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Volume 20

CONTENTS

Issue No. 5

(US PS 017-970-20)

Features

Columns

17 Hang Gliding In Certain Airspace

12 Accident Review compiled hy D011g Hildreth A look at the recent membership survey.

hy Glen Nicolet TI1e las! in the ~eries on FAR's and hang

24 Hang Gliding 101

gliding.

21 Flight From Roraima

hy G.W. Meadows Page 21

G.W. kicks off a new I-fang Gliding column for new pilots.

hy Hemando Arna/ Flying over an ancient land.

38 USHGA Reports

26 Places To Fly- Brazil

Introducing USHGA's new insurance programs-by Jeff Elgart. National Coordin,u ing Committe Repon- by Dennis Pagen.

© /990 hy Dennis Pagen A tour of an exotic country that is rapidly becoming prominent in the hang gliding world.

34 Accident Trends

56 Product Lines hy Dan Johnson Page 24

G lider brand market share, paragl iding opinions. Owens Swift and more.

hy Briggs Christie A look at causes and cures.

Departments 5 Aim1ail 8 Update 10 Calendar of Events Page 26 COVER: SoHring over Tea K ettle Mt., Monlana.

1hc gmeway to Glac ier Nation al Park. Photo by Kirk B urri ~.

CENTRRSPREAD: Larry Tudor nie, his HP AT at Piedra Bonita, Brazil. near Rio de Janeiro. Pho10

by Larry Tudor. See B r,,zil stOJ)' on page 26.

32 Ratings 48 Classified Advertising 55 Index to Advertisers 55 Stolen Wings

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES IN PUBLICATIONS: T he materi al pre,en1ed here h publ ished as piir1 of an information d isseminaiion ,ervicc for USI-IGA member~. The USHGA makes no warran ties or representation~ and assumes no liability concerning the valid i1y of any adv ice. opinion or recommendation expressed in l he nrnterial. A ll individu als rely ing upon the mate.rial do so at their own risk. Copyrighl © 1990 United Slates Hang G liding Association. Inc. Al l rig ht~ re~ervcd to /-fu11,~ Gliding and indiv idual contributors.

MAY 1990

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Some things are worth waiting for.

Pilots waiting for de livery of new Wills Wing gliders are having to wait longer than either they or we want them to. In the first four months of this year we have shipped more gliders than in any four month period in our seventeen year history. Even so, our production has not kept pace with new orders. There are other brands of gliders that can be had in much shoner delivery times, but it seems that most pilots who demo a Wills Wing glider insist on waiting for one. We make about a thousand gliders a year, but we make them one glider at a time. When it comes time for us to make your glider, we'll g ive it the same care and attention that we give to every Wills Wing.

In the meantime, if you just can't wait, please call us. There are a number of dealers with production slots booked, or with inventory gliders in hand, and we would be happy to refer you to a dealer in your area who can get you timely delivery on a new Wills Wing glider. Thank you for your understanding and your suppon. Please fly safely.

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Gil Dodgen, Editor/Art Director John Heiney, Doug Rice, Leroy Grannis, Eric Raymond. Photographers Harry Martin, Illustrator Tim Rinker, Design Consultant Office Staff Jerry Bruning. Executive Director Chris Soulard. Advertising Laurie Rodriguez, Member Services P.J. More. Office Operations Patti Gamara. Member Services Jett Elgart. Merchandise Services USHGA Officers and Executive Committee: Russ Locke. President Jim Zeise!. Vice President Gregg Lawless. Secretary Dan Johnson. Treasurer REGION l: Gene Matthews. REGION 2: Ken Brown, Russ Locke. REGION 3: Bill Bennett. Sandy King.

Gregg Lawless. REGION 4: Mark Macho, Jim Zeiset.

REGION 5: Mike King. REGION 6: Ron Kenney.

REGION 7: Marty Bunner. REGION 8: Bud Brown, Jr. REGION 9: Pete Lehmann, Jeff Simms. REGION 10: Matt Taber. REGIONl 1: Carl Boddie. REGION 12: Paul Voight, Paul Rlkert. DIRECTORS ATLARGE: Dan Johnson, Dick Heckman, Mark Bennett.Joe Greblo.

Dennis Pagen. HONORARY DIRECTORS: Liz Sharp, Mike Meier. Bob Thompson, Tom Kreyche. Jan Johnson.

The United Stoles Hang Gliding Association Inc. is a division of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) which is the official representative of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI). of the world governing body for sport aviation. The NAA. which represents the U.S. at FAI meetings. has delegated to the USHGA supervision of FAl-related hang gliding activities such as record attempts and competition sanctions.

HANG GLIDING magazine is published for hang gliding sport enthusiasts to create further interest in the sport. by a means of open communication and to advance hong gliding methods and safety.

Contributions are welcome. Anyone is invited to contribute articles, photos, and illustrations concerning hang gliding activities. If the material is to be returned. a stamped. self-addressed return envelope must be enclosed. Notification must be made of submission to other hang gliding publications. HANG GLIDING magazine reserves the right to edit contributions where necessary. The Association and publication do not assume responsibility for the material or opinions of contributors. HANG GLIDING editorial offices: 6950 Aragon Circle, Suite 6, Buena Park, CA 90620 (714) 9943050.

HANG GLIDING (USPS O17-970) is published monthly by the United States Hang Gliding Association. Inc ..

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The USHGA is 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 per year ($42 Canada & Mexico, $47 foreign); subscription rates only are $29.00 ($32 Canada & Mexico, $37 foreign).

Changes of address should be sent six weeks in advance, including name, USHGA number. previous and new address, and a mailing label from a recent issue.

POSTMASTER: SEND CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO: UNITED STATES HANG GLIDING ASSN .. P.O. BOX 8300, Colorado Springs, CO 80933.

May 1990

Volume 20, Issue No. 5

AIRMAIL A 1101c 10 /crtff 1t'l'itcrsji'o111 rhc editor: \l'c ({/'£' getting a /or of c.rce//cnt lcrtas To the editor ({lie//' 111 1J1((k/11g (//1 ctfim ro p11hlis!, II/OSI ull o( lhl'lll. UnfrJrll//1(1/CI_\', SJ)({('(' is li111i1cd. fn· to keep your letrcr short (({ .1inglc l_\'J)Cll'J'ilten. do11hle-.1·1wced J)({gc). Gct w the point, ancl plca.1c ({c/drcss on/_r onc ToJJic. This 11·m· 1\'c'// he ah/c 10 hear as 111an_r poillls o/' 1·icll' as possihlc. !(rn11r /ertcr is too /011g /' II hc fr)!'('('(/ lo cc/it ii, Ulll/ _\'0/1°// gel 1//([c/ al 111e/1Jr /cm'ing 0111 the hes/ pal'/. /11 adclition. pleasc don' I srnd FAX cs. s11111dgcd p/10/ocoJJics orfctclcd do1-111arri.r prilll011/s. This 1rnr I rnn scan ymtr /ettcr 1\'hic!, sarc.1 111e a lot o( t_rping.

PARAGLIDER SQUAWKING Dear Editor.

I can't believe all this squall'king about whether or not to include paragliclers in our sport.

I mean what"s the difference'? We both drive or hike to launch. 'vVe set up. We hook in.

We run off in an up cycle. We turn and work the ridge lift. We rind a thermal. We circle. We climb. We get low and land and exchange tall tales in the LZ. We sere\\' up. launch in bad \\'Cather or crash and hurt ourselves. Sometimes ll'e take off or lane! where we arc not ll'anted.

About the only clear difference I can see is that hang gliders nmv have pre-loaded airframes. In the old clays l had to rnn a fe\\' steps to inflate my Raven. IO 1vlcter and Condor. Paragl iclers still have to do this (although even this is changing}. Paragliders arc using and will continue to use our sites for identical purposes.

Ultralights were a different kettle of fish altogether. They power up and land anywhere they want to and go anywhere their fuel and the law allow them.

What is this sport missing? A vibrant and energetic source or new blood. What do they have to offer'? A vibrant ancl energetic source of nell' blood! What do we have to offer in rcturn·J An opportunity to help them avoid many of the mistakes that cost us so dearly while our sport \\'as still young-safety tips. information on sensitive sites and an open forum in which to communicate. The question may not be whether or not we should let them join us. but whether or not they have need of us.

In summary. l have to say that these arc really neat people. They are welcome to fly with me anytime at our sites. Let's not be dinosaurs. but rather Jet's go out and enjoy some dynamite soaring.

l cannot think of a more appropriate pictun, or our future than the cover photo of the January. 1990 /fang G!icli11g issue.

Freel Wilson Victoria. BC. Canada

PARAGLIDERS & INSURANCE Dear Editor.

Quite often I read about the numbers or paragliders in Europe and how successfully they have been merged with hang gliders. It's true that there me lots of paragliders operating together with hang gliders in relatively peaccruJ coexistence. but there are differences in the way they are managed which the USHGA is not addressing.

I am a Region 8 pilot who has been living in France for the last three years and while l do not fly paragliclcrs I have lots of friends who do. In France there is no problem with insurance. If you have an activity the French government will ensure that you have insurance coverage. They do not have the problem the USHGA has getting insurance. This is the single most important issue with the merging of paragliders into USHGA. If by virtue of a paraglider· s designation as a class III hang glider they are automatically included in the USI-IGA ·s insurance program. l think we are setting ourselves up for a big problem. I can't quote the exact figures but I can tell you. and it behooves the USHGA to orricially investigate this point. the paragliclers don't have a very good safety record here in France. We all know the problems the USHGA has had getting insurance in the past. With this aclclcd liability we are only making it more difficult for ourselves in the future.

John Connolly Chemin des Saouves. France

FATALITY OBJECTION Dear Editor.

I strongly object to the inclusion or Jonathan Hill in the list of 1989 hang gliding fatalities published in the i\1larch issue of Hang G!icling. The circumstances of his death lead me to this conclusion: A novice pilot attempting a loop at 500 feet against the strong advise of experienced pilots is not an accident. The outcome of this action was as predictable as it \\'as stupid. People who use shotguns to commit suicide. or ll'ho lose at Russian Roulette

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AIRMAIL are not listed as hunting accidents.

It is bad enough lo lose friends, even before you meet them, to the real risks of our sport. Do not taint their memory by including him in the list of our honored dead.

Please do not take this as a criticism of the content of the article or of the fine job Doug Hildreth does of reporting this most serious aspect of our sport.

Tom Phillips Huntsville, AL

FREE HANG GLIDING INSTRUCTION! Dear Editor, Learning how to ny hang gliders in the Baltimore or Washington, DC area has been a trying experience. Virtually no full-time hang gliding shop exists in the area. Those students able to learn have often been left thirsting for more specific information and knowledge.

Now, the Maryland Hang Gliding Association has arranged to sponsor hang gliding classes. Richard Hays, one of our original members, a Hang V pilot, certified Basic and Advanced Instructor, Observer and Examiner, has donated his time and effort to teach hang gliding Ji'l'I' preceding each meeting of the MHGA. The concept is a sound one that benefits all involved, especially newcomers to the sport.

Where else can you get lessons for free? Furthermore, the lessons act as a new member enrollment incentive for the club, as well as helping create better-informed, smarter, more safety conscious future pilots. The original idea was to cover material that would prepare a new pilot to pass his or her Beginner and Novice USHGA written and oral exam. This was to be accomplished in a series of classes of one hour each. At the encl of this three-class set the participants would actually take the written exam to sec how much knowledge was attained. This then would serve to help better prepare a new student for his (her) first actual "on-the-slope'' lesson, or fill in any "blanks" that may have existed during lessons outside the MHGA-sponsored class.

Reality dictated that to adequately cover all the material to accomplish this task. the classes would have to run longer than the originally estimated one hour. Instead, each class became a four-hour endeavor running from 6:00 p.m. to I 0:00 p.m. for a total of 12 hours of free instruction! In addition. the club's flight director volunteered to meet those participat-

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ing in the classes at 5:00 p.m. for free instruction on how to assemble, pick up and hold, and run with aglicleron level ground. Special thanks to our 1989 Flight Director Danny Brotto for volunteering his time for the ground-handling portion of the class. The only segment of training we intentionally avoided was the actual inflight portion. This could be better provided by a commercial enterprise of our recommendation.

The program is an overwhelming success with many newcomers taking advantage of the club's newly-clevelopecl resource. In the encl we accomplished what we set out to do: promote the MHGA, the sport of hang gliding, and develop new pilots into well-infonnecl, smart, safety-oriented individuals. Many thanks to Richard Hays for his donation of time and effort.

Due lo the success of Richard's classes, the Maryland Hang Gliding Association will again offer FREE INSTRUCTION during the 1990 season. Check for times, locations and curriculums in the Windridl'l' monthly newsletter. We meet the first Thursday of the month at Oregon Ridge Park. The Maryland Hang Gliding Association can be reached at P.O. Box 1031, Hunt Valley, MD 21030.

Bill Roberts Hanover. MD

WEDDING CONGRATS Dear Editor, I imagine I speak for all the single ladies in the hang gliding community when I express my sadness at hearing of Dennis Pagen 's recent marriage. Anyway, congratulations to Dennis and his bride, Claire, and best wishes.

Lucky girl!

An Admirer

POLITICAL P(HVER Dear Editor.

"If we clo not act responsibly, we will lose our independence as a non-regulated organization."

Where did these words come from'? l can't find them in f'AR 103, and they don't seem to be in the Ten Commandments' fine print, yet in various forms they have become a fundamental part of the hang gliding lexicon. However. it has been a long time since the threat has

been restated so forcefully as it was m the recent article, '·fAR's, PCA, & Hang Gliding.~~ Since I started flying hang gliders in 1981, I have heard similar phrases uttered with religious fervor from California to Tennessee. "If we (you fill in the blank) we're going to lose the site." Sometimes, it seems that if we fail to bath regularly or buy the right brand of toothpaste '·we '11 lose the site."

Frankly, I think it's the wrong attitude.

Flying hang gliders is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, I think flying foot-launched aircraft is one of man's greatest accomplishments. Yet, we as pilots seem to feel as though we are infringing on the good will of others if we fly. I think it's time for a change. I think it's time for us to realize that flying hang gliders is a legitimate activity, that we have a right to fly, and that we will not necessarily '·Jose the site" or "risk our independence" just because a single individual flies above 18,000 feet or gets killed.

A case in point: While living in California, I used to fly at Eel Levin. It is a beautiful site ancl there was some concern about its future when a pilot was killed there about seven years ago. We thought we might ·'lose the site," but our fears were unfounded. The park administration, at that time, understood that these things happen. As it turns out, what we should have feared was the capricious nature of politicians. It seems to me that we pilots are so fearful because we have little or no power over the politics that drive lane! use decisions regarding hang gliding. If a site is threatened, the best we can do is start a petition drive.

The USHGA is a national organization, yet we seem to have all the political clout of a 4-H club. To overcome this impotence. the USI-IGA should form a site preservation task force, retain a good lawyer who is an expert in public land use issues and .fight. In this way, when a site becomes threatened or new restrictive regulations arc being considered, an experienced, knowledgeable team can respond quickly and do battle in the political arena to protect ot11· interests. Local political officials will be ;nuch more reluctant lo arbitrarily close a flying site once they come to know that every time they start talking about banning flying, they will be facing restraining orders and lawsuits. I believe most members would be willing to contribute to a fund devoted to such an effort, or support a modest raise in clues, if they felt the USI-IGA would send the task force to back them up, when or if their local site became threatened.

Without question, it is important for pi-

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,md to try and 111ai11tai11 a good rapport with tile public ;111d individu:1h responsible for rlying sites. l !owcvcr, good will alone is 1101 enough to insure that sites will be preserved and that ha11g gliding will continue to be self rqrnlatecL The US!!(,;\ needs to grow some political power so tlrnt it c,111 fight ror the interests or its 111c111· hers.

nervous system, identifying it as ,I factor in many aircralt mishaps. i\11 excellent summary or one or these sludics was 1m:scntcd in J<J85 //1111,~ (ilit!ing.

Steve Kessinger Sebastopol, ( 'J\

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Dear hlitor I would like to congrat1ilatc all the tow drivers and tow pilots on the cxcellc11t record :1chicvcd for l<J8<), (no fatalities six rL'pmtcd accidents). ( incrc;1sc i11 activities anoss North i\111nica, I think it's evident 1s not j11,t :111 experimental form or hang gliding :1s ii was 011cc considered. There is no doubt that a co11scious c·Jlort by tow drivers a11d tow pilots was the 1rn1jnr contrihulinp faclor in nm rcccmL I11 addition, improved gl idcr dcsig11 ,111d l>citcr pilot training has al.so hel1wd improve tow

Chris (,agli,rno San i\ntonio. TX

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Dear Fclitor.

Mr. response to Mr. lctlcr in the March issue only proves his up and looking slupid. Mr. Kaye. ahrnn I admire you and yom rricnds' adherence to 1hc cight,ho1ir bottle lo throtlil' rule and that what the Fi\;\ stall's w, m;mclatory in Fi\R <JI. 11.

I lowevcr, many recent studies have show111h,11 the effects or alcohol and more importantly the h:mgovcr and ratigue alkrward on a pi, lot's pcrform,mce arc much more pronounn·d than previously thought.

[1 is now recognL,cd by the Fi\i\ and the military tl1at the cight,hour bottle to thrnltlc rule is ;\ 111ore realistic approach is to allow a minimum of I homs and preferably up to hours to elapse bclwccn liquor con, su111ptio11 and flying. i\ir Force and acci dent review boards have round direct relation, ships between aircrew pcrfonrnmcc and the fatigue caused hy the alkrcllcch of alcol10J 011

M.\Y l<J<J()

Dc,ir Lditor, I would like the chance to correct lhc hapless or Bi\SF jumping prcscn1cd by Roger Lockwood Jetter in the Marek Jl)')() issue. Ile stall's, ";\s a ranger in Yosemite I h:1d to go look for the remains or base j11111pcrs who decided to jump lrorn the point at nighL Luck· ily usually were found in one "This su11c1ncnt is ;111 uninformed allro11t to ,ill Bi\SF First. BASF is an acronym rm Building, i\ntL'1111a, Sp;icr• and Earth and should be writ ten as Bi\Sl: not h,1sc. The first parnchule ever made were rrom fixed objcl'!s and has a rich and colorful history. has hcCII on in Yoscmitc for over lcn years and jumps i1110 the thous:mds have taken 11ight jumps there is clcsirnhlc for lhe c,ilmcr wind condil ions and s0111etimcs necessary lo avoid lhc hostile pur· suil or park rangers.

Bi\SEjumpcrs just don 'I cast themselves over the and hope ii all works oul all right You don't survive thcscjumps hy bei11g lucky.

The procedures ,llld equipment rcquirL·111ents have been worked oul jumpers who, like early hang pilots, sometimes gave their loved and believed in. lives for a sport The of lli\Sr: jumping arc many.

Y011 fly your body: you arc the airfoil. To frecfa!L in rull control, alongside a building or other type or rixcd ohjccl is ,1 indescribable sensation.

When I stop to watch lhe h,mg glider at Torrey Pines I don'I think that pilots bcc,1use they don't cxpcrirnce frcdall they'rc all a bunch or geeks. I Ccel their joy! The tone of air bias that pervades Mr. Lockwood's lcltcr is obvious. I k ca11 '1 appreciate BJ\SE jumping or To him, am! sadly lo many other air,mindcd souls, theirs is lhe only way 10 fly!

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USHGA is striving to get the word about hang gliding out to the public. In order to do this the magazine needs to be on newsstands around the world. To insure proper distribution, the bar code needed lo be added. USHGA apologizes for this minor inconvenience but it was necessary for future distribution of our magazine.

Dream 220 to instruct students 2,000 feet above scenic Currituck Beach and the Atlantic Ocean.

All lessons are conducted by Master pilot, Tandem II, Advanced Instructor Greg De Wolf, and are customized to the incliviclual.

Greg comments, "Making hang gliding available to those who would like to learn in a non-strenuous, more enjoyable, safer environment is my primary objective. Having a professional by the student's side on the glider is the best way to accomplish this goal." Contact: Corolla Flight, Box I 021, Kitty 1-lawk, NC 27949 (919) 261-6166.

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Kitty 1-!awk Kites and the Dare County Jaycees are pleased to announce the l 8th installment of the nation's longest-running hang gliding competition, May I 1-13. Forty to 50 pilots are expected to attend this year and the competition is open to all le\'els of skill. Events include duration, spot landing and slalom.

The meet also includes many social events, including hang gliding video watching and a street dance. Francis Rogallo, the father of the modern sport, will be guest speaker and will present awards. In addition, on the Monday following the Spectacular, KHK is sponsoring its first truck towing fun meet. Contact: Nancy Figiel at Kitty Hawk Kites (919) 441-4124.

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SAFARI TOURS John Olson of Safari Mexico has introclucecl his new Safari Tours. In June he offers Safari Tahoe, guiclecl tours through the wilds of Reno, NV. This tour is designed for Hang !l's with at least three high nights ar advancing Hang lll's. Price is $695 which includes lodging, rides, retrieval, glider rental ancl tour guide for seven clays. Gliders available include Vision MK !V's, Magic Formulas and Kisses.

Contact: Welcome Aboard Travel (800) 8242584.

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If a winch can hold 2,000' of 1/4" line it will hold about 3,300' of the 3/16" variety.

The new tow line weighs . 7 lbs./100' as compared to 1.14 lbs./100' for 1/4", and l.2 lbs./100' for polypropylene. The 25%: smaller cross section also means less drag. The 3/16" line has a breaking strength of 940 lbs. and is made from a UV resistant material. Contact: Cajun Hang Gliding, 110 Kent Cir., LaFayette, LA 70508 (318) 981-8372.

COROLLA FLIGHT Greg DeWolf of Fly America fame announces the opening of Corolla Flight, a hang gliding school cleclicatecl to tandem instruction.

Located on the beach, 20 miles north of Kitty Hawk, NC, the school employs an Airtime of Lubbock truck tow system and a Delta Wing

most glider manufacturers, and directed and supervised by USHGA Director Sanely King. this year's contest is off to a flying start.

You fly where you want, when you want, how you want and with whom you want until Oct. 31. Only the best two flights are scored.

Prizes include 50',f of the entry fees and a new Z-1 or Z-2 harness from Wills Wing. Contact: Winclsports (818) 988-0111.

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Using advanced surface-mount technology the designers packaged the electronics in the same small case used by the gh 1350c altimeter. It measures 4" x 2-l/2" x 1-1/2".

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1990 WOMEN'S TEAM X-C CHAMPIONSHIPS This meet will be held at various site, in Southern Idaho and is designed to give women pilots a chance to earn women ·s world team points. Prizes will be offered for women. team and overal I placements.

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Calendar Of Events Until Oct. 31: 1990 So. Cal. X-C Compelilion. Open distance, best 2 flights of season wins. Entry fees: Class A 575, Class 13 $50. Prizes to top places. Contact: Windspans Soaring Center (818) 988-0111 or The Hang Gliding Cenler (619) 450-9008 for details.

Until Mar 20: Region 9 Regionals. (weekends). Contact: (304) 622-4475.

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May I 1-13: 181h Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular. June 28: Hang gliding camp. June 9-10: ivlt. clinic. June 2324: Truck towing seminar. July 14·15: Ml. clinic. Se11t.

15-16: Ml. clinic. Oct. 6-7: Truck towing seminar. Oct. 13-19: Hang gliding camp. Oct. 20-21: Ml. clinic. Nov. 7•8: KHK/Shenandoah Valley instructor lly-in. Con1ac1: Killy Hawk Kites, P.O. Box 340, Nags Head, NC 27959 (919)441-4124.

ivtny 4: Ground ~chool dinner. May 5-6, I 2-13: Fun meet.

May 18-25: AZ XC trip. June 7-13: Thermal camp . .lune JO-July 8: CA flying 1our. Aug. 17-26: Owens Valley Assaull. AUG: 15th Annual Gateway Fly-In. Con1ac1: The Hang Gliding Center (619)-150-9008.

Ma~· 4-6: Tenth Anniversary Bash & Fly-In of the Maryland HG A~sn .. ar High Rock, iv1D. Camping, party, llying, good people. Contact: Kale Spoont. Vice Pres. (301) 235-3518.

May 4-6: Monterey Bay Steeplechase. May I 9: Novice ground school. i\:lay 27-June 2: Ridge soaring camp.

June 3-9: Ridge soaring camp. Contact: \Vestern Hang Gliders. P.O. !lox 828, Marina, CA 93933 (408) 38-l-

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iVlay 17-31: NAA luxury motorcoach tour of Zhivago's Russia. Contact: Russian Travel Bureau, 225 E. 44th S1.. NY, NY 10017 (212) 986-1500.

May 19-20: 9th Annual Treasure Valley Mecl near Boise.

ID. Contacl: Audrey Streib (208) 392-4330. i\'lay 19-June J: \Vcekends only Region 8 Regionals at l'vh.

Ascurncy, Vermont. X-C format. Preregistration S 15.

Contact: Jim Hugo. RR 2 Box 52. Springfield. VT 05156 (802) 885-9282 evenings.

May 23-June 3: Region XII Regionals, Ellenville. NY. Contact: Paul Voight (914) 744-3317.

May 26-28: Memorial Weekend Fly-Ins al Sand Turn near Dayton, Wyoming. Contact: Jim Bowman (307) 6559848. Also at Pine [\,fr. near Bene\. Oregon. Contact: Robin Ritter (5m) 389-3899.

May 26-28: 12th Annual Dry Canyon f-ly-ln. Three clays of fun and competition in Alamogordo, Nlvl, "The Soar Spot of New fvtexico." Contact: Louis Godman (505) -l3-l-U6-l I or QJ Wilson (505) 434-200 I. May 26-2)1: Girls Wanna Go r:Jy tly-in, I-IG & paraglidcrs.

Point of the Mi.. Draper. UT. Fun flying, competition, demo days. Contacl: P.O. Rox 757. Draper, UT 84020 (801)571-8787. ~fay 26-28: Region 6 Championships. Contact: Ron Kenney (316) 697-2577.

June 2-3: Basic & ,,dvanced ICP. Torrey Pines. CA. Contact: Joe Bill Henry (619) 452-3202.

May 5-6: 4th American X-C Hang Gliding Championships at Moore Ml., near Taylorsville, NC. Fun. barbecue, music, spot landing. duration, one-on-one. X-C. Entry 535 competitors. S20 free llycrs. Pilots· meeting 10 a.m. at launch. Contacl: Travis Bryant (919) 758-9331 or Davie! Thompson (70-l) 552-0988 or just show up.

May 5-6: 4th Annual Stewan Smith Memorial Fly-In, al beautiful ivloorc fvlt., NC. Cash prizes. trophies. good

food, free camping, demo gliders. Conlacl: Ben Burril

June 9- I 6: Tyrolean World Maslcrs & prelims to the 2nd women's world meet. Contact: Postfach 31, A-6345, Kossen(fyrol. Austria lei. 05375-6559 or 2160 FAX 05375-6989.

June 9-17: 2nd Great Pennsylvania Ultralight gathering at Freedom Flyer Airpark. RI. 220, Osterburg. PA. Conlact: Chet Stryker, P.O. Box 423. Huntingdon, PA 16652 (814) 6-!3-5027 or Don Ickes (814) 276-3353.

(704) 392-3765 or Travis Bryant (704) 758-9331.

May 5- 7: ICP Basic at Airtime of San ('rancisco, CA. Conlact: Jeff Greenbaum (415) 566-3893.

May 5-12: Open Cup ··Peace." l\lay 25-June 8: USSR Nationals in Alma-Ata. June 29-23: USSR Women's

Nalionals. July 6-20: Kisil Championship,;,; of Ru-;sia.

August: USSR Cup in Yalta. Foreign piloLs invited.

Contact: Vadim Kakurin, General Director, or Alexander Gaidarly, Manager of Protocol. INTERAERO, ul.

Panfilova, 20, 125080 Moscow, USSR, tel. 158--1895. f'AX 9430059.

June 13: Basic !CP. June 15: Advanced ICP. Point of the Mt.. Salt Lake City, UT. Contact: Al Gochnan, 5120 Williams fork Trail, #108, Boulder. CO 80301 (303J 530--1882. .June 23·24: Summer Solslice Fly-In hosted by hee Spiril flight in Elmira, NY. Fun fly-in. 5 sites. party for pilots & friends. Conlacl (evenings): Gordy (607) 565-9758 or Joanne (607) 739-0912.

June 23-24: I 81h Annual Cochrane Meel. HG and paragliding. Con1acl: Vincene Muller. RR #2, Cochrane. Alberta. Canada (-l03J 943-6760.

i\Iar 11-13: 18th Annual Hn1JgGJidingSpcctaci1br.Jockc{s Ridge, I lags 1-Icacl, NC. Contact: Steve \Vcnclt (919) -!41-4124.

June 23-26: ScotL Challenge/Southern California Regionals. Six round\. USHGA ~anctioncd. Kagel l'vlt .. Sy Imar.

~lay 12-20: Supcrleaguc (the "\Vorkl Series" of hang glid-

CA. Contact: Don Quackcnbu')h. True Flight Concepts (818) 367-6050.

ing) Round I, Newton, Wales. ~lay 26-June 3: Round 2, Lake Como, Italy. July 14-22: Round 3. Montreu,.

Switzerland. Contact: Supcrlcaguc. 2 Cypru~ St.. Bellmal Green. London E2 ONN ENGLAND tel. (01) 981-59.\1. ~lay 15-24: 6th Himalayan Hang Gliding Open, Kangra Valley, I limachal Pradesh. India. Cash prizes. Novice and X-C competitions. Contact: Tourism Development Corp .. Ritz Annexe, Shimla-171 001 lei. 329.\.

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June 24-July 1: 1990 Canadian Nationals. ('viont Yama~ka.

Quebec ( I hr. eas1 of Mon1real). U.S. pilols welcome.

Contacl: Robert Boileau. 396 Chemin St.-Louis. PointcClaire. Quebec. Canada H9R 2A2 (5141 695-1635 (home), t51-l) 3.13-8420 (work).

June 29-July 2: Big Spring, TX competilion warm-up for Hobbs, NM meel. S30 enlry. Tow launch, X-C tasks.

Contact: Red River AircrafL -1811 Red River. Austin, TX 78751 (512) 467-2529.

June 30-July 2: L.:SHGA Region IV Championships & Nationab warm-up, Dinosaur, Colorado. S60 before June I. S75 June I or after. Contact: Chris Reynolds.

Rocky Mt. Glide, Co .. Box 281. Conifer, CO 80-!33 (303) 331-28-l I. July -l- 7: 7th Annual Rachel or Ml. Fly-In and Pig Rons!.

Grant Montana. Friendly competition, mountain !lying. towing. Silver belt buckle for longcsl llight. Contact: Monte Ellioll (-!06) 681-3144, or Dan Gravage (406) 222-72-lO. July 4-8. Rogue Valley (Oregon) HGA Umpteenth Annual Lakeview l'iy-ln. Em family fly-in- X-C. 22+ mile Abert Rim ridgi.:: flying, late afternoon glas\-off to 10.00()'_ Contacl: Greg Chrisiensen. P.O. !lox 17.

Lakeview, OR 97630 (503) 947-4439. or Doug Hildrelh. I 025 E. Main St., Medford, OR 97504 (503 I 779-52-lO.

July 5-8: Hobbs, Ne\\' Mexico (home of the Soaring Society) Hang Gliding Festival. Novice (duration. spot landings & homb drop) and X-C competition. Tow launch.

Contact: l lobbs Chamber or Commerce, -WO N, L',,farland, Hobbs, NM 88240 (505) 397-3202. .July 7-13: Chelan Classic. July 5-6 practice days. Contacl: Richard Girard (206) 788-4029.

July 12-15: Chicago Air & Wa1e1 Show. Contacl: Tom Wicncek, 8757 Sunshine Ct .. Orland Par,. IL 60-!62.

July 13-16: Uvalde, TX Regionals, sanctioned, S30 cnlry.

Tow, X-C. Contact: PSA, 9203 Dartbrook #3. San Antonio, TX 78240 (512) 558-659-l.

July 21-22: Buffalo Bill Days Fly-In. ci\'iC festival/parade.

Contact: Ludwig or Terry, Golden Wings, Golden. CO (303) 278- 718 I. .July 27-29: Hearne, TX Fun Fly. Tow. X-C. Contact: Red River Aircraft. --1.8 l l Red River. Austin, TX 78751 (512)-167-2529.

July 28-August 5: 1990 U.S. Na1ionals, Dinosaur. Colorado. Entry fee $275 po<;tmarkec\ before July I, $315 after. Conlact: Chris1ine Reynolds I GenTech Corp .. !lox 281. Conifer, CO 80433.

Aug. 12-18: 1990 Women's Team X-C Championships, Mt Harrison, near Burley. ID. Contact: i'vlikc King (208) 376-791-l.

Aug. 26-Scpt. 2: i\fonufacturers' League Meet. Owen~ Valley. CA. various launche\. X-C. -;cored using \Vorld ivkct System with ".'.itraight-linc. out & return, or triangle goal tasks of50-150 miles. 3-man teams or indivitlual;. Entry $150/pilol. S425/lcam before Aug. I. S 175/pilol. S500/team aflcr. Contacl: Mark Gibson. Rt. I 118 O'nan·s. Crowley Lake, CA 935-!6 (619) 935-1815.

Oct. 20-Nov. 3: New Zealand Hang Gliding Safari. North & sollth island. i'dax 6 pilots. Contact: Sanla Barbara HG Cc111er. 29 State SL Sanla Barbara, CA 93101 1805) 962-8999 f'AX (805J 964-3337.

June 29-Juil· I: Kin~ Ml. Flv-ln, Moore. Idaho. Conlacl: Zipp,· (2081 nc/1606. -

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Comment: This is a common scenario. First (or second or third or ... ) altillldc flights are a dangerous phase of the learning process. We focus here on the problem of burning up the LZ by making l 80° turns rather than l 90°-200° turns. The glider works its way up the field. still with too much altitude.

Some people (students) have the threedimensional depth perception to judge intuitively their descent rate and available landing area. Others do not. For both groups, an experiencecl pilot in the LZ with a raclio is invaluable for talking clown the neophyte. Most of the problems in setting up a proper approach can be recognized and corrected in plenty of time. I believe having a lancling instructor in radio contact with the student is the best way to ensure that students make proper approaches.

Obviously, preflight instruction and cliscussion at launch is necessary. This discussion should include warning about "burning-up" the LZ, the effect of wind in the LZ on the glide

path, and the advantages of an aircraft approach.

Advanced pilots may land as close lo the breakdown area as possible to avoid carrying the glider. Observing this may cause the novice to imilate~with dangerous consequences.

The point a novice needs to concentrate on is landing safely, not how far he must walk. The message is to use the entire landing zone!

ACCIDENT REVIEW Well, the membership survey results have come in. They were late, you remember, because of the multiple snafus associatecl with the election ballot. We usually try to include the data from the accident report section of the questionnaire in our acciclcnt report. I thought I would mention the results here, since the survey reinforces a couple of the points I made in the accident report for 1989.

Looking at the table you will see that there arc twice as many crashes on landing as crashes on launch. I know you clearly remember that from a couple of months ago, but l emphasize it again to sec what you have DONE about it!

If you look at the failures to hook-in you will see that there were 6 in the survey, and when aclclccl to the 5 in the report, that makes 11 for 1989! This is a serious problem folks.

I did not include injuries in the annual report, figuring you had been cxposecl to that information every year. Rut then I got to feeling guilty about being incomplete, so here it is.

Remind yourself about what gets hurt, and then come up with some suggestions as to how to prevent them. (I am still pushing air bags in one form or another. J Parachutes were repacked by 64ck of the pilots answering the survey. I think that is a

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Hang Gliding In Certain Airspace

by Glen Nicolet

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o person may operate an ultralight vehicle within an airport traffic area, control zone, terminal control area, or positive control area unless that person has prior authorization from the air traffic facility having jurisdiction over that airspace." -F rdrrn/ A l'imion Rrg11/ario11s (FAR) Part 103, Ultralight Vehicles, Paragraph I 03. I 7-0perations in Certain Airspace.

"No person may operate an ultralight vehicle in prohibited or restricted areas unless that person has permission from the using or controlling agency, as appropriate ... -FAR Part I 03. Paragraph I 03.19, Operations in Prohibited or Restricted Areas.

So, what arc all these terms and what do they mean to the hang glider pilot'? A good portion of the airspace consists of these areas.

We must know where these areas are to maintain a margin of safety and be legal while !lying, especially while navigating cross country. We need to understand what portion of the airspace isn't free. to be able to keep flying freely. This article will try to define these areas.

You can locate where all the above areas are by studying a Sectional Aeronautical Chart.

These navigational charts are printed every six months and are available at most airports. They contain a wealth of information and can help in many ways. The scale on a sectional chan is 1:500.000: that is. one inch on the chart equals 500,000 inches over the ground. This scale is about seven nautical miles (N1vl) to the inch.

The charts also contain such items as: 1J A map of the United States showing each chart's coverage (named for a principal city on the chart such as Detroit. Atlanta. etc.), 2) Aeronautical symbols used on the chart. 3 J An explanation of the topographical symbols used on the chart, 4) Data on obstruction symbols, 5) Radio aids. and a list of frequencies used by control towers in the area of the chart (this information is for aircraft with navigational and communication radios). 6) Airspace inforMAY 1990

mation. and 7) A list of Prohibited, Restricted, Warning and Alert areas on the chart. We will concentrate on items 6 and 7. You might want to get a sectional chart and refer to it as you read this article, however, this is not a requirement.

The two dimensions of flat charts sometimes make it difficult to picture the layers and shelves of airspace as it is divided into different areas. If this isn't enough, terminal areas of heavy air traffic concentration and complicated approach requirements for airplanes have their own VFR local area charts, using the same symbols as the sectional, but in more detail.

These charts are on a scale of 1:250,000. If you fly near one of these areas you should be familiar with an up-to-elate VFR chart.

UNCONTROLLED AND CONTROLLED AIRSPACE Airspace is divided into two basic categories. uncontrolled and controlled. First. there is

uncontrolled airspace. This is what's left over after you take away the portions designated as Continental Control Area, Control Arca. Control Zone, Terminal Control Area, and Transition Area. Right away you can see that you will have to read the rest of this article to understand our first definition.

Next. there is Controlled Airspace which consists of those areas designated as Continental Control Area. Control Arca, Control Zones.

Terminal Control Areas, Airport Radar Service Areas and Transition Areas. Some of these areas overlap each other. While it may be okay to fly in one, it could still be illegal because of the other. Certain aircraft (not hang gliders) may be subject to Air Traffic Control (ATC) within these areas. Hang gliding is only allowed in some of these areas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). in all its infinite wisdom. has decided that safety. users· needs. and volume of flight operations are some of the factors considered in the designation of

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Airport Radar Service Area (ARSA).

controlled airspace.

Hang gliding has to be conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Rules governing VFR flight are designed to help the pilot in meeting his/her responsibility to see and avoid others in the air. The minimum weather conditions required for VFR flight by hang glider pilots are contained in FAR l 03.23, Flight Visibility and Cloud Clearance Requirements.

VFR flight minimums vary from uncontrolled to controlled airspace, with the altitude Above Ground Level (AGL), and the altitude above Mean Sea Level (MSL). Except when climbing or descending, aircraft are required to fly at specified altitudes, both VFR and IFR, within controlled and uncontrolled airspace. It's important to be familiar with this information so you'll know where to look for aircraft while flying. Don't think that because you are flying out in the boonies that you are immune to the designation of airspace. Get a sectional chart and study it to be sure of where you are flying.

Hang gliders can fly in uncontrolled airspace and portions of controlled airspace, but must always maintain VFR.

THE DIFFERENT AREAS OF CONTROLLED AIRSPACE Let's start with the Airport Traffic Area. Unless it is otherwise specifically clesignatecl, these areas consist of the airspace within a horizontal radius of five statute miles from the geographical center of any airport at which a control tower is operating. This airspace extends from the surface up to, but not including, an altitude

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Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA).

of 3,000 feet above the elevation of the airport.

Airport Traffic Areas are shown on sectional charts by the blue airport symbol, but the actual boundary is not depicted. Picture this as a chunk of airspace the shape of a round onelayer cake, without the candle.

Control Zones are based on a primary airport but may include one or more airports.

They are normally a circular area within a radius of five statute miles around the primary ai1vort. Aclclitionally, it may include extensions necessary to include instrument departure and arrival paths. Sometimes these extensions are called keyholes. This cylindrical column of airspace extends from the surface upward and ends at the base of the Continental Control Area (14,500 feet MSL). Control Zones that do not underlie the Continental Control Area have no upper limit. This means you can't fly over it, you can only go around. The Airport Traffic Area would be contained within the boundaries of the Control Zone. Control Zones are depicted on the sectional charts by a broken blue line. If a Control Zone is only open during certain hours, it states the hours of operation on the chart. If it is closed and still daylight, hang gliders may fly there, unless there is an operating control tower. In that case it reverts to an Airport Traffic Area. If the tower is closed, the airspace is ours to share with whomever. Technically, Control Zones are only in effect during IFR conditions, however, their boundaries apply to hang gliding during both IFR and VFR conditions.

Obtaining prior authorization from the air

traffic facility having jurisdiction over the Airport Traffic Area or the Control Zone is possible by contacting the ATC tower and talking to the tower manager or a supervisor in charge of the operation. There are areas in the country where hang gliders are operating in the fringe areas of Control Zones without any difficulties. Other groups like sailplanes have often laid the groundwork for such permission.

The Continental Control Area consists of the airspace over the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia ancl Alaska, at ancl above 14,500 feet MSL. It excludes the Alaska Peninsula west of longitude 160 degrees west, airspace that is less than 1,500 feet above the surface of the earth, and most Prohibited and Restricted areas. The Continental Control Area is Controlled Airspace and overlaps the Positive Control Area (PCA). Hang gliding is allowed in that portion of the Continental Control Area not designated as PCA. Terminal Control Area (TCA) is defined in FAR 71.12, 91.24, & 91.90. The equipment and communications requirements contained in that part of the FAR's pertain to aircraft.

These areas consist of Controlled Airspace extending upward from the surface or upward from altitudes above the surface and up to specified altitudes. Picture a wedding cake, now turn it upside-down and center the smallest layer on the primary airport. Hang glider pilots must remain outside this inverted wedding cake of airspace. We can fly under the outer layers of this airspace as long as we remain clear of its designated altitudes. The 1-IANC GLTDINC

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boundaries of each TCA are unique to its location, and the upper limits usually go up to between 7,000 and 10,000 feet MSL. There are currently 26 cities designated witl, TCA's and they are depicted on YFR Terminal Area Charts as well as sectionals. Obtaining authorization to operate in a TCA with a hang glider is unlikely. Mode C (altitude encoding) transponders, ancl two-way radio communications with ATC are required in aircraft operating in a TCA. Hang gliders are not registered aircraft and thus not authorized to carry two-way aircraft radios. The FAA facility having jurisdiction over this airspace (most often this is the TRACON associated with the primary airport's air traffic control tower) cannot provide any services to hang gliders under present conditions.

Airport Radar Service Area (ARSA) consists of Controlled Airspace extending upward from the surface or higher to specified altitudes, much the same as TCA 's. As far as hang gliding is concerned, ARSA's and TCA's are about the same. ARSA 's are charted on sectional charts and some TCA charts. Don't expect much in the way of obtaining permission to fly in these areas either.

Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) consists of airspace surrounding desigm1ted airports in much the same way as ARSA's and are also depicted on aeronautical charts. Service provided in a TRSA is called Stage III and is for YFR aircraft. Power airplane pilots' participation in TRSA's is urged but not mandatory. Hang gliders can fly through a TRSA as long as they remain clear of the Control Zone and Airport Traffic Area.

Positive Control Area (PCA) is Controlled Airspace within the conterminous U.S. from 18,000 feet MSL to and including 60,000 feet.

Hang gliding is not allowed in the PCA without prior authorization from the air traffic facility having jurisdiction over it. PCA is defined in FAR 71.193 ancl was covered in an article titled "FAR's, PCA & Hang Gliding" in the March issue of Hang Gliding magazine.

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A look at a cross section ot airspace. Notice \\\a\ \\\e \mnsi\ion and cor,\rol areas begin al 700iee\ arnl 12()0 lee\ above ground level (AGL). The 3,000-foot hemisph rule for direction of flight also begins AGL. All other altitudes are above mean sea level (MSL). Hang gliding is not allowed in Restricted or Prohibited Areas, Airport Traffic Areas, Control Zones, Positive Control Area, TCA's and ARSA's.

Control Areas consist of the airspace designated as Colored Federal Airways, YOR Federal Airways, additional Control Areas, and Control Area Extensions. They include the airspace between a segment of a main VOR airway and its nssociated alternate segments unless otherwise designated. Control Areas do not include the Continental Control Area and are a part of Controlled Airspace. The vertical extent of the different categories of airspace contained in Control Areas is defined in FAR 71. Hang gliding is permitted in Control Areas.

Transition Areas are designed to contain !FR operations in Controlled Airspace during portions of the terminal operation and while transitioning between the terminal and en-route environments. That's FAA talk for, "That's where the airplanes go." These areas extend upward from 700 feet or more AGL when designated in conjunction with an ai1vort for which an instrument approach procedure has been prescribed. They extend upward from 1,200 feet or more AGL when designated in conjunction with airway route structures or segments. Transition Areas normally terminate at the base of overlying Controlled Airspace and hang gliding is permitted here.

Prohibited Areas contain airspace of all kinds of shapes and sizes. The dimensions are defined by an area on the surface of the earth with designated altitudes. Flight through these areas is a definite and resounding No-No! These areas are established for security or other rea-

sons associated with national welfare. Prohibited areas are depicted on sectional charts and published in the Federal Register. Hang glider clubs have overreacted to these areas because a few individuals were cheating and got caught.

There is no reason to panic or apply unnecessary restrictions to a flying site because it lies near one of these areas. Just be aware of its boundaries, and stay out of it.

Restricted Areas, while like Prohib.1ted Areas in dimension, are subject to specific restrictions. These areas often indicate the existence of unusual, often invisible hazards to aircraft and hang gliders, such as guided missiles or artillery firing. It is best to avoid Restricted Areas unless they are only in effect at specified times and you are sure of what these times are.

Flying into or through Prohibited or Restricted areas can be extremely hazardous to one's safety. Flying into or through any of the areas listed in FAR !03. l 7 and I 03.19 without prior authorization from the air traffic facility having jurisdiction over that airspace, or permission from the using or controlling agency, as appropriate, is a violation. You are subject to a $1,000 fine for each infraction and you jeopardize the very existence of our sport. It is every pilot's responsibility to understand the airspace in which we fly.

OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION More information can be obtained from the

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HANG GLIDING

by Hernando Arna!

First launch from Roraima. Merle will follow me in a few seconds. l'holo by Cristina Diaz.

/11 memon· o/ lgnal'io P/o::a. 11>/I() should lim·e

hecn/irst. look 0111 off the precipice at the eddies am! swirlinl! clouds Lir below. I am scared.

I have been mi top or Roraima for l'ivc days now. For the l'irst time, there is no or rnin, but sun. But still the wind blows from tht.: worst possibk dirt.:ction over the back of the mountain.

I think to myscll', "l have to launch, this has to stop." I hear a voice, "]Icy, llcrnandol What do you think, man')" It's my friend Merle Jones from Lookout Mountain. Ile is six feet behind me, hooked into his /\xis I .'i and re,1dy lo follow me off the I remember my l'ricnd Ignacio Plaza.

Several years ago he had made this same jomncy. But it was not to be. J\f'ler staying on top of the'. mo1mtain for a week, waiting l'or the wind, he was forced to up and walk back down the mountain.

J\nd now Merle and I also wait.

In Sl~ptembcr 1988, Merle and his wife Mary decided to come with my wife Cris and I lo Venezuela, my home country. I had shown them a slide show or Venezuela and they were excited to come and Cly these beautiful 111ou111ains, especially Roraima, the place I had al ways dreamed or flying, a place where no one but the birds had ever flown. We picked up Merle and Mary at the International airport in Maiquetia, 40 minutes from Carncas, our base city. Arter traveling around the country for a month, we began our expedition to Roraima.

J\nd 110w we were finally here, on top or Mi\Y ]990

the mountain I had dreamed about for so long.

The jomncy had not been easy; it had taken 16 hours or hiking to reach the top. We had paid Indian porters to carry our 8.'i-pound gliders through the jungle and up the mountain.

The cliff in fro11t or me is 1,800 feet or sheer rock. Despite my years ol' flying experience, I am as nervous as a beginner. Wiping the sweat olf 111y forehead, I ask someone to hold the glider and I unhook to take a walk.

My wife Cris is climbing arou11d on the rocks m the edge, trying to get the best camera angle. This makes me even more nervous until she rinally finds the right spot and settles down to wait for the wind that will let us launch.

Originally our group had consisted of four people, hut later grew to seven. We were joined

by Jane and J\ndy Davies of Australia and my sistt:r-in-law l .uisana. Without her we never would have made it this far--shc brought a four-wheel-drive. /\ four-wheel-drive vehicle is indisprnsablc to complete the 1,000-milc journey of dirt roads, creek fordings, jungle and rnountain. The ideal vehicle for this trip? J\ hel icoptcr.

From Caracas it 100k 24 hours to reach the first great milestone in om journey, the giant pl:1tcau known as "La Gran Sabam1," a 3,000' high, 200,000-square-mile stage or stone from which Roraima and other huge mountains rise like chimneys. When you reach La Gran Sabana you leave the modern world behind. Herc there arc no roads, no tclcphm1cs, no electricity, no modern conveniences of any kine!. There is nothing but the ancient, bcautif'1JI land and tribes of Tcpuis Inclians who have livecl here

J'or thousands or years.

Late in the artcrnoon we arrived al l'eraytcpui, a small Indian village where you must leave your vehicle and begin your final 20-milc journey to Roraima on foot. The town has a population of I 00 l'cmon Indians, few or whom Spanish. It wasn't easy to explain what we wanted to do and convince them lo carry our gliders. They thought we were crazy -they laughed ancl laughed whrn we told them we would J'Jy from Rornima.

After much negotiation we f'i11ally hired a team or porters who took the job on the condition that they could leave as soon as they reached the top. This meant that we'd be stranded on the peak with no way down except lo fly.

The hike began the next morning at 7:00 a.rn. J\s we walked we entered a wild and beautiful flood·land filled with thick forest and rivers. /\head lay the giant stone shapes of Roraima and Kukenam. /\round them stood do1ens of other mountains, from the plateau like the ramparts of a huge castle.

J\s we hiked through the afternoon we could sec the distant crack in the race or Roraima that would be our route up the otherwise sheer face. Swims in the Teka and Kukenam rivers helped keep us going until sunset, when we reached a camp a mile from the, base of the mountain.

We started up the mountain next morning after hiking through a sectio11 of dense jungle and climbing two rock slides that were washed by waterfalls. Four homs later, exhausted hut happy, we were at the top, celebrating the ascent with tuna and cheese sandwiches.

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The Indians carrying lhc author's glider thrn11gh the Gran Sabairn.

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For four days we explored part or the mountai11 's 450 sq11are·milc top, looking al "El 11 ito " (the point where the fron· 1iers of (iuyana. Brazil and Venezuela meet). ''El Foso," (an underground river) and a place known The Valley of tile Crystnls.

But there was 110 time now /'or l'.Xploring or dreaming. We had to fly from the mmmtain.

Now. II' the wind would11·1 coopl'.nttc we'd be forced to walk hack down. carrying the heavy gliders alone. And we didn't have c11ot1gh food for the trip. The pressure w,is on, and I sweated in my harness as l held llly /\xis and waited for a lull i11 the maddening tailwind.

Mt:rlc suddenly called me and told me to look bt:hind us a huge black cloud was form· ing. In mi11utes it wo1ild Sl'.nd out gusts that would cancel any hope or launching. It was now or never. I picked 11p my glider. I wrnild launch from 9,000 feet in a tailwind. I was scared and excited.

Two steps and I am oil the nose dropping, diving straight down the cliff race like an arrow. The gray of the rock slrcams pas! me as I dive and I sec a flash of color as Merle lmmchcs behind me, dropping as I lrnd.

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moun1ain air; I push out trying to make the wing lirt. I! shudders and there is a hard, sound like a cln.1mbl'.at as the wing pulls up hard out or the dive. I am flying.

I look around 111c and turn my glider par· stone wall. flying along the allcl to !he face Iikc any in a c,1the:clral. Banking my gl icier into a turn, I rcvnsc course and ny back past launch. Never before have I felt so smal I and vulnerable in 1!1e I can feel !he power of air as it rnslll's past the rnotmtains. I sec the rock races and clouds. I am rlyi11g where I have dreamed of flying.

I check the horizon, looking J'orihc Indian Iown whl'.rc we lcfl our car, then lake a turn to Kukcnam. I Cly past the second hight:st water· fall in tl1e world, a narrow ribbon of silver, half a mile high againsl the rock. Now I am away from !Ill' mountain, gliding over empty green savannah. The air is rough, but I can't rind any work,iblc lir1. I look behind and sec Merle also to find a thermal. I le too has no luck.

Our search for lift is us farther and farther from till: hiking path, and soon we arc up and head ror the Iown where forced to we will land.

I sec Merle landing in a clearing half' a

mik away. Now it's my turn. I spiral my /\xis down to a green patch. The land is covered rivers and hills, and I am J'orlTd to with land clownwincl on a steep uphill grade. I aim my glider at the hill ai11.l flare goi11g uphill. It works I I make a perfect landing on my f'cct.

My l'light lasted just over half an hour.

But 11othi11g else in all my years or i'lying has felt like !his. I have flown from a place I have dreamed about, a place where no om· else has cvc'.r i'lown. I unclcrsland now why people he· come advcntmcrs. In a world where so much has been explored, where so much has been made routine. I have gone to a wild place and done something cxlraordinary. Merle and I have made the f'irst flight f'rom Rorairna. II 1\111/wr's Note: I would like lo gii·e Sf)tl'ial t//(/11ks to tlie !11dia11s of' !'erav1ep11i w/Jo c11r rice/ 011r gliders 1171 !lie 11101111t11i11, Matt Ta/Jer o/Iookout Mo1111tai11 Flig/11 P11rk/i1r .1hiJJJJi11g /IS ,\/)(1/'e j!(l/'/S, 1/1/(/ f'l'/1'/' Chrncrji1r !1elpi11.~ me edit this storr. '/here are m1111v others to 11'/,0111 I 0/.10 ow1' 11 deht.

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HANG GLIDING 101

Choosing An Instructor /School

by G. W. Meadows illustrations by Dan Southerlin Remember back in the mid 1980's when Erik Fair had that bitch in' Right St1ifl column here in Hang Gliding magazine? I don't know about the rest of you, but that was during some of my more formidable years in hang gliding, and I do believe that it possibly contributed to the fact that I'm still alive and kickin'. For those of you who haven't been around long enough to remember the column, you can relive the experience through the book with the same title which is available through your local hang gliding school. The articles were thorough and at the same time entertaining.

Being an instructor at one of the nation's largest hang gliding schools, I see the need for similar articles to appear on a regular basis in Hang Gliding to benifit the Beginner, Novice and Intermediate pilots out there. Who knows, maybe even an Advanced-rated pilot or two could benefit from an article now and then. So, I've decided to start writing an instructional column that I hope will be a massive success, and that will one day become a book to be printed by a large publisher, and I can retire and spend my spare time in search of Elvis, the way Erik Fair has clone.

Now, there are only so many ways you can say the same thing, so at times my writing may sound a little like Erik's, but them's the breaks. None of that will be intentional. My only hope is that the information contained in these articles will be as useful to you as The Right Stuff was to me, and at the same time entertaining to react. So without further clutter, welcome to the first installment of Hang Gliding 101.

I spent lots of time trying to decide what this first article should encompass, and finally figured, "Hey, why not start at the beginningselecting a hang gliding school." There are lots

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of instructors out there who teach hang gliding in many different ways, but I'm going to give you some advice on how to weed out the undesirables. Keep in mind that there are instructors who teach only your typical "run clown the hill" lessons, and then there are those who have the means to teach you every aspect of hang gliding. Let's talk a little about the importance of each.

INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION At a very minimum, your instructor should be USHGA certified. Now to be quite honest with you, the USHGA 's instructor certification program has a lot of holes in it, and just because a person is certified doesn't necessarily mean he's a great instructor. What certification basically means is: l) The instructor has a minimum of an Intermediate rating.

2) He sat through a class about instruction theory and glider dynamics.

3) He pa,sed a test 011 the above topics.

4) He spent 10 days assisting a certified instructor on the training hill.

5) He holds the minimum Reel Cross certification card.

Keep in mind that meeting these requirements does not a good instructor make. Currently there's no system for figuring out how good an instructor is. Suffice it to say that Instructor Certification is definitely a must, but it does not in itself mean that you are getting a top-notch kind of instructor elude.

Okay, so now I've confused you and you've decided to check into windsurfing instead. Not so fast, I'm gonna give you some tips on how to check further into the qualifications of any instructor or school you may be considering.

EQUIPMENT Herc's a tricky one. Ask your instructor what type of equipment he uses in his teaching.

There aren't any real rock-solid rules on this, but you should make sure that you 're not being taught on extremely old and outdated gliders.

An old, outdated glider is one manufactured before 1979. Many different models are used by different instructors, Let's look at why.

Instructors who teach on the coast, where there's lots of wind, tend to lean toward older glider designs to cut down on the glide the beginner is acheiving. This a good reason to use an older glider. If your instructor can use any glider he wishes, and decides to opt for an older design, he's probably doing it for a good reason. But if your instructor is using an older design just because that's all he can afford, then you should question what his main motives are. Does he just want to get you in the air "as cheaply as possible," or is he not reinvesting his profits in his equipment?

Beware of the instructor or school that brags about how cheap their instruction is.

Remember, you get what you pay for. Find out how old the equipment is. Find out what the maintenance schedule is on this equipment. If your questions are not answered satisfactorily, then get a second opinion. There are lots of ads in the back of this magazine for instruction.

Pick out one and call to talk about the equipment the instructor uses and sells. They shouldn't mind talking with you about it. If they do mind, try another; you just got unlucky the first time.

Most professional hang gliding instructors arc extremely interested in your well-being, and welcome the opportunity to help you out with anything that can accelerate your learning process. (If all else fails, call me.)

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HANG GLIDING 101 SERVICES OFFERED This one is fairly straightforward. First, decide how far you want to go with the sport. Do you want to just give it a try on the hill and maybe progress to the point of taking one flight from a mountain? Lots of people want to take just one lesson. If this is you, then you have a wide variety of instructors to choose from. But if eventually becoming a real air-timing, milemaking air junkie is in your plans, then you need to be a little more selective about your instructor. The advantage of a full-time, fullservice instructor is that he is set up to teach you the full range of hang gliding skills. Not only does he teach you the basics of launch, flight and landing, but he goes on to teach you ridge and thermal soaring.

Let's face it, the whole reason you started hang gliding in the first place was to spend lots of time in bird-like flight. Instructors who have programs to actively teach you how to ridge and thermal soar should be your first choice.

Many hang gliding instru~tors/schools also offer cross-country clinics and rating ground schools.

Cross-country clinics are extremely helpful when it comes to maximizing your cross-country skills, miles and confidence. Rating ground schools are provided by some instructors to prepare you for your next rating, by teaching you glider theory and FAA regulations.

Also, it would be good to see if the instructor you 're considering offers tandem lessons. I've found it to be an invaluable tool with many students. Tandem lessons can open up an area you may be having a problem with. For instance, if you 're having a problem coordinating your turns, a tandem lesson is all it would take to help you learn exactly how much pitch to apply for a given bank angle to produce a coordinated turn. Many other aspects of flying can be taught through tandem flight.

Parachute clinics are offered by many instructors and are also very important. In a parachute clinic you are taught how to go about using your emergency parachute, and what to expect when you do use it. These are just examples of some of the important services that may be offered by schools. Be sure to ask about them when selecting your instructor.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Up to this point we've only talked about the school as a place to learn. The truth of the matter is, most instructors and schools also sell equipment, and in fact they're kinda hoping you'll purchase your equipment from them APRIL 1990

when you've come to that point in your lessons. Ideally you want your instructor to represent at least two glider manufacturers, so he can talk objectively about what glider will best suit you. You will also want him/her to represent a couple of harness manufacturers for the same reason.

Be wary of the W£ f'fi'ff£R TO TEACH WITH OUR OWN EQU/ffltNT , instructor who wants to sell you some really old junk for your first glider. There is to do what it takes to become a full-time, fullplenty of used equipment that is still safe and service instructor and shop owner. Find out reliable that he can sell you. And just as you about your instructor. If you have a choice wouldn't want to train on a glider that was between a part-time and a full-time instructor, made before 1979, you also wouldn't want to then you need to use all the items I've listed in purchase one. Practically all gliders made bethis article to choose between the two. A word fore that date, and a few made since that time, to the wise: Let price be the least of the decidare now considered to be dangerous and not ing factors. airworthy. Again, if you are considering a glider, What if there are two full-time or two but need a second opinion on the make and part-time instructors in your area? How do you model, call a reliable source as mentioned eardecide between the two? If all the services lier in this article. offered are the same then go to the local flying site and find out where the majority of the FULL-TIME VERSUS PART-TIME pilots learned to fly. A good instmctor ll'i/1 INSTRUCTOR produce res11/1s 1 Make sure you listen to several different people's experiences. This is First, let it be known that no instructor gets into where you're going to get the real answers the business for the money. That's a fact! I've got the checkbook that proves it. I've heard it about the credentials of a particular instructor/ said many times, "The way to make a small school. fortune in hang gliding is to start with a large If there are no schools in your area, lots of fortune." People get into teaching hang gliding full-time schools offer travel incentives and for the sheer love of the sport. accommodation arrangements so you can travel If you find a full-time shop that's been in to their area and spend a week or so learning business for several years, it's for several reathe sport. sons. Obviously, they're doing something right.

They must have what it takes when it comes to SUMMARY teaching the sport, and the population base and I hope I've help provide a little information demand for the sport is undoubtably large that will help you in selecting your hang glidenough to keep a full-time hang gliding shop in ing instructor or school. Keep in mind that the main thrust of this article is toward the new business. pilot, however at our particular school, and at If you find a part-time instructor, he may be part time for a couple of reasons. One of many other full-time schools, we spend a lot of these reasons may be that the population base time with experienced pilots helping them reor demand is not great enough for him to draw fine their techniques. So if you're already an his sole income from the sport. Another reason up-and-corning pilot, and you just need a little may be that his full-time job is just too good assistance in your flying, there are schools out (benefits and all) to let go. The third reason there that have programs designed to help you may be that he just hasn't made a commitment with whatever you need. •

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The view from launch showing Govcnador Va lad arcs and an inviting cloud street. Photo by Dennis l'agen.

7990 by Dennis Pa gen raziL The very name the iuiagination. Wht:lher we ponder the mysteries of the /\ma1:on or Iurn 011r fascination lo lhc excesses or C:mrnval, the world·s largcsl party, Brazil has a way or stimulaling rn11· primi1ivc mges somewhere in the dcqicst rcccss,:s of the hy·· potlrnlnrns. JI' we add to lhis the notion thal areas of Brazil arc a cross-counlryman's paradise, we have a place that every adventuresome pilot wrnild wanl lo visit.

Brazil has long been on my wish !isl, and when the Pre-World Championships were announced in ( ,ovcnador Valadmcs l had lo go. I fully cxpcclcd to he f'lying lhrough flocks (li' macaws, !ripping over dozing anacondas, dodging frog-skin-poisoned hlowg11n darls, cal ing lapir and visi1ing my simian :mn:stors.

Imagine my surprise when I J'ound Brazil lo he a perfectly civilized pl:1ce clrnrnctcrizcd a 26

of hilly fannland, bustling cities and a populace wilh 111odcrn tastes.

To help dispel other rnisconccptions and prepare the reader J'or the trip of a lifo1imc, we offer 1his little css:1y rni the flying and life in Br:vil.

Fl ,YING IN RIO /\ny travel agency poster or Brazil will show you Rio de Janeiro with its ideal location on sp:irkl (iua11abarn Bay, nestled in among 3,000-J'oot peaks looking like gialll cypress knees from the Okcl'cnokcc swamp. These gianl knees all have names Iikc Piio de J\i_:(icar arloaf'), l)ois lrmaos (Two Brothers), Pcdra Bonita (Beautiful Rock) and Corcovado. Till'. latter is lhc most famous or all, being !he site or the g<1rg.:1nl11:m Christ staluc wi1h outstretched arms. Ostensibly his poslurc is intended lo

' welcome visitors lo the hut some will claim he's liolding back Ilic rural poor from migrating into Rio's already crowdcdf<n·e/11.1, or slu111s.

The flying in Rio takes place on the south end of town fro111 one or the picturesque rocks Pcdrn Bonita. From aboul 2,000 feel up you can look down on the suburb or Sflo Comado (Saini Conrad) and the beach by the same name.

Arter nine hours in zombie mocle on Pan J\m out or New York, I went straight to this beach.

I look a brief siesta then went lo tht: top for a night flight.

Night i'lying ancl dodging 1hrough clouds arc quasi-legal in Brazil and arc 1101 as serious as you might think. The clouds near Rio arc ol'tcn lilllc puffs inviting play. Night flying is made simple by the guiding lights of' 1hc and a boulevard or lighls nlong tlw 111\NC CI.IIJINC:

beach landing, strip, I took olT into the unknown dark rrorn a rnmp large enough 10 scrvc as ;1 dance J'looL Flying to the lcl't brought me over a sprnwling hillside favcla that at night looked like a fairy, land with its pal tern or one di111 ligh1 per house, hold, in contrnsl 10 its daytime squaloL l hoall'd around ror ten minutes then m1glcd bctwcrn the beach l'ront lrn1els and set up a la11di11g on the deserted beach, This rligh1 s1ands ;is my mosl mcmorahlc sled ride, During the day the air is olkn slahlc al Pedra Boniw, being the seaside silc it is, I low, ever, occ;1sion;illy conditions conspire lo pro, vidc convergence or thcnrnil lil't 1ha1 ;1llows you to join the magnil'icent frigate birds in ;i l'light that spans the city, On these days th,'. standard cliallengc is lo rly a couple or kilome lcrs nor1li ,md circle the Christ stalUl' l'or good luck, Jr the J'lying isn't so wonderful there's still the beach when yo11 l;mcL You can lrnng oul iii the nearby cil1bl1ousc\ sip cold cocrnwt milk, work 011 your sun 1,\11 ;111d watch the wildlife, The gil'i Crom lpancma is alive a11d only she has traded in her bikini for a "chcl'kini" or a jio dtn/11/, which lranslatcs as "dcnt,11 J'loss," Y 011 rnusl gel a note from your doctor (and your wil'c whnc ;ippli, cable) to lrn11g out on the beaches ol' Rio, So111c or the world's rnosl hcaulil'ul women populate the place and they lcavl' no do11b1 as to the ex lent or their clwrms.

Tl1c beaches themselves have their dr,1w hacks, !'or the famous ( :opacab:ma and lpancma he:ichc,, me polluted ;incl ridden with thievc,s, If ym1 look ;1s while as a b,mkcr's shirl you arc a newborn tourist ;mcl, as such. a polc111i;il vie, tilll, The trick is to lc;1vc yom valu,1llles in your hotel safe, im:lmling c:1mcrns andjewclry, But do11'1 despair. !'or the best hcach, just SlHlih or the site, offers relative security, clean w,ilcr aml grc,11

pol:\, an mlisl and a scicn\isL Political and leaders me signil'icantly ignorccL In truth the money directly affects the Bra1-ilia11 1w1un'., Wilh Y/r ini'latio11 per dm·, it docs11 '1 make sense lo save your money, This leads to a lifestyle that may be termed happy, go lively, which is reflected in their love of the simple ou\door life, The Bnv.ilian spirit JllT vadL's !heir nmsic and dance, Wilh ovcrtom:s of African rhy1lm1s, the salsas, sambas, bosa nov;1s and lalllbadas (the latlcr being a duel that makes dirty cl.incing look like the minucl) ex, udc pure vitality, To be sure, there's poverty ,111d wretched, ncss in llnv.iL /\ large percentage or the popu, lat ion lives on rice and their wits, The Brazil, ian ccrniomy still suffers frnm its colonial past.

Bra/ii is a nwjorcxporlcrorbccf'ancl grain, yet crnmol or will not feed its pandemic pooL It is interesting 10 note tlrnt the Capital, lha1.ilia, had to close its wo, /\!though Ille city was carefully plan1wd ;ind built in the 60's for a specific 1111111hcr of residents, they forgot ahoul the construction workers who promptly seltkd into their own ji11'e/u and starlcd looking for l't>o1L ;\s soon as \he zoo was stock\'d, cxolic ;111i11rnls began to diSi1ppcm to encl 11p on the u1lilcs or the J100L Okapi 1)1(',lt lo:ir indeed I But along with 1hesc talcs or povcny

comes a number ol' heartening stories, For example, on Ilic be,1ci1 al Rio and elsewhere the nove1'1Y"sl1'1c1,cn kids often get jobs up and breaking down gliders, Some or them gel hiltcn hy the flying hug and cmn or arc spon sored with a set or wings, /\ c:isc in poim is l'aulo Cocll10, Now there arc many pilots in Brnzil almost 1,000 in Rio alone according to the national ;1ssocia1ion, Many or them arc world, class pilols (Pepe I .opes was world champ i11 1981 ), Bui Paulo Coelho is indisputably the hcsL Paulo was a golf' caclcly at age 14 when he first saw hang at nearby Pcdrn Bonita, I le soon became a glickr cackly then grnd1rn1cd to pilol after a couple or years, l lis nat1ir;il talent was cvidcnL Paulo is illilcrnlc: he can b,irely sign his name,! le has never read a book or article on h,mg yet lie rlics like a bird, It is perhaps his tenacity, coordi1mlion and m1c;11rny pnccption that co111ribu1c lo his succ,:ss, I le once told another pilot: "You sec that bird'? That means yo11 will soon Janel be cause that bird h,1\cs thermals," On the l'cw occasions I /'Jew X (' with Paulo I marvelled al his ;ibilily to dctccl clist,1111 signs of lil'L 011 one Clight he ortcn blew pas\ the obvious gl idcr"

THE'"'''"'''" The citizens oJ' Brazil lwvl' got lo be the most people in the worlcL The B1w.ilian pilots will love you to death with offers to stay at their homes, change your money and IJuy your glidcL /\ mucll greater pcrccntage ol'tJ1cm have been to the ll,S, than Ill the /\ma1011, Many or 1Jic111 speak English and many more or them try, I found in any casc the universal l;111guagc or a smile and a thu111hs,up sign hanclkd most si111alions.

You c,111 ortcn tcll the tenor or a by looking at their 111011cy, In Hrazil Ilic mmt common clcnominal ion, the I 00 cnm1do note, features a woman writer_ Other hills picture a MAY 1990

A pilot finds the house thermal al Covcnador Valadarcs. Pholo rnurtesy Fracsicso Santos,

marked thermal to reach a dist,1111 smm.:c or Jirt marked by birds or a IdidL'l' 11la1 the I\",l or 11s co11ld 110! sec, l'crhaps like Ilic J\111cric;111 l11di an,; who lwcl i11crcclihil' dis1a11c,, vi,io11 from a lil'c1i111c or swring anos, Ilic plains, Paulo scvs more lli,lll !he rcsl or 11s who spe111 18 years in Sl'lrnol suu ing al lill' pri11l1'd p,1g1>, The proor or l'aulo 's ski! k I le WOil bollt the World me,'! ,md 1111: Pr,' World t lia1np1011,l11p,s, hack to b,1ck, against some or the world's best pilols, J le 1',trncd :I, I JJ()() /'or his rirs1 wi11 ,md ')8,000 for the wc1HHL Not a had lllll11!h's s,tl,1ry for ,1 boy rrom lhc gh1'tto,

l'rik Kaye of the "Green Team" defi,ml posP whi](, Bob 1:erris looks on.

Looking back dl takeoff al BELOW: The 3,000·fool I bitu nma, one of Brazil's premier Photos Dennis

( ,ovc11;1dor VaL1clarcs, or ( ;y as ii 's callccl, i:, 1:i1.,J11101c11 lm11rs norlh or Rio by car or you

naclor Y,tl,lllarcs, Lnmch site overlooks till' Rio Docc (Sw,:ct Riven a11cl 1hc town or pnlwps 100,000 in hahitan1s, J ,:11mch is access1·d by a two whvel drive ro;1d and sporls eighl m mme lau11l·h poi111' 11ml oflc11 i:a11 he med sirnultallcousl) :1s lifl rnll:i up all l'lanks or the nH111111ai11,

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can rly rm ,tliout S,.10, On 1he wav you wend thrnugli rupg1'cl 11rnu111ains that gradually de prndc inlo rounded foo1hill.s, The colors yo11 :ire green amt red. The green comes rmm the ahu11cla111 s:1wgrass, coffee, corn, h,uHlllih and h:11nhoo. The red comes from till' iron ladrn carllL oflrn erodl'cl with holes that

look like' s0111c· pl:1c,' tile hoogcy man live, lkc:1t1sc c;v is a primary cros:d'01111try site. the pote111i,JI L111di11g ;1rcas slwuld Ile plorclL In ge11craL Lllldi11g lil'lds ,m: abu1Hla111. lrnl lherl' me lwo ha;;ml,: power lines ,11HI swa111ps, The rornicr,·xisl in spicier wch profu sio11 in srnrn· al'l'as, :111d Ilic l:111er ,ll\' mere Iv till' most i11vi1i11g looking (it:ld, 1'V1'JJ\\hn,' II a fi,,Jd is hrigiit )!rCCll ,\\llllJi 11 UlllC", you ,ll'l' \NL':tring w:1dns, 011,· or tii1' bcsl choicl's for l:111di11,l' is the siit,, ol a llill th:11 h,1s hcc11 c:11'C hilly snu1i11i1,,d (or power lim;s. These h,11 ;mb me 1llllv :1 ii' :1 pilol l'orgl'h the poc;.,jJiiJ1Jy ol' liil'ir l',\ islL'llCl', Thcnnals i111IH' ( ;y arc,1 an· olkn h(l!, r:11. vigornu:, :1111! 1w111crnus, On top 01· the m01111 tain is a lrnp.e M,1do11lla s1:1111e whose 0111 slrctchccl right p,il111 is ,aid to prod11cc tlw best l10u,c 1hcrmaL l·:Jscwl1cr,' you're 011 your own, h111 c011n,111irn1;tl wisclorn s1,11cs that c,:rlai11 point-; i11 tlw ;11T,1 wmk.

J'hnc i, prohahly no other pl,Jl'l' in till' world Jhat providl's ,o 111uch cloud g11id:111n', Tile hcsl cl imh, :111d l:1,11",t routes were umkr till' L'loucls. No mattn where you intended to go, il'you could co11ncct the dots hvtwc1'tl L'loucls you would almml invariahlv /'ind yours,,JI' 011 an cs,,,tlator lo hcavl'll. II' you h:1d to vcnlun· into ,I hig hilll' l10il' it w;1s with 1rcpida1io11 :llld nss1m111cc that thermaJ,; would he wc:ak and sparse,

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01her thermal markers were smells and birds. The smells consisted of coffee thermals and one dead horse thermal that seemed to persist. The birds were black vultures that sometimes thennalecl in flocks of a hundred.

These are great lazy birds that are a delight for several reason. First. they are willing to fly real close lo you. and second. they almost al\\ays mark !he best core. and finally. they are the one ,oaring bird thal a hang glider can out-1her111al!

I'd like to import a few up north.

After riying in GV the standard pastime 1rns to sit in the juice bars drinking everything from papaya to persimmon sucos. After that you could go for a swim in the myriad of pools or visil the island and the many clubs collectively known as the ··chicken ranch." At night !he stars of mos!ly unknown configuration provide a great Rorschach tcs! in the sky. During the clay the vertical sun allows little shade and offers little direction guidance. It is warm, so the best place to be is in the air floating over a green-mounded countryside decorated 11·ith brilliant white imbauba 1rees.joined ll'ith purple quaresmira and yellow came de gallinha.

Brazil is a huge country. It sprawls on both sides of the equa!or and varies from plains and descr!s to riverine jungles to upland forests. A few weeks in-country cannol begin to do it justice. There is much more flying to be had. Near Sao Paulo (the largest city) are numerous great sites. One of the best places to fly is in Bocaina National Park. Here your easy cross-countries take yoL1 over waterfalls and what has been called the mos! beautiful area in the world. Superlatives aside. Brazil offers many great sites and sight-seeing. Next winter plan to sec more.

Forget your preconceived notions about Brazil as a wild frontier and come join us.

Chances are you won't encounter a poisonous snake (only a jararaca in a jar was seen in 1hc five weeks I was there), piranha, candiru. caiman. jaguar or a legendary machacha beetle"' unless you visit the Amazon. The worst vermin I found were the microscopic fire ants and the leaf cutter ants that threatened to carry away my green glider piecemeal!

If you arc looking for adventure in a foreign land with plenty of flying in a familiar sky, you would do well to investigate Brazil.

Normally the economy is such that you can't afford to stay away. I hope to see you at Carnaval and the World Meet in I 991. • '''The Maclwc/111 is rhe 1rnrlc/'s 1110s/ JJmff1}iil a11hmdisiac. !(ir hilf's rou. rou MUST h,11·" sn 11·irhiil ?4 /,011/'.1· orro11 DIE

MAY 1990

The Competitions Lvo competitions took place back to back at Govenador Valadares. The· first was and open distance cross-country meet (fly as far as you can every day, best three flighls count).

The second was the Pre-World Championships that featured triangular tasks up to 128 km (80 miles) with a 96-km (60-mile) average.

Those of us who masochistically chose to fly both contests had 21 slraight clays of flying. In that time I personally amassed almost 64 hours airlime and 1,523 km (952 miles). That was about average. My most memorable flighl in the first competition was one on which I skir!ed a thunderstorm and went 20 krn with the bar to my knees and another IO wilh the bar at my waist. This proved lo be the right choice, for those who chose to land before the storm encountered a gus\ Cront that resulted in severe consequences in at least one case.

There were exactly 100 pilots entered in the X-C meet. Paulo Coelho took first place and Larry Tudor second. Tony Barton was fourth, Nick Kennedy (Colorado) was sixth and your author placed ninth. Other U.S. pilots were scattered throughout the upper ranks.

The Pre-World meet enjoyed slightly better weather with no thunclerstonns in close range and cross-country flying for 13 clays straight. There were 126 pilols entered (14 U.S.) and sometimes it seemed like all l 26 were in one gaggle. These thermal-bogging flocks were often so thick that the rising air was as choppy as a harbor full of boats.

Once everyone topped out they left together

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and the gaggle became a glide tide.

Thermals were easy to spot with so many gliders spread over the face of the earth. However, often it was more profitable to head out on your own unmarked path just to avoid the congestion and group-think.

There were stories of low saves and 6,000-foot alti1ucle gains. There were tales of near misses and prolonged cloud flights. ivlost of all there were happy ravings about !he great flying as a large percentage of pilots made goal every clay despite the constantly-escalating distances. When the sky had cleared the final top 10 were as shown in the box.

Note that both the U.S. and Brazil placed three pilots in the top ten. The team results were: Brazil A, USA A, Great Britain A, Great Britain B, Auslrnlia, Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Brazil B, Norway, USA B, Monaco, Canada ... (22 teams in all).

Significantly, the U.S. beat the British for the first time since Bill Bennett circled the Statue of Liberty. Also notable was Jucly Leden who placed l 3th and beat all her male teammates exeepl Peter Harvey.

As a further bit of information for statistics fans, there were enlered 38 Kisses, 24 Moyes XS's, l l Rumours, 9 UP Axes, 9 Wills Wing HP AT's, 8 foils, 5 La Mouette Compacts, 4 Techma Boomerangs, 3 Firebirds and Magic IV' s, two each Interceptors, Zephir CX's, HP H's and Sensor 510 E's, with one Calibri, Bullet SP, Synairgie Maxi and Europe Sails SD. All those different gliders added up to a wonderful, colorful (if confused) flock.•

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Place Pilot

Team

l. Paulo Coelho 2. Larry Tudor 3. Peter Harvey 4. Pepe Lopes 5. Brad Koji 6. Tomas Suchanek 7. Martin Jursa 8. Nenc Rotor 9. Nelson Howe 10. Olin Schotola

Brazil USA Great Britain Brazil USA Czechoslovakia Austria Brazil USA Switzerland

Points 11945 11928 11923 11751 11698 11673 11646 l 1607 11596 11399

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RATINGS February, 1990 RATINGS The following ratings were PROCESSED in februarv.

1990. It does ;10111e;essarily mean thl'.y were GIVEN.. in Februmy.

NOVICE RATINGS PILOT: City, Stare: Instructor/School

SAFE PILOT AWARDS

Region 1 TAD FICKEL: Col!eoe Place, WA: L. Strom. - PAUL CRANDALL: Seclro \Voolley, WA: T. Johns.

CLEMENT SMOLDER II JJM ROWAN DONNIE ANDERSEN MICHAEL TRYON GEORGE STEBBINS CAROL STURTEVANT

Region 2 ROBIN CONNERS: Mammoth Lakes, CA; K. Klinefelter/ Owens Valley Soaring. - HEATHER DA VIS: San Francisco, CA: E. Beckman. - JOHN CLOSE: Castro Valley.

CA: B. Smith. - TOM ELHARD: Lodi, CA; B.K. Haneke/ Action Soaring Cenler.

LILIENTHAL AWARDS BRONZE DOUGLAS MEYERS PHILIP MORGAN PHILIP HYSTEK SILVER FRANK VALENZA PAUL HAUER BEGINNER RATINGS PILOT: City, Srntc: Instructor/School

Region 3 CHAN C. LEE: Huntington Beach, CA: D. Engel/Southland HG. - ROBERT MROZ: Castaic, CA; T. Boysel Winctsports Soaring Center. - ROBERT ZRENNER: San Diego, CA: G.W. Meadows. - ANDREAS llODECKER: San Diego, CA: G.W. Meadows. - ROil FERRIER: Lindsay, CA( A. Hageman. - MICHAEL HEIUHAN: Haleiwa.

HI: M. Benson/Tradewinds HG. - ERIKA CORRAL: Burbank, CA: D. Dinao. - ED HALL: San Diego, CA; W. J.B. Henry/Torrey Flight Park.

JEFF N. STEFFENSON: Gilroy, CA; C. Crescioli. - PETER SWERLING: Pacific Palisades, CA: T. Boyse. - DONALD JACOBSEN: Bonita, CA; J. Ryan. - NANCY KELLY: Summerland, CA: K. DeRussy/Hang Glider Emporium.

JOHN W ASSERBA UER: Isla Vista, CA: K. DeRussy/Hang Glider Emporium. - JEFF KIRBY: Oakview, CA: K. DeRussy/ Hang Glider Emporium.

WAYNE ARENDSEE: San Diego, CA: W, J.B. Henry. - KIM TAYLOR: Carlsbad, CA: K. Baier.

Region 2 LA WR ENCE SCOTT: San Jose, CA: J. Woodward.

REID FREY: San Francisco, CA: J. Greenbaum/Airtime of San Francisco. - MIGUEL MATEOS: Sama Clara, CA: R. Palmon. - .JEFFREY POCHAP, JR.: Menlo Park, CA; R. Palmon. - ANDREW PETERSONS: Berkeley, CA: A. Hageman. - LORIEN FERRIS: Mill Valley, CA: A. Hageman. - DAVID BROWN: Oakland, CA: A. Hageman. GREG QUIROGA: Berkeley, CA; A. Hageman. LIEF TSAI: Moraga, CA; A. Hagemm1. - GAURA V KAPUR: Alameda, CA; A. Hageman.

HENRY VINTON: San Francisco, CA; J. Greenbmnn/Airlime of San Francisco. ~ JEFF PFLUEGER: Oakland, CA; A. Hageman. -JA/v!ES DUBOW: Berkeley, CA; A. Hageman.

Region 7 JOHN WILLIAMS: East Detroit, Ml; W. J.B. Henry.

ROBB KLINE: Madison, \VJ; B. Kushner. - MICHAEL DOOLEY: Westmont, IL; J. Reynolds/Lookout Mtn. Flight Park. - PETER CONTE: Marquette. Ml; J. Reynolds/Lookout Mtn. Flight Park.

Region 3 TOMAS YALE: Torrance, CA; D. Engel/Southland HG. BRIAN LAWLESS: San Diego, CA; G. Lawless/H.G. Center of San Diego. - MERCURY FREEDOM: Los Gatos, CA; C. Crescioli/Western HG. BETSY RICHARDSON: Granada Hills, CA; J. Grcblo/Windsports Soaring Center.

Region 9 CHARLES POLAND: Herndon, VA; J. Middleton/Silver Wings, Inc. - MAX CRUICKSHANK: Arlington, VA; J. Mid;lleton/Silver Wings, Inc. JOEL REBIIECHI: Strongsville, OH: M. DelSignorc/North Coast HG. - BRIAN REBBECHI: Strongsville, OH; M. DelSignore/North Coast HG.

Region 6 MARK TAYLOR: Little Rock, AR; L. Haney/Sail Wings.

- MARK POUSTINCHIAN: Little Rock, AR; L. Haney/ Sail Wings.

Region 8 CLIFFORD LULL: Northampton, MA; B. Kowalski.

Region 10 JOHN STONE: Cedartown, GA; P. Thornbury/Lookout Mtn. Fliohr Park. - JEFF STYLES: Chattanooga, TN; C. Whitney/Sequatchie Valley Soaring. ~ BRUCE ROBERTSON: Tuscaloosa, AL; J. Reynolds/Lookout Mtn. Flight Park. - JIM O'HARA: Fort Mill, SC; D. Yount/ Mission Soaring Center.

Region 9 FREDERICK GERMOND: King George, VA; J. Middleton/Silver Wings, Inc.

Region 12 WAYNE TAYLOR: APO, NY; G. Elhart/Nova-Air. DEBORAH TAYLOR: APO, NY: G. Elhart/Nova-Air.

Region 6 PHILIP MORGAN: Russellville, AR; L. Haney/Sail Wings HG.

Region 3 SETH FOERSTER: Irvine, CA: D. Engel/Southland HG. i\-lICHAEL STEWART: Dana Point, CA; D. Engel/Southland HG. - ADAi\·I SANDAHL: La Habra Heights, CA: D. Engel/Southland HG. - PAT BURKE: Riverside. CA: S. Perry. - MIKE HILBERATH: Mission Viejo, CA: D. Skadal. - J.B. SCHAG: Newport Beach, CA: D. Skadal. RUBEN CAPRARI: Pasadena, CA: D. Snyder. - SCOTT GOETZ: Santee, CA: W. J.B. Henry/Torrey Flight Park.

Region-< SCOTT COMEAUX: Denver, CO: J. Ryan.

Region 7 PHILIP HALL: LaPorte, IN: D. Michels.

Region 8 JAMES COLELLA: Medford, MA: J. Nicolay.

STEPHEN PETERSON: Hartford, CT; D. Williams.

Region 10 JOHN KUMMER: Lakeland, FL; B. Jackson. - ROGER S. LOCKLEAR: Columbia, SC: M. Taber.

Region 12 DENNIS PERROTT: Cropseyville, NY: P. Voight.

ADVANCED RATINGS PILOT: City. State: Observer/School Region 2 JIM TIGAN: N. Highlands, CA; M. Lake.

Region 3 CRAIG WOODWARD: San Diego, CA: D. Seabern. STERLING ROULETTE: Nuevo,~CA; R. Cobb. - MARTIN WAGEMAN: Santee, CA: W. J.B. Henry/Torrey Flight Park. - TONY KANE: Sylmar, CA: J. Greblo/Windsports Soaring Center. - MARK MERCER: San Diego, CA; G. Horeth.

Region 5 DWAYNE LUDWAR: Port hill, ID; L. Strom/Torrey Flight Park. " Region 9 MICHAEL CHEV ALIER: Takoma Park, MD: R. Tedder Ill. - JOHN GRAHAM: Roanoke, VA; W. Frazier.

Region 12 RICHARD PARZOCH: College Point, NY: G. Black/ i\ fountain Wings, fnc.

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FOREIGN RATINGS NOVICE: IVAN KOVACEVICH: Middle Swan Perth, WEST AUSTRALIA: R. McKenzie/High Adventure.

DENIS CAROMEL: Laitre-S/S-Amance, FRANCE; A. Hageman.

ADVANCED: BOB HANNA TYNE: Kelowna, B.C., CANADA: L. Strom/ Torrey Flight Park.

CLASS ONE TANDEM RATINGS

Region 10 STEVEN YOOK: Oak Riclge, TN; M. Taber/Lookout Mtn. Flight Park. - TIMOTHY CONOVER: Clemson, SC; J. Reynolds/Lookout Mtn. Flight Park.

BRUCE ROBERTSON: Tuscaloosa, AL; M. Taber/Lookout Mtn. Flight Park.

Region 11 ALEX BELTRAN: Lewisville, TX; D. Broyles/Kite Enterprises. - DELA YNE DILLARD: Dallas, TX; A. Hageman.

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INTERMEl)IA TE RA TINGS PILOT: City,St'11e;!nstrncto1/School Region 2 BRIAN KIBLER: Mammoth Lakes, CA: K. Klinefelter/ Owens Valley Soaring. - JOSEPH MONTEMARANO: Fremont, CA; E. Gama. - PAUL GADD: Chico, CA; J. Gocbl. -JAMES JOHNSON: San Leandro, CA; D. Yount.

- ERIC EVERETT: Antioch, CA; D. Yount.

PILOT: City, Stare; Ob.server/School Region 2 MARC HAMLIN: Brisbane, CA: P. Burns/Windgypsy.

Region 3 ROil RICHARDSON: Granada Hills, CA; T. Boyse/Windsports Soaring Center.

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like me and nm 1hrough //a11g c;/id 0111 the pictures hdorc you settle in for some good reading, then probably already seen the graphs lhal arc the real meat of this mticlc, The inform,11ion containccl in these graphs comes clircc1ly rrom l ISJ I( ,J\ accidcnl rcporls and q11cslio11naircs, Since !he 111ajori1y or you don't hot her to fill out cithcroflhcsc forms, the infonn,11ion is far from hut can st ill he used to recog, nize trc11cls and teach us sornc lessons, Do us all a favor next timc, and thcrealkr, and take those few extrn minutes and rill out accident reports so that we can all benefit from them, all we 'vc goL If wondering where JCJ88 is, I've ornitled it due to some problems that y,:ar with the questionnaire publishing dates and election stuff and, well, they make us look f'/'(/1 safe, but !he mnnhcrs arc truly meaningless, Each ol'thc graphs lrns srnm: unique inconsistencies and I'll mention them in their tum when I talk about each separate group or lines, Before I get started I want to 111ake it clear thnt the intcrprcta1 ions I make arc my own, as arc the n~com-

rncuclations, rr you with srnnething, 1hi11k I'm way 0111 i11 lcrt field or would like 10 make some rckrcnccs to my ,mccslors, don't flood C.il or the llSIIC,;\ office with maiL Tnkc the graphs ,is they arc, and my with a hc,il1hy grain or salt, and it'll be /'inc, Some of the time I get a bi! "prc,1chy" in making a point, hut that only ,111 indication or how I bel ievc in what I'm On with ii then, Thi: first and most painful of these graphs deals with death in the sporL I've taken some liberties wilh the causes of death, since they arc well explained in the: reports, and have them into the ca1egorics Iisted, I added stalls lo pilot error, since that's really where they belong when the pilot is flying a properlytrimmed The [l()M;\ was formed in ICJ76 and the for themselves, Crone arc lull results dives and uncrn1trollcd spins, To have a st rue lllrnl l'ailure you simply have 10 ignore the manufacturers' placarded Iirnits or l'ly in some pretty ridic11lo11s aiL Pilot error is obviously what is almost exclusively the cause of hang

or a !'cw dcalhs and, with ihc spikes in the line, they arc decreasing at ,1 rairly steady rate, Yes, ICJ87 was a lfoke, So how do you stay off thi, graplL Since pilot error is what kills, don't make mistakes, right'> Well, sort oL We all make mistakes and the trick is to lc,1vc yourself enough margin ror error to be able to screw up and get away with iL Nothing in this sport is worth your lire not the last thermal or the day, not the world title, not nolhin', The current trend i11 competitive flying as well as X C seems to be loward pushing that al I-important margin, instead or showing pilot skill, and has killed pilots in the pasL The competition format needs to be looked at closely, I think, before lhings get messy, I low many tumbles were there at the recent World MceL That just plain ridiculo11s, ( I told you I get didn't J'l) The bottom line is that whether you're going for the National Championship or your I Ill spot landings, leave yourself a rnshion, On to crashes, This graph should open your eyes, make you mad, get yo11 thinking and force you to ask yourself some qucslions about

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your f1111damcntal skills. The s1cady and mete oric rise in crashes on lau11ch ,md landing is prclty unacccplahlc, especially if you rcmen1bcr tha11his is a fairly small percentage of all the crashes, due 10 a lack or cornpklc rcporiing. Why 1his a111a1.ing ris1:'? l 11\ink there arc several rcaso11s, slarl ing with lhe fact that today's don'! land very easily. Longer spans, shorler rool chords. long1'.r dow11111!Jes and sloppier rigging make J.rnnching a litile rnorc clilTicul1 ,is well. or course, we pul up with lhGsc problems because lhe so much better. That's 1h1: real crux of \he rrrnl11:r.

On a lypical good weekend with soarahle condi1ions, you mighl gel several hours of qualily air1irne and nrnyhe even rnck up ,omc miles or blissful , lrnl you only took off and landed TW1CE 1 Today's gliders don'I come down and we do11'1 wan1 lhcm to. Tha1's what we're for. right'! So wha1 do we do' 1 l-'irsl, rake Mike Meier's Sal'e Pilol Pro gram seriously. Make lhc awards worth somc1hing lo up-and-corning pilols and, more importm1tly, Ihose nasly ol' l lang !V's who jus1 can't he bothered wilh ii. Second, ,md of crilical importance, gel oil your lazy butts, get down to the training hill and gel smm, pr,1ct ice

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in. J ,ook at your logbook and compare the hours or air1irnc with Ille numbc,r or /'lights. llow many down1uhes did you break lasl year?

I low many landings did you have lo run like

hell 10 get away wilh'> I low 11Hll!Y launches were in 1hc 9+ pucker range·> Come 011, you know lhal the nc1:d for sm11c practice is 1hcrc.

Dealers and instruclors, get crcaiivc. Sec if lhc local pizz,1 joint will kick in a couple of pizzas for a spol-lamling co111cs1. or include sornc1hi11g in your i11vcn1ory as a prize. Don '1 consider it a loss of invl'ntory, call ii an invcsl mc111 in con1i1rnccl business from people who arc importan\ to you. Run a "l'un" 111cel and gel those landings all(l lmmchcs wired. ll'you don'I, you're jusl rolling dice.

Faih1res lo hook in colllinuc on at a low hul sturid level. As always, THINK. Look oul for each other and never, never, never skip a hang check. Eslahlish a routine and slick lo ii.

The slow and steady rise in wcather-rcla1cd and "rlcw into somclhing" crashes makes a statement ahou\ the current gus\li for X-C. For mosl pilols 1his is what it's all about. and there's 110 way lo curlail lhal (and no real reason). lf'you'rc lo push your limils for lhc reward of miles, then at lcasl s\ilck lhc deck in your J'avor. Fly smart, keep your equipment up·lo-da\c, ancl don'I forget thal it will get soarable again some clay, no ma11cr what you 1hink. Huy a ballistic 'chute. There's just no good reason 1101 to. Ask Geoff Loyns and reread his informative arliclc in September I ()89 llang Gliding. Then read Hans llcyclrich's in lhc Oclobcr issue. Now go out nnd gel a ballistic chu\c!

The number or stalls slowly increases, no mailer what we do. Why'? It's the hunger for airlimc I guess. This is a tough one

A launch about to be blown. Note low wing tip and windsock.

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careers and are pushing hard to stay up with the gang, and haven't really found their limits yet.

I know I managed to pile in on my first soaring attempt by pushing out just a little too far.

(Okay, it was a lot too far.) As I said before, it'll be soarable again. Honest.

A final note on crashes and deaths before we move on. rt doesn't matter how good a pilot you are if you never get to the hill. Wear your seatbelts and don't drive like idiots just because the cu's are starting early. Remember that the most dangerous part of any sport is the drive there.

The graph showing injuries contains no surprises. As the number of crashes increases, so do arm, leg and head injuries. For the purposes of this study I lumped all the parts of the leg together and all the parts of the arm, etc.

The breakdown in the accident reports is quite explicit, but the graph would get pretty full.

With the exception of the one spike in 1983, head injuries increased slowly until 1986, then jumped and seem to have stabilized again. We'll have to wait a few years to see if this is the case, but I'll bet it is. Why the jump? Geometry.

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5 Chances are that 0 you 're kissing the noseplates. That '80 '81 means that the front wires and any hardware at the nose can get to know you really well under the right circumstances. In many cases the noseplates can hit you in the back of the head. Be sure that your helmet covers you well, and if you like your current facial arrangement consider a fullface for you next brain bucket.

"Thank you" to those of you who see to it that accident reports get sent in and questionnaires filled out. Also a lrnge thank you to Doug Hildreth and R.V. Wills for the hours they have spent working with this information.

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by Al Wez Hookin

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man, where's my glider!" said Freel, as he glanced out the window of the tavern.

It was an all too familiar story. After an enjoyable clay offlying, filled with many happy thermal stories, Fred stopped by the local watering hole (The Glider Hanger) to swap parables with his flying compatriots, when he noticed ...

"What are you taking about, Freel?"

"You know, my HPII Full Race, neon colors, my life savings; it was just sitting on top of my Bronco and now it's gone," he said as panic covered his face!

"Gone, you're kidding me Freel, did you have it insured?"

"INSURED?! My glider, who's going to insure a hang glider?"

"USHGA, Freel. They have an insurance plan that covers glider theft! Most of the club has purchased it already. See what happens when you miss club meetings!"

Then Freel slowly remembered, as he was reading the February issue of Hang Gliding. At the last club meeting (held at The Glider Hanger), the main order of business was USHGA's Glider Theft & Participant Accident Insurance.

But, you gotta act fast.

USHGA is offering two kinds of insurance for "us"-the ever-trusting pilots that we are (like Freel). One policy is Glider Theft Insurance. Really! If some lowly slime-bait rips off your glider, you're covered for up to $3,500 and this is at a cost of only $60 a year!

This is for the glider as a whole, not parts or individual accessories. It's kinda like an all-ornothing deal, but look at the cost of gliders today. I think it's well worth the $60. Just ask Freel, who is now sobbing over his Watneys Ale. For the price of his sunglasses he could have had his glider replaced.

The other USHGA insurance plan is Participant Accident Insurance. This insurance is 24-hour coverage, not just limited to when

you're flying. Even when you are flying and it's just you, the blue sky and a few birds, there's always something in the back of your mind telling you that no matter how invincible you may feel at that moment, it's still flesh and blood versus Mother Nature.

It's not a thought that you dwell on or you'd never go flying, but there must be at least a small slice of realism. USHGA is offering a $5,000 or a $10,000 accidental death benefit policy forjusr $24 and $48 respectively (annually). Now, there's a lot more to this policy-like gruesome "dismemberment" coverage and other fun stuff that I don't care to

"USHGA needs 300 people to participate in each of these two insurance programs BY JUNE 30, 1990 TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN." discuss-but in a nutshell, look at this cost! It's sensible and cheap!

Unfortunately, there's always a catch.

USHGA needs 300 people to participate in each of these two insurance programs BY JUNE 30, 1990 TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. This is a special deal between USHGA, Century Insurance and the National Accident Insurance Co., but it won't "fly" if there's not enough interest.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, if you 're just thinking about this and you're not really sure-THINK NO MORE! Support yourself, your club and your association. DO IT TODAY! These policies only make sense and USHGA needs 300 people for each policy by June 30th to put them into action. • HANG GLIDING

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National Coordinating Committee Report NAA & FAA Meeting - February 13, 1990 - Washington, D.C.

by Dennis Pagen

USHGA National Coordinating Committee Chairman NAA OVERVIEW

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National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is the national aero club of the U.S. and the only organization recognized by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FA!) as representing all forms of aviation. Al the current time, if we wish to implement the processing of world records and send a team to \Vorlcl Meets. we must belong to the FA! through membership in the NAA. This membership does not come cheaply.

We pay close to $6,000 annually at the present time. The dues we pay is based on a formula that includes a factor dctcrminccl by number of members. What clo we get for om $6,000? Up until now, very little. besides the servicing of 1/10 of one percent of our members (the world team and a couple of record holders). It is quite conceivable that these inclivicluals could join the NAA on their own ($18 per year) and still set their records and attend the world meet.

However, matters have changed a bit. There is a new NAA president, Mal Gross, who seems much more responsive to the various divisions within Ilic NAA (these divisions include all the sport aviation organizations in the U.S.). He has already visited with Russ Locke and lent his organization's prestige in the struggle to save Eel Levin park. At the NAA meeting !Vlr. Gross indicated his intentions to continue to support us in this manner.

It should be noted that the NAA pays S45,000 per year to the FA!.

The NAA receives about $70,000 per year from its divisions. The extra $25,000 presumably goes toward administration costs (salaries, housing. travel. etc.). With the political changes recently occurring in the Eastern Bloc countries, it appears that the FA! will have less income since the government support of sport aviation will probably dry up in those countries. In brief. the budget is already tight and the FA! is looking

lo bolster its income. It appears the firs! plan to clo this is to initiate a registration fee at all FA! competitions. I have the f<AI financial report which l shall bring to the next USHGA Board of Directors meeting.

EAA · OSHKOSH BOOTH The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) puts on the world's largest airshow every summer at Oshkosh. Wisconsin. This year. the EAA will donate booth space (probably three booths-thousands of dollar,) for sport avia-

"[NAA Presidenf Mal Gross] has already visited with Russ Locke and lent his organization's prestige in the struggle to save Ed Levin park. At the NAA meeting Mr. Gross indicated his intentions to continue to support us in this manner.

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lion. The divisions of the NAA voted to combine efforts and display their goods and services. I indicated that the USHGA is interested in participating. What we have to provide is literature (pamphlets). posters, videos or anything else we wish, as well as personnel, to man the booth part time. The various organizations will take turns manning the booth, but the more time we spend there, the better for our pub I icity. There may be exhibitor passes available ror our representatives, but if not, I feel that office should pay this entry fee (about $18 per day. if I recall correctly).

WORLD AIR GAMES The plans for the World Air Games are proceeding nicely and arc slated for September.

1991 near the town of Toulouse in the French Pyrenees. These games will occur every four years and be of an Olympic-type format. All forms of aviation will be represented. The local tourist bureau has pledged several million dollars toward the project. The irrepressible Greeks want to start the games every time with a torch ceremony on the legendary island where Icarus and Daeclelus first look flight.

RECORDS The NAA has established point-to-point records. This is mainly an income-generating item. but the fact is anyone can now own a world record at least for a time by flying the fastest speed between two points. Presumably, this could be from ymir takeoff to landing. We should discuss the pros and cons of such records and perhaps set some guidelines. One such guideline may be a minimum distance.

SAFETY AW ARD The NAA was given approval to institute an annual safety award for each division. This will be different from our (USHGA's) current safety award program for il will not award safe flying, but be presented to the incliviclual who contributed the most to safety.

AMA FLIGHT PARK The largest division of the NAA is the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). These are the guys flying RC models. There are a lot of them-over l 50.000 inclivicluals belong to the AMA. With such a membership comes economic power. They just purchased their own 829-acre flight park in Indiana. They also have an option to lease or buy an adjacent airport which they will probably do. The significant faclor for us is that the A!V!A offered the use of

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USHGA REPORTS their flight park for other aviation sports. I can foresee a towing national meet taking place there, as well as a U.S. aviation games. The park is north of Indianapolis. We should make an announcement in our magazine to inform local pilots of the possibilities.

MISCELLANEOUS The NAA is looking for news releases concerning hang gliding for their newsletters. Also, they want a short piece explaining hang gliding for their members. Perhaps our promo pamphlet will do.

Finally, the NAA is sponsoring a twoweek trip to Finland, Sweden and Russia. This trip is aviation oriented and expertly guided.

The cost is merely $3,500 (approximately).

FAA MEETING - OVERVIEW John Ballantine, Tom Gunnarson and myself (principles in the U.S. Ultralight Association)

met informally with Mike Sacary of the FAA to discuss points of mutual interest. I will sum them up briefly.

I) There is no chance that Part 103 will be drastically altered in the near future (unless we have a major air catastrophe that initiates more regulation).

2) Our towing and tandem exemptions must be reapplied for every two years. I explored the possibility of making them permanent or extending them beyond the two years.

The former requires a rule-making change and will not be clone. The latter goes against FAA policy of reviewing ex.emptions every two years as a legal device to assure the public that they are monitoring the situation. It appears that we will have to reapply for our ex.emptions every two years ad infinitum.

3) I received a clarification of our definition of a student in the tandem exemption. A student is what 11·e choose to call a student.

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VZ. Rall 652 .. .Call. Ultralioe .\000 ft. 13/16". 1/8". 5/16"1. .S125. 15121 -167-2529.

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TWO HP A.T.'S - Both less than 5 nights, $3400 each.

150 Sport - Great shape. S180ll. CG 1000 - fils 5'6" to 5"10". l.:10-1501b, .. SD5.00. HiEocr"' POD-SIOO. 1/i/81 761-008:ior(213)822-6179. c-

SENSOR R \IODEL - Ver) good condition. Red LE .. white T.E. SI .JOO. L\foQic 177: Full race. \\'hilc and rninbm\' rn1der~urface. Im\· 11ir1i;1c S I.-J.00. Comet 166: Ol"..lll1!~ LE .. n-hire T.E.. foir condition S.100. (9191 768-560.:1 or (919) 723-2760 (Day,).

ROGALLOS

J--IP ( 155 ,q. ft.. 110-150 weight range). facel\cnt condition. nice colors. S600 OBO. Tom. evenings (816) ATLAS 15 -

Black leadin~ cd':.!.c, red unckr\urfacc.

inspected by reputal~e d;aler. S900.

6521.

Airframe

Dennis (-1 IJJ 25-1-

25-1--1708.

llP l-1/l.-Speedb,ir. new airframe. great ~lwpc. ~750.00 ATLAS 16 - Excellent condition. black mylar LE .. red/ orange/ye/Jo\\· tip.,. Flie., Great' $850 ORO 1V,\J 18lHJ 72.:1-78 J 6.

AXlS 13 -

New. only 8 !light:-..

Flie~ perfect.

l\linr.

,\lark 1505) 82.1-6619.

HP II- Full Rael'. Two blue and white ~lidcr•,. Newl'rone. !'aired tul1e,. 51,000. Older glider. SXOO (-112) 661--1-17-1.

Pelc.

Sacrifice S2.J0(1. Kurt (206) 87'1-.1135.

AXIS JJ - New. ~upcr cu,torn botlLHn ~urf..lc('. flic~ excdknt nnd look~ ':!real. Attention gc:1tcr! SJ.000. Kurt (2061 87-1-.l I J5,

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AXIS 15 - Full Race. hcmitifu! !.!lidcr. cxcl'llent condition.

Sl.950{.103)-199-82-16.

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BALL VARIOS - New and demo .. S580 and up. Trade, okay. I3RS chutes. easy wheds S3.99.i. U\ed Sport Euro.

Full Race 1(17. SI .900. HP II. S 1.950.(812> .:188-7111.

185 COtvlET- Excellent condition. Spectrum bouom. no tears or repairs. S-150 (505) 821-6935.

HP II - f.u\l Race, all white. tlic~ ':.!real and in '>!Ood condition. \l.250171-1)391-2812. "

Good condition. SJOO. 1206) 683-73-12

165 DREAM - POD harness. paracbute. vario, helmet. great condition. S 1600 i'or pkg. (71-11 857-0991.

DREAivf. LITE l 8:1 -Custom -;ail. red. orange. gold. Low hours . great shape: \peed rail. wheels. new bag. S 1200.

(6021-182-8993 Phoenix.

SUPER DREAM 185 - Beautiful red/1cllow. Like new. onlv 20 hour, ..SI 800. GULL RACER POD harne"· S 175.

1., ,·2) 525-07%.

DREAJ\·1 ~0) - Two-tone hluc and w/Jitc . llt'\\" I ]/X8 .

S 1875.00 i\·1atdiini! air . . . 1rcam lwrnc~~- large, new l 2/88, SJOO. Dan (818> JX0-5-115 (CA).

ATTACK DUCK IC1(1 - Billboard letters. red ilnd \'.hi1c.

S65ll OBO. Sco111_l().l) 920-10.10.

A TT.-\CK DliCK 160- with half batten,. eooc\ condition.

S60ll or trade 16021 -153-6261.

SKYHA\VK 168 - Veo good condition. great colors.

S700. {8181-1-19-6780.

SKYHAWK 169-Harne".chutc,allforS900. (21.>)860H06-f night:-..

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SK\'HA WK I 88- flown 5 day,. S 1700 ORO: Will, Wing Fly Lile deluxe cocoon h:m1c\~ w/free tlighl 20-gorc paraclnrtc. S7500BO. (818) 707-3199.

KISS - November 198'), 60 hr, .. excellent. 52,200 080 1714 l 250-3622 Day,.

SKYHAWK 188 - Gre,11 condition. S 1.300 080. (805J -198-7109 or (805) -196-7791.

LEAVING THE SPORT 160 Strcak/37 hrs: ProLite cocoon harne~~ (5 "R" - IO" l. fl) 2-+' paraclm1c. 2)6 Ball \'ario. :\llima\tcr altimcli..:'T. FD hclmcr.. and more. All S 1600 OBO. 1602) 732-9120.

-;par~ \Ch. Im\· airtime, c.,cd!cnt condition. Ycllm, LE ...

R.0.Y. rainbow undcr~urface. Av<.,ilable now S2200. Col~

(1~0-73-l-2 e,·c:nings. Rogl'.r. \[AG!C KISS - Flown fi,·c time,. Custom colors. Optional. c.xtrn ..\upinc- flying ,,·ire~ included. iV!usl ,;,ce! S2.7UO. (] l.1)')-17-1568.

MAGIC KISS - Like nN. :i hrs .. S2.500. New S?.700.

Will split ,hipping (5091 627--1624. ,\J;\GIC IV 155- Full rac,, with cvcrvthing. Surfcoat L.E ..

8) lOtal rlighl houh. Good condition.~ycarl;· in...,pcction jU\I cornple1cd. Spare parts. must sell. Si.000. Rick (707176"2970-I. \·IAGIC IV RACER 166 {201 I 850-.l5-IO.

1989 150 SPORT EURO. -

lt'llc Car,on. ( 508 l -169-7360.

SPORT EURO. JG7 - Sal"ct) edge downwhcs. cxcellent conditio11. Sl600. (8001528-1866. Ex!. 25n.

SPORT 150 - Maeenta ancl white. race cloth. 63" round downtubcs, new tly~1g wires. never crashed . always \lmecl inside: \\'ith sport protector. S 1.600 or S 1.800 ll"ith 11e11 leading edge pocket. Bob (619) 571-6362.

VISION 16 - L.011 time. great condition. Sl.300 ORO. (-lU8l -123-209-l.

VISION ECLIPSE 19 - < .:10 hrs. While and blue with black leading edge (extra stiff) and green lrim. Specdbar.

Black ,paghelli harness ll"ith parncl111te. S2.CIOO for all.

(20619.17-2009.

VISION MK IV 17 - 1989. Full Race. custom full leneth rai11bo1\". zippers Si.900. Paul (714) 676-4425.

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\JAGfC fV 177 -- Full .-.ice plu, ,w-fcoat 20 hrs. T.T .. S1600 {.lOJ) 2-17-9219.

""cl -!-.4 oz. ,\1.B ..

MAGIC IV 177 - Full race. $1.100. Minimum Trike power pack Si.100. (215) 252-6020.

will ,hip S800 (5011 2.:1-1-

MAGIC IV 177 -- Race. e.,celknt. \V/W cocoon lwrne" wilh n,'\\"Chute. Rall 11651.Sl.695.00131912-16-0109.

FOIL RACER I :>OB -S 1700. Raven 2.:19. SJ50. Call Ilona bet\\'CCll 8:()() - -1:(10 p.111. (818) 899-021 7.

MOYES GTR 1-18 - Like nc11·. black/r,'d/11·hite ,ail S 1-100.

Abo f\·listral windsurfer co111perition H·i1h Cl .-.ail.\ 6.0 c:f: -UL S-100. Call (6031-1.17-051"2.

Ci1\RAGE SALE~ Comer 2 16.S. ProSwr] J 30. Borh ,\·i1h ,·cry 1011· airtime. Sl.200 eilch. 1505) 662-78-10.

MOYES 162 GTR - Full Race. Great ,hapc \\"ith c,tra,. s1.200 oso rn 181 76-1-9936/(80:i i 2%-08-16.

GE~ll/\1 1(1-I- E,cdlcnt co11dit"1on. 1011 hou,-,. S800 1.7081 991--1136/CST. A,k for Jeff. Call daylimc or lc,11·c me,-

.\IOYES MEG,\ II - ~ll'ST SELL!! Good condition. include, equipment. BEST OFFER!! 17081-195-0.:162.

VISION ,\·IK I\' 17 763-0-156.

VISIO/\ MK IV 17 -

Fluorc\ccnt color"' . full:,

\·IYSTIC 155 - Lo11 hour,. VG. Rccl-hlue-,·ellm,. \600.

Gerry t-ll51 567-(10.12.

707.'i Frame .\l,100150Jr 757-2%5 or 7'i.l-

:'JI:\\' GLIDERS - 13c~t Prict:\! Pacific r\irna,·c. \Vilb \Ving-.. . St..•cclwing\. Dchtl. Silver \Ving-. (703) 533<~2-J-L

GTR 162 Ol 19.

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l.011 time. great co11di1ion. '>600 0130.

} DCG. c.11nern pockcts. lrilam LE ..

Sl.875. Grwrnmeed < I hr. (.103) 750-3226.

V!SIO"i MK IV 19 - 3 DCG. camera pochets. blachmaecnta-Yellow. < 100 hr,. Sl.500. (303) 9-!5-8687 Ext. .150 [9-5 MST.

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J DCG. camera pockets. lrilam L..E ..

S 1.975. c;uara111eed < I hr. 1-103) 750-3226.

VISION MK IV 19- fllue and white. tril"'n L.E .. 3 DCG. On!) 8 hr"'. flying time. S ILJOO. Raymond equalizer for 6 footer. S400. Ili!.!h Energy chute al-.o available. (70-1-) .:n---1-~ 0-105, C

RA VEN 209 (8051 "295-1571.

Blue/yellow/white. S1200. (5011

VISION ,\lK l\i 17 - 3 DCG. Speeclbar. -1.-1 cloth. blue LE .. blue A panel. rainbow R panel. like nc11·. S 1.750 (-108r 996-6-191.

VISION MK IV 19 -

CiTR 162 - Good condilion. faired. \ 1.200 180:> l %9-1.178.

Half Race. faired doll'11tubcs.

Fi1ired tubes. 6.6 cloth. S 1.-150.

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EXTRA CLEr\N DUCK 160 2186.

SENSOR 5 IU 13-C - Full Race. low time, extra faired dowmubes. gn~at \hape S 1,-1-00 0130. HP I: Good condition.

S650 1717) -176-66-15.

KISS - Almost new. 50 hr,. Iola\. Cu,torn color,. Must sacrifice. S2.:i00 ORO. (209) 586-6222.

LIGIIT MYSTIC 188- VG. Good condition. S 1.000. 1206> CONDOR 22-1 cn.~ning-;. Roger.

SE'-'SOR 510-R -3/-l Race 11·irh compcrNrtor. lo\\" hours. nice and tight Si.5000BO. \li~c 1803) 83-1-5607.

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VISfO:S: c.·IK IV 19- bcellcn1 condition. 10 hr, .. Trilam I..E ... ---1-.-J. oz T.E .. SJROO. Lite Dream 165. ra'mbow color ..... good ,hapc. \1000. 1208) 673-627.1.

HA"!C GLID1is:C

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CLASSIFIEDS

\\'ANTED- Qu ..1lit~ u..,cd :-.lngk "urfoce g/idi:r:-. :rnd ~quipmcnt and FD. or L.P lncc h,m~er harne,...,c:-. (6021 8lJ77121 '

\V.-\NTED -

L:-.cd han'>! \..!lidcr. . and ac..Tc:-. ... orie:-. in '>:!Ood

condition, Action Soaring Center (209J .168-966:i.

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\V.-'\~TED- L: ... cd h<lllg gliding t:quiprnr:nt. Glider:-.. in,numcnh. harne,..,c-., and paraclrnh.'\. Airtime of' San Francisco. 36211 \V,1\\011,1. S,111 Fra11cisrn. C\ 9-11 /6. 1-IJ 5! SKY-

GOLDE',; \\/1\;(;S

SE()! :.-'\TCHIE V.-'\LLEY SO.\Rf'\iG SL'PPL Y

(.10.11278-7181

Sak~ - Re.ntab - ln:-.truction - Repair-.;

Vi:-.ion \IK I\' 17. 10 Dcmn\. li~c ne\, ... .S2.050-2.JOO Sport l67 Euro. Demo. (e\ec. cond.) ......... )2.700

t 6 J 'i 1 9-19-2.10 I Dream !fr) - \\·ith \\hl'l'h. Dbl. knee-hanger. :-.pare ll1be,.

IO\\ hour:-. .. S 1395 Dream 220 - neon - demo. . ......... S2395

HP-,\ T Demo. . . ..... S.1.200 Spnrt .-\m. 180 {Im\ air time).. . ...... S].300 Comet 185 (:-.eldom u:-.ed. ,·en \\ell maint.) .S700 L'l'Ciemi11i 18-1.. · ...... S700 DcnHlll 18) .. .

.. ..... S600

...... SJ:iO

\\ 77.

Come1 I 65 \laeic -1.

X-CEI. 160 ~ Custom ,ail. JO tlts .. Sl.600. Comet 16:i: E,cdlen1 condition. "pcctrum. SSOO nr lrc1dt' for Eric Ra)mrn1d EtJUalizer llarnc . . :-. ror )' JO" plfot. (-HJ7J 862-.2370.

Tl!E H.\i\'Ci GLIDl\'G CE,'sTER

...... S700 Pho~eni.\ 6D (~real color..,_ loo~.., like ne,\ l .... S3)0 \!axon F\I r,;ciio:-.. I clianncl. )\V. IS 1.62:Smh; S.205

\[a~ic Frnmula In ~we~.

..\IRT!ME OF SA', FR.-\i\CISCO ~! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !Spring Cleamnce S.ik! ! ! I!!~~!!! ..-\xi, JJ /JO hr,./. .-\xi:-. 15 t-l-0 hr"'.) ...

CiTR 162 Ver) Ck.rn. >.1a!..!.ic Ki'.',:-. Lo\\' I lour. . DE'.\10.

ZI Zoom (J(l hr:-.. Sacrifice) .... .\[any i\forc Glider-.. ..

1011 DcmandJ 0:,., !!Cn S\:-.tcm-.. ..

.. ..... ~C\\

\!agic KISS ..

..... NC\\

\1a~ic KISS Li~e JlC\\ I 50, Sport fR 6.1" CH. ....... S2.250 .. SJ. JOO .. \2.300 . ... S 1.500 ... C\U. . .. S :i50 ..... SJ 2.'ill .. ', 3:\0

Steel Hint.:r-... ·· Parachuk:-. (Hi!!.h F.nt.:r!!\).

Liql1ip,1h rDea1:~r Jnqui~·ie-.. lnYitedJ 3620 \\'awona. San f'ran,:i:-.co. C ..\ t)..J.116

167 Sport .

HP-.-'\ T In ,toe\, .

Sport 167 AT ln Stock . .\laeic Ill 166 Great Glider. \li.,ion .\IK I\' 17}19 In~toc~ .

Vi:-.ion .\IK JV 17/ltJ l!:-.cd.

229 Ra\·cn i__:,,,cc\.

Equalizer-.. L:-.cd S/\·I ...

....... S2.500 . ... SJ.900 ·········· S 1.-100

TORREY FLIGHT PARK ',EW & LSED EQUIPMENT

........ NC\\

PHONE: !6191-152-_120.1

......... \:C\\

. ········· S 1.200 ....... S700

········· S-125 ....... S-1:\0

CG l.llllll \I Like ne"

25 Li-.,ed glider-., ... i_:..,cd 20 ;nd 22 0:nrc clrnh.·:-. .

Para~lider:-. . ~ Bell ,Helmeh ...

Steel carabine1

.. S.1:\0 ..... S:iOll-Sl .8llll .... ,2:\0 .... SJ.860 . I11 ,tocJ.. S 125 .Sl-l.80

..."\II equipment guar;11ueetl. i1h1wcrcd am\ :-.hipped <lll~ \\ hert'.

(JOJl 278-9566. 2--1- hr,.

COLOR.-'\DO HA:\G CiLIDl'\iG t .10-11 :>78-9566 Comd III 18) Intro Price. \Lwic Formula Intro Price.. \la;ic KISS Demo Price .

Ma;ic Formula Demo Price....

Vi,ion ~IK JV 17. J<J < 3 hr,..

Lt Dream 18:\. ell:\ < 15 hr,.

Lt. My,tic 177. 188 < 211 hr,.

Lt. Dream 205 < -10 hrs. . .

.. S2.600 ... S2.700 . .. S.1.100 . .. ')~.390 ..SJ.925 . ...... S 1.-180 . .. SI.JOO . S 900

Seagull SeahH\\ k:-. l'<-Lclt ... \ JOO All equipment gu,1r1-111tc·cd and "hipped <Ill) where.

F..\X: (6191-1:\2-.120.1

. ······ S 1.200

COLORADO HA:\Ci GL\Dli\Ci Ne\~- name brand chu1c .....

.. S2---l-05 ........ S 675 . ... S2895 .. S1005 . ... S3295 .. S 89) . .. SI 695

Sporl 180 - low hour:-. . .

HP .-\ T - hot demo..

Vi:-.ion IX - great _..,[i;1pc .

CiTR 162 - real c\e,111 ...

XS - \ en· nice. alnwc,t tlC\\ .. S2295 Hirh En~'n!\. POD - nc,\·. .. .. S JtJt) Cl~udb..t-../~ocoun - ne\,-. . . ... \ 325 Great deab 011 all \Vilb \Vin~. Seedwin~s. Delta \Ving. Hi~h Energy ,,,porb procluch and lot:-. more! ._ ~ -

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--1-.206-K Sorrento Vai!e) HIHl.. San Dii:go. CA 921] 1. \Ve ha\c in...,trnmcnh and parachute\ in \tock (619J --1-)0-9008 'Special tn.wel inccllli\'C:-. on ,ome glider purcha~e\.

J-115) 759-1177

Dream ..!--Hl - cu:-.tom \ail ...

R<\\'Cll 209 - rl'al uood condition..

Sport 1:'10 - beautiful .

O\VE'.\S \'.-'\LLEY SO.-'\Rl'\Ci HP 2 . ......... S 1.500 Sport .-'\m. 167 Race cloth. ········ ~ 1.600 220 Dream Li~e ne\\ ......... SJ .250 \'i,ion \lk l\' 17. ...... suoo 0\) g~n -..~ :-.lcm. carbon fiber lan/..: 7.5 lb ...... Lhh up to 8 hr.-... at 18.000 feet. (6191 .187-267-1 .

PRAIRIE \VJ'\iD FL\Gl\T SCHOOi. HP l. \'.Good .. . ........ SJ.0110 180 ..\ttack J)uck. V. Good . ········ 800 160 .-\ttack Duck. E.,c. . ....... 1.000 190 CiTS. Fair. VG. French . ········· 500

Fled~i.: Ri~id \Vin~. [:\c.

Offer-., t.20-t) ~5-t~..io.-:;;o. L:~;t,·e i\k~;,,a!!e.

Other Equipmc-nt .-\\·ailabk. ~ S.-\l'R..-\TO\\':\ SO.-'\RlNCi .--\ir~pL'cd S 15. Stirrup:-.. cocoon\. allimeter .... \';uio:-.. thermal :,,noopL'rs \5(} each. Parachute S 150. Trainer S.250. Tomm} Thnmp~on (919) 98.1-906--1-.

NEW C;LJDERS: 155 Lile i\ly:-.lic. Hlue. LE .. Lile \:1.'\\' t.1 hour:-.)

S2.250.llll 1--1-5 Dream. Pin~. \t'\\ .. ·········· 2.200.ll(J ... 2.-100.0(J 185 Dream. #376. \c,, . .... 2.600.0() 205 Dream. #290. \"n1,.

205 Dream. #300. ~n,· ... .......... 2.600 OU .. 2.800.(1() 220 Dream. #2~7.

220 Dream. #2--1-). NC\\'. . ........ 2.800.liO 2---1-0 Dream. i\e,, . ... 2.X00.00 . 2.800.0() 2-10 Dream. #-11. 'ie•.,

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USED GLIDERS: 177 oly,tic VG. H\uc LE .. U,cd ...

1.-l'iO.llO 11/2 Ba1tenJ 177 \ly,tic VG. Rai11bo\\. C,ed ... . . ... 1.-1:\0.lill 18() Xcel VG. Multi-colored. Used... . ... 1.7:\0.0U \6'i Sen,or. Blue LE .. bed. . ............. 72:i.OO 185 Dream, Red. \Vhitc. Blue. L;:-.cd . ... 1.500.00 205 Dream. U,ed . .. 1.575.0ll 220 Dream. L,ed .

1.7:\0.lll) .\lark IV 17. Used. . ......... 1.950.ll() \lark JV 17. Good Shape. . ...... J.<J'i0.00 170 !!PI 1/2. Red.. . ......... 995.00 \6'iComet ll. . .........N:i.00 177 \!aeie Ill. . ... 600.00 Lt. \h,tic J:i:\. Demo & a, :-S:c".

1.950.00 2-lO Lt. Dream . . .. 1.975.00 185 Come! lJJ. Like Ne'\\. . .. 2.500.00 2\'i Phoenix 6D. O\dy but Good\ .... -17:\.0()

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Schools and Dealers Ultralights Rigid Wings

PHONE:

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CLASSIFIEDS ULTRALIGHTS COS\IOS TRIKE -

2-Seater. Profile 19 ll'ine. Puji robin

T\\'o Han!! Glich:r:-.: J 985 Vi-.;ion IX an~l Ddta Ph~eni.x G-0. (I) ,._Harness \tirrup and (I) Knc(' hangct

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harness. (2) CHUTES: S-26. THE BULLET: Ne\'er usecl

including 2 propclk>r original trike. llC\'Cr flown. All equipmc1ll S3.500. Gr,'at Deal! Please reply IN SPANISH to:

HANl, FI.H;t!T SYSTEMS - DIRECTLY across the street from WILLS WIN(;. DE~IOS and rentals a1·ailable to qualified pilot'>. IIP-AT small. medium & large Sporl-

,\T'c,. Ki:-.s. Mark IV. Gcncsi~. Dreanl'i and Axi:-,. FLY ·El\-'I ALL and decide what w1u likc. \Vc ...,ell and sc1Yice all major brancb of ~!lider:-. nmi accessories. USHGA ccnified Xe clinics and !mining program. 1202 E. \Valnut. Unit J\L Santa Ana. CA 92 701 (7 I~) 542-7 ~44 Nenr Disney[ and.

Juan Nunez Torrcs/Rc:,,id. Las J°',k\ctas/Eclif. 3. Apt. 87/ Arccibo. Puerto Rirn/00612.

SCHOOLS AND DEALERS

Ll\·lrP - Two hour-. from Birn1inglwm (\Ce our ad under T cnnev~ct\) (---Hl--l J :W8-.l5--l l.

\VINDGYPSY -

USHGA Cenified .school specializing in

pcr-.;onalizcd tandem lligllt training. full service \ales & repair facilil.) in Lake Elsinore- - cal! for site info. \Vide ran!:!~ of n~w & used ':!liders & tli~ht acce...,sories in stock. ivk~ico I-Ian!:! Glidi110: "-:.fours. Paul ~Burns. JJO-l-1 \Valls St..

La,e El.sino;e. CA 92330 Phone (71~1 678-5418: PAX (71~) 678-5~25.

WINDSPORTS SOARINC; CENTER -

HANG GLIDER EMPORIUM -

,'\l.ABAMA

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The best training hill in the \\CSI i:-. in Santa Barbara. n han~ !:!tiding VACATIO\J PARADISE. High quality PERSO~'\/ALIZED instruction focu\ing on the -..kil]..., that lllLhl affect vour Sr\f-ETY. Call for \·ac,~tion info and !.dicier in\'e111or\'. Tue ..... -Fri. I 0-5. Sat. I 0-4. 613 N. Mil pas. Santa Barbara. California 9-1103 (805) 965-37-1-1.

Lo, /\nqefes'

large...,t and rnos1 complete :-.chool :-.ince 197-L \Ve :-.pcclalize in pe1vmalizcd larnkrn in:-,truction. \<.de\ and repair. Spend your \\·inter \'acation flying \\'ith m! 161-l-5 Victory Blvd ..

Van Nuys. CA 9140618 ISJ 988-0111. "Professionals You

Can Trust!"

COI.OR,\DO COLORADO HANG GLIDING -

USHGA Certified

School, dealer all bramk Towing and paraglidcr i1bl. Bell

.·\LASKA

helmets. (J().1J 278-9566.

ADVENTt:RE WINGS -Corne tm1· '"'er" ilderness. fly among North America·, highc:-.l peak:,,. Hang Gliding. Paragliding. Tnur:-.. To" ing. Tanck1n. Sale\, Certified ln:,,truc-

COLORADO WIND PARK -

"Come up for Air,. .. Sab,

\CtYice. complete in:-.truction on our SOO-foot. 360-degree training hill. SI 0/day lodging. Dealing all brnncb. PO Box

tion. Live the Ala.s,an Adventure! (907) ~55-6379. P.O. Box 83305. Fairban,s. AK 99708.

9~. llarl.sel. Colorado 80H9. (719) 8.16-22~0 (ll'ee,ends 011\yi or (.103) 762-6505.

ARIZONA EAGLE'S NEST School of Hang Gliding \RIZONA ,.\IRW.-\ \'E - l!SI IG.A certified instruction.

Pacific .,.-\i1w:1\·c ... ales and :,,cr\'icc. (602) 195-06-19.

l!SHGA certi-

fi..-d .'-.Chonl. Dealer for Delta \Vin~. Pacific Ain,ave and \Vills \Ving. P.O. Box ~SI.J~S. Colrn;tdo Spring:-.. CO 80936 (719 l 59Hl498.

ARIZONA \VINDSPORTS - Large-..1 hang gliding center in the Southwc:-,t. Lc:-.son:-, utilizing the world's fir:-.t manmad(' trnincr hill. All our '.-.itc-.; face every wind c\irection.

1-lighc•a percent of flyable ')tudctll clay:-, in America. Denki for Pacific Ainrnve. \Vilb \Ving. High Energy. Rall and Seagull classic parts. I .127 E. Bell De Mar Dr.. Tempe. AZ 8528.1 \602) 897-7121.

DESERT HANG GLIDERS - USHGA Certified School.

Supine speciali,t.s. -1319 \V. Larkspur, Glendale. AZ 85-10~.

(602) 4.19-0789. 9.18-9550.

IIIGH ADVENTURE-Pull ,e1Yice foci lily located 011 site

GOLDE'/ WINGS -

at Southern California\, f;.u11ou-; mile hi\!h mountain-;.

Crestline. From \tllld hill to XC tlwrrnal ~hying. our 10 tandem accelerated training program i:-. quick and thorough. hbtl'llclOr Rob ~kKenzic:. Dozen, of new am\ U\Cd glic\crs for :-.ale or rent. Other ser\'icc~ include. weather information. mou111ain \huttlc. towing seminar'). XC trip . . . repair'>. rat-

i11">truc1ion. Tandem Tow in!.! Instruction. Dealer\ for \Vilb. \\'ing, Pacific Airwav~. Dd171 \Ving~. tvtoyes. UP. Cli11ic:-,S0ari112. Parachute. Imtructor. ~,Itn. Tour:-.. Towi1H!. 1108 \·\iner: Alley. Golden. CO 8(14\ll. i.lO.l) 27\\-7181~

ings. ( 7141 88-1-8488.

Agent for Pacific Airwavc. C.G. IOOO. Soar 600' Haney'.'>

TIIE H,\NG GLIDING CENTER - Located in beautiful San Diego. USHGA i11s1ruction, equipment rentah., local flying tour:-.. Spend your winter \'acation flying \\'ith m. \Ve proudly offer \Vil\:-, \Ving. Pacific Alrwavc. High Energ).

Rall and we ne~d yom \1-;ed ~quipment. --+206-K Sorrento Valley Bl\'d .. San Diego. CA 92121 (619) 450-9008.

Point! 1601 N. Shac,lcford #131-4. Little Roe~. AR 72211 \50! J 22-l-2 !86.

~-IISSIO"I SOARING CE"ITER -

,.\RKANSAS SAIL WINGS HANG GUDING -

Certified Instruction.

CALIFORNIA ACTIO"l SOARING CENTER -

In Lodi Near Stockton.

Per:-,onalized USHGA Certified Insrruction. sales. am! scr\'ice. Emplwsis 011 special s,ills and technics. T.O. & L. ;vtajor branch. of \..!.lickr...-. & accc5,soric:-. carried. 1689 ,\rrn~ln;ng Road. Lodf. CA 9:S2--i2 LW9) 368-966:S. Hane Glidine & paragliding. Lc\som - -..ale:-, - sci \'ice - rentals.-- LP. Pa;ific Airn-:-a,·c. Secd\\·ings. \Ville; \\ling. High Energy. Pro Dc-;ign\, Hi Lite, Condor and more. Large sekclions of secondhand equipment. Certified instruction (USI-IGA & APA!.

-"icxt to Fon funston. 3620 \Va\\'ona. San frnnci\co, CA

Ser1·ing the flying com-

munity .'-.ince 1973. Complete lesson program with special attention to quality lake-off and landing skills. All major branch of glider:-,. p<.\rac!n\le\ and insli'Llll\ents sold. Sail repair and air frame service a,·ailahlc. 1116 \Vrigley \\'ay. \'iilpitas. CA 95035. (~08) 2(,2-1055.

Sales. ser\'ice.

LJSHGA certified

L/D ENTERPRISES - Prame and ,ail repair: P,1rts and accessories. Cincl\ l)rozcla. 5000 Butte # 183. Boulder. CO 80301 (-103) -l.\0-3579.

PEAK l'ERFOR~IANCE PARAGLIDING SCHOOL

Paragliding instruction/C'quipmcnl sales.

P.O. Box ~ 13.

Crested Bulle. CO 81224. (.10.1) 3~9-5961.

CO"INECTICUT MOUNTAIN \\11'\GS -

Lm,, under Nell' Yrnl.

FLORIDA LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FLIGHT PARK - See ad under

Tennes:-.ce. (-Hl-l) YJ8-J5-tl.

NATUR,\L HIGH SPORTS - Lessons. equipment. Jell'clry. Debbi Rcnslrnw-Anncnta. P.O. Box J6 l. Running Springs. CA 92382. (714) 867-7%1.

AIRTIME OF S,.\N FRANCISCO -

94116. (415) SKY-1177.

AIRTIME UNLIMITED-SOUTHLAND HANG GLIDING SCHOOL - Pacific Air\\'ave gliders in stock. Tandem

instruction. ATOL lowin~. \Ve need your used !:!lider tradeins. c/o Dm·id Engel. I9()46 Sing in£ \Vood cTr .. Trabuco Canyon. CA 92679 (714) 589-0!09.

Cll:\NDELI.E HANG GLIDING CENTER - USHG.-\ Certified ...,chool.. The bcs1 damn hang gliding \llop in 1hc \\'odd. Dealer:-. for \VilJ<.. \Ving. Pncific Ai,wavc. Delta \Ving.

PINE CREST AIR PARK -

Landine area for Crestline.

Launch info. for ~chnols. lmh:!inu. areH flying silt'~. Contacl Jua11i1a Jachon c\'ening:-, at t7 I~l 882--l-80J~ SANTA BARBARA JIANG GLIDING CENTER USHGA. Certified School. 1\cl1im J. Hageman. ~9 S1a1e St..

Santa Barbara. CA. 9.1101 (805) %2-8999.

Ml.A.~·ll HANG GLIDING, INC. - Certified school specializing in pcr:-.onalizccl wnciem flight training. full \ervice saks and parts for all gliclcr:-.. make') ancl modcb. For more info. call (3051667-2-192 or (3051962-6968.

TORREY FLIGHT PARK. INC. -

At the launch of the

world farnou\ Torrey Pines Glider Port, Olk' of San Diego·:-, highlighh! Unmatched convcnicntc for pilot:-, and . . pcctator.'>. Refreshment:-. and :-.ou\'cnir:-. at the Cliftllangcr Cafe.

Certified Training program featuring tandem \oaring lcs.-..on:-,. Ne\\. u:-.ed. renl..11 and demo equipment by Della \Ving and UP. 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dri\'C. La JoHa. CA 920.17 (619) ~52-3202.

GEORGIA

TRUE FLIGI IT CONCEPTS - USHGA Certified ln,truction. Sale\ & Ser\'icc. Become a heller pilot in less time \\'ilh

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FLIGHT PARK under Tennessee. (.\0~) 398-_15~ I.

BALLOON FACTORY INC. OF SA \11\NNAI I -

Offer-

inu Pacific Ai1wa\'e gliders and acce~soric"\. Also center of m;..., .. ., to\\'ing 1111d inst;·uction: 824 E. DeRenne A\'e,. Sm·annah. GA .l\.\05. (912) 35~-.1039 or \9!}) 756-26% afte, 6:00 fl.Ill.

J\,toyes. Secd\\·ing\ and High Energy. Five minute:-. from For! Fun,ton. ~88 Manor Plaza. Pacifica. CA 940H. (~15) .159-6800.

our .'-.llrnll pcr:-,onalized clas;:-,cs & 1anckm in'-'..truction. Our head in'>tructor h,1..; O\'er I~ year-.. leaching experience. Only minute\ from our local Kugel i\ lountain flying site. 132-L~ 1

Gladstone Ave .. Sylmar. CA 91342. (818) 367-6050.

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CLASSIFIEDS lrnu . . c. camping. hol :-.IHl\\Cl'">. (100' ~\V ridge. \\'l" ha\·e the bc,t faci\itie, in\". '.\C\\ York ,tak' to lLach ,ou liow to th.

RI)~. Bo.\ 3-1-8.--\. Crn1pcr:-.tm\ 11. '.\ Y 13326. (~'I :i l 866-61 :i~.

ID,.\HO TREASLRE VALLEY HA'\G GLIDl'\G - LSHG.·\ CFL :'.L'n·icch,;lic"'. Pacific ..\in, ave. LP. American \\'ind,, ri~\11.

La \1m1c1te. ! 17!6 faiiYit?\\. Boi,.,c. JD 8J7fl-L !~OX1 J-76791-l.

11.Llt\OIS R ..\ VEN HAi\G Gl.101:\G SCHOOL -

Lar~e,1 and nHhl

popular in the \lid\\'e:-.t. Traditional curril'.ulu;11. ridge "oar'n~. rnou1uain cl inic:'i. tandem b\ Grad Ku:-.hni:r. Sak-,/ ..,c7-, icc-/accc:--,:-.oric'> for all major l;ra1H.h. )(l(l \". Green Ba:

\!<.ht cornpklL' hang_ gliding :-.hop in area. Localed nn top l)f Elk11\'ilk \lount.1in. L'SHG.-\ CL'nificd l1btruc1or and Ob,l"IYl'r. Crn1ccntr~t1i11~ on han~ gliding in,1ruction \\ ith cmpha:-.i:-. on lau11L'hing a~d 1~111di11g IL'L·hniquc ..... Dealer for all major br;1mk Offering e,pc-rt ,,tk" and ,en il"l" with Jm\l'">I price in area. Large mail on.lc1 in,-cn!un. Torn .--\!.!.ucrn. P.O. Bo.\ 3---P. Cra~.,moor. :-,.:y 12-+20. tlJl-li 647-}°:iXlJ. " THER\1.--\L LP. IL\C. -

'\ORTH C.-'.ROLI'\.-'.

Rd .. \Vaul-.e)!atl. IL 600X5 170XJ .160-07011. ,IICHIG..\"i PRO 11,.\'\G CLIDERS - Scr,ine ,i,ice 197X. L'SHC; ..\ ;. .-t..'rlificd rliglH ..,d,oul. fm1. ing "'Pc:·ia/i:-,1. Step-tm1 ing 01 thermal-lrolling for qualifil?d piloh. R1..·µinncr through ;tLh"anccd lc"''.-.Oll:'>. Ob,er\'r.:T. \\.ii[,., \\.in~. Bennett. \bnla.

Contact '.'\orma11 Lee'>llO\\. 561.J \\' ..-\1mc;bclk. I late! Parr...

"I. -lXll111. t.1131199-9~.1.\ T-'\-T H,\'\G Gl.lDl'\G. l'\C. - Kno\\ ho" 10th' \\,Hll [O learn IO n~ '? ClllllL' '.',L~C \lichigan·..., fir...,[ A. Toi_ launch "~"'1cm in action. (313) 3~2-_'1977

HIG SKY ..\DVE:\TL RES - l'rc'"'nh \lnnt.tna·, i'ir,t hang ~lidin~ tour ..... ~h L'k;1r. u11LT0,,dcd ~-J.ie..., ;111d unrc~ulatcd ~ile,. i_ndging. n{cah and trn11"'po1tatiu11. _--1./...,o \\ ind ~urfing a1H.I cxL·clknl trout fi:-,.lling. Grant. \tontcuw. r--Hl(1J 68111-l-l. '\EVAD,.\

f'l.Y ..\~!ERIC..\, Corolla Flight- ,\II in1roductor1 !lights and k·,...,rnh taugh1 b! L"SHG.-\ t\·ta,tcr Rated. ,..\d\'anccd Tarnk111 lthtrnctn1 GrL'!c! Dc\\'olr i1hfrLIL'h Ill'\\ throu~h ad,·anL·cd ,tulkllh \\ i11l .-\~TOL and T;_uH.lcm. Fly bc,w1it\t1 Currituck Bc~tch nn t!Jc~ Outer Banh'>. Tm\ frnm \ Cliff blan\-....:-1 or drnH"c-,lt'p . .-\II flig_hh !,!;Barnntced 1500'-2(-J{I()'_ 13c,t and mu,1 thorou~h i1htructinll a,·ailabk in l:.s. Be,.,1 '.-.ilfd\ record. \'o ~li<.k'r cat r\ ill'.!. no climbin~. no :-.i.\nd in \ ou-r foL'L'. Call G;·c~ Dc\Yoir (0191 ~6l-hl(1(~ or \niti:: Co;·t1lla f'light. Ho, IOi I. Ki11, I-lei\,~. :\C 27949.

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KITTY H..\ \\'K KITES. l'\C. - P.O. Bo, .140. '\ae, I lead. \C ~7l).)9 19 I 9 1 -1----l- \ ---l l 2---1-. Lc,m1 lo han<2 ~lide on Jocke\ ·.., Rid~L·. the !arl_!C'>L ,and dune on 1hc ca,.,, :.(;a,t. jtbl :-,.ou!li" of \\herL' the \\"riglH 11rut11L'r...,· !'i1"( flight took place. Bcginne1 and ad\ ;11Kcd k"tUl paL·h.;tge:-. and C<LlllJb offl.'rl'd . .--\<.h ~lllL'Cd 1andcm to\\ i1htruction. 1..100 n. plu, up. Dealer rorall m,~jor brand glidl·r...,, complL'IL~ imentory of Ill"\\ and u.,ed glider\. :IL'L't'">\cH·ic..., and p,!J'h.

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SEQL.-'.TC!llE \'.\I.LEY SO..-\RING SLJPPL Y. l'\C. Deak," for all major brand,.,_ Small training cla ....... l"\. \\·i1h L'S HG A certified in:-.truction. includin~ tandem fli~lll~ \\ ith group rate:-. a, ailabk. ramou'.-. r11di,;I ramp loc:ll..:d jthl acrt1" 1hi.: ~rrcct. Gre,11 fi1 ....r mountain flight location,, ith a hug.(..· l.tnding zone and camping .1,ailable \\ith a comfortabk clubhou . . . t'. fh· o,c.~r JOO mik"' of ridui:, and cnjm chalkn!!.in~ thenna1·,., \\ ith l\\'C) launcllL',. ,ot;n to be 1hrc:. right 11,..:rc in .. The hang gliding capilill nf the Ea,t." Full) . . tocked pro :-.hop. Rentah. ~1orc1gL~. l 'SHGA rating_" cmd all the lak'.-.l f:hhioih. Proud deakr:-. for \\'ilb \Vin!!. Secd\\·ing:-,. and Delta \\'ing glider:-.\\ ith l'L'a:-.nnabll' p1 ici~g 011 al! produch. Brochure. rn~qh. ,i1c info .. Tennc:-.:-.c~L' Tree Toppch Club mcmbcrc-,hip:-. a,·;1ilab1L'. \'i:-.,1. ~la:-.tercl1:irge and Di . . n1, er Card acccpt..:d. for pc1vmal '>L~n ice that ~ nu can tnh1 call SVS. Rt. 2. Bo, XO. Dunlap. T'.\ 3 7327 (615) 9-tlJ230 l.

IT'\AS

\l'S'l'I'- ..\IR SPORTS - Still the' Olk' i11 cc'ntral Te.\it,. quality c-,Cn ice :-.incc 1l)7X. lthtruction. :-.ale:-.. rental. and a complete airrrame & ,ail repair facilit!. 1712 \Va1cr,to11. :\thtin. T\: 7X7tJJ t:il 21 47-l-l/J6lJ. KITE E'\TERPRISES - hNntc11011. ,ab. repairs. platform LO\\ in~. Dalla, ..\orth Tc\.:1, area. 21 I Elli:-,. . ...\lien. T.\ 7)002 (21--{) l)tJ6-7706 day1imc. (21-fl T27 YiX~ nighb and "cch.l'lld:-.. Dc,!lcr Pacific .·\in\ a,·c.

RR.-'. - ..\L'STI'\. T:-; - .-\ dilkrenc·e in Rc~ion 11. -lX 11 RL·d Ri\ er St. ..-\thlin. T\'. 787 :i I. (.) 12) --1-6 ?-2)2l)

OHIO \ORTH CO ..\ST 11.-\'\C; GLIDlt\G -

HIGH SIERRA SPORTS -Spt:"ctacular Sicrri.l 1ou1 ..... tandem & k~;')on ..... LSHG ...\ ccnificc\ train in~ and rat in~"- Dealer:-. for \Vilb \\'in!!. Pacific Airwa\'L'. D~lt.1 \\-in!..:.~L.P. Fh rl!c Sicrn.1\ H ith a J\r11-,cl'\'icc .,hop. 2303 .\onh C'ar,on C'.1r,nn City. '\V X97111 t7ll2J X~:i-lXYI ,ll'171121 XX:i-1'/JO.

dation:--, information. Twcn1, rninull'"> from Chattanoo~a.

Tcnn~'-.,...,ce. Route' 2. Ro, ~ 1·5-H. Dept. l IG. Ri"'ing Fa\;,1.

G:\ J073X. (-l-0-4) _198-35.-1-1 or Jl-J8-_1-U3.

Certified ln,true-

t!on. \e\\ & Ll'.-.L'd glider". SpccialiLing in P,.IL'ific .--\in\ a\'C glider">. \li~1..· Del Signore. ll)\6 \\' 7:iih St.. Ck\eland.

011. ~-!10212161631-11-i-l.

\1.--\J{JO \1.-\\;'ZO - Ccnificd in,truction. repair. in-;pcction. CG-10011. 225'! S. Smith, ilk Rd .. Da) ton. OH -!5420.

1:i\JJ 2:i(1-.l8XX ic,·e:-..J

'\E\I JERSEY OKL\110\1.\ ,IOL''il'.-'.I'\ \\'l'\CS -1.uol-. under '\e" Yorh.

Pl''\'\SYL \' ..\:\I.\

TEXAS

'\E\\' ,IEXICO

"OL.'\T,\I'\ \\·1:-;Gs ·- Lmih. under '\c'\\ YrnL L·P OVER '\E\\' \IE:\ICO. l'\C. - !n,trnctin11. ,ale,. ,er,ice. s~rndia \loun1ain ~uidcc-,. \\'ilh. Seed\\ in'.!:-.. Pacific

PE'\'\SYI.\ .-\'\I.·\ SKY HIGH -

.-\in,·;,l\·c. Delta. \ loyc ..... ~-\lhuquc1 quc. \'\I 1)().) i\L2 I -X)-t--l-.

wndcm. ">I.'!'\ ice. Pac.-\ir. Phil adclphia t ~ 1.5 l )27-1687

:\E\\' YORK

IE'\'\FSSEE

..\..\.\ \IOL::\T .. \I'\ \\ l'\GS H.\'\G GLIDl'.\G CE'\TER ..\:\D FLIGHT P.-\RK - Ba,c of ELLE'\\'ILLE \IT'.\.

Fnur cxclu:-.i\'c Lrai11i11~ hilh . .-\rl'~l:-. on!\ di.:akr fur Pacific --\in\a\C. L'P. ScLd\\i;E:-. and Dc.·lta \\;in~ \\ilh de1110" in . . wch.. \\'L arc 1he larg~,t. rno-.,1 L·ornplc1~ H.G. aL·cc,.,,,t1r~ and r..:pair '.-.hop of it:.. lind in ilk'.' L·ounlr!. \I any Ill'\\ and lhCd glider" in :-.Inch.. R/C ,.,,upplic, and lih. L ltra Pnd L·arncra "! ,tenh. \'IS.--\ and \I.--\STERC.--\RD ilCL'L'ptcd. Stnp in ,rnd gel_\ our /Ji~h! pas,, <md gak' combo. J.)(J C,mal SJ..

Elkll\ille. '\\' 12-l2X. 191-lt/147-.1.177. In '\.I'. 1-XIJll-52:i7X511.

CRYST.-'.L .·\IR SPORT "OTEL-at Racconn _\lountain: Bunh.hou,e. pri\·atc I u~tic rontlh. rt:gular & \\ <.Hcrhcd~. \'idL·o in-room nw\·ic,. pri,·atc jacuz1i 1no111. pool. "'l~ gear gifh. lliL·r-, \\t1rk program. FFI: -f-128 Cumming..., H\\'y. Cha1ta110uga. T>.. -17-f()tJ. (6151821-25--4(1. Chuek & Slrnri Toth.

f'LY IIIC;H 1-1.\'\G GLIDl'\G. l'\C. - Ser,ine S. '\e\\ Yurh.. Connecticut. Jcr...,c,· are sh I Elkm ilk· \ftn~ ). .-\rL·a \ l'XCLL'Sl\'E II ilh \ling deakr/,pcciali,1. ..\ho ,di othc, major lm.111Lb. acL·L,,tiric ..... Ccn1ried '.-.clwol/i1htn1L·tion.

Teaching . . incc Jl)7lJ ..-\rL'a·..., 1110,1 1\E\:PE'\SI\T pricl·,/ l"L'pair ..... E\L'L•lk111 ,cl·tmdar_, ithlrucLion ... ir you·\ c fini . . hcd .1 p!l\~!ram ~rnd \\ 1,ll 10 contllllll'. rl} the mou111ain! .YI 01. tn,, in'.!! T,rndl'm t'li~hh~ CunlaL·t: Paul \'ui!:!lll. RD~f3n\ )(l\. Pin~ Bthll. \'Y C256h. (l)\-1-) 7--l-1--3.\\7.SLSQLTll.1.\.\.-'. f'LIGIJT l'.\RK - Coopcr,101111. '\Y. CL·rtifiL·d l1hlntL·tion. Sale:-. ,111d Sn\ iL·e !or all major ma11ui".tL·lt11\_'r". --lll aLTL' pail. ) training hill">. jeep ri~ll',. hunh.

iv!,\ Y l 990

H.-'. \\'K .-\IRSl'ORTS -

Cenified i1htruction.

:\c" and irnprn,·cd hang gliding'

Attention \-m icL' and bc!!.inn('r:-.! \·c\,. 360 (k~rcc train in!.!

hill t.k,i~ncd and built ,/1ccifkall} for _YOU. Com·c11ie1Hl; lucalcd. Fun! Fun~ Fun~ Clinch \ltn. - ThL' lon~c...,, rid!-.!L'. l\\o lau11L·hc,. The popular li,::!hl wind indicator \\'ind:-.o~. Brochure, ;n·aibbll". Your ">:tli...,faction i, 1he kt.~\ to uur Ll11ltinucd grm\ th and ">llL L'l'""'· H;\\\ k .J..ir Sporh. -Inc .. ~51 \ur1h Hn~ d ·" CrL'L'k Rd., SL'\ iL'I'\ illc. T\: 37,W1~. c(1 I 51 -l.i3- I 035.

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I.OOKOL"I "OL '\T ..\I'\ f'LIGHT P.-\RK - Since I '!7S. Scn1thi:~1...,1 ·..., lar~e...,\ l"SHC.-1..-L·,..•nifiL'd llllH\lllai11 fli!2.ht ...,c\llH1l Complete train~ing. frnm gra"'.'.'. gent!~ -,loping Lr,7ining hill..., to ...,o;iring high abO\L' 1.noh.llUI \loumain. Our "lk'Cit1lt!: ~citing :, Ull ~ llll!' fir . . t Jlll)ll!llain ni~hh. I .L''-\',llJl paL·h.agc ..... l'SJ IC ..\ rating,. ~lider and 111nu11tain hike rentah. L'<.U11pin~. ltlL·al ">itL' i11forrnatinn. l.ar!.!C">I ill\L'lllon ol' Ill.'\\ and Lhcd hang !idcr, a11d ll10l!IJl<!in hilt'">. h;irni: . . ~l'-", hdllll'h. i1htrulllL'lll . T--,hirh. RL·p~ur . . c1 \ iL·L'">. \\"c bu_\· Ll">t'd glider...,_ L'quiplllL'lll Send \ 1.00 ror hn1L·hurc. r,111.'">. d11\·c1irnh. aL·con1111u-

P A R A G L I D I N G I N C.

SOARING AND SERVING THE LONE STAR STAU,

SALES & SCHOOL for .--\rncrican Para~lidin~ ,-1....,...,uciation Ccrtificatio1h. T;111dcm <llld \·idco in,1~uc1io;1_ Tm\ in':!.

- Fl,11laml Therrnaline - Ridee Soarine. YE..\R ROL '\!) fly Ing at 7 T C\th \itc~'. Sup!)licr or high performance pc1r.1~lidin)! equipment-IT\. - HARLEY - PERFOR\1.-\'\CE DESIG:\S. TO\\'IN(i'? \\"e ,c-1 the paragliding tm\ ing ">tandill'd"> for ...,afet~ ,,·ith our Quid. Linl' Rcetl\t'r~ S~:-.tcm tQLR) ..--\bo Lhablc \\·ith all hang. glidin~ tm\· rig:-.. E,duc-,i\·e di:-.tribu1or fort he ··SK\'J_.-\l:~CH"Tm\· S, \IL~m. SK 1·6CHJO' - SKY-3000' - SKY-SPEClK-'. 1/8" m;"kh. Certified :-.upplicr for "L.LTR.--\LINE" ;llld it... 1c~placc111cn1 comin~ \ nur ,,·a,! Tn Order and Enroll. cal! u:-. ,11 t 71J,l)739)~-l-(1 nr \\ riic T.P.I.. l-t37 \\'ac-,cca. l-lnu,ton. T\' 7705)-l-il 1.

LT-\H \\'..\.S..\TCH \\'l'\(;S - LSHG..-\ c·crtilied hane elidine ... t:hoo/. dc,iler, for \\.ilb \\'in~. \lo}l', and l\iL·ific \j~-1,.\;l\ <.~ !"light opcralion:-. at Point of the \lournain. Call Gordon 1XOI I 277-10-ic. \IRGl\1.-'.

SILVER \Vl:\CiS. I'.\C. - Ccrtificd itht1tictio11 & equipment ,ale,.'.\.\-'.-\. (70.'lJ 5-13-1965.

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CLASSIFIEDS WASHINGTON

1-1-23. Golden, CO 80-1-02 or u"'c Vi . . a/~fastercard at (303) ::!78-9566. ~4 lu:-.. Vi:'>a. i\1astcrcarc\. Di:-icm·cr Card accepted.

AIRPLA Y'N PRO SHOP & Hang Gliding School. The

largest full time. full service hang g~ding sh~p in \\la:,.,hington. All major brand\ :,.,old ancl :,.,crviced. 800 i\·krccr. Seattle. \VA 98109. (2061-l(,7-86-l-l.

CAPITAL CITY HANG GLIDERS - ln,1ruc1ion. ,ales. :-.crvicc: \Vills \Ving. UP & Sccdwing:-.. Olympia. \VA (:206) -159-8389.

INTERNATIONAL DEALERS SWITZERLAND SWISS ALP HANG GLIDING SAFARI - For quick. easy llvirn.!. ~-li.tY to October. call or write Ron Hur:-,,L l(htcnstr. 21.

885-lc Gal~encn. Switzerland. Dir. Dial USA 011--ll-556-l5219. F~\X #: 0 I i --l l -55-6-l522.1.

R LACKI I.\ WK BODYS,\CK CG f IARNESS- "ith ca,e.

VENEZUELA

Silver Wing, ( 70.11 533-1 %5.

cu:,.,tom made. S395 including .-.hipping. abo Pod:,., S395.

E~IERGENCY P.-\R.-\CHUTES ALL BRANDS - Bought. ,nlcl. and rcpac~cd. ln,pection :111d rcpacl.- S20.00 - Parachutes. bridles, inspected and replaced. Airtime of S.F .. ~62(J \V:1wona. San Frnnci~co.

CA 9-li 16. t-ll51 SKY-1177.

RRAND NEW "·!1\XON RADIOS - S 175 shipped! Coloraclo rc'>i(kllh adcl J.5fk snks tax. Colorado \Vind Parh:. PO Bo, 9-l. Hartse!. Colmado 80-149 (3031 76:1-6505.

GRADE A SHEEPSKIN I !AND F,\IRINGS-Kccps hands warm in a\\ condition ..... Tc:-.ted and enc\nr:-.ed by record holder Kc\'ill Cllri:,.,tophcrson. ··J \\·oulcln ·1 fly \\'ithoul them, they are thal good... Special order"' and dealer inquiric:,., welcome. Send S-i.7.00 to \\\orning Aerolite:-.. Box. 880.

Ca,pcr. \VY 82602. (.1071 :1.15-3.167.

KEVLAR FULL f'ACE- Supcrlite full face cover helmet.

E,\cellcnt \'i:,.,ion. yc1 cold \\Calher protection. S295. Visors CUSTO~J GLIDER BAGS - Any size, t)')lC you need.

Light, strong, UV protcc1cd, any color. Call to order: (916) 28.,-.10-16.

OVERSTOCKED - new 20. 22 gore S350 each. U,ed $2)0 each. Include.-., in...,pcction all(! repacking. Colorado Hang Gliding, (303) 278-0)66.

S25. Pendulum Sport,. Inc. (7191539-3900.

US,\ La iHouctte -

La ~louetk· parh. glider:,.,. trike:,.,,

paragliders and acccssorie:'>. 11716 rairvic\,·. Boi:,.,c. Idaho 8370-l. C081 J76-791-l. Dealer inquiries welcome.

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Considered by good pilot:,, on all 5 continent\ as the \'ery bc:,.,t sensitivity and :,.,tability that money can huy. Sold all over the world for 1110:-it of the la:,,t decade. Cu:,.,tomi1cd for each pilot with choice:,, from: al1imetcr. air:,.,pccd. averagcr. stop\v,llch. 2 zero·,. TE. dual banery. QNE. millibar~. switched range,. mctric/cn!.!li'>h. colored case, etc. Price\ S600-S800. Not the chcapc:-.t bu1 dcfinittly the be:,,t. \\'e abo \ell Pacific Airwave performance glider.'>. Call or \\'rite for more info.: Bob Fisher. M & 13 A"ocimes. l l 003 Oasi,. Houslon. TX 77096.

(71.l1728--l!-l6. FAX 728-0-138.

LI\iDSA Y RCDDOCK VARI OS -

DON'T PAY FOR A NAME. PAY FOR QUALITY. High quality short shell. open cm hdmeh at an affordable price. .\·IEETS & EXCEEDS the new 1988 DOT ,candarch. \Veil

fini-.hecl Rrn:,.,hecl nylon liner with High :'>trcngth Polycarbonate :,,hell. 01\LY $55.00. Golden \Ving\: Colorado·., cscw Hang Gliding Supply Source.(.10.,1178-7181.

ALTli'v1ETER \VATCH - Amazin!! electronic ··\Vrist ln:,.,trumenf· combining an altimeter. ~barom('tcr, and depth melcr. Di,plays altitude up lo 13.120 fl. or -l.000 M .. atmo:-iphcric p1\"::,.,:,.,urc from 610-1050 i\·lb. and water deptl1 clown to 98 n. or 30 M. Additional Features: t'vtax.imurn altitude memory. allitudc alarm. depth alarm. daily alnrm. chronograph. countdown timer. 12/2..J. hour format...,. and much more. One year \\'111Tanty. Perfect gifl for hang glider piloh. aviator:,.,, divers. S8-l-.98 ~ S-l-.00 :,.,hipping. Send check. money order. or u"' VISA. MC. DISCOVER. AMEX to: \Vernikorr·.., Jeweler:,.,. 27 31 Milwaukee A vc., Chicago. lllinoi:,, 606-1-7. or call 2-l hrs. (.1121252-7573.

LOWEST PRICES on NEW UP, i\lo1es, Wills Wine.

Della \Ving. Pacific Air\\'aVL' glider:,.,. A~rolloah, ~ail m~I glider repair (602J -153-6:161.

MAXON RADIOS - S3:1:i. New ,ynthcsizcd. programmable VHF rM 5 watts. Includes 6 channels (.1 USIIGA and J \\'Cather). charger. ca-.c. anlenna and warranty. Best prices on Maxon handheld. mobile and acce:,.,...,orics pill'> fast.

reliahlc \crvice facility. \watt ;'vlaxon S 169.95. ·Quantity discount:-.. a\·ailable. Pendulum Sprnb. Inc. (719) 5.19-3900.

THE fA,IOUS "LAM131E LID" - Aerodynamic Hang Glider hdmct. S'15 pn'>tpaid. State :,,izc and 3 choice-; of color. 8160 \Vootbhoro. ;\nallcirn. CA 91807 (71---t) 7791877. (,IJlllO SKY HOOK - The ,·chicle launch sy,tem built

by X-C piloh for Awesome Air! Compact and complete: J.000' Im\· line: tandem and paraglidcr capable: affordable:

fo,t delivery. For more info. cont:ict: Awesome Air, Rt. I #8 O'Nan ·,. Crcl\\lcy La,e. CA 9.15-16. Phone #619-9.15-

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13El.L SO,-\RING HEL.\IETS-.\11,i,e, in ,tock. Send ha1 -.i1c and S 12) P.Pd 10: Colorado 1-iang Gliding. P.O. Bo.,

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PARAGLIDING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - A complete line of equipment and accc,..,:,.,orie:,., .t\'ailable. \Vhatever your ncecb. from ,\!pine des;cenh to ocean. thermal. and ridee soarine. we ha,·e it.

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PEAK l'ERFORi\1.-\NCE

PA RAGLIDCERS INC., P,0. Bm 213, Crested Butte, CO, 81224. Tel/Fax (J031 3-19-5961.

Far Safety and Reliability EDEL is the Choice Now!

Available from...

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MUSTANG

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3.46 - 3.77 10.1 - 11.2

3.66 - 4.35 10.6 - 13.9

MUSTANG

Dealer inquiries welcome.

2442 N.W. Market St. • Box 30 • Seattle, WA 98107 TEUFAX (206) 348-7269

CLASSIFIEDS NEW - NEW - NEW! USHGA LAPEL PINS - Colorl'ul design. epoxy dome with military clutch. S-l.95 plus S 1.25 S/H. USHGA. P.O. Box 8300. Colorado Springs. CO 80933.

X-C SMOKE BOMBS - S4.00. Signal mirror. S6.lm.

Pendulum Sports, Inc. (7191539-3900.

FOR SALE: YARNALL WINCH ON TRAILER -Excellent condition. Includes bridles and acce . . ...,oric..... 170 and 200 Sabre lraining g\idcr..., in 1.wera~~ condition. im.:h1dc,.,, training harnesse...,~ Lot for S2750. Jcfl {717) 326--i 188. 9 to 5.

PUBLICATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

SOARI~G - :v1onthly magazine of Tile Soaring S0cic1y of America. Inc. Cm,er . . all aspect.... or soaring llight. Full membership SJ). Info kit \\·ith sample copy S.i. SSA. PO Box E. Hobbs. NM 88~4 I.

VIDEOS & FIL~IS

BUSINESS AND F~IPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ATTEi\TION - Et\R'-/ MOi\EY READING BOOKS! S32.000/yr. income potential. Details. I I )-602-338-8885 Ex!. flK 150.1-1.

QUICK RELEASE CARABINER - Braking 10.000 lbs.

S24.95. Extrn 5/16 ball lock pin S 10. Dealers want eel. Patent pending. Thermal. I0-1-31--1- I Bm,inc,s Center Dr., Nonlnidgc.

CA91J24.

ATTEi\TION - E.-\SY WORK, FXCELLENT PAY! As\Cmhle produch at home. Detaih. ( I )-602-838-8885 Ext. W-150.1-1.

SAIUIAKING & RIGGIN(; SUPPLIES - .All fabric types. Massachusct" Motorized. P.O. Box 542-G. Cotllil. ~-IA 02635. (413) 736-2426.

ATTENTION - HIRING! GOVERl\MENT JOBS Your arrn. S\7.840-S69..\85. Calli l )-C,02-838-8885 Ext. R-1503-l.

$$$SA VE il-lONEY S $$-Mahe downtubes in seconds with your own custom-made JIGMASTER drilling tool.

Send S29.95 to Jl(;MASTER. -1175 Lacy Lane, Suite 36.

Colorado Springs, CO 80916, or call(] 19) .,%--1284.

ATTEl\TION - LICENSED HANG GLIJ)JNG INSTRUCTORS. Contact us for free information on opening your own Paragliding School. \Ve provide tvcr) thing you nct'c\ to \tart a \Chool. and train you to use our proven methods of instruction. Free introductory Para!!lidin!c! !!round ,;chool ancl fli!..!hl to Licensed Han!.! Glidin~ I~1\truc..:-,;r.-,. For information.__ on vour own Pan.l;lidim.!

Scl100L contact: PEAK PERFORl\t:•\NCE PAR.\(;LJI): ERS INC., P.O. Box 213, Crested Butte, CO 81224, Tell Fax (.103) 3-19-5961.

SHOP MANAGERS!! We c.1n supply your needs for: Tubin,g, Cable, Hclmch, Steel carahincrs & Pcrlon. Ba ... c tube "COMFORT GRIPS". Also 11 The branc\ new parachute bridle Swivel "PARA-SWIVEL". Save money & time. Call us for a Denier price lisl. GOLDEN WINGS: COLORADO'S NEW HAN(; GLIDING SUPPLY SOURCE. 1108 ~IINf:RS ALLEY, GOLDEN CO 80-10 I (3031278-7181.

INSTRLCTORS WANTED - Prel'er certil'ied but ll'ill train qualified people. Advancement opportunitie~ include tour ~uidin!:! and maJHH!Cmcnl. \Vestcrn Hanf! Gliders, P.O. Box 28882: ~farina. CA 93933. (-108) 38-1-2622. .iv!OUNT;\JN \VINGS - I." looking for advanced lrnnr gliding and parngliding instructor..... Salaries negotiable~. full and part-tin1i: positions a\'ailabk. \,lanagcr posilion available-require\ knowkdge of computer systems. Call Greg or Judy at (914) 6--17-3377. Send resume to 150 Canal St .. Ellenville. NY 12428. "' ANTED - I (ang gliding and paragliding inslructor~.

Top pay and com. Airtime ol'S.r: .. (4151759-1177.

WANT TO RETIRE AND FLY YOUR LIFE AWAY 2 YEARS FROM NOW·> Golden oppor1uni1y for sell'-moti, ated goal achiever\. Call (219) :!39-4735. 24 hours.

THERlvlAL SNOOPER® - The exciting new soarine instrument. Proven to indicate nearby thcrm71ls and more .... For competition or jusl fun. Own one for just S98 check 01 money order to: Digi-Log Circuits Co .. 57 I I Tannahill Circle, Huntsville. AL. .15802. USA. Sa1isfac1ion and 12 month warramy. C20S) 881-7886.

T-SHIRTS - Free catalog. lllue Horizons. P.O. Box 695, Goleta, CA 93116.

TUBING, WHEELS, BOLTS, BRACKETS. DACRON plus much more. Free tubing price sllcct or send S5 for complete catalog. Leading Edge Air Foils. Inc., J3 I S. I-Ith Strcc1.

Colornc\o Springs. CO 8090~. Phone (719) 631-4959.

UL TRALINE - From the original Ultraline source Cajun Hang Gliding. l/-1". S145.00 delivered and 3/16".

S95.00 delivered. 110 Kent Circle. Lnl'ayette. LA 70508.

(3181981-8372.

NEW - NEW - NEW! USHGA CORDUROY CAPS \\'ith matchim.! braid. E!llhroidercd with colorful .. \o<.1ri11~·· hang glider. Specil'y white or blue. S9.95 plus S2.00 S/11.

USHGA, P.O. llox 8300. Colorac\o Springs. CO 80933.

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ATOL TRuck TowiNG & CROSS COUNTRY FLyiNG IN WEST TEXAS WiTH LARRY TudoR ANd JoE Bonik FLATLAND Fl. YING puts you in the control bar with Larry Tudor and Joe Bo....rik on flights of up to 220 mile:-.. Get a ~ornl look at truck towing in aetion. with loh of aerial

fo~tagc. including tandem flJ;ng. lncludcs short mu:,,ic video. .. Airplay!" Abo available. Jvlountains High and TELLURIDE!, showing Colorado mountain flying and aerobatics; at their best. All tapes are S37 (CA residents add state tax I plus S3 shipping (S6 foreign). Flatland Flying also a,·ailablc in PAL format on forcirn orders for S--1-2. Robert Reiter. 800 Heinz S1ree1 #9. Berkeley, CA 9-1710 (-i 1516-19-8 I 11 MISCELLANEOUS NEW. NEW - NEW - usm;,\ NEON CAPS. Hot Pink or \Vild Yellow ,v/braid. Ful\ rolor embroidered with ~vloun1nin Glider design. S9.95 plus S2.00 S/H. USHGi\. P.O .

Box 8300. Colorado Springs, CO 80933.

HANG GLIDE IN ENGLAND-Stav in a 200-rear-olcl cottage set in a clelightrnl village Ju.cation clu;·ing the summer of 1990!! English pilot wishes to arrange home exchange. If interestecl1 write to: Rob Anderson, 8 New~ bnld Road, Desford, Leicestershire LE9 99S, ENGLAND, "AIR THUG/MEMBER" - T-shirts! M. LG. XL. S14.00 incluc\es shipping. Payable lo Paul Voight. RD 2. Box 561.

Pinc Bush. NY 12566.

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FINGER FAIRINGS

~ • Always there when you need them • Warm, comfortable, durable, slide easily across control bar • Instant bare hand dexterity for launch, CB, chute, camera • Quality construction, 11~ -in. neoprene, nylon inside and out • Available in red or black S, M, or L only $32.50 dealer inquiries invited

THE AIRWORKS

3900 Van Buren NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505)

884-6851

HANG GLIDING T-SHIRTS - IOO'k cotton. silver loeo on reel, black, blue. or teal. All ~izes. with or with;ut pockets. SI 0.00 plus S2.00 P & H. Send to Christian Titone.

P.O. Box 287. Elverson. PA 19520orcall (2151286-9-127.

JOHN HEINEY SEMINARS - Balloon drop. photography, and acrobatic ~are1y seminar'-. t\\'ailable to your club or school. Lcilrn by doing in weekend \cminars. Individual attention to each pilot. intermediate through advanced. For information call or wrilc: t~S \V. Cordoba. San Clemente.

CA 9267~ 1714J 361-0169.

HANG GLIDING

CLASSIFIEDS :\E\\' connn

:\EW ~ "\!111. Glider" r-,hin. 1011', \1u!li-\_·oll)rL'"d t.k . . ign on the hach \\ ith blended

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dl'."'i!!n on clic f1ntll.

Si1e~ S. \I. L .\L. , 10.95 S: SJ.Oil S & H. l SHG.-'\. P.O. Bo\ ~300. Cnlnrado Spring,. CO 80933. 1 7 IlJ 1 6J~-S300.

:\-C rJ.ICi/lT LOG BOOK~ Very dean. 64 page,. for tho"L' \\ho lilc tn documcnt 1hcir flighh. ~3.95 p!Lh \ 1.25 Sf H. L. SHG.-'.. P.O. HO:\ ~.1011. Colo1ado Sp, ing,. CO. ~09.1.1.

1-1.-'. u: \'Ol SF'iT FOR \'Ol.R :\E\\. llJlJO lJSI JG,-\ \!ERCH.-\'\J)ISE ORDER FOR\I TODA y·: rREE' Till' ra1c for cJ.1...,;-,il"icd ad,·cr1i:-.i11g i:-. S..-W per \Hlrcl !Or group or char..iL'ICJ",). \linimum charge. Si-UJO. A fee ur $15.00 is charged for each line art logo irnd $25.00 !'or cath photo ..

Bold fare or caps ,, ithin the text $.95 pCI' \\ord. Pka:-.c und..:rlinc \\Ord.., w bl' bold. Special /;1~out.'> of tabs; S22.00 pc-r colunrn inch. _.\1) DE ..\DU\'ES: :\II ad copy. ins;truclinn-..,. chan~c:-.. addi1io1h and cancellation~ mu:-.t be rccci\·cd ill \\ riling ~! !/2 mon\h:-. pri:cc-ding the co\·er clak. i.e. ;\o,. .•.:111bcr ~O for !he Januar~ i-'>'.'-.LlC. Plca,c mah..:- 1..:h\'d.:-. payable to LSHG,\: Cla"ified .-\d\'eni,ing Dept. H.-\\/G GLID· l:\G \1.~G.-\/1:\E. P.O. Bo, 8.1011. Colmado Spring,. CO 809_1317191 6.<c-S.sllll.

STOLE\ l\'l\(;S PAR,\C,LIOERS - ITV Arie, 2., and .-'.ric, 25. Ead1 11 ith pitch co1Hrnl harnc-.,, Both kv, than l ~ ('ar u!d Call Barbara C\eni1w, ()08) 36~-597X . .-\,iatricb. P.O. Bo.\ XIS. \\'cllflcct. \f..\ 1126(17.

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TIRED DRAGGING YOLR T0\\'1.1:\E THROLGH fEi\CES. BL.SHES .-\.\D TR.-'.fflC! Hei<ll'c ,nu bl\\ !O\\ line. or ;JC<..\..·..,..,oriL''>. ,.:all Rct"l ,\ltillldc for the finc ... t in lO\\ ing-rt'"latcd prmluct-.. E\clu'>i\"t? di'>tributor for Kc, lilr ··rindin'C.·· Call or wriic for a free '>ampk. :\bu rcka:-.C'>. line rdri(',-,d '>\'">lC'ilb, honk \....ni\''2">. bridk:-,. and more. 010 Ea,1 13c'II Rd .. il.151!. Phocnix . .-\/ X5022 or call: t6021 lJ'l2-

T\\0 PAR.·\GI.IDERS STOLE\ rRO,\I Lc\KE CRO\VLEY. C.-\ - September JX. JlJ89. \lak._,: \lagic 2-l[. ,o!idcolor,. Ont: pin!-.:. 011(' yd low. Rt:\\ ard of.\~00.00 for the return of the paraglitkr._,_ Cont.lei: Klaus Peter:->, Ebtr-'>hi.:rQcr Skabc J 7. X075 \"ard~c. St..·h\\"t1bc11. GER'.'vlr\t\ Y or: Gonk~111 Link (.-I 15J 7N3-0hl 8. Hay\\'ard. California.

P..\R..-\CiLIDER - Protot~pc Simmer -...t:,.k: one of a kind. fluorc.-...cenr lilllL' ,rnd pinL \:o logo,. Pmpk hHrni::-.:-. with lugo ,rnd blue r\:-.,cr\"t: cluuc. Pink and aqua blue bag. Lo:-.t h\ ..\nwrican ....\irline'> nn 3/6/90. If round. contact :\,la!tc s·iir11ncr ;n t XOX J 57 5-90-1-~ ! I b\\·aii J.

72-U .~TTE\ TJO:\ .\IE.\ICO PILOTS l'SHG.-'. E\IBLE\I T Sl!IRTS- Theorioinal.11011 in10 its

third decade! S()J)() plu:-. S2.00 ~hipping an~\ handling. Colorado n:..,ident..., add (l..)<i( tax. ~IL'll ·-; :-.izc:,, in 8LL"E and T:\'.\ · S . .\I. L. :\L. L:SHG.·\. P.O. Bo., X-1110. Colorado Spring,. co XOlJ:n ,71 lJI !i.1c-K300.

L:SJJCi,\ llJ8lJ \\'orld Tl..'olm S\\Cahhirh -

\Ye :-.till h<ffC ltmitcd quanlitiL':-. in :-,izt:.., S. XXL \ 19.9) t \3.UO S & H.

Cill LSI-JG,.'\ lo l\':-.CIY(' 0111..' for \Ollr'>cle Limited time uni\.

Call JclLH (71916.12-X.100 for-deraib.

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Stolen at \kxico bor-

da on 2/!.8/90 -Para2.Jidl'r: Brivir I OADK: li2.ht ,·e\low. ~o otlk'r color.">. Re\\ ,;rd S250.(HJ ( L".S. l Plt..t'>t' ,;1101ic \Vest Gc-rrn,my Ol 1--+0-~2-l 2~-IJ8i.J6 if found. A . . !-. for Bernhard. l ,\·ill return your ~all.

.-\ TTE'iTIO:\ \IE:\ICO PILOTS -- Stolen in ,\k~ico: (.11 Hi!.!h Encl":..'\ L"Ol·oc111 harne ...,'.'-,c, \\ilh balli-...tic chute'.'-,. fJI \ L~\.on rad1:h. f 2 J b.'i 1 Ball \ ario.'>. ( I J Japanese LP ju!l1Jhuil. {2 I (\mnn carnl..'1\\',. t I J \i~nn callll'l"<l. ( I l Sony Super 8 Video r..:cordcr. ( lfJJ Camera kihl'",. (.\1 Kn\.'.e hmH:.c-r har111.>,\L'"· ( I J l-Pl1clme1. 1-J.) Bl'll hcJrnl'.b. All i1t..'llh (it{,.:[uding \ariou-., /X'honal ilt..'llh) :-.tok~n from Pueno \'allaria . .\ll'_\ico on Dccl'lllllcr IX. l l)XlJ. If found. contacl Chip Hcnl) ar (-H)i .t\3-67)71daJ-.,lor{-\!Si JJ2-02Xl !nighhl.

DELT.-\ \\']'\(; LIGHT DRE.-\\1 1(15--Stolcn on 1(12/90

Bhick L.E. Dark blue. light blue and yl'llcm . . ail. If found. plea::-.c Clmuct Ra~ at 1702) 8X5-\X91 tlligh Sierra Sport',).

FOL"\:D'.'.!I - IIP 1. Black 1..E .. '/cl!m\· under-...urfocc. \\ hitc top ;rnd Por....chc in-..igni~1 on undc1wing. ahJnc forc\·c1 :-.ticktr on right urHkr:-.urfacc. £3rought in to \\'ind\porh Soarin!! Ccnll'r nn 2/22/90. Ca\! \\·ith '.'-,erial # to identit\ (8181 ')88-0111. .

YOLR STATE\!E'\T OF L'LTR.-\ GOLD \\.l.'\GS FLIGHT ( in fine ic,\ L'ln) ,\,·ailabk in 1---1-K ur S.S . .-\ choice of ..,1ud nr frcncl; ,,ire ~arrirn!..,. SI :CJ.00 1---JK. \-ilJ.00 S.S. ~<:'<.:k!acc i11Lludin~ chnin S~N.00 1-+K. ":.~9.()() S.S. \'er"1<ilc pin of fliglu '. 7'J.0(1 I~ K. \2~.00 S.S

\\'c dt:-,ign cu:-.tom <.111d pcr'.'.O!lali1:L"d ,, ing_...,, and ofkr "ati-..,fat.:lion ~uaranrccd. Contact Da, c \lor0.n11. 130 r St .. Salida.

CO XL'lll 1719153'1-7612. , Pric.:('..., l~K S.S Fr1..·11ch \\ in>, or .\lull L'arring:-.

SI 2lJ.0(1 S~lJ.()(I \'c:Tlbcc \\ ilh chain 99.(111 29.011 Pin 79011 24 00 \\'.-\.Yl'ED -

Standard PP 106 lw Snanrnhtcr Inc. or info.

in n:fcTt'JlC:t' ID (6021 -ti-1-62(1 I.

lVL\ Y 1990

FOL:\'D · FOL:\D · FOl'ifY On "E" launch in Ebinore. appro:'i.imati:ly 2 rnon!lh ago-- Ball \ ario \\/attaching Gerhart ~tltirn("tcr. C'a!! \I) idl..'nlil\. Ron. 171---1-J 6~l)-80J-l-.

STOLE\ C. \'sOPIES .-'.:\I) EQUP.\IEi\T ~ 2 Vollarie Soutwy ral/.\Jagic 2--t E. One' all pinh.. tme all yclhm. Ra!cd adYanccd. not -'>llilabk for hcuinner-.... Tahen from motor home at L\"i.': Cn..l\\ k'.,. C.-\. \cpl. 17 . .'.)JOO re\\·ard for reet)\ L~n. CO\:T.-\CT: Errhl Schneider. Brun--.tcin-..,tr ll. D X20 l R:-lllblin!1. \\·t..~:-.1 Germ am. or: Gordon Link 1-J. J :i i 783ll6 l X. H," 11 a;d. C.~. .

H,nk, \la~k 10. Pink ce1Hcr. blue. !!.rt:cn. ,cllnw.

J"aLcn from ·lrni.:k in Yo:-.emik '.",.at"l 1\u-\-.. Sep!. Jl)Xl)~ C(X\T-\CT: Simon Peck 130.11 ~-12-5876. / lark) _\-c\\ \\';1Ye ~50. Green. black & \,·llite, Stolen from car in :\u-...tin. T.\ ..--\u.'."-'. 1tJX9. CO_'\T.-\Cr· Da1rn Ellin~cr 1:\121-l72-6(17lJ.

STOLE:\ fRO\l ELSl:\ORE. C.--\ O'i 9/17/89 ~ '\cw blue red. Ol"illl_~C. )d]m'.) '.'-,lripc-.,

LOCOl)J\ harnc:-.-.. \\n" lpllrplc.

<!lTO',:-.. parachute pack. :\l...,o ,wk11 ,,-a, Litck \'ario. TIJOJ11-

mcn \Hi'>t altin1dcr. and B1,..•!I helmet (all cnclo--.cd in a blue Price ba~J- Co1htnrcrio11 tool'> abn -...tolen. Ir found. p!ea-...e L"(llllact Ron AnlL'll al 171-1-J 62lJ-8(l3-l.

STOLE\': LFESBL'RG. FLORlD.-'. - -, mile, ,outh 011 noi thbound 27. July X. 1989 an ,-\.\IS 15 - g.rccn. pin!-;.. and \\-hitc \\ilh tnp -'>Llrfacl" all white. SER #,-\J)IOl6<J \\a-.., -..\okn . .-\ho. a blue Flight De-...igtb ha1J1c:,.,, willl a G.Q. Sccurily parachute - \\"hit.: \\ itl1 blue center. Contact: .-\!

S;h:,.,cr.-J.6~7 Prince.',-... .-\nno: Lmc. Jm.-k'">on, ilk. Florida .l~2 l {) (lJll-ll .188-08H. Re\\ ard of $~00.00.

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Advanced Air Technology ...................... 20 Aerotique .... ..................... ....... .......... .. 2 AirWorks .............................................. ,.. 54 ATOL .......................... ,.......................... 23 Ball Varios ........................ , ............ .40 Brede! Tours ............................................ 33 BRS ........................................................... 9 Hall Bros ........ , ....................................... 33 Hang Venwres ........................................ l I High Energy Sports ................................. 33 Hobbs. NM ............................................. 13 Kitly Hawk Kites ................. .. ..... 2 Knauff & Grove .................................... , 33 Lookout Mt. Flight Park ................ ,.. . 20 iV!axon ..... .. ........ ., ........... .. -1-2 MBNA............. .. ......... , .... .-1-l IV!orningsicle Hang Gliders..... .. ........... 14 ivloyes ...... , ... .,.......... .. .... ,...... -B North American Sporls ........................... 15 Olcl Kings Flite Park .... ,............................ 2 Pacific Airwave ...................................... , .. l Paragliclers Direct .................................... 53 Popstar ..................................................... 12 Ron Hurst ........... , ......................... -.......... 22 , Seeclwings .............................................. 16 Senrek ...................................................... 12 Sierra Cloud base ._ ................................... l I Skylife ..................................................... 14 Sport Aviation Publications ............. _...... 37 Slllnrnil ivlagic ................... , .. ,.................. 14 TLS ......................................................... 40 Torrey Flight Park ................................ BC Transseas International ........................... 46 Trouper T's .............................................. 15 UP International ....................... I LI 3. l 5,44 USHGA ............................... IFC7 .37,38,47 Western Hang Gliders ............................. 56 Wills Wing ................................................ -1Winc!gypsy ............................................... 2 Xcalibur ....... ................ .. ........... 45

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Hang Gliding Calendar of Events Each month Hang Gliding magazine publishes an events calendar listing the who, what, where and when of meets, fly-ins, seminars, Instructor Certification Programs and more.

This is a free listing, so be sure to keep us and the hang gliding community informed about your event. Remember, the deadline for the June issue is April 20, and you'll want your event to appear at least a month ahead of time.

Send your calendar listing to: USHGA Calendar of Events, P.O. Box 8300, Colorado Springs, CO 80933 May 27th - June 2nd & June 3rd-9th

Ridge Soaring Camp

Allend our Ridge Soaring Camp this ,pring and MASTER the art of ridge soaring!

Come to Marina Beach where spring condit ions are soarable v irtually every day. Learn how the pro pilots can consistent ly tum times of20 minutes over 12 miles of ridge in the Monterey Bay Steeple Chase. If Ooaling is your thing. then be at the top of the stack after discovering the an of Minimum Sink Flying.

You ·11 spend a full week-seven d.iys-a11ending theory sessions in the mornings and Oying every afternoon. YOU WILL L EARN RIDGE SOARJNG FRO M THE G ROUND UP! T he school is located right at the s ite so there is no hassle. Your g lider is set up and tied down right outside the door wailing!

Guaranteed to improve your s kills for any ridge soaring site' Here is what the course covers: • BAS IC RIDGE SOARING • W IR E LAUNCHES • RIDGE R ULES (Oying comfortably in traffic) • CROSS ING GAPS • TOP LANDINGS • M INIMUM SINK FL YING • RIDGE RACING • PARACHUTE C LI NIC

WESTERN HANG GLIDERS ( 408) 384-2622 P.O. Box 828. Marina, CA 93933 USHGA CERTIFIED SCHOOL photo by Mike Helms

C OST - $495.00 (glider ren tal add $350.00) COST (less accommodations) - $395.00 (reservations prepaid in advance) .. *Current USIIGA Novice rating minimum re4uired.

The camp also includes motel accommodations (with hot tuh 1). supplemental tandem instruction (175-pound weight restriction). and glider s torage. ~ photo by M ike Helms

LET OUR GUIDES SHOW YOU X-C FLYING AT ITS BEST IN THE INCREDIBLE OWENS VALLEY - JUNE 24-30 (extension week July 1-7) June conditions in the Owens Valley are s till strong enough to ny long distance nights without the weather severity and crowds experienced in mid-summer. Our guide service is provided by US HGA-cenified Advanced lmtructors and experienced OV guides who know the weather pa11ems. best X-C routes, and site protocol.

All transportation and retrieval is provided by a rad10-e4uippcd 4WD and a driver who knows how 10 fi nd you! With these detail;, taken care of. you'll ny the Sierra; and the White Mountains at launches like Piute. Gunter and Horseshoe Meadows.

You 'II be provided with maps and an orientation ground school that briefs you on equipment, route;. ahiLude acclimation. site haLard,. and specific X-C techni4ues for the Owens Valley.

An additional week can be added to the first a; an extension and may be purchased for $395.00. Since the regular one-week trip is $595.00 the combined price will then be $990.00 Glider renrnl is available with enough advanced notice. (We require a damage deposit of $250.)

TRrP INCLUDES: • Guides •Drivers • Rides up & retrieval • Lodging (motel double occupancy) • Site fees • 7 (or 1-t) Oying days. weather pem1i11ing T OT AL COST $595 .00 I week. $990.00 2 weeb Glider rental $350.00 I week. $550.00 2 weeks

WESTERN HANG GLIDERS (408) 384-2622 P.O. Box 828, Marina, CA 93933 US HGA CERT IFIED SCHOOL

For first timers in the OV this is the best possible way to learn Owens Valley Oying. For experienced OV pilots this is the most convenient package available at a real bargain rate. So make reservations now. space is lim11ed and usually tills in advance.

• Advanced rating required.

ST. PAUL, MINN ~ As you read this, the spring board of directors meeting is history. Prior to the assembly of regional leaders, a storm of information was mailed by our new, more businesslike headquarters. In the deluge were stats on our sport: the results of the fall director ballot and its me~ber survey.

Of 00r 11/89 member base of 7,496, 1,157 of you responded (15. 4 ) , a high "confidence rating" number. Like most tables of figures, these dori' t make fascinating reading (unless you' re in the business perhaps). What I' 11 focus on here are two areas: glider brand market share and interest in paragliding. • • • It should surprise no one that Wills is the leading U.S. builder of gliders. At 34.l~ nationally, they lead by ten points over second place Pacific Airwave (24. 7~). PA' s rank may also not surprise you, but it proves the Salinas ounch--now with majority foreign ownership--has come a long way in just a few years. An old name in new clothing, UP is in third with 14. 6%, though its hard to know how many are UP Int'l g:iders versus those from UP Inc (the Pete Brock, Roy Haggard and Chris Price incarnation) . Next in the top four is Delta Wing (9.0), riding on the success of their Dream, which they've now licensed to UP Int'l. These Big Four are followed by a second tier lead by veteran Seedwings (5. 8 ) , Moyes (4.6%), La Mouette (1.7%) and "Other" (5.5%: American Windwright, Odyssey, Northwing, a foreign name or two and L1e odd custom shop) . • • • Another interesting aspect to all this is where the companies are strong or weak. v.Jills has very uniform leadership, except in "maverick" Region 11 (TX, LA), where PacAir (24%) dominates ,Jl)ills (14%). In this region of statistical anomalies, Seedwings, Delta Wing, and Moyes all have double digit shares, twice their nac::ional rank.

PacAir is also exceptionally strong in Region 10 (Southeast), Region 8 (New England), and Region 5 (ID, MO, Dakotas). UP has a quarter share in Region 4 (CO, NM) but is otherwise very even. Seedwings has a large 1 7 in Region 6 (KS, MO, OK), while Delta Ir.Jing has good shares in Regions 2 (Bay area), 7 (midwest), and 11 (Texas) . Moyes has double digi '.::s in

Region 7 (13.3 2 ) and TX/LA (12°). La Mouette only has strength in Region 1 (WA, OR) where their best dealers are. All manufacturers tend to do well in their own locales. ••• In paragliding opinions voiced, a very even split has occurred among those who've decided: 38.4% FOR, 38.3, AGAINST, and 23.3; UNDECIDED. This contrasts to a similar ultralight question of a decade ago, where 70 voted AGAINST inclusion in the association and in the magazine. • • • In other product news, the Owens Composites' Swift has flown!

Veteran test pilot J.C. Brown took the rigid wing to California and used the UP Int' 1 truck for initial efforts toward HGMA certification. Photos indicate a composite D-cell with "conventional" dacron covering the aft twothirds of chcrd. Ribs are two-part wishbone affairs that form both upper and lo1ver shapes of the fully double-surfaced wing. Tip rudders look to be exact copies of the Fledge' versions. Director Kent Owens reports an 82 pound weight on the prototype but hopes to shave a few p::lllnds, possibly through the use of an exotic mylar and kevlar strand material inspired by windsurfing designers.

The design group is working to reduce launch speeds. Their Swift News is used to keep all interested parties informed. • • • Rigid wings never die ... and may one day catch on. In addition to the Swift, old friend Tim Morely reports that a new prototype Odyssey is flying now with an aluminum D-cell. They have a few in the field already, so have a slim lead over the Swift. And Don Mitchell has yet a ne1,1er version of the Mitchell Wing that he boasts will have 50% more performance than the B-10 wing (onto which Morley once hung a triangle control bar) . After a wood mockup, Don will use the Kevlar material he says 1,1ill help gain the performance jump. \,,Jhile many of us get c~arged up over the performance rig ids offer, they have yet to penetrate the market, suggesting the main obstacle is one of marketing rather than engineering. Say! Out ta room once again, so. . . Got news or opinions? Send 'em to: "Product Lines," 8 Dorset, St. Paul MN 55118. Or call 612/4577491 (days@ BRS); FAX: 612/457-8651. THANKS'

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