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16 Pilot Profiles: Michelle Cook © 1395 by Dennis Pagen Michelle lose her ability to walk after a horseback riding accident, bur she's learned to fly at Wallaby Ranch.

19 1995 USHGA Regional Director Election Use the ballot attached to chis issue of cbc magazine, and don't forger to fill ouc che questionnaire.

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Air Mail WINGS COMMENTS TOWING Dear Editor, I appreciated Steve Kroop's informa1ivc article on boar towing. As with any article we need to note the author's close association with a vendor (Miami Hang Gliding), and the incentive to push their technique/product. 'fowing is an ar1 which requires that you continually look at other operations and decide wbar works best for you. What works well in MHG's Biscayne Bay environment rnay not be practical in more confined lake si ru a ti o ns.

Our local authorities require fliers to wear personal flotation devices. (I think rhey are a good idea.) They have grouped us with skiers being rnwed behind a boar, therefore, huge glider floats are not required. We prde::r to use one--cubic-.foo1 floats on the basetube corners, the keel and tbe leading edge. After landing, the pilot stands on the basetube, sinking the wing tips and effectively anchoring the glider. This keeps the glider pointing into the wind and reduces the chance of a blowovcr. Jn addition, it puts slack in the harness suspension lines, allowing the pilot and passenger to easily unhook.

Like many other boar-row pilots I've talked to, we are using a competitive ski boat. Rather than MHG's one-of-a-kind hydraulic glider lift system, we simply stand on the swim deck, lift the glider and place it on rhe rack.

We also can't use MHG's pullthrough line recovery parachute on our busy waterways. It flies a (<:Jot above the water's surface as the lasr 500 feet of line arc rewound. MHG typically chases the 'chute during rewind to alleviate this problem. A low-flying towline is very dangerous when other boats are near.

Tnstead, we use a parafoil chute system that has never deployed early and nearly always flies into the boar. Its 30° rewind angle keeps the line safely above the wuffos and allows us to rewind while stopped.

MHG has a good operation which works well fvr them. rt is up to each tow opcraror to evaluate the available tech-

nology and decide what will meet their needs. 'fhanks Steve.

Barry Steele Appropriate Engineering Seneca, SC

Dear Fd i tor, In the August 1995 issue you ran an article titled "20,000 Flights Over Water, A Guide Tb Water Tow Safety," and although the article was informative, l saw a problem with it.

The author briefly mentioned using the Spare Air scuba cylinder as a safety device but neglected to mention the training necessary to use it. There arc lot of safety issues concerning the use of any scuba system. Did you know rhat breathing compressed air from a scuba cylinder at a depth as shallow as six feet and hold-

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ing it while surfacing can cause a lung expansion injury? What abom the prac· tice it takes robe able 10 hreathe off a regulator with no mask to prevent the intake of water through your nostrils?

This could result in a drowning victim.

Also consider the attraction the system would have in a non--cmcrgcncy. I don't know of anyone who wouldn't like to try rheir band at scuba diving.

Air is an excellent idea, but let's not the training that must accom-pany ir ro keep us safo.

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Walter Baker PAD! Dive1mstcr

Dear Editor, lt's a long--tcrm effort and often the results ,iren'1 immediately apparent, bm following the rules pays off. l recently came across a report that indicates the positive effix:t voluntary enfrm:ement of regulations can have when it comes to an A little over two decades ago hang gliding was struggling with a daredevil while working with the rcdcral Aviation Administration (FAA) on Parr 1 and its call for voluntary compli:mcc with regulations. The sport was also confronting a Dcpanmcnt of· the lntcrior effort ro ban hang gliding in all National Parks. USl-IGA responded by the FAA to recognize its pilot traininglregismnion program, vehicle registration program, and the TJang Clidcr proManufocturcrs Association gram as meeting Part I 03 requirements.

Members wrote to rhc Interior Dcparrmem and were succcssfol in get· ring the proposed han withdrawn.

The Bureau of Land Management, an agency of the l)cpartmem oflnterior rhar oversees 200 rnillion acres in the west, published a report, Recredtion 2000 Updctte. Among its goals Bl .M states ;1 desire ro provide quality outdoor recreation that encourage freedom with responsibility, and to build pannerships with recreation organizations. 'I ci improve service to peo--

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pie visiting public lands, BLM has created a shared approach to marketing opportunities which arc compatible with its national role.

As an exarnplc it cites its response to a rapid increase in demand for hang glid-ing activities in the Lakeview, Oregon District. Bl .M personnel worked with local enthusiasts and the Chamber of Commerce to explore managing and marketing rhc area as a hang gliding des-tination. The report states, "Ar the corn-rnunity's request, tbc Bl .M moved for-ward to accommodate the activity and hosted a volunteer effort to construct a new launch site on public lands ... the community hosted the U.S. Hang Gliding Association National Championship competition. Lakeview is

to be compatible with community and resource management protection goals.

Hang gliding has been accepted as hav-ing a positive impact on the area."

An agency of the federal government charged with protecting national resources is saying that hang gliding activity is compatible with its goals. And a business organization, the local Chamber of Commerce, is saying that the sport's activities are good for the community. That's first--class recognition.

This doesn't mean that all public rcla-tions problems for hang glider pilots have been resolved, hut it docs show that, overall, the sport's participants can and do accept the responsibilities that go with freedom. Over the years USHGA has provided guidance to the sport. The results show it is an effort that has worked. To assure that participant responsibili ries are met it's up to each of us, on every flight, to follow the rules.

Those members who make a sincere effort to comply with the voluntary regu-lation of the sport deserve a thank you from all of us. 'I'hcy have helped hang gliding come a long way from its early-days image, and helped to maintain much of the activity's freedom from gov-ern ment regulation 'rl1e actions of everyone in the sport today will determine hang gliding's image in the next century.

Let's work together and do our part.

Vic Powell President, Rogallo Foundation Washington, DC

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ltl) A world-class pilot attending a plat· form towing clinic released at 800 fret after a successful tow. 'fhe pilot elected to try to make it back 10 the staging area: "I knew l was not going to make: it all the way back so [ went 10 max glide speed and pointed my toes. I wanted to land as close to the LZ as possible (even though it was landable EVERYWHERE).

"At one point I realized that it was time ro turn base and final, and half a sec·· ond later [ noticed J was already too low ro do it. Not wanting to land downwind I accelerated, turned base and completed my turn onto final but a little too slow. I pulled in again ro regain proper flying speed. As t:he glider accelerated toward the ground l felt I now had enough speed to perform an adequate landing."

"Still prone and on the baserube I expected ground effect to kick in at any second, bm ir never did. Watching the ground come really close to rhe basetube I thought I was going to get my fingers mangled, so f immediately went to the downtubes. l noticed a small bump on the ground corning srraight at the lcfr side of my comrol bar. With no time left roperlcm11 any corrections the control bar hit rhc bump. '] 'he glider yawed to the left abuur 4 5 degrees and lost flying speed.

The control bar hit the ground and immediately the nose plowed in, stopping all forward movernem of the glider.

"My body was propelled toward the right side. Srill holding onto rhe downt ubes, my right arm hit near the junction ol rhc downrubc and the hasetube. As my body went through rhc control bar my left arm was yanked back really hard and really far back. I felt a sharp pain."

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Accident Review Chairman The pilot was lucky enough to suffer only some strained ligaments and a pinched nerve.

"Looking back at the events [ now realize rhat I was overconfidcm in my abilities. My abilities as a pilot may be good, but I did not leave room for any unforeseen circumstances. I think all of the following happened: 1 pushed my downwind leg too far, too close to the ground. Since [ was landing in an open field J didn't consider the possibility of a wind gradient. l got greedy and didn't want to walk too far to the LZ. "Luck was on my side this rime. J could have ended up with a broken humerus, or even worse, a broken neck."

In no-wind conditions, an experienced but infrequent pilot began his land· ing approach. I-le started his downwind too low. Continuing downwind on the basctubc and still in his harness, lie began to turn onto the base leg at about 30 foct.

Unable to complete his turn into the wind, he crashed into a stream bank, hit· ting his head on a boulder.

The pilot was unconscious for 5-10 minures and was eventually taken co the hospital in an ambulance. Injuries were reportedly a concussion and a broken collarhone. The last thing the pilor remcm· berecl was going downwind fast and low.

respond to questions by squeezing hands and blinking, though his facial expression remained blank. A shock blanket was placed over the pilot; his feet were partially elevated by the slope. After five to seven minutes he swallowed ;ind began asking what was going on. "'rhe pilot reported no pain and want.. ed to get up, but a back board and cervical collar were used by the crew to constrain the pilot. The rescuers called for a helicopter rather than risk the bumpy road. In the hospital, the pilot complained of severe pain in his chest. I-le appeared 10 be okay, with all memory rcrurned except f(Jl' rhc moments hefore impact and fcir a short tirne later. I-lis gJid .. er was total loss.

"In my opinion, there was a total lack oF ;my vestige of a conservative landing approach. 'This accident was completely avoidable. "[tis truly amazing that there was no serious inju1y. I-lining that hard and having only brush scrapes and sore muscles is a testament to the quality of the pilot's equipment. The full-face helmet and chest-mounted, hand .. deployed chute may have helped signiftc:rnt:ly.

"Problems on the scene: A pilot tried twice to move the victim or lifr his head and suggested removing rhe helmet.

These arc potentially the worst possible actions yon can take. [Always he suspi .. cious of a neck or back injury in any hang gliding accident, especially those involving head injuries. Sec Brad Calcagni's letter in the August issue.]

"Two requests for someone t:o get a radio so we could stop all launches (to clear the air for the helicopter) fell on deaf cars. I finally had ro use the victim's radio, which we could not get to until he was out of the harness and omo the back board.

#3) Au l ntcrmcdiatc pilot made his

approach using a fast, high-banked turn very low to the ground. The inside wing tip caught on low brush when the pilor was most of rhe way around on a 180° turn ro final. At 35 .. fto mph the glider kv.. eled 0111, rhcn the basembc struck the ground followed by a nose plant. 'The downtubcs then collapsed.

"The pilot was on his back, eyes open, bur basically unconscious. l·k began to

"Pilots (11 c; and PG) lingered above the LZ even though emergency vehicles were present with lights flashing, and there was a mcd-evac helicopter hovering nearby. Why didn't they land in an obvious air evacuation situation? IC the victim had been clinging to life by a thread those minutes lost because of hesitant pilots in the air might have cost him his life." #Ii) Afrer a good launch, a pilot flew 1 IANG G11111;,.K;

above launch for flvc mintHes before lift shut down and he headed for the I Z. He was able to work thermals along rbc ridge next to the LZ for another half hour.

Whcn he made his approach imo a restricted field, he started a 360" turn ar fr:et AGL. As soon as he started about l his turn, he was hit with sink.

"I flew the right wing imo the ground, smashing in with my head and shoulder. I cut my car on the radio speaker n1mm ted in my frdl-foce helmet. I need 10 reduce the size of the spc;1ker from l /2". The padding 011 my harness reduced the impact on my shoulder. "[ now think that if'! had done S··turns (instead of tbc 360° tum) I wouldn't have planted the wing."

T hate it when I fly into the ground trying ro squeak out that one last turn. I mastered the technique early in my career,

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and was only able to break the hahit as a standard procedure because I began to run om of money for new down tubes.

I remember this one landing in particular my personal best in fact---- that happened in from of about a hundred people. Tdidn't really crr.tter so much as cm a long, deep furrow in the earth. A pilot J know said, completely seriously, "Ccc, we rhought it was a great dcn1onstrarion of how ro let your glider absorb

the impact." l really hoped that was my last time.

Never underestimate the demands of a landing. Things ger awfully busy. There is a lot to pay attention to during setup, approach and final. Judgment and timing are made easier with consistent landing procedures, one aspect of which should be a conservative, safe approach.

A safo landing approach has several foaturcs, bm I would argue tbat the most important arc a generous LZ with room for correcting errors, enough al ti wdc at the beginning of tbc approach to un:t.ip and exit the harness early, proper airspeed during all phases, and a generous, straight path on final.

While we may argue about the proper techniques w use during landings (going upright early or late, being on rhc dow11·rubcs or the bascrnbc, or one hand on is rhcrc anyone who advocates each, turning close w the ground on approach if you don't have to? T hope not.

Tomas, Tammy &Xtralite, U.S. Champions!

Three times World Chompion, Tomas Suchonel~. flying the invincible Moyes Xtrolite, carried on his dominorion of hong gliding by winning the '95 U.S. Nationals in Washington State.

Also with a Moyes Xtralite.Tommy Durcar won the best

female title with an incredible performance of a lifetime.

Winning the '95 U.S. Nationals, Moyes Hong Gliders, 5 times World Champions, confirmed yet again that they ore the world's best.

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JOH N HEINEY AND BLUE SKY PREDATOR FEATURED ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL The Discovery O,a,u1el program '"Next Step" is presencing a new segment this season called "E.weme Srep." The segment examines how p:irticipants in action spons use che latesr technological ionovacions co expand their capabilities and push back the envelope of their particular discipline.

This full the producers will air a recenrly filmed segment feawring the carbon fiber Predacor as the latest advancement in cross• coumry racing and free-style hang gliding equipment. The segment's hostess. Dara lbrres, herself an Olympic athkre, acquires some 6rsr-haud knowledge of carbon fiber hang gliders by flying candem with 13111.1e Sky Ajrcraft fuctory pilot John Heiney.

Highlighcs include a look ar the manufacture of rhe composite airframe parts, a focus on !he other unique design fuuures of ,he Predator at the Blue Sky factory. "field wind nulllel" testing and a fm:-scyle demonstration over beautiful Mountain Green, Utah.

The producers deserve a grca,deal of credit since d1ey actually sought out frcc~scyle hang gliding as a featured sport in ,heir series.

Many of d,e shows segments will probe the growing rren.d toward composicc matt.rials in today's exrreme sporrs.

The show airs 011 Oetobcr 25 a, 9:30 PM, again fou.c hours later at l :30 AM and a third showing on Occober 28 :,t 6:30 PM. AU times are local.

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lJSHGA's Safety and Training Comminee has followed rhc lead of rhc DHV (Deutscher Hangegleitcrvcrband e.V. im DAcC) standard used throughout Europe and is recommending a srandarcl hang strap length of 1.2 meters or inches. The bang strap length is defined as the d istancc measured from the bearing surface of the primary hang strap to the top surface of the basetubc.

East Co;1sr Video has been honored with the People's Choice Award at the 1995 International Aviaiion Film and Video Festival, held in Alberta, Canada.

Wayne Bergman, having entered his award-winning "Poim of the Mou main: Hang Gliding and Paragliding" video for the first time, was very surprised and pleased with this runner-up finish.

'The International Aviation Film and Video Festival is an annual event, sponsored hy the Red Deer Vilm Pcstival Society. Other winners in this year's festival were "Aces: A Story of the Firsr Air War" and "IV52, Giant in the Sky." It is an honor to be in tlic company of "pow· crcd" aviation films, representing the silent aviation community. 'fhis intcrna1·ional exposure has tremendous PR po1cmial for our sports.

Por more information on next film festival, held August l 1996, con· tact the Red Deer Film J;estival Society, 25 Riverview Park, Red Deer, Alberta (403) 346-0180, fox Canada T4N I (403) 346 .. 5081. For a copy of East Coast Video's "Point of the Mou main," send $29 (+4 S/11) to East C:oast Video, 80 E. Lincoln, Muskegon Heights, Ml 49444 (616) or you may order ir through the USl IGA (Tl 9) 632-8.'.300.

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BRS rod.ct motors used to deploy parachutes have been on the market for nearly a decade. Afrer nine years the company recalled a number of motors used in harsh climates and tested them extensive .. ly. The rests conducted by BRS engi .. necrs and the company's rocket vendor showed the motors to be in top condition ;ifrer nine full years of field service.

Therefore, the service lives of all morors with less than that period of use have been extended without the need for factory inspection or servicing.

"Effective immediately, all BRS rocket life," said motors are given a Chief Engineer, lony Kasher. Customers should check their Data Plates and look at the scheduled dare for service work.

RockcL motors previously had a six-year service life:, so customers can add three years to the date service is required, without needing to service the rocket or obtain factory inspection. Dara Plates arc small silver labels placed on the units with embossed dates that show when service should be performed.

Kashcr continued, "Tn addition, we expect to raise the service life to 12 years, once we have bec11 able to test motors which have seen that length of service in the field." These BRS tests arc not based on artificial aging, but ou actual field service of customer units which were brought back for testing. Experts rccog.. nizc that this is much more valid than artificial age testing.

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Cnirs from Arizona, California, florida and Tz:xas were used in the testing. These locales have hot, or hot and humid conclitions which arc mos1 likely ro cause problems /cir rhe motors. One hundred percent of all motors tested worked flawlessly, leading to Ll1e increase in service lifo.

If customers have quest·ions abom rhe extension they may call tlw (actory.

Customers seeking (;ictory assistance in detennining when their rocket needs to be serviced should locate their serial number before calling. Serial nnmbcrs arc four- or flvc-digir numbers appearing 011 the I )ata Plate,.

Contact: Mark 'l'homas, BRS, i:leming held 18/i 5-NR l lenry South St. l\rnl, MN 55075 ((Jl2) , fax: (612) I

housing may have hecornc loosened, hence the need for care in handling.

Rescue personnel who were unable to attend one of Pclricr's seminars should seek advice directly from 13RS. Because of the amount of information, however, the seminars arc the best way for BRS to disseminate information efficiently. I .ook for more of these seminars at next yc;1r's Sun 'n J:un.

friends, Angle of Anack is pleased to anno1mcc their new Grippics. This C\IS· tom-manufactured offi:rs a unique gripping surface.

Benefits include: a rnorc relaxed with better COlltro] and feel; snug, COlll·· forrablc fit; secure ground handling; improved takeoffs and landings; no alira"" sivc tape required on downtubcs or base bar; patented washable formul:i; smooth, durable gripping surf:1cc; 1 wrist wrap for added comfort and fk The arc availahlc in small, medi"· um, large and extra large sizes. I kalcr inquiries arc illvited. Contact: Danny N. Stephens, Allglc of/\ ttack, 3800 Windwood Place, Modesto, CA 95:355, (209) 529-9911 fax/vm, (800) Angl/\uack<:t1J aol.com.

At last spring\ Sun 'n hm, BRS design 1·1Hnn,·,,,,. Jeff Peltier, presented chily safoty

seminars 10 rescue personnel concerning rhc company's b;11lisrically-deployed cmer parachmc systems. rocker-deployed parachute is installed in an aircraft, rhe rescuers' joh can be dangerous if they don't know how to handle the system. BRS units cannot be inadverrcndy deployed; a dclihcratc action is required. I lowcvcr, rescue personnel could conceivably the mechanism 111 error.

Peltier observed, "lt isn't necessary to disarm BRS units hccausc they arc inert until the safety pin is removed and the act1v:11nru, hancllc is pulled." Because rescuers may work 011 an aircrafr where the ts pin has already been removed proper while the pilot flies his aircr:1/i:), some potcnrial for danger exists.

The basic advice is to make sure the handle's pin is reinserted. Next, rescuers should use caution not to exert a strong pull 011 the activating housing itself: The housing joins activating handle to rocket mo1or and protects the stainless steel c1blc inside. Pulling this cahlc is the means of triggering the rocker. Pd tier observed, "( )nc will no danger if the handle m housing arc not pulled."

Usually the housing is secured along its routing path, but after an accident rhc

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Video h:is released A Plflcc of an action music video that covers all the action ar the recent 1995 Paragliding Nationals held at Chelan, Washington. The hig air ofC:hcla11 Bmrc lefr hearts pounding ;rnd spectators gasp"· ing as pilots experienced plunging canopy collapses a11d reserve deployments. Not for the weak of hcarr.

The price is (i11cludcs Sil I in 1he foreign add Contact: Core-Up Video/Vince Barry, 1928 West Shannon, Spokane, WA 99205 (509) fax (509) 467-2W2.

/\n exciting finish in rhc flnal ro1111d rhc British National Hang c;Jiding Championships, August 5 9, saw John Pendry fly his !<lassie I with to victory, making him British Champion for the third rime.

The final round was held in the Yorkshire Dales in the same great weather that allowed flying 011 all five days.

Despite the good weather, thermal conditions were generally weak with clomlhasc as low as 2,500 fr,ct MS!. on one On the flnal day John led second-place Darren Arkwrighr by nilly 29 points out of 5,000. Conditions were blue, hot and stable, and a 30-milc goal was called.

Everyone waited for the thermals to start popping. I Lilf an hour heforc rhe window w;is due to closc Darren got up and away. fonunarely for John, a good came thongh 15 minutes larcr (and l minutes before the window closed) and rhe battle was on. The day ended with John flying a fow miles farther than Darren to clinch the Mark Gibson (also flying a Klassic I "i with winglcts) was the only one to reach

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u INDIVIDUALS l) Tomas Suchanek 2) Manfred Ruhmer .3) Richard Walbec Darren Arkwright 4) Franz Hermann 5) Gerolf Heinrichs 6) John Pendry 7) 8) Alain Chauvet Mark Shenk 9) l 0) Jim Lee

Swiss and German teams. ln a season troubled by weird weather patterns, Ager offered up some truly excellent flying conditions. Thomas and Manfred flew almost flawlessly, proving that they are the two best pilots in the world, and closing out the meet with an excitingly close flnish. While rhc American team struggled, the French, Swiss, Austrian and British teams flew fast and hard.

In the end, there was suspense and there were upsets. Catch next month's issue to read the whole story.

submitted by Nelson Howe

TEAMS 1) Austria 2) France .3) USA

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UK Switzerland Italy Australia Germany Sweden Brazil

With spectacular weather and great flying, the 1995 World Championships in Ager, Spain wrote the climactic chapter in the Tommy and Manfred story as the world's two greatest hang glider pilots battled it out for the ti tie of Champion. Over the last two years, international hang gliding competitions have been dominated by 'Ihomas Suchaneck and Manfred Ruhmer, who have taken turns on the podium's top step. Although Thomas was the reigning two-time World Champion, Manfred won last year's Pre-Worlds and was considered the only pilot with a really good chance to prevent Thomas's hat trick.

The World Champion American team faced a real challenge from the French, who'd beaten them at last year's PreWorlds. With seven strong pilots on the team, and the experience gained from the Pre-Worlds, the Americans had a realistic chance to win. Further helping their cause was France's obstinate and unthinkable expulsion of Gerard Thevcnot from the team. Gerard bad placed third in last: year's competition; his absence could only help the Americans. But also to be consid-ercd were the British, Austria, Australian,

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Brian Porter took first place in the rigid wing division of the recent World Meer in Ager, Spain. There were nine days total, with two practice days, three no-fly days, and four official competition days.

All pilots were flying Swifrs.

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Brian Porter USA France 2) Noel Bertrand .3) Andre Hediger Switzerland 4) Omis Porte France Great Britain 5) Johnny Carr Great Britain 6) Stephen Partridge I .iechtenstein 7) Donat Bosch 8) Bernard Manche France 9) Guy Bertrand Jaquier Switzerland IO) Rupert Scmmid France 1 I) Jean Werckhovc France I)

I-fang gliding and paragliding arc takroot in Romania, and pilots there are in need of information, guidance and donated used equipment. Anyone wishing to lend them a hand can contact: Fundatia Ione! Fcmic, Srr. Tineretului Nr. l, Micro 6 Tlrgovistc Cod 0200, Dlmbovita, Romania, tel. 004-045-· 635028, fax 004-·045-612573.

Rob Richardson, President of the Arizona Hang Gliding Center of Prescott Valley, Arizona is the latest recipient of the lJSHGA Diamond Safe Pilot Award which represents 1,000 consecutive safe flights. Congratulations Rob!

Scott and Terri Johnson, owners of AirEscape Windsports, have changed their company name to US AirBornc, which is the sole importer of the AirBorne Edge trike from .Australia. They also sell the foll line of AirBorne bang gliders. 'The company has moved ro Las Vegas so that they can provide flight training throughout the winter months. US AirBornc offers com· plete trike training for beginners to advanced pilots, as well as X-C flight training with CPS units Dealer inquiries arc invited. Contact: US Air Borne, 1:0. Box 90278, Ffcnderson, Nevada 89009 (702) 5587177, fox (702) 558,4066.

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his past spring the USHGA Board o( Directors approved a change in the Pilot Proficiency (Pan l Oli) that would make the system parallel and congruent with respec1 ro gliding and paragliding. The primary motivations for this change arc that the USHGA administers hoth rating systems, and both systems relate ro pilots fly·· ing under simil;ir iC not identical comli·· tions and sites. Parallel ;md congrncm essentially mems that rhe respective sys· terns should have rhe same number and kind of" and that similar ratings will equate to the same level mastery and judgrnem under the same conditions.

It ;1\so means that rhc related procedures, organization and wording the systems should he normali,.ed so as to he more homogeneous and easier (or at least more straightforward) ro administer.

Associated with this vision 0C1111ifi1ris a proposal to reorganize the paragliding system to n1atch the cmrcnt five-tiered hang gliding rating system.

Once this first step in normalization is accomplished there may be other cJ1:1ni2;es to the rating system in the furn re, bm those changes will he made unilaterally rather than to the hang gliding or systems independently. purpose ofth is article is !O prese11 t to the cornmunity the significant dl<:crs of the proposed reorganization being subrnittcd to the Board to satisfy this rmmdatc. I( adopted by the Board at the foll meeting in Orlando, the new rating system will take eHcct in January l 9%.

The primary modific1tion that is proposed for the paragliding rating system is to implcmcm a live-tiered system wirh and an honorary Master fom skill rating. The essence: of the change is ro split the Class I rating into two distinct

and to split the Class 11 rating into two dist·inct ratings. To reduce confusion, a new naming convcmion has been proposed. The current naming convc:n·· rion of Class 1-11 I would he converted to Para 1 where Class I is split into Par;1 I and 2, and Class II is split into Pam 3 and Ii. 'These new rating names would corre· spond to Beginner, Novice:, Intermediate and Adv;inccd, respectively. The Class [JI rating is dissolved, and an honorary Master rating is added that is identical to the hang gliding Master rating except for the: Special Skills sign-offs required.

One of the fundamental tasks associat·· cd with this proposed reorganization has been lo define what the skill level of each

rating level means. · rhe Beginner or Para 1 rating is intended to describe a pilot who knows how w launch and land solo under supervision, and knows a little about canopies, sites and conditions, but really needs to be supervised even at the training hill. The Novice or Para rating is intended to describe a pilot who can fly solo at a few sites under generally smooth conditions and, generally, under some lev· cl of supervision depending on the site.

'This rating is equivalent to the current Class I rating. The: Intermediate or Para 3 rating is intended to describe a generally competent pilot, someone who can fly solo at most sites in nominal soaring conditions. This rating is almost the same as

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the current Class ll rating in logged requirements, bur slightly less restrictive table). The Advanced or Para !'.J rating is intended ro describe a pilot who is competent to fly any sire. This rating exceeds the current Class II raring in every respect.

In each of these ratings, the commcnsu rate Judgmcnt and M;iturity include knowing when conditions exceed one's own limitations.

A conversion system has heen pro-posed which will allow the organization to migrate existing paragliding ratings ro the proposed rating classific:arioll. The nomi-nal migration will be Class I Para 2, Class Tl Para 3, and Class Ill Para 4.

The table highlights significant simibritics and dillcrenccs between the current and proposed paragliding ratings. Orher dif: fc~rences can be understood by reading the foll text of the proposed Part l O!'.J, which is available through the US HCA offke.

Prom the rahle it can be seen rhat some Class I pilots will qualify for Para 3 right

away, based on reduced airtime requirements, flying days and demonstrated skills requirements. Similarly, some Class II pilots will qualify for Para !'.J, particularly those wirh a lot of mountain experience and airtime, but not enough airtime to qualify for a Class l!I. Note that Class fil is not represented in this cable, because rhe Class [fl has no demonstrated skills associated with it.

The original proposal to normalize the rating syw:m and reorganize the paragliding rating system was written in May l 99!'.J and submitted to rlie Board of Directors at the fall meeting in 199!'.J, at which time a subcommittee was constructed to review, revise and flesh out the prnposnl. At the time of this writing, all materials relating to the proposed reorga-nization (i.e., forms, study guides, exams and exam keys, revision to other SOP's, and pilot certiflcation booklets) have been revised and have been under review by an expanded subcommittee, and the Bylaws

Committee, since the spring board meeting. Members of the subcommittee arc: Mark Axen, Ken Baier, Alan Chuculate, Barbara Flynn, Bob Hannah, Jack Hodges (chair), Gregg Lawless, Norma Jean Marsh, Rob McKenzie, Ed Pitman, Marcus Salvemini, Greg Smith, David Sondcrgclcl, heel Stockwell, Claudia Stockwell, Ccorge Sturtevant, David Broyles and John Yates.

A!though there has been a lot of confiJSion among pilots of d1e two sports about whar a rating means, or whether a pilot rated a certain way is capable of flying in particular conditions, it is hoped that this unification will be a positive st-ep in reducing that confi1sion, and that it will be a positive step in unifying the sports in general. One thing is certain, reducing the differences and increasing the similarities in the rating systems cannot hurt the system and can only help, both in rbe short term and the long run.

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Lightweight, strong, comfortable. Designed specifically for paragliding and hang gliding, this helmet offers comfo1t and full--facc protection without restricting peripheral vision. Constructed or polyester polymer and reinforced with chop fiber, it allows the helmet to be strong but lightweight. The "REFLEX" helmet is lined with highimpact foam and brushed polyester fabric for a comfortable fit.

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f you've been looking for new choices in

ultralight soaring aircraft, your search may be over.

Introducing the all-new Cumulus and the completely redesigned SuperFloater.

Hang glider pilots should remember Lany Hall and Klaus I1ill's SuperFloater from the early '70s.

Now, she's back, but totally redone for the rnid'90s.

The high dihe.dral, mddcr-only design has given way to a lrnger span (38ft), full-span aileron design, made of modern matc1ials faniiliar to hang glider pilots.

With glide at about 15:1 and a low, low sink rate (about 180 fprn), the SuperFloater offers excellent recreational soaring performance in a deluxe and strong aircraft with charming handling.

old ready-to-fly and test flown, the J995 SupcrFloatcr is available at the low price of just $6,995.

Options include a custom-installed BRS rocket parachute system that allows flight under Part I 03 (thanks to a weight allowance in AC I 03-7).

Many ultralight aircraft can tow the SuperFloaler aloft, including the Dragonfly and several trike tugs. Ground-based low systems will also work well.

Cumulus is a sccond,gencration ultralight motorglicler following the heritage of the Cloud Dancer.

A 43 fool span cantilevered D-cell wing with full span flaperons plugs neatly into a smooth fuselage pod. Controls hook up automatically.

This slick package performs beautifully wilh 20: I glide and a low sink rate.

A fully enclosed, electric-start engine offers climb exceeding 600 fpm and the Cumulus can cruise faster lhan 60 while sipping fuel so slowly that five gallons can take you over 200 miles, even without lift. With authoritative conventional handling and very predictable !light characteristics, the Cumulus delivers true soaring power from $9,995.

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The happy crew at Wallaby Ranch gather for Michelle's first solo.

From Spectator to Aviator

© 1995 by Dennis Pagen ichelle Cook has always been a sportswoman. She compered in gym n as ri cs in hi gh schoo l as well as Tae Kwon Do and horseback riding. Bur it was in water skiing where she made her mark. She began skiing seriously in 1979 and competed for the firs t time in 1980. Her event was doubles trick skiing, which is similar to the di scip line of doubles figure skating. By 1982 she reached the pinnacle of her sport by winn ing rhe outstanding female skier award at the U.S. national competition.

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All this was before rhe accident. Nine years ago Michelle was exercising a friend's horse along a highwa y. A semi truck spooked the horse into a fence . Michelle was thrown from the horse and landed in a dirch with a broken back. When she regained her senses she found she was immobile from the waist down.

After a period of adjustment her normal cheerfu l disposition reappeared, and Michelle resigned herself to a life on the sidelines. Bur hang gliding has changed all char. This change bega n when a friend,

Hank Amos, who skis on the Bud Light cour, invited her to accompany him to Wallaby Ranch in Orlando, Florida. At the Ranch, Malcolm Jones, a man who specializes in possibilities, asked Michelle if she'd like a tandem introduction to the realm of free flying. The answer was an enthusiastic "yes." Her intention was to simply enjoy the experience and tell the folks back home.

But somerhing Malcolm said during the flight ignited a small spark in Michelle's mind. "You know, up here we're all the HANG GLIDING

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,igncd up for a lesson program.

I me, Michelle at the Ranch last Febrwry while she was engaged in her sc:c• ond series of l..,ons. She was all smiles, for after a nwnber of 1andem tlight.s she was controlling che glider from takeoff through a series of ,urns and the l2nding setup. Her altitude was inquisirive, posiri ...e :1n d

paticn<. I remarked to myself how she would likely become a very good pilot.

A couple of months later M ichelle returned to che Ra.n ch and accomplished

CENTER: Miche!Ie on final over the Wdl/aby Ranch pool.

TOP: Dave Glover (left) and Makolm Jones offer Michelle some sage advice.

ABOVE: Malrolm and D11vt discuss Miehe/k's flight just djter her wheekd landing.

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for another term. Region I will return ro REGION l

GEORGE STURTEVANT INCUMBENT

It's been an interesting two years as Regional Director, bur tbe job isn't done and C:.J. and I arc prepared ro continue ro rcprcscm hang glider and paragliclcr pilots 0CT(ll-lrn 1995

its original size (OR, WA, AK) in January as Region 5 gets resurrected as Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, but there is still plenty of work for two directors to do.

In case l haven't visited one of your fovoritc sites and met you in person, here's a little background: I'm a 49-ycar-old teacher and I've been flying hang gliders since 1 C)82 and paragliders si nee 1991.

Being a teacher provides me with summer free-time for our favorite activities and C.J. and I have done a lot of traveling to fly new and old sites. C.J. has been a real asset, especially at the semiannual Board of Director meetings, because she ancnds sev-cral committee meetings that either Gene or I would have to miss. Th is past term, C.J. has been concentrating on the Competition Committee and Membership &. Development, while I have been dealing with Accidents and Safety & Training.

Gene's areas include Insurance, National Coordinating and Elections & Allocations. ln tbc past 13 years C.J. and l have been active on the local level as well, servin every elected office in Cloudbase Country Club, including more than two years as newsletter editor. ['ve also been responsible for the site guides for both C:BCC and the Northwest Paragliding Club. We have been active in working with local and state governments to maintain

n and open flying sites.

IF elected: 1) I plan to represent both hang glider and paraglider pilots evenhand edly and to the advantage of both. 2) I will try to sec that our national organization is controlled by the pilots and not by com-merci:il interests. 3) I will work ro sec that members get faster response to their con-cerns.

Whomever you vote for, plc;:isc VOTE and fill out the annual questionnaire so that your voice can be heard. Each Director gets a copy of the results of that survey along with all the comments. [ f you have something rn say, we'll hear you.

DOUGLAS POHL

NOMINEE

Well known throughout the flying community, Doug began flying in 1988 and currently holds a rating as a Class ITJ paraglidcr pilot with an Advanced 'Emdcm Instructor appointmc:111. He belongs ro the Northwest Paragliding Club in Washington. His extensive work-related travel allows him ro meet and fly with many of the pilots of Region l. Doug is regularly seen flying his purple and white glider at Tiger Mtn., Chelan Butte, Saddle Mm., Pinc Mm., Mt. St. Helens, Kinkaid Bluff, Alpcnglow, Blue Berry Bump, Hatcher Pass and Alycska Ski Resort. His

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REGION 4

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JIM ZEISET

REGION 5

FRANK GILLETTE

participation in competition flying, fun fly--ins, pilot improvement: clinics, teaching student pilots and tandem flying has given him the experience and the ability to ask good questions and provide positive feed-· back to continue the growth of foot· launched aviation. Doug's work as a technical sales representative at U.S. Micro in Bellevue, Washington allows him to be contacted electronically al his e-mail address: dpohl@usmicro.com "Tf elected, I will serve to represent Region I members by expressing your views and by voting to ensure that UStlGA serves all of its members. The next two years are important as a time when active involvement by a regional representative is critical to ensure that this Region's rnem-· bership is heard as we face the increasing issues brought to our sport.

"My platform: 1) Keep ALL members in Region 1 informed and make your views known concerning USHGA issnes. 2) Encourage and support positive interaction and cooperation between ALL pilots for the promotion of our sport. 3) Preserve and expand flying sites. 4) Prornote safety and training. 5) Advocate the dream of flight, 'Vol Libre'.

"I ask for your supporting vote."

paraglider pilots, rigid wing pilots, begin-· ners, and sky gods. I've tried to hear all your concerns, represent your views at the BOD meetings, and mediate disputes. I've tried to encourage new pilots even to the extent of becoming chairman of the soon-to-be-world--conquering Membership because I and Development Committee feel we need new pilots to keep our sport healthy. I've also ... well. .. let's just say I've done a "slow but steady" job of processing everyone's paperwork. I can't say that I've been uniformly and brilliantly successfol at each and every one of these things, but heck, that's what they make these helmets for, right?

Good thing these helmets arc tough.

I'd like to keep slugging away, to do something useful for the sport we all love.

If you like the job l've been doing, I'd appreciate your vote. If you don't, then I'll be forced to retire and move t:o Tahiti ...

Hmm ... Naw, the flying's much better here in Region 2. l hope you all have a great flying season next year. Have fun, take care, and I'll see you all in the air!

RUSS LOCKE

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NOMINEE

Hi, I'm Prank Gillette, Owner of Magic Valley Gliders, Burley, Idaho. I've been flying hang gliders since 1972, flying paragliders since 1990, and am a certified USJ{GA hang gliding and paragliding instructor.

I believe in an organization whose strength lies in its numbers, whose assets are informed pilots and public members.

Foremost, I would like to see LJSHGA evolve into a cohesive organization, with solid programs and a united and focused effort to elevate our overall image through public relations. I believe it is essential to effectively work with landowners and land managers to stimulate interest in preserving existing flying sites and securing new sites.

This must be accomplished through con·certed pilot safety programs, not only for new pilots, but for all pilots currently enjoying the sport. To all those who enjoy flying as much as I do, and with the afore·· mentioned ideas in mind, I ask you for your vote.

REGION 3 TRACIE FIFER REGION 2

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GREGG LAWLESS PAULGAZIS

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Wow, this job isn't as easy as I expected!

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As a member of the OSHGA in Region 5 you will soon be asked to do something you haven't been asked to do for some time elect a Regional Director to represent· your concerns at the biannual BOD meeting. I am very excited to accept a nomination for this position and look forward to this opportunity to serve as your Regional HANG CUDING

Director. I ask for your support and your vmc.

Although I didn't actually start flying until I was 23, I have grown up around flying.

Dad starred his career hy airborne in the Marines and then a skydiving school. When most kids were watching Saturday morning car· toons, l was practicing PLF's at the airport.

Wanting more airtime, Dad learned to fly hang gliders in rhe l 970's. I then began 10 spend my Saturdays as his IV driver (I moved 1hrough that rating system pretty quickly) and rrusty Sherpa, lugging flight gear up overgrown mountainsides as dad pioneered flying sites.

It wasn't umil 1()87 that dad rook me 1andcm on his Dream (about tinie, Dad!). [ felt like I found my reason l<)r heing and have been addicted to flying ever since. 1 spem the next !wo summers lrnff~ and puffing up and down die sand dunes of my dad's training hill at Poinr Betsie, Michigan, wondering if I was ever to be in the air longer than i r rook me to climb the hill. While hard at work [], dad learned ro fly paraglidon my ers and became a certified instructor. l made the switch 10 paragliding and, with the boom in interest in the spon, was quickly apprenticed hy my dad as an instructor.

In 1992 ! moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming with rhe imcnt ro ski. I quickly discovered a small group of paragliding pilots should I say, they discovered me!) and some of' the most phenomenal /lying sites in rhe cou 1itry. (I was one of the first female pilots in Jackson llolc.) Shortly afrer I arrived, we started a paragliding club and became a chapter of the USHCA. Because of an explosion of interest in 0CTOBFR 'I 99S

paragliding in the Jackson area, and rny concern about friends reaching (riends to fly, my father and I also decided to start a paragliding school. I have spent the last three years teaching flying, selling paragliding equipment, working with our local USHCA chapter, working with other paraglid-ing schools, and trav· cling around the cou nrry and the world flying as much as possible.

1 have now been flying a paraglider and reaching paragliding since 1990. Because I am a second-generation pilot and lJSI-IGA supporter, however, USHGA has heen a household word in my family since I was a litrle girl. l have heard about and discussed with rny dad issues surrounding hang glid-since the I 970's. I closely followed the issues oC the A PA when I became a mern her in 1990, and very much supported its merger with the USHGA. In l ()94 I finally decided that maybe I had something to offor the lJSHCA. ft was f11ially time ro give something back to the organization which has worked so hard to govern the sporr that has become a major part of my life. I have been attending the biannual meetings of the USHCA ever since.

Although I have tried to keep up with the work of all the US HCA committees, J have been most active in the Safety and Ti,aining, Tmdem, 'lciwing and Paragliding Committees. My main interest and com· mitmen r lies in working to ensure safety and excellence i11 the training of our instrnctors and finurc paragliding pilots.

'JcJ that end, [ am currently involved with a subcorrunittce reviewing the change of the current three-tier paragliding rating system to a five-tier system modded after that used by the hang gliding pilots, With rhc restoration of Region 5, it is crucial rhat we have a voice among us to represent rhe particular concerns of the mountain states at the biannual USHCA BOD meetings. ft would make a great deal of sense to have a representative from Jackson I lolc, since we have almost 70 pilots living here our of a total of 254 in the whole of Region 5. l have worked hard

Steve Wertheimer: I flew farther than mx buddy all summer ,long. I thin k it's the Tangent.

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You'll find Tangents here .. , Chris Arai, 94 & 95 US National ,Champion John Pendry, 95. British National Champion 6 ms in the top 10 at the 95 US Nationals Gibbo # I plui 3 more Tf(s in the top 5\at the EC Challenge

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to further the growth and safety paragliding and will continue to do so if elected as your Regional Director.

Whatever your decision is, exercise your right and your responsibility to express your opinion VOTE.

REGION 6

RON KENNEY

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REGION 9

PETE LEHMANN

INCUMBENT

For those who arc lucky enough not to know me, let me briefly introduce myself: I am one of Region 9's rwo current Direct:ors, and against better judgment and due to a lack of alternative candidates, I am again standing for reelection. J am an active, and highly experienced hang glider pilot with my principal interests being cross-country flying and competition. I do not fly paragliders, and know very little about them, as they hold no interest for me. So to the extent rhat your interests are focused on paragliding, l cannot he the articulate and knowledgeable advocate that I like to think I am in hang gliding matters.

In addition to my experience as a pilot and broad knowledge of the sport, l bring to the Board of Directors a conviction that an eastern Region's interests arc sufficiently distinct that they need to be articulated at BOD meetings. Our flying sites, conditions and pilot populations are sufficiently different from other Regions that someone must speak up to defend our specific inter· ests. Thar l do. Finally, J bring to rhe position of Regional Director the principal asset required of one who occupies that august position: l can afford the plane tickets and associated costs of attending the Board of Director's meetings. Case closed.

Please vote for me.

REGION 10

MATT TABER

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REGION 11

HUNT

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If elected I will accept the position of USHGA Director for Region J l. As a vol·· umecr on the Board of Directors I know rhat there are limits to what we can do, but we strive to have an effect. l am proud to have some accomplishments at the national, regional and local levels. The hang gliding simulator program I initiated has done well, and is now a widely traveled tool. I .ookout Mtn. Flight Park/Matt Taber deserves a great deal of crcdir for donatiug the simulator itself and Jeff Elgart at the office should be noted for tracking and tending to the program. I managed to persuade RR Rodriguez to set up a communication forum via an e-mail bulletin board. Soaring@lswr.edu has heen a success in the Region and an invaluable tool in such instances as coordinating an aerotowing rour through Texas. I have helped to add new sites over the years, such as Junction and Big Spring airports, which have seen events organized by the North Texas Hang Gliding Association and rhc Houston Hang Gliding Association. l also maintain reference information 011 current, past, and potential flying sites. Currently, l am Chairperson of the 'lcJwing Committee and am striving ro make sure our system for administering towing programs is clear and documented.

In short, J am rc;idy to continue the efforts I have been making to date and remain accessible and helpfrtl to all levels in the USHCA.

DAVE BROYLES

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'T'his particular Regional Directors elcc" tion occurs while a lot members are unhappy. Most of you know my views about "THE WAIVER." T think that it or something like it is necessary for the advancement of the sport, but I feel that it could be worded better and could have been better introduced to the membership.

As many of you know, ] have been to the last four BOD l also represented the USHGA at rhc EAA Sun 'n Fun fly··tn and twice at the EAA fly-in at Alliance Airport in hnt Worth. [ was National Ply-"In Committee Chairman for one year, and have been very active in the

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Safety and 'frailling Committee, working to get the rating requirements for paragliding to parallel those hang gliding, so that the ratings frir hang gliding and paragliding mean the same thing. l believe that J have accomplished a lot rnw;ird my goals for hang gliding and paragliding, which have been to allow the two sports to mesh so that they may be seen as two different aspects of the same thing.

To that end, 1 am now a certified paragliding instructor as well as an advanced hang gliding instrnctor. I am clearly comrnined to the advancement: oC both types of wing.

Jf T am elected, regardless of my own views, I will carry your valid concerns to the BOD meetings and give them a fair presentation to the BOD, and then I will do my best to represent and act in the best .interests of Region 11.

In a less serious vein, the picture here shows me at Sun 'n Fun standing next to G.W. Meadows. He's the guy in the helmet ,md harness. I'm rhc one with tbe funky paragliding boots. This picture in no way is meant to imply that C.W endorses me for Regional Director. It just means that when G.W. is hooked into a glider and on a launch dolly, he can't keep me from stand. ing next to him.

I further promise that, if elected, l will make G. W. stand next to me and pose while l get ready to acrotow.

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© copyright 1995 by Dennis Pagen ineteen ninety-five is the year of the winglet.

Winglets are litrle devices - wings if yo u will - fastened to an aircraft's wing rips for the purpose of enhancing performance and handling. This year a number of such devices became available to the public as manufacturers sought to wring more performance out of their wings.

I had the opportunity to fl y extensively with two winglec systems: chose from Airwave and Coby which

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LEFT The Coby winglets or fins.

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LEFT: Jim Zeiset's green foam and monocoque winglet. BELOW The Wills Wing fiberglass winglet.

THE AIRWAVE WINGLETS This spring Airwave introduced their own wingler design. T hese rip additions are made from carbon graphite and weigh a scant 10 ounces. They plug into the standard Ai rwave wing rip with little fuss. You do nor have ro add velcro ro the tip, bur merely pop the wing strap off once ro slide a neoprene sleeve over the leading edge rube and add a bungee at rhe rip batten grommet. To put the rips on for fli ght yo u simply swing our an aluminum tongue from rhe winglers, sl ide it under rhe neoprene sleeve, ruck the edge of the winglet inside the sail and loop the bungee over the wingler uailing edge. Fir them once and yo u'll appeared on rhe Moyes gliders a couple of years ago. Here we present a review of what winglers can do for you and your quest for performance.

A LITTLE BACKGROUND Winglers are intended ro work by altering the flow of air at an aircraft's wing rips. The rips are of such interest because up ro half the drag during low-speed flight occurs due to losses at rhe rips."

Winglers were first analyzed and designed by Richard Whitcomb for Boeing jetliners about 20 years ago. Ar the rime they were known as Whitcomb winglers. Eventually rhe sailplane community began experimenting with winglers, bur ir wasn't until about five years ago that a refined design was completed for a Discus sailplane.

This design was developed through cur-andrry techniques, and che reason it rook so long is that there are many variables in wi nglec design. Some of these are size, sweep, raper, cwisr, cant, roe-in, chord and airfoil shape.

In the past two years a computer program has been developed by Dr. Mark Maumer at Penn Scace for designing sailplane winglers. Dr. Maumer is an expert on low-speed flight and has expressed much interest in hang gliding in the past. He is a sailplane pilot and recently completed a six-month stay in Germany sharing his wingler experience with sailplane manufacturers . Hopefully we can adapt his pro• Such dmg is known as induced drag and shows up as vortices and wake turbulence behind o wing We will be covering this subject and many more in 1111 upcoming series on hang gliding aerodynamics.

O CTOBER 1995

gram co hang gliders.

The first experiments with wing devices for hang gliders rook place in the 70's, and included drooped rips, vertical fins and ingenious vanes simulating a bird 's primary feathers.

However, these attempts were soon abandoned in favor of the quick gains which resulted from tighter sails, double surfaces and more barrens.

Abour five years ago the Coby fins appeared on the Moyes XS gliders. These winglers were intended co maximize glider control rather cl1an performance, as we shall see below. The first winglers that appeared co enhance performance, similar co chose on sailplanes, were devices designed by Jim Lee, first for his HP AT and later applied co his RamAir. Wills Wing has adopted Jim's design fo r use on their XC gliders.

see char it's easier done than said.

The Klassic winglecs come in a velour carrying bag for protection. They aren't as fragile as a feather but should be top loaded only. They are necessarily constructed to be light ro reduce np mema.

Bur how do they fly and are they worth cl1e expense? To begin with, ic feels as though the glider has more span and dihedral when rhe winglecs are installed. This is as it should be, because improving efficiency at the tips moves the lift distribution ourboard. Bur this virtual addition of span does nor degrade handling as it wo uld if we merely added a few feet of wing, for tip weight, drag dampening and flexibility remain largely unchanged . So what you get is rhe benefit of a higher aspect ratio wing with-

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out the handling penalty The Klassic [ initiates roll as easily with as without. the Once a mrn is ini1 iated the glider with tends to stabilize bet· tcr at the chosen bank angle. It also coordinates better and is less likely to get knocked one way or the other. This result is probably due ro the dihedral effect. I Hnd this enhanced "locking-in" trait 10 be especially useful in air.

M ininrnm sink rate is improved by prnperly and applied winglcts. On an early trial wi1h the winglets, my tips were twisted downward too much and I could nor slow down the glider in a rnrn. Once I adjusted them properly the addition or appeared to improve sink rate, horh straight ahead and when rhermaling. ·fo test a subtle cfh:ct in a glider I ofren make rhc change to one side only and fly it f1·om a training hill for reasons. If the changed side lifts more, the change is an improvement. With winglc1s I didn't have 10 m the training hill, for rwo pilots (who will rcm:iin nameless) tested first.

One pilot a 1ip through a tree at Sandia and wiped off his winglct. the other pilot clipped another glider at the Chelan Nationals and sent his winglcr spiraling downward. Borh gliders handled flne with Emboldened by their impromptu experiment, l took a only one flight only the right winglet installed. l found turns to either frlt similar in roll force and rate. In straight Hight, [ found the lefr (the one without the rip) stalled first. This indicated to me that l may able to slow the glider more with winglcts installed. Finally, dura dead calm l:inding with a fost flnal, l found rhc right noticeably, indicating it w;1, gliding better. performance also occurs at rhc slow end of an aircrafr's spectrum. glide r;irios is very difficult without multi· side-by-side flights in still air. However, it is my perception that Klassics wirh winglcrs were copping a better glide than those without in the long imer thermal runs at the S;rndia Classic. This apparent improvement in doesn'r just appear at best glide speed, for by enclosing the KTassic's tip, less drag results all the way up to dive speeds. ff you've been casting around for an inkling of performance improve· mcnt, and believe as some or us do that there's no major difference between we th,1t you try adding winglcts. 'T'his is not easy to of course, you fly one of the models for which they come prc-manufoctured. With the Klassic the application is simple. It will cost you $:300 retail (introductory bur this is the price for composite molded items. Also consider how much you would be to spend for a glider wid1 improved performance.

a while rn dampen our. My experience flying the Coby fins nndcr tow indicates that such yawing is eliminated. Some gliders arc harder to tow than others due to their yaw/roll coupling. If your glider tends to osciJ. late under tow, I recommend the Coby flns.

In rhc same vein, if you have a hard time keeping your glider straight with the bar below your chest, you should try adding the Some of these yaw/roll oscillations arc the result of poor Liming and control on the p;m of rhe pilot, bm some gliders can only be cilmcd down when they start oscillating in rnrbulencc by slowing up. JJ you don't want to have to fly slower, try the Coby fins.

The main drawback to these Hns is their initial installrncn1. You must sew a properly placed patch on each wing tip. You probably could do this by hand, bm the best idea is to take your sail ro a seamstress with proper equipment. The fins come with complete directions for patch attachment. Once the paLC:hcs arc on you cm quickly install the fins during setup hy slipping them under the patches and closing the vclcro tabs. yaw stability, you wish to get a set or fins to enhance your contact John Coby at:

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You may rcc1ll the shark ftn 1hat appeared on 1he XS gliders a few years hack. These were placed inboard from the tips toward the trailing edge. The primary purpose of these tips is to elimi · They perform their job by creating more force 011 rhc that yaws fi.i1w,ml and thereby pull it hackward. You cm think of these f1ns as the on the bottom of a surfhoard it directional stability.

The bcncflt of the: ( Hns is that they provide enhanced yaw st.ahilwithour the performance penalry accompanying the addition of more sweep. Where is this most uscfi.il/ Two spccif1c situations I can think of arc when towing and in the case of a glider at higher speeds (PIO's if you will).

During air-to-air towing (cspcci,11ly with faster I have seen pilots get into a rolling action (Durch rolling) which takes 0CTOI31R 199[-;

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BEGINNER RATINGS PILOT: City, State; lnstrnctor/Scl,ool Region I KIEL, MIKE: Scmlc, WA; J. Reynolds/Far Up HC KOEHMSTEDT, MICHAEL: Chickaloon, AK; J. Wallace LF.ONARDI, DANTF: Seattle, WA; R. McKcm.ic/High Adventure Region 2 CLARK, JOHN: Boulder Creek, CA; R. Palmon/Sky's The Limit FLANNERY, ANTHONY: Menlo Park, CA; L Alexander/Mission HOWARD, BOB: Redway, CA; T. Cadora/Mission Soaring Center JACOB, KELLY: Frcmo11t, CA; T. C:adora/Mission Soaring Cenrer KREMER, BRENT: Seaside, CA; A. Torrington/Western HG NFWTTT, DAVID: Oakland, CA; P. Denevan/Mission Soaring Center SIMPSON, GORDON: San Obispo, CA; C. Rabam/Western He; SKOKAN, DAVE: Redwood City, C:A; I .. Alexander/Mission Soaring Center VAN SICKLE, BEN: Anderson, CA; E. Mies/Echo Poinr Aviation Region 3 ASHMORE, USA: Encinitas, C:A; R. Mitchell/The Eagles Wings BROWN, DENNIS: Mira 1.oma, CA; R. McKcm.ie/1 ligh Advernurc IHJRKE, JOHN: San Diego, CA; .J. Ryan/I ICC: CHEVALIER, DAVID: Pulrnlani, HI; J. Greblo/Windsports COHEN, KEITH: Hollywood Hills, CA; D. Quackenbush/True Flight De BRUIN, MJCHIF.L: Santa Barbara, C:A; M. Jones/Florida I-IC FREDERICK, TIM: Htmtingtott Beach, CA; R. McKenzie/High Adventure 1-IAI.L, WILLIAM: Bonita, CA; B. Weaver/Kitty Hawk Kites HASSE, lJLRICH: l.ancastcr, CA; A. Beem/Windspnrts I-IAZNEDL, CIIARLES: Arcadia, CA; A. Beern/Windsporrs HENSON, BRAD: 1.al,cwood, CA; P. Phillips/Lake FJsinorc Sports HURTT, CHRIS: ( ;Jendalc, CA; A.lkern/Windsports JORDAN, FAWN: Lake Elsinore, CA; P. Phillips/Lake Elsinore Sports KIELY, AARON: Pasadena, CA; A. Becm/Windsports KIELY, MELINDA: Pasadena, CA; A. Bccm/Winclsports McDOWELL, RANDY: Trabnco Canyon, C:A; R. McKenzie/High Advcmurc SIEBERT, DANIEL: Mission Viejo, CA; R. McKenzie/High Adventure VOELl<EL, ANDREW: Venice, Ci\; R. McKenzie/l ligh Adventure Region 4 CHERNICK, MICHAEL: Coodyear, AZ; R. DcSrephcns/Zoni L!ENEMAN, STEVE: Phoenix, Al.; I). Cordon/ Adventure Sports Tours ROOTS, EDWARD: Chandler, A°/.; B. I-lolmes/Sky Masters STIELY, JAMES: Sconsdalc, AZ; R DeStephens/7.onic

Region 8 IWLER, KEVIN: Waterbury, CT: B. Davidson/Tek Flight Prod CHAN, JOHNSON: Boston, MA; J. Nicolay/Morningside FP PERRY, ELMER: New Milford, CJ; I\. David.son/'J'ck Flight Prod REDMAN, TRENT: Boston, MA; R. Immordino/Kitty Hawk Kites ROBINSON, NATE: Glastonbury, CT; C:. DttPaul/Kirty Hawk Kites Region 9

COMINGS, DAVID: l'itt.sburg, PA; A. Clover/Lookout Mtn Fl' DUNN, BRANDON: Peterstown, WV; S. We11d1/Blue HAAS, JEFFREY: Alexandria, VA; R. Immordino/Kitty l [awk Kites MEADOWS, JAMES: Taren mm, PA; J. Tindle/Miami He; MEEHAN, JOHN: Columbia, MD; R. 11:tys/Maryland School of HG MONEYMAKER, STEVEN: Millsboro, DF; ll.Wcavcr/l(iny Hawk Kites NATZET, MAXI MILLIAN: Ocean City, Ca; C:. Du Paul SALEM, DAVID: Arlington, VA; S. Wendt/Blue SIIORTRIDGE JR., ROBERT: Chcstcrftcld, Vi\; Thornron/Kiuy Hawk ST--HJI.ER, REX: Ccrmantown, MD; C. Thornton/Kirty Hawk Kites THOMAS, JOHN: Salisbury, Mll; R. Hagewood/Kiny Hawk Kites Region 10 BARON, LEONARDO: Atlanta, Ci\; T. Mm FP BROCK, CHRIS: Knoxville, TN; C. Thorcson/l.ooko111 Mtn FP CIZEK, MARK: l Inntsvillc, AL; J. Cook/Rocket Ciry Air.sports CORDES, PATRICK: FPO, AA; A. Bloodworrh/J.ookour Mtn Fl' EDMUNDSON, PAUL: Birmingham, Al.; T. 1-lager/Lookom Mtn FP GARPOW, WENDY: Newman, (;A; R. Immordino/Kitty Hawk Kites GOLDBERG, MICHAEL: l;r. Lauderdale, fl.; F. Foti/Miami !IC GRAY, THOMAS: Kill llevil Hills, NC; R. Immordino/Kitty llawk Kites GREEN, DAVID: Clarksville, TN; T. llagcr/Lookom Mm FP HAMBY, JERRY: Montgomery, Al.; T. l Ltgcr/1.ookolll Mtn Fl' JAMES, STEPHEN: Ch:111:rnooga, TN; C. Thorcson/1.ookom M rn J,'J' THOMASSON, JASON: Chananooga, TN; C:. Thoreson/Lookout Mtn Fl' WALL, MIKE: Charr:mooga, TN; i\. (;lowr/1.ookour Mm i:l' Region 11

ALLBRITTON, JAKE: Ausrin, TX: J. 1-lunr/Rcd River Aircraft BALI., NANCY: Ausrin, TX; f. 1-hmr/Red River Aircrafi DYKES, GREG: Austin, TX; .J. Hum/Red River Aircrafi LIPPA, PAUL: Austin, TX; ( Hunr/Red River Aircraft WOOD, PATRICK: Shrcvq)ort, I.A; A.Clover/1.ookolll Mrn Fl' Region 12

LAUDUCCI, HRTAN: Somerset, NJ; B. l lagewoocl/Kirry Hawk Kites MORRISSEAU, MICI-IAEL: Rochester, NY; P. Fournia/Rclrstr Arca Flyers RINA! .DJ, ADNAI.DO: New York, NY; S. Makrinos/lkaros Sport Aviation

NOVICE RATINGS Region I ERZAR, FRANK: Searrlc, WA; R. Cclfan/Drcam Flight KIEL, MIKE: Seattle, WA; J. Reynolds/ Far I I c; ]-JOWELL, LUCAS: Lander, WY;/,. ,A •• :"'''/\'Vf.". .,,-,.t, LEONARDI, DANTE: Seattle, WA; R. Mc:Ke11zic.:/llird1 Region 2 QUAM, CURTIS: Westwood, CA; R. l.co11:ml/Advcnrnrc Sporrs SCHULER Ill, LOUIS: Oakland, CA; l'. /\ndcrson/'J'he Soaring Center McCONACHIE, JON: l.os Carns, CA; P. llcncvan/Mission Soaring SIMPSON, GORDON: San Obispo, CA; C:. Rabant/Wcstern IIC SCHMIDT, DENNIS: Newark, C:A; D. Yom/Mission Soaring Center Region :I BROWN, DENNIS: Mira Loma, C:i\; R. McKcnzie/1-ligh Adventure BURKE, JOHN: San Diego, C:A; J. Ryan/I-I( ;c De BRUIN, MICHIEL: Santa Barbara, (;A; M. Jones/Florida HG FREDERICK, TIM: Huntington Beach, Cl\; R. McKenzie/High Adventure HURTT, CHRIS: c;lcndale, Ci\; A. lleern/Windsport.s McDOWELL, RANDY: Trab11co Canyon, CA; R. McKenzic/11iglr Adventure SIEBERT, DANIEL: Missin Viejo, CA; R. Mckcnzic/l·ligh Adventure SLOAN, LARRY: Lchcc, CA; /\.Been/ Windsports VOELKEL, ANDREW: Venice, C:A; R. McKc:nzie/High Advenrmc

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PORTER, STEVE: Elkhart, KS; R. Kenney/Prairie Hang Gliders HANC CIIIJINC

BRADLEY: Silverthorne, CO; '/,. Majors/Wasatch Wings DICKERSON, Silverthorne, CO; Z. Majors/Wasatch Wings STIELY, Scottsdale, AZ; R. DcStephcns/Zonie HG TRACY: Colo. Springs, CO; M. Windsheimer/Golden Wings STEVE: Palatine, lL; A. Mamas/Spectrum DVORAK, ANDREW: West Chicago, IL; A. Bloodworth/Lookout Mm FP DVORAK, nILI.: West Chicago, IL; T. lfagcr/Lookout Mtn FP WIXOM, MICHAEL: Adell, WI; ll. Kushner/Raven Sports ALAN: Sherman, CT; D. Mcyers/Mounrain Wings I JONG, ANDREW: Boston, MA; JtCnrho/Morningsidc Fl' PERRY, ELMER: New Milford, CT; B. Davidson/Tek Flight Prod Sinking Springs, PA; B. Umstattd/Sky High DAVID: Pittsburg, PA; A. Glover/Lookout Mm H' McNULTY, JIM: York, PA; R. Hays/Maryland School of HG MEADOWS, Tarenmm, PA; J. Tindle/Miami I-Jc; THOMAS, Ashland, KY; C. DuPaul/Kiny Hawk Kites Region 10 BARON, LEONARDO: Atlanta, GA; T. Hagcr/Lookom Mm FP BROCK, CHRIS: Knoxville, TN; C:. Thoreson/Lookout Mm FP CIZEK, MARK: lfuntsville, AL; J. Cook/Rocker City Airsports CORDES, PATRICK: FPO, AA; A. Bloodworth/Lookour Mm FP DVORAK, ANDREW: West Chicago, IL; A. Bloodworth/l.ookom Mm FP EDMUNDSON, PAUL: l\irmingham, AL; T. Hager/Lookout Mtn FP FRANZ, KATHERINE: Kill Devil Hill, NC; B. Weaver/Kitty Hawk Kites GOLDBERG, MICHAEL: Ft. Lauderdale, FL; F. Foti/Miami HG GREEN, DAVID: Clarksville, TN; T. Hager/Lookout Mtn FP HAMBY, Montgomery, AL; T. I lager/Lookout Mm Fl' JAMES, Chattanooga, TN; C. Thoreson/Lookout Mm FP RIPLEY, MARY: Lookout Mm, GA; M Taber/Lookout Mtn Fl' TAYLOR, PETER: Nags Head, NC; C. Dul'anl/Kitty Hawk Kites THOMASSON, JASON: Chattanooga, TN; C. Thorcson/Lookom Mrn Fl' WALL, MIKE: Chau:inooga, TN; A. "caovcr/Lookout Mtn FP

Region 8 TRUDEAU, GARY: Cheshire, MA; J. Nicolay/Morningside FP Region 9 STROBEL, RANDY: Dayton, OH; J. Simmers/Ohio Region 10 BELL, TOM: Alpharetta, CA; R. Hubbard BULLOCK,JIM: Miami, FL;_). Tindle/Miami HC; COUPE, MICHAEL: Greenville, SC; R. Brown/Quest Air CROFT, ADRIAN: Miami, fl,; M. Jones/Floricb HC Inc McCARTNEY, DALE: Dunlap, TN; M. Jones/Florida HG Inc Md.ELLAND, MATTHEW: C:harlonc, NC; B.llunil/Ultralighr

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article andphotos by Chris Dominy arved out by glaciers from the last ice age, Lake Chelan meanders 42 miles through the North Cascade mountain range. On the easternmost shores of the lake lies the small community of Chelan, Washington. In the summertime, Northwesterners flock to Chelan for swimming, boating, biking and hiking. But, pilots across the globe come here for hang gliding.

Sailplanes and hang gliders have been rowing on the flats of eastern Washington, and hang gliders have been flying the butte for many years. Bue, in the last two years, Chelan has received a plethora of soaring attention. In 1994, Chelan hosted the women's worlds, which was an overwhelming success. This year, the paragliding nationals and the hang gliding nationals were held here, and nestled between the two events was the an n ual Chelan XC C lassic.

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ABOVE: In the background is the Columbia River Valley at 400-500 feet MSL and to the right are ''the flats" at 2,500 feet MSL. Note the darker green orchards in the river valley.

LEFT Josh Cohn climbs out in his ''dope chute" over the "ants in the pants" launch.

In the background is the Columbia River, Farnham Canyon, the flats and lots ofnice cumies. Josh broke the state tandem recmd with Kari Castle on Day 4.

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tailwi nd. T h e day finished with Ninereen ni nery-five proved ro be a difficulr year for big comperi" some supe rb fl igh rs . Ten pilo ts rions because of good old morher made it over 100 miles and into narure. Bur for rhe Chelan XC Canada. Ac the front of the pack Classic rhe wearher was phenomewas John Pirc , wh o fl ew 136.4 miles (e igh r miles we re thro ugh nal. Six back-ro-back days of grear rai n, hail and generall y nasry conflying made rhis year's rournament di rions). Butch Peachy sto p ped one of rhe besr Classics in rhe hisroshort of the overdevelopment, rakry of the event. Sixry-rhree contesing second fo r rhe day wirh 11 9.1 tants flew 11,946 miles in six days.

T here were 2 1 100+ milers, and 16 m iles, and Sran Roberts was close 70+ mile triangles. Two state behind wi th 117.1 miles. O rher paragliding records were broken, as notewo rrhy efforts were two state well as many personal records. And paraglidi ng reco rds. T he fi rst was we raised over $1,200 for the set by Brian Webb with a 104.2Cloudbase Co u ntry Club to premile open-distance flighr. T he secserve and maintain this beautiful ond was ser by Josh Cohn with a 64.6-mile ta ndem w it h Ka r i flyi ng site.

Castle.

The forma t of the meet is fairly simp le. Your bes r fo u r out of six d ays are scored. Ten poinrs are awarded for each mile flown, with a DAYS 1.33 multiplier for our-and-rerurns Co ndirions looked great, and a 1.5 m ulti plier for triangles.

One hundred addirional points are light and variable wirh nice cumuRight to left: john Pitt, I st; john Greynald, 2nd; Bill Soderquist, 3rd. awarded for reru rns ro the ai rport lous development. Triangles were or junkyard landing zones . Tasks rhe choice of the day, and local can be changed by the pilot at any hero Tom Johns rook the day with rime, even while in fljghr. (This was especially an impressive 77.6-mile triangle. Kevin Dutt Loren headed easr for 7 1 miies to cake second place. Dave Lierle chose rhe same djrecrion important on day four because a brisk sourh rook a close second wirh a 75.3-mile triangle. wind kicked up and almost everyone decided And lasr year's winner, M ike D aily, tied for and posted a respecrable 67.2-miler ro bring to go north.) rhird wirh John Pitt wirh a 72. 1-m ile triangle. in third for rhe day.

Ar the end of day five the scores were close.

John Pitt was solidly in firs t place, followed by rhe ever-present Wayne Leurh. To rhe chagrin DAY ONE DAY THREE of some hang glider pilots, clinging ro third The rournament started slowly, as high cirLighr and variable winds were forecast, nice was Ausrralian paraglidin g aficionado Brian Webb. rus clouds encouraged most of the field to cumulous clouds were developing, and ir linger on launch. Pilors started punching off looked like classic Chelan summer weather. the h ill between 2:00 and 3:00 pm, only ro Sixry pilots managed ro escape the butte and find marginal lift and a 10- to 15-mph southfly a total of 2,583 miles for rhe day. John Pirc DAY6 west wind. However, almosr half rhe pack regained rhe overall lead, after a disappointing managed ro make it away from the burre.

Wearher on the final day of the comperirion day two, by was perfecr. Many pilors were wirhin miking completing a 72.1-mile triangle and winning Jo h n Pitt rook the day by staying wirh the lighr thermals and drifting 64.4 miles ro rhe disrance of rhe top spots, and this was the day rhe day. Wayne Leuth was close behind wirh a norrh, jusr shy of Tonnaskec. Your humble 72.4-mile partial rriangle, and Kevin Durr ro make big points. N inereen pi lots scored author and rournament direcror managed ro posted an impressive 102.1-mile open-disover 1,000 points on this day, including nine scratch his way 35.3 miles ro the east for a sectance flight ro rake third.

100+ milers. Jim Zeiser and Warren Burgess ond place finish for the day, followed closely flew rhe longest triangles of rhe competition at

by Raymond Broad with 35.2 miles.

78. 1 miles, and ried for firs r place for rhe day.

Tom Johns, shadowed by D avis Straub, flew DAY FOUR the identical triangle of rhe previous day fo r DAY TWO High clouds made it look like a repear of 77. 6 miles and ried for third for the day. Bur, day one. Bur, as the day progressed, cumies John Pitt was derermined to hold on to his Conditions looked much more desirable, scarred developing to rhe norrh. Pilots scarred lead, and finished sevenrh for the day wirh a but ir was a little breezy. More than two-thirds 122-mile flight. Ave raging m ore rhan 100 bailing off the hill ar 2:30 ro find light lift and of rhe field made it across rhe river and our on miies for his besr fo ur flights, John scored an strong drift. However, after escaping rhe butte course. Bill Soderquisr fought off the sourhoursranding 4,947 poinrs fo r firs r place in rhe nice cloud srreers ser up over rhe Okanogan rournament. After missing rhe fi rsr two flying Valley ro rhe norrh. The pilots who could wesr wind and made a 55.5-mile partial triangle ro cake high score for rhe day. Conrad make it our found strong lift and a 20 mph days, Joh n Greynald surprised everyone by continued on page 50...

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by Mark "Forger" Stucky key ingredient of consistent cross-co untry success is knowing where you are and where yo u want to go - the basic precept of navigation . Many first-time crosscountry pilots are surprised when terrain they think they are familiar with appears completely foreign from a few thousand feet AGL. One of the essential elements of navigating over

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unknown terrain is a good map.

Photo J - Cut the map to size and add notes and appropriate highlights.

You can't just use a map that flaps in the breeze; you need a hang gliding map or one that is both functional and aerodynamic.

If you have a chase crew it is imperative that yo u both sing from the same sheet of music. Do not make the mistake of having a very detailed topographical chart for yourself while leaving yo ur chase crew armed with a road atlas. Nothing is more confusing and irritating co either parry than referring to a road that is not on the other person's map!

The first step in making your X-C map is selecting what type of chart to use. T here are myriad maps to choose from: Aircraft Sectional Charts, U.S. Geological Survey Topographical Maps, Defense Mapping Agency Charts, and conventional road maps. All types have their advantages and disadvantages; yo u need to pick the type that works best for your site and type of flying.

Disadvantages Too small to use for long-distance flights o aviation features Remarks Great for rugged terrain and shorter X-C flights. May be paraglider pilot's map of choice.

DEFENSE MAPPING AGENCY CHARTS

AIRCRAFT SECTIONAL CHARTS Available from local airport FBO's, flying schools, aviation catalogues Cost: $7.00 Scale: 1:500,000 (a good scale for a 100mile flight)

Photo 2 (top) - Applying the map to the laminate reduces air bubbles. Photo 3 (center) Adhesive velcro completes the airfoil shape.

Photo 4 (bottom) - The finished product.

Available from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Call (3 01) 436-6990 and ask for the free DMA Public Sales Catalogue of Aeronautical Charts & Publications.

Cost: $4.75 Scales: Joint Operational Graphic QOG) 1:250,000 Tactical Pilotage Chart (TPC) 1:500,000 (same as sectionals)

Advantages Topography (large scale) Major landmarks Airports, special-use airspace, low-level military training routes, etc.

Radio navigation aids Latitude and longitude scales Disadvantages Does not show smaller roads Only major mountains are named C luttered with data and symbols often extraneous to hang gliding Remarks Great for flying near major airports or with aviation GPS units.

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY CHARTS Available from hiking/outdoor sports stores Cost: $5 .00 Scale: 1:50,000 Advantages Show virtually all roads and trails Topographical resolution good enough to plan routes for best lift Shows all landmarks Latitude and longitude scales

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was easy for her to sray abc:;un my pos1tmn and for both of 11s to ga11ge rny progress, lt is often a good idea to add retrieval information rn the back of the rnap. You might include phone numbers of clt1b mem· hers, x.c pilots, rural police departments, answering machine codes, etc Ir is handy having all yom information 011 one rcien,nc.:e document.

Do 1101 show FAA sncc1aJ··t1:sc: .,u, ""·L Afrcr you have completed the map demi lB, D, & E airspace:) flight.II ing, cut ir to final size. If you arc planning a Do nol show military low-level training flight longer than I 00 miles on a seclio11al· romc:s sized charr then you may want to consider making a double-sided chart, The best plastic laminate I've found is clear contact paper Remt1rhs which is availabk at any department store in the kitchen sect ion DMA charts arc a good compromise between topos and section .. (look fiir the shclflining paper rack), I have tried other plastic Jami· ak JOC's arc best for singlc-sidccl maps of' up to 50 miles, TPC's frir up to I 00 miles. The DMA has the entire globe charted (you natcs hm contact paper is inexpensive, stays attached without cracking after repeated bending, and can he written on with ink. never know where the next war will be) so they arc a good source Cut the laminate several inches larger than the map and lay rhc for X C maps prior to leaving on an imernational hang gliding plastic sticky side up on a table I've frmnd it is easier to control rhc safari, lamination and minimize air bubbles ii' I apply the map to the plastic instead of vice versa, Hold the map vertically and slowly lay it on top of the plastic, starting from one end and liglnly smoothing it wit Ii your free hand (photo Do not press hard until you have picked the map up and inspected it for any gross bubbles or gaps (you cm Available from multiple sources (supermarkets and mini-mans arc still peel the paper back and reapply it ar this stage), Once sat1s11ccl, good sources frJr local maps) lay another sheet of plastic on the table and apply the other side of' Scales: the map to ir, Vinally, smooth the map with firm strokes, pushing any small air hubbies to the edges, The laminate will adhere better and be more resistant to moisture ii' you leave a 1/4" border of' plastic around Can rbc bcsr indication of quality of rct rieval roads the perimeter of the map (photo Last, you need to fasten the map to your glider, Cm several small 1)isad/J?lntages 1/2" wide strips of adhesive vclcro. Apply the "hook" vclcro to the Minimal topographical information trailing edge and sides of one side of the map, Push the "pile" vclcro Only major landnwrks to the already applied vclcro and remove the plastic covering from the No information together (photo adhesive, Now fold the map over and press the No lati tudc/longirudc in formation You should now have an airfoil .. shapcd chart will streamline itself to your dowmubc or basetubc (photo 4), Remm·lcs An alternative to laminating a map arc the clear plastic chart pro· Cood for flatland X-C flying in non-special-use airspace. Lack of tccrors frrnnd at many outdoor sporting goods shops. A similar prod .. latirude/longin1dc information makes use of GPS harda. ucr available ar many ski shops is a vclcro---fastcned map case that wraps around your forearm, Designed to hold an unfolded trail map, The scale of the map you use is dependent upon how far you plan it will also hold a small X-C chan, to fly, You want ;1 map with as much detail as possible but nor so as to be co11h1sing or cumbersome to use in flighL Decide what l lave a good X-C Hight, you need and pick rhc type of map that best suits your needs, Once yo11 decide which map to use you should modify it for your use, First, trim the map to a working say, a couple of feet on each side, Your final niap should not be any larger than 12" x 24». If you know you will follow a set route than you can ofrc11 trim rhc width A precision for the serious pilot. down ro as linlc as six inches, Rugged, dependable and easy to read. add any landmarks, airspace limits, or anything else that be of benefit (pboto I). If 1 am using a road map l'll transcribe Airspeed lnclicatoi ... $23.50 NEW! SMALL HALL Long Bracket...... . $7.00 PATENT PENJJING! Great for at a couple of latitude and lo11gi1t1dc lines so I can more readily Short Bracket ........... $6.50 hand-held wind mcas11rcrncnt or paraglidcr Airspeed plot my position with a GPS. Knowing how far you've flown can Indicator using Bracket. motivate yon to fly li.mher, so use a compass and draw hash marks or Small Hall .. . .. .. S23.50 arcs every 10 miles frnm your launch poinL When making my Parnglidcr Bracket ..... $6.50 Now available: Small Hall for hang gliders, 0 to 70 mph Owens Valley map f noticed rbat frJllowing the standard route nonh Hall BroUicrs from Wall's Point there was a major mountain peak every live miles, I P.O. Box IOI0-11, Morgan, UT 84050, USA highlighted and labeled each peak and drew small hash marks on the 5" Dia. ABS Plastic Wheels Mastercard I VISA I C.O.D Phone (80 I) 829-3232 Fax (80 I) 829-6349 $20.00/pair retrieval highway every IO miles. My wile had an identical map so it

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~y Scott Comeaux s I was loading my Jeep Cherokee Priday morning with camping gear, competition whatnots, food, drinks and clothes fi)r four days, the rain and overcast conditions overhead were really making me nervous. I had seen these crappy skies the last two days, and Jim Yocum and [ had a competition to run starting tomorrow. The all-too-familiar "if you put on a competition, you're sure to have bad weather" scenario was beginning to haunt me. Just then, Jim calls and tells me that in Craig (85 miles cast of Dinosaur) the weather is sunshine with beautiful cumies, and the stationary front that has been looming over Colorado could be moving east! Well, it did move east enough to give us two nice days and two okay days.

The Colorado Invitational Cup is designed to let pilots of different experience levels compete against each other on an equal basis. What this means is that a pilot who hasn't flown over 20 miles before, and is flying at his or her peak potential, could very well beat an old "salty dog" advanced pilot having an average day.

The scoring system goes like this: Pilots having previously flown 100 or more miles receive a handicap factor of 1; pilots having flown less than 100, but at least 50 miles receive a handicap factor of l.25; those who've flown less than 50, but at least 20 miles receive a handicap factor of 1 and those who've flown less than 20 receive a 2.0 handicap factor. For you "math-heads" who arc interested, here's the formula we came up with: P (C(m/g) x 1000) + 20 x n, with p,atotal # of points, C,handicap factor, g=task distance (miles), rn=task distance minus dis-

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tance landed from goal (miles), and n,., # of pilots making goal after rhe scored pilot (including the scored pilot). We've used this system for two years now, and everybody seems to be happy with it.

One thing's for sure this system, along with a "low-cost/high fun-factor" theme, entices new, aspiring XC pilots to try their hand at competition. This is one of the main reasons Jim Yocum and l started this thing in the first place. For their $35 ($50 late registration) entry foe, pilots received: a pilot package; awards and prizes for the top three finishers; daily prizes and raffles; a T-shirt; a laminated color map; an X-C clinic; a hamburger cookout/beer bash; and oxygen refills. As Paul Harvey would say, "Here's the rest of the story."

I was still a little nervous about the weather and how it might affect the attendance. But everything turned out great, seeing as we had a total of 39 pilots registered for this second annual ere. 'J'hc surprising thing was the regional diversity represented this year. A~ide from the 28 Colorado pilots, we had four from Utah, two from Wisconsin, and one each from Nebraska, New Mexico, Idaho, Alaska, and New Zealand. After Saturday morning late registration, we all headed up to Cliff Ridge launch.

Day one was looking very promising.

Although doudbasc was only at about 12,000' MSL (Dinosaur launch is at 8, I 00' MSL and July doudbascs arc often above 17,000' MSI.), the forecast called /cir southwest winds of l 5-20 mph aloft, with only a slight chance of ODing. A challenging task of 64 miles northeast of Cliff Ridge launch, where the Little Snake River crosses Moffat County Road 4, was

called for the day. Most everyone got up and on coarse, including two pilots on their very first X-C flights, Jonathan Miller and Dave Bauman. Way to go guys! It was a rough goal as no one completed even half the course. Dave Sharp won the day, frJllowcd close behind in points by Zac Majors (who bettered his personal best!) and Steve Rewolinski The rest of us couldn't get out of the valley between 'fanks Peak and Monument Highway, and were sucked down along County Road l 6E. Day two looked very similar to the previous one, with a slightly higher cloudbase, more westerly winds, and a greater chance of ovcrdevcloprncnt. The task committee called a more makeablc goal: Cross Mountain Bridge, 35.8 miles castnortheast oflaunch. Afrcr the pilots' meeting, Dave Sharp gave an informal X-C clinic for abom 45 minutes. lt was ;1 big hit and everyone walked away having gained some valuable knowledge about cross-country flying. Thanks Dave!

Because of switchy conditions on launch and increasing clouds, not everyone got off the hill. But for those who did it was a prcny good day with six people making goal. Dave Crabb and I were scratching some weak stuff together below launch and stayed with it until it turned on at Miner's Draw. At cloudbase we met up with Steve Rcwolinski, and the three of us made our way to 'fan ks Peak. There, T lcfr when the lift got weaker, while Dave and Steve slowly reached the wispics of the clouds. Just when I thought T had made a big mistake, I hooked a beaut that took me quickly ro l 3, l 00'. Tstarted my final glide, and about halfway there l saw Dave Sharp landing at goal. But where were Dave Crabb and Steve? I finally saw Dave behind and below me, racing fast to sneak past me into goal. It took all the bar stuffin' f had to stay in front and beat him by less than 30 seconds! Then Steve screamed it in a minute later, followed by Ken Grubbs the last two to cross goal and John Coyne. Qohn made it in 51 min u res!)

Day three's morning saw rain and clouds below launch, so everyone took their time having breakfast and loading up. By 11 :00 AM no one had gone up to launch because it looked so bad, but by HANC CUDINC

noon promising weather sent us all up the

hill The cloud cover was definitely clear·· ing, although was only 9,000' MSL. Unfortunately, ir was readily becoming apparent that the window of clearing weather was soon ro become overdeveloped again. A very short task of six miles south of launch to the intersection of County Road 16 west and Highway 40 was the call. Only about I 2 or so pilots got off before the sky dropped out and launch w,:nt over the back. I called the day (maybe a little too hastily) because of rhe numerous areas of rain, virga, lightning and potential gust fronts, which mean I that tomorrow would have t:o be used as a rain day. We all went back to rlie camping area (which was also the meet headquarters) that evening, and everyone was treated to beans, chips and a keg of beer. After the food was gone we raffled off a bunch of prizes; in fact, every competitor received at least one goodie. A good time was had by all, except for the poor soul who had w return the empty keg.

The wcad1er on the final day showed no ovc:rdevelopmcnt and beautiful cloud streets, but the winds were forecast: to be west-northwest at 10-15 mph and cloud base was only 500' above launch.

Massadona (25 miles east··Southcast of launch) was rhe task called, as everyone raced to get their gliders set up. By noon, launch conditions were beginning to

become switchy. Only two competitors (I was one of them) got off before the ridge became unlaunchable. Everyone else waited on launch for quite some time for conditions to change, but in the end Jim was forced to close launch and call the day.

Much to his disappointment, the other pilot (Paul Eckerson) who got off made ir three miles short of goal. add further insult, Tyler Perkins, who had already btoken down his hang glider, decided late in the clay to launch his paraglider (more than 45 degrees cross) and made goal! So, with only the first two days being valid, the final scores were tallied.

We'd like to formally acknowledge all the sponsors whose generosity in supporting a small meet like this is so very much appreciated. Please take the time to thank them, and by all nieans support them by buying their products, They are: Paul Ifamilton of Adventure Video, Mark and Paul Ferguson of Ball Vi.t.riometers, Scott Westfall of Bolder Flight, George Greer of Colorado Hang Gliding, Ludwig Goppenhammer of Golden Wings, Juan Corral of Moyes California, Ken Brown of Pacific Ai1wave, Dave Sharp of The Soaring the USFfGA, and Rob Kells of Wills Wing. Individually, we'd like to thank Terry and Chris Reynolds, Dave Crabb, and especially Mike Warden, who, among other things, rounded up prizes from eight local businesses. (If you know Dinosaur, that's about 95% of

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Steve R.ewolinski Scott Comeaux Dave Sharp 4) Dave Crabb 5) Ken Grubbs 6) Tim Collard 7) John Coyne 8) Leif Casey 9) Jason Shum I 0) Dusty Buckler 1 l) Paul Eckerson 12) Tim Denton 13) Bruce Guderian 14) Zac Majors 15) Bud Melaney ] 6) Mike Haynes 17) Jim Yocum 18) Peter Paulmann 19) "Iyler Perkins 20) Pfaff 12) Dave Baumann 22) Jonathan Miller Mark R.owland 24) Dave Robson Mark Clark

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weekend fly-in contests. Where else can you compete for so much, get a 20-page detailed sire guide, and have such fun for a flve-dollar enny foe? And the foe is into a fond to purchase a permanent the Black site some day.

If you haven't visited this great commu·· nity, with its "Welcome Tfang Gliders" signs and friendly folks, you should consider a trip there next summer.

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1e Sixth Annual 1995 Bang Gliding Capital of the West Fly-In started off June 1 with lots of wet weather for the first of four months offim

them!) And last, but not least, thanks to all the pilots who supported this fun-·oriented meet. I think it was a success, and everyone got their money's worth. Who knows, maybe next year's CIC could be a warm-·up for the Nat's.

flying and competition. But Contest Administrator Catherine Callaghan and the Lakeview Hang Gliding Committee had raised $1,700 in cash prizes, eight plaques, three Stringer's Winery gifi: packs and one very special award for the June to September X-C and random flight report drawings, plus all the Fourth of July holiday

We had 26 registered pilots by June 29, with a bunch more registering on the 30th after arriving for the weekend events. Ken Strong of Portland, Oregon won the $100 Best June X--C Flight award, sponsored by

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count, as the pilots were uot registered prior to their flights. They were good flights though.

Stephen Sauc1wein of Beaverton, Oregon took top honors for the day with a 21-miler from Sugar Hill. Steve reported launching at noon into mph winds! Ile only got to 9,700' on bis Pacific Airwave Magic I77 Full Race, with cloudbase estimated at only 11,000'. Our congratulations to Steve for a tough batt:le.

Gresham, Oregon tough competitor and J 99/i Lakeview money winner 'lc:rry placed second with a 15miler from Sugar Hill on his Sensor J 52.. He reported only getting to I 0,000'.

Third place went to the always rough-to-beat Shannon Raby of Sonora, California, who flew 13.75 miles on his mystery glider from Sugar Hill. Jim Spiering of Forest Grove was dose behind with 13.2 miles on his I-IP Shannon Rt1by, winner o/July 3 X-C rmd Most Accumulative AT 1 followed by Jim Woodward at Miles !lward. Contest !ldrninistrator Catherine Callaghan 10.5 on his Pac Air Klassic 155. Hang Ill Darrin Clay of Grants Pass, Oregon Day I of both the July X-C month /m:senting worked hard to sray with the big(ger) and the Fourth ofJuly Fly-In X-C colldogs, getting 9.0 miles heading northeast to test opened with weak winds from the unknown ship, was in rhird with a 22-miler Ft. Bidwell. Way to go, folks! We only had north on the ground, and east winds alofr. from 'fague's to the west side of the valley ar rhe base of the hills along Hwy I 40. Philip 91.35 miles reported for Day 2 by that That led pilots in all directions Hadley Ray and Ron '] bvalli tied for fourth with night.

Butte, 'fague's Butte, Black Cap, Sugar ]Jill and one of the two east-facing sites, Buck their 19.5-milers from 'fague's Bmte to Mtn. It was going to be a tough X-C clay, south of l .akeview. regardless of the si tc chosen, We registered Dwayne Hyatt, Ray Berger and Stephen 3 Sauerwein tried Buck Mtn., and Dwayne 84 more pilots on June 30 and July J. My On Day 3 Slwnnon Raby launched at beat Ray with 1 versus 13.1 miles. The guess is that we had 95+ in town for the 4:30 PM from Bhck Cap and headed south· other /lights were sledders from Black Cap holiday fly-in. east, getting to 12,900' on the way. He and Hadley. We had 175 miles reported frlr Jim Woodward from Morgan }Iill, edged out Nathan Whelchel For first with California, flying a Pacific Airwave Klassic the day by 13 pilots. his great flight of 56.6 miles down into 155 took first place for the day. He Nevada. He reported that he first flew launched from Tague's Butte at 12:00, 'fague's Butte and got drilled, then rhey 2 headed west, and landed at 5:00 PM l .6 went to Hadley and it was too crossed. miles west of Bly on Hwy 140, for a new They drove a total of 360 miles and owe a 'fogue's Butte record of 43.0 miles. Jim Day 2 opened wirh wh:it looked like big thanks to their driver, Mary Mendcnce. better conditions almost too strong, and reported northwest winds of 8-15 at Nmhan broke Jim Woodward's one-daylater definitely too strong. Iu fact, we had launch, with light thermals. He estimated old Tague's Butte record with a 56.46-miler! getting to 13,000' MSL This is the first ro postpone the Paragliding spot landing Nathan reports launching at 2: l 5 into known flight heading due west that we're comest because of the strong conditions. northwest winds mph, which he aware of; and we'll have to again (gladly) Very little radio traffic was heard during rhe described as light and variable. Many folks extend the map board. Good Hight, Jim! day, except 'faggart going over Fandango had already launched and been flushed. I-Te Nathan Whelchel of San Jose, Pass. That night it looked like Sugar Hill gor to l 0,450' on the way, with cloudbase California, ilying his Pac Air K4, rook secflights would be the only ones reported, but estimated at I 0,500'-1 1,500'. He got up in ond place with a 2(i-miler from Hadley the next morning's reports gave us some his first thermal and headed north along the Butte to the 'fague's Butte area. Shannon valid ones from Black Cap. rim. However, he found conditions puzRaby of Sonora, California, flying an 'lwo 49+ milers from Black Cap did not

I lunters Hot Springs. This was especially nice to see and well deserved, because Ken broke his ankle badly after his first three clays of Hying. How? He dropped his motorcycle on it. I [is winning flight was 31.9 miles from Hldley Butte in his Sensor on June 8.

Congrats, Ken, and sorry about rhc had break!

One of Eric Lane's sledders off Black Cap brought him the June $50 Random Drawing Award. This cash award was sponsored by The Landing earing place by Hnntcr's R.V Parle Pilots should remember to get those flight reports in if' they want a chance at the random hucks (even their really short flights). Also, rhe $1,000 "Grand X-C" is for rhe most accumulative miles flown from Black Cap over the four--month contest, so those two-mile sledders add up.

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r crowd of 50+ pilots, drivers, spouses, ,Jing, with cloud drift from the northkids and some locals. 'The daily best west, hur the wind from the so11thwest X-C plaques were donated by Java between thermals. He went over the Stop, Hunter's Hot Springs RV Park back where Tlwy 395 ems west and and Bob Lake's Midtown Gas. The found the thermals very 1urbulent all Most Accumulative Miles Flown over the way to a landing about five miles the three days plaque was donated by into Nevada. I le used a CPS to deter· Pizza Villa. This prestigious award was mine his exact mileage and the longi·· won by none other than Shannon tu de/latitude of his landing.

Raby, who flew 92.35 total miles. It is Nathan bad to develop a code (one interesting to note that Shannon did click frir yes and two fi:ir no) after a this at a different site every day. The short developed in his switch that pre· Joe Miller Memorial Sportsmanship vented foll voice transmission. He credir frff the whole coordination of his Award, donated by Summer Lakes Hot Springs (below Hadley Butte, the recflight to his Ha11g V driver, wife ommended LZ), went ro Luen Miller, Dchye, and says he tlii11ks he'll keep who gave up a day of flying to retrieve her. Grear flight, and co11grats on the new sire record, as well as your grear Shannon Raby.

The Chamber of Commerce, at driver!

Wayne made it from 'E1gue's the behest of Jules Gilpatrick, stunned to near I .akeview filr 16.3 miles, then my wife Sandy and me with an absolutely beautiful welded sculpture placed second in the Adjusted Distance of a near-vertically-banked hang glider Spot Landing Comest.' folk abom killing two birds with one stone. We on a polished rock base, crafred by only had 133.36 miles report for Jl!!ison Baumhefi'1er rtccepting her $ I00 and plaque for first Enzo Fatica. It is an absolutely stunplace in the hang f,liding adjusted distance spot landing contr:st. ning work or art. Jr was presented in Monday by late evening.

Conditions were less than desirable appreciation of our help in running the event over the last six years. Much of the land for better. for tlie J11ly 3 hang gliding spot landing Nineteen ninety-five will be the year credit for the last two years' success goes to contest, with strong winds at Black Cap. Catherine Callaghan, Recreation Planner Bm a few 11011-X-C pilots gave it a try remembered as the one that "separated the men from rhe boys" (and the women from for the Fremont Forest Service, our before the big and very appreciative crowd of locals and other pilots. A couple also did the men). For the first time since combinChairperson and Contest Administrator. some great wingovcrs, to the cheers of the Catherine is retiring after this year. Mike ing both sexes in one contest a lady "Spotmeister" Stevenson deserves our folks enjoying the spots, along with the live whupped all the guys. Allison Baumhefoer, thanks for giving up two days of serious band, burgers and Bud on tap in the all the way from Phoenix, Arizona, took X-C attempts in order to nm both spot Humcrs Hot Springs parking lot. for those rop honors, the first-place plaque, and a $100 award donated by Woods Unlimited. pilots who arc visiting Lakeview for rhc first landing contests.

Her landing was flawless as her baserube hit rime, this is :1 very popular event with the Lakeview sponsors include: Lakeview town folk. They get a chance to sec 11s do the ffog in the center, then her no-step flare ended with her up' nzx settling cleanly Lodge, Burger Queen, PTI our stu/Twidiout hcing in the way at Communications, Eagle's Nest, Hunter's onto her shoulders. We got it on tape and it launch. It's a small way of saying thanks frir Hot Springs R.V Park, the Java Stop, their support or our flying their skies. was a beauty. She only overshot by 12' 6" Pacific Power and Light, Indian Village, This is an Adjusted Distance spot landhardly noticeable in view of her techThorton's Drugs, Arrow Realty and Pronique. Great job, Allison! ing contest, with your USHGA hang rating came in second on his multiplied by yom glider factor ( I .0 /cir I .ine Building Supply.

When you visit Lakeview please considXrralire and 'fom Low rook third on his double surfaces), then multiplied by your er patronizing the local merchants who raw distance.: f'i'om the spot. If you land RamAir. Allison, Wayne and 'forn each support us, and thank them for being a short, it's your first footstep, and if you go received plaques donated by Coast to Coast sponsor. 'They need to know that we arc Hardware store, AA Cafe and Mile Hi Tire past the spot, your last step. Whacks, aware of their support. As 1 said at the whomps and bonks disqualify you. We & Diesel. want good technique first, within ] ()()' or beginning, what other hang gliding event the spot. Any pilot who thinks this is easy offers$ l ,700 in cash prizes, eight plaques in Lakcview's mile-high density altitude and three gifi: packs in return for a $5.00 entry fee, which is going to buy us an LZ? probably h:1sn't entered the event. It's If you haven't flown the eight sites in demanding, and some Hang !V's say it's too The Awards Ceremony was held on July Lakeview, you are in for a treat. tough against those Hang ll's, who often 4, and Catherine annot1nced the results to a 0CTOl31" 1995

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Wills Wing soaring equipment is

designed, tested and manufactured to withstand the demands of years of flying, The Wills W ing Z4 is the most completely equipped soaring harness available • all the options that you would pay extra for on another harness are standard on the Z4, For a full list of Z4 stan· dard features, and parachute choices, call or visit your localWIiis Wing dealer today.

S00Wt;St 81uericl,geAve. Or1.11ge CA 92665 Phone (71{) '98-63S9 FAX (114) '98-0647

GARMINGPS45 ~ 19 operi!le, Wa1e1 proof and weighs only 9 ounces. 250

~am.meric waypoint~ 9 nearest

w.aypoin.1s. 20 reversille toU'.tS 'Mth up 10 30 points eaeh, plus MOB mode 1010 20houts from a single sel ot battetles. Moving map display wllf\ !race mode allows you to see )'OUr thermal circles' Sul)ooor sigllaJ reception to Garmin 40 due to the ,emov~e remo1ely mounlable ex.1emal antenna.

Carrying case, 4M batteries, Wlisl strap. Ouick re1erenoe card, Q:)erators manual and Gannin Wananly Included Nole; Not usable In la$! ~ralL

zetotow Ktlots oily.

AVOCEr \leRTEOI PIU1T ALTIMETER WAlOf DIGIFl.Y A must have ilem tor serious p'Jots!

'11. 100 VARIO I ALTIMETER Sensitive altime!er, Teo tool ilcremeJ1ts from ,4000 to , Battoiies installed, ready IO Ry, .,,d EASY TO USE irne, Date, Alarm, Counldown timer, Stop watcfl Sensllive, small, lilht. ltJI funaion Vario/ Alllme1er Splh / lap times, Verlical leel llown, Number ol lhermal climbs Pfogramm.abfe sirf< alarm, up lhrasholds, and averager MaxAhi!ude. Vertie.al rate of dimb or decent from Olb 7$:JO FPM three altimeters 'Aith ltvee foOl ,ed.ltOll Tefll)ef'ature fP F to 122° F, Barometric pressure and trend Fllglll re00<der wilh Ten lliglll memory Two wrist straps. Batteries, Operatots manual, and Avocet two Fligh1 timer year wa,ranty inclld9d Air speed ready 200 h:lurs on two AA batteries Verteeh Pilot Stt9.95 Wils Wmg One yEa.l' warranty

VL 100 Vario I Altlme!t>t $475

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Gann!n GPS 45 $325 Hang Gliding Mount $45 PCX'5 Sollware and cable $150 Cigarette ligllter adapler $25

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'After we cleaned the dust out of our ears and hamesses1 many pilots commented on how much they enjoyed the Chelan XC Classic. The flying was spectacula,; and most important of an everyone had a lot of fun. 11 ... continued from page 40

posting four solid flights for 4,173 points and a second place finish. Bill Soderquist overcame two days of nausea from food poisoning, and jumped into third place with 4, 1J 1 points.

Local sky god, Wayne Leuth, scored 3,919 points for a respectable fourth place finish, and Butch Peachy posted two flights around 120 miles to bump him up to fifth place with 3,817 points.

camping, applying ltlr pcnnits, and ironing out ruffled feathers. Also, thanks to launch director Darren I;ox for helping all the pilots off those nasty flat-slope launches. Thanks also to Davis Straub for the maps, technical support, and for running the tournament in previous years.

FINAL STANDINGS CHELAN 1) 2.)

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14) After we deaned the dust ont of our cars and harnesses, many pilots commented on how much they enjoyed the Chelan XC Classic. The !lying was spectacular, there were only a couple of minor injuries, and most important of all, everyone had a lot of fun.

Special thanks go to Brain and Judy Scott for making the beautifol trophies and for helping me coordinate the tournament. Thanks to Larry Majchrzak, Marilyn Raines and the Chelan Plyers for providing local support, and for contracting out bathrooms, arranging for

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HANG CIIDING

s H/\NC (;IJD!NC ADVISORY Used hang gliders should always be disassembled before !lying for rite fast t imc and inspected carcfi,lly for fatigued, hcnt or derned downtubes, mined bushings, bcnr bolts (espc cially rhc heart bolt), re-used Nyloc nuts, loose thimbles, frayed or rusted cables, tangs with non,cirrnlar holes, and on ilcx wings, sails badly torn or torn loose fro1n their anchor points l'mnt and back on the keel and ff in doubt, many gliding l,appy to give an objective opinion businesses will on the condition of' equipment you bring them to inspect. Buyers should select equipment that is appropriate for their skill level or rat.ing. New pilots should seek professional instructio1t from a IJSI !GA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR.

DREAM 18'i (;rear condition, /i() hours, new wires$950. (801) 25/i6llil.

DREAMS CI.F.ARANCE SALF All sizes, $500· $1,500. Dream 220, custom butterfly an $1,300.

Raven Sky Sports (Ii 1Ii) li'13··8800. one season

l !PAT 1'j/i I ')'JO, 200 hours, excellent condition $2,000. WW Skyhawk $'JOO. Raven 229, needs one leading edge $200. /\SC 200 ning 75 I I Olh pilot $200. )76,%01.

I !PAT 158 - $1,200. lll'l 170 ..noo. Duck 180· $100. Ball vario 651 .$.300. (209) 855·2:llO.

$2., I 00 OBO. (Ii I Ii) /i'j'J.8800.

l'Al.C:ONS CLEARANCE SALE School use, one season. All sizes $1,500 $2,500. (Ii 1Ii) /iTl,8800.

- l ncrcdihlc Sec article handling, competition class in December '91 l JC. Supported by the Soaring Center. FAST, PROFESSIONAi. AND EXPERJ. EN CED SERVICE. Call Tom at (801) 51(,.(,IJ(,O, 126(15 S lv1 inutc1nan 1)r. 111, I )raper Utah 8/i 020.

H)RMULA !'iii /70lt.l25.

2'j() hours $1,100 OBO. (71/i)

K2 lli5 Never flown. Brand spankin' new, plus cxtr:is $1,900. (2.16) 22.')·18'78 nights.

FORMULA 15/i 8/i5,2856.

( ;ood condition $ I AOO. (219)

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h,n gliders, IO hours $2,/i()()~ll. (801) 25/i,6Jlil.

Fl.EX WINGS J\i\A TENNFSSEF C:l.F.AR/\NC:F SALF. Raven Sky Sports, the midwcst's largest gliding school, will be visiting I lrnson's Cap I 0/ I 0/22 with :t l.1rgc selection of' used gliders /'or sale. Dreams, Visions, Spcctrums, XS's, t:tnclcm Phone ahead to reserve a test llight (Ii IIi) liTl ·8HOO.

A!RBORNF Bl.ADE RACE, STING, BU/,Z, New and nearly new. Demo d:tily. Tl IF WALLABY RANCH (94 I) li2fi,0070.

COMET I 18'i Co°'I condition $/iOO. Cornet II 185, good condition $/i'50. Comer Ill 185, ofJ:shclvc conditiou $1,000. C::ill Mike (G 19) 'jlj(,. 1789.

DOUBLE VISION Supcrsport 1'i:l. Skyhawk lilil, Mark IV] Spon 16'1 and various trnining glid, crs. Please call I );m Skadal (')()')) 2T?.· 175(,.

DOU!ll.E VISION Near new, wrong color schcnw, you $,lvc, sacrdtce $2,700. (Ii 11) li/3-8800.

l'I.Y TWO '95 l'ac/\ir tandern glider, one season, top $2,900. (Ii iii) fiTJ.8800.

11 PAT 1Ii 5.l,right ta, 1 50 hours, xc bag $1, I 00. RA MAIR i fi6.fi 5 hours, great shape:, /\ramid 1.1'./bright xc bag $2,500. UTE MYSTIC 14/i Black LE/red· orange raiubow, VC system, 20 hours, petfrct shape, great 1,,r srmller pilot $1,100. VARIO-Ball M50, all options, dual range, Ift alt. $600.

Dave (lOJ) ')l.'l·/ I 11 or Jim (.,03) 932 2/i3/.

I !PAT l!i'i Factory reconditioned sail, new rnylar pockets, mylar tip panels tightened, new side wires $1,3(10. John (615) ,'i:JO.J/i'J/i.

ADVERTISING ORDER FORM

lllue & pink, cx1ra downtubes KLASSIC I/iii $3,200. Sensor '51 OB $(,00. (8 I 0) :l')fi. 1220 Michigan.

KLASS!C !!iii New, s,cvcn /lights $2,995.

KL/\SSJC: I !iii 25/i--6 Jli I.

.lO hottrs, flies grc:11 $2,liOO. (801)

I.A MO(JFTTF 111'.RMES 15 --- llarness, v:trio, p:l!'adutlc. J ,e:tving s11ort, all for $800. (20')) li.'l 1·%98.

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Please enter my classified ad as follows:

(;real condition, cttstorn sail design $1,800.

Formida l /iii-low hours, drogue chute and"''"""""""' hag, excellent condition $2,000. 11 FS Tracer harness· red, excellent condition .fViO. I !ES PD/\ paraclnt1c with like new condition $250. Ball M'iO vario with all options except barograph $1i00. Roherts vario $100. (703) 2.55 1297.

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consecutive issue(s). My IJ check, IJ money order is enclosed in the amount ol$_·---NAME: ADDRESS: CITY:

USHGA, P.0 Box 1330, Colorado Springs, CO 80901 (719) 632-8300

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ifi Mi\RK fV 17 Excellcn1 condition, Avsac harness wirh chmc & helmet. All for $1,600. (209) 52:3-5941.

MOYES CTR 210 Grear for trike, cxccllenr con· ,lirion $1,600. (219) 84 5-2856.

MOYES XS 155 Fair condition, many more hours lcfr $500. (91(,) 582-8168.

MOYES XS 155 T'wo for $2,600 or sold separate· ly. Moyes Mega 170, great shape $500. (ltl4) 4738800.

MOYES XTRAUTE XS, XS3, XT, XL. New and nearly new. Available immcdiarcly. Nation's largest Moyes dealer. THE WAL!Al3Y RANCH (813) 4240070.

PAC/\IR VISION PULSE !OM Excellent condition, beautiful wing, harness w/chute $3,000. (503) 569-2393.

PULSE 11 METER Less than ltO hours, pristine condition $2,200. (607) 72.9-5405 anytime.

Ri\MAIR 146 l 1.5 hours, 7.3 harness medimn+, w/l\RS rocker & clime, Flyrcc 3005Sl. All items essentially new. (612) 559-0816.

SUPERSPORT .143 Only 5 hours. Really folks, it's a new glider. Blue LE, hlue/ycllow/white under.. surface. J,'olding bascbar. No damage of any kind.

Two spare downrubcs. 1'1111 manual and pans kit (even the WW bumpcrsticker). Best reasonable offer.

(61'7) 8'71·9106 l.arry in MA. SUPF.R SPORT 163 1994 model, right wing damage. Best offer. (615) 886-21J38.

TANDEM DREAM 220 Cood shape, fluorcscen1 colors $1,500. (619) 2'72-41(i8.

VTS[ON 16 IJ73-8800.

Nice condirion $700 OBO. (4 lli)

VISIONS & SPF.CTRUMS Boughr-Sold-Traded.

Raven Sky Sports (Ii l It) lt7}8800.

WIT.LS WING SPECTRUM 165 50 hours total time, blue/green/gold, spccdbar, flared downrubcs, spli1 wheels, excellem condition $2,200 OBO. Mike Mangold (619) 245-2549.

Wll.l.S WING SPORT I 67 Wirh floats, fresh water only, excellent condition $800. (601) 353 ..

2111.

EMERGENCY PAR/\CIIUTES

RA.MAIR l 5/i Excellent condirion, 17. hours $3,300. (819) 843-1187.

RAMAIR 154 ,·20 hours, Hies perfectly, very fasr.

Bright colors $:-3,000. (505) 822-9017.

SPECTRUM 144 43 hours, excellent condition, yellow/orange/whire $2,200. i'lytec vario $500. Both are negotiahle. Dan CJ IO) 455-2060.

SPECTRUMS & VISIONS BoughrSold- l"raded.

Raven Sky Sporrs (114) l,'73-8800.

SPORT EURO l 50 $700. (303) 278-9566.

A BEST BUY·- Fi\A Rigger inspected $265. PDA's $300. Colorado Hang ( ;tiding (30::l) 278·956(,.

ALL BRANDS Bought, sold, and repacked.

Inspection and repack $25-$35. Parachutes, bridles, inspected and replaced, parnswivcls installed. AIRTIME OF SAN FRANCISCO, 3620 Wawona, San Prnncisco, C:A 'lit] J 6. (415) SKY-117'7.

20 and 22f1.

BR/\ND NEW HG RESERVES PDA's $385., $421. Colorado Hang Gliding (:l03) 278 956G.

PAR/\GLIDERS

/\LL BR/\NDS New/used $800-$2, 500. Colorado Paragliding (:303) 278·9566.

BRAND NEW PG RESERVES -- 3'7 and liOsq/m Ni\S brand. $385., $/i25.(303) 278·9566.

NFW AT SHADOW 2'7 Imcrrnedia1e w/harncss Ill. backboard $2,000. Call David (91 O) 376-9601 anytime.

PAR/\GT.lDERS $600-$1,000 for your old equipment. New Pcrche, i\pco, ltv, more. TS/\ (718) 777 · 7000 phone/fox.

SECOND (]JANTZ Solid rocket reserve sys1cm for paraglidcrs. llip motml, insralbl on TSO'd skydiving reserve $'750 complete. (411) 47:l-8800. lJP STELLAR 25 1992., <20 hours, grcar shape, w/harncss $1,UOO. (1J06) 586-219:3.

WILLS WING PAR/\GT.IDER J 851b pilor.

Trade for tandem rogallo. (602) Tl2-'/902.

ULTR/\L!Gl !TS BUILD/FLY Your own BACKPACK POWERED PAR/\CI IUTF. for fun/profit. Takes off from level ground unassisted. Safe, simple, inexpensive. No licensing required. Detailed guide and source book for beginner includes info on plans to build yours for as little as $900. Now only $19.95. FasyUp, 1089 Medford C:emcr Medford OR 9750!i.

TRIKF WJNC Moyes 210 G!Tl., excellent condi.

1 ion $1,600. (219) 84 5--2856.

TRIKE TR/\IN!NG 7000 phone/fox.

Excellent shape, <20 honrs

WANTED SECOND C:HANT7.

A.I.R. rocket motor, large size wirh accessories $450. (316) 697-2425.

SPORT 167 ] 00 hours, cocoon harness, para .. chure, helmet, vario, altimeter. First $1,000 takes all.

(510) 530-4879.

SPORT EURO 167 GOOD CONDITION, FLIES GREAT $1,100. Scorr (970) 920-l 050.

SPORT AT 167 Like new, racing colors, great handling and performance $1,295. (31 O) 444-4979.

And wings. ]SA (718)

Ring ,li9 75/i6 2280, fax +19 754G 1336 Germany, Carl Booth.

FLEDGE

HARNESSES YOKOTA MOUNTAIN BIKF Bcautifol Airwear pod HF.LP, 1 NEED ROOM! harness, l 60lb 5'8" pilor $200. Beautifttl child's pod i\irwear harness $50. Small red stirrup harness $50.

Two medium size cocoon harnesses-red $75., blue w/parachure $250. Good trainer stirrnp harness $'l5.

Call David anytime (910) 376-960 I.

22 speed, Delore

I.X componenls, speedshifi. Sell for $500 or 1radc for Gemini 135, Harrier 1lt7 or Dream 115. C:on1act Dale (615) 526-8819.

SCHOOLS & DEALERS ALABAMA

SPORT 167 Excell cm shape, 50 hours, garage stored $1,200. Jack 003) 642-3029.

SUPERSPORT 143 150 hours $1,ltOO. Z3 harHess, 5'5"-·5'8", like new $400. RamAir lli6, excellent condition $2,500. (714) 4%-8000.

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HIGH ENERGY POD Rear zipper, for 6'/ 170# Ill. several other sizes ro choose from, $300 each.

Cocoons, many sizes $200 each. (4 J IJ) ,i?3 .. 8800. ll!GH F.NFRCY TR/\CER 5'10", 180lh pilot.

Used 1 year, lorn of options $250 OBO. Lambie Lid $60. Charlie (203) 651-828 l.

than 10,000 with

AIR CREATION TRIKES Fly any· time, quietly. USU/\ instruction. Barnsrormer lnc., Montgomery Al.. Open every day cxccpr \Xledncsday.

(331) 28 5 78(i,i.

CLOUDBASF CORP. dba Rocket Ciry Airsporrs.

Sales, rentals, service and certified instrucrion ar Keel Mountain, C11rley, i\lahanrn. For information send SASE and $1 ro PO Box 422, Curley Al. 35'71i8.

(205) 880-8512, (205) T?(i-9912.

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Daily certified

instruction utilizing the world\ first· man-made train-

er hill pins 01hcr sires which all face every wind dircc1iu11. I )ealcr Cor major hrands. I F !\di-de-mar Drive, Tempe/\/ 8'i7.85. ((,02) 89/.'717.1.

CJ!ANDEI.LE SAN l'RANCISCO, INC Complete hang gliding and paragliding saks, service and instruction since 1973. Norrhern California's facility. New and used equippacbges, clinics and wndcm lessons. 1595 L Francisco Blvd Ste Ji, San Rafael CA 9ii901, (ti15)Cl.lD!NC. HANG GLIDER EMPORIUM Best training hill in rite west! l'tdl service hang gliding/paragliding shop, es1ablishcd 1971J. PO Box Ii 1339, Santa Barbara CA 93 I fi(). 1 Tl9, (805) 965-T/Yl.

THF HANG GLIDING CENTER Loca1cd in bcaurifi1I San Diego. USHCA ins1ruc1ion, cquipmcn1 rcmals, local flying toms. Spend your winter vacation with us. We proudly offer Wills Wing, Pacific Airw:1vc, 1 ligh Energy, Ball and Moyn.

Manufactmcrs of'THE DROGUE CHUTE. PO !lox JO!i9, L1kcsidc CA 'l20!i0, (C, 19) 561-1009.

0/ARK MOUNTAIN HAN(; Cl.]l)FRS Sales, service aud ins1r11ction. 160 Jolmsron Rd, Searcy AR

the Bay Arc,1's premier training site, frat mes sloped "bunny hills," winch towing, supcrli1c ,rnd comfor1able training h,irnesscsl "l'IRST l'I.ICIJT," a vidrn presentation of' our son program, is available for only $20 ping (mr1y he rtpp/ierl lo Our deluxe retail shop in hang gliding innovarioos. We stock new, used and demo,

Wills and PacAir free 10 demo the simulator! 1116

new harnesses in our custom Milpitas (nmr S11n/osc)

Trade--ins arc welcome. Feel

CA 95035. (408)

(408) 262 ]388

TRUE FLIGIIT HANG GLIDING SCHOOi. DONALD QUACKFNBUSII has the only shop a1 world famous

ARIZONA HANG GLIDING CFNTFR INC. We arc a foll 1imc, FlJLL SFRVICF hang gliding shop localed j11s1 rninu1cs from 1he BEST silc in /\rizonn, fvlonnu1iJL \Xie li,1ve the nwst comprehensive training program availal,lc and can 1cacl1 yo11 to be a SAFE piln1 in less t imc! We stock gliders, harnesses and instruments from Wills, l'acAir, Moyes, l'lytcc, Ball, Energy, ( :c; and many more! ''Ylc need yom Certified insrr11ctor Roh l,ichardson.

'572 I 21\ Robert Road Prescon Valley A/. gr,:, I Ii 'i20-772-lii14 ARKANSAS

Our comprehensive instrucrion progran1) located at

instruction and the sewing

pilots Ave., California 913it2.

(818) %7-0li l'J.

l ll(;l l ADVENTURE J Jang gliding, paragliding school. Equipmenr sales, service, rc111als at Somhern California's mile high site, Crestline. USl!CA Instructor Rob McKenzie. By appoinrrnen1 year round. (909) ll8J-84B8.

V;1ca1icrn training) sales including lodging The most popular gliders and equipment, new and used in stock. Trade iu yonr old equipmcnr. 32'i sunny days each yc,ir. Corne rly with us 1 1611i5 Vic10ry Blvd., Van Nuys CA '!1106. (8 l 8) ')88-0 Ill, hx (818) 988-1862.

721/i). ('iOl) 27'J.-2/ill0.

WRICJ IT BROTI IERS WINGS Awesome deals, all major brands, certified insrrnnion. Lake McClure/Modesto area. (70'!) 586-601

SAi L \\(/JNCS Lessons, sales, informa1ion.

Towing, foot--launch. I'() !lox 559:l, l.ittlc Rock AR 122 1'3. ( ':iO 1) (,(,:l <l J 66 phone/fax.

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ADVENTUJ(ES UNLIMJTFD Orange C:011111/s school. lJSI ICA certified ins1rnction and tanspccialist. New & used cquipmelll, Wills Wing dealer. (7 lli) Ii% 8000.

CLIDTNG & PARAGLIDING. Harness manufac· 1urer ,rnd repair spec:ialis1s. USHC:A paragliding instruclion, tandem. All major brands of 1x11·agl!d1mg and hang gliding equipment (new and Next to Fon Funs1on. The only full service shop in San l'raucisco! 367-0 Wawona, San Francisco CA 'lit 116.

(Ii I 5) 759-l I

l.octtcd al the base of rhe l'\JI.L SERVICE SHOP mountain on ?Ii. l kalcrs of Moyes, UP, l'acAir, Fly1ec, Ball, I Enere;y, Avocct & more. Call for free area info Open daily 'J .. (i. Rentals available.

Visa & Mastercharge accep1nl.

CONNECncur MOUNTAIN WINGS

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f'LORIDA 909 674-2453 31401 Riverside fk Lake msirun·,,, CA. 92530

LAKE ELSJNORF WTNDCYPSY Airwavc, Moyes. Call for si1e information. ('JO'J) 67'J-89'JIJ. MAG]C AIR l lang gliding a11d paragliding.

Located in Korrhern California. Lessons, saks, service. US] !CA cer1ified towing instruction. Landing and rhcrm,d clinics. (707) %5-0li 11, C70l) %J-.31i55.

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GOT.DEN WINGS Lessons, sales, service. lJSHCA ccrrified ins1n1crnrs. Dealers for Moyes, Wills Wing, and PacAir. 15/iO I W. 9th Ave., Coldrn co 80101. (,03) )78 718]

US! IC/\ & CRAYll!Rll AIRSPORTS INC lJSLJI\ certified instrnction. Beginner rhru advanced hang pilot tandem acrotow training & ratings.

USUA uhralighr pilot thru basic flight instrncrnr training & ratings. 3 axis sricktirnc for SwiC1, Superfloa1er or Dragonfly pil01 training. lnstrnction "/ days a week by appoin1 ment. Dealer Cor all major llighr and aero1ow cquiprnc11t. 15 111ir111tcs from Silver 1. 5 hours from Disncyworld. Call Cregg !Ulld'-larnee (90/i) 2/i'i 8?.63

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·I'he most advanced WE IT/\VF you in known ro it takes on HILL, and with more in-flight air time. YES, WE CAN TEACH YOU FASTER AND SAFER. For year-round training hill in the sun, call or write Miami l Lmg ( ;liding (:lll'i) 285 8978. 26/iO S llaysl1orc Drive, Cornnnt (;rove, Florida :n U:l.

HAVFI.FARNED TO FI.Y HERE ACES U TO YEAR ROOND SOARING OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 Mil.ES FROM D!SNFY/ORLANDO

m;ichincs.

Demo all the l:1tcst (lndm\ing the ~ll'per11oatcr) Rental~. sales, .srorag(\ ratings, XC retrievals. ( :atnping) swirnrni11~~ pool) clirnhing wall, Mega "Swing) picnic.

Great scene fr,r family and friends.

Please ask us for rd,:rcnccs in area.

1805 Dean Srill Road, Wallaby (9/i 1) 12/i,0070 Ranch phone & fox.

equipment and get a minirnmn of G to 8 hours

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State of the Arr• Conservative FLORlllA JlANG GI.IDIN<; INC:. ]'I.YING FJ.()R]f)A SINCE 197/i.

GEORGIA AEROTOW AT THE WALLABY RANCH :id under Florida. Nearest foll--rimc acrotow

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TREASURE VALi.FY HANG GLIDING Only quality prodnc:ts from rcpmah\c mamifocrmers.

1•c,11unr1g Paci/1c Airwavc, Airborne, I ligl, Energy and more! Sales and service. Lisa Tate, Sports, 11716 Fairview Ave., Boise fll 83713. (208) 3'76 79 lli. lLLINOIS RAVEN SKY SPORTS (.'l 12) :l(i0-0700 or (708) .'360-0700. Please sec om ad nndcr WISCONSIN. INDlANA

JJ MITCHELL

TANDEM. UP, PacAir dealer.

6Tl3 Col1tmhia Ave., Hammond, IN li6321i (21 ')) 8/i 5-2856.

KENTUCKJANA SOARJNC

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RAVEN SKY SPORTS (Ii I Ii) liTl-8800. Please sec om ad under WISCONSIN.

PRAIRIF I !ANG Cl.!!)ERS Bed ,"x breakfast. hill service school &. dealer. Creat t:tndcm instrnc· tion, rowing & XC packages. (.11 Ci) 697·2'577.

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Moyes Microlights Assembly and Training Facility on site, J:C)(JR NEW TUGS IN STOCK. !lobby Camphcll llowen and Russ Brown arc lJSUA lJSJ ICA C:crtil,ed T:llldcm Instructors.

GLIDER & EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEFK CAI.I. FOR MORF. INFO (90/i) li29-02l3.

BUY A CAMPER--UVF AT LOOKOUT! The Landing Rccre:1tional Vehicle Park c''x Cahirn. Offers foll hook-11ps, wirh septic & phone. New hot tub with an available. hcamilidly landsc:qwd for excellent Jno\lntain view. YOU YOUR FRONT DOOR. Call now to receive your fi'ce information pach:t ('70(i) 657 8282. NF.W TR/\VF.I. TRAILERS POR RENT. Nightly, wccldy & 111011th. ly r:ttcs. Call ('706) '.,98-2888 to reserve yoms.

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StawlingXC.pri?.cs: lLDOQ $500 $2jQ.j;100 l 995 Ranch records: Distance !00.3 miles.

Duration (i homs 3/i minutes.

Read abo111 min JIANG (;J.Jl)]N(; Aug. ]')9/i KfTl'I .ANES Jan. 1')'l5, ST<YWIN< ;s & the Wch:

INTRODUCES (JlJFST AIR SOARJNc; CENTFR. Come Fly with the Original DRACONFLY TEAM I.earn to J l,mg Clidc with sr;11c-of'.thc--arr tandem

J.OOKOUT MOUNTAIN FI.JCJ/T PARK Sec om display ad. Discover why FOUR TIMES as many pilots earn their wings :tr Lookout than '11 any other schooll \Xie wrote USHCA's Official Training Manual. Our spccialty-c11sromer satisfaction and fttn with the BEST PACIL!TlES, largest inventory, camping) swimming) vollcybalL more! hH a trip, intro flight or lesson packages, Mo11nt:1in, j11s1 ollfsiclc yom COMPLETE training/service ccmcr.

(800) 688· LMFP.

TRAVERSE CITY IIANG GLIDERS/PARAGLJD. F.RS FULL.TIME shop. Cenified insrrnction, font launch and row. Sales) scrvin\ accessories Cor ALL major brands. VISA/MASTERCARD. Co111c soar our li50' dunes! 1509 E 8th, Traverse City Ml li%81i. Call Bill ((i1(1) 922-28/,4. Visit our parngliding school in Jackson, Wyoming. Call Tracie at (307) 7:l'>-8620.

MINNESOTA SPORT SOARlNC CENTFR/MTNNFAPOUS -· lnstmction, cq1,ip1ne111 ,bilcrs for Wills Wing, Pacifo: Airwavc & (6 l 2) (,88-0I81.

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ADVENTURE SPORTS Sierra tours our specialty lJSHCA certified school and Dealers for Pacific Airwave, Wills UP, Fly the 31/i0-27 Rcscard, 88.3707(),

Al.PINE l.()l)CF --- At Raccoon Mounrain. Private rooms, bunkhouse, jacuzzi, pool. Work ((, 15) 821--2'H6 C:hatt:111ooga, Chuck or

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NFW MEXICO MOUNTAIN WFST I IANC CLIDINC: HAWK AIRSPORTS INC: P.O. Box ')056, Knoxville, TN 379/i() . ()056, (61 5) 9.13-92%. I Jang Cliding and world fo111ous Windsoks.

Offering sales, service, instruction in the Pour Corners

area. (50'5) 6'.i2 8/i/i.'l brmington NM. \JI' OVl·:J, NEW MEXICO Instruction, sales, scr vice. Sandia Mo11111ain Wills, Pacific Airwavc.

Albuquerque, NM 85/i/i.

NEW YORK AAA 1'1 Tc;J IT SCl IOOL MOUNTAIN WINGS and EAST COAST l'ARAGLJDTNG in Ellenville NY. Simply the MOST PROFESSIONAL training facility in NI'. with 15 years experience. 7 full rime certified instr11c1ors, Ii exclusive bills. We stock everything available for pilots and & service AIRWAVF, UP, BLUE SKY and now WIU.S WlNG, also SWIFT, SUPERFLOATER and ALL PARAGI.IDER BRANDS. Unbc:nahle prices on gliders. h1ll time rowing facility, tandems, ICP, clinics. We do it :111. I 800-525-78/0, (91/i) <,47.

3:)77. 150 Canal Street, Ellenville NY 17.li28. OUR EXPERIENCE SPEAKS FOR ITSEIF

NORTH CAROLINA COROLLA l'L!GJ IT · America's most experienced tandem instructor, 1eacl1cs milizing ATOL and I louhlc C:all or write ror inl<,rm:nion (;reg lleWolC Corolla l'light, PO Box I 021, Ki try Hawk NC 279/i'l. (') I 'J) 261-6166 KITTY HA WK KITES INC~- Ages 8 to 80. I.earn to hang glide at the world's largest hang gliding school lorntcd on the fomous Omer Banks. Family beach resort. Lessons taught 36/i days a year on Jockey's Ridge, rhc highcsi sand duucs on rhe casr coast, where the Wright Bro1hcrs first flew. Beginner and advanced lesson Camps. Tanrkm tow instruction. oC latest gliders, med gliders, accessories and pans. Ctll (<JI')) ,j,ff .. 412!/ or 1-800-:3:lli· li777

01110 FLY l llC:l I l lANC CLIDINC, INC. New York, C:onnccticut, Jersey areas (Elle11v,1llc Mrn.). Area's EXCLUSIVE Wills Wing dealcr/spe, cialist. Also all other major brands, accessories.

Certified school/instrnction. Teaching since 1979.

Area's rnosr INEXPENSlVF Exccllrnt .<.,ccondary instruction ... if a progra1n and wish ro continue. Fly the monnrain! ATOL lOW· ingl Tandem Clights! Contact Pan! Voight, 516.'\ Searsville Rd, Pinc Bush, NY 12566, (<Jlli) 7/ili-3317.

IKAROS Sl'ORT AVIAT!ON NYC's 01dy certi lJed hang gliding & paragliding school. Also trikes, acrochutes) ultralights, training.

for AFRO, PFRCHE, FINST & CHARLY. Dealer for almost MOYES exclusive. Pull service and equipment at

prices.

The most friendly service in the area. (718) T/7-7000 phone/fox.

SUSQUEHANNA PAl,K FLlGITT Cooperstown, NY. Certified lnstrncrion, Sales and Service for all major mam1facrurers. liO acre park, 'i training bills, jeep rides, hunk house, hot showers, 600' NW ridge. We have the best in N. New York state to teach y011 how to fly. R[) llox .lli8A, Cooperstown, NY 13326, (.115) 866--(, l 'i.3.

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TEXAS A.A.S AUSTIN AIR SPORTS ( :crrified foot launch, tow & tandem training. S:ilcs/snvice AUSTIN, TEXAS Steve Burns, 1712 Water.son, 78703, (512) li74 lC,69. HOUSTON (7U) li71 lli88.

KITE I·:NTERPRlSES ~- Instruction, sales, repairs, towing and foot la1meh. Dallas & North Texas area. ). I I Fil is, /\lien TX 75002. (2 I Ii) 390- 9090 anytime.

Dealer, Pacific Airwavc, Wills Wing.

RED RIVER AIRCRAFT AUSTIN ('> 12) li67 2529. FT. WOR'J'll (817) 921-6957. instrucdon, 1ours/guides/towing/glidcr service.

NORTI I COAST I JANG CLIDJNC - Certified Instruction. New & used gliders. Specializing in 1916 W. Paci!,c Airwavc gliders. Mike Del /5th St., C:lcvclaud, OH. !iii 102 SKYWAIU) ENTERPRISES Mi\RTO MANZO. Foor launch instruction, weekend. Towing, glider Wills Wing, PacAir, CC I 000.

Dayton, Ohio.

lc:1ding PacAir and Wills dealer. li811 Red River, Austin, TX 78751--- · 31 08 hazier, Ft. Worth TX 7Gl 10.

TOTAL AIR SPORTS Area's OLDEST Wills Wing dealer. Certified instruction available. "I only DEAL with WILLS". G35/i l.imcstonc, I louston TX 77092. (7 I 3) 956-6 Jli/.

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tif'ied instruction. Opcr:1tious conducted at Bauer Ridge and Jedi Jump. Dcakr for UP, Pac1\ir, [-ligh Energy, Ball, NAS. Mountain rours, service & repairs.

Contact Mark Knowldcn {80 I) 882. 7M2.

for mo.st cxtanL

and J\mcrican

Windright spares available. (50:l) 'l<J8 -1220.

SOllTIIFRN ORFCON I !ANG CLlDINC Certified instruction, ATV retrieval. Pacific Airwave, Wills Winf_, UP, Moyes. (503) li79-'i82.'l.

WASATCH WINGS USf re ;A certified bang glid ing school, dealers for Wills Wing, Moyes and l'aci(ic J\irwavc. Flight operations at Poi111 of' tlw Mountain.

Call Zac (80 J) 277-11}/i2.

PFNNSYLVANJA MOUNTAIN TOP RECREATION Certified insrrur:tion, Pittsburp,h. (Ii 12) 6'J7-lili77. C'MON OUT AND PLAY! MOUNTAIN WINCS

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VIRGINIA BLUE SKY Q11ality instrucrion, towing, sail/liar" ncss repair. Dealer for Airwavc, Wills Wing, 1-ligh Hall and more. Call Steve Wendt at (703)

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WISCONSIN RAVEN SKY SPORTS HANG CIJDJNC AND PARAGLTDJNC Largest and most popular in the Midwest. Traditional curriculum, ridge soaring, mountain clinics, Dragonfly aerotowing & tandems

by Brad Kushner. Salcs/scrvicc/acccssorics for all major brands. PO Box 10 I, Whitewater WI 53190 (414) 473-8800.

CLEARANCE SI\LE PRICE New Ball M- 191". $357. (812) 288-7111. Kcnrnckiana Soaring.

PARTS & ACCESSORIES AEROTOWTNG ACCESSORIES Sec TOWING. THE WALLABY RANCH (941) 424-0070.

AS SEEN lN JULY '95 He; MAG PTT 1•111,gc1,-:,"111c11 Radio Headset. NO VOX! Features a low prnfilc PTT switch rhat "velcros" over your index finger or glove for hands-free radio opcrarion. lncJudes headset, connections and instructions.

Standard kit fits open-faced helmet. Full-face kit for foll""face. Alinco, lcom, Kenwood, Maxon, Yaesu and other radios. Please prnvidc helmet style & radio ,mke, model. Call for dealer or send $95 +$5.50 ship (U.S.) to: PCC, PO Box 7031, Tacoma WA <J8/i07 0031. (206) 272ii2iiJ, fax (206) 272-5523.

ALTIMETER/VARJO ghl 8000 $279 fo.sr, acm rate, small (4x2.5xl .5). Hang gliding/paragliding.

Satisfaction guaramccd and year warranty. Ar your dealer or contact: Cl.OUDBASE fNSTRUMFNTS, 2/i64 Fl Camino Real, Suite 220, Sama Clara CA 95051. (108) 243-6021.

"301 miles ... no 1cndiniris" 1.arry "J'11dor, World X-C Champion Conquer turbulence in comfort and confldcncc wear" ing SkyLifc XC glove., sofr-d,}'ing deerskin and textured neoprene grip for safer launches and more relaxed handling. S,M,L,XL $49.95, XXI. $52.95, XXXl. $5/i.95. NJ residenrs add 6'Y<, tax.

Shipping $2. 50.

331 Park Ave., Suire 31, Nutley NJ ()7110.

(201) 667-0390.

BEST 12" WHEELS AVAll.ABl.E Super rough, hi;l1rn1e1r'.hr, a must for tniinint,, 1andcm flying. Builtin bushings. Only USA-built 12" wheel. $42.95, quantiry discounts. Immediate delivery. Lookout Moumain, (800) !i88-"I.MFI'.

ALL NEW lJl.TRA-l.lCHT I.AMBlE LID The lightest, most comfortable hang glider helmet.

Aerodynamic, low t11rb11lencc, low drag shape. Hightech look. l'inish is dear resin over the gold/black weave of the s11pcr-strong carbon/kcvlar outer shell.

Open face, only 12 oz., price $160. lntcgrnl fitll face version, only I? oz. $199 incll!des headset installation. Mcasme arollnd head and from horrom of car" lobe over top to botrom of earlobe !'or custom flt.

From the designer, Jack l.ambie, 8 J (i() Woodsboro, Anaheim CA 92807. Phone and fax (?14) T/'J-1877.

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EZY EYE OPTICS Designed by hang glider pilots for 1rcc flighr, Lightweight, heavy-duty, 99.9% UV reduction. Color filters enhance detail and sharpen lens si,.c: reg, small; lens color: rose, frame blnc, crystal, grey. $70 includes Check or money order to: David Adams, 11 05/i Vcntma Blvd, Suite 196, Srudio City CA 916M. (21 l) 664-2062.

20', firs mosr cameras.

CAMERA REMOTE Snaps on over existing shutter release. $Ii 5 (ask about our introducrory $IO rebate). Tek Flight Products, Colebrook Stage, Winsted CT 06098. (Camera not included.)

Fl .OAT SYSTEM Moyes design, excellent for flying over water $90. Training harness $40. Cajun l lC Club (31B) 981-8372.

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<;PS FOR UNDER .i200,> It's 1rucl 1 The Magellan (;J'S 2000 is the affordable satellite tor with lc'aturcs like: 100 uscr,cutcrcd "( :o To" any saved l:rndmark, accurate 10 /i'J feet', 17 ho11rs of coulinuou~ operation, Displays disranu'., dircciion, to We

ll!Cl I PERSPFCTI VF WI !FELS Rc:il lifr savers' 1)", light, tough. !'its all gliders. Send $1iL95 + $1.50 shipping per pair to Sport /\vintion, PO !lox 101, Mingovillc P/1 I 6Wi6. /\sk abo111 our dealer prices.

ckv:llion, course corrccijon and 1imc carry varios, J\vocct watches, antc1111a'.)

wcarll<'rsr:nions. ( :all 1 Body Trends (81l'i) 56') l (,<,/. :n 17 fl St:nc S1 ., Sant:1 Il:u·harn C/1 9:1105.

Tl IF LITF!( VEY:, variometcr has inst:1111 response, movement (No and a smoo1h 250 degree true liquid display 1h:11 can or l,ig up :md need find it also has the cl:issic I.itek sound. Only $195, Li1ek ('iOJI li79 .(,(, rl, li.3H, Fish I !archery Road, ( ;,-,nm !'ass OR 975).7.

MEDIUM UVF.X JIEI.MFT Wi1h push-to-1alk mic and headset insralled $175. l':it Conners (61 1)) 9lli/i%'i.

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I I/ING GUDFR CAMERA MOUNT Shown on 7--1/?." rnhc, $:l'J.50 includes shipping. TEK FLIGI IT PRODUCTS, Colcbrnok S1agc, Winsted CT 06098. (i\60) J/'J-1 (i(,g (C:1111era 1101 inclnded).

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J'ull face Uvcx liclnH't, New while helmet $50.

MINI VARIO World's smallest, simplest vario!

Clips to helmet or cl,instrap. 200 l,oms on ha11crics, 0-18.()00 ii., fast response :tnd ye:tr w:ur:1111y. c;re:rr for p:tr:1glidi11g too. ONLY $Hi'), M:1lk11cc, ['() l\ox 157%, Sa111:1 /In:, C:;\, 'J:.l'/35. (lllt) %(,-12/iO. M( :/Vis:t accepted.

Ncvv /\irwcar mitts, v:nious colors

$70/pr. Rohrns v:irio $150. Like new IC-1120 !com air h:md transceiver, new w/chargcrs Ex battery pak

$1'50. Om· set l:ll'ge orange training wheels $JO. Two sets small b:isehar wheels $2. Bog:m 35mm & video camera mounts & unmtcr weights $JS. Thrcl' sets of

sal,: floats $5(l~il. Call llavid :rny1 ime (91 O) J76 %0 I.

Sl'FCIAL! Avocct pilo1 w:irch $17-0., :ind get a l'RFI•'.

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saw DOWNWIND From rhe early days of the 70's, to the big-1irnc air of Owen's Valley, DOWNWIND is packed wirh thrill and exhilaration of cross counrry advenrnre. The pcrfoct gift for both pilots and nonpilots. Sl!ARE TIIF FXPERTENCE. J\ rr11c well mid. Available from US! lCA l leadqu:mcrs only $10.95 (,$2 s/h). PO Box 13.'lO, Colorado Springs CO 80901- JJlO.

QUICK RF.LEASE CARABINFR $19.95. Extra ball lock pin, $29.00. I 0,000 lbs., dealers welcome, patent pcading. Thermal 19131 ·"4 I Business Cen1cr Drive, Northriclgc, CA 91321. (818) 70 l-7983.

$25 per pair, plus $:l S/H. Tck F\igh1 Produc1s, Colebrook S1age, Winsted CT 06098. (B60) 37916(,8.

TEK 6" WHEELS

VARIOS Tangen! Fligh1 Computer, works $650. New Digifly VLJ 00 $400. Near new 3005 $375. Ball M20 $100. Ball M22 $75. (80 l) 254-61,i I. USHGA insrrnc1or Tom Sapienza, of Airtime Oregon says, "I've testtd and recommnui Wind !ldoisory/" Dcpcnd,rblc. Built 10 las1. No batteries required.

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DON'T (;ET CAUGHT LANDING DOWNWIND! -- l .'i oz. ripstop nylon, UV treated, 5'1" long w/11" throat. Available colors fluorescent pink/yellow or fluoresccnr pink/white. $39.95 (+$,i.00 S/IJ). Send ro lJSJ !GA Windsok, P.O. Box co 8090 1 1 :no, (719) VISA/MC accepted.

BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES l'OR SALE J\crorowing operarion, complcrc w/Moyes Dragonfly, V2 and more' A mm-key business. (810) 798 2450.

HANG GLIDING FOR BEGTNNER PILOTS

by Pere Cheney. The Official lJSflGJ\ Training Manual. Over 260 pages, with more than 160 understand illustrations and phoros. Your srarrs wirh this book! $29.95 (plus $/i.00 s/h) Colorado residenrs add 3'Y<, tax. SEND/FAX/Pl IONF TO lJSllCA BOOKS, P.O. Box 1330, Colorado Springs, CO 80901·1:330, FAX (719) Ci32-61t17, PT-JONE (719) 632·8300. VISA/MC acccprcd.

FREEDOM MEANS EVERY'f'HINC TO THE SERIOUS JIANC CJ.IDER l'llOT. Tired of being a weekend warrior, due to limited rime and money? Would you invest $750-$3,000 to create more wealrh and airtime? I did. I/' you arc seriously interesred in learning more abou1 how to do ir, call (209) 5(,')-7022.

Multi dollar compaHAN<; FLICH'J' SYSTEMS ny is FOR SALE. Thousands of dollars of prepaid advenising included. You can h:tvc a flight shop and school in sunny Sourhern California. Please call Dan Skadal ar (909) 27212.56 for derails.

WIND ADVISORY Wirh MOUNTING BRACKET only $21t.50, includes s/h. You save $2. 50. Sold separa1cJy.Jndicator only $15 +$2 s/h; Mouming brackc1 $8 +$2 s/h. Spcci1y short or long bracket with your order. Poreign orders add $2 per ircm purchased. Send check or MO ro Pacific Resources, PO Box 906/i, San Diego CJ\ 92169.

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WANTF.D, llANC CLIDINC ART Contacr Melrose Place Silkscreening, Box 811, Melrose FL 32666. (90li) 181-.3.°322 Tom. PUBLICATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

HIGHER THAN EAGLES

by Maralys & Chris Wills. The life & times of BOBBY WILLS, hang rhc triumphs and tragedies gliding legend. of rhc Wills and the evolution of Wills Wing. $19.95 hardcover (,$4.00 SIil), sec preceding classified for USHCA BOOKS ordering info.

CALL USJ-JCJ\ ·-- For a magazine back issue order form. From the Ground Sl,immtr ro rhc present Ilimg Gliding.

632·8300.

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OFFICIAL l'AA SECTIONAL And Vl'R Terminal Arca Charts. All ;ircas, currclll (up to da1c New Airspace Classif'ic:irions). Sectional $7 c;ich, VJ:R Tcrmin;i] Arca Charts $1 each. ship· ping and (CaL residrnts only) 1:ix. Dealer prices.

Ainimco/'S,1', (!il5) 759 I 177, fax (115) 759-l ]82,

VIDEOS&HIMS FIRST' FLIGHT Follows the action ol :t new pilot's first lessons. This video is an cmcrtaining way to show your friends and family how you acrnally learn to Jly. VHS 15 minutes. $20 includes shipping (11111y be lo lesson purchase!). MISSION SOARINC 1116 Wrigley Way, Milpitas CA 95035. (,i08) 262-1055.

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g11u1J1i', ... 1.uo11«J11r Mountain, in stereo) 55 n1i11utcs check or mo. Travel USA Videos, Box 501,

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BAC IT! ff you don't h:ivc your copy of Dennis Pagcn's PERFORMANCE FLYJNG ye1, available through USHCA I lcadquancrs $29.95 (+$Ii s&h).

TIIE MOUNT hy Fast action at this Urnh mecca $29. HANG EXTREME & BORN TO FLY by Adventure Video, hg act.ion $.}/i.95 each.

IIAW/\JIAN FLYJN Space'!, soaring in paradise $.rl. Call or fax USJ !GA (719) 632·8300, fax (719) 637--G/i 17, please +$Ir domestic s/h (+$5 for two or more videos). Creal to impress your friends or for rhosc socked-in days. Pcrfoct gift for rhc launch pnra· ro l11rned conch pot:110. Also, ask us ahoul our

paragliding videos!

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"D/\NC!NG WJTl l Tl IF LADY" Watercolor arr depicted on the front of a white prc·shnrnk T. l ,,XI ,,XX!,. Shon sleeve $15, sleeve order shipping. Send or money Wcar PO Box l)41i, Signal Mountain TN 37J77. (Cil 5) 886-6:391. Dealer inquiries wcl 1

l lang in the early 70's, an old buzzard tells his story ( 1$:l s/h). Travel USA. Hox 501, Chickamauga CA 30707,

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LFT THE COVERNMENT FINANCE Your small business. Cranrs/loans 10 $500,000. Free recorded message: ('/0';') ,j,J8-0270(FY7).

TOWING AFRO'l'OW!N<; ACCESSORIES Ikadquarrcrs for: The Ciucst releases, secondary releases, Spectra "V" bridles, weak linb, tandem wheels, launch can kits, ere TllE WALLABY RANCIT (941) 421-0070.

PR/CFBUSTFIZ PAYOUT WINCH Linc rTcov· cry p:Haehnte systc•ns, row hridks, buildit·yoursclf' winch pl:irn, instrncrion. Appropriate Engineering (80)) 885,09/i'J.

"AEROBATICS" Full color 23"x 31" poster featuring John 1 Iciney what he docs hcsr .. LOOP!NC! Available through IIQ for just $6.95 ( ,.$,3.50 s/h). Fill that void on your wall! Send 10 US] ICA Acrobatics Poster, PO Box 1300, Colorado Springs CO BO'lJ.'3. (lJSA & Canada only. Sorry, posrcrs arc NOT AVA!l.ABLF on international orders.) SPFCIAL-Aerob:nics & Eric Raymond poster-BOTH FOR $HJ s/h).

I.ET Tl-IF GOVERNMENT PAY For your new or existing home, Over 100 different progratns avail ahlc. Free recorded message: (707) /ili8-37, 10 (8FY7).

LI.TRAL! NE 3/ l (," %011 breaking s1reng1h, )000' -$1 O'i shipping included. Volume discounts.

Cajun Cliding Clulr, 110 Kent Circle, l.afayc11c I ,A 70508.

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WINC:11 Boar or 1railc1 w/remotc & 3,000' S11cctra line $/iOO. /\momatic oprning parachmc tow line retrieval system, $50. I )avid ('J l O) :l/6,%01 anytime.

t "MOONSHADOW" Highly bluc/whitc/pmplc artwork on black, 1m:shnu1k T. Specify S,M,L,XL,XXL. short sleeve $17. Add $2,50 order shipping. Send or money order 10: Wear, PO Box 544, Mountain TN 3Tl77. (61 'i) 886-6.391. inquires welcome.

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PHOTO SIIIRTS Send 11s your fovoritc hang gliding photo & we'll enlarge it and transfer rbc fi,11 color image onto one of our instock T shirrs or sweatshirts. Machine washable & S, M, L, XI,, XXL Short sleeve $17., long ')., sweats $2 l. Add $2.50 order ship ping. Send check or mo11cy onkr to: Copy Center, 30 Blvd., Stratford CT (203) }'75-9055. inquiries welcome. Photo returned

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES The rare for classi!,cd advertising is $. 50 per word (or group of char:rcrers) and $1.00 per word for bold or all caps.

MINIMUM AD CHARGE $5.00. A foe of$15.00 is for each line art logo and $25.00 for each photo. LINEART & PHOTO SIZE NO LARGER THAN l.75" X 2.25" Please underline words to be in bold prinr. Special layoms of r:ihs $25.00 per column inch.

AD DEADLINES All ad copy, instrucrions, changes, additions and cancellations must he received in wriring I 1/2 rnonths preceding the cover d:ite, i.e. October 20th for the December issue. Please make checks p'1yablc to USJlC/\ Classified Advertising Dept. [[ANC; CUDJN(; Ml\(;AZINE, P.O. Box I :l:\O, CO 8090 I 1330 ('719) 6$?.-8300 17 with your Visa or Mastercard.

STOJ.EN WINGS & THINGS WILLS WING 145 AT Stolen from VJCTORI/\ BC, CANADA on June 19, I ')')5. White LE w/orangc triangle parch on each side, orallge/hluc tmdcrsurfacc.

Peter Moulton (60/i) 850-670'/.

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l'LYTFC 3010 VARIO Stolen from CRANTS !'ASS, OR home on Nov. 23, 1991, serial //<)Ii I 'J!/1023. Also Maxon SP2550, serial 119}021i9818. Call Russ Crmp (50.'l) 179 2')58.

Swlcn from ED LEVIN/Ill(; SlJR CA. RADIOS Two Yacsu Ftli 11 E rwo meter FM transceiver, serial numbers 2!)583205 and 11.511565, and a Realistic PTT speaker mike. REWARD FOR fNFO. l.FADJ;',JG TO lff:J'URN. Call (717) }8'7-'7'7Yi leave mes-

STOLEN WINGS arc listed as a service to USHGA members. Newes, e111rics arc in bold. There is no or charge for this service and lost and found be called in (719) 632-8300 or it equipment in ('119) for incl11sio11 in ( ;Jiding magazine. Please call to cancel the listing gliders arc recovered. this will be purged.

Advanced Tc:chnology Systems ........ 23 Adventure Video ............................ .38 ,~ .............. ,............... ,........... 18

Aircotec .............. ,..... ,...................... 38 ll,J•, ... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Arai Design ..................................... 21 Braunigcr ............... ,, .................. ,.... 23 Colorado Paragliding .... ,, .... ,............ 23 Flytec ............................................. ,31 1Jal] Bros. ,..................................... .A3 High Sports ......................... 14 just Kenruckiana Soaring ....................... 38

Lookout Mtn. Flight Park ................. 7 Moyes .............. ,............... ,,,, ............. 8 Pacific Airwave .................. Back Cover

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ULTRAMITTS NEW, IMPROVED wrisrcnHs and DOUBLE VELCRO closure. lJltramitts arc now WARMEH rh:rn ever. Upgrades available. Call for derails. CLOUDBASE ULTRAMITTS & HAR N ESSES since 1972! ('70(,) }98,:'3%1.

VISION MARK IV 17 l.asr seen September l'lrh, 199/i off a NF. Indiana country road. lllack LE, rainbow sail. Bicycle 1,anclgrips on downnrbes, holographic chrome rape on ldngpost & rear keel. Retractable row-bridle arraclred to keel, bozo (312) 2:lJ.'iOJ/.

SPORT 180 Stolen on September 29rh, 1991, from somh of Mi\NASSAS VA (off Ro11tc 28). Light blue l.E, white/purple sail, has dark on left I.E. Call John McAllister (703)

Sport Aviation Public::itions ............. 30 'Eirpaulins ................... ,., .................. .4 Trekking USA ................................. 38 US Aviation ..................................... l 5 USHGA ................... 2,34,35,36,56,57 Wallaby Ranch , ................................. 5 Wills Wing,, .. ,...................... ., .... 26,49 Women's World Team .................... .48

VIDEOS llUOKS POSTERS Al'l'i\RF.L Call US HCA for yom Merchandise order form ('719) (,:.\2 8300.

DON'T LF.A YE YOUR GROUND-BOUND F.QUIPMENT SITTING IN THE GARAGE. SELL IT IN TIIE IJANC GL!DlNG Cl.ASSlF!EDS.

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S'r. PAUL, MINN. 1 j here and your soaring wi l] soon L:ake p:l dC~ a colorfu] [o1 age. A lot of this may place Uianks L-.o towing.

"Product Lines" has focused on towing I ot latE?ly, because I'm hearing plenty about i:ulf:LL1ing "prophecy," about towing and those with cm rc~spond with inf:ormaLion ,;o have :c,L i 11 more report. A eozy Li.ttle circl Yet ,;ubmit l:.o you that 'm hcc,aring abouL. more towing more towing happening. 1: r LJ1a l' l:hc,n towing iu indeed a mibj worthy of don' portray this as supplant:i mJ mount:a in launcliing.

Not [ 'd say one, comp/ otl1c"r. My opinion 't impor-Lant, bul i tion correct. about towi_ng occurrincJ on more consh,tenl: bas i , U1c~n _it: the cover,KJe. Wh i_J(c l' looked at aerotowing lot, L-Jie maj i.,; ground-based towing. Aerotowing t:ug and a compet.c!nt pilot, plus from whicb to A der dol Jy a J aund1 assi:;tant. Ground-bac>c-,d lowing velli-winch, compet.enl: dri_ver, and Long, unclu .stretch of or l:urt. obsecvccr can be valuable . .Supplying tl1e ground based towing enthusi-are Lwo ma:i n ou t:J-j ts TLS and TBT. about to complete its sixth year :in long Lime the hang glicli nq inclm, try Wi tli ovc,r 1-iO synl:ems in supplic?d U. t:ow operator,; w_, Wc.'11 those forcicrn countri C?f,.

TLS light One EJystc,,m i.s "a comp:! line niwind hydraul i

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Reqardh"'rn of n\i:1rkct: both comptmies are en-joying also very slick-looking system bui_J\: in d compact rnarmcr. alr;o of an t.o wind set up ( , 29':i) plus a manual mode-I for D lower cost ($ , 99':i) . wil:.h , which can be mc?rc ~~80 3, 000 fc,et of Ultraline ( /16" 900 lbs. l:ensile). Or, you Kev1ar, .O'/'S incl1 l:o I l2, 7 I Gil, or 1 I fl to 1,000, f:rom pounds. 'J'B'L' 1in0 pDrachuV!s, re] mid hook . Call 9 U-76/J-2991 l\Jot to be out:market-ed, aerol:owing and it:::; suppliers cont:inue to dove] op. ,Tohn Dunham' Creation America a "Special Offer for Cluh:; " Hi import of ircraft

0CTOBII< 1995

now inc] udes a barqa:i n tug trorn Air Creation (an:ruab1y U1e worid' producer o ultra1ight,; ... all trikes). For a limited AC/\ ofterin9 a :l!'un Racer 503 'rug for only $12,550. 'I'hc" ready--to-tly trike Air Creat.1cm' basi sinqlc, trike t.Lt:t.ed wit.h 52··horse notax sen engine. Wit.Ji tuq din,ctly l:.lirough the prop hub foe bet--l:er flight: dynami cc, the Fu.n provid0 low operating tug. 'l'he price pares well Lo l:he popular Dragon[ J y which approacheu ~;20,000. Aside from .its l..ug pol:enUal, l:hc, quality machine with many f,l:andard teatures. It also happencJ l:o be qu:il.e iJ l for ,;olo f1igl1t (wit.llouL towinq), as T found out al-Lng' 'n Fun airshow. an info ,,heel: by calling /\CA at 702--882-6046. eM 'l'hou(Jh it.' not new, Dave Broyles nvi ved his old Pterodactyl u] and retitted with the .Jack Mccornack tow (Mccornack i concurr·cni:J.y "ce"--deve}oping /:he, Pt:ug, the .sc11ne :idea onJ y done new and wi t:li more horsepowc?r.) Broy] es has long i Lowing and hi1, recent acquisil:ion of: hi.m stoked about: to l:ow hanq t:be ul tral:i ght ittlcc but Jots of choice,, horsepower avdila.ble." lJroyl0s us:incJ 3',--llp Cuyuna, but has hj eye AMW/Cuyuna, the Mccornack, he sayr;. feel t:.11(? ' Dae .i s "going to be, quite a t~lane, pc.,rhaps bet.l.er than lri.kes." FMI: 214 5flfl. 8111111 W arc.!n' l: a.I 1 you n0ed, and some other st:c?pping in Lo h0Jp. Appropriate Engineering L:owline parachute available nCf the p,-irdfoil clev0J oper, Barry " .. .:it won' L accidonl:aJ.ly open if t.owlinc: goes Hlack, yet it automatically wl1c-:11 you rel or break wink ] ink." !, parafoil won't spin even "at high Sold complete and ready-1:.o-uscc;, the ParaJ:oi] r,ine Recovery for ;,''i9.95 (4,000 foot .Spc-'ci:ra :line mode;!) or ,?/9.9 11 ( I arger or lonqc,r I.ow ] model) .

803--Bfl''i-0949 Me Wallaby Ranch has a tow system, proven I: Lhcir busy a0,rotow opcc;rat:ion. For $99 you can obt..ai.n thc,ir ready-to-m,e, we] cfod spinnaker with a F:i_nst:er:walder base l:ubc, atU 1chment promoting reledse as "a dc,luxe, model." For info, ciJJl f313-424--00'/0 Or, for you nc,t-surtern, Wallaby has ju,;I. ial:ed a Home Page on t:hc, World Wide Web. Though the on] ine i,, typ-ically awkward, the "page" i cr~ly crafl·.ed ha:, hypc,rtexl: contc,nt l:ha l: you Lo ump t.o more area,; [or detailed c0 xplanat:iom;. T oyed I ooking at it and WaLI aby c,ome [•: mail fol lowing my vi L-..

Addre,; : "J-JL--tp: //www.wa1laby.com/wDl Laby/wDUaby .litm]. (If you r,waUow t:he dang addr-esD, you might- have a good t _i me. ) Hey, we' re out ta room aga 118il So, got new.s or opinions? lo encl 'r'm to B Dor. se l:, .C:t Paul MN ':i5l fl. or Vn1c1 L-.o 6 0 09 0. (or... New!) E-mail to: CumulusManf<lao] .com 'l'HANKS! 0

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