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.
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∑ 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
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∑ Little Black- no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
∑ Palomar - no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
∑ Torrey - mandatory USHPA
∑ Tecate Peak - no requirement (SDHGPA preferred)
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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. 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.
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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!
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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. If you need help establishing yourself on leonardo, please contact Erik Kolberg for assitance as he is the XC chairman for 2009.
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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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About Me
- SDHGPA
- The San Diego Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association is a hang gliding and paragliding club dedicated to the promotion and preservation of foot launched soaring in San Diego County. We work together to keep our primary flying sites open by insuring, maintaining, purchasing, regulating, and monitoring our launch sites and landing zones. Our guiding principle is that all foot launched pilots, of hang gliders and paragliders alike, share common goals and interests best served by a united effort to promote flying safety, education, and good community relations in San Diego County. We support hang gliding and paragliding at the national level through the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USHPA) and concurrent membership in that organization is the one and only club membership requirement.