HONORARY DIRECTORS: Joe Bulger, Dick Cassetta, Doug Hildreth, Mike Meier, Bob Thompson. The United States Hang Gliding Association Inc. is a division of the Nationa1
Aeronautic Association (NAA) which is the official representative of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FA!), of the v.mld governing body for sport aviation. The NAA, which represents the U.S. at FA! meetings, has delegated to the USHGA supervision of PAI-related hang gliding activities such as record attempts and competition sanctions. HANG GLIDING magazine is published for hang gliding sport enthusiasts to create further interest in the sport, by a means of open communication and to advance 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 returned, 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 017-970) 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 typesetting is provided by !st Impression Typesetting Service, Buena !':ark, Calif. The USHGA is a membercontrolled educational and scientific organization 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, S/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.
AIRMAIL USHGA OFFICE BACKLOG
WILLS NEWSLETTER RESPONSE
Dear Editor, I recently received a stack of mail from the office addressed to me. Some of that mail had been sitting in the office for over six months. I nonnally answer all mail addressed to me, but that may not be practical in this case. If one of those letters was yours, I (and the office) apologize for the mix up. Your mail is important and we are in the process of reorganizing the office to insure that these types of problems don't happen in the future.
Dear Editor, I'm sure that a lot of people will come to your defense regarding Mr. Hanson's letter in the March '88 issue. It seems that Mr. Hanson is one of many people who carry chips on their shoulders and who needs to dump on anyone he can. Regarding the Dawns tumbling at the Nationals: it is a plain fact that they did. Several other gliders have tumbled and broken in Chelan, and other places, under similar conditions. There weren't any articles published regarding the breakups of the Dawn because there weren't any submitted to the editor. The manufacturer apparently didn't feel the need to explain it to the public. If you want infonnation about those incidents, contact the manufacturer, if you can find him, or contact the pilots involved. Get to the bottom of it yourself, then write an article. I think that Mr. Hanson should respect the efforts of Wills Wing in examining accidents, getting to the bottom of the problems and making the effort to get that infonnation to the pilots. Most of this infonnation can be used by all pilots of hang gliders, not just those flying Wills Wing gliders. It seems that Mr. Hanson doubts that the HP could have achieved "70 mph with a high nose angle," and to that I have to say: "Wake up!" In aerobatics it is very easy to exceed that speed. Actually I've given up on my Ball airspeed indicator, because it only reads to 80 mph. I peg that easily in loops. As far as the high G-loading goes, it is too easy to exceed 10 G's, although it's stupid to do so. I fly with an expensive little G-meter so that's how I know. Finally, I couldn't commend the editor enough for putting out the caliber of magazine that he does, and even going so far as to print all of the non-infonnative criticism that he does. He seems to print anything and everything he can, as long as he can get submissions! Whenever your work falls under the public's critical eye you have to expect negative responses. Keep up the good work anyway. You have my sincere compliments on a truly professional publication.
Russ Locke USHGA President Editor's Note: . I also received two boxes full of magazinerelated material that was never fonvarded to me, some of which went back to early 1987. I'm just about caught up on this mess, but if you submitted something in the last year that you are cun·ous about I can be contacted directly at: Gil Dodgen, Hang Gliding Magazine, 12642 Dottie Cir,, Garden Grove, CA 92641 (714) 636-3378. Since the office fonvards mail to me feel free to submit articles, photos or other contributions to the above address. It'll make things easier for the office during our reorganization and speed things up a bit. Please continue to send any advertisingrelated material directly to: VSHGA, P.O. Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553.
THANKS WILLS Dear Editor, It takes a special kind of brain to criticize Wills Wing for their instant response to the report of the HP's breaking under positive load. The nonnal response seems to be denial, followed by nothing, unless we pilots blow the whistle. That Wills built a new test truck, destroyed several gliders and then took the time to explain what they found in a detailed, readable manner (and you bothered to print it) should be applauded. A mass conspiracy to suppress attempts to vindicate the Dawn? Gimmee a break. Thank you Wills. Your concern is appreciated by at least a few of us.
Aaron Swepston Seattle, WA
Greg Shaw Cupertino, CA
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AIRMAIL DEFECTIVECARABINER Dear Editor, A year ago I purchased a Stubai 5,000 Austria steel carabiner and discovered a defect. There is a crack located on the gate in itself, just below the pin that secures the gate to the D-ring. Hold the carabiner upside down and press the gate open. You may find a crack that appears from the rounded end of the gate to the pin. Upon purchasing a second carabiner of the same make I found some of the new biners in the display case to have the same defect. I still feel these are the best biners available, but human error is always possible. Don't take this life support system for granted. Check your carabiner carefully and take the proper precautions. Keith Murray Bradford, NH
ELIMINATING THE COMPETITION Dear Editor, Dennis Pagen's article on the '88 World Meet was quite entertaining, but I was disturbed by the $3,000 boomerang incident. I thought the purpose of the World Meet was to eliminate the competition in the air, not on the ground. If "twenty or so pilots" are going to pressure a nervous pilot to launch, the least they could do is make sure the poor guy gets a hang check. I realize that competition is a cutthroat business, but why should safety take a back seat. Afterall, that German pilot could have been anyone from the U.S. team, or even Dennis Pagen. Congratulations to the U.S. team for their outstanding performance! Harry Martin Northridge, CA
UNDERSTOOD Dear Editor, Now let me see if I have this straight. With National and International classes in the next Nationals, the next Nationals' National Champion will not be the next National Champion. The next Nationals' International Champion will be the next National Champion and be on the next National Team for the next Intema-
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tional Championships, while the next Nationals' National Champion, who is not the next National Champion, will not. Okay, I understand. I understand everything. Mark Sawyer Tucson, AZ
killed and/or injured many people. We all wondered why someone who evidently is so devoted to the sport would jeopardize a beautiful flying site by flying dangerously low over a crowd. C'mon folks, let's fly smart! Fly safe! Mark Schoettler Redondo Beach, CA
CONGRATS WORLD TEAM Dear Editor, I had the opportunity to be one of the officials at the World Championships this year in Australia. As such I was able to follow fairly closely how the various competitors flew in the contest, and also how they acted as representatives of their country, which, whether we like it or not, is a part of being a national team. Our team not only did an excellent job of flying against the strongest field of pilots assembled at a World Championship since I started acting as our delegate to the FAI in 1979, but also in representing us. Jim Zeise! did a great job of organization and management of the team. The team members did a terrific job of flying. The support crew, which didn't receive any help from the USHGA, was dependable and efficient. I got many positive conunents from meet officials and other competitors on our performance, both in the air and on the ground. Congratulations to everyone associated with the team. Dick Heckman
FLAKEY FLYING Dear Editor, On March 20, after a two-year absence from flying Mt. Wilson in Southern California, I was appalled at what I witnessed while 15 to 20 other pilots and I were setting up at launch. Another pilot who had launched earlier, and, as I found out later, is a nationally-recognized competitor, was flying above launch. He was repeatedly diving at the large crowd that had gathered to watch. He would start high, pull the bar to his knees, and make low, high-speed passes less than 25 feet above the crowd before pulling out. At other times he would skim just above the tops of the trees lining the parking area. The other pilots and I couldn't believe what we were seeing. We were all concerned that a slight pilot error or structural failure would have
GLIDER INSPECTION Dear Editor, I feel I must respond to Mr. Haag's suggestion in the February issue that annual glider inspections be required of pilots flying from regulated sites. I am a licensed aircraft airframe and powerplant mechanic and have worked in a hang gliding shop. I have had many opportunities to inspect light aircraft and have found many problems which could have proven dangerous if not fatal prior to my inspection. In all instances the aircraft had been given a thorough annual inspection less than a year prior to mine. If you do not maintain your equipment you may be seriously injured or die as a result of your negligence. I agree that every glider should be thoroughly inspected at least once a year. However, an annual inspection doesn't help if you don't survive to spot a problem that has developed in the interim. I see our sport as a group of mature adults having fun and acting in a responsible manner. I do not see a need to legislate safety except perhaps for tandem flying. Mr. Haag's suggestion demonstrates concern for his fellow pilots, and I'm sure he shows the same consideration on the hill. If we all voluntarily show the same concern then perhaps we won't ever find it necessary to legislate because of someone's carelessness or neglect. Clinton Scott Denver, CO
MORE ON INSURANCE Dear Editor, I would like to add a very important postscript to Doug Hildreth's excellent article "The Before & The After." Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) is an excellent form of salary continuation when you can't earn because of an accident. Many employers
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AIRMAIL offer this type of coverage to their employees as a part of the company's group benefits. Generally there is a modest charge for the coverage. The advantage is that you buy in at a discounted rate because your company is a large purchaser of the insurance. Because the coverage is usually optional and costs extra some folks elect not to get it to save a few bucks a month. You can't get it after you have an accident. But remember this: Most AD&D policies exclude pilots. That's right, as a (hang glider) pilot you are specifically excluded from benefits under most accidental death and dismemberment policies. So read very carefully any exclusions listed in the policy you have or are considering buying. Doug is absolutely correct in saying that hang gliding is a risk sport. Through skill we try to fly more safely. Through education we learn to avoid dangerous conditions. We must manage the risk prudently and professionally. Insurance is a responsible way we can prepare for loss if it should occur. It will help provide for our personal needs and to avoid becoming a burden on our families. Michael Baldinelli Oakland, CA STOMPED TOES Dear Editor, Well, it appears as though we stepped on a few toes when the HGMA issued its advisory on aerobatics in the January issue. That's too bad but that's the way it goes; you can't please all the people all the time. But an advisory is just that - advise to the public - not an edict or law. As pilots we each have the choice to decide which aspects of our sport we will pursue. Judgement of conditions, personal proficiency, limitations of equipment and personal satisfaction (we're in this for fun aren't we?), are all factors in the decision. Just a few last notes: -Aerobatics are not on the check-off list on your way to obtaining a "Hang 5" or a Master rating from the USHGA. -Although it is true that none of the current production gliders are certified for aerobatics, provisions for certifying a glider for aerobatics exist in the HGMA standards. -If you still feel aerobatics are for you, please read the articles by John Heiney in the January issue and Dennis Pagen in the February issue - they are both excellent. Enough said. Mark West HGMA President MAY 1988
ATOLINFO Dear Editor, Recently you published a letter that I can't let slip through. Chris Gagliano's Jetter in the March '88 issue did a good job of bringing to light a possible misconception with regard to "towline tension" versus "hydraulic pressure." A1DL operators are aware of this but the doit-yourself test pilot should be made aware also. Chris' concern with safer towing should be commended and demonstrates the fact that towing is becoming the preferred method of launch in areas where foot-launch sites are available as well as in the flatlands. I also appreciate the references to ATOL equipment. After all, imitation is the highest form of flattery and we are proud that A1DL equipment is the standard that all others are judged against. However, I must take exception to his attempt to instruct A1DL operators in the pressure settings required for safe operation. Each A1DL unit is delivered with instruction. We teach the new operators how to instruct pilots in the Truck Launching techniques as well as how to maintain and operate their equipment. Current ATOL operators should continue to operate their equipment in the normal fashion and disregard information from outside sources. Chris does not own an A1DL System. He tows with one of those "exact copies" he referenced in his letter. There is no exact copy of an ATOL System in that my fingerprints are on every machine, we instruct each new operator, we use only the finest components, and our years of experience reflect in our many satisfied customers and their safety record. After towing with him recently, I think Chris will agree that there are no "exact copies." Jerry Forburger Airtime of Lubbock, Inc.
NO MORE LIABILITY Dear Editor, Property owners in California will not be liable for our hang gliding activities if Assembly Bill 3177 becomes law this year. Assemblyman Bill Bradley has been very kind to introduce an amendment to Section 846 of the Civil Code, adding hang gliding to a law which eliminates the liability of land owners for injuries sustained by people using their property for recreational purposes.
Just one letter or phone call from a constituent to each state representative urging the passage of this legislation will make it happen. Don Betts Pine Valley, CA
TOWING INFO Dear Editor, Two friends and I bought 74 acres last year for the purpose of building houses and an airstrip. After a year of biting the bullet and missing quite a few good flying days, the house is mostly done and now the attention goes to the airstrip. Our local club owns a trike for aerotowing, but I am looking for information on a stationary winch. (My wife, who cannot fly the trike, could operate the winch!) If there is anyone out there who has one to sell, has plans or information on how to build one, or has used a winch or knows someone who has, I'm looking for any information I can find. Our strip is 1800 feet long so truck towing wouldn't really be practical. I'm also very interested in step towing. Rick Mullins 1638 B Twelve Mile Road New Richmond, Ohio 45157 (513) 553-6299 evenings
GOOD BUSINESS Dear Editor, I'm writing to tell you about one of your advertisers, Hall Brothers, and how they stand behind their customers. I had a set of Hall 5 " control bar wheels that needed new wheel hubs. I asked them to send them to me COD. In one week I received my hubs at no charge. I think this shows great customer support. Gary Long Rockton, PA
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UPDATE NEW MEMBERS SUBMITTED BY BUSINESSES-FEB.-MAR. The H.G. Center of San Diego ...... 27 Mission Soaring Center ............. 24 Tradewinds Hang Gliding ........... 24 Windsports International ............ 19 Hang Glider Emporium ............ 18 High Adventure ................... 18 Lookout Mountain Flight Park ....... 18 Western Hang Gliders .............. 12 Kitty Hawk Kites East .............. 8 Hawaiian Airsports ................. 7 Golden Sky Sails ................... 5 Natural High Hang Gliding .......... 5 Free Spirit Sky Surfing .............. 4 Fly America ....................... 3 Prairie Hang Gliding ................ 2 Red River Aircraft ................. 2 Arizona Windsports ................. 2 Chandelle . . . . . .................... 2 Nova-Air ......................... 2 The following schools submitted on new member during the months of February and March: Santa Barbara Hang Gliding, Southwind Hang Gliding, The Hang Glider Shop of Ventura, Kite World, Sail Wings, Hang Flight Systems, Dunlap Flight Park, Wasatch Wings, Susquehana Flight Park, San Francisco Windsports, High Sierra Sports, Airplayin', Mountain Wings, UP over New Mexico. WOMEN'S TEAM Ts As a show of support for the newlyformed Women's World Team, Pacific Airwave has developed a special run of Aspire Higher/Crop Tops. These fashionable shirts are pink (good guess?) or aqua teal. They sell for $15.00. Of this $15.00 Pacific Airwave will donate $7.50 to the Women's World Team. What do they look like you wonder? Close your eyes and imagine looking into a blue sky with puffy cumies. One of the puffy clouds is carved with the phrase Aspire Higher; you can see through the puffy cloud to the backdrop of blue or in this case pink or aqua teal. Contact: Pacific Airwave, 1083 Madison, Salinas, CA 93912.
MAY 1988
PARAGLIDING/SOARING CLINIC
The first annual paragliding/hang gliding soaring clinic will be conducted in Salt Lake City, Utah, May 28-31, Memorial Day weekend. It is open to Novice pilots and above. There will be three days of hang glider soaring and a full day set aside on May 31 specifically for paragliding. The seminar will cover ground handling and landings as well as the folding and packing of a paraglider. It is sponsored by the Colorado Hang Gliding Center and reservations with deposit are required. Cost for both clinics is $235.00. Cost for paragliding only is $75.00. For a schedule and more details contact: Colorado Hang Gliding (303) 278-9566.
USHGA ANNOUNCES SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST We need a new modern shirt design that can be worn by the membership with pride and sold by our dealers as fast as we can ship. How about some creative help? We need a design that looks good on long- and short-sleeved Ts. USHGA will pay a $50 reward for the top three sketches as selected by the acting Executive Director. The three winners will be notified on July 1, 1988 and must re-submit their entries, screen-ready, in order to receive payment. The final selection will be made from the screen-ready entries and that artist will win $50 additional on Aug. 1, 1988. Colors should be shown on final entries but need not be separated. Send your sketch to: USHGA Shirt Contest, Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553. NEW INSTRUMENTS-OWENS SEMINAR
RANGER/HANG GLIDER PILOT NEEDED Rich Romero is looking for an Advanced-rated pilot to be in charge of the hang gliding program at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park, California. This person will also be responsible for fee collection at the 107-site campground. Benefits include flying. Training will be given, and the employee will be paid $6.50 per hour with housing at Glacier Point provided for $50 to $100 per month. The position lasts from approximately May 15 to Sept. 30. Yosemite is three hours from the Owens Valley, four hours from San Francisco, and two-anda-half hours from Dunlap. Interested people may contact: Ranger Rich Romero, P.O. Box 2171, Wawona, Yosemite, CA 95389 (209) 375-6391 (work), 372-4252 (home).
Air Tech Electronics announces their new family of pocket instruments. Included are a pocket vario, the pocket combi (vario, altimeter, battery indicator and sink/climb audio), and a pocket altimeter (four digit with or without audio). Also included is the Thermal Snoopy. World Wide Hang Gliding Safaris has organized another Owens Valley seminar which will take place July 1-9, 1988. Joe Bostik will be the featured guest speaker on July 1. Included are daily weather briefings, base camp accommodations, retrieval, complete equipment lists, maps and literature. Achim Hageman will
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USHGA wishes to thank all the who eontributed to this calendar: Ines Roberts, Mark John Minnick, Bob Dave Gibson, Gini Rob Kells, Allain and Jim Grissom. W,:'re up for the 1989 calendar which will be available from USHGA or your local dealer l of this year. If you have a photo you think is a candidate, semi it in. should be (not color slides Kodachrome 64. Either tical or horizontal formats are au."'"'"'""· Send your contribution to: USHGA Calendar Photo Attn. Gil P.O. Box 500 Pearblossom, Please include a se]f.addressed for the return of your slide. AH material will be returned by l, 1988.
STEWART SMITH VIDEO A T,·ibute to Stewart Smith was created to be live for and friends at the "Save The Masters Grandfather Mountain. The 15-minute ovation from land fl this HANG G!.IDING
· show was designed to speak to seasoned pilots and to the families that are affected by the hang gliding addiction. Three projectors in unison move the 420 slides at speeds that simulate motion, and the visual display is matched with lyrics and a stereo sound track. Kathy Smith's request for a copy inspired the transfer to video tape and makes other copies available. All tapes will be made from a 3/4 11 master and 50% of the profits will be donated to Stewart's family. The price is $30.00. Send check payable to: Doug Rice, 100 Willow Creek Rd. Apt. 107-B, WinstonSalem, NC 27105 (919) 377-2650.
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'88 World Team Pins can still be ordered. Funds received for these pins will be contributed to the 1989 World Team Fund. Send $10 for your pin to:
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Calendar May 21-22: Girls Wanna Have Fun fly-in/demo daze at Ed Levin Park, near Milpitas, CA. Contact: Lynda Nelson, 1863 Dalton Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035. May 28-30: Annual Dry Canyon Fly-In, Alamogordo, NM. Meet at Alamogordo KOA on 24th St. at 9 AM each day. Contact: Kent Robinson, 1311 17th St., Alamogordo, NM 88310 (505) 437-7644 or Greg Bouten (505) 437-8503.
P.O. Box 500 Pearblossom, CA 93553 July 1-9: Owens XC seminar. Joe Bostik guest speaker on July 1. ICP (Basic and Advanced) at Horseshoe. Oct. 15-29: Himalaya expedition. Jan. 14-28: Virgin Islands expedition. Contact: Achim Hageman, 29 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 962-8999.
June/July: European Thermal Tours hang gliding safaris. Contact: Ron White, 10 Power St., Spencer, MA 01562 (617) 885-6073.
July 2-7: Chelan, Washington XC Classic. July 8 rain day. Entry $45 check or M.O. Special Olympics benefit. Contact: Richard Gilmore, 7049 34th NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 522-8067.
June 11: Crestline Flyathon '88. Benefit for Crippled Children's Society. Contact: Debbi Renshaw, P.O. Box 23073, San Bernardino, CA 92406 (714) 880-3888.
July 1-17: Sixth European Hang Gliding Championships, Alpago, Italy. Pilots wishing to represent the U.S. must file entry through USHGA (805) 944-5333.
June 25.July 1: Owens Valley X-C Classic. Contact: Tom Kreyche, 855 Waller St. #5, San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 621-4359 evenings.
July 2-10: Chelan X-C Classic. Open X-C distance, Hang Ill required. Contact: Richard Gilmore, 7049 34th NE, Seattle, WA 98115.
June 25-26: 10th Annual Starthistle Meet, Woodrat Mt., Ruch, Oregon (offI-5 en route to Chelan/Grouse). World and Sporting classes. $20 in advance or $25 day of meet. Contact: Rogue Valley HGA, P.O. Box 311, Medford, OR 97501 (503) 482-8766.
July 30-Aug. 7: 11th Annual Mont St. Pierre flyin. Contact: Claude Mercier, 49 rue PierreMercier, Mont St. Pierre, Quebec, CANADA GOE lVO (418) 797-2260, 2222.
June 25.July 1: 10th Anniversary Owens Valley Cross-Country Classic. Contact: Tom Kreyche, 855 Waller St., #5, San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 621-4359 (evenings). June 27.July 10: European Paragliding Championship, St. Hilaire, France. Contact: Catherine Schmider, Le Chalet, 38720 St. Hilaire du Touvet, France.
MAY 1988
Sept. 9·18: Masters of Hang Gliding. Pilots' meeting Sept. 8. Contact: Catherine Morton, Grandfather Mt., U.S. 221 and The Parkway, Linville, NC 28646 (704) 733-2013. Sept. 12·18: 15th Annual Telluride Hang Gliding Festival. Send $70 preregistration. Contact: Telluride Air Force, Box 456, Telluride, CO 81435 (303) 728-3475, 728-4772. For lodging reservations call (303) 728-4431.
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SAFETY FORUM
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New Approach To Safety by Mike Meier Year after year an unacceptably large number of our fellow pilots die or are seriously injured in hang gliding accidents. Year after year these accidents are reported in Hang Gliding magazine, and the elder statesman of our sport respond by writing articles on what we, as pilots, need to do to improve our safety record. These articles are directed towards educating the pilots as to the cause of serious accidents, in the hope that such education will reduce the rate of accidents. This hope rests on the assumption that such accidents result, at least in part, from ignorance or insufficient skills, and that instruction directed towards increasing the level of knowledge and skill among pilots will reduce the accident rate. This is a perfectly reasonable and responsible approach, based on a completely reasonable assumption. Certainly pilot education is a vital part of any program to enhance pilot safety. During the last few years, and up until this past year, it seemed as though this approach was working very well; fatal accidents were fewer in number each year, and our sport seemed to be improving its safety record. Then came 1987. At last count there were 18 U.S. fatalities last year. They came from all of the old familiar causes, and seemed to indicate that maybe we really haven't learned anything after all. It now seems likely that our statistical improvement in safety between 1976 and 1986 may not have reflected the real gains we thought it did. During this time the sport of hang gliding in the U.S. underwent a continuous decline in the level of participation. The average age, income and experience level of the pilots remaining in the sport went way up as the fringe elements left the sport, and the accident rate, not surprisingly in retrospect, went way down. This trend turned around sometime within the last few years. Pilots who had left the sport began to come back, and greater numbers of new pilots entered the sport. The fatality rate shot up dramatically. What follows is a proposal for a new ap-
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proach to improving safety in hang gliding. It is not intended to replace an approach based on education but to supplement it. It is based on a different assumption than the old approach. This new assumption is that pilots have accidents not simply because thay have insufficient skills or knowledge to fly safely, but also because they have insufficient incentive to fly safely. Listen. Here's what I think. I think a major reason most pilots fly hang gliders is for recognition. Love of flight enters into it, sure, but recognition and the associated ego gratification are, I believe, powerful motivators. Now you can achieve recognition in the outside world simply by flying a hang glider; that's dramatic enough to make you special to the woofs. But how can you achieve recognition among your peers within the sport? Well, here are the most successful ways. You can excel at competition or crosscountry flying, and get your name in the magazine for your achievements; you can excel at aerobatic flying and get your picture on the cover of the magazine for your achievements; or you can get killed and get your name in the magazine in an accident report. All of these means for achieving recognition have one thing in common; they are likely to compromise your safety. To excel at competition, cross-country, or aerobatics, you have to continuously push hard against the limits of your own abilities and knowledge. This is in violation of the basic safety rules of flying: Thou shalt operate within the limitations of your skills, knowledge and judgement. All pilots must violate this rule to some extent, you cannot progress if you don't try new things. However, your personal level of safety goes down dramatically to the extent that you widen the gap between what you attempt to do and what you have previously proven yourself to be capable of. This is where I have trouble with the assumption that accidents result primarily from lack of knowledge or skill. I have always
told students and woofos who ask about the danger of hang gliding that the level of danger depends not on the pilot's level of skill or knowledge, but on his or her attitude; that at any level of skill or knowledge a pilot can fly safely by choosing to operate within his or her own limitations. The question then becomes, why don't more pilots choose to do so, and how can we give them incentive to so choose? It's easy to understand why this question hasn't been asked much. On the surface, it would seem that no incentive for safe behavior should be necessary. After all, isn't the preservation of one's own life and health a sufficient incentive to fly safely? How could it not be? I don't know how, but I suspect that is isn't. I therefore propose that the USHGA undertake to provide additional incentive for safe flying. I propose that we create a series of USHGA awards for safe flying, and that we endeavor to make these awards the most prestigious and sought-after awards available in hang gliding. I propose an award system with four levels: bronze, silver, gold and diamond. Each award would be earned by a pilot logging a specific number of consecutive safe flights. A safe flight is a flight which includes a launch and landing, and which does not result in any injury to the pilot which requires treatment by any licensed medical professional. Broken downtubes are okay; broken arms, lacerations requiring stitches, etc. are not. (A launch must begin from a complete stop, and a landing must involve a complete arrest of forward motion.) The criteria for a safe flight have been chosen for maximum simplicity and ease of verification. Any injury could, with a little less luck, be a fatality. Some crashes or other incidents which don't produce injury might also result in a fatality, but this is subjective and difficult to judge. The bronze award would be for 200 consecutive safe flights. The silver would be for 500, the gold for 1,000, and the first diamond for 2,000. Additional diamonds, up to five, would be awarded, one for each additional 1,000 consecutive safe flights. All flights qualifying a pilot for the award must be logged, and the log entry must contain the date, location and duration of the flight, and must contain the name of one person who can offer reasonable assurance that the flight took place, and attest to the fact the the flight did not result in injury which required treatment by a licensed medical professional. The person need not have witnessed the flight. Everybody starts together at zero; only flights occurring on or after some starting date, perhaps May 23rd, 1988 (Otto Lilienthal's birthday) can
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SAFETY FORUM count. Pilot's applying for an award must submit their logbooks to a Regional Director, who will investigate the veracity of the application, and for bronze and sliver awards, issue the award. Pending applications for gold and diamond awards would be published in Hang Gliding magazine and reviewed by the USHGA Board of Directors before the awards would be granted. Winners of the bronze and silver awards would receive a suitable pin and plaque, and have their names and pictures in Hang Gliding magazine. Winners of the gold and diamond awards would, in addition, be invited to receive their awards at the USHGA board of directors meeting. To really make the program work we ought to provide additional financial incentive. Each year a glider and other smaller prizes should be raffled off. Pilots eligible for the raffle would be those who had earned at least a
bronze award, and who had maintained an unbroken string of consecutive safe flights since their most recent award. Each qualifying pilot would have a number of chances to win equal to the total number of consecutive safe flights he has logged since his last unsafe flight. The longer the unbroken string of safe flights, the greater the chance to win. The first thing one might expect if we instituted a program like this is that pilots would find a way to "cheat." The easiest way to cheat would be to artificially increase one's number of flights. A pilot might choose to go out to the training hill and do 20 or 30 short flights to get an extra 20 or 30 takeoffs and landings. Pilots might elect to go flying in smooth, non-soarable conditions when they otherwise would have stayed home, in order to build up their takeoff and landing totals. The other thing we might expect is that pilots might become more conservative,
especially as their unbroken string of safe flights began to grow. They might decide not to fly, if conditions were unsuitable at launch, or to land a few miles shorter on a crosscountry flight in order to land in a safer field. The whole thing might not work. Maybe the need by pilots to feel macho is too strong for any award or incentive system based on safety to succeed. On the other hand, maybe it would work. I think it's worth a try. I know it's possible to earn at least a gold award with two diamonds, because I know a pilot who has logged more than 3,000 consecutive safe hang glider flights. He wouldn't be eligible under this proposal, since everyone has to start together at zero. But he's anxious to start working on his first bronze. How about you?•
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USHGA REPORTS
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MODECNPRM by Dick Heckman Congress and the FAA are after us. Actually they just missed us for now. There is a notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) out which would require any aircraft within 40 nautical miles of a terminal area radar, or above 6,000' AGL or 12,500' MSL, to carry an operating mode C (altitude encoding) transponder. If we were aircraft we would be out of business. Legally, by the FAA present definition, we're not aircraft so at the moment we are not affected. If we are to be regulated the FAA will have to go out with another NPRM. If we make too much noise right now we could be the subject of the NPRM. We are in a sort of catch 22 situation. After talking to the AOPA, the NAA and the FAA it looks like we should lend as much help as individuals as we can, but not make a formal statement from the Association. In other words, lay low as hang glider pilots but write as pilot citizens. We need to support reduction of the proposed 40 nautical-mile radius around any terminal radar back to 20 nautical
miles around only TCAs. That's where the problems are, not around every terminal radar. We should support climb and descent corridors for major airports instead of circular wedding cakes. We need to point out that the present NPRM will eliminate practically all forms of sporting aviation. We need to complain to the FAA and our congressmen about the situation, not as hang glider pilots but as airmen. We need to say and do these things now, because we are bound to be brought into this thing later, and any provisions which help the rest of sporting aviation will help us in the long run. We should point out that, internationally, the countries that have the most active participation in sporting aviation also have the strongest aerospace industries. This is not a fluke of statistics. Access to things aeronautical leads to career choices in aeronautical fields, and public support for aerospace projects. We should also make the point that the international Olympic Committee has made three aeronautical sports candidates for
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querque, New Mexico who You he's been and he's been most of us on cross-country and recreational got his Intermediate is so it appears we're have to put up with him for while took his first instruction in Over New from Chuck Woods' Mexico" school. brce:r.ed his first lessons, far less sand than the average student. Soon after the Basic 200 to
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it out. His first X-C 72-mile shot from Tetilla to Mexico. The other "Under 50" pilots in the 1987 start:e.d for their entry Dave made a 98-miler a matit was matter of hours. The next Dave and made 104 miles to Santa the 100-mile celebrahome, tion wa~ pretty brief. On the driver lost control a vehicle and rolled his car on with no Interstate 40. Dave and the driver but Wills Suban1
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in the weeks that followed. borrowed When the HP was he got from Owens Horseshoe saw him land at Benton for 93 miles. And then came June 30. Dave became the fourth pilot to ever break the 200·-mile barrier. It took him over nine Tudor says, "I think Dave is new young in the Aocmlurtg to Jim Lee, "Dave 1.,u1i,1,,u;,11uy shown himself to be one of in New Mexieo, but it was his in the Owens that in the him to be one of the top forward to with nation. I'm him in the future national contests." He adds, "Once Sandia shows itself to be a top It must be, since only six in the world have flown over 200 miles and two of them are from for the winter months, at Sandia Peak Ski Area. It seems like an ideal outdoors and it ""' ,uu,1 terfere with summe1time Dave intends to fly full time, spcmsc)rsltnp from Sandia Moun·
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RATINGS AND APPOINTMENTS BEGINNER RATINGS PILOT: City, State; Instructor Region 2 KEITH BROWN: Sunnyvale, CA; I'at Denevan - KERRY EDWARDS: Folsom, CA; Jeff Mott - ERIC JUNE: Morgan Hill, CA; I'at Denevan - ROBERI' KYJ_,E: San Francisco, CA; Jeff Greenbaum PRISCILLA MARI'IN: San Francisco, CA; I'at Denevan - ROBERI' PERKINS: Newark, CA; Rob Engom - ANDRE PRIVE: Pleasanton, CA; Rob Engom - DAVID TAYLOR: Newark, CA; Rob Engom THOMAS TUFTS: Sacramento, CA; Jeff Mott
Region 12 LIZ BERI'ANG: New Britain, CT; Rob Bicknell - LISA ANNE GELETTA: N. Brunswick, NJ; I'aul Voight - DOUGLAS LADD: Rochester, NY; Bob McGovern ROBERI' MOORE: Trenton, NJ; Mark Frasca - JAMES O'BRIEN: S. Amboy, NJ; Matt Taber - DAVID STAEBLER: Pennington, NJ; Bill Umstattd FOREIGN ROCKLYN COPITHORN: Souffville, Canada; Matt Taber
PILOT: City, State; Observer Region 1 BLAIR ALBERT: Portland, OR; Russ Tworoger - DARRELL HAMBLEY: Bothell, WA; Kamron Blevins - KONRAD KURP: Anacortes, WA; Mike Daily - BRIAN SWENSON: Tacoma, WA; David Chadwick
Region 4 JARED DAVIS: Carbondale, CO; Jim Shaw
Region 2 TOM B. CLARK: Morgan Hill, CA; Jim Woodward - EDWARD CLINE: Sunnyvale, CA; I'at Denevan - GORDON LINK: Hayward, CA; Dan Murphy - MARK MERRILL: Belmont, CA; Jeff Greenbaum PAT ORDWAY: Pebble Beach, CA; Chris Crescioli - FRANKLIN PITTS: North Highland, CA; Jeff Mott - RUSSELL THOMPSON: San Leandro, CA; Charlie Whitehill - DAVE WILLS: Mountain View, CA; Rob Engom - ROBERI' YAMANE: Los Altos, CA; Rob Engom
Region 7 BRYAN CAMPBELL: W. Lafayette, IN; Rob Kreske - ERIC SCHUDT: Frankport, IL; Matt Taber Region 9 ROBERI' DAVIS: Chesapeake, VA; Rob Bachman - STEPHEN MACMILLAN: Virginia Beach, VA; George Reeves - JEFF SCHANTZ: Youngstown, OH; Mike Del Signore Region 10
JIM BRUTON: Charlotte, NC; George Reeves - JEFFREY DODGEN: Dunwoody, GA; Buzz Chalmers - JAMES PITTMAN: E. I'aletka, FL; Matt Taber - RALPH ROWE: I'aletka, FL; Matt Taber Region 11 KELLY SCROGGINS: Schreveport, LA; Lawrence Haney
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Region 7 ROBERI' LACATENA: Chicago, IL; Brad Kushner - DERRICK NEDZEL: Chicago, IL; Brad Kushner Region 8 GREGG ELMERGREEN: Hooksett, NH; Jeff Nicolay - DENNIS WINSLOW: Portland, ME; Jeff Nicolay
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Region 3 ANDREAS ANDREWS: Honolulu, HI; Michael Benson - LORENA HILLMAN: I'aia, HI; David Darling - CHARLES JOHNSON: Spring Valley, CA; William Henry
Region 6 JERRY FAGEN: DeMotte, IN; Matt Taber FLOYD HARRIS: Russellville, AR; Lawrence Haney - STEVEN KLINE: Overland I'ark, KS; Robert Black - JOHN MITCHELL: Hammond, IN; Matt Taber
Region 6 CHRIS PRICE: Searcy, AR; Lawrence Haney - KEVIN WEAVER: Kansas City, MO; Buzz Chalmers
Region 9 KEN CHURCH: West Chester, PA; Jeff Harper - PAUL MASTERS: Strongsville, OH; Doug Gordon - MITCHELL SlilPLEY: Norfolk, VA; Chris Thompson - RICK WEBER: Olmstead Falls, OH; Mike Del Signore Region 10 JORGE DeCUBAS: Decatur, GA; Buzz Chalmers - BRADLEY KINCHELOE: Graham, NC; Jake Alspaugh - JOSEPH LOUDERMILK: Red Bank, TN; Buzz Chalmers - RICKY SIMEONSSON: Red Bank, TN; Buzz Chalmers Region 12 DON SWEET: Rochester, NY; Thomas Forester
INTERMEDIATE RATINGS PILOT: City, State; Observer
Region 3 ROBERTO FIGUEROA: Orange, CA; Rob McKenzie - RAINER HOLLERBACH: LaJolla, CA; John Ryan - SANDRA KING: San Diego, CA; John Ryan - MARK KRAUS: San Diego, CA; William Henry ROBERI' MARTIN: Ventura, CA; Jim Woods - GARY MILLER: Goleta, CA; Achim Hageman - GREG ROSSIGNOL: San Diego, CA; John Ryan Region 4 PAULA SMITH: Fountain Hills, AZ; Bill Holmes • BOB SPENCER: Ogden, UT; Robert Millman - JAMES WAGNER: Mesa, AZ; Doug Gordon Region 5 JOEL FROEHLICH: Missoula, MT; Lee Metzgar - ROBERT NELSON: Jackson, WY; Roger Lockwood
Region 2 ROBERI' BUSICK: Carmel, CA; Dave Bowen - JACK FLOWER: Fremont, CA; Jeff Walker - THOMAS KOPP: San Jose, CA; Dan Murphy - GEORGE PROUDFOOT: Fremont, CA; I'at Denevan - KEN SHAW: Redding, CA; Phil Sergent - PAUL WATKINS: Reno, NV; Ray Leonard LARRY WITTENBAUGH: Sunnyvale, CA; Jeff Wagner Region 3 DAVID CRAIG: LaMesa, CA; William Henry - AL GARDNER: Carmel Valley, CA; Jim Johns - BOB MACKEY: San Diego, CA; William Henry - SUSAN SALTER: San Diego, CA; William Henry - MARI'IN WAGEMAN: Santee, CA; John Ryan
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Region 4 MIKE ELLSWOKI'H: Tucson, AZ; Bob Stout - JEFF Gll,KEY: Albuquerque, NM; Chuck Woods
Region 5 PAUL ECKERSON: Lincoln, NE; John Green
Foreign MICHAEL 0'100LE: British Columbia, Canada; Jeff Greenbaum
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MASTER RATINGS PILOT: City, State; Observer Region 7 RALPH KARS10N: St. Paul, MN; Bruce Case Region 8 RANDY ADAMS: Stockbridge, MA; Robert Collins
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Balloon Drop by Keith Myhre
November 8, 6 A.M. - the alarm goes off. I must be crazy. This is too early for any normal human being to be getting out of bed on a Sunday. But as the verse goes, "Airtime is Airtime." This would be my second attempt at dropping from a hot-air balloon. Saturday, the 7th, was the first; but conditions were not ideal and we had to scrub the flight and wait another day. Sunday would prove to be a different story. Here in Montana, when the weather turns cold, the only way to get that precious airtime is to tow or find a long, smooth, easy-to-get-to ridge facing into the wind. Sound familiar? I have yet to tow, but ridge soaring I have done plenty and thoroughly enjoy, although high altitude is usually not on the agenda, especially in the cold season. There is an alternative though, if you have the good fortune to meet someone like Mike Wemple. Mike is a hot-air balloon pilot and a very good one at that. Mike and I met when my hang gliding career started not too long ago. I am a rookie. When he discovered I was a pilot, he mentioned balloon dropping. I had read something about dropping but didn't know any details. Mike offered to drop me if I would fill out the proper paperwork. (Balloons are regulated by the FAA.) In all, it took about a monthand-a-halfs worth of mailing in and signing this and that. It turned out that it
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was Mike who had to sign and fill out everything though. The FAA didn't want to know anything about the hang glider or hang glider pilot. Their only concern was that the structure of the balloon not be altered in any way and that its flight capabilities not be hindered at all. Prior to the FAA's approval, Mike and I tested the entire system using a crane at a place called Oscar's Dreamland south of Billings. Oscar has all kinds of antique machinery, from farm tractors to army tanks. After hoisting the balloon basket we set up the suspension system and glider. I hooked in and at four inches off the ground, with foam rubber pads in place, I pulled the release. It worked great. After about 10 drops and a couple of minor changes, we were set. The release system consists of a standard sailplane release, 1/8" support cable and some high-strength ropes and carabiners. With the FAA's approval all we needed was a location and a date. The location was already picked out and a weekend seemed like the most logical day. The approval papers came through on Monday, the 2nd of November, so Saturday, the 7th, was our first attempt. Let me point out that the paperwork is set up so that an unlimited number of drops may be performed in a year's time (November, 1987 to November, 1988) by the designated balloon and glider pilots. The site was five miles north of Billings,
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wife and and my were also there. At 8:15 A.M. hooked in and settled into my harness about feet off the Mike guys with the ropes and up we went. way to launch ever invented. We climbed at 400 with the 10,000 feet above sea level ; 3,500 feet MSL. At 10,000' launch is we asked the for clearance 12,000' and got it. At 12,000' we leveled and descent in order for me to release. The balloon must be in a cent to avoid co1mpl!c1atHms laumchin1g the the descent my started to rotate to the When it did not stop went back up to 12,000' and started over. This time didn't wait for it
past my chest and waited for the luff lines to do their Then the sudden and I was About 100 feet was lost in the stall and Inrecovery, but I wasn't all over the stead, was cruised over one of the other balloons us in the that that had and then turned back toward launch. was for me to back The launch and land where we took off. There was not much of headwind to at all, and I had of altitude to reach When I reached the was still al 9,500 feet We had drifted about five to six miles total durour ascent. The total time 50 minutes 20 minutes to altitude 30 minutes after release. Not too bad. very smooth and the morn·· The air sunrise was beautiful as ever here in
more and would en·· courage all you to try to do a if you get the chance. It's fun, sornethirtg different; and who knows, could be famous for a and promote this great sport 1hat too few safe. Ill [9
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out of the tow vehi·an observer
crosswind situations. terrain may be but the winch/tow vehicle must be able to maintain visual contact with the at all times. After you have secured a site you must determine what type of tow system for you and your site. Now you to need some basic First need or center-of-mass tow bridle. You will need two-way radios for the launch crew and the tow vehicle, field for the tow
controlled
I have witnessed I have yet to result from a link break. What I have saved from excess tow forces and with failed releases who were able to break their links. J have also seen turn downwind after the
bluffs.
was at the top of the tow when an inexreel operator raised the tow pressure at the reel. His bridle '"""'r"t"n from his harness but remained attached at the keel. This resulted in a structural failure of the
twine tied in
a fisherman's knot. not but which may cause downwind turbulence in some
winter tandem tow. GLIDING
with our eqt1iprne111t The follow·
last of tow duties first, and land. rotate with the first after have the tow vehiele driver/wineh operator. His is to sure the tow the a proper level tow. have an observer at the tow the vehicle who has the should be determines if termi11i1t1:d at any and either tells the stop the winch. the launch we have a launch who hooks up tow lines, does harness handles the and radio duties.
and towing experience in this classic.
about
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When the gauge at 1m:-te:ns,ton pressure the vehicle stops and radios launch that he is to tow. With the radio, the launch observer confirms tow line tension and the tow vehiele's readiness to tow. When is the tells the launch observer to The launch radios the tow vehicle to rep,eatmg the eommand several times, while drcipping the The tow observer the confirms the radio message by is down. It is also that the if he tells the driver when the the first several hundred the launch observer stays to stop the if he a the remainder of the the responsibility for stopping the tow to the tow observer. When the the top of the tow, the tow observer lets the driver know that a release is near. If the is unable to release the tow line, the observer tells the driver and increases tow ,·n·,,,0,111·" past the link limits, brcak1mg it and the to get off tow vehicle then drives back to to tow. launch where another is
of to establish launch order and routines. Maintain businesslike atn:ms:phere around launch; avoid idle chat·· and distractions which may upset the to go launch routine. Have your the tow line baek. You are more to make mistakes when you rnsh. meommg aircraft before launch
down and pull the release. Before back into the tow line ALWAYS do another harness check. This is very for foot-launched For these pilots, who are used to do· ing only one hook-in, in" to the tow line takes the at least, of Ask the launch assistant to hold the release up so that you can cheek it. Never trust anyone. This is also true on your harness eheek; look back and cheek that yonr harness lines are clear and that your earabiner is locked. Confirm all radio transmissions a sim· will do. are a winch it would he a idea to use an intercom-· type system to avoid the outside interference prc,ble:ms associated with two-way radios. communication Never tow unless has been established. Never tow without some form of link. Payout reels and winehes do fail. I am aware of incident5 on both types of systems that eould have been avoided by their use. The #21 twisted twine that we use has proveu very reliable; it will break when it has to, and yet I have made number of foot.launch tandem usa "standard" #21 link, with no pro· blems. I also believe, as failsafe it would he idea to have way to the line at the wineh or reel. Another idea is a line release at the static tow vehicle. is still Remember that aU our pe1·1mental and we should do eve,rythu1g
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Running Into Trees compiled by Doug Hildreth Pilot Rating: Advanced Glider: WW Sport Event: Pilot got low looking for lift, was unable to find it, could not reach primary landing area. Chose a small clearing for emergency landing, but on approach hit wing tip on tree. Glider fell to the ground. Pelvic and lower extremity fractures. Pilot Rating: Novice Glider: Air Wave Magic Event: After a successful flight, pilot was approaching the landing area. May have had in-flight medical problem. Turned downwind and flew past the downwind edge of the field, flying fast. Wing tip hit a tree, and glider fell to the ground. Pilot died (1987). Pilot Rating: Intermediate Glider: UP Gemini Event: Pilot stalled immediately after launch with slight dive and recovery. Control bar brushed top of tree with another stall, dive and recovery. Wing tip hit tree, glider slid to the ground. Pilot died (1985). Pilot Rating: Novice Glider: Pacific Windcraft Eclipse Event: Pilot misjudged landing approach. Made good tree landing. Pilot decided to climb down tree, fell out of tree and broke leg. Comment In 1987 15 pilots flew into trees. Hitting a tree is very dangerous and must be avoided at all cost. This is to be distinguished from landing in a tree. If the glider is flying at 22 mph and stalls at 20 mph it takes very little energy to cause the glider to stall. If a MAY 1988
wing tip just brushes a tree when approaching the landing area that wing will almost certainly slow down enough to stall, tum the glider and put it in either a nose-down or wing-down dive into the ground. The further out on the wing the tree makes contact the less force is required to stall the wing. In this situation the glider is al ways between 20 and 80 feet off the ground - high enough to pick up plenty of speed during the fall, but too low to recover. Unless you have personally experienced it, it is difficult to comprehend how minimal a "brush" it takes to stall the glider, and how fast the glider drops to the ground. Avoidance of trees on takeoff and landing approach is extremely crucial. Avoid low approaches over the trees; try to make downwind, base and final within the confines of the landing field. If there is no way you can miss a tree then land in it, don't hit it. A few years ago there were some excellent articles about tree landings in this magazine. I think it's time for one of our East Coast pilots to do an update on this. The trick seems to be to pick a bushy tree, land in it without overshooting, and make the glider stick. Cover your face and cross your legs. Don't fall out of the tree after you've landed. Carry some light strong cord to lower yourself. (The length depends on the average height of the trees in your area.) In a tight situation, where you feel there is no way to avoid hitting a tree, throwing your parachute may be the best option. It's a difficult decision to make emotionally, but is probably the safest procedure when faced with a tall tree landing in the middle of nowhere. Respect those trees!•
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own common bond between two orJ~arnz11tHms that had often been better
achievements and contributions to sport. in the mid-Atlantic section for those who have been the
GLIDING
landowner got tired descertdi!'tg on his property we<:kend. The land·
of new home construction. had been discontent
another partner, at restaurant in Thurmont. We talked numbers
mcidest trea.sm:ies ran short? (In some installment land sales con· the as well.
discussions were
va11e, -111. and ob· 1
tained information about how much was still owed on the property (about and whether he was interested in to us (he entertained the idea). cost out The Other was put Brothers and settlement about feasible and
that each club would solicit members for no-interest back out of the eventual pro· from
it
that anyone who loaned $150 would receive of
at the meeting and got green (Someone had earlier dubbed effort the "CHGA/MHGA choo-choo," and then.) it was In the meantime, Gothic had sent me more accurate The balance was than first realiz,ed and the amount The Other Brothers was lower than GLIDING
omHtnrd interest in the
to us.
Michael didn't want to see the site lost well off that he deduction. (CHGA had IRS:-aooroved nor1-orut1t corporaticm status.) apace. Bill Criste, member (and who 9 Director), donated in the paitm:rsltlip
I drove once more to Mc:ccmnew:sburg of October the sunny and it seemed the were on us. The settlement did have some last-minute snafus and I found at documents correct some discre,oai1ci13s between the deed and The Other Brothers'
bore it property. But it was ours! later the final papers were
Other Brothers exti.ngi.1ishing had.
wait, it cost us more money. settlement attorney in McConnelJesburg (I'm not admitted to in and got settlement cost estimates. In the meantime I was interests to us, the old partners and the "'"""""·', and on and on. More to over evcmniall.y it all fell into had raised $4,350 from it~ members, were for settlement. With blank in Bill and
and MHGA now few months later, after ap1pro,val Boards, the formal go,,ernm1g 01per:atw>n of the site were on a new ramp and passes and streamers were the direction was open agreement with the Pennsy J:vania JJ1ep21rtrr1e.nt of pait because of our success in a site of our own and the manner in which we it MHGA were awarded the USHGA of the Year award for 1982. (And you know what? my think earned it) And the CHGA/MHGA ehoo-choo rolls on, re,eause a group had and determination to tum the
to "tune" the conditions present for maximum As the VG is drawn ~rn,1s1s1~11 in roll response, with increased control pressure and decreased that's the minus. On the
becomes more is neutral. Takeoff forward and should not be difficult for most those of a shorter stature with the 71
in the "off, or loose, to enhance response should directional control be needed. airborne the 15 resJXlmls
ment. Thus, all resource report was done at minimum for roll control The lower box scores initiation and 45 " to 45 ° roll reversals could Pilots be attributed to !he of smaller stature have not been ten, the HGMA for certification on the Axis 13 is in process. The Axis has a area of 148 square feet, with all the same features of the Axis 15. The JO\!,•-soeea and
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suc:cei,sfi1llv ran his own mi11t1ufacturing company in New Zealand for several years. Some of his were the and the "MIG" series. More Bob worked on the "Europa, and his latest, the has evolved into the Axis 13. Bob was member of the 1987 New Zealand World at the recent World Team, and Champio,nsl1ips in Australia. Mitchell McAleer's name will familiar to most an aerobatic chamMitch heads up the sail loft and assists Bob in and
on11m1zcs the whole oociration. har1dli11g the office, onierimg, accom1tini:i. With all of this to do, skills current. her Advanced-rated She flies 1111 Axis 13. release of the Axis series of UP Interc0111p13titton for the advanced for an entry into the intermediate market are well, and all prc>mised to be HOMA certified. is back!B HANG GLIDING
The Flying Trapeze ©1988 by Dennis Fagen
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popular hero from a bygone era is the man on the flying trapeze wowing the crowd with his aerial daring. Alas, the lure of the circus has waned and we get our vicarious thrills from less innocent spectacles such as rock concerts and Rocky movies. But a small band of individuals refuse to live a secondhand existence and have become a modem counterpart to the man on the flying trapeze. These are the men (and women) in the flying trapeze - hang glider pilots. Perhaps we haven't yet been elevated to hero status by the general public, but I would wager that most pilots relish the daredevil image we have acquired. No matter what secret self-images we harbor, we all know that safe and sane pilots are anything but daredevils. In fact, the mark of a good pilot is the care he takes in removing chance from the flying experience by exercising proper judgment and maintaining sound equipment. Of course, to exercise judgment and maintain equipment we must have some idea of what we are doing. A complete discussion of such topics is worthy of a book, so all we can do here is offer a humble portion of the complete picture. With your kind permission, dear reader, we choose to cover an essential part of our aircraft: the flying trapeze.
UPRIGHTS AND DOWNTUBES A couple of years ago I learned a lesson in communication at an instructor seminar. Some of the instructors were referring to the triangular structure below our wings as a trapeze and some as a control bar. Those who were newer to the sport considered only the lower horizontal tube as the control bar. I expect the difference comes about because some of us used to fly dinosaurs that required the removal of the entire traingular affair which was naturally referred to as the "control bar." Latter-day pilots don't have to endure such foolishness and so view just the MAY 1988
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Fl6U~/. portion that we input our controls to - the lower tube - as the control bar. It is to avoid such confusion that we apply the following labels (see figure 1): The entire triangle is a trapeze. The lower tube is the base bar and the upper legs are the control bar uprights or downtubes. Let's look at the uprights or downtubes if you will. The first thing we should note is the forces on these tubes. In most flight regimes this force is mainly compression, with some bending thrown in on occasion when the pilot is flying on the uprights and making vigorous control actions (most uprights bend, for example, dumg a hard landing flare). The compressive loads on an upright vary from about 50 pounds to 100 pounds, depending on the configuration of the glider and the pilot weight. For a 150-pound pilot the force is about 70 pounds. The above figures are given for smooth unaccelerated flight which is considered to be one "G" or gravity force. In turbulence or during maneuvers these forces increase as we experience additional G loading. For example, in a coordinated 60° turn the G loading doubles so the compression load on the uprights doubles.
It should be clear that the uprights must be strong to avoid a catastrophic in-flight collapse. The designers of our gliders take great pains to assure such strength. However, often pilots undergo equal pain as they alter the uprights with bad landings, thereby decreasing ultimate strength. Modem gliders sport longer uprights than their earlier counterparts. Pilots should be aware of the need to replace bent uprights. Never fly with anything but a straight upright and never straighten an upright that is bent more than one tube diameter along its total length.
FAIRED TUBING It has become in vogue to reach for better performance by reducing the drag of a glider's uprights. This is accomplished by the simple expedient of "fairing" or streamlining these tubes. As we see in figure 2, a faired cross section disrupts the airflow much less than a round cross section. To achieve even less disruption, theory dictates that a small fence should be added to the fairing to "trip" the boundary layer as shown in the figure. To understand this principle we must realize that the surface of
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any solid slows the speed of a fluid, such as air, as the fluid flows across the solid. This causes shear in the layer of air next to the solid surface that eventually results in separation of flow from a curved surface. Separation of flow results in an increase of drag since reverse flow occurs beyond the separation point as shown in the figure. By adding a small fence in the flow the air in the boundary layer is turbulated or activated, which makes the change from slower to faster moving air away from the surface more gradual, thereby delaying the onset of separation. You don't have to understand the theory to reap the benefits. Some faired downtubes come already supplied with turbulator strips extruded on the faired tube. You can make your own by adding two strips of pin striping purchased from an auto accessories store. As seen in figure 2, the pin stripes should be applied (they stick on) the full length of the fairing, about one fourth of the way back from the leading edge. The important point is to place them back as far as possible without increasing the overall thickness of the fairing. For what it's worth, Drachenjlieger magazine (the German counterpart of Hang Gliding) performed wind tunnel tests on fullscale gliders equipped with round uprights and faired uprights. As reported by Dan Johnson in Ui?stem Flyer magazine, the results indicated that the faired uprights improved the glider's maximum glide ratio by eight-tenths of a point. That means if you achieve 10 to 1 with round tubes, you should get 10.8 to 1 with faired tubes. The difficulty of getting accurate data of this sort should be taken into consideration before opting for the extra expense of adding faired tubes to your glider. Most fairings on control bar uprights are applied incorrectly. Because the uprights are tilted forward to the airflow in flight, they should be toed inward to present the smallest profile to the apparent wind. This is shown in figure 3. This outward canting also helps a little bit if you slam into the upright during a bad landing since the rearward edge of the fairing is turned slightly away from the pilot. In any event, the danger from a faired tube during a bad landing is less than many people expect (we're talking aluminum tubes here) since a pilot usually swings somewhat sideways into the uprights on a bad landing. Before we leave the subject of uprights we must emphasize how beneficial it is to add a piece of friction material to the upright, 40
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right where your hand normally grips during takeoff. This is especially true if you fly with round uprights, you are weaker than Arnold Schwarzenegger, or you wear gloves. Try launching with such material as tape or friction strips strategically placed on the uprights just once and you will be amazed at how much more control you have when standing ready for takeoff.
BASETUBES AND BELLY BARS The basetube of our trapeze is under tension during flight. Because a tube under tension is stronger than one under compression, basetubes don't have to be as beefy as uprights. One exception to this statement is a belly bar as shown in figure 4. A belly bar should be of very strong material to avoid excessive flexing or bending due to flight loads. Pacific Airwave recently performed a test of glider forces by replacing the basetube of a glider with a cable and a tension meter. They found that one-G loads in flight produced 95 to 100 pounds of tension in their basetube.
With this information in hand they began to test their bell~ bar. It was found that pulling the belly bar with 1,000 pounds of tension (10 G's), produced only 3/4-inch of deflection and no permanent deformation. One thousand five hundred pounds of tension produced 1/2-inch of permanent excess length. Even with such obvious strength, they utilize a cable inside their belly bar as should all belly bars - in case of breakage. Even thougn a bellybar is made strong, cuts and nicks from rocks during ground handling at the critical bends can weaken the tube. Now we come to a pertinent question: Why do pilots choose belly bars? Historically, belly bars were created to allow seated or supine pilots greater clearance to pull in the control bar. Certainly prone pilots don't need the extra pull-in (when was the last time you flew with the bar past your knees?) afforded by the belly bar so the answer seems to be that belly bars provide a good grip and a comfortable hand position. The drawbacks of belly bars are increasHANG GLIDING
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ed weight, cost, complexity and bulk (they don't fit in some covers). Personally, I don't find the hand positioning so agreeable, for although the hand on the outside of a tum may be pushing at a nice angle, the inside hand is turned too much for comfort. This may be a personal preference, but I will venture the following opinion: The reason pilots like belly bars is that their hands don't slip as much and they can relax their grip when using these bent base bars. Another opinion I will offer is that pilots would never fly with belly bars if they had a straight basetube prepared with a proper grip. I find it curious indeed that manufacturers continue to ship out gliders with bare aluminum tubes where a pilot's hands are supposed to grip and maintain control. Not only does a bare aluminum tube sap heat away from the pilot's hands, but the tighter grip required to maintain control in anything but smooth conditions cuts off circulation to the fingers. A proper gripping surface on the basetube allows a pilot to relax more and conserve strength during those long flights. In the absense of manufacturer initiative, here are a couple of suggestions as to how
you can upgrade your basetube. The method I have used for several years is to apply a layer of sticky back 1/16 '"thick hard-cell foam in a 6" length where my hands naturally reside during flight. I cover this over with Scotch friction tape (the kind you see on shower floors - available in most hardware
Another opinion J will offer is that pilots would never fly with belly bars if they had a straight basetube prepared with a proper grip" 11
stores) which comes in one-inch widths. I then have an insulated, highly glipping surface that allows me to fly with one finger and thumb much of the time. Try this once and you'll never want to fly an unprepared bar. Recently Larry Tudor showed me his bar preparation. In a similiar manner to the above, he cut short lengths of clear plastic hose that fit snugly over his basetube. Placed in the proper position, these hose pieces pro-
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vide a good grip and reasonable insulation. Whichever method you try, you will probably find that you no longer need a belly bar. An additional advantage that such base bar additions afford is protection of the basetube during ground handling. Deep cuts in a basetube reduce its strength and should be inspected by an expert in glider structure (your dealer or manufacturer). When in doubt, replace a badly scratched basetube. A final point to note is that if you decide to modify your glider by adding a belly bar, you must take into consideration the flexing of this bar unless you buy the bar already engineered for your glider by the manufacturer. If you use a belly bar with the same hole spacing as a straight bar, you will find you have added dihedral as the belly bar springs outward under flight loads. This completes our ruminations on the flying trapeze. The safety points to note are to always maintain straight uprights and a minimally scarred basetube. The performance tips to consider are the benefits of faired uprights and a basetube with a prepared grip. While many pilots cannot justify the additional expense of faired uprights, those pilots who use them soon learn to adjust to the different feel on takeoff and landing and find the flatter tubes easier to carry. Whatever your preference, the main idea is to maximize your fun and safety by maintaining your trapeze as well as the rest of your glider in top condition. After all, only contented pilots are going to be around in the distant future when the public finally awakens to appreciate a new modem day hero: the man in the flying trapeze.• 41
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CONSUMER ADVISORY: Used hang gliders always should be disassembled before flying for the first time and inspected carefully for fatigue - bent or dented tubes, ruined bushings, bent bolts (especially the heart bolt), re-used Nyloc nuts, loose thimbles, frayed or rusted cables, tangs with non-circular holes, and on Rogallos, sails badly torn or torn loose from their anchor points front and back on the keel and leading edges. If in doubt, many hang gliding businesses will be happy to give an objective opinion on the condition of equipment you bring to them to inspect.
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MYSTIC 166 VG-Excellent condition, Pacific blue L.E., spectrum, white T.E. $1000. (818) 357-9479.
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HARNESS and Stuff-2 cocoons, 5'10" to 6'1" faired chute, internal storage. Speed rail, air mitts. All or part, no offer too low (714) 822-3812. SUNRJSE Hl>.NG GLIDING 240 Dream .............................. $1900 220 Dream .............................. $1900 177 Mystic VG ........................... $1200 185 Comet OVR ......................... $ 400 Call (619) 367-4237. STUDEN'IS, new pilots: Free helmet, harness, training wheels with every new or stock glider. Lowest prices. Colorado Hang Gliding, (303) 278-9566. WlNDSPORTS SOARING CENTER. New and Used Gliders: Sports: 1 - 167 ............................ used 2 - 150 ........................... new 2 - 167 ........................... new Dreams: 1 - 220 ........................ $1500 2 - 205 . ................. $1200-$1500 I - 205 .......................... new 3 - 165 .................... $ 900-$1400 l - 145 ........................ $1350 All gliders include complete airframe inspection, side flying wire replacement, hang strap replacement, pre-delivery test flight ($200 value). Also chutes, harnesses, Ball varios. Call for information. (818) 988-0111.
WANTED: Used hang gliding equipment. Gliders, instruments, harnesses and parachutes. San Francisco Wlndsports, 3620 Wawona, San Francisco, CA 94!l6. (4515) 753-8828. 167 Sport Euro ............................ New 167 Sport Euro ......................... .40 hrs. 180 Duck ............................... 3 hrs. 160 Duck .............................. 25 hrs. 188 Skyhawk .............................. New 188 Skyhawk ........................... 20 hrs. 168 Skyhawk ............................ 2 hrs. 165 Lite Dream .......................... 5 hrs. 164 Gemini ............................. 40 hrs. 165 Sensor 510 VG . .......................... ? 165 Sensor 510B VG .......................... ? 171 Vision 18 ................................ ? All gliders subject to prior sale and sold only after complete "sail off frame" inspection. Hang Glider Emporium, Santa Barbara, CA (805) 965-3733.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Demo Tandem Dream 240 ................. $1890 Demo Dream 205 ........................ $1780 Used Comet 185 OVR .................... $ 685 New Bell helmets ........................ $ 95 New name brand chutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Call Colorado Hang Gliding for lowest prices. We ship anywhere. (303) 278-9566. GOOD USED GLIDERS FROM TORREY FLIGHT PARK, INC. 1987 Lite Mystic 188 Great condition .......................... $1600 1986 Moyes, Hardly used ................ . $1550 1987 XCEL 160, factory demo unit perfect ................................. $1750 1987 Sport 170 (American). Owner bought 220 Lite Dream ......................... $1695 1988 U.P. Ax.is factory demo, latest glider new .............................. $1845 1988 Lite Dream 185, used 10 x traded for new XCEL ............................. $1650 1988 Lite Dream 145, factory demo like new ............................... $1650 1986 Mystic 177 VG, very nice glider ....... $1695 1987 Lite Mystic 155, our instructor's favorite ................................ $1700 1988 Lite Dream 220, John Hieney photo glider ............................ $1975 1981 1980 Lazor I, oldie but goodie ........ $ 395 1988 Lite Mystic 166, demo'd few times, perfect ................................. $1750 We will box free & pay 50% of shipping anywhere in the USA. Call Ken (619) 452-2302. SANTA BARBARA HANG GLIDING CENTER 29 State St., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (805) 962-8999 NEW GLIDERS: 165 Sensor 510VG 3/4 race ............... $2595. (2 in stock) 162 Moyes GTR ......................... $2595 165 Light Dream ......................... $1795 NEW INSTRUMENTS Afro XC 8000a .......................... $ 868 Afro Cirrus 8000a ........................ $ 799 Afro Cumulus 8000a ...................... $ 599 Afro Thermo Snoopy ..................... $ 199 Afro Pocket Combi (Vario, Alt.) ........... $ 425 Ball 652 ................................ $ 545 Ball Wrist Vario ......................... $ 189 Litek VE 12 ............................. $ 159 Large inventory on used gliders. Great deals on high energy harnesses and Eric Raymond harnesses. (805) 962-8999. WANTED: Good used Geminis. Trade for: 190 Moyes Meteor, Beautiful! 177 Magic 3, VG & Aerofoils. 177 Magic 3 Racer, mylar LE. Treasure Valley H.G. (208) 376-7914.
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SAN FRANCISCO WINDSPOIITS-Gliders and equipment, sales and rentals. Private and group instruction by USHGA certified instructcu Local site information and 1;.,der rental. ,02.i' Wawona, San Francisco, CA 94ll6. (4L< · 753-8828. SANTA BARBARA HANG GLIDING CENTER-Certified instruction, glider and equipment sale. 29 State St., 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 Wing, Moyes and Wills Wing. Demos available. 33041 Walls, Lake Elsinore, 92330. Call Paul Burns, (714) 678-5418. WINDSPORTS INTL.-Since 1974. Largest and most complete HANG GLIDING center in Southern California. Large inventory of new and used gliders including Sports and Lite Dreams. Accelerated training program features Thndem instruction and minimizes course time. 16145 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 988-0111. COLORADO COLORADO HANG GLIDING - USHGA Certified School, dealer all brands. Lowest prices on new gliders. Bell helmets in stock. (303) 278-9566. 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. IDAHO TREASURE VALLEY HANG GLIDERS-USHGA certified instruction, complete service. Featuring Pacific Airwave. 11716 Fairview, Boise, 83704. (208) 376-7914. ILLINOIS
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MICHIGAN PRO HANG GLIDERS-Since 1978. Michigan's only USHGA Certified school. Beginner • Advanced lessons by Examiner, Observer, Instructor Nonu Lesnow. Specialist in basic towing, or the new revolutionary concept of step towing. 2500' tows available on the incredible Yarnall Skyhook. Dealer Wills, Delta, Manta. Service, accessories. Call (313) 399-9433 or write 569 W. Annabelle, Hazel !'ark, MI 48030. NEVADA IUGH SIERRA SPORTS, dealers for Delra Wing, l'aciflc Airwave, Wills Wing. Complete training including tandem, USHGA certified instruction and ratings. 2303 N. Carson St., Carson City,
NV 89701. (702) 885-1891. NEW MEXICO UP OVER NEW MEXICO, INC. - Instruction, sales, service. Sandia Mountain guides. Wills, Seedwings, l'acific Airwave, Delta, Moyes. Albuquerque, NM (505) 292-0647. NEW YORK FLY IIlGH HANG GLIDING, INC-Serving N.Y. City/Albany, Jersey, Connecticut areas. (On Ellenville Mtn.) Area's exclusive Wills Wing dealer/specialist. Also carry all other major brands, accessories. Certified Instruction. 10 years experience. Quick repairs. Areas most INEXPENSIVE prices. ATOL truck towing! Contact: !'au! Voight, RD 2, Box 561, Pine Bush, NY 12566, (914) 744-3317. MOUNTAIN WINGS, CNC.-Visit our new hang gliding center at the foot of EUenville Mt. USHGA CF! with tandem training. Five training hills, factory trained repair specialists, area's exclusive Seedwings dealer/specialist. Delta Wmg, l'aciflc Airwave, UP with demo gliders. The most complete line of hang gliding accessories in stock. Many new and used gliders. MaU orders. VISA, MasterCard and Discover Cards accepted. Greg Black, 150 Canal Street, Ellenville, NY 12428 (914) 647-3377.
SUSQUEHANNA FLIGHT PARK INC.-Central New York's Hang Gliding Center. Certified instruction, sales & service far all major manufacturers. Training hill O - 160', jeep rides, 600' NW soarable ridge, camping. RD 2, Box 432, Cooperstown, NY 13326. (315) 866-6153. THERMAL UP, INC.-Most complete hang gliding shop in area. Located on top of Ellenville Mountain. USHGA Certified Instructor and Observer. Concentrating on hang gliding instruction with emphasis on launching and landing techniques. Dealer for all major brands. Offering expert sales and service with lowest price in area. Large mail order inventory. Tom Aguero, P.O. Box 347, Cragsmocr, NY 12420. (914) 647-3489. NORTH CAROLINA KIITY 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. SAURA'IOWN KITES-Winston Salem, (919) 922-1942. Hang Gliding School w/certifted instructor; dealer of Seedwings, Wills \Vmg, l'acific Airwave & Delra; new and used equipment.
United States. Distributor for the .Por1ab!e Windsok. The indicator chosen and used for Everest 86'. 2325 Sutherland Ave., Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 (615) 523-8531. LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FLIGHT PARK-Our specialties: your first mounrain flights, mounrain 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 Mounrain 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 infonnation. Route 2, Box 215-H, Dept. HG, Rising Fawn, GA 30738. 'I\venty 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 Valley Soaring, Rt. 2, Box 210, Dunlap, TN mn (615) 949-3384, (615) 949.2301.
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OHIO NORTH COAST HANG GLIDING-Certified Instruction. New & used gliders. Specializing in l'acific Airwave gliders. Mike Del Signore, 1916 W. 75th St., Cleveland, OH 44102 (216) 631-1144. OKLAHOMA SPORTWINGS OF OKLAHOMA. Wills Wing, Mitchell Wing. New and used equipment, service, and instruction. Mel Hair, Tulsa, (918) 445-8822.
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SWITZERLAND SWISS ALP HANG GLIDING SAFARI-On vacation in North America until February 1988. Ron Hurst, P.O. Box 270, CH-8401, Winterthur, Switzerland.
Tired of being a test pilot? Move up to the finest in proven towing equipment. Info pack $2.00. Trust your airtime to the professionals, A10L, Inc.! 501 82nd St., Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 745-9633. UTAH FLY UTAH WITH
Heavy duty truck towing winch, 3000 feet of rope. 1-man operation mounted on vehicle complete with vehicle, $1200. Will demonstrate. (405) 363-2735.
Emergency Parachutes ALL BRANDS - Bought, sold, and repacked. Inspection and repack $20.00 - Kevlar, nylon, sis, bridles installed and replaced. S.F. Windsports, 3620 Wawona, San Francisco, CA 94116 (415) 753-8828. BRAND NAME-20 or 22 gore parachutes. $320. (303) 278-9566.
Parts & Accessories LITEK VE-10 variometer with quick clamp. Factory inspected. $100. (318) 981-8372.
SOUTH WIND HANG GLIDING SCHOOL & GLIDING FLIGHT PARA GLIDING SCHOOL Certified Jnstroction. Dealers for: Delta Wmg, Seed Wmgs & Pacific Airwave. Harley Para Gliding Chutes Finest accessories, Clothing & Repairs. Utah's oldest continuous Hang Gliding Business. (801) 943-1005 OR 561-5208 9173 FALCON CIRCLE, SANDY, UTAH 84092 WASATCH WINGS, INC.-USHGA certified hang gliding school, dealers for Wills Wmg and Pacific Airwave. Flight operations at Point of the Mountain. 6 Sunwood Lane, Sandy, UT 84092. (801) 571-4000. VIRGINIA SILVER WINGS INC.-Certified instruction & equipment sales. N. VA. (703) 533-1965.
QUICK RELEASE CARABINER-Breaking 10,000 lbs. $24.95. Extra 5/16 ball lock pin $!0. DEALERS WANTED. Thermal, 19431-41 Business Center Dr., Northridge, CA 91324.
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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.
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.
International Dealers
OXYGEN SETUP-Complete, needs update. $125. (208) 376-7914.
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Business & Employment Opportunities PRIMO AIR MITTS-standard with shiny Lycra exterior. $28.50 per pair. Plush or terrycloth interior, $35 per pair. Shipping $2.00 per pair. Mitts in stock for fast delivery. 8 Blue Jay Way, Conway, AR 72032 (501) 327-0698.
Distributor major brands hang gliders (Airwave, Magic), instruments, parachutes. Tokyo 03/44115560, Yugawara 0465/63/0173, Kurumayarna Hang School 0266/68/2724 (April - November). 2-19-63 Doi, 'rugawaramachi, Kanagawaken, Japan 141. FAX 0465 636641.
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LINDSAY RUDDOCK. PROBABLY THE FINEST INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE. Standard features: volume control, lift and sink cut-in control, dual range, very sensitive and very stable, fully compensated altimeter, altimeter millibar setting, flight levels switch, 8 hr. battery warning, I year warranty, money-back guarantee. Option: total energy. Bob Fisher, 11003 Oasis, Houston, TX 77096 (713) 728-4146.
SPAGHETTI HARNESS, blue, fits 5 "3" to 5 '6 ", glove, leg, parachute pockets. Used twice. $225. (518) 237-4347. TUBING, WHEELS, BOLTS, BRACKETS, DACRON plus much more. Free tubing price sheet or send $5 for complete catalog. Leading Edge Air Foils, Inc., 331 S. 14th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Phone (719) 632-4959.
WANTED-Full-time clerk/secretary, Mission Soaring Center in beautiful Milpitas, CA. Position available now! Willing to train. Our business is taking off; we need to land the right person. Call (408) 262-!055. 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. INSTRUCTORS WANTED: Prefer certified but will train qualified people. Advancement opportunities include tour guiding and management. Western Hang Gliders, P.O. Box 828, Marina, CA 93933. (408) 384-2622.
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P.O. Box 7257, Bonney Lake, WA 98390 La Mouette 1, Rue De La Petite Fin 21121 Fontaine Les Dijon (80) 56 66 47
PILOT: Mark Gibson, 1988 Region I Champion PHOTO: Howard Handy Mt. Adams 12,307 ft.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Publications & Organizations UNIQUE NEW X·C LOG BOOK, 64 pages, pocket size, special X-C fonnat, including large comment section, site log, summary with hi/low and averages of time, distance and speed. $4 postage paid. SEND: Airzone Mfg., 303 Sharpe Rd., Anacortes, WA 98221. BINDERS FOR HANG GLIDING MAGAZINE. Brown vinyl with wire centerfold spines to allow library reference organization of your issues. Keeps up to 16 issues tidy and handy. Only $9.00 from USHGA, P.O. Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553. SOARING-Monthly magazine of the Soaring Society of America, Inc. Covers all aspects of soaring flight. Full membership $35. Info kit with sample copy $3. SSA, P.O. Box E, Hobbs, NM 88241. PARA GLIDING REVIEW-Bi-monthly news and forum of the Americas. $3.00 intro/$16.00 yr. 8125 Burthe St., New Orleans, LA 70118. MANBIRDS: Soon collector's item! Inside look at heyday of sport by professional writer Maralys Wills. Only $7.95 plus $1.00 shipping. 10 or more, $5.95 shipped. Write "Manbirds," 1811 Beverly Glen Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92705. Also Hang Gliding romance "Soar and Surrender" $3. 95 shipped.
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regular & waterbeds, video in-room movies, private jacuzzi room, pool, sky gear gifts, fliers work program. FFI 4328 Cummings Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37409. (615) 821- 2546. Chuck & Shari Toth. 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. The rate for classified advertising is 40C per word (or group of characters). Minimum charge, $4.00. A fee of $11.00 is charged for each photograph or logo. Bold fuce or caps 55C per word extra. Underline words to be bold. Special layouts of tabs $22.00 per column inch. AD DEADLINES - All ad copy, instructions, changes, additions and cancellations must be received in writing l Yi months preceding the cover date, i.e., November 20 for the January issue. Please make checks payable to USHGA: Classified Advertising Dept., HANG GLIDING MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553. (805) 944-5333.
Stolen Wings TYPE: TWO SPORTS. #14396 - magenta leading edge, white top and bottom, white trailing edge. #14903 - yellow trilam leading edge, green top and bottom, white metal trailing edge. WHERE: Long Beach, CA. WHEN: Friday, January 2. Stole Nissan Silver 4WD truck with gliders stowed on top. CONTACT: Jose Fernandez, (213) 439-0874, home answering machine. FOUND: UP glider bag at Rainbow Ridge, Nevada, north of Reno. Mid-December. Call to identify. (916) 587-1967.
Index To Advertisers Airworks ............................ .45 American Windwright .................. 17 ATOL ............................... 13 Ball Varios ........................... 26 Bennett Delta Wing Gliders .................... 31, BC Colorado HG Center ................... 26 Enterprise Wings ...................... 29 Flytec ............................... 28 Hall Brothers ......................... 26 High Energy ....................... 9, 30 HG Safaris ........................... 13 Importabec ........................... 12 Kitty Hawk Kites ...................... 13 Lookout Mt. .......................... 13 Microflight ........................... 30 Moyes ............................... 14 Pacific Airwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Pagen Books .......................... 11 Patrick Brede! ......................... 21 Publitec .............................. 30 Saphir ............................... 12 Seedwings ............................ 20 Silver Wings .......................... 48 Systems Tech ......................... 26 UP International ....................... 43 USHGA ..................... 9, IFC, IBC Western Hang Gliders .................. 21 Wills Wing ......................... 6, 26 Windsports ........................... 21
FOUND: Glider near Colorado River in So. California this December. Call USHGA to identify and claim. (805) 944-5333. TELLURIDE! Videotape of the annual fly-in at one of the most spectacular flying sites anywhere, with comprehensive coverage of the 1987 aerobatic competition. Professionally shot and edited. One hour long, VHS. $35 plus $3 First Class postage. California residents add state tax. Robert Reiter, 1539 63rd Street, Emeryville, CA 94608. (415) 655-0615
EQUIPMENT: Black Keller Pod harness, High Energy tan colored parachute, Roberts Britain variometer, helmet. WHERE AND WHEN: broke into truck at Waddell Creek, Santa Cruz, CA. Saturday, October 17, 1987. CONTACT: Martin Ortegon, 1314 Copper Peak Lane, San Jose, CA 95120.
FRESH FROM AUSTRALIA. 1988 World Hang Gliding Championships. Two hour VHS video for sale, Send $40 to Paul's Video, Box 1662, Telluride, CO 81435. (303) 728-3217.
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 Tl. CONTACT: Dennis Stevens, (303) 449-0774 work, 444-7624 home. TYPE: HP-2 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 Z'l, 1987 in ditch at roadside following XC flight. CONTACT: Ken Grubbs, 17325 Rimrock Dr., Golden, CO 80401 (303) T79-7770.
Miscellaneous COLLECfOR BOXES for Hang Gliding Magazine. Blue vinyl, heavy duty, with clear label inserts on spine. Holds up to two years issues. Only $9.75 from USHGA, Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553. SAILMAKING SUPPLIES & hardware. All fubric types. Massachusetts Motorized, P.O. Box 542-G, Cotuit, MA 02635. (413) 736-2426.
BLACKHAWK POD HARNESS Only $319 including shipping
Aerodynamic; exlremely comfortable; superb workmanship; light weight; warm: back pack carrying case; ~rove, parachu~e, ballast, & glider bag storage compar1men\s; opening & closing lines; ve!cro override; 2 sizes. In stock or custom made in 3 weeks. Manufactured in New Zealand for:
Sliver Wings Inc/John Middleton 6032 N. 20th Street Arlington, Virginia 22205
(703} 533-1965 Dealer inquiries welcomed. Also Knee Hanger Harnesses avai'able.
CRYSTAL AIR SPORT MOTEL at Raccoon Mountain; Bunkhouse, private rustic rooms,
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