USHGA Hang Gliding November 1993 by US Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association

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AIRWAVE K Series KS 148 - The latest in the K series, the KS 148 is a glider for the lighter pilot. It's not only an out-and-out racer with competition grade performance, but is also an excellent all round mac!ijne for the recreational and weekend pilot. It combines easy handling, launch and landing characteristics with performance so fierce that you'll wonder how you managed without it. Designed to exacting standards and produced with the normal AIRW AVE high quality fittings, the KS 148 is a glider that is second to none and one you'll be proud to own. Sail Design - Composite construction produces the performance of a full mylar sail while retaining the easy handling and longevity of a dacron sail. A highly warp-oriented, structural laminate is used for high load areas on the trailing edge band. This produces high performance but greatly helps the life span of the glider as well as the handling. The front section of the main body is made from a lightweight fabric with enormous stability which facilitates good luff curve control for performance. Airframe Design - Every component on the KS 148 has been designed and manufactured using aerospace criteria to reduce weight and drag without any compromise regarding reliability and longevity. The leading edge blends a 52 mm inner section to the suppleness of a 50 mm outer section giving the optimum combination of luff and leading edge curve. This combination gives smooth handling and excellent glide at speed. Features and Benefits - Every KS 148 comes standard with: airfoil kingpost and/or safedge uprights for low drag; Comfort Bar for superb ergonomics; a Magic Trimmer providing a full range of sail tensions in flight; and internal luff line compensator to maintain the necessary settings for safety in all circumstances while still allowing sufficient sail movement for easy handling; high modulus carbon fiber tip battens give less tip inertia and greater durability; precise and effective tuning with Trim Tips. The K series, as well as the rest of the Pacific Airwave hang glider product line, are made in the US of A. To receive more information contact your local dealer or Pacific Airwave today.

Pacific Airwave, P.O. Box 4348, Salinas, California 93912 (408) 422-2299 Fax (408) 758-3270

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article and photos and Peter DeBellis Beautiful and challenging flying with tremendous variety.

25 The 1993 Glide Ratio Contest 1993 by Dennis Pagen ©

The annual Morningside LID fun meet.

1993 U.S. Nationals -

Lakeview, Oregon

by jerry Sorenson The town of Lakeview goes all out in support of a very successful competition.

Controlling High Speed Dutch Roll by Mark Stucky Keeping your glider pointed in one direction when flying fast.

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Airmail ....................................................... 5

Accident Reports .................................... 15

Update ........................................................ 8

by Harry Martin ................. 28

Ratings ..................................................... 10

by Dan Johnson ........ .59

Calendar ofEvents ................................... 20

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NOVEMBER 1993

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AUSTRALIAN HANG GLIDING & PARAGLIDING ADVENTURE TOURS Ten pilots per tour, 18 seater bus. Fully escorted flying. Camping, lodging, breakfasts (dinners as per itinerary are included). You'll fly the best sites along 1,500 kms of East Coast Australia in 14 days. We travel the coastline, Stanwell Park from Sydney NSW to Rainbow Beach Queensland and back. Visit Cape Byron and fly Australia's most easterly point. HOW DO I GET THERE? CALL JIM ALLEN, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, AREA CODE (02) 971-1715 FAX (02) (2) 9813728 OR WRITE TO US: AUSTRALIAN HANG GLIDING ADVENTURE TOURS, 3 DERWENT STREET, WHEELER HTS., NSW, AUSTRALIA 2097 WHAT rs THE COST? Package includes land content only $1,200 Aust. ($800-$900 U.S.). WHAT ABOUT EQUIPMENT? Hang glider hire available. Test fly new gliders or b1ing your own or buy. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? Pods and instrnmentation, sleeping bags and personal effects. To fly a hang glider legally in Australia you must be a member of the HGFA which offers a shmt-tcnn membership (3rd Party Insurance) which is included in our tour cost.

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Gregg Lawless, President Paul Voight, Vice President Russ Locke, Secretarv Dan Johnson, Treasurer REGION 1: Gene Matthews. REGION 2: Lynda Nelson, Russ Locke, Ray Leonard. REGION 3: Joe Greblo, Sandy King, Gregg Lawless. REGION 4: Glen Nicolet. REGION 5: Mike King. REGION 6: Ron Kenney. REGION 7: Bill Bryden. REGION 8: Randy Adams. REGION 9: Pete Lehmann, William Bennett. REGION 10: Malt Taber, Rick Jacob. REGIONl l: Jeff Hunt. REGION 12: Paul Voight, Paul Rikert. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Dan Johnson, Jerry Forburger, Jan Johnson, Dennis Pagen. HONORARY DIRECTORS: Ken Brown, Jim Zeiset, Doug Hildreth, G.W. Meadows, Tom Kreyche, Mike Meier, Rob Kells, Fred Stockwell, Gregg McNamec, Michael Robertson, Dave Broyles. EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS: Art Greenfield (NM), Ken Baier (Paragliding). The United States Hang Gliding Association Inc. is an air sports organization affiliated with the National Aeronautic Association (NM) 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, and to provide an educational forum to advance hang gliding methods and safety. Contributions are welcome. Anyone is invited to contribute articles, photos, and illustrations concerning hang gliding activities. If the material is to be returned, a stamped, selfaddressed 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) 994-3050. HANG GLIDING (ISSN 0895-433x) is published monthly by the United States Hang Gliding Association, Inc., 559 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 101, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 (719) 632-8300. FAX (719) 632-6417. Second-class postage is paid at Colorado Springs, CO and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: SEND CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO: HANG GLIDING, P.O. BOX 8300, Colorado Springs, co 80933-8300. The USHGA is a member-controlled sport organization dedicated to the exploration and promotion of all facets of unpowered ultralight flight, and to the education, training and safety of its memberhip. Membership is open to anyone interested in this realm of flight. Dues for full membership are $49.00 per year (of which $ J 5 goes to the publication of Hang Gliding), ($55 Canada & Mexico, $60 foreign); subscription rates only are $35.00 ($40 Canada & Mexico, $50 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.

NOVEMBER 1993

VOLUME 23, ISSUE No. 11

LANDOWNER LIABILITY REFORM IN NC

ALMOST GREAT HANG GLIDING PR

Dear Editor, Enclosed is a copy of House Bill 36 and Senate Bill 40 that has been past into North Carolina law. It basically states that a landowner is NOT liable for accidents or injmy from persons using properties without charge for educational or recreational activities. Of course, this would include hang glider pilots and paraglider pilots. This action is long overdue and may help the two sports open up new places to fly. If other readers would like to get the same laws passed in the state in which they live or fly, I suggest they contact the General Assembly for details about passing a landowner protection bill.

Dear Editor, I would like to thank a small group of pilots who recently put forth a great effort to uy and provide hang gliding with some more positive PR than Rescue 911. I would also like to share our st01y with other pilots. The last week in June I received a call from Steve Shlisky, a longtime friend of mine who is now editor and producer at KTVU, the Fox broadcasting affiliate in Oal<land, California. He asked me if I still flew and if we ever have to off-road to get to there. I answered yes and almost always. This was perfect because he had just been given a project to film interesting places you can go and things you can do with a sport utility vehicle. He was jazzed with the idea of mixing hang gliding and off-roading. We discussed different sites locally and decided on Ed Levin Park in Milpitas for ease of logistics. I had less than two weeks to pull together some "interesting individuals" as he called them. I frantically phoned everyone I knew and pulled together the best pilots I could find: Eves Tall Chief, "Marginal" Mark Lilledahl, Nathan Whelchel, Dan Buchanan and Ken Brown at PacAir who was kind enough to lend us Sue Gale and a couple of new gliders. The day came to shoot and we all arrived at Ed Levin Park at 8:30 AM. We discussed the shoot with Steve. He agreed that we wanted to show was the grace and beauty of the sport - no circus tricks. We drove to launch and filmed some great interviews with all the pilots. Ford was sponsoring the shoot so they were careful to always have a new Explorer discreetly placed in the background. They filmed launch and we all had a good laugh when the camera man ask Mark, "J use how close can you fly to my camera?" (That shot looked like the opening sequence from Star Wars.) The wind was in our favor and we all had nice launches and landings, although Nathan refused to come down in his new K4. Next we parked the Explorer on the 600-foot hill and did some nice fly-bys. Steve also got some great footage from a glider-mounted camera on Eves' glider. Finally they filmed a few of Mark's famous spot landings. Nine hours after we started Steve called it a wrap. He was excited; he had more

Tommy Thompson Westfield, NC

WHACK TAPE II Dear Editor, I'd like to thank all you folks who ordered "The Whack Tape," and everyone else for their response to chis project. I went into it on a lark, mostly at the insistence of others who felt it would be commercially successful. No one is more surprized than I that I am nearing the end of what I was sure would be a lifetime supply of these videos. Viva la warped sense of humor! In addition, pilots are mailing in (unsolicited until now) their clips of great whacks from home sites all over the U.S. Although a "Whack Tape II" was never intended, if enough of these new clips come in I'll put them together when I accumulate enough (which will probably cake a couple of seasons). If you have some good footage, and would like to get it in the next movie (if it happens) send an original or second generation copy to the address below. Paul Voight 294 Oregon Trail Pine Bush, NY 12566

The carnage is available fi'om Paul for $25, S/H included. - Ed.

~ Air Mail footage than he knew what to do with and was jazzed by his first close exposure to our sport. Steve rushed home that night and pulled together a two-minute excerpt to show Ford at a sales meeting the next morning. Ford loved it and gave the go ahead to finish the other segments. Steve had this wonderful vision of using hang gliding as the ending, with an artistic view of where you go when you get to the end of the road. The program was supposed to air on Friday September 17. On Monday the 13, Steve called and told me that despite all of his efforts the executive producer (the guy with the bucks) didn't understand what hang gliders had to do with sport utility vehicles. At the last minute we wound up on the cutting room floor. Unfortunately that's show biz. From other people I have talked with this is not an uncommon occurrence in the industry. For those pilots who may find themselves with a similar opportunity someday, take heart, be positive and realize that you have given our sport some good PR if only to a producer and a camera crew. You never know what may come of that down the road. I would like to give special thanks to Eves, Mark, Nathan, Sue and Dan for taking time off work to fly for the camera. The fact that we didn't make it onto the show does not lessen their contribution to hang gliding. Thanks to my wife Darlene and Eves' wife Denise for driving and my son Kyle for being a good sport, to Steve Shlisky for seeing the beauty of our sport and putting up a good fight to keep us in the program. And a special thanks to Mike Bomberger at the Santa Clara County Parks, for his patience, understanding and greasing of the wheels of bureaucracy. Richard Neumann Los Gatos, CA

LARRY FLEMING GIVES HG SOME GOOD PR Dear Editor, Please let me begin by saying that I am neither a hang glider pilot nor a subscriber to your magazine. In spite of these unfortunate facts, I hope what I have to say here is of interest.

Having flown as a pilot, and spending my early years around powered aircraft, I tended to view hang gliding as something offering more opportunity for broken bodies than it did for pursuing the elation offered by flight. Like most who knew nothing about the sport, I derived my opinion from reading articles in my newspaper, describing in go1y detail the occasional mishap. Recently, two things happened to change that opinion. One, I met Larry Fleming, a hang glider pilot, and two, I read his book Downwind - A True Hang

Gliding Story. As co-host of a local television talk show called "Writer's Television Journal," Chuck Carson, the other half of our team, and I interview people involved in the literary world: authors, editors, publishers, etc. When I was informed by our producer, Michael Jordan, that he had scheduled Larry as a guest on our show, I expected to be treated to a half-hour of: "When 'ol JoeBob hit that mountain doing over 50 mph he just sorta come apart, and arms and legs were a flyin' every which way!" Or worse yet: "Yeah, it's a whole lotta fun up there ... Yep, a whole lot," followed by a LONG silence. Next question please. Well, fortunately for me, the show and hang gliding, what happened was that I and our viewers were treated to one of the most interesting interviews we've ever had. Not only was Larry articulate, bur his genuine enthusiasm and love of hang gliding brought life to a subject that I'm sure was as foreign to our viewers as it was to me. After the taping was over, Lany kindly offered me an autographed copy of Downwind, and we said goodbye. A week or so later, I found a soft place on the couch, and gave his book a critical read. As pleasantly surprised as I had been with Larry as an able interviewee, I was even more astounded at his ability to write. Far from being a book that could be understood and appreciated only by hang glider pilots themselves, I found his descriptions of flight among the most vivid and real of any I've ever read on the subject. At times, his prose borders on poetry, and malces you think you can almost feel the wind brushing your cheek, and flapping your clothing. I don't wish to get too sentimental here, bur since reading Larry's book, every time I watch a

hawk working a thermal I feel a longing to join him. Dale Paule Writer's T devision Journal Clovis, CA

COMPUTER GROUND SCHOOL COURSE Dear Editor, Dan Johnson wrote in Product Lines about the British-written computer ground school course for hang gliding. I was contacted some time ago by the programmer and agreed to distribute the demo version for him. This demo is available on the computer subscription network, GEnie. For those without access to the network, I can provide the demo program for shipping and media charges. The demo (and likely the program) requires a VGA monitor, a hard drive and a mouse to operate. It is very well written with outstanding graphics and a vety easy to use selection system. The mouse pointer is even a hang glider. If you wish a copy of this demo, please specify the type of disk drive and enclose a check or money order for $5.00 U.S. to cover costs. I can provide the program on 3.5" or 5.25" disks, in any of the four standard formats. By the very nature of the demo licensing, I cannot charge for the software itself, but would like to avoid going broke on postage and disks. Frederick F. Ungewitter III 1964 Forest Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32119-1591

WAITING ON LAUNCH Dear Editor, Dennis Pagen s book Pe,formance Flying is buoyant enlightenment straight from the eagle's beak and a joy to read. Its only topic on which my opinion differs to a degree relates to time spent holding before launch. On page 129 he comments, "Pick the glider up, pause (less than a second) and run." In my opinion this should read three to 10 seconds. I agree it's uncool to waste strength holding it for ages like a launch

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Air Mail~ potato, while prolonging the risk of a flipover, but less than a second isn't enough to detect the rate of change in roll pressure. Even if wings are level and there is no roll pressure, roll pressure may be changing at that instant, resulting in a lifted wing during launch. The book addresses this on page 128: "Pick up the glider and hold it to see if you can keep it stable for a minimum of three seconds." But then it says: "Put it down and rest your arms." This is good, but it's more important to probe for three seconds immediately before takeoff when it best predicts conditions during the run. On page 130 he says that one of the secrets of self-launching is "feeling your glider before you pick it up," but I don't see how changing roll pressure can be accurately felt this way. I've seen gliders start level, only to roll while running before crashing back into the hill. High pitch and a slack run are usually blamed. Failure to hold the glider long enough to sense that roll pressure hasn't stabilized for at least three seconds could also be a factor. Paul E. Sullivan Manotick, Ontario, Canada

PEGHINY'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLIDER DESIGN Dear Editor, On the subject of who contributed what to hang glider design, it should be noted that Tom Peghiny contributed far more than he was ever given credit for. A great many of his design principles hastened refinement and are still in use today. Most of these concepts were already flying while others were still chopping keels and decreasing billow. The Kestrel and Merlin were the first truly "new" designs and the last Tom Peghiny refined, manufactured and flew before leaving the hang gliding industry. Bruce Hawk Knoxville, TN

NOVEMBER 1993

POTENTIAL PG/HG POLITICAL CONFLICTS Dear Editor, With the 1993 Board election and survey form, we are seeing the early benefits and consequences ofUSHGA's absorption of the APA. Although I firmly believe that action could greatly benefit both hang gliding and paragliding, there are currently direct and obvious conflicts which need resolution now, before a permanent rift develops. Here in Region IV we are choosing between two non-incumbent Board nominees, one involved exclusively with hang gliding, the other exclusively with paragliding. Both nominees, like the incumbent, have a lot to offer. As a hang glider pilot I feel compelled to vote for the former, while paraglider pilots understandably will vote for the latter. Neither side can be blamed; each seeks only fair and knowledgeable representation of its own sport by its own national organization, Frankly, each side deserves it. However, this creates an inevitable, serious political conflict between the two groups, one which will be ongoing and, depending on logistics, will leave one side feeling dominated by the other. (I would not be happy to see USHGA's Board run by paraglider pilots; conversely, I cannot imagine paraglider pilots content with a Board controlled by hang glider pilots.) Most disturbingly, there is no real issue of conflict here; only a political contest of whose voice will be heard on one Board representing two closely-related but distinctly different sports. If this all sounds a bit negative, I'd like to suggest one possible positive solution: creation of a second Board of Directors for paragliding activities. Hang glider pilots will elect the hang gliding Board, paraglider pilots will elect their Board, and pilots active in both sports, with a subscription both magazines, will vote in both elections. National Board meetings will be held jointly, with joint committee meetings. Yes, some meetings might last a little longer, but only because both sides will have ideas and expend effort, which is how it should be. There are likely other solutions just as viable. Let's consider all ideas, and create a system that insures representation for both sides, and leaves behind the "us/them" decision at election time.

On the Membership Survey the final question was a two-part bombshell: Should Paragliding be published more often, even if it means a secondary dues increase? There was no explanation of what a "secondary" dues increase would mean. If it applies to all USHGA members, hang gliders pilots would be paying increased dues to subsidize better services for paraglider pilots. If the dues increase came only from paraglider pilots, there is still a conflict: paraglider pilots would pay extra to receive a premium publication, while hang glider pilots would receive the less-expensively produced (less color, fewer pages) magazine. Hang glider pilots would legitimately feel second class in their own organization. Some may argue that paraglider pilots have the right to decide to increase their own dues for their own benefits. This is a very valid point; however, hang glider pilots must be given the same choice. I suspect Gil would love to have more resources put into Hang Gliding, and I've heard many pilots wish for more color photos, or complain when there simply wasn't room for all the articles submitted, and theirs was left out. Whether only paraglider pilots being given the publication choice was insensitivity or oversight, the USHGA must be made aware that if it now administers two sports it must take care to treat each equally. (Paraglider pilots may have been upset that hang glider pilots were deciding the fate of the paragliding publication, or felt left out by the survey's third question on attracting new hang glider pilots.) USHGA has walked a difficult tightrope well so far. Jerry Bruning and the USHGA office have lately given exceptional service to our local (southern Arizona) club regarding airspace and site retention. Service on the national level has never been better. I hope my comments will be considered in a positive way, and prevent, not provoke, conflict. Mark Sawyer Tucson, AZ Footnote: While overcrowding has led to airspace conflicts at a few crowded coastal sites, here in southern Arizona, and in other areas I'm sure, traditional hang gliding has been greatly bolstered by the arrival of Class 3 hang glider pilots. But if anyone ever calls my Julie Ann a "Class 1 paraglider... "

Update

BRITISH-BUILT K-SERIES ADVISORY It has come to the attention of Airwave Gliders and Pacific Airwave that a potential for failure exists on the crosstube tension strops (haulback cables) on some British-built K3, K4, K4+ and KS gliders. We emphasize that no U.S.-built gliders are affected by this advisory. The problem exists because during repeated operation of the Magic Trimmer (VG) systems on these gliders, the crosstube cable's flex is concentrated on a single point adjacent to the nico sleeve at the end of the cable. Later British-built Airwave gliders and all U.S.-built Aitwave gliders use a different method of construction, incorporating strain relief, which does not allow the cable to flex repeatedly at a single point. The improved cable can be instantly identified by its use of hearshrink tubing over both the nicos and the thick plastic cable sheath. The problem is not with the trimmer system itself; the trimmer may be working perfectly even when the cable is fatiguing. Owners and pilots of these gliders should inspect their crosstube haulback cables immediately and replace any which lack the heat shrink tubing. Although no U.S.-built gliders are affected by this advisory, Pacific Aitwave realizes that there are some pilots who may have bought their wings overseas and brought them back to the U.S. Gliders with the American serial number format (K# #####) all have the improved cable. (If the keel placard is missing, the number is also written inside the sail at the nose.) When ordering a replacement cable, please state whether the glider was of U.S. or British origin; the length may be slightly different due to hardware differences. In any case, all pilots and owners of all K-series gliders, regardless of country of origin , should replace this critical cable, along with the lower (flying) wires every 100 hours or yearly, whichever comes first.

T-SHIRT DESIGNS NEEDED The USHGA merchandise department is looking to upgrade our T-shirt selection in the spring. Have you ever seen some of Kitty Hawk Kite's T-shirts? Beautiful stuffi That's the kind of design work we're after. So, diver artists, while your glider is temporarily in hibernation why don't you send us your design ideas. We're looking for T-shirt designs depicting hang gliding and hang/para gliding. Those designs/designers chosen will be adequately compensated, although we're not quite sure how yet. Send your design ideas to USHGA DESIGN, Attn: Jeff Elgart, P.O. Box 8300, Colorado Springs, CO 80933-8300.

BUMPER STICKER DESIGN NEEDED USHGA Headquarters is soliciting ideas for one fantastic bumper sticker design. For more information, read the above update on T-shirt designs. If you have questions, please call Jeff at USHGA headquarters (719) 632-8300.

HIGH ENERGY SPORTS INTRODUCES THE QUANTUM SERIES

much larger parachute. What we found is that with the use of our sophisticated CAD system we were able to shape the canopy to improve its performance. From our high drag coefficient it is evident that these parachutes are not only creating drag but are also producing lift." ''Although older designs have done a good job in saving lives," states Betty Pfeiffer of High Energy Sports, "they have not been without problems. At one time hang glider pilots wanted to just live through an emergency deployment. Today's pilots want to come down unhurt. This translates into the need for lower rates of descent. At one time broken hang gliders seemed more likely to tumble to the ground. Today's hang gliders seem more likely to spin in a failure. The spin may produce lift which again translates into the need for your emergency parachute to come down even more slowly. Today's hang gliders may have the hang strap attached to the king post which makes it conceivable that a pilot will find herself/himself in free fall as was experienced by "King Post Al." Once again this translates into the need for a lower rate of descent." The Quantum Series parachutes by High Energy Sports are sized according to the total suspended weight. This includes the pilot, hang glider, instruments and anything else that the pilot may cany on his flight. They have been rigorously tested in both high- and low-speed deployment situations. Contact your local High Energy Sports Dealer or: High Energy Sports, 2236 W 2nd Street, Santa Ana, CA (714) 9728186.

DRY CANYON LANDING ZONE IMPROVEMENTS A new generation of hang glider and paraglider emergency reserve parachutes has just been introduced by High Energy Sports: the Quantum Series. Designer Bill Gargano has exceeded even his own expectations of parachute performance with the Quantum Series parachutes. "We set our design parameters to accommodate lower rate of descent and increased stability. We were expecting the need for a

The landing zone at Dry Canyon, in Alamogordo, New Mexico now has a permanent shade structure at its southern end. This has been a high priority for the Rio Grande Soaring Association since the landing zone was cleared in 1991. Dave Church, Vice President of the RGSA, generously donated his 26 x 32-foot carport to the cause of keeping our visitors and spectators happy. HANG GLIDING

The shade structure at Dr)' Canyon landing zone. Photo by Tommy West.

Through several weekends in August the RGSA membership disassembled the structure, transported it 80 miles and reassembled it in the Dry Canyon LZ. It is built of steel beams and girders with a white steel roof and welded to five-inch well casing, set in concrete foundations four feet deep. With all that, it should stand up to anything short of nuclear weapons (or even our spring winds!). Visitors can now relax in comfort while watching pilots bonk it in at the landing zone. Thanks go to Dave and Rosina Church for the carport, and to all the RGSA for putting it up. Come on down and see it! Contact: Robin Hastings, 5132 Clifford Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88012 (505) 382-7446.

SDHGA FLYING SITE FUND-RAISER A 220 Dream was donated to the San Diego Hang Gliding Association (a nonprofit organization) by AirSports International, which is for sale to acquire land for their most important flying site. The glider will be sold to the highest bidder, with bids starting at $2,000. Please send bids and your return address to: SDHGA, P.O. Box 420238, San Diego, CA 92142-0238. A decision on the winner will be made February 11, 1994, and the winner will be notified by mail. Ensure all bids are mailed by Feb. l, 1994.

At this time it is imperative for all pilots to know that the Dunlap site in Central California is now closed, due to a recent foreclosure action imposed on the site and numerous problems (existing in and outside the launching and landing areas). It is hereby requested that all pilots previously engaging in flying activities stop at once! This request and notice is given to protect any further negotiations for future use. It is asked that all pilots respect this notice.

- Bob Soares, President, Central Valley Hang Gliding Assn.

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Iii Ratings SAFE PILOT AWARDS BRONZE STACEY BOARD PAUL HAMILTON DONALD JONES JAMES LONG, JR TODA MASAAKI CLIFF WHITNEY SILVER STACEY BOARD HERB HOSTLER

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X-C FLIGHT AWARDS 50M!LES CHRISTIAN TITONE GEORGE STEBBINS JOO MILES MARK POUSTINCHIAN GEORGE REEVES (105) GEORGE STEBBINS

BEGINNER RATINGS PILOT: City, State; Instructor/School Region 1 BACH, SONJA: Fairbanks, AK; L. Thomas/T & L Sales BRIANT, ERIC: Turner, OR; T. Sapienza/Airtime Oregon CHOTT, BILL: Yakima, WA; T. Johns/Cascade Soaring CLARK, AIRELL: Albany, OR; R. Ench SCHRAM, BRANDT: Scio, OR; T. Sapienza/Airtime Oregon Region 2 ALLEN, WILEY RAY: Fremont, CA; S. Kelly/Mission Soaring BALDRIDGE, GARY: Wilsonville, OR; T. Sapienza/Airtime Oregon BASS, CHARLIE: Atherton, CA; S. Kelly/Mission Soaring CRAFTS, DAVE: Hayward, CA; S. Kelly/Mission Soaring DANSKIN, JACKIE: Carson City, NV; R. Leonard/Adventure Sports DUMIAK, RICK: Fremont, CA; D. Murphy/Chandelle GILL, PRABHLEEN: Davis, CA; G. Hamilton/Sacramento HG HALL, REED: Mc. Shasta, CA; P. Sergent/HG Connection JAMES, ANET: Oakland, CA; T. Armstrong/Mission Soaring KOZACIK, AL: Lafayette, CA; S. Kelly/Mission Soaring LARSON, IRIK: Kensington, CA; B. Ream/Mission Soaring MAGRUM, GREGORY: Long Barn, CA; K. Wright/Wright Bros Wings MANSKE, STEVEN: Redwood City, CA; P. Denevan/Mission Soaring PERKINS, JAMES: Fremont, CA; S. Kelly/Mission Soaring SALATA, STEVE: Fremont, CA; S. Kelly/Mission Soaring SINCAVAGE, RONALD: Rocklin, CA; G. Hamilton/Sacramento HG VOSKA, DOUG: Marysville, CA; G. Hamilton/Sacramento HG Region 3 ANDREWS, CURTIS: Wailuku, HI; A. Engert/HG Maui BALLARD, MIKE: Santa Clarita, CA; A Beem/Windsports Soaring Ctr. BELAIR, PIERRE: Aiea, HI; A. Engert/HG Maui BUCHWALD, ANNE: Alpine, CA; J. Ryan/The HG Center COLLINS, BRIAN: Glendale, CA; D. Quackenbush/True Flight

EWING, SUSAN: Redondo Beach, CA;]. Hafscrom/ASI HORIKIRI, NOBUTOSHI: Los Angeles, CA; G. Reeves/Windsports Soaring Ctr. MOITESSIER, STEPHAN: Santa Monica, CA; D. Quackenbush/True Flight STEPHENS, KURT: San Bernardino, CA; K. Howells/Wing Ways Region4 BACHRACH, JOHN: Flagstaff, AZ; S. Mish/Bandito Action Sports BUETTELL, BRIAN: Salem, UT; S. Mendoza/HG School of No VA DEATON, MARK: Denver, CO;]. McCormack/Colo School HG DIEGEL, PAUL: Flagstaff, AZ; S. Mish/Bandito Action Sporrs FERRIS, STAN: Tempe, AZ; R. DeStephens/Zoni HG HAGUE, BRIAN: West Valley, UT; G. Pollock/Wasatch Wings ]AGGI, HANS-PETER: Tucson, AZ; E. Smith/Arizona Airfoils MacHOWRY, SCOTT: Telluride, CO; L. Chiarani/Telluride Airsporrs OWENS, STEVEN: Tucson, AZ; M. Windsheimer/Golden Wings PRENTICE, DAVID:Albuquerque, NM; M. Glantz Region 6 GESKES, WIL: Lawrence, KS; M. Bell/UP Soaring PETERSON-MOON, CANDICE: Shawnee Mission, KS;R. Kennedy/Prairie HG Region 7 BATES, ANNE: Whitewater, WI; B. Kushner/Raven Sky Sports DRAPER, HOLLY: Plainwell, MI; W. Thornton/Kitty Hawk Kites ENGSTROM, JOHN: Flint, MI; B. Fifer/Traverse City HG KINNEAR, ROBERT: Indianapolis, IN; S. Comer/Kitty Hawk Kites NIELSEN, JEFF: Warrenville, IL; B. Kushner/Raven Sky Sports RIEMERSMA, KEITH: Holland, MI; B. Fifer/Traverse City HG RUFFING, JEN: Milwaukee, WI; W. Thornton/Kitty Hawk Kites VOIGT, PAUL: Middleton, WI; B. Kushner/Raven Sky Sports Region 8 COOK, ARVIN: Hudson, MA; D. Baxter/Morningside FP FINDLAY, ANNE: Boxton, MA; G. Pollock/Wasatch Wings HELFT, JOHN: Hoosick Falls, NY; D. Baxter/Morningside FP KUBUS KAREN: Glastonbury, CT; D. Baxter/Morningside FP OLSEN, CYNTHIA: Storrs, CT; R. Jacob/Sequatchie Valley RODGERS, JULIE: Millbury, MA; D. Baxter/Morningside FP SALIS, WALTER: Syracuse, NY; D. Baxter/Morningside FP STEFANOV, MARK: Winsted, CT; B. Davidson/Tek Flight Region 9 BURKE II, LAURENCE: Norfolk, VA; W. Thornton/Kitty Hawk Kites BURKE, LILLIAN: Norfolk, VA; W. Thornton/Kitty Hawk Kites FOWKERJR, WILLIAM: Vienna, VA; S. Mendoza/HG School ofN VA FOWKES, ANDY: Herndon, VA; S. Mendoza/HG School of Nova FUNK, MATT: Olmsted Falls, OH; W. Thornton/Kitty Hawk Kites FUNK, GERGORY: Olmsted Falls, OH; B. Weaver/Kitty Hawk Kites HUERIAS, HECTOR: Centerville, VA; T. Cadora!Kitty Hawk Kites MacBLAIN, CRAIG: Baltimore, MD; R. Hays/Maryland School of HG MARTIN, ELLEN MARIE: N Olmsted, OH; M. De!Signore/Norch Coast HG OSCHMANN, LYNN: Virginia Beach, VA; W. Thornton/Kitty Hawk Kites PAYNE, RON: Manakin-Sabot, VA; S. Comer/Kitty Hawk Kites PHELPS, DAVE: Bethesda, MD; R. Cizaustas/Kitcy Hawk Kites PROCTOR, DAVID: Laurel, MD; T. Cadora/Kitty Hawk Kites ZEGER, ANDREA: Mercersburg, PA; G. Ball/Kitty Hawk Kites Region 10 ALEXANDER, BILLY: Brandon, MS; M. Middleton/Lookout Men FP ALLEN, TRAVIS: Raleigh, NC; K. Immordino/Kitty Hawk Kites CLARK, DENNIS: Oak Ridge, TN; D. Jones/Lookout Men FP COLANGELO, PAUL KENT: Lawrenceville, GA; D. Jones/Lookout Mm FP CONE, JOHN: Del Ray Beach, FL; J. Tindle/Miami HG CRITCHETT, DAN: Miami, FL; J. Tindle/Miami HG GUTHRIE, MIKE: Graham, NC; D. Kincheloe/Mount Rope Flgc School HAMMOND, REX: Goldsboro, NC; T. Cadora/Kitty Hawk Kites KELLEY, ALBERT: Key West, FL; D. Jones/Lookout Men FP LILLYCROP, GLENN: Gainesville, FL; D. Jones/Lookout Mm FP McKINNIS, TIM: Hollywood, FL; W. Thornton/Kitty Hawk Kites NYCE, DAVID: Apex, NC; B. Umstarrd/Sky High PAYNE, ASHLEY: Nags Head, NC; W. Thornton/Kitty Hawk Kites HANG GLIDING

Ratings PONDER, ROBERT: Memphis, TN; R. Jacob/Sequarchie Valley \XIILSON, JANINE: Hampton, VA; B. Hagewood/Kircy Hawk Kites \WSOCK, GLENN: Wimer Haven, FL; B. Hagewood Region 11 KUC, JOHN: Austin, TX; S. Burns/Austin Air Sports McDONALD, DOUGLAS: Austin, TX; J. Hunr/Red River Aircraft MELDER, TIMOTHY: Texas, TX; F. Burns/Austin Air Sporrs MODY, MEHEINOSH: Austin, TX; S. Burns/Austin Airsporrs ROURKE, KEN: Corpus Christi, TX; S. Burns/Austin Air Sports \XIIEGAND, ANDREAS: Allen, TX; D. Broyles/l<ire Enterprises Region 12 BYRNE III, JOHN LEO: Morris, 1''Y; R. Clark/Susquehanna FP DeROMA, BRUCE: Middlesex, NJ; S. Comer/Kitty Hawk Kites HIBBARD, DEBRA: Morristown, NJ; K. Immordino/Kitty Hawk Kites JENNINGS, SUSAN: Poughkeepsie, NY; T. Webster/Kitty Hawk Kites MAZZA, SAM: New York, NY; M. Robertson/High Perspective REIVE, MIKE: Mt. Tabor, NJ; T. Webster/Kitty Hawk Kites

Region 7 ANDERSON, PAUL: Glyndon, MN; D. Sharp/UP Soaring HORAN, DARCY: Chicago, IL; B. Kushner/Raven Sky Sports LILLEY JR, DANIEL: Indianapolis, IN; C. Thoreson/Lookout Mm FP Region 8 DESMARAIS, BOB: Somerset, MA; D. Engler/Morningside FP KIRCHHOFF, FRANK: Marlboro, MA; D. Baxter/Morningside FP LITTLE, MARI(: North Hoosick, NY; D. Baxter/Morningside FP PEABODY, JOHN: Easthampton, MA; P. Williams/Kitty Hawk Kites SNOW, HOPPER: Amherst, MA; D. Baxter/Morningside FP SYLVIS, MICHAEL: North Kingston, RI; D. Engel/Morningside FP TORGERSEN, DOUG: Acton, MA; D. Baxter/Morningside FP Region 9 GREGOR, JOSEPH: Columbia, MO; S. Comer/Kitty Hawk Kites GUTHRIE, CHUCK: Murray, KY; J. Peebles/Lookout Mm FP HILL, WILLIE: Marysville, OH; M. Manzo/Skyward Enterprises LAUSCH, M SCOTT: Denver, PA; D. Gearharr/Windwalker HG McLAUGHLIN, HENRY: Mechanicsville, VA; C. Thoreson/Lookout Mm FP WAKEFIELD, ERIC: Baltimore, MD; D. Baxter/Morningside FP

NOVICE RATINGS PILOT: City, State; Instructor/School Region 1 BRIANT, ERIC: Turner, OR; T. Sapienza/Airtime Oregon CLARK, AIRELL: Albany, OR; R. Encl, PETERMAN, H ANTHONY: Seattle, WA; R. Brown/Airplay'n SALTMARSH, TRACY: N orrh Pole, AK; L. Thomas/T & L Sales SCHRAM, BRANDT: Scio, OR; T. Sapienza/Airtime Oregon Region 2 BASCH, JEFFREY: San Francisco, CA; D. Yount/Mission Soaring BRAZIL, BRIAN: Dayton, NV; R. Leonard/Adventure Sports CARMICHAEL, DOUG: Willits, CA; T. Shea/Western HG DUDLEY, WENDELL: Leona Valley, CA; A. Beern/Windsports Soaring Ctr. FERGUSON, JOSH: Fairfax, CA; D. Murphy JORDAN, DAN: Susanville, CA; R. Leonard/Adventure Sports KOCH, TODD: San Francisco, CA; R. Frey/Airtime of SF MARTIN, JESSE: Columbus, OH; P. Godwin/Western HG SCHAERLI, HUGO: Los Gatos, CA; R. Schaerli SINCAVAGE, RONALD: Rocklin, CA; G. Hamilton/Sacrament HG ZELEZNOCK, MARI(: Berkeley, CA; J. Greenbaum/Airtime of SF Region 3 ANDREWS, CURTIS: Wailuku, HI; A. Engen/HG Maui BELAIR, PIERRE: Aiea, HI; A. Engert/HG Maui BREWER, JEFF: San Diego, CA; J. Ryan HATTORI, CRAIG: Agoura Hills, CA; A. Beem/Windsports Soaring Ctr. HORIKIRI, NOBUTOSHI: Los Angeles, CA; G. Reeves/Windsporrs Soaring Ctr. MENDOZA, ARTEMIO: Panorama, CA; A. Beern/Windsporrs Soaring Ctr. MORSE, OWEN: Lake Forest, CA; A. Beem/Windsporrs Soaring Crr. SIEBERT, TODD: Burbank, CA; A. Beern/Windsports Soaring Ctr. THEROUX, GREG: Sylrnar, CA; D. Quackenbush/True Flight WEE, JONATHAN: Tustin, CA; A. Beem/Windsports Soaring Ctr.

Region 10 ALEXANDER, BILLY: Brandon, MS; M. Middleton/Lookout Mm FP CLARK, DENNIS: Oak Ridge, TN; D. Jones/Lookout Mm FP COLANGELO, PAUL KENT: Lawrenceville, GA; D. Jones/Lookout Mm FP CONE, JOHN: Del Ray Beach, FL; J. Tindle/Miami HG DUPAUL, CHRIS: Charlottesville, VA; K. Immoidino/Kitty Hawk Kites HANNAH, JEFFERY: Chattanooga, TN; C. Thoreson/Lookout Mm FP HEMBREE, BARBARA PATTY: Nashville, TN; R. Lisle/Lookout Jvfm FP HEWITT, JOE: Charlotte, NC; B. Burri! KELLEY, ALBERT: Key West, FL; D. Jones/Lookout Mm FP MILTON, KEITH: Ellijay, GA; M. Middleton/Lookout Mm FP NEWTON, LORI: Marietta, GA; M. Middleton/Lookout Mm FP PONDER, ROBERT: Memphis, TN; R. Jacob/Sequatchie Valley SIMS JR, JAMES:Charleston, SC; M. Middleton/Lookout Mm FP STEWART, RUSTY: Orlando, FL; T. Braden/Sky Hook HG VALDOVINOS, J CARLOS: New York NY; D. Glover/Kitty Hawk Kites WOODS JR, ROBERT CHARLES: Douglasville, GA; B. Chalmers/Lookout ~,frn Region 11 BENARIO, JOHN: Mandeville, LA; J. Hooks/Lookout Mm FP Region 12 AZEEZ, IMTHIAZ: East Brunswick, NJ; D. Meyers/Mountain Wings BLACKWOOD, PHILIP: Aberdeen, NJ;J. Tindle/Miami HG DATESMAN, JILL: Somerset, NJ; D. Meyers/Mountain Wings GENAUD, EVAN: Lake Hopatlong, NJ; W. Thornton/Kin:y Hawk I<ites HERBERT, BRIAN: New York, NY; D. Myers/Mountain Wings PLANKEN, GARY: Long Beach, CA; E. McNett/Mountain Wings ROWE, KIM: Rochester, NY; S. Rowe/Rochester Area Flyers SPIER, DAN: Fulton, NY; D. Guido/Susquehanna FP TRAUDT, RON: Flushing, NY; D. Meyers/Mountain \Xlings WADE, JONATHON: New York, NY; D. Meyers/Mountain Wings

INTERMEDIATE RATINGS Region 4 ]AGGI, HANS-PETER: Tucson, AZ; E. Smith/Arizona Airfoils MADDY, RICK: Boulder, CA; B. Guderian/Golden Wings O'CONNOR, DANIEL: Boulder, CO; M. Windsheimer/Golden \Xlings PARGA, DALLAS: Cortez, CO; L. Chiarani/Telluride Airsporrs TIMBREL, KELI: Westpoinr, UT; M. Knowlden/Rebel Wings HG TONEY, FRANK: Littleton, CO; M. Windsheimer/Golden Wings Region 6 McELROY, DAN: Topeka, KS; R. Kenney/Prairie HG

NOVEMBER 1993

PILOT: City, State; Instructor/School Region 1 ATKIN, STEVEN: Dayton, MT; P. Swanson/Sporn Exchange BECKER, STEPHEN: Tacoma, WA; R. Brown/Airplay'n BROWN, PAUL: Snoqualmie Pass, WA; R. Brown/Airplay'n GREENLAW,JOHN: Tacoma, WA; R. Brown/Airplay'n NELSON, JACK: Portland, OR; R. Berger/Oregon HG PRICER, JAMES: Boise, ID; W. Henry/Bad Boys HG School

II Ratings Region 2 BRADY, JACK: San Francisco, CA; D. Murphy CHON, RYIAN: Emeryville, CA; B. Ream/Mission Soaring COX, CYNTHIA: Sunnyvale, CA; R. Canham GRIFFIDEN, PETERANTHONY: Mountain View, CA; P. Denevan/Mission HINRICHS, ERIC: Los Gatos, CA; J. Woodward/Natural Flying McTIGUE, JOHN: Reno, NV; R. Leonard/Adventure Sports NORRIS, DAYID: San Jose, CA; R. Palmon/Sky Is The Limit PRICE, EDUARD: Mountain View, CA;R. Nowack RICHARDSON, LOREN: Cupertino, CA; R. Leonard/Adventure Sports STEINER, PHILIP: San Jose, CA; J. Woodward/Natural Flying WADA, TETSUO: Richmond, CA; J. Greenbaum/Airtime of SF Region 3 CLEMENTS, KEVIN: Brea, CA; J. Greblo/Windsports Soaring Ctr. D'AGOSTINO, JOE: Huntington Beach, CA; D. Skadal/Flight Systems FILSINGER, WILLAIM: Honolulu, HI; M. Benson/Tradewinds HG FLOOD, TYLER: San Diego, CA; R. Mitchell/Eagle's Wings HG MUNGER, DANIEL: Ventura, CA; T. Truax SLETTO, MARK: Cypress, CA; D. Skadal/Flight Systems SUAZO, EPHRAIM: Yorba Linda, CA; D. Quackenbush/True Flight TUTTLE, ROB: Ridgecrest, CA; R. McKenzie/High Adventure Region 6 SCROGGINS, WILLIAM: Little Rock, AR; D. Dunning Region 8 LESSARD, LAWRENCE: Lynn, MA; P. Voight/Fly High HG MULLER, KARIN: Woburn, MA; P. Voight/Fly High HG PARENT, EDMUND: Glastonbrny, CT; J. Nicolay/Morningside FP

RUBIN, LANE: Santa Barbara, CA; R. Brown/Foot-Launched Flight ZADOROZNY, RICHARD: Santee, CA; R. Mitchell/Eagle's Wings HG Region 4 COX, WILLIAM: Tularosa, NM; R. Hastings/Rio Grande Soaring NAGYVARY, JOHN: Albuquerque, NM; M. Glantz NEIMAN, JOHN: Aspen, CO; J. Simmons/Aspen Aerosport REMPES, CHUCK: Helper, UT; D. Sharp/UP Soaring SOTO, JUANCARLOS: Boulder, CO; R. Petterson/BHGC Region 7 DELLING, CHARLES: Commerce, Ml; C. Thoreson/Lookout Mtn FP Region 9 LYTLE, DAVID: Cabot, PA; P. Brooks Region 10 BROWN, RUSSELL: Davenport, FL; R. Jacob/Sequatchie Valley Soaring DODGEN, JEFF: Atlanta, GA; C. Whitney/Sequatchie Valley GEIER, ROLF: Arden, NC; R. Jacob GOODWIN, EUGENE: Remlap, AL; D. Murdoch KELLY, JIM: Chattanooga, TN; C. Thoreson/Lookout Mtn FP MALONEY,JOHN: Charlotte, NC; B. Burri! McCARTER, M. BRENT: Charlotte, NC; B. Goodman/Blue Ridge HG Region 12 CASEY, PETER: Hopewell Jct, NY; P. Voight/Fly High HG SOTS, NORBERTO: Mt. Holly, NJ; P. Voight/Fly High HG

MASTER RATINGS Region 9 FARKAS, DAVID: N Olmsted, OH; M. DelSignore/North Coast HG HOGG, PAUL: Huntington Valley, PA; G. Black/Mountain Wings Region 10 BROWN, JAY: Miami FL; R. Loenard/Adventure Sports FORT, THOMAS: Sharpsburg, GA; C. Thoreson/Lookout Mtn FP LONG JR, JAMES: Dunlap, TN; R. Jacob/Sequatchie Valley MOREHOUSE, R. CURTIS: Clearwater, FL; S. Flynn/Central Fla Flyers STONE, RODNEY: Rutledge, TN; R. Jacob/Tennessee Tree Toppers Region 11 BROOKS, MICHAEL: New Orleans, LA; D. Dunning/Centrar AR Mtn Pilots FLOYD, RICK: Denton, TX; R. Kenney/Prairie HG LEFTWICH, SCOTT: Dallas, TX; S. Whittet Region 12 KLOS, STEVE: Syracuse, NY; R. Clark/Susquehanna FP

DAYID CARL BROWN RICK JACOB BARBARA KRAMER

FOREIGN RATINGS BEGINNER PALMER, LARRY: Willowdale, Ontario; M. Robenson/High Perspective NOVICE PALMER, LARRY: Willowdale, Ontario; M. Robertson/High Perspective INTERMEDIATE APRO, KAfilO: Puslinch, Ontario; M. Gates HALL, GARY: Burlington, Ontario; M. Robertson/High Perspective PEREZ, ROBERTO: Juantia Bayamon, P.R.; R. Rojas/Carribean Airsports ADVANCED LAMARCHE, SERGE: Calgary, Alberta; P. Denevan/Mission Soaring

ADVANCED RATINGS PILOT: City, State; Instructor/School Region 1 McFEE, ROB: Packweed, WA; S. LaBrasca/Leading Edge Sports Region 2 CLINE, EDWARD: Campbell, CA; C. Kranz/Wings ofRogallo GARRISON, BOB: Pollock Pines, CA; M. Lake HERSH, DOUGLAS: San Francisco, CA; J. Greenboum/Airtime of SF LAMAR, PHILIP: Los Gatos, CA; R. Fisher STUCK, JIM: Crystal Bay, NV; R. Leonard/Adventure Sports ZOGLMAN, KATHIE: Reno, NV; R. Leonard/Adventure Sports Region 3 AUCHTEN, PHIL: Ventura, CA; T. Truax EGNER, RANDY: Carpinteria, CA; T. Truax FORBUS, JESSE: Mililani, HI; D. King MALEK, DANIEL: Anaheim, CA; K. Lamb/Windgypsy

TANDEM ONE RATINGS BOWEN, CAMPBELL: Winter Park, FL; R. Jacob/Sequatchie Valley BROWN, RUSSELL: Davenport, FL; R. Jacob/Sequatchie Valley Soaring BURNS, STEVE: Austin, TX; J. Ryan MEEHLEIB, SCOTT: San Diego, CA; G.W. Meadows

TANDEM TWO RATINGS RAMSEUR, THOMAS: Deltona, FL; R. Jacob/Sequatchie Valley Soaring

TANDEM INSTRUCTOR STEVEN BLAND ROB RICHARDSON

HANG GLIDING

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Act of August 12, 1970: Section 3685, Title 39, United States Code.)

11 Competition Corner The Second Annual Mt. Nebo End-of-Summer Fly-In and Lonnie Crowell Appreciation Weekend by Walter Jordan

his yearly fly-in went well with Ma Nature granting us some much-better-than-average conditions this time of year. The winds actually held easterly all weekend; no one got to step off the south launch. The Central Arkansas Mountain Pilots decided to make this occasion an enjoyable experience for the landowners who allow us to use their fields as landing areas at our local sites, most notably Mr. Lonnie Crowell who saved our primary LZ at the base of Nebo from being sold off to developers. Lonnie will keep it as it should be, pasture land that also doubles as an LZ. Mr. Crowell and his wife were our honored guests at the Saturday evening cookout, along with Mr. Robison and wife who own the fields at the base of the Pipeline site. The Fly-In started on a Friday, with a few pilots getting a taste of the fun the weekend was to offer. It "wondered" big time on the east side that evening and several locals pigged out. Saturday dawned another hazy southern flying day, the Park Service limited access to the setup area (fewer cars = more room for gliders), allowing up to 15 gliders to be assembled near the launch. Early wind technicians got sled rides for their efforts, but later in the day some small but consistent thermals tested the skills of all takers. Last year we had one visitor from Tennessee; this year brought three. It's good to see some Tennessee pilots making the trek west to fly with us. Saturday afternoon, Jamie Alexander, Chris Smith, and Tony 14

Sandridge were lofted skyward in some ridge lift/thermal mix for some extended air time. Two local pilots did the miles: Phil Morgan flew west to the Benedictine Academy at Subiaco on his second flight of the day, about 21 miles. James "Mr. Wispy'' Linscome lived up to his name by floating around in some saturated air for a while. It was an out-and-return flight totaling some l 5 miles that turned a dream into reality. James flew across Lake Dardanelle to the nuclear power plant north of Nebo, and, utilized lift being generated by the cooling tower, gained back 4,000 feet of lost altitude back up to 6,000 feet for the return leg. He said it was some of the rowdiest lift he'd ever encountered this side of the Owens. There was another light wonder wind that evening, but almost everyone stopped flying to get cleaned up and enjoy the cookout. Late flyer Allan Tarver couldn't be coaxed out of the air, but it was great to watch him float by in the smooth lift while we scarfed steak, chicken, and burgers. Sunday's conditions were similar to Saturday's with pilots making runs up the valley. Chris Price landed at Delaware, an eight-mile hop from Nebo. So, once again mark your calenders with some darker ink and come join us next year for good flying and good times. Remember, it's the weekend before Labor Day weekend, so plan to spend the whole week with us.

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Accident Reports ~ by Doug Hildreth USHGA Accident Review Chairman Pilot: Age: Rating: Experience: Glider: Date: Location: Injuries: Event:

Paulo COELHO 30

Advanced "World Class" Moyes Xtralite 147 September 17, 1993 Torrey Pines, CA FATAL - head, pelvis Crash in a "canyon." Rotor?

The pilot from Brazil had been flying for 30 minutes, and had been doing aerobatics. He was then seen flying in a canyon/valley at ridge-top level, but 100 feet behind the face in the valley/canyon. One wing lifted, the glider entered a dive and crashed into the valley wall. The report arrived at press time. Presumably the pilot got low back in the canyon and got rotored. Awaiting more information. Event: Midair in Colorado. One glider with a broken wing tip descended under canopy (possibly pilot broke a leg), the other with a damaged basetube landed successfully. No details or official report. Event: Advanced pilot came to new highaltitude site and was slightly anxious about the flight. There was no wind. The pilot stood on launch for at least 30 minutes waiting for some upslope breeze. Finally, almost in desperation, he decided to launch. On his first step the nose came up and stayed there throughout the run. The glider stalled immediately after launch and crashed at the edge of the cliff Pilot escaped injuty. Event: Advanced pilot and friends had been chasing the wind all day, visiting several sites. Upon arriving at the last site the wind was coming up, and looked easily launchable and maybe soarable. After setup the pilot moved to the best place to launch, which by now was directly into the slight crosswind. Then the wind died. There were occasional downwind wisps. NOVEMBER 1993

Essentially it was dead. Pilot's wife said, "There is no wind. I know you are good at no-wind launches, but this just does not feel right. I am scared and I wish you would not launch." The pilot said, "I was not planning to launch unless I got a good upwind cycle. I appreciate your analysis of conditions and your concern for me and I will break down." This is a true story. Event: Advanced experienced pilot was showing off for tourists. He was buzzing the observation area. He came too close to a tree top, clipped it and fell to the ground. Pilot is still in a coma. This pilot had been warned often about his flying practices in the past, including the very recent past. He routinely buzzed launch, flew dose to other gliders, ground skimmed, tree skimmed, people skimmed and generally pushed the envelope to the limit. The report comments: "Many of his antics were misconstrued by both himself and the spectator pilots as skillful. The number of times he got away without crashing only perpetuated this notion. He was an inevitable, serious accident waiting to happen, and he was ve1y resistant to criticism." {This pilot was a well-known soap opera stat: - Ed) This issue - the know-it-all pilot, the accident-waiting-to-happen - is perhaps the most perplexing and difficult problem in hang gliding. We all know these pilots. We all have tried to help them, to gently (or not so gently) point out to them the dangers of their ways. We have spent hours talking to other club members about how to help them, how to protect them from themselves, how to protect our sites from them, and how to protect the reputation of the sport from them. Most of us have failed, and the expected damage is done to everyone. These are not bad people or bad pilots These are individuals with large egos, who think of themselves as being talented beyond the uncertainties of the sport. They do not believe that something bad or serious could happen to them. They honest!)~ although mistakenly; believe that they are immune to danger unlike mortal

men. And they see their behavior as a demonstration and reaffirmation of the fact that they are both highly skilled and exempt from risk. They lack one simple but necessa1y safety ingredient: they are not afraid. Call it what you will - fear, healthy respect, caution, conservatism - it keeps the rest of us alive. What are we as a sport, as a local club, as individuals, to do with these know-itall individuals? Talking and pleading falls on deaf ears. We can try to regulate them, or get angry and hostile with them, and nothing is accomplished. We have no authority, no respect for skill, no friendship or bond. How can we be effective in changing the belief (no matter how sincere) which is responsible for the behavior? I have no answer, despite thinking about this subject long and hard for many years. This issue is as hard to deal with in the rest of society as it is in hang gliding. In other activities we can avoid the issue, pushing these people away from us, but this estrangement does nothing to solve the problem; it just makes it someone else's problem. If avoidance is not an answer then the only thing I think has any chance of success is honest, sincere, caring peer pressure - gentle, consistent, persistent talk and modeling. Since Michael Robertson has vaporized the myth that judgement cannot be taught, maybe there is a way. How about some suggestions about techniques you have used successfully? How about some comments from those of you who were once know-it-alls and who are now knowvery-littles (like the rest of us). What prompted your conversion: a near miss, the death of a friend? How could we have reached you sooner? What can be done to save others from death or worse? We continue to lose pilots every year because of this attitude. Pilots continue to be injured, some seriously. The sport continues to be maligned because of these high-profile people. Our up-and-coming students are given bad examples which too many of them follow. I am frustrated and feel powerless to effect any change. Any help from ~ the membership will be appreciated. ~

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f you want ;i lot of e:1sy airtirne, head on out to Urnh! Located between Salt Lake and Provo, Point of the Mountain is one of the most consistent and famous sites in the counny. Smdents come from all over the country to train on these famous slopes, but the site provides interesting flying for all levels (and types, frH that matter!) of pilots. Hang gliders, paraglidcrs and RC gliders arc all welcome here. The site is located in a valley that almost :ilways funnels the winds fairly close to norrh or south. The Point juts out from one of the valley sides, allowing launches straight into the wind from either direcrion. Jr's typical for the winds to blow from the south from early morning until early afrernoon when they switch (sometimes rather suddenly) to the north. Depending on condirions and sire congestion, you can soar all morning on rhe south side and then head to the north side for a combination of ridge lift and thermals where yon can gain thousands of feet. Not too shabby for a :300' site! Although both the north (''rhe Bench") and the south Lmnches arc only 300' ACL, the mountain itself is considerably higher. There used to be a launch at 1 ,600' ACa. (above the Bench), but it is cu unavailable. Most pilots prefer to Bench-up anyway launching from the Bench and working their way up to the higher places on the There's a competitive (or is it aspect to it too: lf you can't get up by Benching-up, maybe you're nor such a hot pilot afrer all. This may well be the perfect training site. Although a mile high, consistent winds make launches and landings relatively easy. (Run bard on those light wind days!) Consistent is actually die word for the entire site. With 300+ flyable days per year, EastCoasters tend to flock here in the winter· time. I've met people who came out during the "off-season" for six-plus days in a row of

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great training conditions. Not everything is pcrfoct here, however, The site is usually extremely crowded. There are power lines in several locations, inclml-bchind the south launch (far enough ro easily avoid if you're being careful ahout your top-landing approach). There's an ot11house on the Bench that is made of solid concrete! I suppose rhat doesn't matter, because I think everyone would try to avoid

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Site Info- Point of the Mountain, Utah SITE NAME

Point of the Mountain I Salt Lake County Flight Park

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Utah Hang Gliding Association (UHGA), P.O. Box 757, Draper, UT 84020 - wind talker number (801) 2549484 Cl=mean [average] wind, 2=current wind, 3=mean wind and 60-second history, 4=thermal and turbulence information)

LOCATION

20 miles south of Salt Lake City, near the town of Draper. From I-15 take the Bluffdale exit (#291 - this is also the exit for the State Prison), and head east (toward the mountains) one block to the frontage road. For the North Side. Turn left on the frontage road (head north), and take the first dirt road on your right (there is a sign that says Blue Sky Ranch & Marina). Follow the dirt road up to "the Bench'' where there will be signs from the County. You can continue on this dirt road all the way to the south side launch, but it is not the most direct route. For the South Side. Turn right on the frontage road and head south until you pass a pay phone on your right, out in the middle of nowhere. Take the next left past the pay phone and you'll cross some railroad tracks. Continue on the dirt road to the LZ and up to launch.

ALTITUDE

Both Sides: 5,110' MSL, 300' AGL to LZ (north side 700' AGL over valley). The top of the north side is approximately 1,600' AGL.

RATING

Novice (Hang II), Class 1 paraglider pilots. Hang II pilots and student paraglider pilots must tie an orange streamer on their keel to allow other pilots to easily identify them. Unrated (beginner) pilots are allowed only if accompanied by an approved instructor.

PROTOCOL

Every pilot must be a current USHGA member with liability insurance. UHGA membership is also required, and a liability waiver must be signed before flying. ALL VEHICLES MUST STAY ON THE EXISTING ROADS! There are RC gliders to watch out for on the south side, and advancing pilots must be sponsored for their first flight on the north side. There is a I 0-minute maximum flight time in marginal conditions if other gliders are waiting to launch!

RESTRICTIONS The Salt Lake International TCA 6,000' ring is on three sides, and the 9,000' ring starts just a few miles to the north. It is possible to go around the 9,000' ring if hugging the mountain on the east side. There is also restricted airspace to the southwest, and a State Prison one mile north that doesn't appreciate flyovers. Definitely check with a local and/or a current sectional before attempting any X-C ventures! FEES

Full membership - $25/year. Includes a newsletter that may show up as often as monthly, but which may also be only a postcard. Monthly membership- $10/month

LAUNCH

South Side: The ridge is fairly long, has a 55° slope, and is launchable most anyplace. Student pilots are often launching from lower parts of the ridge. This is a beautiful, easy launch which has been used to teach thousands of pilots to fly. North Side: The Bench has a dirt ramp with a 60° slope and a gravel top that stands about 1O' above the surrounding terrain. There is also an upper launch with no vehicular access allowed, was rarely used except by some paraglider pilots, and is currently unavailable (even if you hike to it).

South Side: Large, fairly flat and full of weeds and targets. North Side: Huge, flat LZ directly below launch. NOTE: On both sides it is preferred to top-land (for experienced pilots only). The South Side has a huge plateau to land on, but there are power lines to watch out for. The Bench is also top-landable, but not quite as big and easy as the top of the South Side.

DIRECTION

Both launches face almost directly north or south, and are launchable in crosswinds up to 30°.

SETUP AREA

Both sides have room for hundreds of gliders within 100' of launch. There are only about 20 glider tie-downs on each side, so watch your glider carefully if you don't get one!

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to launch. Of course, if you top-land, you have

ROAD

Both sides 2WD dirt roads with five-minute drives from a zcro-·.minutc drive back to launch!

CAMPING

Free primitive camping is available at launch on either side and in the south LZ (which seems to be preferred). More civilized camping (including showers and jacu'l:zi) is available in a nearby RV park, Mountain Shadows (801) 571 4024. They also sell for $2.50. There arc many local motels available that range in from per night (double).

X-C

Om-and.-rcturns of 20 miles each way arc common here, but distance X-C (160+ miles has been achieved locally!) is usually done from other nearby sites. Contact Charlie Baughman for more information on X-C.

EVENTS

May Fly-Jn: Just for fun! T tbis one is held in May. Gary Lagrone Memorial J,~y-ln: Fun competition held in the fall (usually September) in honor of a local pilot who died several years ago. The proceeds go to the Sctve the Children fund.

BESTT7ME

Point of the Mountain is one of the most consistent sites around, especially fr>r training. I've met people from all over the country who traveled to the Point to learn to fly! 'I'hc site is flyable 300 days per yea1\ although access t:o launch can be a problem during the winter. May through October provide the most consistent soaring, where 3,000'-5,000' over is common.

FREQUENCY

All three USH.GA bands.

CONTACT

Rose Carter (801) 576-9804 Fred/Claudia Stockwell (801) Charlie Baughman (801) Ken Hudonjorgcnsen (801) UP Soaring (801) 576-6460 Gordon Pallack (80 l) Val Stevens (801) 571

MISC

'fhis provides easy airtime, particularly for beginner pilots. As of 1992, the County has designated it as a Hang Gliding Park.

(hang gliding) (Above and Beyond paragliding) (X-C) (paragliding club president) (both) (Wasatch Wings hang gliding) (hang gliding)

Many thanks to Fred and Claudia Stockwell Rose Cr.mer, and.J.B. Henryfbr providing ir{formation.forthis report.

hitting even the flimsiest of outhouses! That doesn't apply to rnost windsocks, though, so listen up. Whoever put in the windsocks didn't want them to fall over. Ever. They're PxtrPn1n11 sturdy (almost on the order of the cement outhouse!) and would be very unforgiving if you were LO hit one of the poles. If you're used to being able to drag your basetube on the top of a windsock pole, watch out! The one thing abom Point of the .Mountain that ] find most unique (at least in the U.S.) is tha1 the County has actually created an official l lang Gliding Park here! 'The City of donated the land, and the Coumy runs the park. lf you don't fly, or don't feel like flying that day, there arc plenty of other rccrc;1tional opportunities nearby too. The S10ckwclls have a map that lists all of the local favorites (it's too large to reprint here), so be sure to ask them for a copy when you're there. NOVEMBFR 1993

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duration (max I hr.), on-on-one with spot landing. Contact: Pedro Matos 55-21-581-9624 (FAX).

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Dec. 4-5: Advanced and Basic ICP, San Diego, CA. Hang III or IV rating required. Cost $125. Limit eight people. Dec. 18-19: Tandem Clinic. Eight-person limit. Tandem I's or II's welcome. Cost $250. Contact: The Hang Gliding Center (619) 561-

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Annual "up the valley run" X-C Challenge. $100 to the pilot with the longest flight north and $200 to the first to land at Rhinebeck Airport. First place gets name on perpetual trophy. $15 entry. Oct. 2-3: 2ndAnnual Vision Classic and pig roast. Low key fun fly-in, tuning and maintenance seminar with Ken Brown of Pac Air. Contact: Mountain Wings, 150 Canal St., Ellenville, NY 12428 (914) 647-

Nov. 6-7: Airwave Vision Classic fun competition. Open to everyone with a Vision glider (and any pilot wishing to demo a Vision Pulse 9 meter, I 0 meter or 11 meter). Variety of fun events. Prizes. Hang I and II division; Hang III and IV division. $15 donation includes T-shirt and barbecue dinner. Contact: Lookout Mtn. Flight Park, near Chattanooga, TN (706)

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hen you think of s011theastern France, pictures of the Riviera with clear blue waters or miles of vineyards might come to mind. What would you think if l described it as having a dry climate with 9,000-foot mountains and terrain suited for hours of flying? Surprised? l was, during my first tour of France. Southeastern France is a combination of wide valleys and tall mountains where the Alps slowly disappear into the French fannlands. European pilots And this an excelleut place to vacation because of the beautiful

landscape, sunny sumrncrs and great X-C flying. fn fact, during 1992, two European countries moved their national competitions to France because of these outstanding con-ditions. You will soon understand why! The flying season is April to September with May and June being besr for long distance flights. Early in the season, the combination of unstable air, long days and occa-sional strong prevailing winds arc the necessary ingredients f-c>r long open distances. /\s expected, July and August have hotter and more stable conditions. But, luckily, evening

thunderstorms constantly revitalize the air and strong thermals stop inversions from suppressing lift. 'The result perfect dayto-day Aying. The season win down noticeably in September with lighter lift and cooler temperatures; rhis is a more relaxing time to fly, since conditions arc smoother. Throughout the off-season, October to March, scattered days can be flown, however, lower cloudbasc and unpredictable weather should be expected. Because there is a wide variety of terrain between rhc Alps and fa.rmlands of sourhHi\NC CLIDINC

eastern France, a classification for ground elevations exists which pilots should be aware of. The system defines three distinct levels: valley (1,500 ft.), relief (5,000 ft.) and high relief (8,000+ ft.) and is used in identifying and forecasting different areas of the region. The information can be crucial in choosing the best site to fly, since due to ground level changes, lift and cloudbase can vary greatly over short distances.

SITES Laragne One hour south of Grenoble, Laragne was the site for the 1992 English and part of the Austrian Nationals. The Brits should be congratulated for having picked an excellent location and running a superb competition which drew more than 120 pilots from around Europe. But why Laragne? Located at the northern end of Sisteron Valley, the ten-mile ridge (Montagne de Chabre) is easily accessible and is surrounded by great X-C country including higher mountains only ten miles away. Both the north and south launch (4,400 ft.) are good during the summer season. In southerly or light winds, the southern slope heats up and works early. In northwest to northeast winds, the northern ridge with its 200-foot cliff is used, and acts as an excellent thermal collector. The terrain around Laragne consists of 2,000- to 6,000-foot mountains separated by a number of valleys. Twenty miles to the east are the French Alps with their 9,000-foot peaks. Most tasks in the English Nationals included a leg toward the Alps, because nice lift and good-looking cumulus could usually be found there. Laragne can handle large numbers of pilots. The town camping area, Camping Monteglin, has space for 200+ campers with an adjacent 200 x 200-foot LZ. In the summer, Camping Monteglin offers rides to launch for $8 or pilots car pool. A great freebie in Laragne is the daily weather report posted at the campsite and the local hang gliding shop. The report details cloud levels, wind speed and direction for every 3,200 feet I 1,000 meters over valley, relief and high relief areas. It contains enough information to make good assessments of the day and was a godsend for us non-French speaking pilots. For relaxation, Laragne has a beautiful river called the Gorge that winds through a limestone canyon with several deep green pools. This is a popular spot after a long day NOVEMBER 1993

of flying. Last, a bit of care must be taken, since there are many small-time thieves who operate in the summertime. It is best not to leave valuables such as harnesses and radios in the car.

Dormil!ouse An hour's drive east of Laragne, Dormillouse is part of a continuous alpine range which runs north and south 23 miles. The hang glider pilot's destination is "SeyneLes-Alps," a small town tucked at the base of Dormillouse. A forestry service road, starting in Seynt;, runs over the mtrnntain summit to a westerly launch at 7,150 feet. The Dormillouse range is part of the French Alps with its highest peak at 9,700 feet and cloudbase reaching 14,000 feet. This is an excellent place for long out-andreturn flights, since 32 miles of mountaintop flying can be made while crossing only a single valley. There are beautiful dark rock cliffs and ravines south of launch which create a constant supply of lift that starts working between 3:00-4:00 PM in the summer. The westerly orientation of the cliffs allows for long evening flights in June and July when sunsets are at 9:00 PM (remember that Europe is further north than America). The designated LZ is one mile south of Seyne's public pool and is at 1,300 feet or 5,850 vertical feet from launch!

Annecy Well known throughout Europe for aerobatics and as an equipment test ground, Annecy is a beautiful lake surrounded by steep mountains. The La Forde launch, on the southeastern side of the lake, is 2,300 feet above the lake's surface. Many pilots go there to thermal up La Tournette Peak (7,700 ft. MSL) behind launch, then fly out into the smooth lake air to try a loop or a spin. Also, many European manufacturers test their safety equipment above the lake, since water landings are softer and retrieval by boat is fast. Flying is a big tourist attraction in Annecy. Both delta and parapente launches are next to restaurant terraces where hundreds of people watch pilots launch every day. I did not make any X-C flights in Annecy, however I am cold it is comparable to other sites in the Alps.

Chamonix Three miles from Mt. Blanc, Europe's highest peak (15,770 ft. MSL), Chamonix is the European center for alpine sports and undoubtedly has the market cornered in awesome scenery! There is every outdoor sport possible in this tiny valley, including year-round hang gliding. In the summer, due to the large number of mountain sportsmen and in order to assist helicopter rescues, there is a no-fly zone within one mile of Mt. Blanc. Winter holds no special rules, but it is important to have your glider on the mountaintop before morning skiing

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begins. The La Flegere cable car has a launch which faces southeast at 6,214 feet and must be flown in light winds because of rotors. Beside launch, dark rock faces heat up early in the summer, and thermals begin around noon. There is another launch at Grand Montets in the town of Argentiere. This site has a metal ramp facing south at 10,750 feet and is a great site for evening flights. There are two LZ's in the valley: one at 3,400 feet outside of Chamonix and the other at 3,700 feet on the bunny slope at the Grand Montets ski resort. If you are in the vicinity, you must fly Chama.nix. This is the closest flying site to Mt. Blanc and a rare chance to see this incredible mountain and its glaciers up close. As I wrote earlier, France was a real surprise to me. The locals were always friendly and the flying challenging. Similar to American pilots, European pilots are a closeknit group, and while touring France, I met many French, German, Swiss and English

pilots who were interested in trading stories or sharing rides to launch. Even when language became a barrier, I often saw pilots using drawings or maps to give each other extra information about conditions or new flying sites. Prices in France, except for large tourist areas like Chamonix, are the same or cheaper than in the states, and many of the small villages such as Laragne and SeyneLes-Alps are very reasonable.

I realize I only scratched the surface of flying in France. A few other top sites to circle are Grenoble, St. Hillaire du Touvet, Les Aves and Nice. For hard-core fliers, there is a 400-page French flying guide in English available at gliding shops. The most comprehensive book I have seen, it describes all of the main sites in the country and would be a welcome companion on any hang gliding tour through France. ~

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Chamonix Grand Montets 10,750 ft. 3,700 ft.

Seyne Dormillouse 7,150 ft. 1,300 ft.

Annecy La Forde 4,300 ft. 2,000 ft.

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awn had barely broken when we rubbed our bleary eyes, trundled our gliders to takeoff and hooked in. The sixth annual Morningside Glide Ratio Contest was about ro begin. The only problem was the slight downhill trickle on launch and the more noticeahle tailwind in the landing Eventually, lulls in the

launch rail appeared, and a line of impatient pilots barreled off 1he hill in their tight and trim wings to

for a glide. who have been frlllowing our little comest know the gencr:il format: We take off 195 frx:t ahovc the flat ground, maintain best glide speed away from the slope, make a gentle right turn of about 75°, then proceed down a mown runway to a landing. The object is to test our gliders' glide ratio potential. The landing strip is marked with flags every 100 feet so distance, and thus glide can he easily calculated. The accuracy of measuring glide ratio in this manner can be argued, but after six years of observing results we can readily sec Our path cons1stc:ncv in glider has been surveyed scvcml times so we have confldcncc in d1c measurements. The turn on the course (required because of power

Those

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lines wirhin a straight glide distance) may be suspect, but the course has been measured on a broad radius to allow :i gentle bank and experienced pilots demonstrate no perceptible loss in their turns (more on this later). 'fakeoff and landing arc a rnattcr of technique, and properly pcrfrmncd they do not lose or gain a significant amount. Variations in the air is a big factor in deterhow for we glide.

Every major manufacturer's glider readily available in the U.S. was rcprcsctucd. However, we should point out thn there were some cxtenllating circumstances. l;irst, the 'T'RX was flown by a pilot who wasn'r comfortahle performing the flight with full

VG applied. The TRX certainly glides as well as the others and would have done so with a factory pilot. The Sensor 6 IO E 144 had a flap system 2:i

UiF7.:John from his RamAir.

the list drop ofj;iide

BHIDW: Ste1;e Arndt his assemhled glider.

to launch with

installed which is automatically foll--on when the VC is foll--off. Jay Gianfone chose 10 fly with the VG oil LO rest the flap sys. tern, thereby a poorer glide. We should point out rhar Jay's technique is excellent as he had won the contest a ous year on a TRX. Lcrns1st,crn:v and good technique were the keys to Steve performance along with the of the glider. own example illmtrates the import;mcc of this, for while l was within two feet of the longest flight and even wenr further than Steve on four of seven flights on the first l had a flight 500 feet short of the average and another 300 feet shon. We all had variable air 011 day one, but John Szarek and Nelson Tlowe were able ,·o maximize the

conditions. The flrst exhibited some rnrhulence on the course and a definite tailwind on landing. The tailwind extended glides and in general this results ,ire less reliable than the second day.

The second was There was essentially 110 air moving and the results were more consistcm. Unfrirtunatdy, only nine pilots flew rl1is second as a result of commitments or sore bodies suHi.:rcd by pilots. /\ll the downwind toll. We performed over a couple of nose-ins. It is my conclusion six years of flying in this contest that (non-turbulent) launches and arc easier with the VC foll-on. If I were faced with an imminent downwind '"''"'""' and my VG was pulled r I'd way.

Pilot

l) 2)

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XS Xtralite RamAir Desire

13.30 I 13.04

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12.68

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I 1.91

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ll) Eric McNett Sensor 6lOE 10.84 Cornbat l 52 12) John Gavricl 9.9] 13) Bob Coletti 14) John Sport 9.67 10.24 15) Vision that the 1tuthor} glider gets ttn even better LID sans pilot:

11.21 11.l J 1 I. lO 10.97 10.00 9.95 9.90

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My conclusions concerning the results are that the numbers from day two reflect truer results than day one. However, I am not convinced we are gliding beyond 12 to 1. I think that we are actually flying a shorter path around the turn pylon than that large arc marked out. So even though the second day offered the most reliable conditions I can remember in six years, I think the numbers are a bit high. When we first started this exercise in selfabuse for science we were reading between 10.5 and 11 to 1 for the best gliders. I do believe we have improved on this somewhat and perhaps we are pushing 12 to 1. Only time and more flying will tell with any degree of confidence. Future glide ratio contests will most likely feature other events in the afternoon so pilots can be further challenged and have even more fun. You don't have to be a toprated pilot to enjoy the contest as it is, for learning to fly at best glide and learning yout glider's maximum gliding capability is a challenging and enlightening experience. We hope to see many pilots next year joining us for an early morning slice of air. The Glide Ratio Contest would not be possible at least in its refined form without the facility provided by Morningside Flight Park. This park is the fruition of a dream by the owner, Phil Haynes, to create a total flying site for beginners on up. The improvements that have been made over the years

The Morningside Sink Rate Contest have resulted in an ideal place to spend some hang gliding time. You can train, soar, practice, camp and swim - all on the grounds. However, the ATV vehicles with trailers that carry set-up gliders to the various launch areas are the best part of the whole deal. All the facilities and vehicles are expensive to maintain, so flying fees are naturally in order. I, for one, chink that paying to preserve such a site is a tremendously worthy cause. Without the multiple flight

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ABOVE: Appmx:imately 100 gliders set up on !iadley Butte. Photo by john Wiclcham.

•

• a nice start; it turns out to be an afrernoon of handshakes, hang lies and hacky sack. All arc wonderful ways to spend any day.

SATURDAY MORNING, 9:00 AM DAY

PILOTS' MEETING

eather report sounds good. An older, charming, life-long Lakeview resident and profosscd meteorologist, "Lying" Lloyd Tetro, tells us southwest winds and thermals he couldn't have missed it more. Up on Sugar Mountain a fow good cycles roll through, although they can be counted on both hands, then it turns northwest and there. Naturally, northwest is one of the unlauncliable directions on Sugar Mountain. No one will launch, and al 4:00 l'M the day is declared rndly. ln a way, this makes for

The first real fly day. The northwest wind continues, so today we all go to Hadley. The ridge faces northwest and is situated at the end of a semi-dry lake. There arc three launches, although the developed gravel center launch is preferred. Goal is announced at the 12:30 pilots' meeting. When the launch window opens at 2:00, two out of three wind technicians have suuk out. But the third is staying up nicely (enjoying his first demo on a TRX) and showing that there is sufficient lift to get a thousand over pretty easily.

I Competitors begin launching around 2:20 and continue to trickle off until around 3:30 when the trickle turns into a torrent as the day peaks mcteorologically. Those launching in the next hour do relatively well, most getting l ,500'-2,000' over launch and down course. At 4:30 the sire begins a slow shutdown, flushing all pilots launching after that time. Hoping frir a late afternoon glass-off but guessing wrong, Russ Locke, Nikki Driver, a relaunched Green Tc:am and several others fall victim to rhe shutdown. h)l]r pilots make the relatively short goal of 17 miles, !mt that number also indicates the difflculty given stable weather conditions. Tony Barton, Ken Sclircck, Mike Neuman ,rnd Jim Lee make goal in tl1at order.

H/\NC GUDINC

• I "Lyin"' Lloyd doesn't come np with much improvement in rhc wea1+1cr, so we go back to Hadley. From the previous day it is obvious that picking the best time mcteoro· logically is the to making goal. The problem with picking the proper rnoment is being able launch when you wanr. With 11 l pilots all trying to get off one of three launches in light, often cross conditions, launch order becomes a real controversy. At the pilots' meeting on launch, several different reservation/push systems arc dis· sometimes Meet Director Randy Adams finally uses his prerogative each launch will have and rmkcs a direct corridor, two glider spans that must remain open until pilots are s11ited up and to launch. Once :1 pilot has suited NOVEMllFR J 9(fl

up, hang checked ,md is ready to launch, he or she may move into the lane at the end of the line. Each pilot can exercise the option to "push." J\ push means that each pilot in front of the pilot who is pushing is given a 30··second launch window. fl; after 30 sec· onds of Lrnnchablc conditions, the pilot chooses not to launch, he must move off and go to die back of the line and allow the next pilot rhe same option. This continues until the pushing pilot is on launch. The pushing pilot then must launch during the first 30-second launchable cycle or zero the The actual weather on launch is similar previous day, al though a light prevailwill make most launches easier and less unnerving. A small cumulus cloud is forming and dissipating behind and to the false hope to some. wes1, enough to

Although the launch window opens at l wind technicians show pilots that conditions need to build if they have any hope of making the course. The Green Team is flrst off la1mch, as they were the previous day, at 3:00. On the center launch a pilot at the back of the launch line declares a push. 'l'his push will cause several pilots, including Castle, Lee, Bostik and Hawthicornc ro refuse launch conditions. Moving to the back of rhc line will cause them rn miss the besr part of the day, and any chance of making goal. A report comes in from the air that one glider is down in a canyon behind launch and doesn't appear to be moving. More than half an hour passes until the word reaches launch that the pilot, Tim Arai, is hurt bm stable, and is being transported to the hospi·· ta!. l n the morning Tim will rd! the story of

a hove 12,000 feet over Pandango Valley and in per· feet position for a photo when the stan tarp is unrolled at 2: 15 and the race gets underway. Most are in one of three distinct gag· glcs. Pilots in the last and lowest gaggle get caught in a down cycle several minutes before the tarp is deployed. Pilots drop below launch and before it cycles up again many find themselves caught up in one of the ti gb test, stra ngcst gaggles in their flying careers. Pilot James Asher was awarded the "I don't know you that well," or "ff you came any closer we'd be flying tandem" award for his participation in this wild fray. Pilot skill really showed through though, as all eventnally climbed out, still rnosdy together, and got on course. As mentioned, conditions arc so good that more than a third of the field makes goal eventually. More imponanrly, every pilot gets on course, at some point Most everyone: flying this day manages a good, sat· isfying X-C flight. Spirits arc li(i:-

getting caught low and attempting a tree landing, only to fall down through the limbs and hit a rock with his full helmet. Bis cracked and still-bloody helmet vividly demonstrates the positive aspects of wearing a full-face model. Later in the week Gaylen Fisher will also demonstrate the protective qualities of the full.face bucket. Once again the site begins a slow shutdown around '1:00 PM. This docs not stop pilot:s who have landed from hurrying back to launch, setting up and relaunching. 'The launch window is to close at 5:30, and Kari Castle is the last one to relaunch at She does better than on her previous flight but still lands short of goal. On the way back, Russ Locke and [ donate a much needed hcer to Kari as she breaks down and awaits retrieval. The task is validated as six pilots arrive at goal. fn finish order, Rick Jacob, Srcve Moyes, Dave Adams, Chris Arai, Russ Gelfan and Brad Koji survive the light lift conditions to cornplete the task.

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Mother Nnrure provides some great lightning that evening to support the prevailing buoyant mood. The surprise winner of Pinally, a cold front pushes the day is Howard Osterland, through just to the cast and turns not because of pilot skill the wind to the southwest. In I G (Howard is highly respected), bm years of flying this pilot cannot beca1Jse of the glider he flew. remember more ideal weather Howard was flying a conditions fc)r flying. Cumies arc old Pac Air [(2 in a field filled popping almost everywhere except right over launch, but The Green learn at Lakeview entrance. Lefi to rif!.ht: Hric !v1ye, Dave with the latest hot: ships. T'hese thermals are easily marked on the Carbonetti, Kevin Gendron, JZ, Gerry Charlebois. Foreground: Amy included not fewer than I nine Desires, eight flatcha !ls a result o/tt newspaper article the town had "Welcome Green RamAi course by the abundant develop· Jeam" all 01m: Police Chief' Bush of /,a/uview requested that the TRX's and three each J:oil mem. Cloud drift shows again an almost perfect direction Green '/earn come to police headquc1rters, and let them know that he httd Combats and K 's. lloward's enough w help stack rhe ther"heard" about the (;'I"., penchant fi1r pltrying practical jokes. The Chief' new found skills as a father have mals against the mountain range wanted them to !mow that if they were going to pull any stunts, he u;ant· obviously not affected his flying and at the same ti me helps ed to help. then rtsl,ed to see i/ they had any green cells. They did! skills. T<my Barton, back from pilots moving up the course. Photo by Charlebois. Europe, described bis flight to Goal is declared as Simms goal: "1 was high and in good position when Distance to goal is '18 miles. Ranch. 'fhis is the same goal as used the the tarp came out. All was good coming up Pilots begin launching around 12:30, previous two days, although pilots would be range until I got low ar [ .akeview. At that approaching from an entirely different direcand today is the first day that an air-start fcJrrnar will be used. Many pilots arc well point J gave up racing and concentrated on tion on a different mountain range.

HANG CUDINC

my flying to thermal oui. It hurt to watch pilots and pass me, lmt I knew I h,1d up, so I hung on u nril 1 finally urn,·1u,r1 up to 13,000'. From rhcre 1 had altitude to make " fin ishcrs are, in order: Jim Chris Tony Barton and Nelson Howe. Cumulative stanctmi"s arc, in order: Chris Arai, Joe Brad Barton.

As the wind remains out of the smJth·· west the launch site remains the same as the Hill. The wind picks up gusts to Thermals are smaller and broken bm flying conditions are still judged foir 10 The cfay's is the landing field at H11nters Hot three miles north ofl ,akeview. A1 rhe task committee prior ro decl,1nr1<r goal, Meet Director Adams is convinced the majority to abandon the start tarp format for the day. The prevailing concern is that, as a result of' the high winds, pilots would be fr)rccd to stack up in the ridge lift with that many pilots in the air on the relatively small ridge, unsafr.~ con· ditions would prevail. This results in extr;i work for launch crews, as launches have to be supervised as well as timed. But the strong winds also allow frequent launches and fow pilots, if any, bunch at an undesir·· able time. The high winds cause several pilots to go down in the v,1lley between Sug,ir Hill and the that define the course. Several refligbts arc taken. The task is obviously valid, as 38 pilots make goal. Several pilots leave launch very late, liter· ally within minutes of launch window dos· and make the course. Mark Bennett is one: of those. He comments: "J hoated across the valley from launch at about 8,500 fcer in air that wasn't down all that bad. Once on the mai 11 range it was jllst 'take your time. John Szarek, another late launcher, happily screams across the goal line minutes after Bennett and is met by bis wife Angela and "high living" baby son. 'lcJp round flnishers are: Jim Joe Bostik, Chris Arai, 'fony Barton and Nelson top scores show Jim Lee Howe. in Chris Arai second, Joe Bostik third, Brad Koji forth and 'ftmy Barton fifth. On top of celebrating his win and top standings, Lee also celebrates his 40th birthday this What a way to turn 40! NOVEMBER 1993

T'he weather looks like it might he a of the perfect conditions that preon 'foesday. A long task of 96 miles is called which is later shortened to 65 miles. The tarp start format is called and the launch window opens at l :45. Most pilots are waiting out over tbe valley between l 0,000 and 12,000 feet when 1he start tarp comes out at 2:4 5. Pilots get their start tarp photographs and head up course. Unfortunately, a large cumulus cell turns cumulo-nimbus around 3:30 and blocks the course, effocrivcly ending the task. No one makes goal and the weather causes many pilorn to land up in mountain meadows, making retrieval time longer than on previous tasks. Round leaders are judged on distance from launch and arc: Rob Kayes, Howard Osterland, Joe Bostik, Mark Gibson and Nelson Howe. Cumulative results show Jim Lee holding on to flrst, Joe Bostik edging past Chris Arai into second and dropping Chris to third, Brad Koji holding on to forth and Nelson Howe edging out Tony Barton for fifth.

This day's meteorology looks very similar to the previous day, right up to an almost identical cumulus cloud building in almost the same place. To avoid a repeat of the pre· vious day, a short om-and-return then over··

the baclz..into-the··next·valley task is called. Interestingly, this course would take pilots through three states. Launching in California, pilots would fly into for their first tumpoin1, back into California for their second, over the back through Nevada and finally ending up at goal back in the state of Oregon. 'J'hc weather really cooper· ates, fiir even though part of the course is into the wind, 39 pilots make goal. Many personal best flights arc made this day. Some pilots report to cloud base at 16,000 feet. Round Six top finishers arc: Steve Moyes, Dave Adams, Mark Bennett, Jim Lee and 'Tcmy Barton.

r,ate in the evening on Friday night, it is obvious that, metcorologically, something has changed. The wind switches to the northwest around 8:00 PM, and by I 0:00 PM is blowing at a steady 25 knots. The surface chart on the weather channel shows a cold front moving into the area. Sunrise greets competitors with big buildups everywhere and occasional sprinkles. Competitors go to Sugar Hill, but after several hours it becorncs apparent that the sky will not clear enough to allow flying. At 3:00 the day is called and everyone starts the trek back ro rown. Cumulative standings from the day before become final scores, and the newly·

1 U.S. Nationals was

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by past USl{GA Russ Locke. putting the event together first showed in pa,:t,;;1p;c received by competitor. The package contained rules, r•,n,lnrm and a beautiful fulkolm; J 6,page briefing book with tnrn· <.tei;cnptt.ons. Russ also had solicited gift from Lal<eine'w 100 were raffled off at the daily morning carnp1rng and hotel rooms as well as were all Claire

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tumcd-40 flying a nc1N1V'-rc1easen Wills Wing RamAir, becomes the 1993 U.S. National Champion. Second place goes to Chris Arai on ;1 RamAir, third to comdiack pilot of the year Joe Bostik also on a RamAir, forth place (completing the Wills Wing RamAir sweep) goes to tenacious Brad Koji, and rinishing up the top five places is En Wings' own Nelson Howe on Desire. As a result of this meet Kari Castle, who also flew a RamAir, becomes the I C)93 Women's National Champion.

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Jim r.cc Chris Arai Joe Bostik Brad Koji

Nelson Howe

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Com1ne1:ce, Russ had lined up the town. Signs in shop windows throughout the town declared NatJo,nals Pilots!" The local newspaper foa:tured front page stories of 111·dc1ot11 cm1er:1ge and sport background information. is no went all our to put on tbis meet. Each deserves a

morning the center of town. $3.00), every everung th.rowing an awards banquet cm1mllcte with a mtro<.IU<:ect. to meet officials. i.n1cc11.u1,

Robert

:'.:IC<)reL,ee1pcr, Lis,1 I, as Director of Fun. on Russ had contacted rne with the idea of to put some fun back into rather intense. I come from a of loose grouping known as the m;unta111ll'.1g a sense of humor about

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by pilots lucky enough to and humorous witl1 this sort of had indeed entered as a compes1gll1t11'1gs were reported with one be<::ormr1g irritated reportedly flew over notll1ng but a down dog, landing all the you ain't never no way to get bang tin1e." town, as previously really went all om for us. It was not unusual to be stopped by locals and asked for an autograph. Severn! people approached rne to tell stories about how much they enjoyed watching the gliders fly by. through town, on the way ro goal, l would find people sit:ting on their porches or on benches Main Street with heads turned skyward, as monitored pilots' progress. Each

day, after the task had been declared, Goal Director Sandy King would call the local radio station (KQIK) and give them the information; they would then broadcast goal. Many local people would then travel to goal just to watch. No pilot without a driver ever had to wait long for a ride. A thumb out almost always resulted in a local stopping to give a pilot a lift, often with an offer of a drink. Landowners along flying routes were also very friendly, with one exception. The land across from the Simms goal was considered a nolandings-here zone, under threat of gunfire. No one landed there. Other than that, landowners generally were delighted when pilots descended onto their property. Lakeview has all the facilities needed to make it a site extraordinaire - nice inexpensive hotels, ditto for restaurants and stores. There are camping facilities with hot running showers. Hunters Hot Springs Resort, three miles north of town, offers all these and an LZ right in front! Did I mention the launch right above town, with a great, well-marked road? Does it get any better than this? Now the clincher: Russ managed to pull this whole show off for a mere $175 per pilot, the lowest cost of any national meet this year. Take a bow, Russ! We even tried to get the hard-working drivers involved in the fun. Drivers were encouraged to participate in the "Best Tan," "Least Dependable Vehicle" and "Worst Music Played at Launch'' competitions. One morning's prize drawing was reserved for drivers only. Special thanks to Helen Barnes for all her help and humor and to Team Meat for dinner and drink offers. Speaking of special help, a big thank you goes to Al Whitesell, who blew off a reflight on day two to locate, stabilize and transport Tim Arai to the hospital. Also to Gordon Moog, who helped locate John Ryan after he was forced to deploy his parachute and came down unhurt in a tiny clearing, the only possible open spot. I generally tried to keep track of those things that might warrant leisure awards, a review of which follows. • The two guys who landed on a lower slope on day two, for the "you should have thought of that before you took off" award. • Gene Matthews was selling T-shirts that said "Hang glider pilot needs ride," which he guaranteed. Gene promised that if the shirt didn't work, and you were unable to get back, he would refund your money. • Lakeview Mayor Bob Alger, for awarding Jim Zeiser (leader of the Green Team) a green "Welcome to Oregon" pin. • Joe Bostik for the best back rub on launch. Joe would have received more points for this if the masseuse were of the opposite sex. • Chris Arai for Tai Chi stretches as taught by Richard Simmons in his workout video, "Sweating to the Oldies, Part 31." • The Russ Locke downtube "isolizer" exercising device, guaranteed to help you lose ten pounds (pounds?) per week or $50 per landmg. • Kathy and Lynn LePelley for developing the "push system" for the port-a-potty (the ONLY port-a-potty) on launch at Hadley. • The day that nude sunbathing was added at goal to encourage pilots to finish. • The Green Team motto: "If you circle, they will come." • James Asher, who had won in the morning raffle a cloth sign that read "Hang glider pilot needs ride to car," for modifying it to read "Hang glider pilot needs ride to BAR." • Renata Small and Avonne Scharli, who, thinking they were being followed by the Pac Air team, mooned a carload of locals by mistake.

The final result of the 1993 U.S. Nationals was that more than 100 pilots got six good days of flying with only two injuries. Many had personal best flights, everyone learned something, and at some point during the eight-day meet almost everyone had a good laugh. Hang gliding doesn't get a whole lot better than that. """

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maginc that you wake up in the morning, switch on the download forn·· cast data from the Internet, and produce an advanced soaring forecast, all within five minutes. Well, nowyou cm! No more uncertainty, no need to go out and fly just to find out that the thermals fizzk out at 1,500 foet! This is the ultimate tool for those of us with a family that occasiona!Iy requires us to do other things than fly on the weekends. We might as well sacrifice flying on those non-XC days, right?

Tt has for a long time been a tradidon within the North Texas Hang Gliding Association (NTHGA) to make detailed soaring fore··· casts for promising weekends. It is an claborme process to make these forecasts. we call the National Weather Service office and ask for a number of data points, then we plot these points on a rather complicated pseudo-adiabatic chart in order to generate convection ceilings, cloudbases, inversion layers, etc. Needless to say, only the techni-cally inclined within the club dare to volunteer as forecasters.

In order to make the actual easier and faster, I developed S0ARCAST 1M, a Microsoft Windows-based program rhat graphically plots the air-tcmperarnre profllc, calculates convection ceiling, cloudbase, thermal strength, etc .. Not only does the program make soaring forecasting easy, it: is also educational. 'fhe forecaster can, for example, study the effect small changes in temperatures and dew points, and I have personally learned a lot about weather by comparing air temperature profiles and soar·· ing forecasts with actual conditions.

The aut-horprepcires to test out the fim,cast in North 1exas.

The SOARCAST program is divided into three parts. In the first part, input data is specified. In the second part, the pseudo.adiabatic chart is displayed. [n the third part, the forecast informarion is displayed nmnerically, in an easy-to-read format: the convection ceiling, cloudbase, minimum temperature (at cloudbase or convection ceiling) and thermal strength is displayed for the forecast high temperature, as well as for

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The pseudo-adiabatic chart for Stephenville, TX an August day. You see the lapse rate, the dew point and the DALR and MALR lines. See PagenJ- Understanding The Sky, Chapter II for details. Altitudes are given in MSL.

/n order to make the actual forecasting easier and faster; 1developed 11

SOARCASTT~ a

Microsoft Windowsbased program. Not only does the program make soaring forecasting east it is also educational.

them. Once you have noted the information, you feed it into the program and run it! Another (and better) option is to receive the data electronically over the Internet, a worldwide data communications network, or over any data communications network that has a gateway to the Internet. Kevin Ford, at the University of Illinois, has estab-

lished a system that collects all U.S. upper air sounding data from the National Weather Service, and distributes the data to subscribers electronically through the Internet. Cutting through all the techiespealc, it means that Internet users can now receive Kevin's report every morning with data for a geographical location of choice. This is great news! We no longer have to bother the local National Weather Service office with requests for information, and we get much more detailed information. Best of all, the Internet report feeds straight into the SOARCAST program! Note that the report provided by Kevin is useful even if you choose not to run it through the SOARCAST program (it contains, for example, cloudbase and thermal indices). So, if you have an old Window-less PC (or a Mac, perish the thought), it would still be worthwhile hooking up to the Internet to get the forecast information. Clearly, the optimal way to use the SOARCAST program is to receive the data from the Internet, since the program is designed to read that data file automatically. This enables you to generate a fairly detailed and advanced soaring forecast in minutes.

SUMMARY In summary then, you have three alternatives if you want to get into soaring fore-

Soaring Forecast

Convection Ceiling

three degrees above and below the forecast high. All inversion layers are displayed. In addition, if data is available, the winds at significant levels are displayed together with thermal indices.

NOVEMBER 1993

Min Temp

Thermal Strength

Forecasted High

111900 ft

118413ft

1160 F

11661 ft/m

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THE INPUT DATA To get the required data, you can telephone the local National Weather Service office in the morning. They supply you with all the required input data and some more (for example the wind direction and velocity from the surface to 10,000 feet in 1,000foot intervals). Although "to telephone" sounds straightforward, one has to negotiate skillfully to to get permission to contact

Cloud base

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The forecast for Stephenville, TX an August day. We provide the ±3° F forecast since the predicted maximum temperature is the most uncertain component in a forecast.

casting: 1) If you decide that it is too complicated to get access to the Internet, get the SOARCAST program and establish a relationship with the local National Weather Service office. The program package will include NTHGA's hints on how to get such a relationship working. 2) If you want to go full steam ahead, and streamline your forecasting, get the program package. The package includes instructions on how to become a subscriber to Kevin Ford's forecast service. For instructions on how to hook up to the Internet, get the book The Internet Companion. 3) If you need the basic forecast information, and do not have required hardware to run Windows, hook up to the Internet anyway and subscribe to Kevin's service. Also, I might make a Mac version if there is sufficient demand.

YOUR NEXT MOVE Your next move is of course to send for a copy of the program and more information. The program is supplied by the NTHGA as a service to fellow pilots. There is no charge for the program, but NTHGA will charge, at cost, for things like the disk, copying and postage. Thus, for the package, send in $5.00 cash or check (specify disk size) to: North Texas Hang Gliding Association clo Pete Hammer 1214 Hyde Park Drive McKinney, TX 75069-5354 Programs are never fault free, and there are probably still some bugs left in it. But on the whole it works fine, and the calculations and functionality have been checked out by Andy Piziali, NTHGA's forecasting guru. (Thanks, Andy!) NTHGA will keep a mailing list of users, and uy to notify when new revisions are available. Please send in comments and suggestions, I will do my best to incorporate them. I guess the soaring season is nearing its end now, but that just gives you more time to get the forecast setup working smoothly. Make sure you are ready when the booming spring thermals arrive! Good luck.

The National Weather Service Do not think that you can simply call and ask for upper air sounding data at your convenience. These are very busy people and do not appreciate it when outsiders just call to get a lot of information whenever. Within NTHGA we established an agreement with the local office, specifying that we are allowed one call per weekend day at specific time intervals. Play it right coordinate it within the club, or you might not get any information at all. 1

Required SOARCAST™ Input Data: • The temperature and depression from surface to 700 millibars at both mandatory and significant levels at sounding station of your choice. • The maximum predicted temperature for the local site. • The dew point for the local site at the time of the sounding.

Hooking Up To The Internet This article cannot explain in detail how one can link up to the Internet and subscribe to Kevin s forecast service. However; note that most companies with an electronic mail system have a gateway to the Internet somewhere. Call the networking people and ask. If you cannot connect with the Internet at work, you can subscribe to the service from home at a small cost (using a computer and a data modem), or even for free if you know someone who knows someone who ... You can also subscribe to services such as CompuServe to get indirect access to the Internet. See the reference at the end of the article. On top of the forecasting service an Internet connection enables you to receive (and communicate with) the daily hang gliding mailing list which keeps you up to speed with all developments. Personal/}!; I find it very nice to start every day at work by reading (in the form of electronic mail) several pages of hang gliding news and stories. 1

References: The Internet Companion: A Beginner's Guide to Global Networking by Trace LaQuey. ISBN 0-201-62224-6. Understanding The Sky by Dennis ~ Pagen ~ 42

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ang glider designers h;1ve a tough job to do. 'rhey must design a glider which is a compromise between such things as performance, contro] .. Jabil stability, weight, cost, setup producibility and so on. 'l'he main design impetus has historically been glide performance, and emphasis on handling qua Ii tics has tended to come during the years between quantum leaps in performance. For more than a good perfcirmance has hcen achieved through the use of double smface with enclosed crossbars To help niake the roll perfor mance tolerable these have noating crossbars (or keels, depending on your point of view). I ft:el the combination of high aspect ratios ;md floating has given rise to what most conventional aircraft designers would label poor lateral, directional handling qualities. We d ivcr pilots have learned to cope wi rh d1ese qualities and m some cases use them to our bcncf11.

Directional stability is often termed wcmhcrcock stability. Like ;m arrow or a wind vane you want the nose of your glider to nalilrally seek the relative wind. Too much of' anything is not good, and the same said directional stability. Excessive typically means insuffo:iem controllability, and since pilots arc asking for easier and quicker roll rcspome put a major emphasis 011 controllability, and expect us w learn to deal with the diminished stability.

requiring force to keep it from tllrning downwind. '!wist the glider back into the wind and repeat the test, but this time hold an appropriate launch attitude. The increased directional stability will be readily apparent as the nose tries to turn itself back into the wind. Airborne, the directional characteris tics arc more complicated and at higher speeds (lower AOA's) are coupled with lateraI ( roll) effects. The reason for this Dutch roll phenomenon is beyond the scope of this article, but a glid· er's susceptibility to rhis can be affrcted by many things, includ· nose angle, sail allowable foil section character· is tics. I\ I though most

Current high performance flex wings have marginal directional stability, mainly because of their lack of vertical surfaces of ei1hcr sufficient size or moment arm. The main co11tribmor to flex wing directional stability is the wing sweephack. Current flex wings are based on modified delta wing planfimm, and accordingly the directional stability changes as a !'unction of the angle of attack (AOA). Directional stability is at a minimum at low angles of attack and increases as the AOA increases through the normal (below stall) flight envelope. 'fo convince yourself this is so, try this ground hantcsr. Hold the glider into a light wind at a flat attitude on level ground. Now, while holding the level, slowly twist the glider aw,1y from the wind. After only a few yaw the glider will try to

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THE HIGH SPEED DUTCH ROLL PROBLEM The high speed Dutch roll phenomenon is characterized by heading and roll oscillations about the intended flight path. The secret to controlling Dutch roll is to understand both the cause and the effect. Sideslip is the cause and undesired roll is the major effect. The weak directional stability of a high performance flex wing allows sideslip to occur without any pilot action (Fig. lA). This nose wandering is not nearly as noticeable to a prone pilot as the subsequent effect: a rolling moment into the relative wind (Fig. IB). Left uncorrected, many gliders will turn beyond the relative wind, resulting in an opposite sideslip (Fig. 1C). Some gliders will stabilize at a constant level of snakiness while others will progressively diverge with greater angles of bank and yaw. A pilot on such a glider could find himself doing uncommanded past-vertical wingovers after only 15 seconds. Unfortunately, there have been cases of pilots new to such gliders entering an extreme Dutch roll oscillation immediately after takeoff, and never recovering prior to ground impact. If you have trouble countering this kind of Dutch roll you are likely just not recognizing the side-force pressures on the control bar and are only trying to correct the resulting undesired roll. Unfortunately, by the time you shift your weight to correct the roll, the sideslip has already reversed and the roll is therefore in the process of reversing anyway. The glider ends up rolling beyond the desired wings-level point since your actions are in phase with the glider's natural characteristics. The end result of this kind of flying is a Dutch roll worse than if you had held your body still. Despite the fact that part of the problem is due to your pilotinduced oscillation (PIO), having your Hang IV flying buddy say "hey dude, you're overcontrolling" rarely helps. To stop this phenomenon you must control the cause. To get a better feel for the yaw, grip the basetube lightly with a wide (about twice shoulder width) grip (Fig. 2A). Now slowly speed up while holding your torso rigid. Try to feel when the sideslip begins and then hold that speed. You can feel the yaw motions as small variations in control bar pressure against your hands. As the pressure increases in one hand resist it by stiffening that arm while using your other arm as required to keep your body from twisting (Fig. 2B). As the yaw pressure

(a)

Small random sideslips can occur at low angles of attack.

(b)

Flex wings will naturally yaw and roll into the relative wind.

(c)

Yaw and rolling moments take the glider beyond the relative wind creating increased sideslip and bank angles.

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Without proper pilot input the gilder may rapidly diverge.

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Figure 1 decreases on the one arm so should your opposing pressure (Fig. 2C). Repeat this process as required; you will probably have a continual cycle of oscillating pressures. With a bit of practice you will be able to keep the sideslip variations small enough so that no appreciable roll occurs. After one or two flights you probably won't even have to consciously think about it; your glider will just fly in the direction you want it to. If your glider is susceptible to such oscillations then remain vigilant during your landing approach. A diving turn on final induces sideslip, and countering it may be more difficult because of a combination of

having your hands on the downtubes with pull instead of push forces, and being more task saturated since you are also having to deal with flare timing and ground track.

DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE TOWING Understanding and controlling Dutch roll is also important under tow, because it can occur at lower speeds where the control bar is forward of your clavicle instead of behind it. The same technique is still applicable, however, you are now holding pull HANG GLIDING

pressure on the side of the control bar that is trying to twist fo1ward and up. Again, only keep the force on the control bar until the yaw pressure decreases; don't wait for the glider to roll wings level or it will roll past it.

(a)

Pilot uses wide grip for stability and better control force sensitivity.

(b)

Nose yaws right (left sideslip). Pilot senses increased pressure on left hand and resists it by making his left arm and body rigid. Light force on right arm helps control body twist.

(c)

Sideslip countered prior to generating any roll. Pilot waits for next sideslip.

CONCLUSION If you are not comfortable handling your hang glider at all corners of the approved flight envelope then you owe it to yourself to practice until you are. Each glider is different, and a particular model's susceptibility to Dutch roll will likely change with VG position. As a rule of thumb, a looser VG increases Dutch roll susceptibility. I recommend that you never fly faster than maxim um LID speed within 200 feet of the ground until you have investigated your glider's lateral directional handling qualities in that particular VG configuration. If an uncontrollable Dutch roll results either slow down straight ahead if you are able, or pick a turn direction and slow down into a coordinated turn. Safe flying.

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EURO SPORT 167 - <200 hours, race cloth, speed bar, white LE, blue & yellow undersurface. Flies great! $1,100 OBO. Ask for Craig, (602) 776-7428. FLYING SUITS ~ Tasl1\;()oretex. Full-length zippers, assorted colors. S1J'flngs (501) 663-3166 phone/fax. FORJv!ULA 154- 80 hours, excellent shape $1,250. Ball 652 Deluxe, retail $800 sell $350. 22 gore parachute w/swivel $275. (303) 221- 3781. FORMULA 154- $1,900. (805) 772-1441. FORi'v!ULA 154 - Race cloth, new mylar, extremely good condition. Call for derails $2,000. (619) 448-

ROGALLOS Cl COMET 165 - Good shape, cocoon harness, chute, full face helmet $700. (303) 568-9109. COMET 135 - Custom sail by Dennis Van Dam. This is a vety special kite and it's in very good condirion $750 OBO. (205) 254-5774 or (205) 836-4130. CCSTOM HPAT 158 - "The most beautiful glider in the world." $2,200. TRX 140, demo $3,100. (209)

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HP JI - Full race, custom sail, outstanding condition & performance, many extras $1,000 OBO will ship. (513) 961-2817 evenings, Paul.

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HPAT 145 - Fluorescent orange/green, looks like new, <80 hours. Never been crashed. I'm motivated, let's make a deal $2,195. Bob (714) 495-8051.

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GLJDER BAGS camo. XC $70., standard $80., other colors. Sail)~'ngs (501) 663-3166. GLIDER PACKAGE - Ivfagic 166 w/vg, very clean. Delta pod (large) with 1992 High Energy Sports chute with swivel, new Litek vario, altimeter, helmet, hang srraps, etc. Full set up, all excellent condition $1,200. Flying rigid wing now, Keith at (603) 726-

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586-6012. DREAM 220-$1,200. Call Bill (616) 882-7168.

HANG GLIDING MOBILE - The ultimate in hang traveling, a 1989 27' Fleetwood Jamboree. Sleeps 6, complete with everything a pilot needs, including truck, ATOL trailer & glider rubes. See misc. section for photo & complete details or call and talk to Rob & BetS)' Richardson about it. Selling whole or part, (310) 764-8012 or (805) 268-1718 California.

HPAT 145 - 200 hours, excellent condition. $1,550 yott pay shipping. (415) 773-3081 Don. HPAT 145 -

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(805) 822-8852. ENTERPRISE WINGS DESIRE 151 - Real fast, excellent climber, 50 hours. Magenta undersurface. Super clean. New house & ankle biter force sale. $2,400 or BO. (603) 882-8698 or (603) 598-8698.

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~~ Classifieds HPAT 158 - 75 hours. Bought in '91, pretty colors $ I ,800. CG harness, large, includes High Energy parachute $200. (719) 472- 0294. HPAT 158 - April '92, great shape $2,500. (619) 721-1061, (714) 457-7085. HPAT 158 - "Pris ine"~9'· Red/white w/HPAT v , 50 hours $2,400. Eric letters, like 8/93 HC Raymond Equalizer-I wide $500., w/BRS $700. O" $300. Alibi vario, new Wills Wing Z-2, 5'8" $503. New HES 2 ute $385, Nlw PDA 20 ~4.V\ ')', $385. (812) 288-7 I In

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SENSOR 610 144 - Reluctantly must sell! New condition, less than 25 hours on it. "Sensor" -clean sail and performance. \\\'hire mylar leading edge, hot pink/dark blue undersurface, pmple tail $3,300. Matching Equalizer pod harness for medium size pilot $300. (615) 579-3250 Greg. SKYHAWK - Good condirion, custom control bar $500 OBO. (703) Tll- 4672.

NIA USED GLIDER ELL-CONSIGN, ALL . LL TODAY (619) 450-

K2 155- Brand new sail $2,400. (805) 772-1441.

KISS 154 - Full race, low hours, excellent condition $1,250. Gerry (415) 567-6032.

UP GEMINI 134 - Excellent condition $695. (907) 479-5538. UP XTR 145 VG - Flown half season, good shape $1,700 OBO. (407) 588-4521. USED GLIDERS - Harrier 177, excellent $675. Comet 135, very good $525, Gemini 164 $450. (703) 533-1965. VISION MK IV - Super condition, <40 hours $1,500 firm, split shipping. (209) 532-1302 after 6 pm.

Great shape, low hours $1,800. (303)

K2 155 - Great condition and handling $1,900. (619) 443-6346.

TRX 160 - Flown one season, good shape $2,300. (718) 638-2054 NY area.

SPORT 167 - Excellent condition $900 OBO. Andrew (808) 254-1507 Hawaii. SPORT 167 AMERICAN - LIKE NEW! 30 hours, center panel royal blue (top & bottom), white tri-lam LE, rest white. Specdbar, extra downtubes. Make offer. Brad (715) 359-9264.

VISION MARK IV - $1,500. Avsac harness $350., parachute $350., helmet $75., vario $180. (415) 9681039. VISION MK IV 17 - <10 hours, trilarn LE, mylar TE, crisp sail. Call Finbar at (818) 798-1661.

SPORT 167 EURO - Full race, good condition, speedbar, flies great $1,175 includes shipping. (617) 471-6538.

VISION PULSE !OM - White, red and black. Very low hours $2,500. High Energy Tracer harness, black, with never deployed parachute, for approx. 5'6" 160 pounds $550. Full face Uvex helmet, small $250. (919) 870-8995.

SPORT 180 AT - Low hours, never damaged, like new condition $1,500. (509) 627-3624.

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LITE MYSTIC 155 - Excellent condirion, low hours $900 OBO. (206) 776-5051.

SUPER SPORT 143 - 25 hours $2,650. Airwave Genesis 138 $1,000. Raymond harness, sm/med, excellent condition $275. (702) 345-1516.

WILLS WING DUCK 180 - Less rhan one hour airtime! $900. (714) 361- 2489.

MAGIC IV FR 166 (80 I) 254-6141.

Grear shape, low price $450.

TRX - Near new, flies great, overstock $3, I 50. (703) 533-1965.

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MOYES MEGA II - Good condition, perfect for beginner $650. (315) 422-5606.

TRX 140 - Flown one season, good shape $2,200 OBO. (407) 588-4521.

MOYES XACT - Pod harness w/sliding hangpoint for 5'5"-5'8" pilot $400. Robertson cocoon harness $ I 00. 20 gore High Energy reserve $300. (510) 2545608.

TRX 140 - 1992 model, excellent condition, handles great, terrific performance. Will ship, pictures available, only $2,600. Glen (619) 458-3370 w, (619) 223-6946 h.

MOYES XS 155 - Fast glider, attractive colors $1,900, (206) 746- 6744.

TRX 140 - 20 hours, white & black, excellent condition $2,700. (815) 234-5388.

PACAIR GENESIS 138 - Shon control frame, 48 lbs. Great double surface glider for small pilot. Excellent condition, 15 hours $1,200 OBO. Leave message for Lorena (410) 363-3873 early evenings.

TRX 160 - 1.5 years old, excellent condition, never whacked $2,200 OBO. (619) 697-4530 Dave.

LIFE SIMPLIFICATION SALE - Sensor 510E $2,000. Sensor 510 B/C $700., Ball 652 $400. Unreasonable offers will be considered. (208) 7883891. LITE DREAfv! 165 - Blue, orange, white. Excellent condition. Includes training wheels, cocoon, harness, helmet $1,000. (909) 867-2195.

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PULSE !OM - New, reduced because of overstock. (703) 533-1965.

TRX 160 - '93, 8 hours, excellent $3,100. UP XC harness $450. Also vario/alt. & PDA chute. (513) 667-7398.

RAM AIR-In stock. (703) 533-1965.

TRX 160 - Flown two seasons, nice color, super clean $2,670. (602) 525-2657.

RAVEN 179 - Good condition $300. Jim Staniforth (805) 822-7530.

TRX 160 - Like new, one hour, fluorescent colors $2,400. (313) 798-2450.

RAVEN 209 - $200. Duck 180 $200. New wires, both gliders. (209) 723-5016.

TRX 160 - Fearured April 1993 centerspread. New wingtips and bag. Very clean $3,000 OBO. Airwear EX pod, new, blue & red, with parachute $500 OBO. Ball 652 $375. (205) 281-2688, will ship.

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We have the most advanced training program known to hang gliding, teaching you in half the time it takes on che training - BUNNY HILL, and with more inflight airtime. YES, WE CAN TEACH YOU FASTER AND SAFER. Check and Compare: USHGA Certified School. Certified Tandem Instructor's. First Flight at over 1,000 feet. From Zero to Solo in less than 3 days. The Country's Largest Landing Area: No Trees, No Rocks, No Dirt! Full Service Shop. New and Used Gliders (all brands). Harnesses. Tow Lines and Tow Releases. Floats.

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Accessories.

For year-round training fun in the sun, call or write Miami Hang Gliding: (305) 285-8978. 2640 S Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133. GEORGIA LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FLIGHT PARK America's #1 hang gliding center, flying site. Find out why three times as many pilots earn their mounrain wings at Look t! Com lete certified rraining-"bunny hill" to mou ain aring. We wrote USHGA's Official Flight ai g Manual! Our specialties: footaerorowing instruction, first launch, tande1 ' ' mountain fligh ustomer service and satisfaction. Lesson packages tings, glider rentals. Largest inventory new/use g gliders, equipment. Complete air Camping ($2/person), swimming sail/airframe for I formation packet. Route 2, Box pool. Send 215-H, R sing Faw1, GA 30738 (20 minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee) (800) 688-LMFP, (706) 398- 3541.

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LEY SOARING SUPPLY -

TREASURE V~Y HANG GLIDING Demo's, ratings, tours, service. (208) 376-7914. ~

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ILLINOIS LOOKOUT M ' A I N FLIGHT PARK Nearest hang glidi ountain training center to Florida. See ad under eorgia.

JJ MITCHELL- TANDEM. UP, PacAir, AS! deal-

IDAHO

CENTRAL FLORIDA FLYERS - Certified tandem row flight instruction. Dealer for all major brands. Service you can trust. (407) 894-5715.

INDIANA

RAVEN SKY SPORt{ (312) 360-0700 or (708) 360-0700. Please s e c ? under 'X'ISCONSIN.

PRO HANG GLID since 1978. Advanced tr ·tor, Examiner, Observer. wing for a decade. Come Safety is #1. We've bee on SE Michigan, let's , e up! We've got a soaring l t (313) 399-9433, ask for site now. Give me a Norm. 569 \Y/ Annabell JHazel Park MI 48030~k~\ TRAVERSE CITY HANG GLIDERS/PARAGLIDERS - FULL-TIME op. Certified insnuction, foot launch and, - lt,s, service, accessories for ALL major brands ISA/MASTERCARD. Come soar our 450' dun s 509 E 8th, Traverse City MI 49684. Call Bill at (616) 922-2844. MINNESOTA SPORT SOA~CENTER/MINNEAPOLIS lnstrnction, equi ent dealers for Wills Wing, Pacific 2) 557-0044. Airwave & Ede NEVADA SPORTS - Sierra rours our specialty- USHG e iii school and ratings. Dealers for ills Wing, UP, Enterprise Wings. Pacific Airw Fly the Sierra •ith a full-service shop. 3650 Research \Y/ay, Carson ,, NV 89706 (702) 883-7070. NEW JERSEY MOUNTAlfiNGS -

Look under New York.

NEW MEXICO UP OVER N~!EXICO - Instruction, sales, service. Sandia M ·uain guides. Wills, Pacific Airwave. Albuquerque, · (505) 821-8544. NEW YORK AAA MOUNTAIN WINGS HANG GLIDING CENTER AND LIGHT PARK - Now offering PARAGLID!N instruction and sales. Base of ELLENVILLE I N ;Four exclusive training hills. acific Airwave, UP, Seedwings Area's only deal h demos in stock. We are the and Delta Win H.G. accesso1y and repair shop largest, most co of its kind in th f try. Many new and used gliders and kits, Ultra Pod camera sysTERCARD accepted. Stop in and get your flight pass and gate combo. 150 Canal St., Ellenville, NY 12428 (914) 647-3377. In N.E. 1800-525- 7850.

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Classifieds ~~ FLY HIGH HANG GLIDING, INC. - Serving S. New York, Connecticut, Jersey areas (Ellenville lvlrn.). Area's EXCLUSIVE Wills Wing dealer/specialist. Also all other~1,'or brands, accessories. Certified school/instrJ{ '·on. Teaching since 1979. Area's most INEXPEj\ IVE prices/repairs. Excellent secondary instructi'},,t~f~f you've finished a program and wish to continue • the mountain' ATOL towing! Tandem flights' o tact Paul Voight, RD 2, Box 561, Pine Bush, NY 12566, (914) 744-3317. GM! PARAGLIDING SCHOOL - In New York. Certified Instruction. Free color brochure. (516) 6767599. SUSQUEHANNA FLIGHT PARK Cooperstown, NY. Certified J;1strucrion, Sales and Service for all major marllJf cturers. 40 acre park, 5 training hills, jeep rides, 1 1k house, camping, hot showers, 600' NW ridge. \Y/e have the f. cilities in N. New York state ro teach you ho,v y. RD 2, Box 348A, Cooperstown, NY 13326, ( 15) 866- 6153. NORTH CAROLINA COROLLA FLIGHT- America's most experienced tandem flight instructor, teaches utilizing ATOL and Double Vision. Call or write for information Greg DeWolf, Corolla Flight, PO Box 1021, Kitty Hawk NC 27949. (919) 261-6166 - P.O. Box 1839, Nags Head, NC 27959 719) 441-4124. Learn to hang glide on Joe ' gc, rhe largest sand dune on the east coast, j1 · nth of where the \Vright Brothers' first fl) ~oak place. Beginner and advanced lessor~,;. .~ ges and camps offered. Advanced tande1 fw, i\ unction, 1500 ft. plus up. Dealer for all nhjor brand gliders, complete inventory of new and used gliders, accessories and parts. SAURATOWN MOUNTAIN - Paragliding resident pilot site guide. Tommy Thompson (919) 9839064. OHIO SKYWARD ENTER\RISES - NlARIO lvlANZOBasic instructor. Fram &.,,sail repair. Sccdwings, CG1000. Dayron/Chillic · (513) 256-3888 weekday evenings.

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VIRGINIA

MOUNTAIN TOP RECREATION - Certified instruction, Pittsburgh. (412) 697-4477. C'MON OUT AND PLAY!

BLUE SKY - Lessons-sales-service. Towing, tandems, custom sewing, repair, car racks. Dealer for PacAir, Wills Wing, High Energy Sports. In Virginia call (703) 432-6557. In Washington DC call (703) 494-5323.

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KITTY HA\Y/K KITES See North Carolina. (..

- Ar Raccoon Mountain, formerart N1otel. Private rooms, bunkhouse, jacuzzi, po Work program. (615) 821-2546 Chattanoog, , C · uck or Shari.

SILVER \XIINGS, INC. - Certified instruction and equipment sales. Proudly representing Pacific Airwave, Wills Wing, Seedwings & UP. (703) 5331965 Arlington VA.

HAWK AIRSPORTS IN,~,- P.O. Box 9056, Knoxville, TN 37940-0056. (515) 933-9296. Hang Gliding and Windsoks.

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SEQUATCHI VALL Y SOARING SUPPLY Certified, two p'l ce fli u instruction and first mountain flights are ou s_e cialties. Rentals, storage and ratings available. De rs for all major brands. Located in the "Hang Gliti apical of the East". For personal, professional se ce u can trust, call SVS, RT 2 Box 80, Dunlap, T 37 27. (615) 949-2301.

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AIRTIME OREGON -:;-fanifreth7'srrucrion, service, repair and s,\[c,s·Clf new and used equipment. Dealer for PaeAir, WW, Moyes, UP and AS! hang gliders;fa(l~k, Diablo, Espace and Corvette paraglid/e@l Tom at (503) 998-1220. SOUTHERN~REGON HANG GLIDING Certified insmk~n, ATV retrieval. Pacific Airwavc, Wills Wing, UP. ('SQ3) 479-5823.

November 1993

AIR KEVLAR HELME gray $325. Raven Sky Spa

Full face, purple or

f. 414) 473-2003.

Certified instruc-

tion, sales a1 d servic for n1osr major manufacturers.

Tandem ins ctiofi, vailable. Tow- launched training programs fo~ a (Ii-Hang IV pilots. Mountain flying in Mexico y 1 · ound. Write to Steve Burns at 1712 Waterson, A') in TX 78703 or call Austin (512) 4741669, House. \S713) 471- 1488, ot San Antonio (210) 824-1803. KITE ENTERPRISES - Instruction, sales, repairs, towing and foot launch. Dall ·, ., 'orth Texas area. 211 Ellis, Allen TX 75002. ( ·A,, 90-9090 anytime. Dealer, Pacific Airwave, Wil. RED RIVER AIRCRAFT ng gliding specialists. lnstru r· !), sales, service. Towing supplies. i'-1C/VISA. STIN-481 I Red River, Austin TX 78751. (512/ 167-2529, fax (512) 467-8260. FT. 1 WORTH ( 7 ~21-6957. UTAH

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

RAVEN SKY SPORTS HANG GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING - Largest and most popular in the Midwest. Tradirion1" c rriculum, ridge soaring, mountain clinics, Ora· fly aerotowing & tandems by Brad Kushner. Sal ervice/accessories for all , Whitewater WI 53190 major brands. PO Box (414) 473-2003.

REBEL \X'INGS HANG GLIDING - USHGA certified instruction. Operations conducted at Bauer Ridge and Jedi Jump. Dealer for UP, PacAir, High Energy, Ball. Mountain tours, service & repairs. (80 l) 882-7042. WASA TCI-1':IGS - USH GA certified hang gliding school, dea .for Wills Wing, Moyes and Pacific Airwave. Flight frations at Point of the Mountain. Call Gordon ( f1'277-1042.

ALL NEW ULTRA-LIGHT LAMBIE LID - The lightest, most comfortable hang glider helmet. Aerodynamic, low turbulence, low drag shape. Hightech look. Fi 1 h ear resin over the gold/black weave of the ;J,1trong carbon/kevlar outer shell. Open face, on oz., price $175. Integral full face version, only (. z. $235 includes headset installation. Measure nd head and from bottom of earlobe over top t ottom of earlobe for custom fit. From the design ·, Jack Lambie, 8160 \Voodboro, Anaheim CA 92807. Phone and fax (714) 779-1877.

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AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES - Harnesses, parachutes, rockets, variometers, helmets. Send SASE for sale flyer. Promotions Unlimited, 8181 Mission Gorge Road, Suite I, San Diego CA 92120-1600. BENNETT AlRSTREAivl HARNESS/PARACHUTE

- XL $400. Dan Armstrong (805) 822-8852. BIG WHEELS · u7;;,,11mgh, lightweight, excellent for training, s , ypdem flying, any baserube. $42.95/set, quantit} '· f rnunts. Immediate delivery. Lookout Mountai # ght Park, (800) 688-LMFP, (706) 398- 3541. ,

~~ Classifieds NORTH AMERICAN PARAGLIDING Importer and distributor for Brauniger /light instruments, Uvex helmets, Meindl paragliding boots and Flight Design paragliding equipment. Please call or write for more information on these or other quality products. Dealer inquires welcome. PO Box 4, Ellensburg \Y/A 98926. (509) 925-5565, fax (509) 962-4827.

arid Meet $150. y, tough, 6" diameter. ·. e snap-on's. Separate hub ough it, remains on basealves screw together using thumb screws. $99/ t, qc mity discounts. Immediate delive1y. Lookout ounta n Flight Park, (800) 688LMFP, (706) 398-3541.

HIGH PERSPECTIVE WHEELS-REAL LIFE SAVERS! - 12", light, tough. Fits all gliders. Send $37 + $3.95 shipping per pair to Sport Aviation, PO Box IOI, Mingoville PA !6856. Ask about our dealer prices.

CLOUD HARNESS (805) 822-8852.

Small $65. Dan Armstrong

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CCW FLIGHT LOG SOFTWARE - Record your /light data, calculate great circle distances and select various sorts and selection criteria for subtotaling and reporting your logged /lights with this "easy to use" automated log book. Ideal for individual, club and competition logs. PRICES: $24.95 Windows version, $21.95 DOS version. Include $2.50 s&h and indicate 5.25" or 3.5" disks. Cloudburst Computer Works, 20120 Broken Sabre Lane, Monument CO 80132. CG l 000 HARNESS Brand new, purple/navy/white, 5'8"-5'!0", 145-160 lbs $350. Ball 651 deck $250. (703) 337-3895.

Options: Hi-p; 2Llmin. Alum. re · abifut o

vay radio with charger. Three er, four programmable frequend, easy to use. Nicad battery (typical 10 hour) ts #I choice! Special $349. Additional ption available. Lookout Mountain Flight Park, 800) 688-LMFP, (706) 398-3541.

est of all, stronger. Don't leave ne! $84 +$4 s/h. Dealer inquiries WINGS, 1103 Washington 0401. (303) 278-7181. Highqualicy Maxon eln ers, only $55 plus $4 S/H. Great for schools!

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DEPENDABLE - Wit1 BUILT TO LAST, i Easy to read. Satisfacti MIO for $15 (+$2 SI Pacific Resources U .. A., CA 92169.

MINI VARIO - World's smallest, simplest vario! Clips to helmet or chinstrap. 200 hours on batteries, 0-18,000 ft., fast response and 2 year warranty. Great for paragliding too. ONLY $169. Mallettec, PO Box 15756, Sama Ana CA, 92705. (714) 541-2625.

TEK 6" WHEELS - $25 per pair, plus $3 S/H. Tek Flight Products, Colebrook Stage, Winsted CT 06098. (203) 379-1668.

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Classifieds ~~ REPOGLE BAROGRAPHS - One brand new, one used once. $500 for both or will seperate. (619) 4564092.

WILLS WING COCOON pilot $300. (812) 847- 1856.

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QUICK RE Extra ball lock pin .00. 10,000 lbs., dealers welcome, patent peng , hermal 19431-41 Business Center Drive, Nolrhr cl , CA 91324. (818) 701-7983.>2_~~¥

DON'T GET CAUGHT LANDING DOWNWIND! 1.5 oz. ripsrop nyli:in,. UV treared,c:5'4" long w/ 11" throat. Available colors: fluoresccn t pink/yellow or fluorescent pink/white. $39.95 (+$4.00 S/H). Send to USHGA Windsok, P.O. Box 8300, Colorado Springs, CO 80933-8300, (719) 632-8300, FAX (719) 632-6417. VISA/MC accepted.

WINDTALKER Ill *

SYSTEK JI VARIO!v!ETER - Ideal for new pilots. Single most important instrument for thermal flying. Quick response, adjustable set- point, mount fits faired and/or round tubes. Economically priced $250. Systems Technology Inc., PO Box 7203, Knoxville TN 37921. (615) 531-8045. TRAINING WHEELS - High perspective $25. Dan Armstrong (805) 822- 8852.

THE WINDTALKER - is remote controlled bv telephone, and G1 . ~eh00 access codes, with pres;t numbers of calls 'a can auto decrement. Also will call you if condit' 1s exceed threshold. Price is only $895 complete/ e information. Litek (503) 4792c'5, 6633.

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BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FULL AND PART TIME instructors. Innovative equip, methods. Soaring Safaris. Soaring Center, 1116 Wri 95035. (408) 262-1055.

Vario's from Ball and Aircmec, in stock. Some demo models at reduced prices $call. Dealer for all NAS p roducts-Varios- Helmets-Parachutes-Paragliders. Dealer for all major brands. \Y/e've either got the BEST PRICES or we'll try to match them!" Kenruckiana Soaring, 425 Taggart Ave., Clarksville IN 47129. Phone/fa.x (812) 288-7111 evenings and weekends, send SASE for sale flyer.

Your ad is read by more than 10,000 hang gliding enthusiasts. Advertise with us today. November 1993

Ultra lightweight (one pound), UVEX HELM~'~ most popular h ,ufgliding helmet, full-face prate. ction, using worl ~&·ongest fiber. $299. quantity disFP, (706) 398-3541. counts. (800) 6 · WELDED STEEL TRUCK RACK - Fits Toyota shortbed $250. Dan Armstrong (805) 822-8852.

SHGA certified , the latest training cl resume Mission Way, Milpitas CA

FAX your classified ad, membership renewal or merchandise order:

(719) 632-6417. We gladly accept VISA and MasterCard. 55

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INDUSTRIALiOMERCIAL WINCH w/rewind and !in auto $1,800. Misc. tow parts $500. Colorado ljj g Gliding-since 1972, (303) 2789566. I[/

DOWNWIND

TLS TRUCK TOWING SYSTEM - Firs Toyota Shortbed $2,200. Dan Armstrong (805) 822-8852. ULTRALINE IN STOCK - Winter Discount! 10% off 3000' and 4000' continuous lengths. The original Ultraline Source-Cajun Hang Gliding Club, 1 IO Kent Circle, Lafayette LA 70508. (318) 981-8372.

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A True Hang Glldlng Stan,,

bv LARRY FLEMING SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER Until December 31st 1993, SAVE $2 S/H! The perfect gift for both pilots and non-pilots. SHARE THE EXPERIENCE. DOWNWIND is packed with thrill and exhilaration of cross country adventure. A true story, well told. Available from Chris Gregor Publishing, Dept. G, PO Box 26595, Fresno CA 93729- 6595. $10.95 plus~ $1 shipping and handling. (California residents add 85ct sales tax.)

HIGHER THAN EAGLES - by Maralys & Chris Wills. The life & times of BOBBY WILLS, hang gliding legend. Exp:e-riem:e .the triumphs and uagedies of the Wills fumily and the evolution of Wills Wing; $19.95 hardcover (+$4.00 S/H), see preceding classified for USHGA BOOKS ordering info.

By Golden Wings

PARAGLIDE USA - Subscribe ro North America's most widely read paragliding magazine. 12 issues just $25. Send check or money order ro 1520 Main St., Ramona CA 92065 or call (619) 789-9492 or FAX (619) 789-8563 with your credit card information.

JPjERFORMANCE ]FLYING

's required. Fully self actuating when tow cased. Reduces wear on line & rewind 1

educes turn around rime. Two sizes.

$4 S/H. Check or money order. Golden 3 Washington Ave., Golden CO. 1-800-

TOWLINES SPECTRA-Hollow Braided 2000' or 3000' I Reel

BAG IT! ~- If you_ don't have your copy of Dennis Pagen's PERFORMANCE FLYING yet, available through USHGA Headquarters $29.95 (+$4 s&h).

HANG GLIDING FOR BEGINNER PILOTS by Pere Cheney. The Official USHGA Training Manual, NOW IN ITS SE£ON0 EDITION . Over 260 pages,-with more than IGO easy-to-understand illustrations and photos. Your librat)' starts with this book! $29.95 (plus $4.00 s/h) Colorado residents add 3% tax. SEND/FAX/PHONE TO: USHGA BOOKS, P.O. Box 8300, Colorado Springs, CO 80933-8300, FAX (719) 632-6417, PHONE (719) 632-8300. VISNMC accepted.

SALE: HANG GLIDING MAGAZINES - January I 979 to August 1991. $300 or best offer, (914) 8569041. SOARING - Monthly magazine of The Soaring Society of America, Inc. Covers all aspects of soaring flight. Full membership $45. Info. kit with sample copy $3. SSA, P.O. Box E, Hobbs, NM 88241. (505) 392-1177.

-Hollow Braided 00' I Reel DCCB-650 ........ . .. .. 8¢/ft ................ <5#/M DCCB-900 ................. 9<t/ft ................ <8#/M DCCB-1500 ................ {O<t/ft ............... 12#/lv! DCCB-2000 .........'........ 12't/ft ............... 17#/M All in stock, fax orders to: David F. Bradley, Braided Products Division, PO Box 95 Hilltown PA 18927. (215) 822-1968, fax (215) 822-5852.

TOWING ATOL TANDEM - Model winch, less than 60 tows. Almost new $3,150. Call (615) 538-5091. DID YOU SHRED - that nice towline PARACHUTE? We have replacements (chute only, 36"x30") for only $69.95 including shipping. Call Pryor (407) 471-4222.

Part# ............................ Price ................. Weight SPCB-730 ..................... 14ct/ft ............... <2#/M SPCB-950 ..................... 16<1-/fr ............... 2#/M SPCB-1500 ................ 17¢/ft ............... <4#/M SPCB-2200 ................. 17<t/fr ............... 5#/M

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MISCELLANEOUS

cr'lie 'End[ess 'Tlienna[ A Hang Gliding Odyssey

WEST INLAND HANG GLIDING is proud to offer STRATUS, a pa)' out winch of excellent quality and design. \X'ith STRATUS, instruments prm·idc )'Ollr row crew with the vital information to deliver you maximum performance rows in all flying conditions. Safety is increased for rwo reasons:

A GORGEOUS CELEBRATION OF FLIGHT! For the whole family. California coast, mountains, Paradox, bkeview, helicopter fly-in, balloon drop. 90 minutes VHS: $33 & $2.90 shipping. CA add $2.39 tax. Blacet Research, 15210 Orchard, Guerneville CA 95446.

ASSET PROTECTION - With a NEW USHGA Stadium Cushion, $5.99 +$3 s/h.A great gift for your driver! Available from USHGA, PO Box 8300, Colorado Springs CO 80933. GLIDER MARKING INTERNATIONAL CORP. - For any artwork on )'Our hang glider. Free color brochures. Phone (516) 676-7599, fax (516) 6760106.

FLAMENCO DUNE - Awesome paragliding & radical dune soaring in Namibia. Original,"unique soundtrack. Weird yes-but you'll enjo)' it. 20 min. $19.95 +$4 S/H. Available through USHGA Headquarters.

Tow driver observes reading of both line velocity and dyna1nic tow tension. This 1neans your driver knows about the rowdy thermal you've just hit about the same time )'OU do. This means you send a lor less frantic messages over your radio.

HANG GLIDING CHRISTMAS CARDS - $8.50 for 10, $15.00 for 20, $33.00 for 50. Call (203) 3791668 or send a SASE for assortment selection sheet to: Tek Flight Products, Colebrook Stage, Winsted CT 06098.

The second reason is a STRATUS spool and braking device has only a fraction of the rotating inertia of the conventional tow winch. This translates into low flywheel effect, and almost eliminates that rib crunching tension increase you feel when )'OU tow into a thermal. You may even drop down a size from chat "super duty" weak link you thought you needed. For more information call or write us and have a fun and safe season. WEST INLAND HANG GLIDING E. 4503 FIFTH AVE. SPOKANE, WA99212 (509) 535-8119 VIDEOS & FILMS

EAST COAST VIDEOS presents VIDEOS AVAILABLE - New York Finger Lakes Region, hang gliding and paragliding (50 minutes). Henson's Gap & Whitwell Tennessee (55 minutes). Michigan Hang Gliding & Paragliding (77 minutes). Old Time Movies, 1975-1980 (93 minutes). AIJ video's $29 each {+$3 S/H). Wayne Bergman, 80 E. Lincoln, Muskegon MI 49444.

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November 1993

OVER THE EDGE - Step "Over The Edge" into the ultimate skydiving, hang gliding, base jumping and· scuba diving sports adventure video! Over 1 hour of action packed adventure, captured on beautiful quality 16mm film. Original music score. Locations include Jv!icronesia, Venezuela, Yosemite, Korea and many more! Tom Sanders/Aerial Focus, 8 Camino Verde, Santa Barbara CA 93103, (805) 962-9911. Visa/MC or checks welcome. $59.95 plus $4 shipping, CA residents 7.75% tax.

PARAGLIDE: The Movie \Vorld class paragliding at the famous Owens Valley. Probably mote paragliding action than you can handle in this 40 minute video. Send $39.95 (+$4 s&h) to USHGA Videos, PO Box 8300, Colorado Springs co 80933. (719) 632-8300.

HANG GLIDING MOBILES 1989 27' Fleetwood Jamboree. Sleeps 6, complete with bath/shower, kitchen, TV, microwave, fridge & glider tubes. FORD BRONC0-1987, automatic, a/c, ondemand 4-wheel drive, am/fm/cass, good condition. ATOL W/TRAILER. For complete details, give Rob & Betsy Richardson a call at (310) 764-8012 or (805) 268- 1718 California. \'(filling to sell as a package or individually.

~~ Classifieds WILLS WING HP AT 158 - Serial #23151. Bright yellow bottom surface with blue "Wills \Ving" logo and aramid leading edge. Last seen at the Telluride Nationals. Contact Rob Kells at (714) 998-6359. LOST GRAY HARNESS BAG - Lost in DAYDREAMS, NORTH TAHOE LAKE CA area on Sept. 12, 1993. Bag contents: Airwave Race 2 harness, helmet & parachute. Call Reto Schaerli (916) 452-4247. VISION MK IV 17 - Serial #VM6620. Taken from parking lot of Red Lion Hotel in MODESTO CA on Sept. 12/13, 1993. Glider was stolen without a nose cone. Blue LE, rainbow undersurface. One of the leading edges has a flat anodized finish. Three small glue patches on LE. Brand new blue bag wired ends. Please contact Jens Evling, PO Box 1187, Monterey CA 93942-1187. Phone (408) 649-3755, fax (408) 655-1538.

Z-3 BLUE HARNESS - Taken from SAN FRANCISCO CA area in late August 1993. Also 18 gore PDA parachute, Olympus camera, Nonhface jacket (grey/black), Alinco 2 meter handheld radio. Call Tom Seeliger (415) 324-8233. TEAM NICE BANDANAS - In royal blue/red, yellow/red, and white/red. $6.00 ea. or package of 3 (one of each color) for $15. Send check or money order ro AirZone, 294 Sharpe Rd, Anacortes WA 98221. Phone orders COD (206) 293-3282. VIDEOS BOOKS POSTERS APPAREL - Call USHGA for your Merchandise order form (719) 6328300. DON'T LEAVE YOUR GROUND-BOUND EQUIPMENT SITTING IN THE GARAGE. SELL IT IN THE HANG GLIDING CLASSIFIEDS. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES The rare for classified advertising is $.50 per word (or group of characters) and $1.00 per word for bold or all caps. MINIMUM AD CHARGE, $5.00. A fee of $15.00 is charged for each line art logo and $25 .00 for each photo. Please underline words ro be in bold princ. Special layouts of rabs $25.00 per column inch. AD DEADLINES All ad copy, instructions, changes, additions and cancellations must be received in writing I I/2 months preceding the cover date, i.e. October 20 for rhe December issue. Please make checks payable ro USHGA Classified Advertising Dept. HANG GLJDJNG MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 8300, Colorado Springs, CO 80933 (719) 632-8300 or FAX (719) 632-6417. STOLEN WINGS WILLS WING SUPER SPORT 163 - Serial # 18201. Bright yellow bottom surface with large blue "SUPER SPORT" logo across bottom surface. Last seen in Colorado (714) 998-6359.

WILLS WING SPECTRUM 165 - Serial# 20213. ___ ... ·- ·· ··-· . / Taken below Hwy 8 bridge over THING VALLEY, east of San Diego CA, on July 10th, 1993. Blue LE, florescent yellow undersurface. High Energy XC bag, blue/red. Call Paul Hurless (619) 588-4687. FIREBIRD APACHE 26 PARAGLIDER - Taken from SANTA BARBARA CA area on July 27, 1993. Pink in color, brand new. Contact Air Technology, Achim Hageman 1-800-424-1963, (805) 962-8999. KNEEHANGER HARNESS & HALF-SHELL HELMET - Loaned at Capitol HGA October 1992 meeting, borrower's name lost. Harness is olive-drab w/logo and parachute container, lots of black webbing straps (not rope). Helmet is yellowed white half-shell, w/ orange "High Rock 1992" sticker on side and a vertical arrow sticker on back which says "Other Brothers-The Pulpit 1982". If spotted, please get pilot's data and call Mark Wallner (301) 932-2188 MD. FOUND - At Lookout Mm. Flight Park LZ in April 1993. Vario/harness/helmet, please call & ID equipment. (706) 398-3541, ask for Thor. THANK YOU - Whoever stole my XTR in October, recently ditched it in a National Forest picnic area undamaged. I would like ro thank Hang Gliding magazine, and all of the dealers and pilots responsible for the communication resulting in the recovery of my glider. George Boyden-Sandia Peak Tramway. UP KATANA 25 PARAGLIDER Serial #9103336. Stolen from vehicle in MARTINEZ, CA area on May 30th, 1993. Lime greenish yellow and black with black lightening bolts. Carrying bag is lime green, black & pink, with "FLASH" and "UP" lettering. Orange nylon drawstring stuff-bag. UP harness

and white half-shell helmet with stickers for Bay area sites. Contact Joel Greger (510) 602-5105 days or (510) 254-5608 eves. WW SPORT 167 - From GOLDEN, CO (Golden Wings Hang Gliding Shop), in mid-October 1992. Green LE, black comfort grips on each downtube and two on speedbar. Extra-big pocket sewn on glider bag for speedbar. Cable through speedbar. Two 1/8" shims on each wingtip. Contact Jonathan Miller, 6880 W 91st Ct. 16-306, Westminster CO 80021. Call collect (303) 423-9978 or Ball Varios. DINGER SUPER 90 - From a barn in AUBURN, CA on Nov. 29th, 1992,. Very light blue with a red/orange yellow center. Contatt Bob Lynch (916) 823-5890. TRUCK AND PARAGLIDER/EQUIPMENT From SLIDE MOUNTAIN, CA by the volunteer driver in mid November, 1992. Karana 22 paraglider (yellow w/black wingtips), Pocket Rocker recovery parachute, Sitting Bull harness (purple/black), Ball vario. Contact Steve Bickford (707) 963-3455. STOLEN WINGS are listed as a service to USHGA members. Newest entries are in bold. There is no charge for this service and lost and found wings or equipment may be called in ro (719) 632-8300 for inclusion in Hang Gliding magazine. Please call to cancel the listing when gliders are recovered. Periodically, this listing will be purged.

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~ Product Lines ©I993byDan]ohnson ST. PAUL, MINN. -- Even as fall colors dominate the landscape in much of America, hang gliding businesses are working hard on various new products. I've a few to pass along... Bob Trampenau announced a novel concept for hang gliders, at least the flex wing, Class 1 variety. Though most rigid wing entries in production (Swift) or development (Apex, Stealth II) use controllable surfaces, they haven't found acceptance on rag wings. True, other experiments have employed similar ideas before. Bob says his latest notion was tried by both Eric Raymond and Roy Haggard. Now, Trampenau has announced flaps for his Sensors. He says he' 11 generate an article for the magazine on this subject so here you'll merely get a sneak preview. Trampenau voiced his opinion that wing loadings will continue to increase on modern flex wings. After years of hovering around 1. 5 lbs/ft 2 , he feels designs are now moving toward 2, 0 lbs/ft 2 . This is good, he says. It permits faster speeds, can aid handling, and of course produces smaller, lighter gliders which therefore are easier to carry and ground handle. They may be more difficult to launch and land though, as more speed is required to produce the same lift (versus a larger wing carrying the same weight) . Flaps are used on most aircraft to lower takeoff and landing speeds as well as to permit steeper approaches without speed buildup. Trampenau says his flaps can do likewise. He further claims protoypes have revealed a 25 fpm :iJnprovement in sink rate. Bob can tell the details of how it works later. He estimates that the new feature could be on line in two or three months. FMI: 805/968-7070. Betty Pfeiffer, proprietor of High Energy Sports, announced her company's new line of emergency parachutes called the Quantum Series (QS330 for solo; QS550 for tandem) . They' re very excited about the performance as the new pulled-apex 'chutes exceeded their descent rate expectations. Designed by skydiving guru Bill Gargano, the new canopies have completed an intense TSO-type test program. Betty says she expects to have them in production and on the shelves as you read this. ,,, HES has been busy. They're also ready to announce their new Ace harness. What's new? The big improvement is an automatic bomb-bay door for your legs. Yup! No more frantic zipper pulling as you begin your approach. On the Ace, the door is linked to your shoulder lines. When you prone out, the door closes. When you rotate back up

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for landing, the door opens. This certainly sounds like a worthy idea; you can keep both hands on the bar and your concentration on a good landing. FMI on the Quantum Series or the Ace harness: 714/972-8186. Also look for company announcements elsewhere in the magazine. • • • Go south for the winter... was the advice followed by former Sequatchie Valley Soaring ( SVS) boss, Rick Jacob. He and companion Lois Breden departed the Tennessee shop for Costa Rica where Jacob will plan activities for a new resort being developed by businessman, Huber Matos. Jacob will research hang gliding sites as well as locations for such sports as hiking, white water rafting, SCUBA diving, mountain biking and more. He' 11 assemble tour packages plus arrange accommodations and guide services for visiting pilots (and other sports folks). Additionally, Jacob will use his design and construction background to help in building the resort complex. After many years in the sport, Jacob should do well establishing fun flying vacations for Yankees looking to escape wintertime blues. Meanwhile, back at Henson Gap, Jacob's former partner, Cliff Whitney, will take over operation of the hang gliding business. Whitney's got a long history himself, dating back to the late '70s when he established Whitney Glider Supply. Matter of fact, he's the one who started SVS at Henson. Over the years this well-known shop has served the sport, he's taken on several partners, but is now the sole owner once again. Whitney indicated he plans to keep all aspects of SVS humming along, to include the established contest events. The fall Team Challenge will go on as usual as will the season-opener, bigpoint-meet East Coast Charopionships. Whitney also plans to continue and increase Sequatchie Valley Soaring's importing of helmets, flight suits, and other gear which they sell through their widely-distributed catalog. (They also sell these imported goods to other dealerships.) Of course, SVS will continue with glider sales and instruction and they'll still operate the nearby Mountain Condo rental units that are used by visiting pilots who want to fly the famed radial ramp and the Sequathcie Valley. For info on either SVS or to connect with Rick Jacob in Costa Rica, call 615/9492301. •,, Out ta room again ... next month: ideas for hang gliding Christmas gifts. So, got news or opinions? Send 'em to: 8 Dorset, St. Paul MN 55118. Fax or msg: 612.450-0939. THANKS!

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