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Soaring conditions at the Point are possible with a 12-18 mph wind. Photo by Katrina Kirsch.
: When paraglider pilot Heather Maslowski received a
hang gliding and paragliding and highlighted the dan-
notice on her door about an upcoming development, she
gers of rotor and turbulence. “If you’re not in the sport of
knew it would be an issue for Utah’s free-flight commu-
aviation, it’s hard to imagine how a building can impact
nity.
flying,” she said.
“The plot plan showed four-story condos right in front
30
The issue of development overtaking flying sites isn’t
of the South Side landing zone, which is obviously a
new; nor is the battle between developers and the area’s
concern,” said Maslowski.
local club, the Utah Hang Gliding and Paragliding
Soon after, Maslowski showed up to a public hearing
Association (UHGPGA). The club has repeatedly rallied
to raise her concerns to the city council. She explained
to protect its two iconic Point of the Mountain sites for
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