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Volume 18

CONTENTS

Issue No. 9

(USPS 017-970-20)

Features

Columns

16 Spotlight on SitesMorningside Recreation Area

Viewpoint

by Vic Powell Vic proposes a move to the Washington, D.C. area.

15 In Memorium Remembering Carol Velderrain.

19 Flight For Liberty

26 Safety Forum

article and photos by Gene Sayre Gene realizes a long-held dream to Ily over the Statue of Liberty.

by Chris vonDelius How your parachute locking pin may keep your chute in the bag.

22 Pilot Profile-Kari Castle

38 Milestones by Bruce Brickey Bruce sets three stale records over the flatlands of Michigan.

by RUSS Locke An interview with the first U.S. Women's National Champion.

30 Owens Valley World Records

Departments

by Laura Daltry Larry Tudor sets a new Open Distance world record of 243.24 miles. Tudor and Geoff Loyns set a joint Out-and-Return record of 191.87 miles.

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36 Fly America Progress

COVER: Larry Tudor over the Owens VaUey in the Wills Wing HP ll in which he set the new XC distance record. PhOl.o by Larry Tudor.

by Greg DeWolf The first transcontinental hang gliding expedition reaches the halfway poinL

CENTERSPREAD: Doug Rice and North Carolina's flying country. Photo by Doug Rice.

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Airmail Update Calendar of E vents Competition Corner Accident Reports Ratings Classified Advertising Index to Advertisers Stolen W ings

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES JN PU13LICATIONS: The material presented here is published as pan 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 I.he material. AU individuals relying upon I.he material do so at their own risk.

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LET OUR GUIDES SHOW YOU X-C FLYING AT ITS BEST IN THE INCREDIBLE OWENS VALLEY. SEPTEMBER 11 THAU 17 September conditions in the Owens Valley are still strong enough to fly long distance flights without the weather severity and crowds experienced in mid-summer. Our guide service is provided by USHGA Certified Advanced Instructors and experienced OV Guides who know the weather patterns, best X-C routes, and site protocol. All transportation and retrieval is provided by a radio-equipped 4WD and a driver who knows how to find you! With these details taken care of, you'll fly the Sierras and the White Mountains at launches like Piute, Gunter and Horseshoe Meadows. You 'll be provided with maps and an orientation ground school that briefs you on equipment, routes, altitude acclimation , site hazards, and specific X-C techniques for the Owens Valley. TRIP INCLUDES: TOTAL COST $495.00 • Call for reservations: • Guides WESTERN HANG GLIDERS • Drivers (408) 384-2622 • Rides Up & Retrieval P.O. Box 828 • X-C Seminar Marina, CA 93933 • Lodging (motel double occupancy) • Advanced Instruction (if desired) • 7 Flying Days, weather permitting For first timers in the O.V. this is the best possible way to learn Owens Valley flying. For experienced OV pilots this is the most convenient package available at a real bargain rate. So make reservations now, space is limited to 15 pilots and usually fills weeks in advance.

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Office Staff Joyce Isles, Ratings Mary Delgado, Member Services Lynne Parton, Member Services Robert Pratt, Merchandise Dept. USHGA Officers: Russ Locke, President Dick Heckman, Vice Presidem Elizabeth Sharp, Secretary Dan Johnson, Treasurer Executive Committee: Russ Locke Dick Heckman Bob Collins Dan Johnson REGION L: Ken Godwin. REGION 2: Ken Brown, Jay Busby, Russ Locke. REGION 3: Bill Bennett, Walt Dodge, Gregg Lawless. REGION 4: Bob Buxton, Jim Zeise!. REGION 5: Mike King. REGION 6: Ron Kenney. REGION 7: John Woiwode. REGION 8: Bob Collins. REGION 9: Pele Lehmann, Jeff Simms. REGION IO: Dick Heckman, Matt Taber. REGION LL: Carl Boddie. REGION 12: Pete Fournia, Paul Rikert. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Dan Johnson, G.W. Meadows, Dennis Pagen, Rich Pfeiffer, Elizabeth Sharp. EX-OFFICIO D!RECIDRS: Everett Langworthy, NAA. HONORARY DIRECIDRS: Joe Bulger, Dick Cassella, Doug Hildreth, Mike Meier, Bob Thompson. The United S1a1es Hang Gliding Association Inc. is a division of the National

Aeronautic Association (NAA) which is the official representative of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FA!), of the world governing body for sport aviation. The NAA, which represents the U.S. at FAI meetings, has delegated to the USHGA supervision of FAI-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, ~ a means of open communication and to advance hang gliding methods and safety. Contributions are welcome. Anyone is invited to contribu1e 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 Slates Hang Gliding Association, Inc., whose mailing address is: P.O. Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553; lelephonc (805) 944-5333. Second-class postage is paid at Pearblossom, Calif, The typesetting is provided by 1st Impression Typesetting Service, Buena Park, Calif. The USHGA is a membercon1rolled educational and scientific organization dedicated lo exploring all facets of ullralight 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 lwo years, $77.00 for three years. Changes of address should be sent six weeks in advance, including name, USHGA membership number, previous and new address, and a mailing label from a recent issue. POSTMASTER: SEND CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO: UNITED STATES HANG GLIDING ASSOCIATION, P.O. BOX 500, PEARBLOSSOM, CA 93553.

VOWME 18, ISSUE No. 9

Protecting Hang Gliding's Future by Vic Powell Developments have occurred that can have a major impact on the future of hang gliding's self-regulation. One of the two organizations recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under FAR Part 103 has announced that it is ending its self-regulatory operations. The United States Ultralight Foundation has written a letter to the FAA announcing a phasedown of its ainnan and vehicle registration programs because of financial problems caused by the programs. Registration and renewal of powered ultralight examiners and instructors will end January 1 next year. All powered ultralight pilot and vehicle registrations will expire by Jan. 1, 1991. How does this affect hang gliding? The U.S. Ultralight Association has petitioned the FAA to establish mandatory powered airman certification, vehicle registration and marking; establish standards for two-place pilot knowledge, experience and medical fitness; and establish standards for vehicle aiiworthiness. All are probably necessary for the powered ultralight community. The request to alter Part 103 relating to powered ultralights creates an especially sensitive period for the provisions relating to unpowered vehicles. While ultralights are all grouped under Part 103, the uses and needs of powered and unpowered are different. Those differences need to be communicated to FAA officials and protected. USHGA needs an on-site individual in Washington, D.C. who can monitor the agency's detenninations and actions, who can responsibly represent USHGA and its

members to the FAA, and who can knowledgeably communicate to members about FAA issues. According to USHGA's policy manual the individual who does this should be the Association's executive director. That can be the case if the USHGA board of directors chooses an executive director who understands how government agencies work, has contacts within the executive and legislative branches of government, and who is knowledgeable about the sport of hang gliding. There is one candidate who has these qualifications and more-Barbara Servant. She is an association executive located in the Washington, D.C. area. Maintaining responsible contact with the FAA and keeping USHGA leaders and members informed about the petition matter is just one example of why the future of hang gliding requires that the Association's headquarters be located in the Washington, D.C. vicinity. A number of issues relating to agencies and branches beyond the FAA that can adversely affect hang gliding are likely to confront the sport in the future. USHGA needs effective, on-location input by a person who is authorized to represent members, in order to assure that hang gliding's views are stated and heard, and that members are informed. I urge the board to act in the best interest of the sport and its members by hiring Barbara Servant as executive director and moving headquarters to the Washington, D.C. area.•

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Dear Editor, Here's a lagniappe for you. Now that the new Buffalo Mt. launch ramp is "complete," I've been watching many launches closely, and I've seen to many laggy launches in lighter conditions. The pilot starts his takeoff by accelerating and pushing forward on the control bar. This sudden force below the glider's center of mass, and the glider's inertia, cause the nose to pop up at the very beginning of the launch. This hinders acceleration and leaves the glider more vulnerable to any turbulence. To prevent this you must think in terms of the glider. If it doesn't fly you don't. I try to get the glider going first and accelerate with it, not go first and hope it follows. Laggy pilots are on their second step trying hard to get the nose down and the glider going, which is what they should be doing just before their first step. When there is enough wind to support the glider pull down on the control bar to get the nose down. In lighter winds some pilots push forward with their shoulders while holding back with their hands to give the glider a push-off.

Dear Editor, I recently had a scary phone conversation that I think your readers should know about. A potential used glider customer called to ask some questions about a wing that he was thinking of purchasing. The make and model aren't important; let's just say that this particular glider was never famous for quick handling or a forgiving flare. After about five minutes of questions by the customer and answers from me I inquired as to his rating. He replied that he not only didn't have one, but had never flown before and wanted to use this wing as a trainer! I immediately referred him to our nearest dealer, stressed the importance of proper training and asked about the seller of this "training glider." It turns out that it had been left in the garage of a recently sold house and he had found out about it in a newspaper classified ad. This is the fourth incident of a similar nature that I've run into since becoming involved in the hang gliding industry, and I've no doubt that these things happen more than we think. I'd like to make an appeal to all pilots to keep an eye out for gliders for saleotherthan by reputable dealers. When you sit down with the Sunday paper, take a quick glance in the classifieds for the stray Flexi II or Manta Standard. Refer any such ads to your local dealer so that we can save ourselves and our sport the trouble caused by an untrained pilot on an unsafe glider jeopardizing a flying site.

Bruce Mahoney

REMEMBERING DA VE HAHN Dear Editor, My son's March issue of your magazine was sent tome by his landlady. In that issue was the 1987 fatality report and a letter from a Dan Skadal of Santa Ana, CA. Our son Dave was the last fatality of the year. We are still learning so much about his love of this sport and of the love he had for all the participants and they for him. I have received letters from friends that had flown with him and they alls ay how much of himself he has left behind in their hearts. I'm writing this letter in hopes that Dan and Dave's other friends see it and will contact us so we can learn still more about Dave's love of flying. The men and women of this sport are a special breed of people that we could all learn so much from. Barbara Hahn 134 Washburn Circle Oak Ridge, TN 37830

SEPTEMBER 1988

Briggs Christie Salinas, CA

ACCURATE AIRSPEED AND ATOL TOWING Dear Editor, Recently I was involved in an incident while towing with an ATOL system which pointed out a safety consideration that might warrant added emphasis. After two smooth and uneventful flights from a home-made ATOL-like Low rig with a pilot-activated nose release I switched to another of the the three tow vehicles operating that day. I asked the owner several times the proper speed to launch and each time he instructed me to clear as the Hall wind meter disc reached the 35 mph point. After reaching cruising speed I instructed the driver to accelerate. The nose man and I both watched the wind meter as it rapidly climbed through the launch zone to an indicated40mph.

I thought this was happening pretty fast, but I had noticed pilots launching from this truck after what seemed like only a short distance all day. I rose about 15 feet and then stopped my ascent and noticed that I was flying out over the truck, though the bar was just slightly pulled in past trim speed. I soon lost sight of the truck underneath me as I was directly over the frontmounted reel at about 20-25 feet AGL. I soon released and made a good landing. The crew seemed confused as to what had happened and why. Later, the driver informed me that people had been launching slow all day on that vehicle. My previous flights had been on a vehicle that had no detectable bounce to the wind meter disc, and the launches had been fast and smooth. Apparently the rough road combined with stiff springs had caused excessive bouncing of the wind meter disc. The 5-10 mph winds which had prevailed all day may have helped previous pilots to execute successful, though slow, launches. By the time I launched the wind had died to zero. The operation of the wind meter mounted at the front of the vehicle seems to be of critical importance, and an item I have not heard discussed much in instructional talks on the system. Perhaps a digital meter that was less susceptible to giving false readings because of mechanical vibration or jarring would give a more reliable wind speed indication to the pilot. After my experience it occurred to me that in no-wind launches it would be very helpful to have the driver calling out truck speeds as he passes through 20, 25, etc. At least that would give some confirmation of the wind speed to compare to the wind meter. My driver said that he didn't pay any attention to truck speed. I hope this calls some attention to the importance of accurate wind speed measurement on ATOL-type systems. Pilots should be aware of the possibility of the Hall meter disc bouncing and giving erratic readings on a rough road. Jim Taulman Celina, TX

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TUDOR FLIES 240 MILES ON WJLLS WING HP CLAIMS OFFICIAL FAI OPEN DISTANCE RECORD FOR LONGEST HANG GLIDER FLIGHT IN HISTORY

A RECORD OF PERFORMANCE The 1988 Competition Season is in full swing, and WILLS WING GLIDERS continue to rack up an extraordinary list of world records and first place finish es. WORLD RECORD WORLD RECORD

WILLS WING HP II WILLS WING HP II

LARRY TUDOR LARRY TUDOR

1988 240 MILES OPEN DISTANCE 1988 192 MILES OUT & RETURN

1ST PLACE 1ST PLACE

WILLS WING SPORT WILLS WING HP II WILLS WING HP II WILLS WING SPORT WILLS WING HP II

JOE BOSTIK TED BOYSE LARRY TUDOR JOE BOSTIK TED BOYSE

1988 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 1988 OWENS VALLEY XC CLASSIC

WILLS WING HP II WILLS WING HP II WILLS WING HP II

OLIN SCHOTTOLA TONI BENDER MARTIN JURSA

1ST PLACE (TEAM) 1ST PLACE 1ST PLACE 1ST PLACE

1988 MANUFACTURER'S LEAGUE MEET 1988 SWISS CHAMPIONSHIPS 1988 GERMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 1988 ALPEN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

YOU CAN'T WIN 'EM ALL That's two world records and six major national and international titles by July 4th. Of course Wills Wing pilots haven't won every major meet. For example, in the Manufacturer's League Meet, the Wills Wing team did repeat as champions for the second year in a row against the best pilots from seven other manufacturers. However, this year the individual title was won by Mark Bennett, flying another manufacturer's glider. Mark flew brilliantly, he deserved to win, and we congratulate him. It was Mark's first major contest win in a long career, and he was certainly due. In the World Championships in Australia in February, six of the eight U.S. team pilots selected the Wills Wing HP II for the meet, and three of those HP pilots finished in the top six in the final placings, but Ricky Duncan, flying on his home turf, outtlew the field to capture the individual gold, and the Australian team took the team gold.

20:1 ?!? At Wills Wing, we enjoy competition, and we congratulate all the winners, whoever they are. For the last five years, most of the winners have been flying Wills Wing gliders. Most manufacturers would take a successful competition record like ours and claim it as proof that their gliders have "clearly superior performance:' (In fact some manufacturers have done just exactly that with competition records that are woefully inferior to ours.) Were not going to make such a claim. It's clear from our record where the performance of our gliders stands in relation to that of the other gliders on the market, and we'll let the record speak for itself.

SOMETHING IMPORTANT So now that we've got your attention, let's talk about something important: who are you going to buy your next glider from? We think it should be us, and we think there are good reasons for you to think so too.

QUALITY Consistent quality is not something that comes easy, and it's not something you can do once and then forget about. It has to be worked for and fought for every day. At Wills Wing we're pilots, and nothing is more important to us than the quality of the aircraft we put out. We are never satisfied with the quality of our products, and that very dissatisfaction on our part is your best assurance that you will get a high quality product from us. We have, as a matter of policy for the last fourteen years, factory test flown each production glider we make. Nine out of ten of those test flights are done by one of the company owners; all USHGA Master-rated pilots who have a combined experience of more than 3500 hours and 10,000 flights in hang gliders.

SAFETY No aircraft can be any safer than the pilot operating it, but a carelessly engineered or built, or inadequately tested aircraft isn't safe in anyone's hands. Our gliders are carefully engineered and thoroughly tested before being released to the public. Our testing program incorporates both sophisticated testing equipment, and ten years of experience in formal structural and stability testing methods.

SERVICE Wills Wing has pioneered the concept of customer service in the hang gliding industry. Our service policies, and our service-related materials, such as our owner/service manuals, have set the standard that the rest of the industry will be trying to emulate in the future. If you purchased a Wills Wing glider ten years ago, you can still get parts for it today. If you have a question about your ten-year-old Wills Wing, you can call the factory today and talk to the person who designed your glider. More than 80% of the manufacturers who were in the business ten years ago are long gone today, but Wills Wing is still here. We plan to be here in the future to service the glider you buy today, and our past record supports our ability to fulfill that promise.

INTEGRITY A simple thing, really, but unfortunately all too rare in today's business world. Simpy put, it means that we endeavor to tell you the truth, as best we know it, whether or not it reflects favorably on us at the moment. It doesn't mean we don't make mistakes; we do. But we won't lie to you, and that should be important to you.

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NOMINATIONS

Awards Committee

considered to have ducted in Ilic current. t11c most outin various activities manner on the

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UPDA1fE ited volunteer service to USHGA that is of excellent quality and of significant importance to the Association. The volunteer work may have begun prior to the current year, but must be ongoing or have been completed this year. A nomination letter must cite actions or activities of the member or organization for which they are being nominated. Provide information that supports the nomination, such as at least three different samples of a newsletter. Include dates, locations as appropriate, name, address and phone number of the nominee. DEADLINE for RECEIPT of nominations is November 30, 1988. Send the nomination to: Awards Committee, USHGA, P.O. Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553.

New Members Submitted by Businesses -July, 1988 Aeolus 59 Mission Soaring Center 22 Chandelle 14 Fly America 14 High Adventure 12 Windsports International 11 Lookout Mountain Flight Park 10 Hang Flight Systems 7 Windgypsy 7 Southland Hang Gliding 6 Hang Glider Emporium 6 6 Torrey Pines Flight Park 6 The HG Center of San Diego Free Spirit Sky Surfing 5 Natural High 4 Arizona Windsports 4 Nova Air 4 Airtime of San Francisco 3 Airplayin' 3 Susquehana Flight Park 2 Connecticut Hang Gliding Assn. 2 2 Santa Barbara HG Center 2 Kitty Hawk Kites, East Western Hang Gliders 2 Eagles Nest 2 The following schools submitted one

SEPTEMBER !988

new member each during the month of July: Swiss Alp Hang Gliding Safaris Raven Hang Gliding- Hawaiian Airsports - The Colorado Hang Gliding Center High Sierra Sports.

unknown. Please contact: Catherine Morton, Grandfather Mt., US 221 and The Parkway, Linville, NC 28646 (704) 7332013.

WINDGYPSY SAFARIS SYLMAR FLIGHT PARK The Sylmar Hang Gliding Association is proud to announce the opening of the Sylmar Flight Park, located at the base of Kagel Mountain, in Sylmar, California. It's the same property that has been used for many years as a landing area with the informal permission of the landowners. Through some fortunate circumstances and persuasive action by members of the SHGA, a4.3-acre parcel is being deeded to the SHGA to develop as a permanent hang gliding park. It's nestled in a rapidly expanding residential area and in order to maintain itas a landing area certain restrictions must be observed. There are also flying restrictions in the mountains imposed by the County Fire Department and U.S. Forest Service, so visitors are urged to contact the Sylmar Hang Gliding Association, (818) 367-3656; Windsports International (818) 988-0111; or True Flight Concepts (818) 367-6050 in Sylmar for information before flying. Qualified pilots are welcome. Bring your valid USHG A membership card. SHGA membership is required, and may be purchased daily ($5), weekly ($10), or yearly ($20 + $100 initiation fee). The Kagel Mt. launch is rated for Intermediate pilots, or Novice with sign-off from a local certified instructor. Contact: Sylmar Hang Gliding Assn., 13812 Gavina Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342.

MASTERS OF HANG GLIDING CANCELLED Late news has arrived that the Grandfather Mt. Masters of Hang Gliding competition will not be held this year. Details

Paul Bums of Windgypsy ofElsinore and John Olson of Lake Tahoe, Nevada announce the Windgypsy Adventures Mexican hang gliding safari. The safari will take place during Jan. and Feb. of 1989 and will tour major thermal sites around Guadalajara and Colima, including a finale flight from Norado de Colima, North America's tallest active volcano. Scheduled sites include Tequila (5,000' vertical), Tapalpa (3,500'), and La Cumbre in Glima (2,500'). The volcano has a 10,000' vertical. The safari includes seven days flying, airfare, hotel accommodations, transport and retrieval, and modem gliders for $695. Advanced rating or mountain experience required. Contact: Welcome Aboard Travel, (800) 824-2584 or (702) 786-3944 in Nevada.

FIFTH ANNUAL SILENT AIR SHOW This year's event will take place Sunday, Sept. 25 at Ed Levin Park near Milpitas, CA. The show starts at 9 AM. and will be a benefit for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Wings of Rogallo club and 7Eleven stores sponsor the event which includes: hang gliding streamer catch, bomb drops, spot landings, drama, comedy, aerobatics and a hang gliding simulator. Other silent air sports scheduled are hot air balloon rides, sailplane aerobatics, land sailing, windsurfing, skydiving and radio control gliders. Come early for balloon rides. Gates open at 8 A.M., admission $10 per carload, Contact: Roger (408) 262-1288.

UPDATE PACIFIC AIRWAVE COMFORT BAR

Pacific Airwave has developed the "Comfort Bar" for their line of gliders. The Comfort Bar features: angled design for ease of grip, Grab-On insulation located at primary grip locations, and internal safety cable for added security. The Comfort Bar is now available as an option on the Vision Mark IV 17 and 19, and is standard on the Magic Kiss 154 and Magic IV. Retrofit Kits are available for many past production Pacific Airwave models. Contact Pacific Aiiwave or a dealer for details.

PACIFIC AIRW AVE RELEASES NEW MAGIC KISS - WINS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

The manufacturer claims improved performance and light handling characteristics. The Magic Kiss is HGMA certified. Pacific Airwave is pleased to announce that their new Magic Kiss took 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th places in the recent 1988 European Championships held in Italy. The participation of the Magic Kiss in this competition marked its introduction into the European market, and it was the glider's first competition. The Magic Kiss also placed first in the recent Swiss Open.

SANT A BARBARA ARSA Effective July 28, 1988 an Airport Radar Service Area (ARSA) has been implemented at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. The Santa Barbara Hang Gliding Association has negotiated a letter of agreement to resolve the conflict between the ARSA and existing hang gliding acti vities. Before flying any hang gliding site within 10 nautical miles of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport you must contact the Hang Glider Emporium at (805) 9653733.

only. Price $57 U.S. includes airmail postage. Contact: Hang Gliding Federation of Australia, R. 508, 161 Gloucester St., Sydney, N.S.W. 2000 Australia, tel. (02) 251-2704 FAX 27-5439.

NEW CERTIFIED SCHOOLS USHGA is proud to announce two new certified schools: High Adventure, 4231 Sepulveda, San Bernardino, CA 92404 (714) 883-8488 and Torrey Flight Park, 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037 (619) 472-4563. Welcome aboard!

CHAMPIONSHIPS OF GOVERNAD VALADARES This "American Cup" competition will be held Feb. 11-25, 1989. Contact: Rua Jardim Botanico, 182n04, Jardim Botanico, RJ Brazil, CEP 22461 tel. (021) 2204704 TELEX (21) 21818 HAEG. $300 includes retrieval, ride up hill and lunch.

CLIP ON WHEELS AIRBORNE? TRAINING VIDEO

Pacific Airwaveannounces the Magic Kiss, the product of an 18-month development project. The small glider (154 sq. ft.) is rated for pilots up to 210 lbs. Features include: 4.4 oz. main body with Trilam leading edge, 13 battens per side, 7075 alloy leading edges, crosstube and battens, internal floating tip struts, internal keel with small keel pocket, "easy pull" trimmer system, streamlined uprights and kingpost, and Comfort Bar with foam grips. Wing Area .......................... 154.6 sq. ft. Span .................................... 34.1 ft. Aspect Ratio ....................... 7.5 Nose Angle ......................... 132' Glider Weight ..................... 67 lbs. (with all options) ·'Pilot Weight ....................... 130-210 lbs.

The Hang Gliding Federation of Australia has released a video designed as a training aid for instructors, clubs and student pilots. The video was scripted and directed by Ian Jarman, proprietor of Cloudbase Hang Gliding Centre, the country's longest-running school. Ian was the coach of the victorious Australian team at the recent World Championships, is a respected competitor, and is an HGFA and USHGA certified instructor. The video takes the new pilot from first day ground handlingandstraightglides through the pre-soaring stage, demonstrating and explaining basic techniques and skills. The film is also designed to serve as a motivational tool. The video runs for 25 minutes. VHS

Saphir America announces the distribution of Clip On Wheels for hang gliders. The wheels consist of two plastic halves which can be attached to the control bar base after the glider is set up by clipping them together around the tube. They are secured by 4 clip catches. Weight is approximately 300 grams. Contact: Saphir America, P.O. Box 2343, New York, NY 10009.

TELLURIDE FESTIVAL The Telluride Hang Gliding Festival will take place this month, Sept. 12-18. This year's event will include the first XC competition. The five-day XC race will challenge 50 pilots to complete a different task each

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The Tennessee Tree Toppers now have maps available for the Chat~ooga area flying sites. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: TTT, P.O. Box 136, Lookout Mt., TN 37350.

Calendar of Events Sept. 3-5: Tri-State tow meet. $1,000 prizes. Contact: Bruce Brickey (313) 292-9282.

prizes. Rain date the following day. Contact: Hawk Airsports (615) 453-1035.

Sept. 3-5: 11th Annual Free Spirit HG Festival at Draht Hill, Elmira, NY. Club team and open 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, Elmira, NY 14902.

Sept. 25: Fifth Annual Silent Air Show, Milpitas, CA. Contact: Mission Soaring Center (408) 262-1288.

Sept. 11-17: Beginner hang gliding camp. Sept. 17-19: Mt. flying clinic. Sept.2425: Launch and landing clinic. Oct. 1621: Advanced HG camp. Oct.22-24: Mt. clinic. Nov.2-4: 3rd annual Mt. fly-in. Nov.11-13: Basic Instructor certification course. Contact: Kitty Hawk Kites East, P.O. Box 340/Route 158 Bypass, Nags Head, NC 27959 (919) 441-4124.

Sept. 30: World team fund raiser, featuring slide show by Larry Tudor. Starts 8:00 PM. Food, drink, raffles. Contact: Rich Heegle, 5003 Sentinel Dr. Apt. 26, Bethesda, MD 20816 (301) 229-4569. $5 donation at the door. Oct. 1-2: Wills Wing demo days with Tudor. Same contact. Oct. 8-9: Instructor Certification course (including Red Cross first aid). Oct. 16: Parachute clinic. Oct.29: Lookout Mt. annual Halloween party. Contact: Lookout Mt. Flight Park (404) 398-3433.

Sept. 12-18: 15th Annual Telluride Hang Gliding Festival. Send $70 preregistration. Contact: Telluride Air Force, Box 456, Telluride, CO 81435 (303) 7283475, 728-4772. For lodging reservations call (303) 728-4431.

Oct. 10-15: Hang gliding rally at Billing, India. Cash prizes. Dec. 26-Jan.1: Temple Hill Trophy near Bombay, India. Contact: Sita-nivas, Vallabhbhai Road, Vile-Parle (west), Bombay, India 400056.

Sept. 15-18: Sixth International Hang Gliding Film Festival, St. Hilaire du Touvet, France. Super 8, 16 and video. Contact: Syndicat d'Initiative, 38720 Saint-Hilaire du Touvet, France tel: 76.08.33.99.

Feb. 11-25, 1989: "American Cup" competition, Govemad Valadares, Brazil. Contact: Rua Jardim Botanico, 182/704, Jardim Botanico, RJ Brazil, CEP 22461 tel. (021) 220-4704 TELEX (21) 21818 HAEG. $300 includes retrieval, ride up hill and lunch.

Sept. 24: First annual Apple Festival hang gliding race., Clinch Mt., TN. Cash SEPTEMBER 1988

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COMPETITION CORNER HOWE WINS GREAT RACE by Buzz Chalmers Lookout Mountain Flight Park's annual Great Race was run on April 9, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. The competition records the fastest flight form the Flight Park's launch ramp to the Point of Lookout Mt. (overlooking Chattanooga) and backa round trip distance of 21 miles along the ridge. Conditions the first weekend weren't favorable for soaring, but the weather didn't stop the Great Race banquet, held in Lookout's landing field the night of April 3rd. Hopes were high for the following weekend, but Saturday was no good and Sunday dawned overcast with the wind tailing over the back of the mountain. We were beginning to think the Race would be postponed yet another weekend, butaround 2 P.M. the sun broke through the clouds and the wind switched to a perfect 5-10 mph out of the west. The launch window was opened and the Great Race was on! Thirteen competitors launched and worked thermals and convergence to Point Park, but only four made it back to launch to score. Nelson Howe led the pack, flying a Sensor 510 B, with a time of 58 minutes and 10 seconds. Dick Cassetta took second on a Magic, scoring 1:04:00 and Mike Benson came in third on an HP II with a time of 1:05:28. Next year's Great Race is scheduled for Easter weekend, March 25-26,1989. All Intermediate and Advanced pilots are welcome to enter and compete for prizes (Novice pilots can enter with permission from LMFP owner Matt Taber). So come test your flying skills and glider in one of hang gliding's really fun competitions!

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THE 1988 HANG GLIDING SPECTACULAR-Nags Head, North Carolina by Rob Bachman

The 1988 Hang Gliding Spectacular held in Nags Head, North Carolina was a booming success. The 16th year running for this event drew 53 registered pilots from all over the country-beginner through master. Competition included pylon courses and spot landing. The wind conditions this year provided lots of opportunity for pilots to test their skills. Changes in wind direction allowed for every angle of Jockey's Ridge to be flown, which presented difficult tasks for both competitors and officials alike. Highlights of the weekend included Kitty Hawk Kites instructor, George Reeves, "scratching" with wingtip and body two inches off the dune to max out his duration points and then nail the bulls-eye on landing. A slide presentation by Ken

Brown and Larry Tudoron the 1988 World Meet was given on Friday night and was followed by a fashion show, dancing and carousing into the night. A USHGA auction raised $200 for the World Team. On Sunday, awards were presented by Francis Rogallo. Two beautiful sandblasted glass trophies, designed by Donna Harris, were presented to Jim Johns of Marina, CA for taking first place in the advanced division, and to Bill King of Raleigh, NC for first place in the novice division. Second place trophies, beautiful wooden plaques hand crafted by Steve Wendt, were presented to George Reeves of Nags Head and one of our instructors in the advanced division, and to Greg Mick of Broadway, VA in the novice division. George's score was only one point behind that of Jim Johns. Third place plaques went to Ken Brown of Salinas, CA in the advanced division and Mark McGregor of Washington, DC in the novice division. All six winners also received sunglasses donated by Balle. Special thanks to Wills Wing and Pacific Airwave for donating auction items and for sending their sales reps, Larry Tudor and Ken Brown, to show their wares. Thanks to Karen Bachman for her job as meet photographer. Join us next year for the 17th Annual Spectacular, which promises to be even bigger and better.

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was tremendously excited. As we got closer to the city I began thinking about potential problems like equipment failure and bad weather, to save myself some disappointment if we couldn't fly. Through weary eyes from traveling all night I could see the Statue of Liberty in the distance, with the sunrise as her background. "Truly magnificent" would be an understatement. At this moment all anticipation of disappointment was lost. All I could see was a hang glider and Lady Liberty in the same picture. The site from which we had chosen to take off and land was approximately one mile west, behind the statue. While we were setting up I had to keep reminding myself to concentrate on proper setup procedure instead of staring at the staute. Finally the time came. The glider, boat, winch and all the equipment had

been double checked. Everything had been planned in detail-all our maneuvers, the path of the tow boat, the release of the glider. The wind conditions were perfect. We were ready to fly. The winch was locked, the tow boat took off, the rope tightened and the glider lifted off as gracefully as a butterfly. The warm, calm morning air complemented the slow steady climb-out above the harbor. Being the vain people we are we naturally had video and 35mm cameras on board. The smooth conditions were a real blessing, since the photo equipment wouldn't accurately record the event in excessive turbulence. We towed out past the statue in a counterclockwise direction and then turned straight into her face. I could see people at the windows in the crown. Only pictures can better describe the awesome

view from 5,000 feet over the torch. As I looked down at this remarkable part of history I thanked God for the opportunity to enjoy these brief, wonderful moments. Suddenly the tow rope tightened. More altitude was needed to fly back to the landing site. At approximately 1,500 feet I released the tow rope and started the quiet descent back to the landing area, still snapping pictures of the statue, New York City and the harbor. I landed at the edge of the water taking the last picture on a priceless roll of film. I carried the glider up on the beach, overwhelmed with excitement. Looking back at the statue I thought, "What's next?"-maybe Mt. Rushmore or the St. Louis Arch. Who knows? But today it had been a real thrill. The memories will last a lifetime. •

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Another Clean Sweep---1 st, 3rd & 4th Place! Mark Bennett, overcoming a setback in the first round that put him in 36th place, displayed a convincing superiority in taking first place at the 1988 Manufacturer's League Meet. Six rounds later, Mark (consistently Fastest over the competition 's varied courses), was the first place finisher, a position he attributed to his new Sensor 510-C racer. His teammate Chris Ara i, who had not been active in competition for several years, placed third . Nelson Howe, winner of the 1988 Great Race, flew a C model conversion to fourth place, making the Sensor 510-C domination of the competition complete. "This is the most challenging meet in the U.S. , and we were flying against present and former world and national champions and most of the U.S. world team,but Seedwings techno logy overcomes name fame ," said Mark . "The Sensor's beautiful comb ination of handling , sink rate and L/D prove that it's still the one to catch ." Catch a ride on a new Sensor 510-C and enjoy the exhilaration of flying a truly superior mach ine . Or catch one in the bag and take it home! Prices start at on ly $2895.-not a bad price for a custom quality glider that beats the best the world has to offer!

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head problem and it was hard for me to spend so much time on the "bunny hill." If my being a woman had any negative or positive impact on my training experience, I didn't notice.

What got you started competing? My first contest was a spot landing/ duration contest during the first Wings of Rogallo Silent Airshow, which I won. The serious part of my competition started last year when I got more interested in cross-country flying. Some of the big contests seemed like the best way for me to learn these skills. There was retrieval, and there were great pilots flying everywhere for me to follow. Last year's Nationals, in addition to being a good opportunity to fly with the best cross-country pilots in the country, was also a good way for me to get introduced to the Owens Valley. The weeks I've spent competing with good pilots have taught me more than several years of recreational flying at my local sites.

Speaking of the Owens Valley, I know you recently were in a glider that tumbled. How do you feel about that? It happened quickly, but luckily I had lots of altitude. The glider just nosed over so fast onto its back that I lost the control bar. I broke the cross bar and leading edge when I fell into it. I learned a lot about myself. I've always wondered ifl would be able to throw my chute if a situation got tough. I found out that you have a lot more time to think than I would have expected, so doing the right thing came easier than I thought it would. Also I'm glad I had good equipment, and I'm more convinced that having good quality equipment in good operating condition is not a luxury, but a necessity.

What do you think has changed in the sport in the last few years? Manufacturers are finally recognizing women as a potential market worth designing gliders for. I think that once they refine their gliders for smaller

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women and men they will attract even more women into the sport.

What advice do you have for the beginning hang glider pilot? Basically, just take your time and don't be in a hurry to progress. Some people learn fast and some don't. Try to understand your own pace and don't gauge yourself by the progress or lack of progress of the other students around you.

"Flying with good pilots is a great way to learn, as long as you keep everything in perspective. Try to understand what makes them good and how that relates to your skills. Don't let the "go for it" competition mentality override your personal judgement."

What advice do you have for the pilot who wants to start competing? Do it for fun. Take into account your own skills and don't push your limits. Flying with good pilots is a great way to learn, as long as you keep everything in perspective. Try to understand what makes them good and how that relates to your skills. Don't let the "go for it" competition mentality override your personal judgement.

What would you like to see changed in the sport? I would like to see the public treat the sport with more respect. For instance, I twisted my ankle when I landed under

my parachute. A number of people at work asked me questions like: "Did you learn your lesson? Are you going to quit now?" I know a woman who was walking her dog. The dog knocked her over and she blew out her ankle. She was in the hospital for a weekend and now she's in a cast- see, walking your dog is a dangerous sport! I'm just tired of the general public expecting me to get hurt when getting hurt in most other activities is accepted as normal. I would like to see the competition spectrum grow. We need more spot landing contests, beginner contests, etc. It seemed like when I first started we had Hang II only contests and the fun part of the contests was emphasized more. We need to get back to that, to try to get more people involved.

What are your future goals? First of all, I'm excited about being partofthefirstU.S. Women's Team that wins the World Championships next year. I'd like to do my part for the team by winning the meet and becoming the World Champion myself. I would like to set some world records. Long term, I'd like to become the first woman to make the USHGA's World Team. I have mixed feelings about women's competitions. I like the opportunities it has opened up for me, but I believe that women can compete on an equal footing with men in this sport.

Any other comments? I guess the only thing that I think is strange or weird is that women in the sport are separated. Because of my size I didn't have any problems finding equipment to fit me, but smaller people have had problems with equipment. I can understand that, and I understand how many of us were raised to play with dolls and not to compete with boys. However, I don't see any concrete reason why 50% of the sport isn't made up of women, and why there aren't just as many women competitors, observers, directors, instructors, etc. •

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Parachute Locking Pins And How They Can Keep Your Chute In The Bag by Chris vonDelius We have found "safety" locks on parachute containers configured in an extremely dangerous and self-defeating manner. Rather than using time-tested and approved curved pin safety locks, some safetyminded, yet uniformed, pilots have installed their version of safety locks using "seagull" type safety pins. During a recent parachute seminar the danger became obvious as a pilot attempted to deploy his chute in a simulator. A pin shifted its orientation so as to allow the deployment handle to pull free, leaving the "lock" locking the chute into the container. Our hapless deployee gave up, because "it wouldn't come out." Luckily he was already on the ground. This brings several points to mind. First, if it is ever necessary to deploy your parachute, be sure you stop at nothing to get it out; it is conceivable that any type of locking system might fail to allow de- . ployment. Second, this seagull pin system should be converted to the curved pin bungee loop variety. Seagull pins are far from ideal, but then can be made safer by installing a "hog clip" just outside of the loop section. Third, bungee loops with a single overhand knot should be used inside the container as they stretch, and under a high enough load (e.g., adrenaline pull) will pull through the grommets. We hope you don't have to use your chute, but if you do, it would be nice if it worked.• 26

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ACCIDENT REPORTS compiled by Doug Hildreth EVENT: Pilot had spring-loaded mini-carabiner on harness to hold up boot during ground handling. After launch pilot banked into tum and carabincr snapped onto rear flying wire preventing roll-out from tum. Glider spiraled into the trees. No injuries. EVENT: Advanced pilot in competition, on long cross-country flight, turning onto final. Harness-mounted water bottle snags on flying wire, preventing roll-out to level flight. Glider spirals in with ground loop. Glider damaged. No injuries.

Comment In the old days there were reports of boot lace hooks (eyelets) catching in the

back flying wires. Today's harnesses arc clean, but radios of all types, water bottles, hook knives, etc. are often mounted on the chest portion of the harness.Buckles, clips and chute handles are other potential hangups. The same goes for things mounted on the downtubes. Before your next flight look over your own system.

EVENT: Unknown pilot flying (perhaps for the first time) in the Owens Valley, California. Tumbled, threw his chute and landed safely. Spent the night and made his way out the next day. No radio, no chase crew, told no one of his flight plan.

Comment No matter where you fly, contact the locals. Tell someone of your plans. The "loner" pilot may get away with it most of the time, but when he disappears there will

be no one to search for him. Searching along the planned flight path may prove lifesaving. Remember the fatality last year in Glacier Park. The pilot disappeared and was never found. Radios (FM or CB) are a great convenience for retrieval. There have been a number of reports of incidents in which they have saved lives following a crash. EVENT: At 4:30 the volunteer fire department siren sounded. Someone had called 911: "Hang glidcrpilotdowncd at Turtle Creek." I heard the call and followed the Sheriff, ambulance and state police. I arrived about 15 minutes after the Sheriff and found the pilot by the roadside trying to hitch a ride. He had a big sign that said "Horseshoe." He said this was his new sign. The other one said, "Downed hang glider pilot needs ride."

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very fast. miles northeast at Pilot Peak Tudor started a 20-mile shortcut frorn the of Pilot. Peak northeast to the foot of the Shoshone It shaves an hour's time from the standard route over the way, but it leads over a virtual no--man's land and I roads that may sec four··whecl··drivc tourist once mon!.h. Other

has it twice and gone down in the hack hills. He was found his very astute chase his Albert Gibson. Tudor says he had commit· ted himself to this shortcut when two dramatic events coincided. he discovered that seal on his oxygen tor had leaked all his oxygen--no more which Tudor says makes and

day difference in mental clarity and physical stamina on distance flights." He was to fly the remaining five hours of his flight at 16-18,000' with no supplemental oxygen. Much worse, he keyed his radio on to notify his chase crew that he was commencing the shortcut, and got nothing but static-his radio antenna somehow had worked its way loose and had fallen off.Just when he needed communication with his crew the most, it was gone, and would be for the rest of the flight. Driving for him that day were Lone Pine resident Don Spiegal, flyer Geoff Loyns, who'd landed in Bishop ("too turbulent over the Whites for me"), and Pat Page, a U. S. importer of the new Australian Enterprise Wings Foil glider. "The last they heard from me was at Boundary Peak," says Tudor. "I knew I had to make it," he recalls. "If I went down, it was going to be a 50mile walk-out in any direction. Luckily, lift was good; it was easy to stay at 1618000'." Equally fortunate, "I had an 1820 knot tailwind coming from the perfect direction-southwest." He successfully reached the foot of the Shoshones in an hour and continued north, skirting a cloud street with steady lift. It was 5:30 P.M. when he sighted a paved road again, Nevada Highway 2, 20 miles south of Austin. He had been in the air for 3-1/2 hours and 85 miles over virtually uninhabited terrain since the last paved highway. He wanted to continue straight north on the Shoshones. The goal he had declared before launching was at the 300mile mark at the top of the Shoshones, at a railroad siding on Interstate 80, east of Battle Mountain. "But at Highway 2, I hit a big blue hole of stable air and dropped from 18,000' to 9,000' in ten minutes, the lowest I'd been since Montgomery Pass. At this point, I figured I'd get another 215-mile flight like I've done so many times in the past." "Just then, I caught a small thermal that drifted me to the east." With lift increasing to 12,000', he flew up the east side of the Reese River Valley along the

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Toiyabe Mountains until he was miles north of Austin, cruising up close on Joe Bostik's 1987 226.5-mile record flight. Another decision point for Tudor. "Winds were westerly. I couldn't get back through the pass to the Shoshones-I had to forget my declared goal. But, to the east, the Toiyabes were really tempting me-large cumulus were still building, indicating good lift. I had two hours of daylight left. I felt I could have stayed with the Toiyabes to the end of the range, then continued north to Interstate 80 east of Dumphy, Nevadathe 300-mile point." "I made the conservative decision at this point to stick to Highway 305 and try

to outdistanceBostik," he says. "I thought Jim Lee was way ahead of me, and hoped Jim and his wife Kathy would pick me up on their way back." He found out the next day that Lee had landed hours before, at the Nevada border. "Jim told me he thought it was too turbulent over the Whites and Sierras and that the next day would be better. I didn't think it was dangerously turbulent." In fact, as it turned out, three other pilots besides Tudor got long flights that day. John Greynald of Santa Barbara flew 170 miles, Owens Valley pilot Dennis Philipps did 175 miles, and another pilot flew 188 miles. They traced the moreconservati ve westerly route over

The Flights "Having my distance record back makes me real happy, says Larry Tudor, 33, "but it wasn't the 300-miler I've really been after for the last several years." In one week, Tudor seized two new world records, once again putting him on top of the sport. On July 3rd, he set a new Open Distance record (pending F AI official) of243.24 great circle miles on his Wills Wing HPII. His 9-hour, SO-minute flight began at Lone Pine, California, near Mt. Whitney in the Sierra, took him up the Owens Valley and far into Nevada. When he landed 32 miles north of the fonner gold boomtown of Austin, Nevada, he took the record away from 23-year-old Czech defector Joe Bostik of San Juan Capistrano, California. Last summer, Bostik flew an unofficial 226.5 miles on the same route, besting by some five miles the distance record Tudor set in 1983 in the first-ever hang glider flight to break the 200-mile barrier. Tudor now has piloted five of the twelve hang glider flights in the world to date that have broken the double century mark.

A week before, on June 26, Tudor set a new Declared Out-and-Return record of 191.87 miles. This one is an unusual first. He and Geoff Loyns, a Wales-born cabinet maker who lives in Palo Alto, California, intentionally shared the record. They flew the same declared out-and-return route-from Lone Pine to Boundary Peak on the north end of the White Mountains then back to Lone Pine-the same day. No other hang gliding record has ever been done jointly. These two new records make it a clean sweep for Tudor. He now holds all four F Al men's world records: Open Distance, Declared Out-and-Return (191.87 miles), Declared Distance-toGoal (217 miles, June 30, 1987) and Altitude Gain (14,250 feet). Currently a full-time salaried pilot and glider demo-man for Wills Wing, the largest U.S. manufacturer, he also holds two tandem records. Distance (101 miles, 1985) and altitude gain (10,450 feet, 1985). And he says he would hold the two remaining tandem records if the USHGA hadn't lost his documentation, for a total of eight world records.

paved highways and got shut down by stable west winds. By taking the risky shortcut from Pilot Peak, Tudor skirted the winds that grounded those pilots. "Blind luck," he says, adding, "the route north through Gabbs is good for 200 miles, but you need to get on the Shoshones or Toiyabes early for 300 miles." The Dog Saves The Day Tudor now estimated he was comfortably past Bostik's 226.5-mile land-

ing point on Highway 305. Now what he needed was people to witness his landing. "At 12,000' I spotted a ranch house, and decided to land there, hoping people were home and that they'd have a telephone I could use to call for retrieval. From 2,000' above the ranch I saw a car and a truck stopping on the highway. I started diving, yelling, 'Help! Help!' I made a good landing and shouted to the man and woman to wait for me." Tudor touched earth at 7:15 P.M., after a 9-hour, 50-minute flight. He landed

About Larry Tudor Larry Tudor is a somewhat reluctant competition pilot. "I like free flying much better. The reason I compete is for the world travel that meets make possible." He has flown in two World Meets. In the 1988 World Meet in Australia he placed sixth in a field of 240 pilots from around the world. The U.S. team came in second behind the Aussies-America's best placing ever. And he has accumulated the necessary standing in U.S. meets to earn his place on next year's six-pilot team for the World Meet in Switzerland. Since his first training flight on a hang glider, 14 years ago, the sport has taken the Colorado native on flying expeditions to Mt. Everest, Argentina, Venezuela, Guatemala and China, and several extended stints in Japan as an instructor. In August the sport took him back to China on a French-sponsored expedition. "The highest highs in my flying career have been in South America and Japan-flying over incredibly remote places, then landing in villages where they've never seen hang gliding before. The people, especially the children, are so full of wonder that I could just appear from the sky." One of the best-known hang glider pilots in the U.S., Tudor has been featured in several videos on the sport, including a Sports Illustrated maga32

zine video scheduled for release in October. The lean, five-foot ten-inch, soft spoken and serious-minded top pilot has short hair and a trimmed beard this year. For years he's been at least an off-flying-season winter resident of the small town of Draper, Utah, near Salt Lake City. But, this year, he says he's been around the world and on the road, to meets and on Wills Wing business, "literally to the point where I haven't been to Utah for months." Tudor says he misses the friendships, comforts and stability of having a home. But he doesn't plan a career switch to real estate or business, or even something related to flying, such as commercial airplane flying. "I'm in hang gliding for life, as far as I can see into the future." Eventually, he'd like to realize his dream of owning a hang gliding school and dealership of his own, "maybe in the Pacific Northwest, which I love." Although he "really hates" spending time in Orange County, California, where Wills Wing is located-"! like being as far out in wilderness as possible, "-he says, "I'm very excited about the design consulting work I'm doing for Wills Wing. It calls on every aspect of the knowledge I've accum ulated about the sport."

32 miles north of Austin, with 243.24 miles, besting Bostik by 16-3/4 miles. As it turned out, the ranch house was long-abandoned. But the motorists were a couple caravaning home to Austin. Phenomenally lucky for Tudor ("A lot of what's happened for me in flying is due to luck") Mr. and Mrs. Braaten happened to stop on that desolate highway, right then, right there, to let their dog out. "A little yapper," recalls Tudor. "When they heard me yell 'Help!,' they didn't know to look up in the skythey thought somebody was hurt out in the field. Mr. Braaten walked into the deep grass while his wife went to their truck to get a gun! After I landed, they asked, 'Are you okay? Can we go now?' I convinced them to sign my witness forms and give me a ride back to Austin." Tudor had a "greasy halibut dinner" at Austin's finest restaurant and checked into a motel, where he couldn't sleep all night. "I had a headache, probably due to flying for so many hours without oxygen, water or food." The next day he found out that his chase crew had guessed rightly, when they lost radio contact with him, that he would stick to the highway route. An hour before he landed, they had turned around, five miles short of where he landed. They had gone back to Austin and had dinner, leaving the same restaurant to drive back to Lone Pine a few minutes before Tudor walked in. His ride had just rolled when he got there.

He Flew So Far He Had To Be Retrieved In A Plane "Geoff told me he'd get me retrieved one way or another," recalls Tudor. "A couple of hours later I got a message to go out to the Austin airport.I oe Bostik comes flying in in a rented Cessna 152 to fly me back to Lone Pine." Their flight south in the single engine two-seater took 3-1/2 hours. Bostik retrieving him was a nice symmetry, because a year ago it was Tudor's chase crew (Loyns again, with Paula Hatzenbuhler) who agreed to retrieve Bostik after Bostik's chase truck broke down, thus enabling Bostik to keep flying and take the record from Tudor.

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THE OUT-AND-RETURN Geoff Loyns and Larry Tudor, 191.87 Miles, June 26, 1988 This PAI-pending official record marks the first time a hang gliding record has ever been set jointly. Interestingly, the collaboration by friends Larry Tudor and GeoffLoyns proved to be the crucial winning factor-they each say they might have quit if they hadn't been doing it as a team. The mileage is nearly double the previous Out-and-Return record of 107 miles set by Klaus Kohmestedt of Monaco, on an Owens Valley course from Mt. Tinnemaha to Boundary Peak and back in 1983. "What makes this record particularly challenging," explains Tudor, "is that you 're almost certain to have difficult headwinds either going out or coming back. Plus, you have to declare your route beforehand; youcan'tjustfly as far as you can, then turn around. No matter what conditions you encounter, you have to do the predetermined route." "I first tried for the Out-and-Back in 1986," recounts Geoff Loyns, 37, a Wales-born cabinet maker who lives in Palo Alto, California, near San Francisco. "I tried to go from Horseshoe to White Mountain peak and back, but didn't succeed. Then,lastsummer(1987),Larry said, 'Why not do it together, and go all the way to Boundary Peak and back?' We tried and failed one or two times last summer-the winds were too south by the time we got to Boundary Peak to consider heading back south." This year Loyns had just arrived in Lone Pine from Arizona, where he set a new British Open Distance Record of 194 miles in his then-ten-day-old Enterprise Wings Foil 160B Racer. (See sidebar.) "I'm fresh from Arizona. We're sitting in Bobo's Bonanza in Lone Pine having breakfast," Loyns recalls. "Larry's already been there for two weeks with lousy conditions. We get the winds aloft forecast: 6-8 knots at 9-12,000' northerly, 24 knots northerly at 18,000'. We look at each other and say, 'Let's try the out-and-back.' The plan was to go north to Boundary Peak staying pretty low in light headwinds, then turn around, get real high and come back south with a 34

hefty tailwind." It was the first flyable day in two weeks, Day 2 of the Owens Valley Cross Country Classic. To satisfy F AI requirements, Tudor and Loyns had to launch from Horseshoe, get high and fly out into the valley over Highway 395 in order to photograph at the proper quadrant the former factory at the foot of Horseshoe that they'd set as their endpoint (goal). Loyns took off first at 10 A.M. , got his photo, came back over launch, then headed up the Sierras. "I launched at 10:30," recalls Tudor, "got my photo, then came back and got stuck over Horseshoe. There was no lift for half an hour. I would have quit right then if Geoff had not continued." "By the time I headed up the Sierras, I noticed that my radio had slipped down into the velcro, and had been keying on. Trying to fix my headset, I somehow undid the strap to my helmet. For the next hour, I had to fly with my helmet chin strap in my mouth so I wouldn 'tlose both my helmet and headset. I finally took my gloves off when I did the valley crossing and got it hooked." But his radio batteries had run dead-Tudor had no further communication with either Loyns or their chase crew. "It was a pretty routine flight north," says Loyns. "Lift was good, although we had a definite light north headwind." Over Gunter launch north of Bishop he and Loyns mingled with cross Country Classic competitors. "The sky was thick with gliders," says Loyns. "In fact," says Tudor, "a couple of competitors mistakenly followed us north all the way to Boundary Peak, thinking we were in the meet, although their day's task called for a tum miles south ofBoundary at Benton Station." At 3:26 P.M. Loyns got his Boundary Peak tumpoint photo and turned around, "now with a nice tail wind." Tudor was still heading north when they passed within 500 feet. Tudor made the turn at 4:00 P.M., then raced south. "We were supposed to have tailwinds the entire return trip," says Loyns, "but the winds switched south against us at Westgard Pass. We had to fight headwinds all the way north, as well as the last 40 miles of the 96-mile way back. At Westgard, when I hit headwinds again, I went down and down, to 7,000 feet. I was real exhausted-I'd been in the air for

seven hours-when our driver, Pat Page, came on the radio and told me he'd give me my brand new $3,000 Enterprise Wings Foil free ifl completed the taskhe's the U.S. importer. That was quite an incentive. Just then, there's Larry on my wing, which gave me a bit more encouragement to keep going." For the first time in the flight, they flew together, south for 30 miles. When it was time to leave the mountains for the final glide across the valley to goal, "the crafty old dog really out-climbed me," Loyns says. Tudor left with 15,000' and cruised into goal with 500'. Loyns says he "came straight in with no altitude to spare. My barograph the last 45 minutes is just a line going down." Tudor landed at 7: 15 P .M. after an 83/4 hour flight; Loyns landed at 7:30 P.M. after a 9-1/2 hour flight. In addition to a couple who rents an office in the former factory, there were "lost of other witnesses." On the way to goal, their chase driver had run into the Dow Villa Motel in Lone Pine ($250 per month for a room, it's summer home for many glider pilots) and rousted several flyers. "The nice thing about this flight," according to Tudor, "is that Geoff and I have been teaming up flying cross country for two years, and this gave us a chance to fly as a team and claim the same world record." "The nice thing about this flight," according to Loyns, "is that Larry took my Declared Distance to Goal away last year, so now I've got one (world record) back."•

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RATINGS BEGINNER RATINGS

PILOT: City, State; Instructor/School Region 1 CHRIS HOSTETLER: Astoria, OR; Greg Ball/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park MARILYN RAINES: Chelan, WA; Larry Majchrzak - SCOTI RAUCH: Bellingham, WA; Kamron Blevins/Free Spirit Sky Surfing

Region 2 JOHN CARLTON: Felton, CA; Chris Crescioli • RUBEN CHAVEZ: Milpitas, CA; Rob Engom/ Mission Soaring Center· KATHY DALTON: San Jose, CA; Chris Crescioli - PETER HENRY: Union City, CA; B. K. Haneke· TIMOTHY HERR: San Jose, CA; Mark Kline/Western Hang Gliders - ROD HOSEHOUER: Fresno, CA; Chris Crescioli · PATRICK JOSEPH: Sunnyvale, CA; Richard Palmon. M S C · LISA LIPPINCOTI: Pleasant Hill, CA; Charlie Whitehill/Chandelle · ROBERT LOBER: San Jose, Ca; B. K. Haneke - PHILLIP MERRELL: San Francisco, CA; David Yount/M S C MITSOHIRO OZAKI: Berkeley, CA; Karen Schenk · MICHAEL SETO: Berkeley, CA; Karen Schenk· REGINA SHANAHAN: Anderson, CA; David Thomason· DANIELSHEFfER:SanFrancisco, CA; Jeff Greenbaum/Airtime of San Francisco · MICHAEL TANCONA: Lafayette, CA; Karen Schenk · PHILIP VERTIN, JR.: San Jose, CA; Rick Rickles

Region 3 EDWARD BARRY: Laguna Hills, CA; David Engel/Southland Hang Gliding School · CRAIG BURNETI: Fresno, CA; Mark Klinc/W estern Hang Gliders • ADRIENNE CHLEBEK: Sun Valley, CA; Matt Spinelli[frue Flight Concepts · FREDERICK COLEN: Anaheim, CA; David Yount/Mission Soaring Center · KAREN ENGEL: Trabuco Canyon, CA; David Engel/Southland Hang Gliding PAUL GARNET: San Bernardino, CA; Debbi Renshaw/Natural High Hang Gliding School - PAUL HANO, JR.: Wailuku, HI; Dave Darling - Maui School of Hang Gliding - BEVERLY HILL: Westminster, CA; David Engel/Southland Hang Gliding - VICTOR JENSEN: Kamuela, HI; Sam Nottage/ Maui Soaring Supplies - DA VE PIERCE: LaHabra, CA; Debbi Renshaw/Natural High Hang Gliding RAY SHAPOURI: Escondido, CA; David Engel/ Southland H. G. Region 4 DAVID ANDERSON: Salt Lake City, UT; Claudia Holbrook/Southwind Hang Gliding · TOM BELL: Tempe, Az; Bill Holmes - ERNEST RESCHKE: Colorado Springs, CO; Ron Wilkinson/ Eagles Nest

Region 5 TODD ALESSI: Russell, WY; Robert Clark

Region 7 PAUL LEIN: Mt. Pleasant, Ml; Bill Fifer{fraverse City Hang Gliders· GREG PETERSON: Racine, WI; Brad Kushner/Raven Hang Gliding · TOM SURRO: Davenport, IA; Thomas Searle/Aeolus · GAIL TROBAUGH: Portage, IN; Ron Trobaugh Region 8 JOHN BROWN: Hudson, NH; Thomas Searle,,/ Aeolus Hang Gliding · SCOTT CHAPMAN: Riverside, RI; Thomas Searle/Aeolus · JON KO DER· ICK: Pawl, RI; T. C. Searle/Aeolus H G - BARRY KULP: Framington,MA; Mark Kline/Western Hang Gliders - DEBBIE PREUSS: Orange, CT; Alegra Davidson/CT HG Assoc. - JOHN RUBENS: Providence, RI; Thomas Searle/Aeolus H G Region 9 DAVID ASUNCION: Glen Burnie, MD; Gaston Servant -MICHAEL BAILEY: Delaware, OH; George Reeves/Kitty Hawk Kites East · KEITH KLOPFEASTEIN: Smithville, OH; Chris Thompson/KHK East· CHARLES NEFF: Lancaster, PA; George Recves/KHK East· ERICH PRINZ: Herndon, VA; Rob Bachman/KHK East · JOHN STILLWELL: Columbia, MD; Arthur Barrick · MARK SZARA: Lexington, KY; Rob Bachman/ KHK East· CONNIE VELASQUEZ: Glen Burnie, MD; John Middleton/Silver Wings · Region 10 JOHN HITE: Nashville, TN; Buzz Chalmers/Lookout Mountain Flight Park MELISSA KROETSCH: Kill Devil Hills, NC; George Reeves/ Kitty Hawk Kites East· MICHELLE PHILLIPS: Miami, FL; Paul Voight/Fly High H. G. - WIL· LIAM PITCHER: Mentone, AL; Greg Ball DONALD WENDT: Brandon, FL; Matt Taber/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park Region 12 DAVID BINDER: Peekskill, NY; Greg Black/ Mountian Wings - MIKE CROTHERS: New York, NY; Steve Wendt/Kitty Hawk Kites - ANDREW FILIPPONE: Basking Ridge, NJ; Alegra Davidson/ Connecticut H G Asso. - CHARLIE GHOOK: Monroe, NY; Greg Black -/Mountain Wings - MARK HALPRIN: Farmingdale, NJ; George Reeves/KHK East - ADAM HOCHERMAN: New Brunswick, NJ; Greg Black/Mountain Wings - DOUGLAS LADD: Rochester, NY; Robert McGovern - JAMES SMALL: Herkimer, NY; Dan Guido - GERALD TERRY: Warwick, NY; Mountain Wings - JOSEPH WHEELER: Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ; George Reeves/KHKEast - PAWEL WOLSKI: Rochester, NY; B. Kinloch Nelson

Foreign MARK CLARK: Ottawa, Canada; Matt Taber/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park · ALBRECHT FISCHER: Stockach, Gennany - Sam Nottage/Maui Soaring Supplies

NOVICE RATINGS

PILOT: City, State; Instructor/School Region 1 BRUCE BAKER: Seattle, WA; Larry Strom - BOB CASE: Mt. Vernon, WA; Kamron Blevins/Free Spirit Sky Surfing· ROY HANSEN: North Plains, OR; Ric Bailey · RICK HILL: Bellevue, WA; Dave Chadwick/Airplayin' · JAN HOLM: Gig Harbor, WA, Dave Chadwick/ Airplayin' - THOMAS HUBBELL: Tacoma, WA; Mike Daily· STEVE MATUSON: Bellevue, WA; David Chadwick/Airplayin' TERRY PETTINGER: Ashland, OR; Wes Roberts · STEVE RAMSEUR: Eugene, OR; Wes Roberts -STEPHEN SMITH: Bellevue, WA; David Chadwick/ Airplayin'

Region 2 RALPH BERGH: Menlo Park, CA; Jeff Walker . MARC DANIELS: Salinas, CA; Chris Crescioli. KERRY EDWARDS: Folsom, CA; Steve Perry. THOMAS ELLIS: Lafayette, CA; Brian Smith . VIC GIBSON: Orangevale, CA; Mike Lake . PETER HA YES: Los Gatos, CA; Jeff Mott . RUSSELL HOLTZ: Livennore, CA; Paul Gazis. THOMAS HOSKINS: Mariposa, CA; ChuckStaedler · TED KLASEEN: Redding, CA; Phil Sergent. JOHN KOVAC: Palo Alto, CA; Jeff Walker . JOHN McCARRON: Folsom, CA; Jeff Mott . FRANK PROCTOR: Cannel, CA; Chris Crescioli • MARK RADMAN: Sacramento, CA; Steve Perry • STEVERODRIGUES: Corralitos, CA; Don Bums/ Mission Soaring Center· RON SCHAAF: Ben Lomond, CA; Mark Kline · RUDI SCHAEDLER: Burlingame, CA; Charlie Whitehill/Chandelle DAVID SOBECK: San Prancisco, CA; Jeff Greenbaum/Airtime of San Francisco· MITCH TUNICK: Mountain View, CA; Rob Engorn/MSC · DERMOTT TYNAN: Sunnyvale, CA; Chris Crescioli . MARK VANDAL: Oakland, CA; Don Bums/MSC • VICKI WATKINS: Aromas, CA; Chris Crescioli

Region 3 CHIP ADLER: Etiwanda, CA; Hardy Snyman . STEVE ANDERSON: San Diego, CA; Bill Henry/ The Hang Gliding Center of San Diego · ANDREA ANDREWS: Honolulu, HI; Lani Akiona{fradewinds · ANDREW BEEM: Los Angeles, CA; Ted Boyse/Windsports International • OSCAR CHURCHILL: Norton AFB, CA; Debbi Renshaw/ Natural High· PETER DeANGELIS: Laguna Hills, CA; Dan Skadal/Hang Flight Systems . RON HICKS: Anaheim, CA; Joe Greblo/Windsports Int'! · JOE HLISTA: Costa Mesa, CA; Debbi Renshaw/ Natural High · SANDRA KING: San Diego, CA; John Ryan/The Hang Glding Center of San Diego STEVE KIRSCHVINK: San Diego, CA; Bill Henry/The Hang Gliding Center of San Diego . FRIEDHELM LANGE: Lake Elsinore, CA; Paul Bums/Windgypsy · KEITH ROSENBERGER: Artesia, CA; Dan Skadal/Hang Flight Systems STEVEN SAHAGIAN: Pasadena, CA; Rob McKenzie/High Adventure· CINDY SEIGLER: Hunt-

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RATINGS ington Beach, CA; Dan Skada]JHFS · ROBERT SMITH: Chatsworth, CA; Joe Greblo/Windsports, Int'[. DA YID STENNES: LeMesa, CA; Bill Henry/ TH G C of S D · BRANT SWIGART: Honolulu, HI; Mike Benson/Tradewinds • JOE VOSMIK: Vista, CA; David Engel/Southland HG · XAVIER ZAVATSKY: Covina, CA; Gary Elhart/Nova-Air

Region 4 BING BA TIEN: Phoenix, AZ; Doug Gordon/Arizona Windsports -TOM BELL: Tempe, AZ; Bill Holmes · MARTY BOLAND: Luke AFB, AZ; DA VE Doug Gordon/AZ Windsports BRECHEISEN: Tempe, AZ; Doug Gordon/AZ Windsports. BRUCE DECKER: Colorado Springs, CO; Jim Zeiset/Western Slope Hang Gliders DOUGLAS FA UDE: Lakewood, CO; Scott Westfall · JONATHAN HILL: Scottsdale, AZ; Bill Holmes ·DAVE LOKEN: Telluride, CO; Claudia Holbrook/Southwind Hang Gliding School · MICHAEL LOKEN: Telluride, CO; Claudia Holbrook/ Southwind H G · CARLENE SMITH: Fountain Hills, AZ; Bill Holmes - KEVIN SMITH: Englewood, CO; Gary Elhart/Nova Air . WILLIAM STRONG: Salt Lake City, UT; Gordon Pollack · BARRY THARAUD: Grand Junction, CO; Al Godman · JAMES VELARDE: Colorado Springs, STEVE CO; Ron Wilkinson/Eagles Nest WILLIAMS: Crested Butte, CO; Buzz Chalmers/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park Region 5 PATRICK CAUFIELD: Omaha, NE; Robert Black · JAMES PETESON: Missoula, MT; Lee Metzgar

Region 6 GRANT GARLINGTON: Tulsa, OK; Mel Hair Region 7 JOHN ENRIETTI: Tinley Park, IL; Brad Kushner/ Raven HG School· KAMY AR HAGHANI: Highland Park, IL; Brad Kushner/Raven H G - JOHN MITCHELL; Hammond IL; Buzz Chalmers/Lookout Mountain Flight Park - ERIC SCHUDT: Frankfort, IL; Matt Taber/LMFP - DAVID VAN HAMMEN: Honor, MI; Dave Darling/Maui School of Hang Gliding - TOM ZIPSIE: Crete, IL; Buzz Chalmers/LMFP -

Region 8 BARRY LINTON: Swampscott, MA; Jeff Nicolay/ Morningside Flight Park - ROBERT MacLEOD: Bridge[X>rt, CT; Jeff Nicolay/M F P - EDMUND PARENTI, Jr.: Manchester, CT; JeffNicolay/M F P · ALEX WELLMAN: Amherst, MA; Jeff Nicolay/ MFP Region 9 LEONARD RABBITZ: Frackville, PA; Robert Clark - GLEN TISCHNER: Sterling, VA; Eric Logan

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Region 10 ROBERT BASS: Leesburg, FL; Matt Taber/Lookout Moutain Flight Park· CHARLES BURFORD: Marietta, GA; David Curry · KEN BURTON: Fairhope, AL; Buzz Chalmers/L M F P · MARK DILLARD: Huntsville, AL; Duane Ridenhour · JEFFREY DODGEN: Dunwoody, GA;MattTaber/ LMFP · JERRY FOWLER: Hendersonville, TN; Buzz Chalmers/LMFP · TERRY KIDD: Madison, AL; Matt Taber/LMFP . JON KIECKHAFER: Winter Haven, FL; Greg Ball/Mountain Wings · PATRICK HUGHES: Ft.Rucker.AL; BuzzChalmers/LMFP · BILL SCHWANKE: Miami, FL; Buzz Chalmers/LMFP · BILLY SLAUGHTER: Decatur, AL; Buzz Chalmers/LMFP ·ROBERT SMITH: Boca Raton, FL; Matt Taber/LMFP -HAROLD SPRATLIN: Smyrna, GA; Buzz Chalmers/LMFP · JEFFREY STOSKOPF: Winter Haven, FL; Greg Ball/Mountain Wings - GILES TAPOLSKY: Chapel Hill, NC; Debbi Renshaw/Natural High BRIAN VOISARD: Winter Haven, FL; Greg Ball/ Mountain Wings - JAY WEST: Knoxville, TN; Greg Ball/MW

Region 11 CARTER COLEMAN: Baton Rouge, LA; Kevin Klinefelter Region 12 JEFF CLAYTON: Bedford, J'o..'Y; Paul Voight/Fly High HG - ROBERT CORCORAN: Waterforde, NY; Greg Black/Mountain Wings - TERRY ENGLER: APO,NY; Gary Elhart/Nova-Air-ODED KAUR: Albion, NY; Bob McGovern - ARIEL KELLEY: APO.NY; Gary Elhart/Nova Air-JOHN MACH: APO, NY; Gary Elhart/Nova Air - JD McKENNA: APO, NY; Gary Elhart/Nova Air TERRY MEZO: APO, NY; Gary Elhart/ Nova Air - ROBERT MOORE: Trenton, NJ; Paul Voight/Fly High HG - JAMES O'BRIEN: So. Amboy, NJ; Matt Taber/Lookout Mountain Flight Park - SER· GIO RIVERA: APO, NY; Gary Elhart/Nova Air· DANIEL ROGERS: Wlrite Plains, NY; Henry Bittner· JOHN TYE: APO, NY: Gary Elhart/N A

Foreign HIROSHITOMONO: Kawaswaki-shi., Japan; Gordon Pollock

JOHN KRESS: San Francisco, CA; Harold Dearborn- CARL KRUSE: Stanford, CA; Connie Bowen/ Dunlap Flight Park· VICTOR MIERES: Stanford, CA; Connie Bowen/D F P · RAY RAUEN: San Fancisco, CA; Jeff Green aum/Airtirne of San Francisco. MICHELE REGE: San Jose, CA; Pat Denevan/Mission Soaring Center· JEFF STEVENSON: Bakersfield, CA; Greg LaMadrid

Region 3 BRIAN ALLIN: Pasadena, CA; Joe Greblo/Windsports International · BRIAN HILDENBRANDT: Hacienda Heights, CA; Erik Fair/Hang Flight Systems . GLENN KING: LaQuinta, CA; Scott Smith · RUSTY NALL: Honolulu, ID; Niel Kjar/Hawaiin Airsports · DENNIS PHILLIPS: Mammoth, CA; Kevin Klinefelter · DE-HWEI WOO: San Diego, CA; Bill Henry/The Hang Gliding Center of San Diego

Region 4 TADASTII ALKA WA: Boulder, CO; George Greer/ Golden Sky Sails - TODD LOULIAS: Midvale, UT; Dave Rodriguez

Region 6 JAY JENKINS: Patheron, AR; Lawrence Haney/ Sail Wings Region 8 NANETTE SCHNEIDER: Kent, MA; Roger Hanson - MARK THURM: Southbury, CT; Paul Voight/Fly High Hang Gliding

Region 9 WILLIAM RAY: Quinton, VA; Kevin Fleet Region 10 TIMOTHY EDWARDS: Bluff City, TN; Ray Tucker · GB McNAMEE: Summerfield, FL; Matt Taber/Lookout Moutain Flight Park · ROBERT WALTON, III: Castle Hayne, NC; Steve Wendt/ Kitty Hawk Kites, East · THOMAS WOOLF: Ormond Beach, FL; Matt Taber/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park

Region 12 JACK ECKERT: Stewartsville, NJ; Paul Golas TONY BRADY: Amarillo, TX; Eric Hanson INTERMEDIATE RATINGS PILOT: City, State; Observer/School Region 2 CONSTANTINE ANTONOPOULOS: Henderson, NV; Margie Langlois· BEHZADE BEMNIA: Hayward, CA; Dan Murphy· RANDY BURTON: San Jose, CA; Richard Palmon/Mission Soaring Center · RANDY COOK: Clrico, CA; James Crosby ·

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PILOT: City, State; Observer/School Region 1 RAYMOND BERGER: Beaverton, OR; Russell Tworoger · RICHARD CHRISTIE: Portland, OR;

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Region 2 ROGER BUfLER: Ukiah, CA; Jon James - DAVID OARE: Berkeley, CA; Fred Vachss - ALLEN SPARKS: Las Vegas, NV; Margie Langlois

Slope HG Region 12 THOMAS SA VILLE: Hackettstown, NJ; Paul Voight/Fly High

INSTRUCTORS Region 3 PATRICK BANTA: Culver City, CA; Greg DeWolf/Fly America -ANDY BELL: Bishop, CA; Albert Gibson - RANDY CLARK: San Diego, CA; John Ryan/I'he Hang Gliding Center of San Diego CHAM FELLING: Anaheim, CA; Erik Fair/Hang Flight Systems PEDRO GOUJON: Redondo Beach, CA; Debbi Renshaw/Natural High - CRAIG HUMPHREY: San Bernardino, CA; Debbi Renshaw/Natural High

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Region 5 MIKE MAUGHLIN: Missoula, MT; Lee Metzgar - KEVIN WOLFE: Missoula, MT; Michael Davis

Region 6 JIM STEELE: Little Rock, AR; Lyle Cogbill

Region 8 DAVID FRECHETI'E: Canterbury, Ct; Paul Voight/Fly High

Region 9 DON RUZEK, JR.: Richmond, VA; Kevin Fleet

Region 10 MARVIN GALLOWAY: Conover, NC; Ben Burrill- RICHARD NEUBERGER: Lakeland, FL; B J Schulte

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CLASSIFIEDS CONSUMER ADVISORY: Used hang gliders always should be disassembled before flying for the first time and inspected carefully for fatigue or bent or dented down tubes, ruined bushings, bent bolts (especially the heart bolt), re-used Nyloc nuts, loose thimbles, frayed or rusted cables, tangs with noncircular holes, and on Rogallos, sails badly tom or tom 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. ROGALLOS BREEZ 180 - $500. COMET 165, $470. Litek Vario, $90. (714) 458-6818. COMET Cl 165 - Red L.E. with white sail. For spares or repair. $200 OBO. (805) 258-7136. COMET 2 165 - Half ribs, 40 hours airtime, original owner, immaculate condition, speedbar, $965 (602) 893-2523. DEMON 175 - White sail, red LIE pockets. Flight Designs manufactured. 30 hours TT, kept in storage for 3 years. Great trike wing. Like new, $650. Will ship freight collect. Marc (615) 843-1761. DREAM 145 - Black leading edge, purple panel, followed by gold panel-hot looking glider! Low airtime, and speedbar put on for small pilots. $1200 with stirrup harness thrown in. Call (415) 668-9119 and ask for Valerie! DREAM 185 - Tight sail, low hours, rainbow clrs, beautiful condition. Best glider to learn on. $1200 (408) 248-4568 H, (408) 996-6744 W. DREAM 240-Tandem, yellow leading edge, white topsail, Nov. '87, asking $1750 Tel. (718) 855-7058. DUCK 160 - Oean, low hours. XL Robertson harness, parachute, systek vario, $800. (404) 4413172. DUCK 180-Jan centerspread, low airtime, excellent condition, camera zI~~pers, built in camera button. $1l00 OBO (209) 2 1-7428. FLEDGE IIB - Garaged for 6 years. $450 OBO. Marty Backe. (213) 803-4395. GENESIS 148 - Like new, good condition glider. $1500, will pay shipping. Harrison (919) 367-5461. GTR 175 VG - New, flown twice, perfect condition. Black/white/red. $1995. (415) 382-0302. HARRIER I 177 -Excellent condition, new lower wires, built in camera button. Dark blue LE., light blue wedge, white T.E. $800 OBO (209) 221-7428. HARRIER II 177 - Good condition, $500.00. UP cocoon harness with chute, $150.00. Ball M20 vario with Altimaster II altimeter $175.00. (714) 9703437. WHITE HA WK 187 & DYER HA WK 218-Two double surface, ribbed airfoil, high performance, $575, $435. Airstream harness, $160, chute $175. Vario, $85, trainer harness, wheels, $50. 20% discount package discount. (702) 831-6415.

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HP I & HP 2 - Both mint, must sell, make offer, will ship (805) 687-8533. HP I-1/2-Excellent condition. Once you see it you won't mind paying $1200 (714) 395-6723 days, Randy. HP 2-Full race, 10 hrs., large cross bar, red leading edge, $2200. Pod and chute, $400. (602) 893-1330. HP 2 - White/rainbow, trilam, faired, low hours, never damaged, no coast, like new. (503) 582-2650. UGHT DREAM 185 - 4 hours. Parachute, WW harness, vario, helmet, best offer. (805) 485-2438. MAGIC IV 177 - Trilam edge, VG, rainbow, excellent shape. Will ship anywhere. Supine wires available. $1500 OBO. (203) 677-7533. RA VEN 209 - Red, yellow, orange, $650. High Energy harness, chute $300. Both very good (704) 334-3237/732-00I 8. RA VEN 209 - Immaculate condition. Black, blue with spectrum $750 OBO. (503) 649-6898.

SUNRISE HANG GLIDING 240 Dream ..... $2000 220 Dream ..... $1900 185 Dream ..... $1700 165 Dream ..... $1600 Used Gliders 185 Comet OVR (619) 367-4237 CASH FOR CONDORS (any condition) - and other equipment. Hang Glider Emporium (805) 9653733. STUDENTS,new pilots: Freehelmet,hamess, training wheels with every new or stock glider. Lowest prices. Colorado Hang Gliding, (303) 278-9566. WANTED - Absolutely the best deal possible on full race Sport European. New, almost new, delivery time no factor. (702) 438-4388. WANTED - Used hang gliding equipment. Gliders, instruments, harnesses and parachutes. Airtime of San Francisco , 3620 Wawona, San Francisco, CA 94116. (415) 753-8828. COLORADO HA-1",!G GLIDING

RAVENS 229 - two in stock. Excellent shape, rigged for tandem, multi-colored. Sequatchie Valley Soaring, (615) 949-2301. SKYIIAWK 188 - 18 hours, and UP cocoon harness $1500. (805) 928-1216. SKYHA WK 188 - Low time, excellent condition, $800. OVR 165, clean, must sec $300, (714) 6521021.

Demo Lt. Dreams 145, 205 ... $1600 and $1800 Demo Tandem Dream 240 .................... $1880 7 ,9 ,11 cell paragliders ............................ $1480 High Energy Parachutes ........................ $350 Bell Helmets .......................................... $call Steel Carabiner, Stubai 11,000 lbs. rated .. $16 Call Colorado Hang Gliding for lowest prices. All gliders checked; shipped anywhere. (303) 278-9566. THE HANG GLIDING CENTER

SPORT 167 - White with nave blue LE., low airtime, excellent shape, $2100 OBO (818) 7610085. SPORT EUROPEAN - full race cloth, red LE., spectrum underside, speedbar, 2hours airtime, $2000 OBO. COMET I 165, blue L.E. spectrum underside, great first double surface glider, $400 OBO. Parachute, 20 gore free flight ente rises, $200. HELMET, large black velter, $30. ( 14) 841-4072 evenings.

SPORT 167 - White with blue LE. Spectrum colors, 25 hours airtime, $2100. (714) 841-3329. UP COMET 165 - With custom blue/yellow sail. GEMINI 165, in excellent condition. GEMINI 185, $500 each. SEAGULL !OM, make offer. (818) 9886228. VISION-ECUPSE 19 - Approx. 25 hours, stirrup harness with chute, instruments. CB ect. (308) 7625621.

150 Sport, full race New 167 Sport, full race New 167 Sport, F.R. demo $2475 167 Sport, spam F.R. demo 167 Sport, spam $1900 HP 2, full race demo $1975 Magic IV 166, race demo Vision M IV 17,19 New

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ULTRALIGHT POWERED FLIGHT WANTED-A proven single place Trike, for use on a Cl and GTR, Dan Clarke, 7675 Cope, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. ENGLISH MICROLIGHT- 1984 HiWay Demon 170 wing w/Hornet Executive 300 trike. Foils, pod, ASI/RPM, compass, elec. start, 23 hours, $2975 OBO. Tabb, VA. (804) 867-8396. SCHOOLS AND DEALERS ALABAMA

WILLS WING 168 - Blue sail, rainbow colors. 40 hours airtime, $1000. Dave Mazwla, (213) 6388781, (805) 688-1503, (714) 968-9969. ARIZONA WThl)SPORTS (602) 897-7121 1 - Streak 180, near new, 3 flights $350 2 - Streak 160, very good condition, 50 hrs $250 Sacrifice prices. First come, first served.

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FLIGHT PARK- See our ad under Tennessee. (404) 398-3541. ARIZONA ARIZONA WINDSPORTS - Largest Hang Gliding center in the southwest. Certified Instruction utilizing the world's first man-made trainer hill. INEXPENSIVE prices on lessons and equipment. Dealer for Pacific Airwave, Wills Wing, Delta Wing, Seedwings, Moyes, High Energy, Ball and Seagull classic parts. 1327 E. Bell De Mar Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283. (602) 897-7121. 43

CLASSIFIEDS DESERT HANG GLIDERS, USHGA Certified School. Supine specialists. 4319 W. Larkspur, Glendale, AZ 85304. (602) 439-0789, 938-9550.

that most affect your SAFETY, Call for vacation info and glider inventory. Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4. 613 N. Milpas, Santa Barbara, California 93103 (805) 965-3733.

ARKANSAS OZARK MOUNTAIN HANG GLIDERS- Sales, service and instruction. Dealer for Wills Wing,Moyes, Eric Raymond harnesses. 8 Blue Jay Way, Conway, AR 72032. (501) 327-0698.

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, UP and Wills Wing. Demos available. 33041 Walls, Lake Elsinore, 92330. Call Paul Bums, (714) 6785418.

SAIL WINGS HANG GLIDING - Certified instruction. Authorized agent for Pacific Aiiwave, CG 1000. 1601 N. Shackleford #131-4, Llttle Rock, AR 72211. (501) 224-2186. CALlFORNlA AIRTIME OF SAN FRANCISCO - (formally San Francisco Wind sports), Gliders and equipment, sales, and rentals. Private and group instruction by USHGA certified instructors. Local site information and glider rental. 3620 Wawona, San Francisco, CA 94116. (415) SKY-1177. BRIGHT STAR HANG GLIDERS - Sales service - restorations. All major brands represented. Santa Rosa, CA (707) 576-7627. CHANDELLE HANG GLIDING CENTER USHGA Certified school., ''The best damn hang gilding shop In the world." Dealers for Wills Wing, Pacific Airwave, Delta Wing, Moyes, Seedwings and High Energy. Five minutes from Fort Funston. 488 Manor Plaza, Pacifica, CA 94044. (415) 3596800. HANG FLIGHT SYSTEMS - USHGA Certified training program featuring the combined talents of Dan Skadal, Erik Fair, and Rob McKenzie. We sell and service all major brands of gliders and accessories. New and used. Sport, Skyhawk, HP II. Demos available to qualified pilots. 1202 E. Walnut Unit M, Santa Ana, CA 9270 . (714) 542-7444. HANG GLIDER EMPORIUM - The best training hill in the west is in Santa Barbara, a hang gliding VACATION PARADISE. High quality PERSONALIZED instruction focusing on the skills

TORREY PINES FLIGHT PARK, INC. -At the launch of the world famous Torrey Pines Glider Port, one of San Diego's highlights! Unmatched convenience for pilots and spectators. Refreshments and souvenirs at the Cliffhanger Cafe. Certified Training program featuring tandem soaring lessons. New, used, rental and demo equipment by Delta Wing and UP. 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037. (619) 452-3202.

HIGH ADVENTURE - USHGA Certified high altitude dual instruction program. Over 2,000 tandem lessons since 1980. Instructor Rob McKenzie. Rides, ratings, radio solos. (714) 883-8488. THE HANG GLIDING CENTER - Located in beautiful San Diego. USHGA instruction, e9uipment rentals, local flying tours. Spend your wmter vacation flying with us. We proudly offer Wills Wing, Pacific Aiiwave, High Energy, Ball and we need your used equipment. 4206-K Sorrento Valley Blvd., San Diego, CA 92121 (619) 450-9008. MISSIONSOARINGCENTER-Servingtheflying community since 1973. Complete lesson program with special attention to quality take-off and landing skills. All major brands of gliders, parachutes and instruments sold. Sail repair and air frame service available. 1116 Wrigley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035. (408) 262-1055. NATURAL illGH HANG GLIDING SCHOOL. Lessons, equipment, hang gliding jewelry. P.O. Box 23073, San Bernardino, CA 92406. (714) 880-3888. SANT A BARBARA HANG GLIDING CENTER - Certified instruction, glider and equipment sale. 29 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. (805) 9628999.

WINDS PORTS, INTL. - Hang Gliding SchoolSince 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 Tandem 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.

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IDAHO 1REASURE VALLEY HANG GLIDERS. USHG A certified instruction, complete service. Featuring Pacific Airwave. 11716 Fairview, Boise, 83704. (208) 376-7914. ILLINOIS

Your hang gliding success company. Representative for Wills Wing, Delta Wing, Seedwings, Moyes and Pacific Airwave. State of the art training with mobile flight simulator and dual instruction. Let a USHGA CFI lead you to your flight success. 1600 Carmel Zion, IL 60099. (312) 7 46-1944. ' MICillGAN PRO HANG GLIDERS-Since 1978, Michigan's only USHGA Certified school specializing in towing. Step Towing available to qualified pilots Wills Wing Dealer, Norm Lesnow, 569 W. Ann~belle, Hazel Park, MI 48030. NEVADA HIGH SIERRA SPORTS - dealers for Delta Wing, Wills Wing, Pacific Airwave. USHGA certified training and ratings including tandem. Sierra tours. and rentals available. Carson City and Reno locauons. 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, Pacific Airwave, Delta, Moyes. Albuquerque, NM (505) 292-0647. NEW YORK FLY H.IGH HANG GLIDING, INC. - Serving N.Y. City/Albany, Jersey, Connecticut areas. (On Elle'!v~leMtn.) Area's exclusive Wills Wing dealer/ spec!a.list. Also a~ other major brands, accessories. Cerufied Instruction. 10 years experience. Quick repairs. Area's most INEXPENSIVE prices. ATOL truck towing! Contact:Paul Voight RD 2 Box 561 Pine Bush, 1'i'Y 12566, (914) 744-3317. ' ' rvt:O.UNTAIN WIN GS, INC. - Visit ournew hang gliding center at the foot of Ellenville Mt. USHGA CFI with tandem training. Five training hills, factory trained repa_ir ~pecialists, area's exclusive Seed wings dealer/specialist. Delta Wing, Pacific Airwave UP with demo gliders. The cost complete line of hang g~ding acc~ssories in stock. Many new and used gliders. Mail orders, VISA, MasterCard and Discover <;ards accepted. Greg Black, 150 Canal Street, Ellenv11le, NY 12428. (914) 647-3377. SUSQUEHANNA FLlGHT PARK INC. -Central New York's Hang Gliding Center. Certified instruction, sales & service for all major manufacturers. Training hill O - 160', jeep rides, 600' NW soarable ridge, camping. RD 2, Box 432, Cooperstown, NY 13326. (315) 866-6153. SEPTEMBER 1988

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, Cragsmoor, NY 12420. (914) 647-3489.

Box 215-H, Dept. HG, Rising Fawn, GA 30738. Twenty minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee. (404) 398-3541.

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SEQUATCHIE VALLEY SOARING SUPPLIES -Dealers 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 TIT Henson's Gap site. For personal service you can trust call Valley Soaring, Rt. 2, Box 210, Dunlap, TN 37327 (615) 949-3384 ' (615) 949-2301.

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Head, NC 27959. 919-441-4124. Learn to fly over soft sand dunes just south of the site where the Wright Brothers learned to fly. Beginning and Advanced packages; complete inventory of new gliders, accessories and parts. Windsurfing sales and instruction also available. SAURATOWN KITES - Winston Salem (919) 945-2327. Hang Gliding School w/ certified instructor. Dealer for Wills Wing, Pacific Windcraft & Delta. New and used equipment. OHIO

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, ATOL, Inc.I 501 82nd St., Lubbock, TX, 79404 (806) 745-9633.

NORTH COAST HANG GLIDING - Certified Instruction. New & used gliders. Specializing in Pacific Airwave gliders. Mike Del Signore, 1916 W. 75th St., Cleveland, OH. 44102 (216) 631-1144.

AUSTIN AIR SPORTS - Still the one in central Texas, quality service since 1978. Instruction, sales, rental, and a complete airframe & sail repair facility. 1712 Waterston, Austin, TX 78703 (512) 474-1669

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OREGON 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 hlll. Scenic lakeside training site with camping near Ashland, OR. (503) 479-9531. TENNESSEE HA WK AIRSPORTS-New and improved hang gliding! Attention Novice and beginners! New 360 degree training hill designed and built specifically for you. Conveniently located. Fun! Fun! Fun! Clinch Mtn. - The longest ridge, two launches. The popular light wind indicator Windsok. Brochures available. Your satisfaction is the key to our continued growth and success. Hawk Air Sports, Inc., 251 North Boyd's Creek Rd., Sevierville, TN 37862, (615) 453-1035. LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FLIGHT PARK- Our specialties: your first mountain flights, mountain and thermal soaring, certified training (package plans, ~roup rate~, (!SHGA ~atings), glider rentals, camping, local site mformauon. 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-rnile ridge (distance record, 130.9 miles; altitude gain,10,400') Send $1.00 (refundable with any purchase) for brochure, rates, directions, accommodations information. Route 2,

SOUTH WIND HANG GLIDING SCHOOL & GLlDING FLIGHT P ARAGLlDING SCHOOL. C~rtified Ins(1:1cti~n. Dealers for: Delta Wing, Seed V.:mgs & Pacif1~ A1rwave .. Harley Para Gliding Chutes Finest accessones, Clothing & Repairs. Utah's oldest continuous Hang Gliding Business. (801) 9431005 OR 561-5208 9173 FALCON CIRCLE SANDY, UTAH 84092 ' WASATCH WINGS, INC. - USHGA certified han~. glid!ng schoo\, dealers f_or Wills Wing and Pacific Airwave. Flight operauons at Point of the Mountain. (801) 571-4000. VIRGINIA SILVER WINGS INC. - Certified instruction & equipment sales. N. VA. (703) 533-1965. WASHINGTON AIRPLA Y'N PRO SHOP & Hang Gliding School. '.The larg~st full time, f~ll service hang gliding shop m Washington. All maJor brands sold and serviced. 800 Mercer, Seattle, WA 98109. (206) 467-8644.

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POD HARNESS - Brand new Bennett Airstream 5'11"-6'4" $250 (714) 395-6723 days Randy.

JAPAN ULTRALINE-The ultimate hang gliding tow line. lighter, Stronger, Higher UV protection. It even costs less than polypropylene! $5.50/100'. Cajun Hang Gliding Club, 110 Kent Circle, Lafayette, LA 70508, (318) 981-8372 after 5:00 CST. High Energy 20 or 22 gore parachutes $350. Colorado H.G. (303) 278-9566.

Distributor major brands hang gliders (Airwave, Magic), instruments, parachutes. Tokyo03/447 /5560, Yugawara 0465/63/0173, Kurumayama Hang School 0266/68/2724 (April - November).2-19-63 Doi, Yugawaramachi, Kanagawaken, Japan 141. FAX 0465 636641.

SYSTEK VARIOS - Small, lightweight, rugged. Dual batteries. One model with altimeter. Prices start at $195. Contact Systems Technology, Inc. PO Box 585, Seymour, 'IN 37865.

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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, 1 year warranty, money-back guarantee. Option: total energy. Bob Fisher, 11003 Oasis, Houston, TX 77096 (713) 728,4146.

SWISS ALP HANG GLIDING SAFARI - For your hang gliding needs in Switzerland. Ron Hurst, PO Box 270, CH-8401 Winterthur, Switzerland. EMERGENCY PARACHUTES PARACHUTE-Emery sky systems, $250, harness $75, or both for $300. Must sell! (209) 252-1138. ALL BRANDS - Bought, sold, and repacked. Inspection and repack $20.00 - Kevlar, nylon, s/s, bridles installed and replaced. Airtime of S.F. , 3620 Wawona, San Francisco, CA 94116. (415) 7538828. PARTS & ACCESSORIES

QUICK RELEASE CARABINER - Breaking 10,000 lbs. $24.95. Extra 5/16 ball lock pin $10. Dealers wanted. Patent pending. Thermal, 19431-41 Business Center Dr., Northridge, CA 91324. BELL HELMETS -

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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. STEEL CARABINERS-$16.20. Stubai 11,000 lb. Colorado H.G. (303) 278-9566. BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WANTED - Full-time shop/service employee, Mission Soaring Center in beautiful Milpitas, CA. Position available now! Mechanical experience a must. Glider maintenance experience a plus, but not necessary. Call (408) 262-1055.

THE CRUISE X/C SUPRONE POD - Total comfort and customized to your needs. For details contact: Steve Dyer P.O. Box 4504 Federal Way, WA 98063 (206)383)4675 MAXON RADIOS $295! New hang gliding legal frequency (see July issue). Includes charger, case and warranty. Best prices on Maxon radios and accessories plus fast, reliableservicefacility. Rocky Mtn. Glider Company, Box 281, Conifer, CO 80433. (303) 331-2841. Pacific Airwave Literider Cocoons. Never used. Matching flight bags. Red - 5' 11 ". Blue 6'1". $260 each. (501) 224-2186.

PRIMO AIR MITTS - standard with shiny Lycra exterior. $28.50 per pair. Plush or terry cloth interior, $35/pair. Shipping $2.00 per pair. Mitts in stock for fast delivery. 8 Blue Jay Way, Conway, AR 72032. (501) 327-0698.

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

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.

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.

2 New Radio Shack 5 watt radios with charger, special antennas, external hand mike, and other extras, all for $120. (403) 646-1071.

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BINDERS FOR HANG GLIDING MAGAZINE -Brown vinyl with wire centetfold 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.

FLIGHTS, MOUNTAINS, BEACHES - 9 days in a tropical paradise, VENEZUELA. Let'i: fly in winter. Enjoy fabulous beaches, tropical forests, and the cosmopolitan city of Caracas, our base; known for its beautiful women. Whether you like X-Country flights, or just to land on a sandy beach from high summits. Parrout tours, travels and expeditions, guarantees you an incomparable experience. Includes: Aitfare for pilot and glider, luxurious hotels, one meal, bi-lingual driver, fully equipped car, insurance package, 3 one day tours, experienced pilot guide, and 7 days of flying included. 5 trips available from January to March 1989. Reservations 3 months in advance. Hang 3 required. Extra activities and special prizes for non-flyers. For more information call Lookout Mtn. Flight Park, (404) 398-'.!433, or (404) 398-3541 for free color brochure.

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, PO Box E, Hobbs, NM 88241. MANBIRDS: SOON A 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 MUCH MORE !tiAH-AtDEO * * • * * DAVID BEARDSLEE BILL BEt,jNerr

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SAILMAKING SUPPLIES & hardware. All fabric types. Massachusetts Motorized, P.O. Box 542-G, Cotuit, MA 02635. (413) 736-2426. CRYSTALAIRSPORTMOTELatRaccoonMountain; Bunkhouse, private rustic rooms, 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 - 3 1/2" dia. Inside or outside application. $.25 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. USHGA, P.O. Box 500, Pearblossom, CA 93553. (805) 944-5333. The rate for classified advertising is $.40 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 $.55 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 1 1/2 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) 9445333. STOLEN WINGS WILLS WING SPORT 167 - Red L.E., yellow under surface, white T.E. Competition numbers 64 on glider, serial number 14095, smashed nose at the keel. Stolen in Oakland. Contact: Sarah Kurtz, 5809 Florence Terrace, Oakland, CA 94611, (415)652-0129.

Your driver deserves more than a pat on the back! But him/her an Official Hang Driver "Get Radical" pocket T-shirt or tank top. Tanks are $8. T's are $10 (not including postage). All shirts are 100% cotton and available in several colors. An original

ECLIPSE 17 - Yellow L.E., purple midsection, white T.E. Serial # EM6158. Stolen July 20th, Marina storage area. Contact Steve Brown, ( 408)288-4130. HP I - Stolen Lake Elsinore, 6/16/88, white canvas bag. Black tursh, white top, yellow undersurface. Contact Dick Farnsworth, (714) 6782021.

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) 6550615. COMPOSER - Producing a gliding film. Need pilots to shoot video, or can use existing footage. If interested please leave message, I will return call. (718) 442-4305. PAUL'S VIDEO PRESENTS - Tom Tatum's "Daredevil Flyers" with Chuck Yeager featuring '82 aerobatics 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. SEPTEMBER 1988

Need shirts for your hang gliding club or special event? I'll design and print T-shirts to your specs. If you've seen the '87 Nat'! Fly-In, '88 Nat'Is, '86 Masters shirts, you know my work. I'd love to do some shirts for you! Contact Gretchen Niver, (919) 467-3262, 701 Northampton, Cary, NC 27513. 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 93553.

HIGH ENERGY - Cocoon harness, converts to back pack, blue with rainbow chevron stripe. Odyssey parachute with red bridle, Ball vario 652, SN 4588, !COM FM radio, model & number OC02AT and SN 406-066-115. White Bell helmet w/headset, blue ski jumpsuit. Canyon Lake, CA the weekend of June 4. Contact Tom Oeftering, (714) 843-0711. $300 reward if found. WILLS WING SPORT EUROPEAN 167 - Serial Number 14034, orange leading edge, spectrum cloth, white rear body. Stolen 4/21/88 at Chattanooga, Tennessc, at the Nationals, from Super 8 motel, off Rich Pfeiffer's car, along with Steve Luna's W.W. H.P. II. 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

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TYPE: TWO SPORTS. #14396-magenta leading edge, white top and bottom, white trailing edge. #14903 - yellow tri-lam 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. CONT ACT: Jose Fernandez, (213) 439-0874, home answering machine. STOLEN WINGS are listed as a service to USHGA members. There is no charge for this service and lost and found wings or equipment may be called in to the office for immediate inclusion in Hang Gliding. Please do call to cancel the listing when gliders are recovered. Periodically, this listing will be purged.

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