Hang Gliding and Paragliding Volume 44 / Issue 12:December 2014 | Page 60
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HANG GLIDING ADVISORY: Used hang glid-
ers should always be disassembled before flying
for the first time and inspected carefully for fatigued, bent or dented downtubes, ruined bushings, bent bolts (especially the heart bolt), reused Nyloc nuts, loose thimbles, frayed or rusted
cables, tangs with non-circular holes, and on flex
wings, sails badly torn or torn loose from their anchor points front and back on the keel and leading edges.
PARAGLIDING ADVISORY: Used paragliders
should always be thoroughly inspected before flying for the first time. Annual inspections on paragliders should include sailcloth strength tests.
Simply performing a porosity check isn’t sufficient. Some gliders pass porosity yet have very
weak sailcloth.
If in doubt, many hang gliding and paragliding businesses will be happy to give an objective opinion on the condition of equipment you
bring them to inspect. BUYERS SHOULD SELECT EQUIPMENT THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR
THEIR SKILL LEVEL OR RATING. NEW PILOTS
SHOULD SEEK PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION
FROM A USHPA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR.
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DECEMBER 1-3> Phetchabun, Thailand. This
3-day clinic is open to basic and advanced paragliding instructor candidates and those needing
recertification. Phu Thap Boek is the best flying site in exotic, far-east, Thailand. For more
information:
www.paraglidetandem.net,
or
[email protected].
DECEMBER 5-7> Phetchabun, Thailand. Tan-
dem paragliding clinic with Pete Humes and Matty Allen. This 3-day clinic is for P-4 pilots who
want to learn tandem flight. We’ll be flying Phu
Thap Boek, Phetchabun, the highest and best flying site in exotic Southeast Asia. For more information: Pete at [email protected], or www.
paraglidetandem.net.
JANUARY 11-17> Phetchabun, Thailand.
Mountain flying/thermal clinic with Pete Humes.
This 7-day clinic is for P-2 pilots who want to
learn mountain/thermal skills. Also P-4 pilots
who want to set new XC records. We’ll be flying
Phu Thap Boek, Phetchabun, the highest and best
flying site in exotic Southeast Asia. For more information contact Pete at www.paraglidetandem.
net, or [email protected]
JAN 1 - FEB 8, FEB 8-16, FEB 21 MAR 1 & MAR 1-9> Roldanillo, Colombia.
Eagle Paragliding is running 4 tours over 4 weeks.
We guarantee unforgettable flying in Roldanillo, Colombia. Read about our Colombia Tours in
the August 2014 issue of the USHPA magazine.
The Paragliding World Championships will be
held before our tours at this world-class site. The
tours are for pilots of all levels. We offer coaching
on thermaling, XC flying, tandem XC flying, and
race-to-goal tasks for those interested. We have
been offering tours for over a decade all over the
world. The number of high-caliber staff members
supporting pilots at Eagle clinics and tours is unprecedented. Let Rob Sporrer, Brad Gunnuscio,
and our highly qualified staff of instructors support you in achieving your goals for the week. Visit www.paragliding.com, or contact us at rob@
paraglide.com, 805-968-0980, and www.http://
eagleparagliding.com/?q=node/27.
JANUARY 16 - FeBRUARY 6 > Anserma and
Roldanillo, Colombia. Escape the winter and join
us in sunny warm Colombia. Light winds and
good thermals allows excellent conditions for
students to learn and improve their thermal and
XC skills. Great from the beginner to the advanced
pilot. We fly multiple sites around Valle del Cauca including world-class Roldanillo and Anserma
Nuevo. Fly with Terry Bono, advanced instructor
and guide with over 12 years of experience. Our
focus is your thermal and XC skills using visual
and radio contact, air-to-air guidance, and analyzing your flights in a 3-D flight program. Options
to come for one week, 10 days and two weeks.
[email protected], 610-3920050. http://www.pennsylvaniaparagliding.com/
Pennsylvania _ Paragliding/Colombia _ Tour.
html
january 18-28 > Governador Valadares,
Brazil. One of the best known South American
World Class flying sites. All your flying needs
provided by Adventure Sports Tours. Master rated
advanced instructors make your trip worthwhile.
Whatever your goals from novice to comp. GV is
a fun, flying friendly town with all the conveniences. Close to the Mt Ibituruna site of world championships as well as epic days of local and x-c
flying. Tour includes; pick up at GV airport, hotel
accommodations, rides to launch and retrieval,
local guiding. In addition we will help with travel planning such as Brazilian Visas, best airline
prices as well as local accommodations to suit
your individual lifestyles. Contact Ray at [email protected], 775-883-7070, or www.
skybirdwings.net
JAN18-25&FeB1-8>Tapalpa, Mexico Fly Week
Parasoft has been guiding pilots to Mexico in January since 1990. In 2002 we discovered worldclass Tapalpa, with four other sites close by. With
big launch and l anding areas this is the best in
Mexico! Tapalpa is a 2500’ vertical drive-up site
located one hour from the Guadalajara airport. To
prepare for the 2004 World Cup competition, a
restaurant and bar were added. Our trips include
six days of flying. We see these as both a fun flying vacation and a learning experience. To guide
our clients well, we limit group size to four clients and offer tandem flights to improve flying
skills. More info: granger@parasoftparagliding.
com,303-494-2820, or http://parasoftparagliding.com/mexico-flying/.
January 20 - february 15 > Valle del
Cauca, Colombia. 7 to 14 days “Vol-Tel” tours
while flying the epic sites of the Valle del Cauca, Colombia. World-class lodging and logistics. Roldanillo, La Union, Anserma Nuevo and
beyond. Improve thermal and XC skills with inair radio guidance from advanced instructor/
guide David Prentice with over 20 years experience. Airport pick-up, local transportation, lodging included. More info: [email protected],
or 505-720-5436.