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CONTENTS
Issue No. 8
(USPS 017-970-20)
Columns
Features
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16 Miller & Dry Canyon
USHGA President
by Russ Locke
Fly-Ins
The new USHGA site guide is underway. Last call for listings.
article and photos by Mark Sawyer Pilots from Arizona and New Mexico gather for two spectacular events. Includes site guide info for both sites.
22 Safety Forum
30 4/22 =157 by Jim Rawan and Tony Smolder
How safe is your bridle? Brad suggests we may be flying with bridles that are too short.
The saga of an East Coast record. Tony flies 157 miles from Zirks, West Virginia.
40 USHGA Reports
by Brad Kushner
by Dick Heckman
34 The Heavy Air
We're on the aeronautical charts! Dick reports on the recent CIVL (international hang gliding committee) meeting.
© 1989 by Dennis Pagen We are accustomed to thinking of the air as airy. It has weight, and plenty of it.
38 The 3rd American X-C Championship
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Departments
by Barry Huskey A low-key event at North Carolina's beautiful Moore Mountain.
5 10 14 15 26 Page38 COVER: Phoenix, Arizo.na pilot Lisa Llp~cott launches at the 1989 Miller Canyon Fly-In. See story on page 16. Photo by Mark Sawyer.
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Airmail Update Calendar of Events Cartoon by Harry Martin Ratings Classified Advertising Index to Advertisers Stolen Wings
CENTERSPREAD:John Heiney soars his Delta Wing Lite Dream with Ken Baier in a paraglider at Torrey Pines, CA. Photo by John Heiney. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES lN PUBUCATIO NS: The material presented ha-e is published as part of an information clissemination service for USHCA members. The USHCA makes no warranties or rC{'resentations and assumes no liability concerning the validity of any advice, opinion or recommendation expressed in the material. All inclividuals relying upon the material do so at their own risk. Copyright e 1989 United States Hang Gliding Association, Inc. All rights reservecr to Hang Clidin and inclividual contributors. AUOUST 1989
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pilot had drawn his legs forward in anticipation of a beaking. and sure enough he did. Although I'd always known in theory that a flare was shifting your weight rearward, it was as though a light had come on. I went back to the training hill to test my "discovery." I resolved that, when the moment came to flare, I would not even think of pushing out. Instead I would try to throw my legs as far back as I could, to try to touch the tip of the keel behind me with my feet. (If you stop to think about it, this is the same thing as pushing "up and out," but is simpler to remember.) It was early morning with light wind. I came in hot and bled off speed in ground effect. At the right moment I threw my legs vigor· ously rearward and was rewarded with one of my best flares ever. I have been using this technique ever since, and it has resulted in a dramatic improvement in my landing quality and consistency. Imagine yourself pushed out until your body was against the keel, and then strapping yourself to it. Depending on the glider, your center of mass is somewhere near or behind the trailing edge. Now think of being released to fall tail first in that position. As long as your CG was back by the trailing edge it would probably be very difficult for the glider to ever nose over. So if you flare early and shoot up too high, just think of gluing your body and legs back against the keel and holding them there. Recently I mistakenly made a vigorous flare in strong ground winds. A video tape of the landing showed that my feet were easily 8 feet off the ground when I reached zero airspeed-usually a crash and burn situation for me. But this time I glued myself back against the keel, and dropped straight down to a fairly gentle landing. Some of the nicest words I've ever heard were, 'Wow, that was good flare authority!" from a pilot witness.
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P.J. More. Office Operations Patti Gomora, Member SeNlces Jett Elgart, Merchandise Services USHGA Officers and Executive Committee:
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REGION 1: Ken Godwin. REGION 2: Ken Brown, JCI'{ Busby, Russ Locke. REGION 3: Bill Bennett, Walt Dodge. Gregg Lawless. REGION 4: Bob Buxton. Jim Zelset. REGION 5: Mike King. REGION 6: Ron Ken· ney. REGION 7: John Wo'rwode. REGION 8: Bob Colliris. REGION 9: Pete Lehmann, Jett Simms. REGION l 0: Dick Heckman, MattT aber. REGION 11 : Carl Boddie. REGION 12: Pete Fournia. Paul Rlkert. DIRECTORS AT IARGE: Dan Johrison. Dick Heck· man, Mark Bennett, Joe Greblo. Denn\s Pagen. HONORARY DIRECTORS: Liz Sharp, Mike Meier, Bob Thompson. Torn Kreyche, Jan Johnson. The United States Hang Gliding Association Inc. ls a division of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) which ls the official representative of the Federation Aeronauttque Internationale (FAI). of the world governing body for sport aviation. The NM, which represents the U.S. at FA! meetings, has delegated to the USHGA supervision of FAl-related hang gliding activities such as record attempts and competition sancttoris. HANG GLIDING magazine ls publlshed for hang gliding sport enthusiasts to create further interest in the sport. by a means of open communication and to advance hang glk:ling methods and safety. Conlrlbutions are welcome. Anyone ls Invited to contnbute articles, photos, and illustratioris concerning hang gliding activities. ff 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 publicaHoris. HANG GLIDING magazine reserves the right to edit contributions where necessary. The Association and publication do not assume respons\b\l\\y for the material or oplnlons of con· tributors. HANG GLIDING editorial offices: 6950 Aragon Circle, Suite 6, Buena Parl<. CA 90620 (714) 994-3050. HANG GLIDING magazine (USPS 017-970) ls pub· llshed monthly by the United States Hang Gliding Association, Inc .. whose malling address ls: P.O. Box 8300. Colorado Springs, CO 80933 (719) 632· 8300. FAA CT) 9) 632-6417, Second-class postage ls paid at Colorado Springs, CO and at other ootrles. The USHGA ls a member-controlled educational and scientific organization dedicated to exploring all facets of ultralight flight, Membership Is open to anyone Interested In this realm of flight. Dues for full membership are $39.00 peryear ($42 foreign); subscription rates are $29.00 for one year, $53 for two years, $77 for tihree years. Changes of address should be sent s\l( weeks In advance, Including name,USHGAnumber,prevlousandnewaddress. and a malling label from a recent Issue. POSTMASTER: SEND CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO: UNITED STATES HANG GLIDING A5SN., P.O. BOX 8300, Colorado Springs, CO 80933.
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Dear Editor, I'm enclosing a photo of a broken swan (nose) catch from a Moyes Mission 170. The catch snapped in half while I was pressing it with my thumb into the nose channel. I would like other pilots to be aware of this possibility and to stimulate some discussion on the lexan material from which the catch is made. I talked with Steve Moyes who explained that tests have shown that the cable will break before the lexan part. But apparently the material can be weakened by impact. I have heard of another incident in which the nose catch failed while the glider was being set up. There have been no in-flight failures that I know of. The thing that bothers me is that I didn't see any sign of weakening during my preflight. There was a bit of sand in the channel which made me "force" the catch in. What if I'd slipped the catch on with no resistance and hit turbulence in the air a few minutes later? Steve immediately sent a replacement catch. I've sent a copy of this letter to him along with the broken part.
Dear Editor, While many good landing articles helped me judge timing, I still had a problem with wimpy flares. The idea of "pushing up and out" only worked sometimes for me. Mostly I would find myseli pushing out, barely raising the nose, and running in the landing. One day I was standing next to Dennis Pagen watching a pilot landing who flared early and shot up. Dennis was remarking that he'd be all right if he held the flare, then sudden! y said, "Oh no, he let his legs come forward." The
NATIONAL FLY-IN CORRECTION Dear Editor, I have been duly informed of an error I made when writing up the last National Fly-In in the June issue. I had stated that Pacific Airwave was the only manufacturer represented at the Fly-In, but in fact Paul Voight was also in attendance representing Wills Wing. Paul had several demo gliders and spent all his time
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AIRMAIL helping others fly them at the expense of his own airtime. I can only claim ignorance and offer contrition for the oversight. I apologize to Paul, to Wills Wing and to anyone else involved. Next time Paul, make sure I get a demo ride and I sure won't forget you! Dennis Pagen Bellefonte, PA
HOOK-IN REMINDER Dear Editor, "Don't forget to hook in," would be my instructor's last blessing before each high altitude training flight. I would chuckle thinking he was mostly kidding. After all, nobody could forget to hook in. But, people do forget to hook in. In fact, it's not too difficult to unhook while on launch to attend to something, and then forget to hook back in. This has happened. In a recent June issue of Hang Gliding, a letter expressed concern for hook-in failures. After deciding that failing to hook in is a gruesome possibility, I went to REI (an outdoor sports outlet) and bought seven feet of hot pink, Day-Glo nylon cord for $0.20/foot. I tied one end to the nose plate and tied a bowline on the free end. I also tied a piece of bungee cord around the keel to keep some of the Day-Glo cord out of the way. But, I always make sure that I have a blinding length dangling in front of my face on launch, reminding me that I still haven't hooked in. To hook in, I pull the Day-Glo cord free of the bungee and hook the Day-Glo bowline into my carabiner. Now it is out of sight, and I'm hooked in. I still use other hang check methods, and even fly with a backup carabiner going through my backup hang loop only. The dangling cord idea is not original; I first heard of it from my instructor, Ken DeRussy. This method appears to be nearly "foolproof" to me, and the cord can even be used to tie down your glider in windy conditions. So, don't forget to hook in, or you won't have nearly as much fun as your glider will. Richard Nakai Long Beach, CA
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ALBUQUERQUE FLYING INFO Dear Editor, Every year the Sandia Soaring Association in Albuquerque, NM is pleased to welcome and fly with pilots from around the country at our local flying site, the Sandia Mountains. Also every year, we encounter some problems with a few pilots. This letter will detail some of our concerns and let visiting pilots know what to expect if they come to Albuquerque to fly. Sandia is a 4,300-ft. mountain in the middle of the high desert, which means that weather conditions can rival the Owens valley in intensity. Due to the fact that flying conditions can become so radical so quickly, or even be completely unflyable yet appear mellow, our club instituted a Guide system for pilots new to the site. This system allows us to have a permit from the U.S. Forest Service to utilize the launch facilities we built at Sandia Crest, and also use the Sandia Peak Tramway for glider transport. If this system were not in place, we would probably lose the site permanently. Visiting pilots must be current USHGA Advanced-rated pilots and they must fly in the company of an experienced pilot designated as a Guide by the SSA. There are no exceptions to this rule. Only local full members of the Sandia Soaring Association can be rated to fly without a Guide. The reasons for these rules include: 1 - Oose proximity to controlled and restricted airspace. 2 -Our Forest Service permit only allows full members and their guests access to the launch site, which is off limits to the public. 3 - The Sandia Peak Tramway will not allow unescorted pilots to use the Tramway for glider transportation. 4 - Changing weather conditions and policies of the Forest Service and the Tramway require frequent monitoring, and only local pilots can remain abreast of the current situation. We realize that many pilots coming through Albuquerque are often on vacation and cannot find a Guide on weekdays, but we have to make a living too. Believe me, if we could just tell our bosses that we have to go fly because Wally Wingover is in town, we'd do it. Sometimes it works, but not always. In any case, we cannot and will not authorize unescorted flights. One of the main reasons for this is so that we can be sure that visiting pilots will have current and accurate information concerning conditions and possible hazards present. At the same time, we can do our best to keep pilots
from injuring themselves by attempting to do things that may work at their home site, but are extremely risky at Sandia. Sandia Soaring Association pilots will bend over backwards for pilots who are willing to work with us and follow our rules. We love to fly, and it's a pleasure to turn pilots on to the magnificent flying that Sandia has to offer. However, there is no better way to make us mad than to give us a hard time, complain about the lack of Guides or try to sneak off alone. Remember that this is the only site we have! It's your life, and our mountain. Think before you leap! Mark Mocho Secretary, Sandia Soaring Assn. USHGA Region 4 Director
GREAT MEET Dear Editor, I just got back from the Manufacturers' League Meet at Pine Mountain, Oregon. The meet couldn't have been more fun. Mike King did a great job as the meet organizer, making sure that we remembered to have a good time. Russ Locke was very efficient as score keeper. Wes Roberts kept us safe. Dave Smith and Lisa King made sure that our times were recorded faithfully. Thanks to the hang gliding community for having such events. Even with the intense competition (my driver was driving for the Wills Wing team as well), everyone got along well with each other. The northwest pilots really enjoyed the opportunity to participate. Davis Straub Issaquah, WA
NEED TOW INFO Dear Editor, I am presently in Perth, Western Australia, and am interested in tow-launched hang gliding. The local method of launch is not ATOL, but the old "foot launch from behind the car" technique. There is an electronic (strain gauge) line tension meter on the tow line; nominal tension during tow is 150 lbs. Towing is with a bridle that puts 1/3 tension on the keel and 2/3 on the pilot's harness. Towing is done in large empty fields (1 km. square minimum), with no adjacent hills or other obstructions. Does the USHGA have any opinions of the safety of the various methods of tow launchHANG GLIDING
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WILL IT TURN? Dear Editor, I'm writing in response to Jeff Roberson's letter about measuring glider performance in the July issue. Will it turn and can you land it safely? Mark Kanzler Tustin, CA
FOOT-LAUNCH ASSOCIATION Dear Editor, A few years ago I tried without success to convince the USHGA to include paragliding in its statutes. To help out, I also sent it a rating proficiency program, similar to that used used by hang glider pilots. Even though the American Paragliding Assn. has just recently been created, I am for the following reasons still of the belief that it and paragliding should belong to the USHGA and not be an entity in itself: 1) The interests of all foot-launch pilots (rigid, flex, or soft wing) are the same. 2) All foot-launched aircraft can basically be launched and landed from the same sites. 3) The methods of teaching foot-launched flight do not vary significantly. 4) Their is no intelligent reason to create potential conflicts by having two separate foot-launch flight groups. 5) The more members an association has the bigger and stronger it is, and the more money and clout it has. 6) The general public, the media and the FAA cannot differentiate one foot-launched aircraft from another. Good or bad publicity from one group or the other will benefit or hurt both. The only difference between one unmotorized foot-launched aircraft and another is glide ratio, sink rate and handling characteristics. Considering all the things foot-launch pilots have in common, this is hardly sound grounds for weakening the whole community by splitting it into two groups. In the last few years most hang gliding AUGUST 1989
associations around the world have tripled their memberships by keeping all foot-launched flight activities under the same banner. The added benefits have been undeniable (better insurance deals, more controlled public exposure, more respect from legislative authorities and more clout at a national level). So that there is no misunderstanding, my only interest is that foot-launched flying is here to stay. I have been hang gliding since 1973 and have been an instructor of all forms of footlaunched flying since 1976. In my view anyone promoting foot-launched flight should be encouraged, but to achieve the best results we must work together. Christophe Smith Gryon, Switzerland
COLIMA, MEXICO PROMOTES HANG GLIDING Dear Editor, On June 17, 1989 I received a document from the Director of Tourism for the state of Colima, Mexico. The Director states that the Governor of Colima has decided to fund the construction of a new ramp for launching hang gliders above the capital city at a site known as La Cumbre. This ramp will replace the rickety old one and will be constructed of steel grating for smooth flow-through. Local pilot and welder Benigno Alvarez is currently at work on the project. The city of Colima is a place you must see to believe. It's clean and friendly and there is consistent flying 15 minutes from town. The local office of tourism has sent a clear message to us: Come vacation in Mexico and try our site. Can you imagine this in the U.S.? I'll be roaming Mexico again and La Cumbre is one site I'll be visiting. John Olson Safari Mexico Reno, NV
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The following letter was sent to Cindy Windsor, President of the San Diego Hang Gliding Association.-Ed.
the last to argue. Now, though, a word from the wife of a hang glider pilot. So often we kiss our dear pilots goodbye on Saturday morning which a cheery "Be Careful!" as they drive away with their eyes full of the sky. We may go off shopping, or drag out our briefcase full of work, or play with our children, and have a pleasant day. But all the while a very small dark cloud lingers near. It stays small because we don't give it much credence. In fact, when friends ask we deny its very existence. It is a cloud that can give your heart a chill even on a sunny day. We are so unaware (or full of denial) that this cloud exists that when our loving and "considerate" pilot-who said he'd be home by 3:00 or 4:00 p.m.--calls at 8:00 p.m. from Alpine to say he will be home shortly, the cloud gives way to thunder and tears. Then you know the cloud exists and its name is fear. Fear has other ways of asserting its existence as well. When the same dear and loving pilot comes home early on Saturday and speaks of the windy conditions, the rough flights, and ever so hesitantly of a pilot who won't be going home that evening, the suffocating and clammy cloud wraps long arms around you. You ask how and why. It seems so important to know everything about the fatal accident. It is our way of measuring whether this could happen to our pilot too. I've noticed this cloud lingers near the city. When I provide my services as a driver the cloud is hardly there. Unfortunately, I am a wind jinx-my pilot fares better when I and my cloud stay at home. But there it is, the fear we may not see our dear hang glider pilot one of these days. Hang gliding forces us to deal with our spouse's immortality. We have mostly learned to cocoon ourselves from the fear our loved one might die on the freeway or be stricken with some ghastly disease. So on that Saturday evening, knowing that another Bob had flown his final flight, l sank into my cold, cold cloud and mourned for the life of a man I did not know. Please accept the enclosed donation to your "Horse Fund" in memory of Bob Compton. May each of you always soar with eagles and fly with love and peace. Judi Schwartz El Cajon, CA
Dear Ondy, I hear quite a lot from hang glider pilots about how great the sport is-and I would be
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USHGA Site Guide! by Russ Locke The response to our last call for site information was excellent. We now have information on the following sites: Region 1 Mt.Erie, WA Cap Sante, WA Little Mountain, WA Cultus Mountain, WA Janicke Hill, WA Iron Mountain, WA Sauk Mountain, WA Anderson Mountain, WA Blanchard Hill, WA Cliff Side, WA Black Mountain, WA Slide Mountain, WA Whidbey Island, West Beach, WA Fort Ebey, WA Ebey's Landing, WA Wood.rat Mountain, OR Region 2 Fort Funston, CA Mission Peak, CA Mt. Diablo, CA Ed Levin,CA Marina Beach, CA Dunlap, CA Big Sur, CA Slide Mountain, CA Lake McClure, CA Walt's Point, CA (Owens-Horseshoe) Region3 Sylrnar, CA Region4 Dry Canyon, NM LaLuz,NM Long Ridge, NM Guadalupe Mountains, NM Aspen Mountain, CO Sandia Peak, NM Region 5 Sand Turn, WY Casper Mountain, WY Muddy Mountain, WY Shirley Rim, WY Whisky Peak, WY West Bowl, WY Muddy Gap Ridge, WY Bonneville, ID The 'T' ID Big Southern Butte, ID King Mountain, ID
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Region 6 Panorama, OK Longhorn, OK Heavner, OK Buffalo Mountain, OK Noahs, KS Nebo's, KS Burr Oaks, KS Hardy's, KS Leavenworth, KS The Quarry, AR Rogers Ridge, AR Walton Heights, AR Secret Site, AR Mt. Reiante, AR Haney's Point, AR Petit Jean, AR Big View, AR Mt. Nebo, AR Magazine Mountain, AR Rose Mountain, AR Region 7 Thompsonville Airport, MI (towing) Pyramid Point, MI Sleeping Bear, MI Empire l3!uff, MI Green Point, MI Tower Lookout, WI Walworth Hill, WI Bender State Park, WI Spring Green, WI McHenery Hill, IL Tabel Rock, IL Indian Ridge, IL Mt. Baldy, IN Region 8 Cape North, Nova Scotia Mont St. Pierre, Quebec Temple Mountain, NH Mt. Kearsage, NH Morning Side, NH Mt. Washington, NH Mt. Cranmore, NH Mt. Whittier,NH Mt. Handley, VT Mt. Burke, VT Mt. Equinox, VT Ascutney, VT Mohawk Trail, MA Mt. Greylock, MA Welfleet, MA White Oiffs, MA Groton Hills, MA Deerfield, MA Mt. Holyoke, MA
Mt. Torn, MA Talcott Mountain, CT Region 9 East River Mountain, WV Fairgrounds, WV Hyner View, PA Superbowl, PA Kennedy,PA Region 10 Rudy's-Keel Mountain, AL Moore Mountain, NC Boomer,NC Hibriten Mountain, NC Sauratown Mountain, NC Menlo,GA Pigeon Mountain, GA High Point, GA Lookout Mountain, GA Clintch Mountain, TN Region 11 Lubbock, TX Region 12 Mattituck, NY Ellenville, NY Utsyantha, NY Draht Hill, NY Harris Hill, NY Overlook Mountain, NY High Point, NY Little Mountain, NY
As you look through this list, you'll probably notice some mistakes (in some cases I had to guess in which state the site was located). There are also some obvious omissions-I'm reasonable sure that there is more than one flying site in Southern California. In the next few months we will be loading all this information into an as-yetto-be-defined database/word processor. Once that is done, the plan is to print this data up and put it into a binder. The binder will be sold at some nominal cost to cover printing expenses. We intend to keep a record of who has the binders and send out yearly updates at no cost to the original purchaser of the binder. If you have any questions about the process, corrections to the site information or additional sites to report, get that information to the USHGA office by September l, 1989. Many thanks to Ron Kenney for collecting and consolidating this information. • HANG GLIDING
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UPDATE (groundskimming only) and an Autumn cross-country "Steeplechase" along a 15mile, 800-foot ridge. They feel the training hill and nearby sites create and ideal location for a future National Fly-In. There are at least ten mountain launches within 100 miles for the advanced pilots who can appreciate the high country airtime Colorado is known for. "Come up for air" is their motto. Plan on visiting the new USHGA offices in nearby Colorado Springs. Contact: Colorado Wind Park, P.O. BOX 94, Hartse!, Colorado 80449 (719) 836-2240.
ATOL INTRODUCES NEW LONE STAR II Airtime of Lubbock announces what they claim to be the next generation in launch platform equipment, the Lone Star II. The system is a complete launching system based on the 3150 tandem winch. ATOL has produced the 3150 since 1986, and F1y America used it to launch most of their flights on their journey from coast to coast. Standard features include: dual hydraulic disc brakes, light-weight aluminum reel, sturdy steel mainframe, automatic take-up level wind, remote electrical control, driver operated F-14 hydraulic control with instant pressure action and pressure relief valve, and quick disconnects on all the umbilicals. According to the manufacturer, the Lone Star II launch platform fits in the back of virtually any pickup truck, and can be set up by one person in seconds with no special mounting equipment. No bolts or hardware are required to change the launch platform from truck to truck. Features include: rope guiding window for line recovery with a parachute, stainless steel pilot-actuated nose release, folds down into instant glider racks with hi-tech foam padding, red safety basetube locks, adjustable pilot 'clear' ring. They comment that it has accommodated every glider they've put on it, even with wheels. Contact: Airtime of Lubbock, 50182nd St. Lubbock, Texas 79404 (806) 745 9633. FALL USHGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING The Fall USHGA Board of Directors meeting will be held the weekend of NoAUGUST 1989
vember 10-12, 1989 in San Diego, California. Members are encouraged to attend and provide input. Those needing accommodations should contact Gregg Lawless at (619) 566-4686.
USHGA A WARD NOMINATIONS SOLICITED The USHGA Awards Committee is issuing its annual call for award nominations. The five awards are: 1) Presidential Citation, USHGA' s highest award, for an individual, group or organization that has made a significant contribution to the sport. The contribution need not have occurred in the current year. 2) Exceptional Service, awarded to a member who has provided the most outstanding volunteer service to USHGA at the national, regional or local level during the current year. 3) Chapter of the Year, awarded to the USHGA chapter considered to have conducted in the current year the most outstanding programs in various activities which reflect in a positive manner on the chapter and the sport. 4) Newsletter of the Year, recognizes the most outstanding hang gliding newsletter series in the current year that has been supportive of the sport and the sponsoring Chapter's activities. 5) Commendation, recognizes a member who has in the current year exhibited 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, 1989. Send the nomination to: Awards Committee, USHGA, P.O. Box 8300, Colorado Springs, C080933.
THE "NOT SO GREAT" RACE Lookout Mt., TN now has a Canadian rival! The Lumby Air Force of Lumby, British Columbia, Canada in the beautiful Okanagan Valley is hosting this annual event. Rules and distance flown are very similar to that of the Tennessee counterpart-cross-country racing over a distance of 24 miles-however prizes differ. This year's first place winner received $500 cash. The town of Lumby offers several launch sites, but a southeasterly site was used this year to allow early launches and more time for later festivities. The "Air Force" has also made arrangements for out-of-town pilots to stay at the local watering hole for $10/person. Early spring in the Okanagan offers excellent thermal activity with cross-country flights on both days of this unjustlynamed event. This year's winner was flying a new PacAir Kiss. The pilot reported that he didn't have to make a single turn on the downwind leg, and still reached the LZ with 1,000 feet AGL! He was also quoted as saying, "The flying was great, the people were great, the $500 was great, but I don't think the name is so great." For more information on this soon-tobe international event contact: Mike Cook, HGAC Competition Chairman, 404 Alpine Crescent, Kimberley, B.C. VIA 3B3 Canada (604) 427-5471.
ISRAELI X-C RECORD On May 10, 1989 new X-C records were set in Israel. It was Independence day, and the hang gliding community celebrated the holiday by taking advantage of the day off. Avron Tai set the new record, flying 165 kilometers. Modi Abrutzky flew alongside Tal the whole way and landed just a few kilometers behind him. A third pilot, Yair Shahar, flew 130 kms. All three pilots were flying APCO Santanas. The flights took place in the Negev Desert and were all tow launched. The Santana SRC is an interesting Israeli design that features a wing area of 14.6 square meters, an aspect ratio of 7.3, 85% double surface, and enclosed washout struts. The manufacturer has announced that the glider will soon be equipped with an electrically-powered VG 11
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1ST PLACE TEAM - 1989 MANUFACTURER'S LEAGUE MEET- WILLS WING HP II 1ST PLACE - 1989 SO CAL SCOTT CHALLENGE -TED BOYSE - WILLS WING HP II 1ST PLACE - 1989 CANADIAN CLINTON CLUB CUP - RANDY HANEY - WILLS WING HP II 1ST PLACE -1989 LOOKOUT MTN GREAT RACE - PAT HAYES - WILLS WING SPORT 167 219 MILES-MAY 1989-LARRYTUDOR-WILLS WING HP II 207 MILES - MAY 1989 - WILLI MULLER - WILLS WING SPORT AMERICAN 180 184 MILES - MAY 1989 - STEVE PREBOY - WILLS WING SPORT 167 168 MILES - MAY 1989 - WILLI MULLER - WILLS WING SPORT AMERICAN 180 162 MILES - MAY 1989 -ALEX BAHLSEN - WILLS WING SPORT AMERICAN 167 161 MILES - MAY 1989 - DOUG LITZENBERGER- WILLS WING SPORT 167 157 MILES - MAY 1989 -TONY SMOLDER - WILLS WING HP
Every year there are new gliders on the market, and every year the manufacturers of those gliders seem to make the same extravagant claims for superior performance. And every year, pilots of Wills Wing gliders show up again and again in the winner's circle in competition, and out beyond the rest, over the horizon, at the end of a cross country day. The Wills Wing team has just won the Manufacturer's League Meet for the third year in a row. Two Wills Wing pilots have already smashed the 200-mile barrier in 1989 before the first of June. (There are only two flights of over two hundred miles out of the fourteen total that have been made that were not on Wills Wing gliders, and no other manufacturer's gliders have logged more than one such flight). Doug Litzenberger's 161-mile flight was his first demo flight on a Sport. Tony Smolder's 157-mile flight was an East Coast record. Willi Muller's 207 miles is a Canadian record and the first flight over 200 miles outside the U.S. Why are Wills Wing gliders so consistently successful? Well, there are a lot of them out there because pilots really like the quality of the gliders and the way they fly. And pilots seem to do well on Wills Wings because they're comfortable on them. And, of course, there's the performance. Now we don't make extravagant claims for the performance of Wills Wing gliders. Then again, it's pretty clear we don't have to.
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SENTEK VARI OS
Sentek introduces the SVl "audio only" vario. In addition to beeping during lift it features a low tone bloop for every five feet of altitude loss-handy when scratching for lift. The delay is only 1 I 4 second, and it uses a 9-volt battery. Dimensions are 4" x 3" and the clamp is included. Price: $129. The SVAl vario/altimeter combines the vario with a digital altitude display in
one-foot increments. The display has no jitter and remains accurate to 19,990 feet. AGL adjust lets you zero your altitude at the LZ or launch. Price: $259. Contact: Sentek, 14327 27th Dr., Mill Creek, WA 98012 (206) 337-9575.
CRESTLINE, CA FLYA THON The Crestline Flyathon '89 will be coming up on September 9, 1989 from noon to 6:00. Last year more than 70 pilots flew to raise over $5,000 for the Crippled Children's Society. Hang glider pilots earned new respect in the community and everyone had a good time. A camp for physically-handicapped children is located 1 /2-mile from the Crestline launch, and the kids are able to look up from their wheelchairs and watch the flying. The public is invited to attend and a $5 entry donation includes lunch. Each preregistered pilot will receive a Flyathon '89 T-shirt, lunch and a chance at prizes. Pilots should request sponsorship through family and friends. Preregistration and sponsorship forms are available by contacting: Debbi Renshaw-Armenta, P.O. Box 193, Green Valley Lake, CA 92341 (714) 867-7961.
LIQUIPAK Airtime of San Francisco announces Liquipak™, a new device for carrying liquids while flying. The product is a flexible
nylon pouch with a polyethylene bladder inside. On the outside is a hermeticallysealed plastic nozzle leading into a flexible plastic hose with a simple locking clasp at the end. A couple of different designs are available. One model can be sewn into or onto any harness, and another can be worn around the waist inside the harness. The hose can be routed to the shoulder strap for convenient one-handed operation. The system is aerodynamic inside or outside the harness and is flexible. When used inside the harness the water is automatically insulated, and the weight of the water is on the pilot, thus complimenting steering control. The waist-worn (fanny pack) model can also be used for other outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, climbing, etc. Several harness manufacturers will be offering the product built into new harnesses as an option. Contact: Airtime of San Francisco, 3620 Wawona, San Francisco, CA 94116 (415) SKY-1177.
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Calendar of Events Aug. 6-12, Aug. 20-26, Sept. 10-16: XC camps. Sept. 17-23, Sept. 24-30: Thermal camp. Contact: The Hang Gliding Center, 4206-K Sorrento Valley Blvd., San Diego, CA 92121 (619) 450-9008. Aug. 12-13: Santa Barbara/Big Sur flying trip. Sept. 2-4: Owens Valley XC seminar. Contact: True Flight Concepts, 13243 Gladstone Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342 (818) 367~050. Aug.?: Dick Cassetta Fly-A-Thon, Elk Mt., CA. Proceeds to wildlife protection. Bomb drop, spot landing, balloon catch, booths. Contact: Jody Joseph, 2958 Grinnell, Davis, CA 95616 (916) 756-7490. Aug. 6-12: 1989 Women's Invitational Championship at various XC sites in Southern Idaho. Entry ($85) guaranteed to first 35 applicants. USHGA Intermediate or above w I XC. Contact: Lisa Tate, 11716 Fairview, Boise, ID 83704 (208) 376-7914. Aug. 12: 1989 Rogue Valley Eagle Tradition. For full RVHGA members. Contact: RVHGA, P.O. Box 311, Medford, OR 97501. Aug. 12-13: Second Annual Darrell Newsom Fun Fly-In. Prizes and a great time. Contact: Rick Morrison, 301 Adams, Pocatello, ID 83202 (208) 2380060. Aug. 19-21: USHGA Region IV championships at Dinosoar, CO. XC format, TET scoring, $60 before Aug. 1, $75 after. Contact: P.R. at Regionals, P.O. Box 281, Conifer, CO 80433 (303) 697-1350.
picnicking. $3 admission, $3 parking. Contact: Roger (408) 262-1055. Aug. 26-27: Missoula County Fair Fly-In. Regulated site, restricted LZ. Hang III required. Sept. 2-4: 1st Annual SNYMGPA fun flyin, Ellenville, NY. Hang gliding festival and inter-club competition. Cash prizes/trophies. Party /cookout Saturday night. Hang II-IV. Contact: Donny Kaus (201) 233-8684, (914) 647-3489 weekends. Sept. 2-4: Cache Creek Team Meet, Alberta, Canada. Contact: Barry Bateman (604) 533-4456. Sept. 26-27: Can-Am Meet, USA vs. Canada. Contact: Guy Reynolds (604) 736-5842 or Gwen Smith (604) 298-1667. Sept. 2-4: Sauratown Mt. Fly-In. Featuring June Bug's famous BBQ dinner. North Carolina's most flyable and best XC site. Contact: Doug Rice (919) 377-2650 or Mike Nester (919) 983-0875. Sept. 2-4: Labor Day Weekend 1989 12th Annual Starthistle Meet. Fun 3-day flyin, barbeques, swimming, bomb drops, Woodrat XC clinic, ratings and special skills sign-offs. Send requests and ideas to: Tim Tworog (503) 535-4764, P.O. Box 311, Medford, OR 97501.
Sept. 9: Flyathon '89. Benefit for the Crippled Children's Society. Free to pilots, T-shirt and lunch included. Sponsored by Crestline Soaring Society. Contact: Debbi Renshaw-Armenta, P.O. Box 193, Green Valley Lake, CA 92341 (714) 867-7961. Sept. 11-17: 16th Annual Telluride Hang Gliding Festival. Entry $70 payable to Telluride Air Force. Contact: P.O. Box 456, Telluride, CO 81435 (303) 728-3475, 728-4772. Sept. 23-0ct. 1: U.S. Nationals, Dunlap, CA. Contact: Connie Bowen (209) 3382422.
Oct. 7-9: 12th Annual International Intercollegiate Fly-In at Morningside Flight Park, Claremont, NH. Camping and showers. Contact: John Donahue (508) 458-3945. Oct. 14-15: 3rd Annual Gary Lagrone Memorial Fly-In, Point of the Mt., Utah. Bomb drop, spot landing, out-and-return. Proceeds to Save the Children Foundation. RSVP by Oct. 7. Rain date Oct. 21-22. Entry $15. Contact: Valerie Carroll, 11982 S. 700 W., Draper, UT 84020 (801) 572-5869, or Bob Schick (801) 487-5881. Jan.-Feb., 1990: Mexico hang gliding vacation tours. Contact: Wind gypsy Adventures, 33041 Walls St., Lake Elsinore, CA92330(714)678-5418,FAX(714)6785425.
Sept. 2-4: 1st Montreal Inter-Club Championship. Three clubs at the two best mountains in the Montreal area. 360° takeoff, $1,000 in prizes. $10 fee. Contact: Jean Poupart (514) 984~753 or Daniel Ouellet (514) 443-0295. <~.·
Aug. 26: 6th Annual Silent Air Show, Milpitas, CA. Rain day Aug. 27. Hang gliding contest, hot-air balloons, sailplanes, windsurfing, etc. Benefit for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Food, drinks,
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Sept.3-4: 14th Annual Gateway Fly-In, Baja, Mexico. $10 entry includes T-shirt and awards banquet dinner. Fun competition on the Mexican shores. Contact: The Hang Gliding Center (619) 450-9008.
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Otto won the day. Jason hooked one of the boomers right in front of launch and rode it up to 11,200' before heading out toward cumulus clouds forming to the north. Fifteen miles up the road the green fields of Tularosa were generating cu's, and here Jason took his Sport to 12,000' for his highest altitude gain. From there he worked a string of nasty little thermals with a strong crosswind drift, finally landing two miles north of Oscura for 42 miles and the firstplace trophy. Kurt Graham took second with a flight of 30 miles, and Dave Sharp's 17-mile flight from Saturday stood for third. So we straggled back to Tucson, some early, some late, but all tired and happy with our new T-shirts and trophies and thoughts of good times and fun flying with friends-which just happens to be what this sport is all about. Oh, and who finally won that highlyprized second-place trophy for spot landing? Well, we'll just let the final results speak for themselves.•
Dry Canyon '89 Competition Results Cross-Countiy: 1) Jason Otto-42 mi. 2) Kurt Graham-30 mi. 3) Dave Sharp-17 mi. Duration: 1) Mark Stockwell--4 hrs. 32 min. 2) Jacque Neff--4 hrs. 18 min. 3) Beau (?)-2 hrs. 49 min. Pylon Speed-Run: 1) Jacque Neff-10 min. 2) Mark Stockwell-13 min. 3) Beau (?)-13 min. Spot Landing: 1) Scott Trueblood-19 ft.
2) Mark Sawyer-38 ft. 3) Bill Cox-39 ft. Bomb Drop: 1) Tony lrwin-38 ft. Altitude Gain: 1) Mark Stockwell-15,000 ft.
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How Safe Is Your Bridle? by Brad Kushner This week I took a long, hard look at my reserve parachute system. I think that you should do the same. In fact, if we all would just take an hour out of our busy schedules this week and have a look at the emergency equipment that we carry aloft, we just might end up saving some lives. We had a very serious accident in Region 7 this June, and a parachute system failure was a major contributing factor. At the time of this writing the accident is still under investigation by our Regional Director and the other expert pilots who were there to witness it. They'll be providing a comprehensive accident report to the USHGA just as soon as one can be completed. The wreck of the glider is being examined, as is the parachute system which failed. The pilot remains hospitalized in serious condition, and we're all hopeful that he'll have a full recovery. Some of the best hang glider pilots in the Midwest were on hand to see it when it happened, and they're working hard to analyze the events exactly as they occurred. My version of the incident, culled secondhand from a few of the witnesses, may ultimately differ from the official explanation in some details. But I think that we'll all be in agreement that the parachute bridle failed to do its job and that some of us may be running the risk of having a similar failure of our emergency systems. Basically, the accident happened something like this: An advanced pilot flying a hot supership was practicing aerobatics when he lost control at an unusual angle of attack. The glider tumbled out of control and the pilot threw his 'chute. It opened! But then a wing tip began interfering with the shroud lines of the canopy, resulting in inflation problems. Whatever way the 'chute was thrown, the bridle reached out almost to the wing tip when it should have
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gone past it, to keep the shroud lines and canopy safely away from the glider. The canopy deflated and reinflated due to the buffeting effects of the wing tip because the bridle wasn't long enough. Witnesses on the ground were holding their breath watching this happen when the second catastrophe occurred: The bridle failed completely, apparently severed by the uncoated steel lower flying wires. The parachute was lost. The glider resumed tumbling, broke a wing and spun into the ground hard. The pilot wasn't lucky enough to hit anything soft. He took the crash full force and sustained multiple injuries. Hang gliding reserve parachutes differ from skydiving 'chutes in that ours have to operate in a more hostile environment. The presence of a wrecked hang glider (or even one that is intact) is a serious hazard to the business end of a parachute, and so we try to put some distance between them by using a bridle made out of 20 or so feet of one-inch flat or tubular webbing. This webbing loops through the ends of the shroud Jines and is sewn back on itself at one end, and similar loops through the pilot's carabiner at the other. The reassurance that we feel when we carry a reserve parachute is that if we need it, it'll open far enough away from the glider to do its job. This design has remained unchanged since we started carrying 'chutes in the late 1970's, and that holds true for the new ballistically-deployed models as well. Almost all of the 'chutes we carry in this country are built like this. The similarities only go so far, however. Because they are almost never actually used, parachutes don't wear out often, and a wide variety of makes and models of "pre-owned" parachutes (some with birthdates as far back as 1977) are still changing hands and being
installed on harnesses. The variety of canopy styles, vent arrangements and bridle styles is truly dizzying. Even among newlymanufactured parachutes there are no standards for bridle material or length, and claims for superior parachute/bridle designs are often more anecdotal than real. To the best of my knowledge, no one has scientifically tested nylon, dacron and kevlar parachute bridles for abrasion resistance to 3/32" steel cable, coated or otherwise. And this accident shows that at least one parachute system of recent manufacture didn't have a bridle long enough to get out past the glider's wing tip. How many more of us are carrying similarly compromised emergency equipment? I discovered that I, for one, am. I opened my parachute system and measured my bridle to be 19 feet. I've been carrying it on a big glider with a wingspan of about 37 feet. That means that with an 18-foot distance from keel hangpoint to wing tip, I've only got SIX INCHES past the wing tip at best! If I throw my 'chute as I should, out the back in most cases, the additional distance under the lower rear wire and then to a wing tip will pull my shrouds in too close to the wing tip, and interference becomes chillingly possible. If I've got a broken leading edge, it's quite possible that the intact other wing will be pointing upward, right at my parachute. I believe that a bridle length of about 30 to 35 feet will prove to be the minimum tolerable length that would guarantee us unentangled openings without adding too much extra deployment time or distance. It will fall upon the manufacturers to investigate and then set standards for bridle length. It's likely that a lot of us are going to end up retrofitting new bridles to old 'chutes to conform to these guidelines, and we will look toward ballistic deployment with ever more interest. HANG GLIDING
SAFETY FORUM The issue of uncoated lower wires has been a sore point with me for a long time, ever since I saw a pilot scrape his leg badly on one during a stunched landing. The miniscule gain in drag reduction from uncoating these wires was never worth it, and ranks right up there in my book with the "karate bars," streamlined steel downtubes that injured two American pilots in the '88 world meet in Australia. No improvement in performance is worth it if it can injure you! Now it also seems that these uncoated wires may be able to cut through parachute bridles too. Great. So let's research which bridle materials are the most resistant to this kind of damage, install them, and then for good measure let's leave the coating on the wires anyway. One last factor contributed to my friend's injuries which I haven't mentioned yet: He landed on his radio, which was chest mounted. We all want our instru-
ments conveniently located, and I often see pilots with radios on their chests and flight decks in front of their faces on their basetubes. But, when we place hard objects in front of us like this, we are ignoring the possibility of a crash landing. I would no more recommend placing instruments in such a critical location than would I advocate using steel keels and no helmet. Leave 'em on the downtubes. So what if you have to turn your head to see them? It's not easy for me to write about accident prevention when a friend prompted me by getting seriously hurt. I wish him a speedy and complete recovery, that he may once again live life richly among friends and loved ones. In his honor, I pass along to you these timely recommendations: I) MEASURE the length of your parachute bridle and ask your local expert pilots their opinions on appropriate lengths. Double
check with the manufacturer. I've decided to lengthen mine as soon as I find out which material is most cut-proof. 2) If you've got UNCOATED lower wires, treat yourself lo a new, coated wire set this summer. And don't ever get tempted to strip them again. 3) Get all of your instruments OFF YOUR CHEST and OUT OF YOUR FACE. Put them to the side. 4) PRE-FLIGHT CHECK, HOOK IN, and FLY SAFELY! •
Brad Kushner started flying hang gliders in 1974 at the age of 15. He is a Master pilot, Advanced Instructor, and Safety Officer of the Chicago Hang Gliding Organization. His last safety article, "A Hang Gliding Safety Quiz," appeared in the February '87 issue of Hang Gliding magazine.
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RATINGS APRIL, 1989 LILIENTHAL AWARDS BRONZE RICHARD DEPPE BEGINNER RATINGS PILOT: City,State;Instructor /School Region1 DA VE LEITH: Eugene, OR;G. Pollock/Wasatch Wings Region 2 TOM FLYNN: La Jolla, CA;J. Ryan/Hang Gliding Center of San Diego - DARYL KESSLER: San Jose, CA;D. Burns - JOHN NEWLAND: Fremont, CA;R. Palmon Region 3 DENIS JOHNSON: YorbaLinda,CA;D. Engel/ Southland Hang Gliding - KEVIN MANNEN: Yorba Linda, CA;D. Engel/Southland Hang Gliding - MIKE STEWART: Dana Point, CA;D. Engel/ Southland Hang Gliding - TONY TOVAR: Goleta, CA;A. Hageman/ Air Tech Region 4 STEVE CRAFT: Salt Lake Gty, UT;G. Pollock/ Wasatch Wings - TOM VAIL: Glenwood Springs, CO;G. Pollock/Wasatch Wings Region 7 APRIL WOLFE: Saulte Ste. Marie, MI;D. Curry/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park Region 8 MARK W. CHAMPAGNE: Franconia, NH;G. Meadows/Sauratown Kites Region 9 WILLIAM M. KNIGHT: Church Hill, MD;S. Wendt/Kitty Hawk Sports - WESLEY RAYNOR: Newark, OH;M. Del Signore/North Coast Hang Gliding Region 10 NEIL MA VIS: Oarkston, GA;R. Whitsitt Region 12 MICHAEL MATHEIS: Yardville, NJ;J. Reynolds/Lookout Mountain Flight Park - MICHAEL T. POWERS: Blossvale, NY;D. Guido/ Susquehanna Flight Park - NEAL A. SANTY: Rome, NY;D. Guido/ Susquehanna Flight Park NOVICE RA TINGS PILOT: City,State;Instructor /School Region 1 TIM DeHA TE: North Bend, WA;D. Magnuson Region 2 BRAD W. PROUTY: Modesto, CA;K. Muscio DAVID SENK: San Ramon, Ca;P. Demeon
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Region 3 JAMES C. HARRINGTON: Santa Monica, CA;E. Hanson - BOB MANTHEY: Imperial Beach, CA;J. Ryan/Hang Gliding Center of San Diego - STEVE POLLARD: San Diego, CA;R. Chase/Ultimate High Aviation - BILL SODERQUIST: Temecula, CA;R. McKenzie - PETER THOMAS: Long Beach, CA;D. Skadal GALYN THOMPSON: Encinitas, CA;J. Ryan/ Hang Gliding Center of San Diego - ROBIN H. WOO: Marina, CA;C. Crescioli Region 4 KENNETH BRUDER: Mesa, AZ;B. Thompson/ Desert Hang Gliders - BILLY L. OFFUTf: Colorado Springs, CO;R. Wilkinson/Eagle's Nest MIKE POULSEN: W. Jordan, UT;K. Stowe/ Windrider Windsports Region 5 KEITH CAMPEAU: Highwood, MT;R. Lockwood/Magic City Hang Gliders Region 7 GRAHAM P. KNOPP: Madison, WI;B. Kushner /Raven Hang Gliding School Region 8 ROBERT NEUMAYER: Alfred, ME;B. Brown
Region 2 CARMELA C. MORENO: Palo Alto, CA;R. Leonard/High Sierra Sports - JEFF STINE: Foster City, CA;J. Walker Region 3 ANDREAS ANDREWS: Honolulu, HI;L. Akiona/Tradewinds Hang Gliding - KEVIN 0. BECKER: Victorville, CA;R. McKenzie KANDACE DATEMA: Santa Barbara, CA;K. De Russy /Hang Gliding Emporium - TOBY FAZIO: Sherman Oaks, Ca;T. Boyse - CHRIS GINOCCHIO: La Jolla, CA;B. Smith - ANNA HIGH: Atascadero, CA;K. De Russy /Hang Glider Emporium - RICK HIGH: Atascadero, CA;K. De Russy /Hang Glider Emporium KEVEN G. LARSON: Vandenburg AFB, CA;K. De Russy /Hang Glider Emporium -EDWARD J. SKOW: Ojai, CA;F. Vachss/Stanford Hang Gliding Oub - RICHARD STEELE: Berkeley, CA;C. Worley Region 4 LINDA CROWLEY: Albuquerque, NM;T. Hund - SUSAN EARLEY: Lakewood, CO;C. Holbrook/Southwind Hang Gliding - ERIC STAHL: Gunnison, CO;J. Zeise! -CARY E. STONE: Tempe, AZ;B. Holmes - RICHARD A. VANDERMEER: G. Greer /Kitty Hawk Sports
Region 9 LARRY COLEMAN: Pikeville, KY;G. Reeves/ Kitty Hawk Sports - JOHN P. HERR: Patuxent River, MD;J. Ryan/Hang Gliding Center of San Diego - B. SCOTT MILLICAN: Snowshoe, WV;R. Bachman/ Kitty Hawk Sports - DAVID R. ROBINSON: Hampton, VA;R. Bachman/ Kitty Hawk Sports
Region 5 RON MATOUS: Kelly, WY;C. Holbrook/ Southwind Hang Gliding
Region 10 FRANKT. FREY: Marietta, GA;D. Curry /Lookout Mountain Flight Park- PETER ROZBORIL: Roswell, GA;G. Ball - RICH ZADORA: G. Reeves/Kitty Hawk Sports
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Region 12 BOB SCHWINN: Kirwood, NJ;B. Umstattd/ Sky High Hang Gliding Foreign REINER SANDER: Kitchener Ontario, Canada;D. Curry /Lookout Mountain Flight Park- GEORGE WALKER: Kilworthy Ontario, Canada;D. Darling/Maui Soaring Supplies INTERMEDIATE RATINGS
Region 10 MITCHELL SHIPLEY: Norfolk, VA;R. Ridenour
PILOT: City,State;Observer /School Region 1 JERRY ESTRIN: Pacific City, OR;R. Tworoger /Oregon Airwave Gliders - STEVE GRIFFITHS: Beaverton, OR;D. Magnuson Region 2 JOHN E. LORD: Petaluma, CA;J. Minnick LARRY NICHOLSON: Hollister, CA;J. Johns Region 6 ROBERT BRAKE: St. Charles, MO;T. Prouhet Region 9 WILLIAM D. LOUDERMILL: Fairmont, WV;J. Rowan
PILOT: City,State;Instructor /School Region 1 GERALD W. CONLEY: Eagle Point, OR;W. Roberts/Southern Oregon Hang Gliding PETER LINDAHL: Seattle, WA;M. Daily LYNDON THOMAS: Fairbanks, AK;J. Egger/ Alaska Sky Sailors Assn - RAYMOND WOLF: Seattle, WA;D. Chadwick/ Airplay'n Hang Gliding School - MICHAEL L. WONSER: Kelso, WA;J. Reynolds/Capital Gty Gliders
Region 10 LYELL E. EASLEY: Birmingham, AL;E. Chambers CLASS ONE TANDEM RATINGS PILOT: City,State;Observer /School Region 1 ALAN CHUCULA TE: College, AK;R. McKenzie
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RATINGS OBSERVERS PILOT: City,State;Observer /School Region 3 KEVIN M. CWIOK: Ventura, Ca;K. De Russy I Hang Glider Emporium - JAMES GRAHAM: Santa Barbara, CA;K. De Russy /Hang Glider Emporium - JOACHIM HAGEMANN: Santa Barbara, CA;K. De Russy/Hang Glider Emporium - JACK NEWMAN: Daggett, CA;R. McKenzie - TIMOTHY RILEY: Santa Barbara, CA;K. De Russy;Hang Glider Emporium·MIKE SCHILDT: Santa Barbara, CA;K. De Russy /Hang Glider Emporium -TOM TRUAX: Ventura, CA;K. De Russy /Hang Glider Emporium - FREDERICK VACHSS: Newbury Park, CA;K. De Russy /Hang Glider Emporium RONALD W. WORLEY: Ventura, CA;K. De Russy /Hang Glider Emporium Region 5 RICK ALTIG: Boise, ID;M. King/Treasure Valley Hang Gliding- KENNETH J. BAUMER: Grand Forks AFB, ND;M. King/Treasure Valley Hang Gliding- FRANK GILLETTE: Burley, ID;M. King/Treasure Valley Hang Gliding CHRIS KASTNA: Ketchum, ID;M. King/Treasure Valley Hang Gliding - ROGER G. LOCKWOOD: Glendive, MT;M. King/Treasure Valley Hang Gliding - KEVIN WOLFE: Missoula, MT;M. King/Treasure Valley Hang Gliding Region 6 SHA UN BITIKOFER: Kansas Gty, KS;R. Black - DAVID A. DUNNING: Little Rock, AR;M. Stump- RUDOLPH P. FOSHEE: Kansas City, KS;R. Black - RON KENNEY: Elkhart, KS;T. Prouhet - MICHAEL L. NEW: Oklahoma Gty, OK;C Hall Region 8 TED HASENFUS: Needham, MA;J. Nicolay/ Morningside Flight Park - JEFF T. NICOLAY: Oaremont, NH;B. Collins- WAYNE B. RILEY: Glastonbury, CT;J. Hamlin Region 9 PETE LEHMANN: Pittsburgh, PA;P. Brooks/ Daedelus Hang Gliding Oub- MIKE MASON: Manassas, VA;E. Logan - MIKE DEL SIGNORE: Oeveland, OH;R. Eckart - JUAN SONEN: Arlington, VA;W. Criste - FREDER· ICK STOLL: Blacksburg, VA;P. Lehman Region 10 ROB BACHMAN: Nags Head, NC;J. Harris LA WR ENCE BA TIAILE: Kill Devil Hills, NC;J. Harris - BRUCE D. HAWK: Knoxville, TN;D. Heckman/Hawk Airsports - GEORGE REEVES: Nags Head, NC;J. Harris - PAUL THORNBURG: Trenton, GA;C. Whitney - RAY H. TUCKER: Blountville, TN;D. Heckman MICHAEL YODER: New York, NY;J. Harris Region 12 THOMAS AGUERO: Cragsmoor, NY;W. Wiand - GREG BLACK: Kerhonkson, NY;W. Wiand-JAY GIANFORTE: Chittenango, NY;B. Murphy /Ultralight Flight Systems- PAUL GO-
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LAS: Oxford, NJ;G. Johnson/Water Gap Hang Gliding Oub - DANIEL GUIDO: Mohawk, NY;B. Murphy- JOSEPH SUNDAY: Ringwood, NJ;B. Wiand - BILL WA TIERS: Hackettstown, NJ;G. Johnson/Water Gap Hang Gliding Oub - JAMES WISE: Dover Plains, NY;P. Voight/ Fly High Hang Gliding - H. ALFRED WORSFOLD: Bedrninister, NJ;W. Wiand
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SPECIAL OBSERVERS Region 5 ROGER G. LOCKWOOD: Glendive, MT;M. King/Treasure Valley Hang Gliding EXAMINERS Region 3 ROBERT C. BROWN: Santa Barbara, CA;K. De Russy /Hang Glider Emporium Region 5 ROGER G. LOCKWOOD: Glendive, MT;M. King/Treasure Valley Hang Gliding BASIC INSTRUCTORS Region 2 DUAINEW.PRYOR:SanJose,CA;R. Leonard/ High Sierra Sports Region 3 JOHN BETIERIDGE: San Oemente, CA;D. Skadal Region 4 GARY C. WAUGH: Scottsdale, AR;K. Baier Region 9 JAMES M .NEFF: Lafayette, LA;R. McKenzie ADVANCED INSTRUCTORS Region 2 JEFFREY GREENBAUM: San Francisco, CA;R. Leonard/High Sierra Sports - JAMES WOODARD: Morgan Hill, CA;R. Leonard/ High Sierra Sports Region 3 DAN SKADAL: Santa Ana, CA;D. Skadal
MAY, 1989 LILIENTHAL AWARDS BRONZE ERIC BELL BARTON N. CHEW TAPPI DIXON JOHNB.HERR DANNY LUECKENHOFF BOB MANTHEY BILLY L. OFFUTT CHARLIE PORTER KELLY SCROGGINS ROBERT SMITH BILL D. SODERQUIST
PILOT: City,State;Instructor/School Region 2 ROBIN CONNERS: Mammoth Lakes, CA;Kevin Klinefelter - ALEC GORDON: San Francisco, CA;J. Greenbaum/ Airtime of San Francisco - JULIE MANION: Quincy, CA;M. Bennett - RON MICHAEL: Oakland, LA;W. Anderson/Chandelle - DAVID L. MORROW: San Jose, CA; R. Engom/Mission Soaring Center - GEOFFREY S. PHELPS: Palo Alto, CA;J. Greenbaum/ Airtime of San Francisco - MIKE WOOD: Livermore, CA;D. Young/Mission Soaring Center Region 3 ERIC ANDERSON: Goleta, CA;A. Hageman/ Air Tech - MARK BERROTH: Ridgecrest, CA; A. Hageman/ Air Tech - DENISE DEVLIN: Los Gatos, CA;D. Yount - DEANNA EVANS: Thousand Oaks, CA; K. De Russy I Hang Glider Emporium - SUSAN C. GUY: Murrieta, CA;W. Henry - FREDRICK T. GUY: Murrieta, CA;W. Henry - DANA M. ORRICK: Isla Vista, CA; A. Hageman/ Air Tech - COBY SMOLENS: Forest Knolls, CA; A. Whitehill/Chandelle KAREN STIERS: San Luis Obispo, CA; A. Hageman/ Air Tech Region 4 JIM BUNCH: Boulder, CO;G. Greer/Golden Sky Sails - CHARLES CAMPBEL: Riverton, UT;G. Pollock/Wasatch Wings - GARY SULLIV AN: Arvada, CO;G. Greer /Golden Sky Sails - MINDEE WHEELER: Miduala, UT;G. Pollock/Wasatch Wings Region 6 BRAD OXLEY: Tulsa, OK; K. De Russy /Hang Glider Emporium Region 7 JOHN AXIOTIS: Long Grove, IL;B. Kushner/ Raven Hang Gliding School- REX DENN ANT: Madison, WI; B. Kushner /Raven Hang Gliding School - JEFF EVERNHAM: Carmel, IN;T. Seaule - JOHN C. GERVASE: LaGrange, IL; B. Kushner/Raven Hang Gliding School - BILL JENKINS: Freeland, MI;A. Mantas - ROBB KLINE: Madison, WI;B. Kushner/Raven Hang Gliding School - BUFORD LUNDY: Evansville, IN;G. Ball/Lookout Mountain Flight Park JEFF MATHISEN: Palatine, IL;B. Kushner/ Raven Hang Gliding School - ROBERT ROLNIK: Palatine, IL;B. Kushner /Raven Hang Gliding School- WILMER A. SCHOFFSTALL: Terre Haute, IN;J. Reynolds/Lookout Mountain Flight Park - DAVID C. WYLIE: Chicago, IL;S. Wendt/Kitty Hawk Sports
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RATINGS Region 8 RICHARD CHRISTOFFERS: Newtwon, CT;G. Black/Mountain Wings - ROGER A. JOHNSON: Waterbury, CT;A. Davidson/TER Flight Products - PAUL A. SOIKKELI: Amherst, MA;B. Kowalski - JONATHAN S. TAUER: Amherst, MA;B. Kowalski- STEVEN WOZNICKI: Newington, CT;A. Davidson/ TER Flight Products Region 9 STEVE CHYCHLYK: Bryn Mawr, PA; 5. Schaeffer - ROBERT IMMORDINO: Glenside, PA; G. Reeves/Kitty Hawks Kites East - WILLIS McCLARY: Newport News, VA;G. Reeves/Kitty Hawks Kites East- RAYMOND S. MITCHELL: Richmond, VA; 5. Wendt- RAY STREKER: Chadds Ford, PA;S. Schaeffer Region 10 ALLISON BOYD: Duluth, GA;D. Lawton DENNIS DIX: Port Richey, FL;J. Reynolds/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park - JOHN L. GARLAND: Columbia, SC;J. Reynolds/Lookout Mountain Flight Park - EDMUND C. KLOESS: Panama City Beach, FL;J. Reynolds/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park - ERICH S. NIELSEN: Madison, AL;J. Reynolds/Lookout Mountain Flight Park - KENNETH E. STEPHENS: Montgomery, AL;J. Reynolds/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park - JANET M. WHITE: Gainesville, FL;J. Reynolds/Lookout Mountain Flight Park Region 12 STEVEN M. LASKER: Hawthorne, NY;G. Black/Mountain Wings - IAN A. MALONE: Bridgewater, NJ;G. Black/Mountain Wings JOHN De POO: East Hampton, NY;J. Reynolds/Lookout Mountain Flight Park GEORGE ROSCOE: Westfield, NJ;T. Seaule KIM S. ROWE: Rochester, NY;S. Rowe- JOHN SHEPARD: W. Babylon, NY;B. Bachman/Kitty Hawk Sports - JUDY B. WARD: Altamont, NY;D. Guido/Susquehanna Flight Park- JOHN WILSON: Troy, NY;R. Oark Foreign HAMID NAWAZ AKBAR: Satellite Town Rawalpindi, Pakistan;D. Quackenbush/Trueflight Concepts NOVICE RATINGS PILOT: City,State;Instructor /School Region 1 JIM ALLISON: Camas, WA;D, Magnuson MARK CLARK: Palmer, AK;J. Egger/Alaska Sky Sailors Assn- DAVE COLLINS: Gladstone, OR;D. Magnuson/Pacific Wing Hang Gliding - CHARLES COOK: Richland, WA;D. Chadwick/ Airplay'n Hang Gliding School DOUGLAS HARNER: Montesano, WA; J. Reynolds/Capital City Hang Gliders - FRANK SURMA: Talent, OR;W. Roberts/So. Oregon Hang Gliding
Region 2 ROBERT E. BYRD: San Francisco, CA;W. Anderson/Chandelle - BRIAN KIBLER: Crowley Lake, CA; K. Klinefelter - MARK D. WALKER: Bishop, CA;K. Klinefelter - JIM WELTMAN: Berkeley, CA;J. Greenbaum/ Airtime of San Francisco Region 3 ANTHONY DESANTIS: Lakeview Terrace, CA;D. Quackenbush/ Trueflight Concepts DAVID J. GRAY: Santa Cruz, CA;C. Crescioli - PETERS. HENRY: Union City, CA;C. Crescioli - MARK LALLA: Rosemead, CA;D. Quackenbush /Trueflight Concepts - RICHARD NAKAI: Long Beach, CA;K. De Russy/Hang Glider Emporium - BRAYTON S. NORTON: Laguna Beach, CA;D. Skadal - BRIAN PARENT: Solana Beach, CA; J. Ryan/Hang Gliding Center of San Diego - WILLIAM RAMIREZ: Bermuda Dunes, CA;R. McKenzie - RODNEY SCHAERER: Long Beach, CA;T. Boyse GREGORY A. VAYDA: Port Hueneme, CA; J. Woods/Hang Glider Shop of Ventura Region 4 DAVID J. BAUMANN: Golden, CO;A. Godman - RICHARD CAMPBELL: Atkins, AR; L. Haney /Sail Wings - LIZA COZZETII: Mesa, AZ;B. Thompson/Desert Hang GlidersELFEGO GOMEZ: Colorado Springs, CO;J. Ryan/Hang Glider Center of San Diego STEVE HAFNER: Austin, TX;S. Burns DANNY LUECKENHOFF: Fort Worth, TX;L. Haney/Sail Wings - GREG PFAFF: Arvada, CO; G. Greer/Golden Sky Sails - KELLY SCROGGINS: Richardson, TX;L. Haney /Sail Wings - MARCIA J. SMITH: Oxnard, CA;J. Woods/Hang Glider Shop of Ventura - TOM VAIL: Glenwood Springs, CO; J. Reynolds/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park - JESSICA WRIGHT: Tellurick, CO; C. Holbrook/Southwind Region 6 ANDREW HUNZICKER: Oklahoma City, OK;C. Holbrook/Southwind - BARRON McKINLEY: Little Rock, AR;L. Haney /Sail Winds
Flight Park - JAMES DuPRIEST: Aeworth, GA;J. Reynolds/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park - PHIL A. ELLIS: Fountain Inn, SC;B. Burri! TONY GALLUZZO: Tampa, FL;G. Greer/ Golden Sky Sails - WILLIAM J. HAYS: Dalton, GA;J. Reynolds/Lookout Mountain Flight Park - M. BRENT McCARTER: Charolotte, NC;B. Burril - GENE McDONALD: Atlanta, GA;G. Ball/Lookout Mountain Flight Park - AMYL. NICHOLAS: Oeveland, TN;J. Reynolds/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park - GLENN O'CLEARY: Fort Lauderdale, FL;M. Taber/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park - GUY L. REED: Cumming, GA;M. Tabor /Lookout Mountain Flight Park- SAM RIGGS: Lawrenceville, GA;J. Reynolds/Lookout Mountain Flight Park MICHAEL SIMONE: Coral Springs, FL;M. Tabor/ Lookout Mountain Flight Park - BILLIE B. STRICKLAND: Terre Haute, IN;J. Reynolds/Lookout Mountain Flight Park - JOE ZENZ: Roswell, GA;J. Reynolds/Lookout Mountain Flight Park Region 12 EDWARD MONAGHAN: Canandaigua, NY;R. McGovern Foreign RAINER AXMANN: Braunschweig, West Germany; W. Anderson/ Chandelle - FRIEDHELM HAUSMANN: Duisburg, West Germany; W. Anderson/Chandelle - THOMAS KLIEMANN: Dusseldorf, West Germany; C. Whitehill/ Chandelle - PETER KOCH: Munich, West Germany; W. Anderson/Chandelle - JARGEN KRUSKA: West Germany; A. Whitehill/Chandelle - THOMAS MENZEL: Kalletal, West Germany; C. Whitehall/ Chandelle - RALT RAUTERT: Dortmund, West Germany; W. Anderson/Chandelle - PETER REINHARD: West Germany; C. Whitehill/ Chandelle - OTfPETER RINKE: Dortmund, West Germany;W. Anderson/ Chandelle URSULA SCHOLZ: Dortmund, West Germany; W. Anderson/Chandelle - MARIJAN TROGRLIC: Willen, West Germany;W. Anderson/ Chandelle INTERMEDIATE RATINGS
Region 7 JAKE B. DOUGLAS: Waukegam, IL;G. Elkhart/NOV A-AIR - DAVID DUKE: Idaho Falls, ID;G. Pollock/Wasatch Wings Region 8 BRET LORENZ: Grand Terrace, CT;R. McKenzie - ALAN PONT: Strought~m, MA;R. Hastings - KINSLEY SYKES: fiadley, MA;J. Nicolay /Morningside - MATTHEW J. WILLIAMS: Lovell, Maine; G. Brownik/Mountain Wings Region 9 BARTON CHEW: Renovo, PA; J. Size WAYNE McGRAW: Charleston, WV; D. Demaree
PILOT: City,State;Instructor /School Region 1 PAUL D. CONLEY: Eagle Point, OR;W. Roberts/Southern Oregon Hangliding - DEBBIE MITCHELL: Anacortes, WA;J. Bowman WAYNE LOUTH: Vancouver, WA;K. Blevins/ Free Spirit Sky Sailing - STEPHEN SAUERWEIN: Portland, OR;R. Bailey Region 2 STEVE GLAZENER: Santa Gara, CA;D. Yount - BLAIN GREEN: San Jose, CA;J. Greenbaum/ Airtime of San Francisco - WAYNE OSTER: Redwood Valley, CA; B. Strachan - ROBERT PATTERSON: Berkeley, CA;B. Smith
Region 10 ROBERT ALBERT: Mrytle Beach, SC;J. Reynolds/Lookout Mountain Flight Park - BRAD COATS: Miami, FL;G. Ball/Lookout Mountain
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downwind of
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cu. Downwind I could see large well-developed cu's had formed and for the first time, I began to think I might get the hundred miler that had eluded us for so long. Approaching Bull Run Mountain, the last little ridge before reaching the coastal plain, I continued circling in any lift in order to have as much altitude as possible should I need to veer southward to avoid Dulles. I climbed to 7,000' as I approached Manassas, constantly watching for air traffic as I circled, and it was then I saw the glorious sight of a cloud street starting in Manassas and heading southeast toward the coast." Tony skimmed the southern edge of the Dulles TCA, however he was well above the restricted airspace. To the north he could see jetliners taxiing along the runway waiting clearance to launch on their own X-C flights. He drifted in toward Manassas from the northwest and found the best thermal of the day, climbing to 9,100' (10,350' MSL) under a gorgeous cu. With his radio batteries dying out, Tony got off one last transmission to Susan advising her of his current location over Manassas. The time was 4:30. "I flew straight along Bull Run River crossing about eight miles of trees ahd reaching the town of Woodbridge on the Potomac River with 5,000'. To the north I could see the city of Washington, D.C. spread out before me and had a clear view of the Capital, the Washington Monument, and various other recognizable landmarks.
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If only I'd brought my camera!"
Tony started across the Potomac with 4,500', watching sailboats scoot along the river. The whitecaps were yet another indication of the significant tailwind which was helping propel him toward the southeast. He reached the opposite shore with 3,500' and encountered several heliumfilled balloons floating in the same direction. He spotted the town of Pomfret, Maryland a few miles downwind and knew he had that on a glide assuming no significant sink along the way. Passing a mile south of the uncontrolled Maryland Airport, Tony reached Pomfret with 3,000' and found a thermal there good to 5,000' just as his vario petered out. "I kept jumping from one small town to the next as I flew across the peninsula, not losing much altitude, and only circling if I felt significant lift. The cloud street was just above me as I flew over Newmarket, however it began to slide more to the east out over the Patuxent River. I flew along Highway 5 under the edge of the cloud street, circling about 50% of the time and using my altimeter to see if I was gaining or losing. As long as I wasn't losing anything I figured circling was to my advantage, as the drift was about 30 mph. I stayed above 3,500' (4,500' -5,000' MSL) as I drifted from one small town to the next along Highway 5. Eventually, the clouds began to move further out over the Chesapeake Bay and I started losing altitude as I came over Hollywood, Maryland at about 6:00."
Approaching St. Mary's airport (uncontrolled), Tony was down to 2,000' and knew he would be landing soon, although he was getting a great sink rate in the bouyant evening air. He flew south of the airport and began looking for a wind indicator. He spotted some sheets on a clothesline in someone's backyard which showed light easterly wind and began to set up his approach over a field beside the highway. Before starting on his final, Tony saw someone standing in the field and hollered down, asking him to point into the wind. Pat Grinder gladly obliged and witnessed Tony's perfect two-step landing at 6:30 p.m. after 5-1/2 hours in the air and 157 miles covered in 4 hours 45 minutes. As news of Tony's flight began circulating amongst other pilots, reports of conditions from other flying sites in the Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia area began filtering in. Several pilots had flown earlier the same day, however the general consensus was that it was blown out everywhere by 2:00 p.m. with some locations reporting gusts to 50 mph in the afternoon. In the end, it would seem that a combination or culmination of things made this flight possible. Pilot skill, knowledge, being in the right place at the right time, plain old-fashioned luck, and probably most importantly, persistence, all came together on a sunny spring afternoon in West Virginia-and the connection was made.•
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have a vivid childhood memory of the jets from Selfridge Air Force Base north of Detroit passing over my home with a loud sonic BCXJM! Perhaps it was this early dramatic experience that led to my lifelong fascination with all aviating things. Be that as it may, sonic booms are a thing of the past. Like hula hoops, drive-in movies and the twist they have been relegated to never-never land by the dictates of society. But social laws cannot overrule the laws of nature. That same sky that brought us sonic booms in the 50s is still here in the late 80s to overwhelm us with its power, astonish us with its tricks and gratify us with abundant lift. The one attribute of the skyor more appropriately the air that defines the sky-that makes it capable of all of the above and more, is its weight. We are accustomed to thinking of the air as airy, light and breezy. But anyone standing on a blown-out launch can attest to the air's mass as it slams into his body (we won't even mention the destructive force of hurricanes and tornados). The air has weight. It is this property that concerns us here as we explore hang gliding in the heavy air. A Bucket Of Air Before we look at the effects of this mass of gas in which we live and breathe, let us survey its structure. The air is 78% nitrogen and 21 % oxygen by volume. The remaining 1% consists of water vapor, carbon dioxide, hydrogen and increasing amounts of pollution. Now, these molecules are incredibly light by themselves, but there's plenty of them. In fact, in one gram of air (at standard temperature and pressure) there are more than 600 sextillion (6 followed by 23 zeros) gaseous molecules. If this number doesn't mean much to you, just use the standard "helluvalot." It turns out that a gram of air occupies a space the size of a cube measuring about 3.7 inches on a side. To put it in easier-towork-with terms, a cubic foot, or a big bucketful, of air weighs .076 pounds or a bit more than one ounce. The air in an average 20' x 20' x 8' room weighs about 245 pounds, and it has been estimated that 34
the weight of all the air surrounding the earth is 5,600 trillion tons! Last spring I was told about an interesting experiment by a pilot whose name I unfortunately forgot. A week later I tried the thing myself and found a clear illustration of the matter at hand. The trick is to get a helium-filled balloon and either tether it with a string or let it bump along the ceiling of your car as you drive about. You might expect the balloon to drift to the outside of a turn and move forward as you hit the brakes, but in fact the opposite happens. Turn a corner and the balloon moves immediately to the inside of
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the turn. If you hit the brakes, it moves rapidly rearward. If you start out from a stop, the balloon comes forward to bop you on the head. It doesn't take much head scratching to realize that the balloon is reacting to the movement of the air inside the car. Both the balloon and the air inside the car undergo centrifugal and inertial effects. Although the balloon feels centrifugal force pulling it to the outside of a tum, the air, being heavier, feels a greater force and thus pushes the balloon in the opposite direction as it flows around the balloon to seek
equilibrium. In a similar manner the air sloshes in the direction we would expect when we stop or start, which forces the balloon in the opposite direction. The quickness with which the balloon reacts is a good illustration of how much air weight is being thrown around (about 8 pounds in an average size auto). Now let's leave this subject of helium balloons and consider what might be thought of as hot air balloons-thermals. Heavy Thermals It's very useful in our flying to understand as much as we can about thermals. We will find that they are true leviathans, pushing through the sky like whales rising in the ocean. First we must establish the size and shape of a thermal. The shape can vary from a "bubble" to a column with a cauliflower head. There is also much evidence that thermals are frequently elliptical in planform. Be that as it may, in much of the research on thermals the shape is taken to be a sphere for the sake of simplicity. From our flying experience we can verify that a sphere of lift is not far from actuality in many cases. Figure 1 shows a hypothetical sphere imposed on an ideal thermal cross-section. Next we must establish the size of a thermal. Well, any experienced pilot will tell you they come in all sizes from little spinning bullets to great expansive upwellings. True enough. We will be arbitrary and conservative and select a thermal size just larger than our therrnaling circle. It is not difficult to find the radius of our therrnaling circle with a little mathematical hocus pocus. All we need to know is our straight-ahead stall speed and our bank angle. (For the math-minded reader here's the formula: R = V.2/g cos0 tan0 where v. = stall speed in feet per second, g = the acceleration of gravity (32 fps/sec.) and 0 = the bank angle.) The numbers I chose are a stall speed of 20 mph (29.3 fps) and a bank angle of 30°. These are fairly representative of an average glider in an average thermal. Plugging these numbers HANG GLIDING
larger or smaller areas than this can form thermals depending on the terrain features and solar heating. Now we can find the weight of this thermal. We can use the weight per unit volume given above, but that is at sea level at 59°F. I've adjusted the density factor for other values since we rarely thermal at sea level and thermals are rarely 59°. At sea level in a 70°F thermal, air weighs about .075 pounds per cubic foot. At 2,000 ft. in an 80°F thermal the air weighs about .069 pounds per cubic foot. (Note: humidity effects are neglected here for simplicity.) So, multiplying this out gives us a thermal weighing 122,509 pounds or 61 tons at 2,000 feet and 80°, and a thermal weight of 132,395 pounds or 66 tons at sea level and 70°! If we increase our radius to 100 feet we get 157 tons. These surprising numbers can teach us a bit about thermal behavior. First, it's rather obvious that even an average size thermal has the mass of a small freight train or ship. When it forms and rises aloft it possesses great inertia which renders it slow to change with the surrounding wind. For this reason thermals often seem to rise fairly vertically even in strong soaring
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into the equation yields a radius of about 53.5 feet. However, this is the turn radius that our center of mass describes, so we need to add on half our wing span if we assume that our outer wing remains within the thermal. I chose 15 feet as this half span at a 30° bank to give a total radius of 68.5 feet. I further arbitrarily expanded the thermal a bit to allow our pilot some leeway and came up with a moderate 75-foot radius thermal. Now we can crunch some numbers. If we use the formula for the volume of a sphere we can see how big our thermal really is. For a 75-foot radius the formula (V = 4/31tr3) yields a volume of 1,767,145.9 cubic feet! It is illustrative to look at the pre-birth size of such an average thermal. Using the above volume, we make the assumption that the sun heats a layer 10 feet thick on the surface to form our thermal. This then would require an area 420 feet square to equal the thermal volume. If we assume the heated layer is only three feet thick we end up with a square 767 feet on a side. This seems to be a realistic size for a thermal fetus, judging from the area disturbed by a releasing thermal. Certainly much AUGUST 1989
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winds. Also, when a thermal reaches an inversion layer where the wind often blows with a different velocity, the thermal can become quite turbulent as it gets battered by the winds trying to move its bulk. It takes special perseverance to hang onto the scattered and rowdy lift in order to punch through an inversion layer. However, if a pilot succeeds, the lift often reorganizes and continues on up (provided the inversion layer isn't too thick). In figure 2 we see a thermal rising in an increasing wind velocity (wind gradient). As it does so it is always moving more slowly than the wind and therefore produces a ''barrier'' that can alter the flow of wind around the thermal as well as the thermal shape itself. Perhaps a good way to envision this is to observe a large soap bubble released in the wind. When these bubbles get to be a half a foot or so in diameter, they elongate and are constantly distorted by the wind's force as they drift along. I suspect that thermals undergo a similar distortion as they rise in varying air currents. This may provide a partial explanation for thermals that exhibit elusive cores and multiple drift directions. In general the wind always changes direction and speed as we go aloft, so a rising thermal is always playing "catchup." However, we mustn't take this idea too far since thermals are often born with initial momentum in the direction of the wind flow, especially in open areas where the air moves along the ground as it is heated. It is further possible to have a reverse gradient (see next month) which means the air is moving faster at ground level than aloft. A thermal developing in this situation would be slowed somewhat as it rises and thus should exhibit distortions in a manner opposite that of a ther-
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USHGA REPORTS
We're On The Charts by Dick Heckman
Chairman, National Coordinating Committee In 1986, we asked the FAA to identify a few hang gliding sites across the country on aeronautical charts. We proposed a symbol and offered to monitor activity at sites and remove any which no longer had the activity which would warrant their continued identification on charts. We have talked to them about the proposal several times since then. Our problem in getting this accomplished has been that our proposal arrived just as the FAA, NOAA (who actually makes the charts) and other government agencies started a major effort to make the charts less cluttered and easier to read. Everybody was sympathetic but said, "We need to Wait until we settle how we are going to handle all symbols before we do this." Well, there are a lot of different chart users who all have different needs and it has been difficult to get agreement on how to proceed. We got a letter from the FAA a few days ago, however, that said that our proposal has been accepted and requesting verification of certain operating criteria .. In talking with the FAA, the chart redesign is still underway but it has been slowed by budgetary and staffing constraints and they expect it to slip further, so they are going to mark charts per our proposal until the chart redesign is complete, whenever that may be. Once we are on charts it will be difficult to remove us, but we may end up with a generic symbol along with sailplanes and/or ultralights. The first charts to be marked should start to appear in August. The symbol will be as shown above. Flying sites which will be marked are shown in the figure. As agreed to with the FAA, the program looks like this. To be eligible, the site must have been in operation for more than a year and it must have significant flying activity more than 26 weeks of the year.
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Flying sites which may have intense activity, but only for a month or so, may be identified through Notices to Airmen. Regional Directors have the responsibility to monitor activity in their areas and identify to the National Coordinating Committee sites which should be added or removed. This identification is done by marking the site on the relevant Sectional Chart.
Before you collar your Regional Director to get your site on a chart, make sure you can justify that the flying activity there, both hang gliding and other airspace users, is such that this is necessary. This program is not to create status sites but to further a serious safety purpose. If the FAA thinks that we are being careless with our requests and are not deleting sites which are no longer in use, they are free to drop the whole program. The wheels of our government sometime turn rather slowly, but this shows that they are turning, and turning our way at the moment. This program is another indication, along with our other safety programs which have been recognized by the FAA, of the successful self-regulating relationship which we have with the FAA. Let's all continue to fly responsibly so we can keep it that way. •
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USHGA REPORTS
International Hang Gliding Committee
(CIVL) Report on the 1989 Meeting by Richard Heckman, U.S. Delegate The 1989 meeting was held March 2224, 1989 at Bisham Abbey, Marlow, England, at facilities provided by the British Sports Federation. The Director General of the FAI, Dr. Cepek, provided a report of activities of the FAI General Session and the committees working on revising the statutes of the Federation. The technical committees, such as CIVL, have been given more responsibility for the management of their individual disciplines. Changes to our Section 7 of the Sporting Code, dealing only with hang gliding, used to have to be approved by a higher committee, CASI. Not any more. The new statutes of FAI leave us to make our own mistakes. This should allow rules which aren't working to be changed more easily and quickly. Hopefully we won't get carried away and change things which are working perfectly well. Dr. Cepek also provided some information on the Olympics situation. The IOC has donated a Cup which will be presented at a World Championship this year. At the time of the meeting it appeared that it would be presented at the World Championships for Class 3 (paragliders) at Kossen, Austria in July. Why the ICX:: chose that was not understood by the committee. Dr. Cepek indicated that the FAI did not know of the decision to give the award to Class 3 until informed by the IOC. Parachuting is still trying to get into the 1992 Olympics in some manner, but no luck as of March. Dr. Cepek told us that he was informed by the IOC that full status for any aeronautical sport could probably not occur before the year 2000. Our Section 7 was reviewed for the final time at the meeting and will be effec-
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tive June 1, 1989. This rewrite was prompted by the above changes to the other PAI rules so that ours will not be in conflict with the new rules. The committee decided during this rewrite to change the format somewhat and add more information which previously has normally been incorporated in individual contest Local Regulations. Since this is the first reprinting since 1985, a number of changes will show up for the first time. The biggest change is the elimination of a minimum weight requirement for two-place records. The new rule is that passengers must be at least 14 years old. This change was actually made several years ago but the book was not updated. While we were making these changes I proposed, at Larry Tudor's suggestion, that a distance record category be established which would allow one or more tumpoints. This would more properly reflect the actual miles flown during a record. This was approved.
A subcommittee to review electronic barographs met and studied some proposed standards, as well as a barograph just now being marketed for sailplanes. At the present such electronic barographs have not been approved by the FAI for record attempts, but they are beginning to look interesting. The problem is how to insure that they cannot be fiddled with to present previously-stored data or to otherwise cheat. They will definitely need different procedures than existing mechanical barographs to be used by Official Observers when they are sealed and when data is retrieved and presented for evidence. Right now, each electronic barograph requires a different procedure to verify data without possibility of cheating, something that Official Observers in the field cannot be expected to keep up with. This subcommittee is to study the problem and prepare recommendations for the next meeting.
The following Championship bids were approved:
Officers and committees for 1989 are:
1990 Class 1 European - Yugoslavia 1991 Class 1&2 World - Brazil 1991 Women's World - Austria 1991 Class 3 World - France No bids for the 1990 Class 3 European so there will be no contest in 1990. Provisional bids for the following were received (no final award is made until two years prior to the contest in question): 1992 Southeast Asia -Australia 1993 Class 3 World - Japan, Brazil 1993 Class 1&2 World - France
President -Thomas Bosshard, Switzerland Vice President -Bill Moyes, Australia -Marton Ordody, Hungary -Richard Heckman, U.S. Secretai:y -Noel Whittall, Great Britain Barograph Standards -John Zalewski, France Records -John Zalewski, France Olympics -Richard Heckman, U.S. The next meeting will be in Brazil in late March, 1990. • 41
Direct from Steve Moyes, currently competing in the U.S. with the new, exciting XS glider. Steve answers the most asked questions about the XS: Q:
How is the handling?
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"The roll is light because you have got so much rope, that is, the VG travels so far that on loose setting you have billow and on tight setting you have less than no billow. The XS flat turns really well and climbs at an incredible rate. The XS tracks well at speed (40mph). Also you are able to stay on top easily." Q:
How does the XS handle while landing?
A: "The XS has a really slow stall speed, making it easier to land than any other high performance glider on the market."
Blue; Dark Blue; Fluoro Green. Also as an option for the Mylar pocket, we suggest Aramid Ripstop (Skrim), the available colours being Fluoro Pink, White, Fluoro Yellow, Mid-Blue, and Red." Q:
A: "There are 8 mainsail and 2 half ribs, plus 4 undersurface ribs per side and one nose rib; giving a total of 29 ribs. The XS has a high batten density at the nose area to form a very solid airfoil. At the tip there is also a high density of ribs, radiating out at the trailing edge to stop any flutter problems." Q:
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How is it that the weight of the XS is so low?
A: "We have increased the crossbar strength with the new Ball Joint, located in the centre of the crossbars, this coupled with a new tested leading edge construction that saves 61bs. The XS is a smaller glider with less batten material, lighter sail area, and lighter hardware. These combined factors gives the XS the very low weight of 69lbs (without bag)." Q:
What is the batten arrangement?
How does the XS handle excess weight?
A: "It is not necessary to have a bigger XS glider for the heavier pilots, as the sink rate ratio is very good." Q:
What is the best glide speed of the XS?
A: "The XS has a glide speed of 30mph, this is better than the gliding performance of any other glider. The XS has an extremely flat polar between 25-30mph, also, the sink rate remains the same when flying at this speed."
What are the cloth options of the XS?
A: "We suggest 4oz contender throughout the sale as an all purpose, long-wearing, and high resale material. As an optional extra, we have a mainsail material that is called 'Warp RH'. It is a 5oz material that has heavy Denier threads running the whole length at 1/4" intervals. You have the choice of a coloured mainsail in the following colours: White; Lilac; Fluoro Pink; Red; Fluoro Orange; Gold; Yellow; Fluoro Yellow; Light
Moyes California 22021 Covello St., California 91303. Tel: (818) 887 3361 Fax: (818) 702 0612
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What does the new XBAR connection look like?
A: "The new ball and socket joint is ultraefficient. Bill Moyes invented the system whereby 2 stainless steel brackets hold the crossbars so that when it hinges closed the ball will locate in the centre of the 2 crossbar halves every time. When load testing on the test truck, the ball joint held together and handled the load without a problem."
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Moyes Delta Gliders P/L., 173 Bronte Rd. Waverley 2024 N.S.W. Australia. Tel: (02) 387 5114 Fax: (02) 387 4472
CLASSIFIEDS CONSUMER ADVISORY: Used han~ gliders should always be disassembled before flyinJ or the first time and inspected carefully for fatigu , bent or dented down tubes, ruined bushings, bent bolts (esri;;ally the heart bolt), re-used Nyloc nuts, loose thim les, frj'ed or rusted cables, tangs with non-circular holes, an on Rogallos, sails badly tom or tom loose from their anchor points front and back on the keel and leadinff edies. If in doubt, many hang gliding businesses wi be appy to give an objective opinion on the condition of equipment you bring them to inspect.
CASH FOR USED CHUTES AND USED DREAMS. COLORADO HANG GLIDING (303) 27S-9566. LIGI-IT DREAM 165 - Gold leading edge, spectrum, white \railing edge. Extra set of new downtubes. Leaf knee-hanger harness, Kiwi helmet. Purchased new from Instructor/Dealer. Total time used, less than one day. $1300. (412) 847-0513. UGI-IT DREAM 185 - Tight sail, excellent, will ship $1380. (303) 278-9566.
ROGALLOS ATLAS 16 - 175' ft. squared, extras, prime shape, excellent first glider, $850, will ship. (804) 722-7816. BRAND NEW AXIS 15 - All options, HTP TE, Gorgeous Magenta\ White. Call now, this one won't last! $2500.177 MYSTIC LITE CUSTOM FULL RACE World record glider. Beautiful and fast, handles~. A1hrsions plus more, a steal at $1300. Free M S with either glider. Kevin Christopherson (307) 235-3367. COMET 1135-10 hours airtime, green/purple, stored indoors. $700. Odyssey parachute $200. Roger (503) 232--0707. COMET 135 - Excellent condition $800. Medium cocoon harness, chute, & helmet. $350. (801) 479-7552. COMET 2 1/2165 - Half ribs, 43 hours airtime, orircnal owner, immaculate condition, speedbar. $8 0. (602)893-2523. DUCK 160 - low hours, $650. SENSOR 180, Spectrum, clean $695 (503) 284-0178. · DUCK 180 - January '88 Centerspread, low airtime, excellent condition, built-in camera button, $950. (209) 221-7428. 180 EXCEL - New condition. Airstream harness & parachute, Hali Vario, Three new harnesses, new pitchy, 5 watt CB, C-2 still flys good, magazines and other extras. $3,000 OBO Steve Christie (619) 367-4237. UP GEMINI 164 - Blue/rainbow, good condition. $500. (714) 589-0109. HARRJER I 177- recent wires inspection. Excellent for intermediate pilot. $800. (415) 665-3125. HARRIER 187 - All new hardware and wires. Excellent condition, TL, new leading edge panels, new sail work. 900. (415) 824-3001. HP 1 - White with black leadinr edge. Safe edge down tubes. Immaculate. $900 Kar (206) 524-6559. HP-2 - $1,800. 210 GTR - $1,500. 200 Dream $1,250. 151 GTR demo, 162 GTR new. Owens Valley Soaring (619) 872-0247 or (619) 872-0319. NOT JUST ANOTHER USED GLIDER! The exotic mural inlaid HP II Full Race, featured in magazines, ads, calendar, etc. is now available. Excellent condition, includes matching Z2 harness, flight suit and ESS 25' chute, many custom mods. Best serious offer. Dave Gibson (714) 674-6793.
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HP II FULL RACE - 1988 with 15 hrs TT. Blue and magenta, truly like new condition - not a half ragged west coast dirt magnet - complete pad set, Kevlar~ fairings, save b;& bucks for a new win~ $2000 0 . Must sell, call att. Day (404) 441-040 . Night (404) 476-5446. HERMES 15 (619) 454-5441.
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Blue & White. Dealer Demo $1950.
MAGIC ill 166 VG - SPD Bar, Speed Rail, Good shape. Red leading edge, white under. High energy cocoon & sport chute. $1300 All (408) 296-1873. MAGIC III 177 - Good condition $750 or trade for Tandem Glider. FLEDGE ill- 8 hrs. perfect condition $1200 or trade. (503) 661-1542 MAGIC IV FULL RACE 166 - All options 6.6 cloth low hrs. 9 condition $1600 OBO (503)668-8206. MAGIC KISS - New in stock, not a demo. (703) 533196.5. MAGIC KISS - day-glo yellow, hot~ magenta. 6 hrs. airtime, mint condition. Spare owntubes, both wire sets. $3000 (517) 772-1126.
160 STREAK - Excellent condition. 30 hours. Very Oean. Spectrum undersurface; Black leading edge; White top. First $395. (602) 897-7121. VISION ECLIPSE 19- 1986 excellent condition. <lhr. Dave (408) 778-1557 $1200. VISION MARK IV FULL RACE-Demo, $1800, excellent condition (303) 755-2775. VISION MARK IV 17 - NEW!! High hang point, 2 camera outlets, white trilam lea~ edTie. All white with rainbow underside. Paid $2 . Se $1875. (408) 578-2615. VISION MARK IV 17 - Good condition. $1200. Call ' Forrest (615) 227-2925. VISION MK IV 17 - Safety edge, speed bar, blue, ?urple, and white. 50 hours - $1,200. Reno (702) 323-43 4. VISION MK IV-17- New, $2100, Silver Wings (703) 533-1965 WIBTEHAWK 187 & DYER HAWK- two double surface, ribbed airfoil, high performance. $435 & $575. Airstream harness $195. 26' Chute $225. Vario $115. Trainer harness and wheels $50. 20% package discount. Tahoe (702) 831-6415.
MAXI IV - Hardly used, sail crisp, will ship. $350. (516) 826-7138.
CAN'T AFFORD A NEW GLIDER? I do all types of Sail Repair! New Glider Bags and otner accessories available. US Enterprises, Cindy Drozda, (303) 44()..
MOYES MARS -150 whlte & pink. 20 hrs. perfect condition. $85()- MAKE OFFER- (619) 466-5462
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177 MYSTIC LITE VG - Very low airtime, great condi\ion, fresh shop inspection. $900. Dave (818) 8842512
WANTED - Quality used HANG II-III glider, harness, and accessories for smaller pilots. California (805) 482-9663.
like new, low hours, $1520.
WANTED Pro Star 160 Owners manual, original or photocopy. Call Greg Collect (619) 582-8833.
PROFIL 17 - White w/green spectrum, 170 sq. ft., surfcoat and mylar L.E., mint condition, excellent beginner/intermediate glider, $975 (318) 981-8372.
WANTED- Used hang fliding equipment. Gliders, instruments, harnesses an parachutes. Airtime of San Francisco, 3620 Wawona, San Francisco, CA 94116. (415) SKY-1177.
RA VEN 209- Ve~ood, Low hours, $600. Robertson . Litek Vario, $75. Bell Helmet, Cocoon w I chute, $15. Whole outfit, $850. (805) 295-1571.
NEW GLIDERS - At discount prices! Pacific Airwave, Wills Wing, UP, Seed wings, Delta. Silver Wings (703) 533-3244.
SENSOR510A 180-Excellent condition. Blue leading edge, rainbow undersurface, white top. Sacrifice. First $650. Arizona Windsports. (602) 897-7121.
Owens Valley Soaring 210 GTR .............................................. $1500 HP II .................................................... $1800 220 Dream .......................................... $1250 151 GTR .............................................. Demo 162GTR .............................................. New (619) 872-0247 or 872-0319
LIGI-IT MYSTIC 177 (303) 278-9566.
SENSOR510A VG -Gold and white. Updated. Spare parts glider included. $650/offer. PA (814) 867-8529. SENSOR 510 VG 160-Half-ribs built for XC Oassic. Super tweeked. $500 (505) 983-3933. SENSOR 165 VG-Original down tubes $550 trade for tandem-trainer?? 185 Comet 1-1/2 Faired Tubes $450. Dennis days (503) 882-8837, Klaus eves (503) 883-2279. SAURATOWN SOARING - SKYHAWK 188 $950, Pod Harness $75, Suprone Harness $45, Pitcht $20, Vario $35. Tommy Thompson (919) 983-9064 N . 1987SKYHAWK 188-10 hours with speed bar $850. Jim (719) 635-2511. SPORf - $1750, Sport full race $2300, Kiss - 2 new in stock, 3 Harriers, 4 Comets, Attack Duck, tow winch, CG 1000 harness for 6'1'Jf1ot. All prices to sell. Rattlesnake Hang Gliding. Ri and, WA. Bill Morgan (509) 588-4807, Byron Jone (509) 627-3624.
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Perfect 19 .............................. $1400 Vision MK 17 factory VG ............ $1700 Sensor 510 B-Std-VG ......................... $1600 2 Dream 220 ....................................... $1400 2 Axis 15 ............................................. $2100 Magic IV 177 FR new ........................ $2150 (206) 256-7935 make offers. COLORADO HANG GLIDING Used Chutes - guaranteed ............... $225 Ea. Brand New Chutes ........................... Special Price Steel Cara bin er .................................. $16.20 Ea. Paragliders ......................................... $1,620 Ea. Lancers, Seagulls ............................... $250 Ea. Log Books ........................................... $8.00 Ea. Complete Line of New and Used H.G. and Paragliding Equip. (303) 278-9566, 24 hrs.
STREAK 132-Excellent condition,50 hrs. $900. Small cocoon harness, chute & helmet. $325. Perfect setup for small pilot. (801) 479-7552.
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CLASSIFIEDS COLORADO HANG GLIDING 25 used gliders ................................... $500-$2000 Used 205 Lt. Dream .......................... $1,200 Demo 220 Lt. Dream ......................... $1,850 Demo Mark IV 17, 19 ........................ $1.890 Used Lt. Mystic 177 ........................... $1,300 Used Lt. Dream ................................. $1,100 All equip. guaranteed, inspected and shipped anywhere. (303) 278-9566 24 hrs. TIIE HANG GLIDlNG CENTER Magic Kiss .......................................... New 150 Sport, full race 63" CB ................ $2400 167 Sport, full race ............................ New 167 Sport perfect shape .................... $1775 HP II FR excellent shape .................. $1850 HP II FR bitchin' glider .................... $1900 Magic IV 166, almost new ................ $1900 Vision MKIV 17,19 ........................... New Visions 17,19 used demos ................ Call 4206-K Sorrento Valleyffivd .. San Diego, CA 92121 We have all kinds of new and neat stuff! (619) 4509008. RED RNER AIRCRAFf - AUSTIN, TX (512) 4672529 Like New Gliders: 170 Moyes Mission ........................... $1850 185 Dream .......................................... $1000 Used Gliders: Sensor510B FR ................................. $1600 Vision MK IV 17 ................................ $1300 165 Dream (2) ..................................... $800 ea. 185 Gemini ......................................... $800 Harnesses/Instruments: Ooudbase Harness (2 used) ............ $90 ea. Digital Airspeed indicator (new) .... $120 ea. Ultralights: Falcon Ultralight w /!railer .............. $.5,000 Gliders come with manual and batten guide, F.O.B. Austin. Annual with inspection sheet $50 plus hard-
ware. SEQUATCHIE VALLEY SOARJNG SUPPLY Sport Euro 167 full race, hot pink .................. NEW Sport Euro 167 demo, full race, magenta ...... $2795 Sport Euro 167 full race ................................... $2200 HP full race, demos, two to choose from ...... $2000 Sensors, GTRs, Dreams, C-2s, and many others. CG1000 harnesses (two in stock), Ball varios, Clip-On wheels, steel biners, hook knives and all the latest fashions from WW, Skylife and others. For personal service you can trust contact SVS, Rt. 2, Box 74, Dunlap, TN 37327 (615) 949-2301 FAX (615) 949-2599.
LANDYACHT-Fly on the ground when you can't in the air, fast, fun, easy to build from your spare parts, kits available,_plans $16.95, Datapak $2.00, Dealer info. $3.00, BREEZE, Box 4000-920, Ofathe KS 66062. SCHOOLS AND DEALERS ALABAMA LMFP - Two hours from Birmingham (see our ad under Tennessee. (404) 398-3541. ARIZONA ARIZONA WINDSPORTS - Largest hang gliding center in the southwest. Lessons utilizing the world's first man-made trainer hill. Dealer for Pacific Airwave, Wills Wing. Seedwings, Moyes, UP, High Energy, Ball and Seagull Oassic parts. 1327 E. Bell DE Mar Dr.,Tempe, AZ 85283. (602) 897-7121. DF.5ERT HANG GLIDERS, USHGA Certified School. Supine specialists. 4319 W. Larkspur, Glendale, AZ 85304. (602) 439-0789, 938-9550.
CHANDELLE HANG GLIDING CENTER- USHGA Certified school., NThe best damn hang gliding shop In the world,N 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) 359-6800. HANG FLlGHT SYSTEMS - USHGA Certified training program featuring the combined talents of Dan Skadal and Erik Fair. We sell and service all major brands of gliders and accessories. New and used. S-MLG Sport, Skyhawk, HP JI, Genesis Vision Mark IV, Magic Kiss. Demos available to qualified pilots. 1202 E. Walnut Unit M, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (714) 542-
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HIGH ADVENTURE-Full service facility located on site at Southern California's famous mile high mountains, Crestline. From sand hill to XC thermal flying, our 20 tandem accelerated training program is quick and thorough. Instructor Rob McKenzie. Dozens of new and used gliders for sale or rent. Other services include, weather information, mountain shuttle, towing seminars, XC trips, repairs, ratings. (714) 883-8488. THE HANG GLIDING CENTER- Located in beautiful San Diego. USHGA instruction, equipment rentals, local flying tours. Spend your winter vacation flying with us. We proudly offer Wills Wing, Pacific Airwave, High Energy, Ball and we need your used equipment. 4206-K Sorrento Valley Blvd., San Diego, CA 92121 (619) 450-9008.
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COLORADO HANG GLIDING - USHGA Certified School, dealer all brands. Towing and paraglider inst. Bell helmets. (303) 278-9566.
NEW MEXICO UP OVER NEW MEXICO, INC. - Instruction, sales, service. Sandia Mountain guides. Wills, Seedwings, Pacific Aiiwave, Delta, Moyes. Albuquerque, NM (505) 292--0647.
NEW YORK GOLDEN WINGS - Sales, Service, Instruction. Dealer for Wills Wing, Delta Wing, Pacific Ainvave. 1108 Miners Alley, Golden, CO 80401, (303) 278-7181/2797951 L/D ENTERPRISES - Frame and sail repair; Parts and accessories Cindy Drozda, 5000 Butte #183, Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 440-3579. CONNEC!1CUT MOUNTAIN WINGS- Look under New York. FLORIDA LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FLIGHT PARK under Tennessee. (404) 398-3541.
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AERIAL ALTERNATIVES - FLY HIGH HANG GLIDING, INC. Serving S. New York, Connecticut, Jersey areas (Ellenville Mtn.). Area's EXCLUSIVE Wills Wing dealer/specialist. Also all other major brands, accessories. Certified school/instruction. Teaching since 1979. Area's most INEXPENSIVE prices/repairs. Excellent secondary instruction ... if you've finished a program and wish to continue. Fly the mountain! ATOL towing and tandem flights. Contact: Paul Voight,RD2, Box 561, Pine Bush,NY12566, (914) 744-3317. FLY ELLENVILLE MOUNTAIN - Visit our new hang gliding center at the base of the mountain, between launch and landing. Five exclusive training hills, area's only flight park. Exclusive dealer for Seedwings, Pacific Alrwave and Delta Wing with demo gliders and rentals. Full line of accessories, new and used gliders. Mail orders, VISA/MasterCard accepted. Stop and pick up your gate combo and flight pass at: MOUNTAIN WINGS, INC., 150 Canal St., ELLENVILLE, NY 12428 (914) 647-3377.
HAWAII WORLD WIDE HANG GLIDING SAFARIS - New Z,,aland, Jan. 15-29, 1990, $1,995. Tanzania/Riff! Valley, Feb. 15-30, 1990, $2,695 (including airfare). TransAndes Safari, Chile and Argentina, 1990, $1995 (including airfare). Virgin Islands, March 15-25, 1990, 50 ft. yacht, $2,195 (includes airfare from New York). SANTA BARBARA HANG GLIDING CENTER. USHGA Certified School. Achim J. Hageman. 29 State St., Santa Barbara, CA. 93101 (805) 962-8999. TORREY 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 Oiffhanger 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.
SUSQUEHANNA FLIGHT PARK - Cooperstown, MAUI SOARING SUPPLIES-Guided rentals, Pac Air, Genesis, Mark IV, Wills Wing Sport. Certified Instruction. Box 780, Kula, HI 96790 (808) 878-1271. IDAHO TREASURE VALLEY HG - USHGA CFI, service/ sales, Pacific Airwave, UP, American Windwright, La Mouette. 11716 Fairview, Boise, ID 83704, (208) 3767914. ILIJNOIS
WINDGYPSY - USHGA Certified school specializing in personalized tandem flight training. Full service sales & repair facility in Lake Elsinore - call for site info. Wide range of new & used gliders & flight accessories in stock. Mexico Hang Gliding Tours. Paul Bums, 33041 Walls St., Lake Elsinore, CA 92330 Phone (714) 678-5418; FAX (714) 678-5425. WINDSPORTS, INTL -Hang Gliding School-Since 1974. Largest and most complete HANG GLIDING CENTER in Southern California. Large inventory of new and used gliders including Sports and Lite Dreams. Accelerated training program features Tandem instruction and minimizes course time. 1614.5 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406. (818) 988-0111.
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manufacturers. 40 acre park, 5 training hills, jeep rides, bunk house, camping, hot showers, 600' NW ridge. We have the best facilities in N. New York state to teach you how to fly. 35 Catherine Street, Mohawk, NY 13407, (315) 866-6153. THERMAL UP, INC. - Most complete hang gliding shop in area. Located on top of Ellenville Mountain. USHGA Certified Instructor and Observer. Concentrating on hang gliding instruction with emphasis on launching and landing techniques. Dealer for all major brands. Offering expert sales and service with lowest price in area. Large mail order inventory. Tom Aguero, P.O. Box 347, Cragsmoor, NY 12420. (914) 647-3489. NORTH CAROLINA
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struction, Sales & Service. Become a better pilot in less time with our small personalized classes & tandem instruction. Our head instructor has over 12 years teaching experience. Only minutes from our local Kagel Mountain flying site. 13243 Gladstone Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342. (818) 367-6050.
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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) 746-1944.
KITTY HAWK KITES, INC. - P.O. Box 340, Nags Head, NC 27959 (919) 441-4124. Learn to hang glide on Jockey's Ridge, the largest sand dune on the east coast, just south of where the Wright Brothers' first flight took place. Beginner and advanced lesson packages and camps offered. Advanced tandem tow instruction, 1500 ft. plus up. Dealer for all major brand gliders, complete inventory of new and used gliders, accessories and parts.
MICHIGAN PRO HANG GLIDERS -Serving the flying community since 1978. Safety conscious, individualized, CB assisted, USHGA certified lessons. Beginner-Foot Launch-Novice-Towing, Intermediate-Advanced. Step Towing, ground assisted XL goals, fulfilling your complete needs. Offering all brands of gliders, service, equipment. Contact Norman Lesnow, 569 W. Annabelle, Hazel Park, MI 48030 (313) 399-9433. NEVADA IDGH 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 locations. 2303 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701. (702) 885-1891.
SAURATOWN KITES - Winston Salem (919) 9452327. Hang Gliding School w/ certified instructor. Dealer for Wills Wing, Pacific Windcraft &: Delta. New and used equipment. OHIO SKYWARD ENTERPRISES - Certified instruction, airframe and sail repair, disassembly inspection, Pacific Aiiwave R)iders. Mario Manzo, 2259 S. Smithville Rd., Dayton, OH 45420 (513) 256-3888 (eves). NORTH COAST HANG GLIDING - Certified Instruction. New & used gliders. Specializing in Pacific Airwave gliders. Mike Del Signore, 1916 W. 75th St., Oeveland, OH 44102 (216) 631-1144.
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OKLAHOMA HANG GLIDING CENTER- USHGA Certified instruction. Wills Wing, Seedwings, Delta Wing and other major brands. New and used equipment, instruments, parachutes, and service. OKC, (405)
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94.3-5484. PENNSYLVANIA SKY HIGH - Certified instruction, tandem, service, PacAir. Philadelphia (215) 527-1687. MOUNTAIN WINGS- Look under New York.
TENNESSEE
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CRYSTAL AIR SPORT MOTEL - at Raccoon Mountain; Bunkhouse, private rustic rooms, regular & water beds, video in-room movies, private jacuzzi room, pool, sky gear gifts, fliers work program. FFI: 4328 Cummings Hwy., Chattanooga, TN. 37409. (615) 8212546. Chuck & Shari Toth.
(801) 943-1005 OR 561-5208, 9173 FALCON CIRCLE, SANDY, UTAH 84092
HAWK 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 - Since 1978, Southeast's largest USHGA-certified mountain flight school. Complete training, from grassy, gentlysloping training hills to soaring high above Lookout Mountain. Our specialty: getting you your first mountain flights. Lesson packages, USHGA ratings, glider and mountain bike rentals, camping. local site information. Largest inventory of new and used hang gliders and mountain bikes, harnesses, helmets, instruments, T-shirts. Repair services. We buy used gliders, equipment! Send $1.00 for brochure, rates, directions, accommodations information. Twenty minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Route 2, Box 215-H, Dept. HG, Rising Fawn, GA 30738. (404) 398-3541 or 398-
WASATOi WINGS, INC- USHGA certified hang gliding school, dealers for Wills Wing and Pacific Airwave. Flight operations at Point of the Mountain. (801) 571-4000. VIRGINIA SILVERWINGS,INC.-Certifiedinstruction&: equipment sales. Pacific Airwave N. VA. (703) 533-1965. WASHINGTON CAPITOL CITY HANG GLIDERS- Instruction-SalesService-Wills Wing, Delta Wing & Seedwings. Olympia, WA (206) 459-8389. AIRPLA Y'N PRO SHOP & Hang Gliding School. The largest full time, full service hang gliding shop in Washington. All major brands sold and serviced. 800 Mercer, Seattle, WA 98109. (206) 467-8644. Magic, Wills, Delta Wing. We stock newI used. Rattlesnake Hang Gliding.. Richland, WA. Bill Morgan (509) 588--4807, Byron Jones (509) 627-3624.
TEXAS
SWISS ALP HANG GLIDING SAFARI-For quick, easy flying May to October, call or write Ron Hurst, Jostenstr. 21, 8854 Galgenen, Switzerland, Dir. Dial USA 0114155 645229. EMERGENCY PARACHUTES 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) SKY-1177. Brand new 20, 22 gore parachutes, special price $325. Colorado H.G. (303) 278-9566. PARTS&: ACCESSORIES TI-IERMAL SNOOPERS in stock, $85. (703) 533-3244.
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.! 501 82nd St, Lubbock, TX, 79404 (806) 7~963.3. 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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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.
INTERNATIONAL DEALERS SWITZERLAND
3433. 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 TTT 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.
The Famous "Lambie Lid" - Aerodynamic Hang Glider helmet, $75 postpaid. State size and 3 choices of color. 8160 Woodsboro, Anaheim, CA 92807 (714) 779-1877.
Ball Mod. 652 Vario like new $550. Eric Raymond Pod harness excellent cond. $400 with matching helmet. High Energy Sports Chute, new cond. $350. Call Forrest (615) 227-2925.
BRAND NEW MAXON RADIOS - $175 shipped! Colorado residents add 3.5% sales tax. Colorado Wind Park. PO Box 94, Hartse!, Colorado 80449. (719) 836-
2240. MAXON RADIOS - $295. New hang gliding legalfrequency (see July 88 issue). Includes charger case and warranty. Vehicular power-amp, 25 watts, $119. Best prices on Maxon Radios and accessories plus fast reliable service facility. 1-watt 151.625 Maxon Transceiver $169.95. Dealers, Schools or Oubs - quantity discount available. Pendulum Sports Inc. (719) 5393900. "WITHOUT HANG GLIDING LIFE WOULD BE A MISTAKE" - Bumper sticker. Send $3 to Stickers, 16214 Brookvilla, Houston TX 77059. HANG GLIDER BAGS - custom made for every glider. High quality nylon, YKK zipper, all colors. Prices start $85. Also make flight bags, rib bags, etc. (916) 283-3046. Glider bags -
Generic, light, strong, 22' length. $65.
(303) 278-9566. SYSTEK ID VARIO - New compact design, mount included, rugged meter, long battery life, optional down audio, altimeter, earphone jade. Price $159. Repair/ replacement warranty, dealer incentive program. SYSTEMS TECHNOLOCY, Inc. P.O. Box 585, Seymour, TN37865. BELL HELMETS IN STOCK, DEALERS ONLY. (303) 278-9566.
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CLASSIFIEDS Easy to read your map while flying! $10/ each. GLIDER BAGS, BAITEN BAGS, HARNESS BAGS, GLIDER SAIL AND FRAME REPAIR L/D ENfERPRISES, Cindy Drozda, 500 Butte #183, Boulder, CO 803{)1
available. MOUNTAIN WINGS Flight Park, INC., 150 Canal St., ELLENVILLE, NY 12428 (914) 647-3377. PUBLICATIONS&: ORGANIZATIONS
(303) 440-3579. BINDERS FOR HANG GLIDING MAGAZINE Brown vinyl with wire centerfold spines to allow library reference organization of your issues. Keeps up to 12 issues tidy and handy. Only $9.00 from USHGA, P.O. Box 8300, Colorado Springs, CO 80933. 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. UNDERSTAND YOUR WING- Dr. Horten's book ''Flying Wing," third bi-lingual printing, now available from Scott Airpark, Rt.1, Box 239, Lovettsville, VA 22080. $45.-PP, Check or M.0.
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. NOW AVAILABLE FOR COMFORT BARI - Pilots are raving about sheepskin THERMITTS. "My hands finally stay warm," "Best thing since sliced bread." Stop your suffering! Send $47.00 to WYO AEROLITES, Box 880, Casper, Wyo. 82602 (307) 235-3367 days or 265-4621 nights. Dealer inquiries welcome. UL1RALINE -The ultimate hang gliding tow line. Lighter, strgonger, and higher UV protection than polypropylene. $5.50/100'. Volume discounts. Cajun Hang Gliding Oub, 110 Kent Circle, Lafayette, LA 70508 (318) 981-B372.
STRONGER THAN TURBULENCE I - Deerskin for wear and comfort. Rubber strips for safety, grip, control. Nin rowdy air I fly more relaxed; there's no slipping, sliding, or while knuckles with these gloves.w Dennis Pagen, world renowned pilot, author, skychologist. S,M,L,XL $39.95 PPD, XXL $41.95, XXXL $44.95. NY residents add 8--1/4% tax.© 1989 SkyLife, 345 W. 21st St., New York, NY 10011 tel: (212) 929-4379.
BLACKHAWK BODYSACK CG HARNESS - with case, custom made, $395 including shipping, also Pods $395. Silver Wings (703) 533-1965. OXYGEN SYSTEMS - New state of the art carbon fiber reinforced bottle tested to 9,000 PSI. 5 Lb. total wt. $325. Dealer inquiries invited. Pendulum Sports (719) 539-3335. TUBING, WHEELS, BOLTS, BRACKETS, DACRON plus much more. Free tubing price sheet or send $5 for complete catalog. Leading Edge Air Foils, Inc., 331 5. 14th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Phone (719) 632-4959. MAXON RADIO CASE - Protects your radio! Velcros around harness strap. Many colors available. $18. EXTRA WARM BAR MITTS, Roomy and long 1/4" Neoprene, S-XL, $32/pr. BAR MITr MAP HOLDERS,
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MANBffiDS: Supply Limited. $7.95/1, $4.95/5 or more, $1 ea. shipping. 1811 Beverly Glen Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92705. VIDEOS &: FILMS
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THE SENTEK VARIO: All you need is audio and a low price. Audio for lift and sink, volume control, very sensitive. $129. THE SENTEK ALTIMETER: Vario plus digital altimeter. 10 ft. scale to 20,000 ft. ground level adjust. $259. For info write to: SENTEK, 14327 27th Dr., Mill Creek, WA 98012 (206) 337-9575.
MOUNTAINS HIGH - is a professional VHS videotape by the producer of TELLURIDE I Includes footage of the 1988 hang gliding festivals at Telluride and Silverton, CO. Watch aerobatic highlights, ATOL truck towing and incredible flying, including aerial footage. $35 plus $3 shipping. Calif. residents add state tax. TELLURIDE! also available, $35. Robert Reiter, 1539 63rd St., Emeryville, CA 94608 (415)655-0615.
WATER LAUNCH & LANDING TOWING SYSTEM - Perfected aero-float and bridle-release system. Perfect every time. Complete kit: Aerofloats, 2:1 bridlew/ 3-ring releases, VHS tape, installation & operation instructions, enclose $375.00 Check or Money Order. State keel tail outside diameter with order. Aero-F1oat Towing Systems, P.O.Box 2240 Lake Havasu Oty, AZ 86403-0127.
PAUL'S VIDEO PRFSENTS -Tom Tatum's "Daredevil F1yers" with Chuck Yeager featuring '82 aerobatics in Telluride, $45.00. '88 World Meet "USA in Australia" $40.00. '87Telluride Festival & Aerobatics $35.00 P.O. Box 1662, Telluride, CO 81435. (303) 728--3217. MISCELLANEOUS
TRUCK TOWING - affordable, safe, easy to use hydraulic truck launch tow winch produces 1750 to 2200 ft. AGL tows in 1.3-mile road. Free info pac. NEW $1,675. Demo used $1,200. Dealer inquiries welcome. Tow Launch Systems, 7010 Mark, San Antonio, TX 78218 (512) 824-1803. BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INSTRUCTORS - Earn up to 50% commission on all training packages. Potential students calling every day. Call Cindy (615) 949-2301. Sequatchie Valley Soaring Supplies, Rt. 2 Box 80, Dunlap, TN 37327. INSTRUCTORS WANTED - Prefer certified but will train qualified people. Advancement opportunities include tour guiding and management. Western Hang Gliders, P.O. Box 28882, Marina, CA 93933. (408) 3842622. WE NEED YOUR TALENT-We're looking for certified hang gliding instructors. Basic and advanced with experience. Full-time, salary negotiable, housing
, COWR PHOTO ON T-SHIRT - send color photo (3x5, 5x7, 8x10) (returned intact); DYED on 100% cotton Hanes T-shirt - PERMANENT. Only $13.95 (add $2.50 S & H) (S/M/L/XL) 1st TIME ORDERS - $200 OFF! You supply shirt, $2.00 off! Computer process,
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CLASSIFIEDS BEAUTIFUL colors, HIGH resolution, wash resistant. TERRIFIC WAY TO SHOW OFF YOUR FAVORITE GLIDER SHOT! For quantity discounts, dealer inquiries, call (818) 792-8504. Graftek, 2245 E. Colorado Bl. 104-109, Pasadena, CA 91107. SAILMAKING SUPPLIES & hardware. All fabric types. Massachusetts Motorized, P.O. Box 542-G, Cotuit, MA 0263.5. (413) 736-2426. PATOIES & DECALS - USHGA sew-on emblems 3" dia. Full color - $1.25 Decals - 3 1/2" dia. Inside or outside application. $.25 each. P.O. Box 8300, Colorado Springs, CO 80933. SUNRISE FLIGHT CO. T-SHIRTS! - For free brochure, send SASE to Stretch & Anne, 30601 Metzler Ridge, Willits, CA 95490. I'D RATHER BE HANG GLIDING - bumper sticker. $2.50 postpaid. P.O. Box 5172, Evanston, ILL. 602045172. TEE-SHIRTS - with USHGA emblem $8.00 includu:'g JX?Stage and handling. Colorado 6.5% tax. Men's S1Zes m BLUE and TAN - S, M, L, XL. USHGA, P.O. Box 8300, Colorado Springs, CO 80933 (719) 632-8300. 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: Oassified Advertising Dept. HANG GLIDING MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 8300,'Colorado Springs, CO 80933 (719) 632-8300. STOLEN WINGS FOUND - at training hill for over a month. Appears to be abandoned. C1827-yellow, white & red old standard. CSB, possible Cirrus, mgfd. by Electra Flyer, Albuquerque NM. Was recovered at Latrobe, CA near Sacramento, CA Contact WindGypsy (916) 743-6293. ATTACK DUCK- DZ, 180, 68 lbs., bright red leading edge, tan canvas bag. Stolen May 26, 1989 from Denver CO. Contact Richard Davis, Jr. (303) 9978-1984 REWARD. STOLEN: LAKE ELSINORE AREA - Ball 652 total energy probe. Deluxe Package, serial #14338. Keith Lamb (714) 679-8994. TWO COCCOON HARNESSES - 1 green, 1 black. 22-gore parachute, white. 1 helmet. WHERE: On Highway 76 across from Pauma Valley Golf Course, Pa urn a, CA. WHE.N: April 22, 1989. $150 reward for info/ return. Contact: Melvin B. Asher (213) 949-2113 x255. RAYMOND EQUALIZER POD HARNESS - Black and White with rainbow chevron, size 5'7'', 135 lbs. Ball flight deck #652 - SIN 7067. Odyssey parachute, red, 24 feet, S/N 1536. Bell helmet, 10 years old. All in large tan flight bag. Stolen Feb. 26, 1989, Wheatridge, CO area. Contact: Harry J Geisler, 6890 West 33rd Ave., Wheatridge C0,80033. (303) 233-2976. HP I - Black L.E. Yellow undersurface, white top and paucha insignia on under wing, alone forever sticker on right undersurface. Orange flight bag, w /black flight designs. Cocoon harness, yellow Romer helmet, flight suit. Stolen along with truck on Nov. 15th, 1988. MAGIC ill 177 - Gold L.E. (small tears on L.E.) Blue undersurface. Small blue wedge on main body. Stolen in Portland, OR, in August 1988. Contact Oregon Airwave (503) 245-2636.
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RAYMOND POD HARNESS W/PARACHUTE Bright blue, rainbow stripe up both legs. White bell helmet. Litek vario held together by duct tape. Stolen August 2, Madison, WI. All in a bright blue brand new bag with black straps. Call Tammy Burcar at (608) 2561599. ECLIPSE 17 - Yellow L.E., purple midsection, white T.E. Serial # EM6158. Stolen July 20th, Marina storage area. Contact Steve Brown, (408)288-4130. HIGH ENERGY - Cocoon harness, converts to back pack, blue with rainbow chevron stripe. 0d yssey parachute with red bridle, Ball vario 652, SN 4588, !COM FM radio, model & number OC02AT and SN 406-066115. 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.
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STOLEN WINGS arc 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.
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
Advanced Air Technology ........... 21 AirWorks ........................................ 39 Ball Varios ........................................ 2 Big Wing ......................................... 13 Bredel Tours ................................... 37 Ballistic Recovery Systems ........... 48 Colorado Hang Gliding ................ 14 Delta Wing .......................... 35,37,BC Hall Bros ......................................... 37 High Energy Sports ....................... 37 Jigmaster ......................................... 39 Kitty Hawk Kites ............................. 2 Lookout Mt. Flight Park ............... 33 Morningside Hang Gliders ............ 2 Mountain Wings ............................ 29 Moyes .............................................. 42 Pacific Airwave ................................ 1 Publitec ........................................... 36 Ron Hurst ....................................... 20 Seedwings ......................................... 9 Sport Aviation Publications ......... 21 UP International .............................. 4 USHGA ................................. IFC,IBC Wills Wing ...................................... 12 Windgypsy ..................................... 23
B R S - 4 - H G Model INFORMATION • 1 • System designed and thoroughly in-flight tested by WorldClass pilot Bruce Case (in consultation with Wills Wing). •2• Rocket-fast, 2-second deployment with low altitude capability. •3• Less likely to entangle in a spinning or tumbling glider. •4• Safe pilot operation. •5• Integral, harness-only installation (no glider attachment!). •6• Protected against accidental deployment; system not "armed" until firing handle is pulled. •7• Resistant to handling abuse.
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USHGA Merchandise Order Form BOOKS Right Stuff for Hang Glider Pilots by Erik Fair. Reprint of columns from Hang Gliding magazine. Light humor, overview of sport, launch/landing techniques, personalities .................................. $7.95_ _ __ 1988 USHGA Calendar. 12" x 12" full-color pictorial. Big date squares for notes, appointments ..................................... $5.00_ _ __ 1989 USHGA Calendar. 12" x 12" full-color pictorial. Big date squares for notes, appointments ..................................... $9.95_ _ __ BOOKS-BASICS AND CLASSICS Manbirds by Maralys Wills. Entertainingly takes the reader from hang gliding's past to its soaring present. 150 black and white photos, 8 pages color, 40-page appendix ........................................................................... $7.95_ _ __ USHGA Instructor Manual. Complete requirements, syllabus, teaching methods ........................................................... $5.00_ _ __ Hang Gilding by Dan Poynter. 8th edition. Basic handbook on hang gliding .................................................................... $7.50_ _ __ Flying Conditions by Dennis Pagen. Micrometeorology for pilots. 90 illustrations ........................................................... $7.50_ _ __ Hang Gilding Flying Skills (NEW EDITION) by Dennis Pagen. Beginner to Intermediate instruction manual. ..................................................................................................................... $9.95_ _ __ Hang Gilding Techniques by Dennis Pagan. Intermediate to Advanced pilots, covering cross-country, competition and powered flying ................................................................................................................... $7.50_ _ __ Manned Kiting by Dan Poynter. Handbook on tow-launched hang gliding. Methods, equipment. ................................... $4.50_ _ __ Federal Aviation Regulations for Pilots, 1989 edition. Required study material for ratings ........................................... $7.95 _ _ __ FAI Sporting Code for Hang Gliders. Requirements/procedures for record attempts .................................................... $3.00 _ _ __ USHGA Record Attempt Kit with FAI Sporting License. (Birthdate Birthplace ................................................................... $1 o.oo____ Hang Gliding Manual and Log by Dan Poynter. For beginners. An asset to instructors. 24 pages ................................. $1.50_ _ __ Deluxe Log Book published by Lookout Mt. 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Velcro closure, photo/card insert, machine wash ............................... $8.95_ _ __ APPAREL and ACCESSORIES-:::CLASSICS USHGA "Hang Gliding" T-Shlrt. 100% heavyweight cotton. Horizontal color bar chest design. Circle color/size/women. WHITE or TAN. Sizes: S M L XL ......................................................................................... $8.00 USHGA Emblem T-Shlrt. Our original, 100% heavyweight cotton. 1O" circular chest logo. ---Circle color/size. Men's only. LIGHT BLUE or TAN. Sizes: S M L XL. ........................................................................ $8.00_ _ __ USHGA Emblem Baseball Cap. Foam Front, white mesh back, adjustable size. Circle color choice. NAVY, ORANGE, GOLD ................................................................................................................ $5.00_ _ __ USHGA Belt Buckle. Solid bronze, sculpted relief, custom design. 3-1/4" x 2-1/4" ........................................................ $12.00_ _ __ USHGA Sew-On Emblem. Embroidered logo for blazers, flight gear bags, etc. 3" circle ................................................. $1.25_ _ __ USHGA Emblem Decal. Full color, water transfer decal for inside or outside surfaces ...................................................... $.25_ _ __ License Plate Frame. "I'd rather be hang gliding." Blue lettering on white plastic frame .................................................. $5.50_ _ __ HANG GLIDING BACK ISSUES All issues prior to 1982, as available, $1.50 each. 1982 to current are $2.00 each. Back issues are listed separately. Request an issue listing with check mark at right. 0
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As you ~ ·o a customed to your LITE DREAM you'll notice how quickly your f'ymg skills Improve. You'll delight at how the LITE DREAM 1s maneuverable as he is toreiving as you advance rapidly through the learning stages.
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