Hang Glider Tuck & Tumble U2 145

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Hang Glider Tuck & Tumble U2 145

By Greg Writer on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 | No Comments

There’s a video floating around lately of a foreign pilot who tumbled their U2 145. If you haven’t seen it, here’s the video: This video is a great conversation piece for a few principles we should all understand to stay safe out there. A quick rundown on what you see in the video: A pilot […]

San Diego Hang Gliding @ Torrey Pines Glider Port

By Greg Writer on Monday, January 7th, 2013 | No Comments

San Diegot Hang Gliding is great year round here in southern California. We went to Torrey Pines Glider Port today and two people from Michigan decided to take to the air and fly like birds. This was a last minute videos with my phone.

Blossom Valley

By Greg Writer on Tuesday, January 1st, 2013 | No Comments

San Diego Hang Gliding Flying Site Blossom Valley Flight Type: Ridge/Thermal/XC Best time to fly: Year Round USHPA Rating Recommendation: H3, P3 – SDHGPA membership recommended Launch (SW and West facing): 32.876 N; 116.848 W – Elevation : 1500ft (457m) LZ HG: 32.877 N; 116.876 W – Elevation : 460ft (140m) LZ PG: 32.878 N; […]

Horse Canyon

By Greg Writer on Tuesday, January 1st, 2013 | No Comments

San Diego Hang Gliding Flying Site Horse Canyon Flight Type: Ridge/Thermal/XC Best time to fly: Year Round – Summer is turbulent USHPA Rating Recommendation: H2, P2 – SDHGPA membership recommended Launch: 32.774 N; 116.476 W – Elevation : 4580ft (1396m) LZ HG (primary): 32.763 N; 116.488 W – Elevation : 3275ft (998m) verbal permission for […]

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