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Volume 18

CONTENTS

Issue No. 6

(USPS 017-970-20)

Features 14 Seated in the Bar The Art of Flying Suprone

Columns 12 USHGA Chapter Newsletter by Paul Gallagher, reprinred from LiftJines

A product report on the Thermal Snooper.

article and photos by Dane C ffilrd An alternative to both prone and supine flying.

26 USHGA President by RJ.,ss Locke

19 Flying With Flaps by Mike Sandlin photos by Floyd Fronius. And now for something completely different.

A final look at 1987's financial picture.

Page 14

The highlights of the recent Board of Directors meeting.

35 Pilot Report Delta Wing Super Dream

Departments 3 Airmail 7 Update 9 Calendar of Events 10 HGMA Certified Gliders 18 Accident Reports 28 Ratings and Appointments 31 Cartoon by Harry Martin 44 Classified Advertising 48 Stolen Wings 48 Index to Advertisers

by Paul Bums

A look at Uncle Bill's updated fun-to-fly design.

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COVER: Doug Lawton launches his Tut Woodruff-sponsored GrR at Henson's Gap during the recent U.S. Nationals. Photo by Doug Barnette. CENTERSPREAD: Chris Bolting flying a Super Dream at Torrey Pines, CA flight park. Photo by John Heiney. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES IN PUBLICATIONS: The material presented

here is published as pan of an infofll1Jltion dissemination service for USHOA 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.

JUNE 1988

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Gil Dodgen, &litor/Art Director Janie Dodgen, Production David Pounds, Design Consultant Leroy Grannis, Bettina Gray, John Heiney, Staff Photographers Erik Fair, Staff Writer Harry Martin, lllustrator

Office Staff Joyce Isles, Ratings Mary Delgado, Member Services Lynne Parton, Member Services USHGA Officers: Russ Locke, President Dick Heckman, Vice President Elizabeth Sharp, Secretary Den Johnson, Treasurer

Executive Committee: Russ Locke Dick Heckman Bob Collins Dan Johnson REGION 1: 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 10: Dick Heckman, Matt Taber. REGION 11: Carl Boddie. REGION 12: Pete Fournia, Paul Riker\. DffiECTORS AT LARGE: Dan Johnson, G.W. Meadows, Dennis Pagen, Rich Pfeiffer, Elizabeth Sharp. EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS: Everett Lang1mrthy, NAA. HONORARY DIRECTORS: Joe Bulger, Dick CasselUI, Doug Hildreth, Mike Meier, Bob Thompson. The United Stat:es Hang

Gliding Association Inc. is a division of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) which is the official representative of the Federation Aeronautique (nternationale (FA!), of the world governing body for sport aviation. The NAA, which represents the U.S. at FA! meetings, has delegated to the USHGA supervision of 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 wekome. Anyone is invited to contribute articles, photos, and illustrations concerning hang gliding ac1ivi1ies. lf the material is 10 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 res.ponsibi1ity 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, CaJif. The typesetting is provided by 1st Impression Typesetling Service, Buena Park, Calif. The USHOA is a membercontrolled educational and scientific organization dedicated to exploring all facets of ultralight flight. Membership is open lo anyone interested in this realm of flight. Dues for full membership are $39.00 per year ($42.00 for foreign addresses)i subscription rates are $29.00 for one year, $53.00 for two yean;, $77.00 for three yean;. 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 re.cent issue. POSTMASTER: SEND CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO: UNITED STATES HANG GLIDING ASSOCIATION, P.O. BOX SOO, PEARBLOSSOM, CA 93553.

JUNE 1988

VOWME 18, ISSUE No. 6

AIRMAIL BALLISTIC INFO Dear Editor, It appears that as of late several ballistic deployment parachute systems have been introduced to the market. I was wondering if a test profile or comparison report could be published on the various brands that would give pilots some basis for comparison in evaluating which system, if any, would best suit that pilot's particular needs. Now that the flying season is upon us, naturally I would like to see such a report appear in Hang Gliding magazine as soon as possible. Thank you. Tom Dermody Colorado Springs, CO

Coming up.-&l.

CLASS II COMMITTEE Dear Editor, This is an open letter to all pilots who have been, currently are, or would like to be flying and competing on Class II (rigid wing) hang gliders. A Class II Committee has been formed to pursue the renewed interest in Class II gliders, to set up a clearing house for information on Class II, and to organize a ranking of Class II pilots for competition at the national and international level, including the next World Championships. This is an informal organization to be presented to the USHGA Board of Directors in October, 1988 for official consideration. Any interested pilots should contact: Eric Beckman clo 4391 Panorama Dr. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 The following Class II pilots have endorsed and support the Class II Committee: Dudley Mead, Brian Porter, Steve Lantz, Rick Rickles, Brian Robbins, Darrel Robbins, Eric Beckman.

MORE ON AEROBATICS Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the debate over aerobatics. I feel there are some substantial issues that are being totally ignored. First, there is the issue of operating a hang glider outside its placarded limits. While it is certainly true that X-C flying in certain places

will exceed these limits, this is not the same as deliberately engaging in activities which are certain to exceed the proven limits of a glider's airworthiness. There is a big difference between the possibility of going inverted, and the predetennined certainty that an inversion will take place. Second, there is the inescapable issue of media coverage. Nothing gets more media attention than a high body count, and God only knows we've suffered enough from this already. In an Owens Valley meet the chance that a fatality will be captured on film by the news media is infinitesimal. At Telluride, or any other major aero event, it is a virtual guarantee that a fatality will be shown on the nightly news by a news team hoping to increase ratings. Third, there is the issue of the rancid legal system in this country. UP Products was put out of business by a $200,000 lawsuit filed by the survivors of a kid who flew a perfectly good wing in garbage air with no parachute. If any company (or the USHGA) does not pursue the issue of product misuse in the most aggressive manner possible, an attorney will claim that this represents gross negligence. Personally, I see nothing wrong with the best and most skilled athletes in any sport pushing the limits of what can be done. But since hang gliding is fundamentally a blood sport the stakes are much higher, and the decisions irreversible. Last year our fatality rate nearly quadrupled. We need to consider all the issues in opening new frontiers in the sport, seeing as how we're not doing a very good job of maintaining the territory we've already got. Sam Netherly St. Paul, MN

FAILURE TO HOOK IN Dear Editor, 1 just noticed that the pilot on the cover of the April issue has apparently forgotten to hook in - obviously another accident waiting to happen. How can he "hang on" like that? It must be the airstream holding him up. When will you editors stop publishing photos of such dangerous practices? Chris von Delius San Jose, CA P.S. lt took me 10 + looks at the cover shot to notice the "April Fool."

AIRMAIL REMEMBERING DAN

MOON PHASES

Dear Editor, I was deeply touched reading Jerry Sorenson's letter to the editor (April 1988) about my brother Dan Racanelli. My family and I have always thought of Dan as the greatest if not most flamboyant hang glider pilot there ever was. We deeply appreciate how the hang gliding community keeps his memory alive with letters such as Jerry's and photos as in the 1988 calendar. In Dan's travels around the world we know he met and touched many people. If any of his friends out there have extra photos of Dan my parents would love to receive a copy. They are and always will be extremely proud of Dan's accomplishments in hang gliding and the spirit he felt for the sport. Please send photos to:

Dear Editor, When I received my 1988 hang gliding calendar I was upset to see that the phases of the moon were not included. Last year I sent in a letter suggesting this addition and stating my reasons. It was certainly a benign suggestion which would have taken negligible effort and cost nothing.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Racanelli 1158 Mason Drive Pacifica, California 94044 Again, thank you all for remembering Dan so affectionately in the letters, photos and articles of your publication. Toni Racanelli-Robinson Lake Tuhoe, Nevada

LANDOWNER LIABILITY LAW Dear Editor, This is to let your readers know that we can still use your support for California's AB 3177, which adds hang gliding to the list of recreational activities that private property owners are not liable for in California. This is our last chance to make it happen. The State Assembly .Judiciary Committee has sent the bill to the full Assembly. From there it goes to the State Senate, and then to the governor for his signature. The governor might veto it, as he has been known to ax small-time laws. Write a simple letter saying this bill (AB 3177) will benefit you, etc. Remember, you are a voter. Priority 1: Send one copy to Governor George Dukemajian, State Capitol, Sacramento; CA 95814. Send another copy to your state senator and another to your state assemblyman, at the same address. These representatives are listed in your phone book. Don Betts Pine Valley, CA

Frederick Stoll Blacksburg, VA

We'll add the moon phases to the 1989 ca/endm:-Ed.

U.S. SWPE SOARING ASSN. Dear Editor, We would like to notify your organization of the formation of the United States Slope Soaring Association and its incorporation as a nonprofit entity in the state of Colorado. The Association was formed to foster and promote the sport of slope soaring (paragliding), and is in charge of producing training materials and a newsletter that covers equipment, techniques and sites. If your readers would like more information about us we can be contacted at the address and phone number below. Tim Domenico Interim President, USSSA 4155, E. Jewell St., Suite 102 Denver, CO 80222 (303) 757-7757

RAFFLE WINNER Dear Editor, First, I would like to extend my belated congratulations to the world team. A close call on Aussie home turf is a proud accomplishment. Nice flying! I am the unofficial winner of the glider that the world team raffled off. (Janine Tancona, the official winner, entered on my behalf.) I'm writing to offer my thanks to those manufacturers that came through on their promises, as I feel that they deserve special recognition Moyes, Pacific Airwave and Wills Wing. All three offered their gliders even though it meant taking a loss due to other manufacturers backing out on a financial agreement. All three manufacturers make exceptional products. It was a tough decision but I've ordered a Wills Wing Sport 167.

Special thanks go to Mike Meier and Wills Wing for offering more than was required in products and assistance. Thanks also to Jim Zeiset for his help with contest rules, and Charlie and Wally at Chandelle for their aid in getting the glider on paper. I could not have afforded a new glider. This is simply a dream come true. Thanks again to all those involved!!! Thomas Ellis Lafayette, CA

TELLTALES Dear Editor, Perhaps one of the reasons for so many blown launches is that there simply isn't enough emphasis placed on the strategic layout of telltales. This is especially important on shallow launches. It isn't enough to entrust your life to one or two wind ribbons placed a few feet in front or to the side of launch when thermals abound. Telltales should be placed over as large an area as possible to give a true reading. You'll be surprised at how many different directions the wind is blowing in different places. When a dozen ribbons, spread out over a hundred feet or more, are all pointing in the same direction, most of the guesswork will be taken out of your launch. Al Blatter St. James, BC COLD HANDS Dear Editor, In answer to Scott Smith's letter to the editor on his cold hands problem, March issue. No Scott, you are not just a wimp, pilots everywhere have trouble with cold hands. When we fly in extremely cold conditions we use a pair of polypropylene glove liners that you can buy at your local outdoor supply store. Over these we wear a pair of the brown jersey work gloves with the gripper palms or water skiing gloves so you can grip your downtubes better during launch. When you get airborne slip your hands into our terry cloth lined mitts. Try this and let us know if it helps. We have always been open to suggestions on ways to improve our product. Cathy Cogbill Primo Air Products

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

BUY THE BEST, BUY Send your self-addressed envelope to: Wills Wing, Inc. 1208 H. East Walnut Santa Ana, CA 92701

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MODEL 652 VARIO/AUDIO DIGITAL ALTIMETER/ AIRSPEED $590

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NEW C MODEL SIZZLES ••• WINS GREAT RACE DOMINATES COMPETITION AT 88 NATIONALS

The New C Model • • Higher Speed Performance, Looser VG Nelson How e, Wi nner of the '88 Great Ra ce.. . " N ice trick. When I top out, the glider smokes to the next thermal. The top end glide is really impressive. Th e neat thing is that you get the top end glide and better handling at the same time." Seedwings congratulates Mark Bennett for his fi ne performance at the US Nationals and Marina steeple chase. Mark' s consistent flying and sportsman -like attitude are a compliment to his personal achievement in our sport. The B Model Sensor had the best sink rate avai lable at 20 mi les per hour, and at 30. It probably had the best glide ratio avai lable in a commercially produced hang gl ider. The NEW C M odel, after initial trials in competition, has an even better sin k rate and glide rat io at 40 m iles pe r hour!

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UPDATE NEW MEMBERS SUBMITTED BY BUSINESSES-APRIL 1988

FLY AMERICA GETS OFF THE GROUND

On March 21, 1988 Fly America accomplished the first flight of its 2,700-mile journey across the United States. Attempting the first transamerican crossing by hang glider, Greg DeWolf has completed the first 28.5 miles with a flight from Kagel Mountain to Lancaster, CA. The flight was timed to take advantage of weather conditions that do not exist in June, Fly America's official starting date. However, conditions are superior this time of year in the Mojave Desert, where the Fly America team is now soaring towards Nevada. The flying team, consisting of Cindy Drozda and Ian Huss, both from Boulder, Colorado and Greg DeWolf of Los Angeles, is presently covering the same ground they successfully flew over during their dry run two years ago. Alicia Hansen of McLean, Virginia accompanies the team as both public relations coordinator and director of ground support and will accompany Fly America during their entire five-month journey.

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Fly America's route (as shown) will cover 2,700 miles between Los Angeles and Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The team expects to arrive in Kitty Hawk in late October. Through a daily linking of cross-country flights, the Fly America team will cover the entire distance by air, thereby completing the first transamerican crossing by hang glider. Fly America is being partly sponsored through equipment and professional council by Airfime of Lubbock, Wills Wing, Center of Gravity Harnesses, Edy Townsend-Signs Unlimited, Rick Jesuroga-NOAA and Averill StrasserLegal Council, but the FA team is financing the trip from their own pockets. Those who are interested in a weekly update of Fly America's progress are directed to call (213) 595-5195 for a taped message. Any support, in any form, can be offered at the end of the announcement. The team is looking forward to visiting sites across the continent and seeing their flying buddies in the air.

Aeolus ........................... 30 Rochester Area Flyers .............. 22 Windsports International ............ 20 Kitty Hawk Kites East ............. 11 High Adventure .................... 8 Hang Glider Emporium ............. 8 The Hang Gliding Center of San Diego 8 Sequatchie Valley Soaring Club ....... 8 Mission Soaring Center .............. 7 Hang Flight Systems ................ 6 Lookout Mountain Flight Park ........ 6 Tradewinds ........................ 5 Mountain Wings ................... 4 Maui School of Hang Gliding ........ 3 Arizona Windsports ................. 3 Fly America ....................... 3 Airplayin' ......................... 2 Westem Hang Gliders ............... 2 Windgypsy ........................ 2 Connecticut Hang Gliding Association . 2 Hang Gliders West ................. 2 South wind School of Hang Gliding .... 2 Eagles Nest ....................... 2 The following schools and clubs submitted one new member for the month of April: Raven Hang Gliding, Mingus Mountain Hang Gilding, Torrey Flight Park, Sail Wing, Air Time of Lubbock, Hawaiian Airsports, Santa Barbara Hang Gliding Center.

MAGIC ACHIEVEMENTS Pacific Airwave is happy to report three recent achievements by Magic pilots. On Saturday, April 30, 1988 Wayne Ashby of San Jose, CA flew his Magic a record-breaking 131 miles from Mission Ridge, in Fremont, CA to Indian Valley, about 15 miles southwest of Coalinga, CA. Flight time was 3 hours 55 minutes for an average speed of 33.5 mph. Until now Wayne has been best known for the design ·and construction of the synthesized speech weather stations currently in use by the Wings of Rogallo club at Ed Levin Park and Mt. Diablo. On the same day Geoff Loyns (Magic

UPDATE 166 full-race) flew 119 miles in the same direction. Kari Castle, Pacific Airwave team pilot, also of San Jose, won the U.S. Nationals Womens title on a Magic 155 full-race in Chattanooga, TN and placed impressively in the overall standings. Kari will be representing the company in some of the upcoming national and international competitions. We hope that Kari's performance will inspire greater participation of women in the sport. John Borton (Magic 155 full-race), from Santa Cruz, CA won the 8th annual Monterey Bay Steeple Chase, completing the 12-mile course in a record-shattering 16 min. 53 sec., with an average speed of 42.4 mph. John has only been flying for a little over a year and it was his first competition. Pacific Airwave would like to offer its sincere congratulations to these fine pilots.

DELTA WING SUPER DREAM Delta Wing has just released a new double-surface version of the Lite Dream. The 185 square foot model, called the Super Dream 185, has basically the same airframe as the Lite Dream with a slightly tighter double-surface, horizontal keel pocket sail. According to the manufacturer the glider retains the nice characteristics of the Lite Dream but has a much wider performance range. Features include: only 14 battens, no rear overhead wire connections, new Quick Hook hardware on the front flying wires and a new crossbar restraining system. Delta Wing President Bill Bennett says two other sizes of the Super Dream are in the works-a 145 model for small folks and a 220 for tandem enthusiasts. Contact: Delta Wing Kites and Gliders (818) 787-6600, FAX (818) 787-6611.

NEW CERTIFIED SCHOOL USHGA is pleased to welcome a new certified school: Santa Barbara Hang Gliding Center, 29 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (705) 962-8999-Achim Hageman, Certified Instructor.

SEEDWINGS INTRODUCES NEW C MODEL

Seedwings wishes to congratulate Nelson Howe for winning the Great Race, and Mark Bennett for his excellent performance in the '88 U.S. Nationals in Chattanooga and his record breaking flights at this year's Marina Steeple Chase. Both were flying the new C model Sensor. The C model Sensor 510-160 now includes a longer VG range with compensated trailing edge reflex bridles. According to the manufacturer the greater cross bar throw improves handling in the loose setting and improves performance in the tight setting. The sail now encloses the outboard leading edge mount and includes a zipper on the lower surface for sail positioning. The overlay leading edge pocket is sewn closed on the outboard end for a cleaner leading edge. The C model compensating bridle system is available for B model 510s for $145. Contact: Seedwings, 5760 Thornwood Dr., Unit 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 (805) 967-4848.

MODE C NPRM UPDATE At this writing we have no definitive information on the progress of the mode

, C NPRM, however is appears that a lot of pressure is being put on the FAA by aviation organizations and congressmen alike. AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assn.) informs us that FAA has received 737 letters from congressmen commenting on the proposed rule. In particular a group of 18 senators called the rule "a gross overreaction" which could "undermine safety" by cluttering the already overburdened air traffic control system. NAA (National Aeronautic Assn.) President Clif von Kann has written the FAA saying, "[The proposed rule] would force thousands of pilots out of aviation, aggravating the nation's pilot shortage ... The loss of these pilots could eliminate a number of the sporting aviation organizations." We'll keep you posted on further developments.

POINT OF THE MOUNTAIN

UPDATE The Utah State Legislature ended their 1988 session by defeating Representative Glenn Bird's proposal to obtain funds for a feasibility study to make the Point of the Mountain a state park. After the first session the bill was put on hold for a week, for further investigation. One week later the committee reconsidered the bill, and voted against it by an 8 to 6 margin. A resolution was then drafted to express support for the concept of developing a state park at the Point of the Mountain. This resolution went before the House of Representatives as a senate bill, because the representatives felt it needed more discussion. The "circling" of this bill means we need to resubmit this proposal at the 1989 legislative session with a lot more support and evidence that a state park at the Point of the Mountain would enhance tourism and be a financial asset to the state. The committee to "Save the Point," appreciates all the letters received during this legislative session. However, we continue to need your letters as well as additional correspondence, club petitions and

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UPDATE suggestions. Further updates will follow. Send all correspondence to: Lori Fitzgerald, P.O. Box 49, Snowbird, Utah 84092.

WILLS WING CERTIFIES GLIDERS FOR TOWING Wills Wing has filed a certification addendum with the HOMA for towing the HP I & II, Sports, Skyhawks and Raven 229. The addendum specifies the exclusive use of Aitfime of Lubbock's truck towing system. Wills Wing has conducted extensive flight tests in cooperation with Jerry Forburger of ATOL and has determined that these gliders are suitable for towing as long as all safeguards and procedures provided for in the ATOL system are rigorously followed. Wills Wing does warn that towing involves additional dangers and requires proper instruction. Contact: Wills Wing or AWL, 2013 68th St., Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 745-6039.

variable geometry (with reflex bridle compensator), king post hang system on streamlined king post, adjustable CG track, setup on the control bar or flat on the ground, "easy adjust" wing tip fittings for no-tools tuning, break-down leading edges, spare parts kit. Options

Calendar of Events June/July: European Thennal Tours hang gliding

July 2-7: Chelan, Washington XC Classic. July

safaris. Contact: Ron White, IO Power St., Spencer, MA 01562 (617) 885-6073.

8 rain day. Entry $45 check or M.0. 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.

June 25.July 1: Owens Valley X-C Classic. Contact: Tom Kreyche, 855 Waller St. #5, San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 621-4359 evenings.

June 25-26: 10th Annual Starthistle Meet,

USHGA ACQUIRES NEW INSURANCE USHGA has contracted with a new company, Cardinal Casualty, for its member and site liability insurance. The coverage is $1,000,000 aggregate, with $1,000 deductible for bodily injury and property damage per claim. Contact the USHGA office at (805) 944-5333.

AXIS 13 NOW IN PRODUCTION UP International is proud to announce that the Axis 13 is now in production. The Axis 13 is a low-twist highperformance glider designed for the midsized intermediate to advanced pilot. Specifications are: span, 32 ft. 4 in.; area, 146 sq. ft.; nose angle, 126 degrees; aspect ratio, 7.2; pilot hook-in weight, 125-210 lbs.; breakdown, 12 ft. (without tools). Standard features include: 5-ounce metal cloth trailing edge,

JUNE 1988

include: streamlined downtubes, vulcanized speed bar, mylar or trilam leading edge pockets, custom sail work, and UP letters (at no charge). Contact: UP International, 560-4 Birch St., Lake Elsinore, CA 92330, (714) 674-7005.

Woodrat Mt., Ruch, Oregon (off I-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 31!, Medford, OR 97501 (503) 482-8766.

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.

July 2-10: Chelan X-C Classic. Open X-C distance, Hang III required. Contact: Richard Gilmore, 7049 34th NE, Seattle, WA 98115.

July 2-4: 5th Annual Bachelor Mt. Fly-In, 12 miles west of I-15 on highway 324, Grant, Montana. Contact: Dan Gravage (406) 222-7240.

June 25.July 1: 10th Anniversary Owens Valley

July 30-Aug. 7: 11th Annual Mont St. Pierre fly-

Cross-Country Classic. Contact: Tom Kreyche, 855 Waller St. , #5, San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 621-4359 (evenings).

in. Contact: Claude Mercier, 49 rue PierreMercier, Mont St. Pierre, Quebec, CANADA GOE lVO (418) 797-2260, 2222.

June 27.July 10: European Paragliding Cham-

Sept. 3-5: 11th Annual Free Spirit HG Festival at Draht Hill, Elmira, NY. Club team and open

pionship, St. Hilaire, France. Contact: Catherine Schmider, Le Chalet, 38720 St. Hilaire du Touvet, France.

July 1-9: Owens XC seminar. Joe Bostik guest speaker on July l. 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.

July 4: Fourth Annual Aerobatic Invitational, Ellenville Mtns., N.Y. Guest, John Heiney. Sponsored by SNYHGPA. Contact: (914) 647-3Y77.

class competition. Beginner to advanced pilots welcome. Ultralights, towing, aerobatics. Camping. Preregistration required - 125 pilots max. Contact: Free Spirit Flight HGCI, P.O. Box 13, Dept. HG, Elmira, NY 14902.

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.

HGMA CERTIFIED GLIDERS All dimensions in inches; weights in pounds. NOI'E: These specifications are intended only as a guideline for determining whether a given glider is a certified model and whether it is in the certified configuration. Be aware, however, that no set of specifications, however detailed, can guarantee the ability to determine whether a glider is the same model, or is in the same configuration as was certified, or has those performance, stability, and structural characteristics required by the certification standards. An owner's manual is required to be delivered with the HGMA certified glider, and it is required that it contain additional airworthiness information.

GLIDER MODEL: Z-1 MANUFACTURED BY: American Windwright, Inc I) Weight of glider with all essential parts and without coverbags and non-essential parts: 68, 73 w/half ribs & V.G. 2) Leading Edge Dimensions a) Nose plate anchor hole to: 1) Crossbar attachment hole: 129.5 2) Rear sail attachment point:

235.0 ( ± .50) b) Outside diameter at: 1) Nose: 2 2) Crossbar: 2 3) Rear sail attachment point: 1.750 3) Crossbar Dimensions a) Overall pin to pin length from leading edge attachment point to hinge bolt at glider centerline: 117.50 b) Largest outside diameter 2.50 4) Keel dimensions; least and greatest allowable distances, whether variable through tuning or through in-flight variable geometry, from the line joining the leading edge nose bolts to: a) The xbar center load bearing pin: 44.375 - greatest 47.25 w/opt. V.G. b) The pilot hang loop: 62.375-63.375 5) Sail Dimensions a) Chord lengths at 1) 3 ft. outboard of centerline: 75 2) 3 ft. inboard of tip: 35 b) Span (extreme tip to tip): 414 6) Location of Information Placard: Keel tube in front of keel pocket Location of Test Fly Sticker: Same 7) Recommended Pilot Weight Range: 150-230 8) Recommended Pilot Proficiency: Intermediate (III) or higher

GLIDER MODEL: X'Cel 160 MANUFACTURED BY: Delta Wing 1) Weight of glider with all essential parts and without coverbags and non-essential parts: 65 2) Leading Edge Dimensions a) Nose plate anchor hole to: I) Crossbar attachment hole: 132 2) Rear sail attachment point:

17 b) Outside diameter at: 1) Nose: lY, 2) Crossbar: lY. 3) Rear sail attachment point: 1% 3) Crossbar Dimensions a) Overall pin to pin length from leading edge attachment point to hinge bolt at glider centerline: 1263;.\ b) Largest outside diameter 2 4) Keel dimensions; least and greatest allowable distances, whether variable through tuning or through in-flight variable geometry, from the line joining the leading edge nose bolts to: a) The xbar center load bearing pin:

44-47 b) The pilot hang loop: 54 V, ± Ys 5) Sail Dimensions a) Chord lengths at I) 3 ft. outboard of centerline: 75 2) 3 ft. inboard of tip: 32 % b) Span (extreme tip to tip): 34 6) Location of Information Placard: At keel below nose plate Location of Test Fly Sticker: Below above 7) Recommended Pilot Weight Range: 140-200 8) Recommended Pilot Proficiency: Intermediate (Ill)

GLIDER MODEL: Axis 15 MANUFACTURED BY: Vol International, Inc. 1) Weight of glider with all essential parts and without coverbags and non-essential parts: 74 2) Leading Edge Dimensions a) Nose plate anchor hole to: I) Crossbar attachment hole: 140.125 2) Rear sail attachment point:

241.75-242.25 b) Outside diameter at: I) Nose: 1.875 2) Crossbar: 2.0 3) Rear sail attachment point: 1.75 3) Crossbar Dimensions a) Overall pin to pin length from leading edge attachment point to hinge bolt at glider centerline: 127.5

b) Largest outside diameter 2.5 4) Keel dimensions; least and greatest allowable distances, whether variable through tuning or through in-flight variable geometry, from the line joining the leading edge nose bolts to: a) The xbar center load bearing pin:

46.25-50.25 b) The pilot hang loop: 59-60.375 5) Sail Dimensions a) Chord lengths at 1) 3 ft. outboard of centerline: 78 2) 3 ft. inboard of tip: 43 b) Span (extreme tip to tip): 420 6) Location of Information Placard: Keel Location of Test Fly Sticker: Same 7) Recommended Pilot Weight Range: 165-250 8) Recommended Pilot Proficiency: Advanced (IV)

GLIDER MODEL: Vision Mark IV 19 MANUFACTURED BY: Pacific Airwave 1) Weight of glider with all essential parts and without coverbags and non-essential parts: 65 2) Leading Edge Dimensions a) Nose plate anchor hole to: I) Crossbar attachment hole: 141 2) Rear sail attachment point: 230.25 b) Outside diameter at: I) Nose: 1.625 2) Crossbar: 1.875 3) Rear sail attachment point: 1.750 3) Crossbar Dimensions a) Overall pin to pin length from leading edge attachment point to hinge bolt at glider centerline: 123 b) Largest outside diameter 2.25 4) Keel dimensions; least and greatest allowable distances, whether variable through tuning or through in-flight variable geometry, from the line joining the leading edge nose bolts to: a) The xbar center load bearing pin: 50 b) The pilot hang loop: 62.75 & 63.75 5) Sail Dimensions a) Chord lengths at I) 3 ft. outboard of centerline: 95 2) 3 ft. inboard of tip: 49 b) Span (extreme tip to tip): 390 6) Location of Information Placard: On keel behind pull-back cable catch Location of Test Fly Sticker: Same 7) Recommended Pilot Weight Range: 155-250 8) Recommended Pilot Proficiency: Novice (II)

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The Thermal Snooper by Paul Gallagher reprinted from Liftlines, Cloudbase Country Club Ever since I purchased this little critter I've spent a lot of time answering questions on what I think of it, so I might as well write about it. Since most of you have read the article in Hang Gliding, I'll be brief in describing what it's suppose to do. As you fly through the air this device will tell you if the air is getting warmer or colder by beeping or hooping respectively. Each chirp it emits indicates a minute change in the temperature. This change is used to locate thermals, which are warmer. When you plug in the nine-volt the Snooper goes through a warmup cycle for a few minutes. When it settles down you can breathe warm air on it and, sure enough, it starts beeping. Blow from a distance so that cold air moves over it and it boops. Wow, it works. On the ground it never shuts up; it's always getting warmer or colder. The instructions say the only time it's quiet is in a box or sometimes while flying. Yep, it's true. Let's get into the air. On a launch the Snooper will let you know if you are in the beginning or end of a cycle. This is quite handy and surprisingly accurate. In flight the Snooper performs just as advertised. Well before your senses or your vario tell you you've encountered a thermal the Snooper is happily beeping. If it starts booping before you hit anything you either passed beside it or it wasn't much of a thermal. To find out which, turn around and look for it. When you do enter a thermal the beeping directs you to the center. As you core the thermal the temperature becomes more constant, the Snooper becomes quiet, and your vario takes over. As the thermal drifts, if you don't drift with it, the Snooper will start hooping as you get to the colder outer edges of the thermal. The amazing thing is that as you approach the edge, your vario is still happily beeping. Although you are still

in lift, if you don't correct your flight path you may soon be going over the falls. I feel the Snooper tells you what "may soon" happen, whereas the vario confirms what "is" happening. Soon, you start thinking of the Snooper beeps as saying, "Keep going, keep going," and the boops say, "Go back, go back." It doesn't take long to get a feel for the Snooper. You soon learn there is a slight delay in response time. When it tells you "Go back," you really left the core about one second ago. Therefore, you need to figure out where you were one second ago and head back there. The tones the Snooper emits do not clash with frequencies used in varios; besides you can (like I do) put one on each downtube, this way there is no confusion. Also, the beep frequency (beeps per second) is important; when it's really singing you'd better pull in and hang on. . . "Thar's a big one a brewin'." True life stories: My first flights with the Snooper were on strong thermal days. This afforded me the luxury of playing around. It would tell me, "Go back, go back," but I'd ignore it just to see if it was true. Sure enough, the vario would soon confirm the story. On another occasion I was sharing a thermal with a bunch of other pilots. I just hate crowds, so off I went looking for my own thermal. I was in heavy sink things looked bleak, the vario said 600 down, I lost a great deal of altitude and normally I would have turned around. Then the Snooper said, "Keep going, keep going." OK, just this once. Ten seconds later my vario was taking over where the Snooper left off in a symphony of beeps. But of course I was soon joined by half the air junkies in the area. Oh well! You guessed it, I like almost everything about my Thermal Snooper. But what don't I like? First, there's the

sound emitter; the boops are great but the beeps are a killer. This thing needs a gain control on the beeper. I've duct taped a nickel over it to mellow the beep, but this affects the boops too much. Also, I thought the clamp that came with it was bogus, but that was a minor fix. In addition I'd like to see an on/off switch so I can have some quiet flying without dropping my nine-volt on a bystander. Is it worth the big $98? I think so. After a vario, I'd prioritize it right up there with an altimeter. It certainly helps you visualize a thermal's size and drift. Some have said it's just another noisy thing to destroy the serenity of flying. Whoever said thermal flying was serene? Exhilarating maybe! As for me, I think I'll listen to my Snooper and vario in stereo all the way to cloudbase. •

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tmmghrnsit the seventeen years that our incredible sport has existed most have been faced with decision about which to prone or flown for years in both pmnt11:ms know that there are clear and ctm1dv:mt:1ges to both. seven years of d1s,act, ant:agcis inherent in this 1

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"feel at home." For years, however, I wish· ed for the best of both worlds the sun,p1Jc:1·· with the

flown suprone for 70-80 hours in many different I can you that this co111fig1llra1:ion who also prone read on. is to share what I've learn:· ed about suprone so that each can make an educated decision about whether this method of is sornethmtg you would like to try. First, let me be clear about the fact that I didn't invent this alternative pu:,1u1,m. lEFr: The author of supoone mounted p.u:ac11ute.

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FROM THE FAR SIDE OF HANG Gl..lDING! Chris Smith of Cloudbase Harness (Trenton, Georgia). This full-length "cocoon" type seat (see photo) has an adjustable back (in flight), sufficient padding, and is extremely well-made and strong. A simple jam-cleat system allows me in-flight leg height adjustment as well. I'm sure other harness companies and suppliers offer other viable alternatives. You might assume that a full-length suprone harness of this type gets in the way during takeoffs and landings. On the contrary, I have become quite comfortable with this arrangement. During takeoff I simply hold the "boot" (the extended part of my harness) out of the way by gripping the front stirrup cord along with the left downtube of the glider. Extensive practice on the ground made getting into this harness a breeze even during my first flight attempt. I have found that landing is best accomplished by simply removing my feet from the harness and not worrying about where the boot goes. Moving air almost always blows it to the side, out of my line of vision and well away from my feet. For years I used a traditional supine seat along with a simple foot stirrup made of strong but lightweight rope and automobile fuel line material padding the loop supporting my feet. I recommend this simpler setup for beginning suprone flight in order to keep distractions to a minimum. Another point should be made. Note the spreader bar separating the main support lines on my harness. Your harness will be much more versatile if this spreader bar is installed as low as it possibly can be without interfering with your helmet during takeoff. (My seat measures 371/2 inches from the top of the seat to the bottom of the spreader bar.) This will allow a shorter harness length (from top to bottom) and assures that you can fly gliders with shorter control bars. Do you have enough pull-in? This commonly asked question always makes be chuckle. The suprone pilot has as much or more pull-in as the prone pilot. You can pull your entire body through the control bar if you wish. There has never been a flying situation in which I have ever had to exercise this extreme however. Can you do aerobatics? Good question. This writer/pilot cannot confirm whether or not this flying position is good for all aerobatic maneuvers. I can confidently assure you that wingovers are not a problem. As far as more aggressive maneuvers are concerned I'll let other more bold types explore this realm. I find hang gliding plenty thrilling generally staying within manufac16

turer's recommended limitations. I strongly recommend that suprone pilots consider beefing up the downtubes of their gliders before doing any aerobatics maneuver. Remember, gliders are not load tested in consideration of pilots gripping and putting extreme "G-forces" on downtubes. Do you have enough roll authority? At 165 pounds I've successfully soared stiffhandling gliders (Atlas 16 and Moyes Maxi) and even "big" gliders (205 Light Dream and 19 Eclipse) suprone. My new Vision Mark N with a king post connection is comfortably light in roll pressures. However, If you have a stiff-handling glider due to design or tuning I cannot say with 100% certainty that you will enjoy satisfactory roll authority flying suprone. I regret that I'm not able

"For years I wished for the best of both worlds - the simplicity and safety of flying prone along with the comfort of flying supine . .. Having fiown suprone for 70-80 hours in many different gliders I can assure you that this configuration works." to objectively compare suprone roll pressures with prone as my prone flying skills are too unpolished. In general, however, I don't perceive a problem with reduced roll authority. In conclusion, I am well aware that the suprone position isn't for everyone. At the same time I am confident that many recreational pilots would enjoy this alternative if they only knew how to go about it and felt confident that this can be done safely. To those of you who fall into this category I truly hope this article has been helpful and informative. Plan on devoting 5-10 hours of airtime before expecting to feel natural and perfectly at ease. You may find, as I have, that seated in the bar is a fantastic way to "have the best of both worlds."•

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Joe Bostlk and the Sport 167 1988 US. National Champions

In hang gliding, claims and promises of high performance are as common as fleas on a dog, and usually about as useful. In rare cases, the promise is more than just a promise. Case in point: the Wills Wing Sport. For your consideration , a brief list of accomplishments by pilots of Wills Wing Sports:

FIRST PLACE 1988 U.S. National Championships FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE 182 Miles 145 Miles 125 Miles 115 Miles 103 Miles

1987 Grouse Mtn . Men's Championship 1987 Cochrane Cup XC Meet 1986 Grouse Mtn. Men's Championship 1986 Grouse Mtn . Women's Championship 1986 German Women's Championships 1986 Region 12 Regional Championship 1986 Alberta XC Meet 1986 Western Canadian Championships 1986 14th Annual Cochrane Meet 1987 1986 1987 1987 1986

Willi Muller Bob Thompson Peter Griffiths Mike Meier Rob Kells

154 Miles 135 Miles 122 Miles 110 Miles 102 Miles

Joe Bostik Jim Lee Willi Muller Rob Kells Cindy Drozda Paul Voight Willi Muller Willi Muller Willi Muller

1987 1986 1986 1988 1987

Gord Hay Willi Muller Willi Muller Willi Muller Peter Griffiths

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A Non-Accident Report W e all have heroes. Mike is my current hero. Usually heroes are identified by something that they do. Usually it is something heroic. But occasionally a hero is noticed because of something he didn't do. Such is the case with Mike. It was a good day. It was warm and sunny. It was the weekend, and the largest group of pilots to assemble so far this year was crowding around launch, admiring the conditions, reestablishing friendships and assembling their gliders. The early arrivals began launching, and soon were thermalling high above launch. Yes, it was a perfect day for getting the kinks out, having a relaxing flight, brushing up on skills and flying with friends. Nothing stressful, just a good time. Mike was setting up along with the rest of us. We chatted about his new glider, how much he liked it and how easy it was to fly. He did say he hadn't been feeling too well, and had not had a good night's sleep. As I was finishing my preflight Mike walked over to watch another pilot launch. I overheard one of the more sensitive, but outspoken wives greet Mike and comment, "You don't look so good today, Mike." There ensued a further discussion as the two of them watched the subsequent launch. I was all set. The preflight was complete, I was dressed, in my harness; conditions were perfect. I launched into the

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buoyant afternoon air. It was a very enjoyable flight - good conditions, flying with friends, all the reasons we go hang gliding. After landing I found out that Mike had not flown. "What a courageous guy," I said. A decision not to fly is always a terribly difficult one. It's hard enough when conditions are marginal, you've been flying a lot and you have a dozen other things you're supposed to be doing anyway. But when conditions are perfect, when it's one of the first flights

of the year, and all of your friends are skying out, when you know you could do it and probably get away with it, boy, then it's really tough. But yet that decision - not to fly - is the most critical one we ever make. If things don't seem perfect within us, both physically and mentally, we're much wiser to wait for another day. I know how much Mike loves to fly. I know that his skills have advanced steadily, and that he gently pushes himself to do better with each flight. But I don't remember Mike voluntarily choosing not to fly. Now that's what I call real maturity. So now I have a new hero. I'm also proud of my club, who to man, woman and child, all applauded and commended Mike on his decision.•

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when the flaps are lowered the aftward shift of the center of pressure of the wing will produce a tendency to dive, but the additional drag applied above the center of mass produces a nose-up tendency, counteracting the pressure shift effect. Whatever the reason, I find I can pull the flaps down whenever I want without adverse effects (no back flips). Now, let's talk about tail heaviness. Not just your average, run-of-the-mill, slightly bogus off-balance awkwardness, but real, honest-to-God, get-down, twenty-five-pound tail-on-a-stick tail heaviness. What do you do with somethiqg that's too heavy to pick up? Put a wheel under it and drag it around! That's the way you ground handle Sky Puppy and that's the way you take off! You start the takeoff run with the tail on the ground, then in two or three steps the tail rises up to flying position, and from there the takeoff run and launch are normal. This technique requires a little more running room than your average flexwing, but if I find this to be a big problem I may be able to develop some assisted takeoff techniques which will help the situation. For now, I don't mind the tail 20

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heaviness, and in fact it's a big help when landing. Sky Puppy will usually settle tail first when flared, making nose whacks very rare. Balance during ground handling is no problem, since there is no balance, and you only carry about 35 pounds of the glider's weight on your shoulders. On the whole, I have nothing bad to say right now about tail heaviness. Sky Puppy is steered with just the rudder, which is rigged to the hang loop so the pilot can hook in prone and steer just as he would in a conventional sailwing. This is a simple system which so far has proved adequate and interesting to fly. Trying to turn Sky Puppy like a regular flex wing, with bumps, yaws and a lot if finesse, doesn't get you very far. The rudder steering system requires that you just move over and stay there until you get the bank you want. I haven't yet had the chance to thermal Sky Puppy, but the 360s and other turning maneuvers I have done have shown me that the basic controllability is there. With a rudder steering system you might expect that the aircraft would yaw and slide into the turn before banking, but I have not

observed any effect like this except for a tendency to slip momentarily when coming level out of a steep bank. I expect I will get used to this and not even notice it after a while. This rudder-only steering system is not new (it was used by the Quicksilver and one of the Seagull designs, as well as by the V-1 Buzz Bomb), and the pilots who have flown with it never seem to have any serious complaints about it (I'm talking about the gliders, not the buzz bomb), so I expect to stick with it for the time being. One more potentially very useful aspect of flying with flaps is that they can be used as spoilers to decrease glide ratio during landing approaches. Large flap deflections (beyond about 45 degrees) don't contribute a lot to a glider's ability to slow down, but they do create large increases in drag, lowering the glide ratio considerably. When your average double surface flex wing tries to land in a restricted landing area it has to perform a series of tight turning maneuvers, often close to obstacles, and then dive down into a long ground skim to a dubious outcome. Flaps should allow a much safer approach - steep and straight, right down to the HANG GLIDING

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load of six times the gross weight, but this is really an unknown unless a truck test is performed, which is a possibility if this design shows real promise. Construction of Sky Puppy took about six months of my spare time and cost around $1,000. I can't give a good estimate of Sky Puppy's performance at this time, but it does not impress me as being superior to your average double-surface glider, even with the flaps fully raised. This glider was built to demonstrate flaps, not for performance, and its small area and short span may turn out to be real liabilities. When I start doing more soaring I'll know what's what. During my most recent flight a torsional tail vibration was noted which caused me to conclude that I needed a larger diameter tail boom. This vibration was mild and didn't do anything, but it doesn't belong there and cannot be tolerated. I think now that thin-wall aluminum tail booms have to be at least two inches in diameter to be adequately stiff in torsion. As of this writing Sky Puppy is down for modifications (the natural state of all prototypes). I hope testing of Sky Puppy can continue at least until I know what this design can really do. I have no commercial plans for this glider, but I'll try to make construction details available eventually if it seems to be JUNE 1988

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lapsable and will not weigh much more than gliders do now. They will be car-top transportable, tough, practical and repairable. The superior performance of these mini-wings will set new records and open new sites, and yet another step toward our ongoing reinvention of the sailplane will have been taken. • 23

USHGA PRESIDENT 1987 FINANCIAL WRAP-UP by Russ Locke

1987 CASH RECEIPTS

anticipated that 1987 would be a good year for us financially. At the end of 1986, it looked as though we were steadily and surely climbing out of the hole we had gotten ourselves into in the previous years. However, for a number of unforeseen reasons (not all of them good) we had a significantly better year than we even expected. Expenses were 10. 3 % under target or, in dollars, we spent almost $42,000 Jess then we expected. Most of this fits into the "not so good" category. As many of you are painfully aware, we were without insurance for a couple of months last year. While that caused a number of flying sites to be closed, not having to pay premiums for that period of time saved us almost $20,000. Let's hope that we never again have to point to that kind of reason for having made money. During the year, inventory on the shelves dropped below acceptable levels and in some cases even ran out. This caused numerous problems for many people and some of our dealers late in the year. It also gave us a false picture of how much money we actually made on merchandise. We also saved a couple of thousand dollars over the year by not paying an accounting service to keep up our books. These "savings" also came back to bite us at year end. Cash receipts exceeded our expectations by 6.8 % or almost $28,000. Better than half of that was membership dues which showed a 7.1 % growth over last year (we targeted flat for 1987.). The other large bundle was advertising which grew by 31.4% over 1986. We had targeted some of that growth since we saw that trend late in '86 and had also given our advertisers a rate increase. However, even our inflated expectations were exceeded by almost 20 %. The bottom line is that at year end, we took in over $74,000 more than we spent. However, more than half of that represents short term gains that we have 26

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to feed back into the hopper. We still have a number of short term financial situations to watch over, but we're certainly in better shape than we've been for some time. Following are two pie charts that show the percentage relationships of our expenses and cash receipts. I compared these pie charts to the ones that were generated at 1985 year end and in general there was not much change. On the cash receipts side of the ledger, dues in 1985 represented 59.5% of the total compared to 59. 3 % this year. Advertising, merchandise and site insurance were slightly larger pieces of the total this year while subscriptions, dona-

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tions, magazine newsstand sales and ratings were a little smaller part of the whole. In terms of overall expenses, insurance was exactly the same percentage in 1987 as in 1985 (keep in mind that we only paid for three quarters of a year in 1987). Our magazine expenses have grown slightly in the last couple of years, but that growth has been slower than our other expenses and the overall percentage has dropped from 49.3 % to the current 44.3%. And in fact, most of the growth in magazine expenses has been attributed to having to add extra pages to cover more advertising, something that we (continued on page 30)

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PILOT: City, State; Instructor

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Region 2 JOHN CUMMINS: San Jose, CA; Don Burns - CLYDE IWAMOTO: Mountain View, CA; Rob Engorn

Region I DALE BURKS: Seattle, WA; Dave Chadwick - JIM FENISON: Seattle, WA; Kamron Blevins - JIM HUNTINGTON: Portland, OR; Russ Tworoger - JOEL JOHNSON: Oak Harbor, WA; Mike Daily - KENNETH ROBINETTE: Seattle, WA; Tom Johns

Region 4 DARYL LOAN: Aurora, CO; Jim Shaw Region 6 JOHN NEWSTEAD: Ashland, MO; Achim Hagemann Region 7 GARY BLUEMEL: East Troy, WI; Matt Taber - CHRIS CHRISTOPHER: Jones, MI; Matt 'laber Region 8 PETER FLOREK: New Britain, CT; Alegra Davidson Region 9 KEN FRAMPTON: Blacksburg, VA; Richard Cobb - D. LYNN McCASLIN: Corry, PA; Matt Taber - DERMOTT McDERMOTT: Silver Spring, MD; Chris Thompson RALPH TROUTMAN: Philadelphia, PA; Matt Taber Region 10 MATT FITZGERALD: Nashville, TN; Matt Taber - ERIC HARVEBECK: Camp LeJeune, NC; Rob Bachman - RICK LONG: Winter Springs, FL; Buzz Chalmers THOMAS McGEE, Jr.: Castle Hagne, NC; George Reeves - JOHN MEYER: Calhoun, GA; Buzz Chalmers - RANDY PAGE: Memphis, TN; Lawrence Haney - JAMES STIDHAM: Clinton, SC; Chris Thompson FREDRICK UNGEWITTER, III: Nashville, TN; Matt Taber - MICHAEL YODER: Kill Devil Hills, NC; Rob Bachman Region ll RUSSELL COX: Austin, TX; Mark Kline Foreign DIANNE JONES: Alberra, Canada; Niel Kjar - WOLFGANG LASAI: Kaiserslautern, Germany; Gary Elhart - GORDON SODOLA: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Niel Kjar

Region 2 RAYMOND McADOO: Cupertino, CA; Dan Murphy - VICTOR MIERES: Stanford, CA; Dan Murphy - DON OLUFS: Fulton, CA; Jeff Mott - WILLIAM PERKINS: Pacific Grove, CA; Mark Kline - ANDRE PRIVE: Pleasanton, CA; Rob Engorn - JEFF STINE: Foster City, CA; Rob Engorn Region 3 PAMELA DE LORIA: Riverside, CA; Rob McKenzie - LARRY DION: Long Beach, CA; Paul Burns - DAN X. HANNA: Montrose, CA; Ted Boyse - TERRY JACKSON: Chatsworth, CA; Joe Greblo KATHLEEN JONES: San Diego, CA; William Henry - MIKE KNAPP: Woodland Hills, CA; Joe Greblo - ERICA KOESTER: Sun Valley, CA; Dino Dinaso - STEVEN LIZOTTE: Long Beach, CA; Debbi Renshaw - STAN ROBERTS: Newport Beach, CA; Dan Skadal - GLENN TRONESS: Glendale, CA; Ted Boyse Region 5 BLAINE PERKINS: Boise, ID; Mike King Region 7 GARY BLUEMEL: East Troy, WI; Buzz Chalmers - TOM ZIPSIE: Crete, IL; Buzz Chalmers Region 8 MIKE GROVER: Lanconia, NH; Alegra Davidson Region 9 JAMES DOOLEY: Seven Valleys, PA; Robert Beck - CHARLES FARBER: Altoona, PA; Matt Taber - WILLIAM HANKS: Fredricksburg, VA; Chris Thompson

BRENT LAWS: Cumming, GA; Matt Taber CHARLES PATTERSON: LaGrange, GA; Matt Taber - FRED PEARSON: Kill Devil Hills, NC; Chris Thompson Region 11 MICHAEL STEVENSON: Metairie, LA; Matt Taber Region 12 MICHAEL ENRO: Lambertville, NJ; Mark Frasca INTERMEDIATE RATINGS PILOT: City, State; Observer Region I ROD BROWN: Seattle, WA; David Chadwick - DARRIN WORMAN: Harbor, OR; Wes Roberts Region 2 AL CROWELL: San Francisco, CA; Rob Engorn - DAVE HAGGART: Milpitas, CA; Jeff Walker - BILL HENLEY: San Jose, CA; Dan Murphy - GRANT HOAG: Oakland, CA; David Bowen - JOHN KULIK: Reno, NV; Ray Leonard - JULIO McWILLIAMS: Palo Alto, CA; Pat Denevan - MICHAEL RAY: Santa Clara, CA; Russ Douglas MARCY REYNOLDS: Palo Alto, CA; Otmar Ebenhoech Region 3 STEVE ALLIN: Pasadena, CA; Joe Greblo GARY GUNDER: El Segundo, CA; Ted Boyse - DAVID MAZZOLA: Huntington Beach, CA; Ken DeRussy - DANIEL MINER: San Diego, CA; William Henry PAUL MONTAGUE, III: Los Angeles, CA; Erik Fair - STEVE NOOTENBOOM: Palmdale, CA; Jim Reynolds - ROGER "Bud" ROBINSON: Kailua, HI; Niel Kjar ERICK RORYE: Altadena, CA; Joe Greblo Region 4 MARTIN BOLAS: Albuquerque, NM; Mel Glantz - ROBIN FRYBERGER: Boulder, CO; Alan Godman - MICHAEL HARRIS: Phoenix, AZ; Dan McMannus - ALAN PAYLOR: Tucson, AZ; Anthony Barton JOHN WILBER: Westminster, CO; Joseph Gorrie

Region 10 WILLIAM HEMPHILL: Kill Devil Hills, NC; George Reeves - MARY JONES: Lookout Mountain, GA; Buzz Chalmers -

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ADVANCED RATINGS PILOT: City, State ; Observer Region 1 DAVID GERDES: Roy, WA ; James Reynolds Region 2 EARL DOUGLAS: Sun Valley, NV; Ray Leonard Region 3 MARK STORY: El Cajon , CA ; William Henry Region 4 ROY OLRYOYD: Phoenix , AZ ; David Smith - STEVEN STUCKEY: Denver, CO ; R.A. God man Foreign KENNETH KONOI: Finland; Paul Bums VESA LAPPA LAINEN: Palonna, Finland ; Paul Bums - PIERRE SIBILIA: France; Robert McKenzie

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USHGA REPORTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING REPORT The first 1988 Board of Directors meeting was held in Boulder, Colorado March 12-14. After hearing status reports on the magazine, office, and the three executive committee actions the directors went into committee sessions. The site procurement committee approved recognition awards to California assemblyman Bill Bradley and Don Betts for working out legislation to preserve several California sites. The National Fly-In committee recommended Dunlap, CA as the primary site for the 1988 National Fly-In; Mingus Mountain, Arizona is the backup. The dates will be decided later and published in Hang Gliding. The finance committee discussed financial statements and the lack thereof; immediate attempts will be made to produce timely financial reports. The 1988 target figures were approved and the finance committee will draft an SOP on submission of committee target figures and the dispersal of these funds. (See Russ Locke's financial report elsewhere in this issue.) The awards committee recommended Hugh Morton for the Presidential Citation, Joe Bulger for the Exceptional Service award and Winds Aloft for the Newsletter of the Year ward. Committee members will make arrangements for the presentation of these awards to the recipients. The combined membership and development, commercial relations and public relations committees recommended a one-month membership, a booth at Oshkosh and/or Sun and Fun and the printing of the dealer/school directory in the July issue of Hang Gliding, among other things. The world team committee heard a report on the 1988 World Championships and preparations are now underway for the 1989 World Meet and the 1989 Womens World Championships. Jan Siskind had been named team leader for the Womens team; the chairman of the world team committee will start the

selection process for the leader of the mens. Fund raising for the two teams will be kept separate. The publications committee recommended not producing a stand-alone calendar this year. (This has changed as new information suggests that we may have actually broken even on the last calendar project, despite all the difficulties. The 1989 calendar is slated to be available by September of this year.) The committee also recommended a 15 % increase in ad rates, except for classifieds, and the preparation of written guidelines for payment of editorial services. A proposal to list Instructor/Observer or school name after each pilot rating on the ratings page was approved. The paragliding committee developed an interim set of guidelines until more information from manufacturers and instructors is received. A more comprehensive recommendation will be presented at the next BOD meeting. The competition committee will revise the competition rule book, competition manual and the sanctioning procedures for the next meeting. The safety and training committee had the most business and the most controversy; most of the controversy was over the tandem rating program. The tandem subcommittee members are: Rob McKenzie, Greg DeWolf, Erik Fair, Marty Bunner and Joe Greblo, chairman. Only this subcommittee can designate and/or remove tandem administrators with the approval of the regional director. Applicants for Tandem 2 Administrator need only attend one Tandem 2 clinic and under certain circumstances tandem observers can do final signoff on Class 2 ratings. Applicants for Tandem 2 Administrator and Tandem Observer must first obtain the nomination of their regional directors and any Tandem 2 clinic must obtain approval from the regional director of the region in which it is being held. A curriculum for Tandem 2 clinic administration will be presented at the next BOD meeting. The safety and training committee has instituted a new safety incentive program

(see the May issue, page JO for details). Part 100, Basic Safety Recommendations has been revised in the area of "site operational rules and standards." Also, tandem and towing recommendations have been added. Revocation of ratings may be instituted by three observers as well as the observer who issued the rating. The towing subcommittee will write platform-towing special skills for the next meeting. The national coordinating committee expressed its concern over the new NPRM (see the May issue, page 12 for details). Still no progress on Olympic status. The towing and tandem exemptions will be renewed this year. The radio communications committee is unable to recommend a specific radio service now - all services have some drawbacks. The committee will continue to assess the situation. The next Board of Directors meeting will be held in the San Francisco/San Jose area, October 22-24, 1988. Members are invited to come and participate in committee sessions. (continued from page 26)

(FINANCIAL REPORT) make money on - good job, Gil. The cost of operating our office has changed from 36.8 % to 39.8 %. Nineteen eighty-eight looks like another good year for us, but for some different reasons. We have a number of revenue-generating projects underway that will, hopefully, offset inflationary expense growths. We are also beginning to get accurate and useful data with which to make some longer term financial decisions. I remember a few years ago when we raised the dues from the $29.00/year to the current $39.00/year figure. At the time we were guessing as to what the real figure should be. Although $39.00 turned out to be a good guess, making a decision of that importance with as little real information as we had is not the preferred way of doing things. Finishing up some of the computer and bookkeeping projects we have been working on will go a long way towards preventing those types of "dart board" decisions.•

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LANDING CHARACTERISTICS

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. , , 16 ''' '.41 in this report was flown a total in both coastal hours and 19 lift and mountain thermal conditions.

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my in the antenna and switched off my radio, slid my map holder out of the way, silenced my vario, my my at I was in and stood up for the Nationals the U.S, Nationals where

so fine that it was natural to your follow wave in acknow· the you share, we chose the 1988 National

Pilots trickled into Ten· anywhere from one month to one before the 15th initial The precec:lmg

ous

furious and had cliosc!n the wrong rush to the top and launch We could in valiant quest to find that elusive thermaL fate on luck, skill and When we failed, it was due bad luck, Whl~n we it was attributed to skill and cq1Lnpme;11t,

muurnoic sites and scatterIn fact, the of the meet occurred in pracwhen Mark Bennett took a little downwind cruise for miles, and Mark Gibson landed a few miles shorter, with a half and a late

For a pilot these mountains offer a rep,rcsentaticm of Eastern US, verticals from takeoff to the range from 1,200 to 1,400 feet, hills corrugate the cmmu·ys1ctc, and Trees cover the mountains and carpet the lowlands with wide swatches of farmland see:m1ngly s1:ra1:cg1ca.lly situated to enhance cross-country the weeks we sp,~nt in the ChatThe tanooga area summer was in the leaves were out and daily temperatures ofl:en reached the upper seventies, was on the mountaintops, were in bloom and beautiful white patterns in the green were constant music on launch and h011eysuc kle scent often the low altitude thermals, birds were black vultures, vultures, red-tailed hawks, to mark hawks and an occasional osprey the lift and drift direction, time and In total it was to be the main criterion for a successful national is still deliberating, cornpe:t1t1on, The

THE MEET FORMAT

was occa· fow hours when the

observation posts for both armies. Now tourists a view of the crnmtryside and cliffside homesites for the local arn;toc:rac:y,

It has been years since a Nationals was held in the East, Ellenville, New York, 1980 was the last. At that meet made its appearance, the Comet had HANG GLIDING

orange group. This could then the the first four finals mode and anyone Ian· in the orange group was stuck for Sunkist corp, never to lowest in the white

white group, the top was bottom of the launch order on the the entire upper half of group came before him. Hind· these

and

system will cure them in the the difficulties for the middle· the system did allow the best to rise to the top, and and vicissitudes of any

these

formance.

The

for.

who

group haunts the Lookout Mountain southeast and southwest Lookout oflaunch altitude, wind deflection and thermal collec· tion. An launch southwest hill 70 miles south of Chatta:n0<Jga "'"""''"'"' the site

Lookout Mountain is the site of the annual Race, fastest·time nm about mmiles north to Point Park and back. This the Nationals and was won mikl·mannered school teacher from New who

finished in

vidcd with

the open windows with ropes that Lani car· didn't realize until too late that the doors. "No and suit. With a flair of southern he escorted her to the in the :se,qmuc111e Two main launches Whitwell which faces southeast and the other is Hcnsens which northwest. Hcnsens is the location of world-famous contour ramp built by the This ramp multitude of gusty southwest is located gap. This in a access and setup cuts and spurs on both sides of the allow in wind directions to from the

and in fact every the officials decided to hold off two because conditions didn't look the seven three were (the first, third and last), offer. beautiful thermals and skies. 15-mile nm to the south in the The

was across the then back to the windward side and return to about 34 miles total distance. Lift was at first but turned on with some

climb out fast

from

Brian Smith and I, found ourselves in continuous lift about 4,000 feet over the top. We even· out at close to 9,500 feet MSL a wave over the convcc-

was that the wind had increased at that altitude, so the way to make progress across the of was to pull on Needless to say, this deteriorated our ratio and didn't allow us to cruise across the task while nine finished similar task at Lookout. The Lookout had taken detour, however, and up on the launch first, in time for the wind to tum tail! The move to Lookout necessitated late launch, but 25-mile course the call. The second round was the first of several for distance" The wind was southwest with thermals. The orange GLIDING

group went to Alabama to an 800-foot southwhile the white group headed to launch in and to the southwest to therto

m1;auu;,;1ec and director Rick Jacobs.

Doug Barnette. Mark made an but alas, of them made

mu the homh-out would dietatc, neither were short

received ly with Mark couldn't get back as far as and thus the course! These made more distance two unfortunate dove from the lead to in the white group. The orange group didn't fare much bet·· with more for distance. Hasenfus cl<~,u~r,.,e~

would "~"'"'""'" his more reasonable partner, Ann, had about half the not called halt.

in eastern vertical air. It should wire out that a very here. Also, as Jim Lee men· in the

from one southwest another. Bostik won the Brad then Bruce Case, Howard Osterlund, ()'Shannon Rabe and Mike was set for the final The another southwest resulted in for no one wanted to repeat the swarmed in the twenty for rare thermal. It was vvauv·w 1111' in weak thermals gets

did what

tors, for a on the Womens World Team for the first time. There were nine women pilots and ly well, that most of them had never cornpc:ted level before. We witnessed the appearance of a few bizarre and The most was a custom-made rack constructed from toilet p,u'""'"'~ and chord. Four stuek to the hood and trunk form support that leaves a car untouched, and leaves a on a casual observer. Another item was the $10,000 hoom hox that had four-wheel drivt: and served to broadcast music of the driver's choiee across the setup and breakdown areas. got to have tunes wben battc:ns. we got to marvel at Scott Wise's a slick remote-controlled camera that can be with no that made a difference was a compendium of all the top nM·inrmPr< in the U.S. There were 21 HPIIs, 10 9 Sensors, GTR~, UP Axis', and one each of an X'Cel, an American Ace and a Z-1

miles. The seventh exhibited more southwest winds the Henscns southwest launch was declared for 11 II cmnp1cutors strong and

THE FINAL DAY

up. familiar mode of launch but this is normal

who enhanced the eom-

northerlies. The white group trekked to Hensons for a task that went southeast over the range to Lookout MounHANG GLIDING

ceremony. orange group launched at Lookout with the of back to launch, then back to Only two aml Doug Lawton of the con11plc:ted the task,

a precarious When he was man let back into

that sure ID was made. When the dust settled the fastest time for the was achieved by Steve Moyes, followed by Mark Gibson, Tudor, Joe Bostik, John Woiwode, Howard Osterlund and Bruce When the tots were tallied and the last was stowed and racked, we had champion. Joe Bostik had flared his with one arm and couldn't lift his left hand, he had to well to

on the launch ramp his premattmely, and Joe left of launch! Joe suffored and separated shoulder. Sport of han· due to the broken arm he suffered in Australia January. His arm still him and now his shoulder

UP Axis; Mark GrR; Mark Bennett, 66.5 Achmus, 69 points,

Butch Peachy, 70 HP II, Larry Tudor, points, HP II, and O'Shannon popping horizon to scratch toward the certain lift Lookout. could identified with binoculars, but it wasn't until rounded the Lookout and headed home to

women as follows: Kari tie first, followed by Karen Schenk, Sarah

Alice

and Connie Bowen

(tfod for fourth), Lani Akiona, Mary

Davidson, and Debbie Ren-

shaw. It must be noted that Debbie had a little

In retrospect I think most had grand time at the Chattanooga Nationals, thanks to the efforts of the Tennessee Tree the meet folks and the weather Them was some great dah clays and some ,1rna1m,rrnlht d,1sa1mc,mtmg but game of percentages. In the words of Mark Bennett, "The I enjoy most about meets are the camaraderie between and the of new conditions. The pilots in the Chatt.amJog:a area are the warmest I have met and the conditions me as a pilot to analyze, and understand. I want to come back and try hope we all do. !II On our drivel'.\'

pilots I wish to thank all Sheila. On of Jim Kolynich, will the pilot that borrowed his tan leather ski send them to him at Franklin St., Horseheads, NY 14845.

phoro ll)! Dennis Pagen

waterbeds. There are

season. There are twelve rooms of various as well as a bunkhouse with twelve bunks. The latter goes for per or $45.00 week. Showers, cam· program is available for 1or1i:H:ertn patro11s who want to maximize and minimize costs. color is i11 each room with two video channels in besides the network fare, rooms have

area and it's time to

sure

to find other and a warm Wllllcome from Chuck and Sherrie at the Air Motel, Check out their and flyi1rig p,arai>hernalia)

and their

needs are underntood.11

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OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA HANG GLIDING CENTERUSHGA Certified instruction. Wills Wing, Delta Wing, UP and other major brands. New and used equipment, instruments, parachutes, and service. OKC, (405) 943-5484.

UP OVER NEW MEXICO, INC. - Instruction, sales, service. Sandia Mountain guides. Wills, Seedwings, Pacific Airwave, Delta, Moyes. Albuquerque, NM (505) 292-0647.

MOUNTAIN WINGS, INC.-Visit our new hang gliding center at the foot of Ellenville Mt. USHGA CF! with tandem training. Five training hills, factory trained repair specialists, area's exelusive Seedwings dealer/specialist. Delta Wing, Pacific Airwave, UP with demo gliders. The most complete line of hang gliding accessories in stock. Many new and used gliders. Mail orders. VISA, MasterCard and Discover Cards accepted. Greg Black, 150 Canal Street, Ellenville, NY 12428 (914) 647-3377.

NOITT'H COAST HANG GLIDING-Certified In· struction. New & used gliders. Specializing in Pacific Airwave gliders. Mike Del Signore, 1916 W. 75th St., Cleveland, OH 44102 (216) 631-!144.

SOUTHERN OREGON HANG GLIDING-USHGA Certified instruction. Our students have doubled their airtime since we started using a small ATV to pull the gliders back up the hill. Scenic lakeside training site with camping near Ashland, OR. (503) 479-9531.

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LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FLIGHT PARK-Our specialties: your first mountain flights, mountain and thermal soaring, certified training (package plans, group rates, USHGA ratings), glider ren· tals, camping, local site information. New and used gliders (all major brands), equipment, accessories, parts, repair services. We buy used gliders and equipment! USHGA Novice pilots can fly 1,340' Lookout Mountain and soar 12-mile ridge (distance record, 130.9 miles; altitude gain, 10,400') Send $1. (refundable with any purchase) for brochure, rates, directions, accommodations information. Route 2, Box 215-H, Dept. HG, Rising Fawn, GA 30738. 1\venty minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee. (404) 398-3541. SEQUATCHlE 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 37327 (615) 949-3384, (615) 949-2301.

SOUTH WIND HANG GLIDING SCHOOL & GLIDING FLIGHT PARA GLIDING SCHOOL Certified Instruction. Dealers for: Delta Wing, Seed Wings & 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 Wing and Pacific Airwave. Flight operations at Point of the Mountain. 6 Sunwood Lane, Sandy, UT 84092. (801) 571-4000. VIRGINIA SILVER WINGS !NC.-Certified instruction & equipment sales. N. VA. (703) 533-1965. WASHINGTON 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.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Mitts in stock for fast delivery. 8 Blue Jay Way, Conway, AR 72032 (501) 327-0698.

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

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.

SPAGHETTI HARNESS, blue, fits 5 "3" to 5 '6 ", glove, leg, parachute pockets. Used twice. $225. (518) 237-4347. TlIBING, WHEELS, BOLTS, BRACKETS, DACRON plus much more. Free tubing price sheet or send S5 for complete catalog. Leading Edge Air Foils, Inc., 331 S. 14th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Phone (719) 632-4959. Heavy duty truck towing winch, 3000 feet of rope. 1-man operation mounted on vehicle complete with vehicle, $1200. Will demonstrate. (405) 363-2735.

SYSTEK VARIOS-Small, lightweight, rugged. Dual batteries. One model with altimeter. Prices start ar $195. Contact Systems Technology Inc. P.O. Box 585, Seymour, TN 37865.

Publications & Organizations

SOARING-Monthly magazine of the Soaring Society of America, Inc. Covers all aspects of soaring llight. Full membership $35. Info kit with sample copy $3. SSA, P.O. Box E, Hobbs, NM 88241.

OXYGEN SET-UP-Complete, needs update, $125 (208) 376-7914.

LITEK VE-10 variometer with quick clamp. Factory inspected. $100. (318) 98l-83ll.

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.

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.

Parts & Accessories

BRIDLE SAFE-is not something you use on your wedding night' Simple lightweight sleeve protects your parachute bridle from U.V. Inexpensive, replaceable. $7.50 each or 31$20.00. Raven Hang Gliding Company. 300 N. Greenbay, Waukegan, IL 60085.

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.

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, llight 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.

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.

Videos & Films

QUICK RELEASE CARABINER-Breaking 10,000 lbs. $24. 95. Extra 5/16 ball lock pin SIO. 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.

Business & Employment Opportunities 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) 262-1055.

PRIMO AIR MITTS-standard with shiny Lycra exterior. $28.50 per pair. Plush or terrycloth interior, $35 per pair. Shipping $2.00 per pair.

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TELLURIDE! Videotape of the annual fly-in at one of the most spectacular llying sites anywhere, with comprehensive coverage of the 1987 aerobatic compelition. Professionally shot and edited. One hour long, VHS. $35 plus $3 First Class postage. California residents add slate lax. Robert Reiter, 1539 63rd Street, Emeryville, CA 94608. (415) 655-0615 PAUL:S VIDEO PRESENTS-Tom Tatum's "'Daredevil Flyers" with Chuck Yeager featuring '82 aerobalics in Telluride, $45.00. '88 World Meet "USA in Australia" $40.00. '87 Telluride Festival & Aerobatics $35.00 P.O. Box 1662, Telluride, CO 81435. (303) 728-3217.

Experienced USHGA Certified Instructors needed NOW! Lots of students ... not enough instructors. Send resume to: Mission Soaring Center, 1116 Wrigley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035.

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Miscellaneous COLLECTOR 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

truck with gliders stowed on top. CONTACT: Jose Fernandez, (213) 439-0874, home answering machine.

Pagen Books .......................... 33

FOUND: Glider near Colorado River in So. California this December. Call USHGA to identify and claim. (805) 944-5333.

Publitec .............................. 18

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.

SAILMAKING SUPPLIES & hardware. All fabric types. Massachusetts Motorized, P.O. Box 542-G, Cotuit, MA 02635. (413) 736-2426. CRYSTAL AIR SPORT MITTEL at Raccoon Mountain; Bunkhouse, private rustic rooms, regular & waterbeds, video in-room movies, private jacuzzi room, pool, sky gear gifts, fliers work program. FF! 4328 Cummings Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37409. (615) 821- 2546. Chuck & Shari Toth.

TYPE: WILLS WING HP-1'/z. Pacific blue L.E. & top front surface, undersurface spectrum and white main body. Speed bar, hand fairings. WHERE AND WHEN: Torrey Pines, CA. Saturday, October 17, 1987. CONTACT: Dave Weise, (619) 942-2174 home, (619) 442-0984 work.

PATCHES & DECALS - USHGA sew-on emblems 3" dia. Full color - $1. Decals, 3'h" dia. Inside or outside application. 25C each. P.O. Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553.

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 Tl, 1987 in ditch at roadside following XC flight. CONTACT: Ken Grubbs, 17325 Rimrock Dr., Golden, CO 80401 (303) T/9-7770.

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 face 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 V, 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.

Pacific Airwave ....................... 27

FOUND: UP glider bag at Rainbow Ridge, Nevada, north of Reno. Mid-December. Call to identify. (916) 587-1967.

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.

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Moyes ............................... 13

Patrick Brede! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Second Chance ........................ 34 Seedwings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Silver Wings .......................... 29 Sky life ............................ 2, 16 UP International ....................... 21 USHGA ........................ IFC, IBC Wills Wing ......................... 5, 17

We Build Our Harnesses & Parachutes to the toughest standards we can find ... our own! /Heavily Padded Shoulders Ccntinuous Webbing sewn w,th Five Cord Thread Safety Back Strap

Index To Advertisers

-Adjustable Padded Leg Straps

Airworks ............................. 45

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American Windwright .................. 29 ATOL ............................... 11 Ball Varios ............................ 5 Bennett Delta

Folds into full size Gear Bag with Adjustable Back Straps

CORDOURA• Reinforced Boot

Wing Gliders .................... 37, BC

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Stolen Wings

Colorado HG Center .................... 5

WILLS WING HP II-Full Race, pacific blue leading edge, rest is white. 2 sets of competition numbers on the trailing edge. Stolen on 4/21/88 at the Nationals, from the Super 8 motel in Chatanooga, TN. $200 reward, no questions asked. Contact Steve Luna (714) 980-2378.

Enterprise Wings ...................... 32

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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 48

Hall Brothers .......................... 5

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