West Coast Soaring Club

... for the hangies landing at the Duncan LZ early in the season... The wind can be from a totally different direction than what you expect based on launch conditions. There are power/phone lines along the south border of the LZ and several fences to consider. The fences are barbed wire. Not fun to ...

I am looking for a joby cellphone tripod that was last used on launch at woodside.
It might be in a black bag that is also missing.

Photo of packaged joby included.

Thank you!

Martin, (and all) I do not think there is a lack of interest in the problem, I think it is more of a lack of viable solve all solutions. I have had some thoughts on the issue. but nothing that would be very viable. the threat of vandalism to parked vehicles, fires and mayhem at launch, percieved ret...

Thank you Serge.
A good reminder to pilots.
Check out the LZ, assess all obsticles and "what if" scenarios before you fly.

Not intending to hijack the thread, but I would like to ask about the RASP forecasting and here might be a good place. Admin, do not hesitate to delete this if you feel it is in the wrong place. I am aware of two different websites for things Rasp related. One is Canada Rasp, the other is called TJ'...

Link to FAQ not working! I tried, I need to know how to post images from my hard drive onto forum.

Nice presentation Bob.

I like that you included Launch at Oscar's.
You probably saved my neck from edge effect a few years back.

Thanks again!

Nice Map Claudia,
I assume these are HG/PG flights summed up over time, perhaps one season?

I find them inspiring.

I got a message from WCSC about repack at the old Burnaby Village museum.
I assume this is for paragliders mainly.

Has an HG specific group repack been planned yet anywhere?

HG Friendly LZ?

Where is the launch on Elk?

Peco... I disagree, Beginner hang glider models do fly themselves. The pilot does not have to hold the control bar while in trim flight. The glider will fly itself. "A beginner PG can learn and feel the wing flying and supporting him even before their feet ever leave the ground Not so easy in a...

I remember while learning HG years ago they also did tandems . One of the things they ALWAYS did was did a hang check with both participants hooked in before launching, someone holding the nose, and both participants lying prone, hanging, full weight on the hang strap(s). This was required every lau...

Hang gliding.... I love it. Belly down, head first, it's the way , insects, bats, squirrels, birds, certain snakes and fish, and super heroes do it. It is the "natural way" to fly, IF you are not in an airplane of course. OK, all kidding aside. I see the lack of instructors as one reason f...

Interesting.

Someone mentioned a while back that the road to upper launch seemed to be "open" again.
Related?

I also want to ask,...
Will a proper LZ be in the works as well?
This would be a necessity if they plan to use the site to include PG and HG usage.

Aahhh!

Love it.

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