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Sylmar Hang Gliding Association
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Paragliding, Speed Wings. Don't Try This at Home. Ratings, Adventure Pass. SHGA LZ From the Air. Photo by Jonathan Dietch. The subdivision marked in orange is Santiago Estates, and pilots may fly over these homes. Flying over any other residential areas is strictly prohibited. The purple area is the Sylmar Independent Baseball League (SIBL), and one must not fly over this area when games are in session, nor land there if the target LZ is missed. Site donated by: Sonic Media.
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Sylmar Hang Gliding Association
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Paragliding, Speed Wings. Don't Try This at Home. Ratings, Adventure Pass. Paraglider pilots are welcome at Sylmar. While our flying site is dominated by hang gliders, it can provide excellent paraglider flights for pilots prepared for a relatively challenging P-3 (intermediate) rated site. On Launch and In the Air. In the air, not all pilots are experienced with soaring in mixed company, so particular care is required. For example, paragliders and hang gliders can circle together in the same thermal...
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Sylmar Hang Gliding Association
http://www.shga.com/flightpark.asp
Paragliding, Speed Wings. Don't Try This at Home. Ratings, Adventure Pass. Where is Sylmar Flight Park? The Sylmar Flight Park (landing zone) is located north of Los Angeles off the 210 freeway in the city of Sylmar. The Park is open daily from 8 AM until dusk. For a map and driving directions to Sylmar Flight Park. How do I get to launch? What is required of a pilot to fly at Kagel? Current USHPA membership (card must be carried by the pilot). Understanding and demonstration of SHGA Rules, Guidelines.
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Sylmar Hang Gliding Association
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Paragliding, Speed Wings. Don't Try This at Home. Ratings, Adventure Pass. Sylmar Hang Gliding Association Rules. To download a PDF version of our rules and guidelines, as well as landing zone maps. (Requires Adobe Acrobat. For the SHGA Rules Enforcement Policy. Flying privileges are available only to those who hold current USHPA and SHGA membership. All pilots must wear a helmet and emergency reserve parachute. A In Burbank Class C Airspace (south of Gavina Avenue, between 3,000 and 4,800 MSL),. Advance...
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Sylmar Hang Gliding Association
http://www.shga.com/weather.asp
Paragliding, Speed Wings. Don't Try This at Home. Ratings, Adventure Pass. How to obtain a good weather briefing (PDF). Skew-T Plots for specified locations. Blipmap Univiewer from Dr. Jack. Blipspots from Dr. Jack. Current Isobar Map of US. Tad Hurst's Southern California Soaring Predictor with mirrors by Spencer Mathews. Southern California Area Info. Central California Area Info. Kagel / Sylmar (91342). Sylmar Flight Park Weather data. Weather Underground data for Sylmar Flight park. Fly Away H.G.
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Sylmar Hang Gliding Association
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Paragliding, Speed Wings. Don't Try This at Home. Ratings, Adventure Pass. Sylmar Hang Gliding Association History. This article was written by Craig Baker and published in the SHGA High Times on July 31, 1984. Questions were asked by all there that day and every weekend thereafter: Where is Kagel? Where's the landing area? Who are those pilots and where did they come from? The first USHGA sanctioned competition at Kagel Mountain took place in May 1983, when the Manufacturer's League Meet came to Sylmar ...
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Sylmar Hang Gliding Association
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Paragliding, Speed Wings. Don't Try This at Home. Ratings, Adventure Pass. Z - The 5 Esses (5S) Club. One for remembrance. Actually, it would be great, if someone could take an updated photo of current members of the Sylmar Senior Senile Soaring Society. Primo paraglider and hang glider, Fabien enjoys dodging mountain lions and rattlesnakes on the hike to his launch between Dumb and Dumber on the steeps of Locals. Forum name: Ken Andrews. I love you guys.". Fred Ballard (Fat Fred). Forum name: Fat Fred.
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Sylmar Hang Gliding Association
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Paragliding, Speed Wings. Don't Try This at Home. Ratings, Adventure Pass. 2016 Board of Directors. Nancy Ballard, Kat Shaw, and Cathy Thompson -. 661)-251-2362, (714) 345-9775, (818) 362-7612. To e-mail the entire board. For other important numbers visit the contact page. Site donated by: Sonic Media.
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Sylmar Hang Gliding Association
http://www.shga.com/membership.asp
Paragliding, Speed Wings. Don't Try This at Home. Ratings, Adventure Pass. The Sylmar Hang Gliding Association is a non-profit 501(c)7 organization. SHGA owns the Sylmar Flight Park, and maintains the LZ, Kagel mountain launch, and access to other launches in the area. Operating expenses are primarily covered by a combination of membership dues and glider storage fees. Please note that use of SHGA facilities also requires current USHPA membership for the liability protection that it provides.
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Sylmar Hang Gliding Association
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Paragliding, Speed Wings. Don't Try This at Home. Ratings, Adventure Pass. It is important to check any local airspace closures BEFORE flying. Do not rely on your friends, instructor or SHGA to provide this information to you — it is your responsibility as a pilot. Below is a brief description of each term and a link to the FAA Web site listing such closures. Notices to Airmen - Notices about air space closures, restrictions, hazards and air operations. Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
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