Repack Clinic***** POSTPONED *****
The SDHGPA repack clinic is postponed until further notice. In the past, Patrick Henry High School offered us a classroom, cafeteria and gym space for a small rental fee to cover the overtime cost of custodial services. Patrick Henry no longer has the capacity to allow us to use that location for the clinic.
Out of the ~15 locations we attempted to hold the clinic, several did not have the proper gym ceiling to conduct the reserve deployment simulator or were unavailable. The 2 locations that were available charged a rental rate of over $1500 which exceeds the budget the club has for this kind of operation.
We are in the process of rescheduling this event. As a guideline, reserves are recommended to be repacked at least once a year. If you are overdue, please seek alternative sources to have your reserve chute inspected and repacked.
If anyone can recommend a suitable of a location, please contact Roger Marsh @ (949) 795-9849
Suggestions and comments appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
Bret Daniel
2009 SDHGPA President
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Blossom Valley Action Item - TODAY FEB 25th
Dear SDHGPA member,
This update is provided to alert you about upcoming events in the flying community.
Blossom Valley Action Item - TODAY FEB 25th
SDG&E representatives will hold an open house from 5 to 8 pm Feb. 25 TODAY at the Lakeside Community Center, (9841 Vine Street, Lakeside, CA) to answer questions from the public.
As many pilots as possible to come and meet with the residents and Planning Group members. Since this is an open house style meeting you can come any time and stay only as long as you want. There will be media and petitions to sign and both Blossom and El Monte Valley residents to meet and interact with.
New pilots and old still feel a great flight has been made when they can say "Made it to El Cap". If you have never made that crossing, I must tell you it is a fabulous experience, especially when you are able to fly back to launch.
The proposed power lines will cause a major obstruction that will make the El Cap crossing extremely dangerous.
What you can do to help.
During your morning coffee or tea, take some time to write a letter to the CPUC explaining why you like to fly there and how this obstruction will greatly restrict your recreational activities in this area.
1. Review this thread: http://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=22812
2. You can file a formal complain here ->http://ia.cpuc.ca.gov/cimsapp/
3. Attend the meeting
The time is now, and everyone needs to pull together to save this site.
Suggestions and comments appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
Bret Daniel
2009 SDHGPA President
This update is provided to alert you about upcoming events in the flying community.
Blossom Valley Action Item - TODAY FEB 25th
SDG&E representatives will hold an open house from 5 to 8 pm Feb. 25 TODAY at the Lakeside Community Center, (9841 Vine Street, Lakeside, CA) to answer questions from the public.
As many pilots as possible to come and meet with the residents and Planning Group members. Since this is an open house style meeting you can come any time and stay only as long as you want. There will be media and petitions to sign and both Blossom and El Monte Valley residents to meet and interact with.
New pilots and old still feel a great flight has been made when they can say "Made it to El Cap". If you have never made that crossing, I must tell you it is a fabulous experience, especially when you are able to fly back to launch.
The proposed power lines will cause a major obstruction that will make the El Cap crossing extremely dangerous.
What you can do to help.
During your morning coffee or tea, take some time to write a letter to the CPUC explaining why you like to fly there and how this obstruction will greatly restrict your recreational activities in this area.
1. Review this thread: http://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=22812
2. You can file a formal complain here ->http://ia.cpuc.ca.gov/cimsapp/
3. Attend the meeting
The time is now, and everyone needs to pull together to save this site.
Suggestions and comments appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
Bret Daniel
2009 SDHGPA President
Friday, February 20, 2009
February Update
This update is provided to alert you about upcoming events in the flying community.
Site Updates
In conjunction with USHPA, the SDHGPA will be providing more detailed information about the sites we monitor and fly. To maintain the USHPA insurance for 3rd parties for the San Diego sites, it is important that all pilots have a current USHPA membership. A non-USHPA pilot having an incident can jeopardize the site for all. Some sites require SDHGPA + USHPA membership due to the permits that were negotiated in the past. Please abide by each site's rules and regulations so that we all can enjoy our sport.
The following list provides the current requirements and will be updated on the SDHGPA website in the near future.
Horse - (SDHGPA preferred) The SDHGPA (with the help of Lyne Perry) coordinates grading efforts of the road to the top of horse, your membership dues and donations support this effort. The SDHGPA members also maintain the windsock at this site.
Laguna - (mandatory SDHGPA + USHPA) The SDHGPA owns an LZ in the valley that not attainable on glide. This site requires that all pilots posess a current year membership card or a temporary membership card when flying this site. Landing rights were negotiated with the land owner in the valley such that the "Wash" is available for landing. Failure to produce a current SDHGPA membership card may result in a situation for trespassing. The surrounding areas and Launch are provided via a special use permit that requires SDHGPA and USHPA membership. Laguna is listed as a sensitive site with USHPA and the GPS coordinates will not be published for this site. A copy of the Permit will be available soon on the website.
Otay - no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
Fuzz - (SDHGPA preferred)
Blossom - (SDHGPA preferred, verbal agreement with land owner was made to land at the RaceTrack for SDHGPA members) Landing at El Monte Park is prohibited for all pilots to land.
Big Black - (SDHGPA preferred) The SDHGPA has a special use permit with the forrest service as the custodian of flight operations and use of the forest lands. Non-SDHGPA pilots should fly with a SDHGPA member at this site to ensure they are provided with a site briefing. This site has special requirements listed on the SDHGPA website. The SDHGPA suite director MUST be informed of all flight activity.
Little Black- no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
Palomar - no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
Torrey - mandatory USHPA
Tecate Peak - no requirement
SDHGPA is listed as preferred on many sites due to the fact that the SDHGPA issues over $1500/year to USHPA for 3rd party insurance or has special agreements in place for flight operations.
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US Hang Gliding and US Paragliding National Teams
The SDHGPA is supporting the US National Hang Gliding and Paragliding teams with a $100 donation to each Team. Glen Volk, SDHGPA member, is on the HG team and had an epic flight of 200+ miles in Texas last year. Congratulations!
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Leonardo - Flight Database
SDHGPA now has a club entry to track all HG and PG flights for the 2009 Rich Matros XC contest. This year, Ascent, is donating a vario for the HG and PG XC Grand Champions*. If you need help establishing yourself on leonardo, please contact Erik Kolberg for assistance as he is the XC chairman for 2009.
*You must be a current member prior to your flight to qualify in the 2009 XC contest
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Torrey Pines Web Cam
The BOD voted to allocate $400 of general funds to support the installation of a new Web Cam system for Torrey in conjunction with eh Torrey Pines Glider Port. This will allow pilots to continue to check conditions at Torrey prior to arrival. Ascent's business manager, Mike Wellborn is currently seeking sponsorship the torrey web cam. More to follow on this project.
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American Red Cross CPR
SDHGPA member, Susan Peachy, has asked to relay that the American Red Cross is offering FREE Adult CPR certification on CPR Saturday, March 14th at 202 C St. (San Diego Concourse). Last year over 2,100 people were certified! Show up early as classes start at 7am and people are in line waiting at 6:30am.
Thanks for the heads up Susan!
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SDHGPA Calendar
The SDHGPA will now be using the Google Calendaring system to post events in Southern California. You can review current events by going tot he club website and clicking on the Calendar link. Its still in the beginning stages, but will be updated regularly.
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Torrey Pines Soaring Council - Flight Park Educational DVD - Action Item
Gary Fogel has created a fascinating, interesting, and very informative Power-Point presentation on the history of soaring at Torrey Pines. The time spans from John J. Montgomery's first glider flight from a hill near Imperial Beach in 1883 to present day flying at the Torrey Pines flight Park. Included are stories about aircraft innovations, famous men and women pilots, educational programs with City Schools, all of which took place at the Flight Park. It is a very visual presentation of what Torrey Pines has been and could be (should be) going into the future. A natural idea evolved to format Gary's presentation into a DVD so it could be easily presented to a board audience. This educational material could help foster support for the preservation of the Torrey Pines Flight Park.
We need help. Anyone with the time, interest, and any video production experience please contact Jim Wright at jmwright402@sbcglobal.net. The 1st available time to meet with Gary will be a lunch meeting on March 11 in the UTC area. Jim would like to have three to five people who would be active contributors meet with Gary to plan where we are going and next steps.
Please feel free to contact Jim if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions.
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SDHGPA Notes and Updates
Sorry for the long email update. Because of the copious amounts of information that is recorded at BOD meetings, updates, special requests, etc. We have a new link that will tack all of the detailed information for members to review. This can be found at: http://sdhgpaupdates.blogspot.com
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Membership
Please renew your membership for the 2009 year. Its easy via Pay Pal and your continued support is appreciated. New membership cards are in progress and will be mailed out soon.
Suggestions and comments appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
Bret Daniel
2009 SDHGPA President
Site Updates
In conjunction with USHPA, the SDHGPA will be providing more detailed information about the sites we monitor and fly. To maintain the USHPA insurance for 3rd parties for the San Diego sites, it is important that all pilots have a current USHPA membership. A non-USHPA pilot having an incident can jeopardize the site for all. Some sites require SDHGPA + USHPA membership due to the permits that were negotiated in the past. Please abide by each site's rules and regulations so that we all can enjoy our sport.
The following list provides the current requirements and will be updated on the SDHGPA website in the near future.
Horse - (SDHGPA preferred) The SDHGPA (with the help of Lyne Perry) coordinates grading efforts of the road to the top of horse, your membership dues and donations support this effort. The SDHGPA members also maintain the windsock at this site.
Laguna - (mandatory SDHGPA + USHPA) The SDHGPA owns an LZ in the valley that not attainable on glide. This site requires that all pilots posess a current year membership card or a temporary membership card when flying this site. Landing rights were negotiated with the land owner in the valley such that the "Wash" is available for landing. Failure to produce a current SDHGPA membership card may result in a situation for trespassing. The surrounding areas and Launch are provided via a special use permit that requires SDHGPA and USHPA membership. Laguna is listed as a sensitive site with USHPA and the GPS coordinates will not be published for this site. A copy of the Permit will be available soon on the website.
Otay - no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
Fuzz - (SDHGPA preferred)
Blossom - (SDHGPA preferred, verbal agreement with land owner was made to land at the RaceTrack for SDHGPA members) Landing at El Monte Park is prohibited for all pilots to land.
Big Black - (SDHGPA preferred) The SDHGPA has a special use permit with the forrest service as the custodian of flight operations and use of the forest lands. Non-SDHGPA pilots should fly with a SDHGPA member at this site to ensure they are provided with a site briefing. This site has special requirements listed on the SDHGPA website. The SDHGPA suite director MUST be informed of all flight activity.
Little Black- no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
Palomar - no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
Torrey - mandatory USHPA
Tecate Peak - no requirement
SDHGPA is listed as preferred on many sites due to the fact that the SDHGPA issues over $1500/year to USHPA for 3rd party insurance or has special agreements in place for flight operations.
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US Hang Gliding and US Paragliding National Teams
The SDHGPA is supporting the US National Hang Gliding and Paragliding teams with a $100 donation to each Team. Glen Volk, SDHGPA member, is on the HG team and had an epic flight of 200+ miles in Texas last year. Congratulations!
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Leonardo - Flight Database
SDHGPA now has a club entry to track all HG and PG flights for the 2009 Rich Matros XC contest. This year, Ascent, is donating a vario for the HG and PG XC Grand Champions*. If you need help establishing yourself on leonardo, please contact Erik Kolberg for assistance as he is the XC chairman for 2009.
*You must be a current member prior to your flight to qualify in the 2009 XC contest
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Torrey Pines Web Cam
The BOD voted to allocate $400 of general funds to support the installation of a new Web Cam system for Torrey in conjunction with eh Torrey Pines Glider Port. This will allow pilots to continue to check conditions at Torrey prior to arrival. Ascent's business manager, Mike Wellborn is currently seeking sponsorship the torrey web cam. More to follow on this project.
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American Red Cross CPR
SDHGPA member, Susan Peachy, has asked to relay that the American Red Cross is offering FREE Adult CPR certification on CPR Saturday, March 14th at 202 C St. (San Diego Concourse). Last year over 2,100 people were certified! Show up early as classes start at 7am and people are in line waiting at 6:30am.
Thanks for the heads up Susan!
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SDHGPA Calendar
The SDHGPA will now be using the Google Calendaring system to post events in Southern California. You can review current events by going tot he club website and clicking on the Calendar link. Its still in the beginning stages, but will be updated regularly.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Torrey Pines Soaring Council - Flight Park Educational DVD - Action Item
Gary Fogel has created a fascinating, interesting, and very informative Power-Point presentation on the history of soaring at Torrey Pines. The time spans from John J. Montgomery's first glider flight from a hill near Imperial Beach in 1883 to present day flying at the Torrey Pines flight Park. Included are stories about aircraft innovations, famous men and women pilots, educational programs with City Schools, all of which took place at the Flight Park. It is a very visual presentation of what Torrey Pines has been and could be (should be) going into the future. A natural idea evolved to format Gary's presentation into a DVD so it could be easily presented to a board audience. This educational material could help foster support for the preservation of the Torrey Pines Flight Park.
We need help. Anyone with the time, interest, and any video production experience please contact Jim Wright at jmwright402@sbcglobal.net. The 1st available time to meet with Gary will be a lunch meeting on March 11 in the UTC area. Jim would like to have three to five people who would be active contributors meet with Gary to plan where we are going and next steps.
Please feel free to contact Jim if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SDHGPA Notes and Updates
Sorry for the long email update. Because of the copious amounts of information that is recorded at BOD meetings, updates, special requests, etc. We have a new link that will tack all of the detailed information for members to review. This can be found at: http://sdhgpaupdates.blogspot.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Membership
Please renew your membership for the 2009 year. Its easy via Pay Pal and your continued support is appreciated. New membership cards are in progress and will be mailed out soon.
Suggestions and comments appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
Bret Daniel
2009 SDHGPA President
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Feb 11, 2009 BOD minutes
Feb 11, 2009 BOD minutes
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Torrey Pines Soaring Council
The Torrey Pines Soaring Council (TPSC) is working hard to assist the Gliderport in maintaining the ability to fly RC, HG, PG and sailplane aircraft at the Torrey Pines Gliderport by working with UCSD, the city of San Diego and other government agencies. The SDHGPA and USHPA were invited to have a seat on the Soaring council to provide representating for HG and PG pilots who wish to voice concerns or suggestions regarding the gliderport. The BOD voted no in support of endorsing the Torrey Hawks to having a seat on the TPSC. It has been confirmed by the SDHGPA rep, USHPA rep and the Chairman of the Soaring Council that there is sufficient representation for our sport (HG and PG) on the Soaring Council and there is no void to be filled at this time.
The SDHGPA BOD voted to table discussions regarding the Hawks endorsement and will table discussions regarding this issue until the TPSC determines the discussion is warranted.
In the best interest of the sport (HG and PG), the SDHGPA will entertain USHPA, NON-USHPA and SDHGPA written requests to be forwarded to the TPSC for consideration. To reiterate, the SDHGPA representaive (Jim Wright) will continue to make decisions in the best interest of the SDHGPA and the general flying community to the best of hius capcacity in which he was appointed.
The SDHGPA supports the TPSC and the Gliderport as the conduit in which to interface with State Parks, the City or San Diego, UCSD and all other entities regarding the operations, issues, restrictions, etc. and respectfully asks that all pilots wishing to participate in contributing thier opionions or suggestions, utilize and support these bodies in the best intrest of support for the flying community.
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Site Updates
In conjunction with USHPA, the SDHGPA will be providing more detailed information about the sites we fly. To maintain insurance for 3rd parties for the San Diego sites, it is important that all pilots have a current USHPA membership. A non-USHPA pilot having an incident can jeopadize the site for all. Some sites require SDHGPA membership due to the permits that were negotiated so please abide by the site rules and regulations.
∑ Horse - (SDHGPA preferred)
∑ Laguna - mandatory SDHGPA + USHPA
We have listed Laguna as a sensitive site with USHPA, the GPS coordinates will not be disclosed for this site. A copy of the Permit will be avialble soon on the website.
∑ Otay - no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
∑ Blossom - (SDHGPA preferred, verbal agreement with land owner was made to land at the RaceTrack for SDHGPA members) Landing at El Monte Park is prohibited for all pilots to land.
∑
∑ Big Black - (SDHGPA preferred)
∑ After reviewing the permit, The SDHGPA is in charge of the flight operations and use of the forest lands. All pilots (USHPA or otherwise) are allowed to use the lands for flight (as stated in the agreement) Non-SDHGPA pilots should fly with a SDHGPA member
∑
∑ Little Black- no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
∑ Palomar - no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
∑ Torrey - mandatory USHPA
∑ Tecate Peak - no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
***************************
Torrey Pines Web Cam
The BOD voted to allocate $400 of general funds to support the installation of a new Web Cam system for Torrey. This will allow pilots to check conditions at site before venturing out.
Ascent's business manager, Mike Wellborn is currently negotiating with Douglass regarding Ascent sponsoring the torrey web cam. I think that the basic plan to date is for the club to sell advertising space to cover the monthly cost of the Web Cam. Ascent will buy some/all of this space depending on cost which is not yet determined.
***************************
US Hang Gliding and US Paragliding National Teams
The SDHGPA is supporting the US National Hang Gliding and Paraglidign teams with a $100 donation to each Team. Glen Volk, SDHGPA member, is on the HG team and had an epic flight of 200+ miles in Texas last year. Congratualtions!
***************************
Leonardo - Flight Database
SDHGPA now has a club entry to track all HG and PG flights for the 2009 Rich Matros XC contest. If you need help establishing yourself on leonardo, please contact Erik Kolberg for assitance as he is the XC chairman for 2009.
***************************
Repack Clininc
Roger getting details today
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American Red Cross CPR
SDHGPA member, Susan Peachy, has asked to relay that the American Red Cross is offering FREE Adult CPR certification on CPR Saturday, March 14th at 202 C St. (San Diego Concourse). Last year over 2,100 people were certified! Show up early as classes start at 7am and people are in line waiting at 6:30am.
Thanks for the heads up Susan!
******************************
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Torrey Pines Soaring Council
The Torrey Pines Soaring Council (TPSC) is working hard to assist the Gliderport in maintaining the ability to fly RC, HG, PG and sailplane aircraft at the Torrey Pines Gliderport by working with UCSD, the city of San Diego and other government agencies. The SDHGPA and USHPA were invited to have a seat on the Soaring council to provide representating for HG and PG pilots who wish to voice concerns or suggestions regarding the gliderport. The BOD voted no in support of endorsing the Torrey Hawks to having a seat on the TPSC. It has been confirmed by the SDHGPA rep, USHPA rep and the Chairman of the Soaring Council that there is sufficient representation for our sport (HG and PG) on the Soaring Council and there is no void to be filled at this time.
The SDHGPA BOD voted to table discussions regarding the Hawks endorsement and will table discussions regarding this issue until the TPSC determines the discussion is warranted.
In the best interest of the sport (HG and PG), the SDHGPA will entertain USHPA, NON-USHPA and SDHGPA written requests to be forwarded to the TPSC for consideration. To reiterate, the SDHGPA representaive (Jim Wright) will continue to make decisions in the best interest of the SDHGPA and the general flying community to the best of hius capcacity in which he was appointed.
The SDHGPA supports the TPSC and the Gliderport as the conduit in which to interface with State Parks, the City or San Diego, UCSD and all other entities regarding the operations, issues, restrictions, etc. and respectfully asks that all pilots wishing to participate in contributing thier opionions or suggestions, utilize and support these bodies in the best intrest of support for the flying community.
***************************
Site Updates
In conjunction with USHPA, the SDHGPA will be providing more detailed information about the sites we fly. To maintain insurance for 3rd parties for the San Diego sites, it is important that all pilots have a current USHPA membership. A non-USHPA pilot having an incident can jeopadize the site for all. Some sites require SDHGPA membership due to the permits that were negotiated so please abide by the site rules and regulations.
∑ Horse - (SDHGPA preferred)
∑ Laguna - mandatory SDHGPA + USHPA
We have listed Laguna as a sensitive site with USHPA, the GPS coordinates will not be disclosed for this site. A copy of the Permit will be avialble soon on the website.
∑ Otay - no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
∑ Blossom - (SDHGPA preferred, verbal agreement with land owner was made to land at the RaceTrack for SDHGPA members) Landing at El Monte Park is prohibited for all pilots to land.
∑
∑ Big Black - (SDHGPA preferred)
∑ After reviewing the permit, The SDHGPA is in charge of the flight operations and use of the forest lands. All pilots (USHPA or otherwise) are allowed to use the lands for flight (as stated in the agreement) Non-SDHGPA pilots should fly with a SDHGPA member
∑
∑ Little Black- no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
∑ Palomar - no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
∑ Torrey - mandatory USHPA
∑ Tecate Peak - no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
***************************
Torrey Pines Web Cam
The BOD voted to allocate $400 of general funds to support the installation of a new Web Cam system for Torrey. This will allow pilots to check conditions at site before venturing out.
Ascent's business manager, Mike Wellborn is currently negotiating with Douglass regarding Ascent sponsoring the torrey web cam. I think that the basic plan to date is for the club to sell advertising space to cover the monthly cost of the Web Cam. Ascent will buy some/all of this space depending on cost which is not yet determined.
***************************
US Hang Gliding and US Paragliding National Teams
The SDHGPA is supporting the US National Hang Gliding and Paraglidign teams with a $100 donation to each Team. Glen Volk, SDHGPA member, is on the HG team and had an epic flight of 200+ miles in Texas last year. Congratualtions!
***************************
Leonardo - Flight Database
SDHGPA now has a club entry to track all HG and PG flights for the 2009 Rich Matros XC contest. If you need help establishing yourself on leonardo, please contact Erik Kolberg for assitance as he is the XC chairman for 2009.
***************************
Repack Clininc
Roger getting details today
***************************
American Red Cross CPR
SDHGPA member, Susan Peachy, has asked to relay that the American Red Cross is offering FREE Adult CPR certification on CPR Saturday, March 14th at 202 C St. (San Diego Concourse). Last year over 2,100 people were certified! Show up early as classes start at 7am and people are in line waiting at 6:30am.
Thanks for the heads up Susan!
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