For more information about BAPA events please contact BAPA Activities co-Directors: Ann Sasaki (annsasaki@sbcglobal.net) or Kurt Niznik (kurtniznik@yahoo.com).
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Anderson Flat Spring Fly-in (9:00 AM)
Come to the Anderson Flat fly-in and enjoy Spring flying conditions, wildflowers and a potluck dinner at Gene Pfeiffer's cabin nearby. Pilots can camp in the LZ or there are a limited number of beds at Gene's place. Anderson Flat is located close to Yosemite. For details on the weekend, please contact Gene Pfeiffer at genep10302@aol.com Contact Info : Gene Pfeiffer
Email :genep10302@aol.com
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Anderson Flat Spring Fly-in
Come to the Anderson Flat fly-in and enjoy Spring flying conditions, wildflowers and a potluck dinner at Gene Pfeiffer's cabin nearby. Pilots can camp in the LZ or there are a limited number of beds at Gene's place. Anderson Flat is located close to Yosemite. For details on the weekend, please contact Gene Pfeiffer at genep10302@aol.com Contact Info : Gene Pfeiffer
Email :genep10302@aol.com
After the meeting Susan Kent, Kevin Hester and Joe Azure will give a presentation on their great XC trip in Chile last winter. Kevin and Joe went for the first week geared toward less experienced pilots. Susan stayed two weeks - the second week was for pilots who had more XC experience. All three thought the trip was great and had really nice flying. Url:http://www.sfbapa.org/content/view/203/126/
Starthistle Flyin - Woodrat Mt., OR (9:00 AM)
Spring is right around the corner, which means not only the best flying of the season, but also RVHPA's 32nd annual Starthistle fly-in at legendary Woodrat Mountain scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 24th through the 26th. We're still in the preliminary planning stage of this year's Starthistle, but so far, we are planning the usual fun competitions including awards for duration, altitude, spot landing, and others. Head for the Rogue Valley in southern Oregon for this year's fun fly-in Memorial Day weekend! Check the Starthistle page for more information on this event as it becomes available. Contact Info : Rogue Valley Hang gliding and Paragliding Association
Url:http://www.rvhpa.net/starthistle/index.htm
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Starthistle Flyin - Woodrat Mt., OR
Spring is right around the corner, which means not only the best flying of the season, but also RVHPA's 32nd annual Starthistle fly-in at legendary Woodrat Mountain scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 24th through the 26th. We're still in the preliminary planning stage of this year's Starthistle, but so far, we are planning the usual fun competitions including awards for duration, altitude, spot landing, and others. Head for the Rogue Valley in southern Oregon for this year's fun fly-in Memorial Day weekend! Check the Starthistle page for more information on this event as it becomes available. Contact Info : Rogue Valley Hang gliding and Paragliding Association
Url:http://www.rvhpa.net/starthistle/index.htm
Monday, May 26, 2008
Starthistle Flyin - Woodrat Mt., OR
Spring is right around the corner, which means not only the best flying of the season, but also RVHPA's 32nd annual Starthistle fly-in at legendary Woodrat Mountain scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 24th through the 26th. We're still in the preliminary planning stage of this year's Starthistle, but so far, we are planning the usual fun competitions including awards for duration, altitude, spot landing, and others. Head for the Rogue Valley in southern Oregon for this year's fun fly-in Memorial Day weekend! Check the Starthistle page for more information on this event as it becomes available. Contact Info : Rogue Valley Hang gliding and Paragliding Association
Url:http://www.rvhpa.net/starthistle/index.htm
Saturday, May 31, 2008
BAPA Thermal Clinic (8:30 AM)
The BAPA Thermal Clinic, led by Tom Moock will be held this weekend at Potato Hill or Dunlap. The Thermal Clinic is geared toward newer intermediate level pilots who have been flying for a while but have limited thermal experience in the mountains.
The clinic covers thermal technique discussions and safety considerations, flying and debriefing about flights. To attend, pilots should have strong launching and landing skills, have at least 20 hours of airtime, 50 flights and 30 flying days. The clinic is limited to 8 pilots. If you would like to sign up for the clinic, please email Ann Sasaki at annsasaki@sbcglobal.net. Please state how many hours, flights and days you have.
BAPA Thermal Clinic
The BAPA Thermal Clinic, led by Tom Moock will be held this weekend at Potato Hill or Dunlap. The Thermal Clinic is geared toward newer intermediate level pilots who have been flying for a while but have limited thermal experience in the mountains.
The clinic covers thermal technique discussions and safety considerations, flying and debriefing about flights. To attend, pilots should have strong launching and landing skills, have at least 20 hours of airtime, 50 flights and 30 flying days. The clinic is limited to 8 pilots. If you would like to sign up for the clinic, please email Ann Sasaki at annsasaki@sbcglobal.net. Please state how many hours, flights and days you have.
San Francisco County Fair Building Hall of Flowers – Rec Room 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way. Ample free parking. Great lunch restaurants nearby.
Bring 2 IDs (one with picture), a couple of pens/pencils and $20 cash for Technician study materials and test ($14 cash for testing only).
Check-in for study, class at 8:45AM sharp (don't be early or late). Beginners’ tips at 8:50AM (donuts), self-study starts 9:00AM (coffee). Exams begin 1:30PM. No need for advance preparation, our method does it in 6 hours. General exam class at 9:05AM (if you are already licensed or have mastered the Technician exam material).
XC Co-op - Potato Hill (8:00 AM)
Want to learn XC in a friendly, fun, and encouraging environment? Come join us at the Cross Country Co-op! It is called the XC Co-op because the goal is for participants to help each other fly XC in a noncompetitive atmosphere. The Co-op is for experienced and non-experienced pilots a like. Experienced pilots are encouraged to come and share their knowledge and flying skills to help new pilots along. The Co-op will be held in conjunction with BAPA fly-ins, so pilots can just come for the fly-in or join in the XC Co-op. Contact Info : Susan Kent
Email :susancrz@cruzio.comUrl:http://www.sfbapa.org/content/view/454/1/
Sunday, June 08, 2008
XC Co-op - Potato Hill
Want to learn XC in a friendly, fun, and encouraging environment? Come join us at the Cross Country Co-op! It is called the XC Co-op because the goal is for participants to help each other fly XC in a noncompetitive atmosphere. The Co-op is for experienced and non-experienced pilots a like. Experienced pilots are encouraged to come and share their knowledge and flying skills to help new pilots along. The Co-op will be held in conjunction with BAPA fly-ins, so pilots can just come for the fly-in or join in the XC Co-op. Contact Info : Susan Kent
Email :susancrz@cruzio.comUrl:http://www.sfbapa.org/content/view/454/1/
West Coast Paragliding Championships - Woodrat Mt., OR (9:00 AM)
Ruch, Oregon, home of Woodrat Mountain, will roll out the red carpet to welcome paraglider pilots for this seven day competition. WCPC is not a Rat Race format. It is however designed to be a great Cross Country/Race to Goal competition, with potentially longer tasks and different routes then currently being flown during Rat Race. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/106
Monday, June 09, 2008
West Coast Paragliding Championships - Woodrat Mt., OR
Ruch, Oregon, home of Woodrat Mountain, will roll out the red carpet to welcome paraglider pilots for this seven day competition. WCPC is not a Rat Race format. It is however designed to be a great Cross Country/Race to Goal competition, with potentially longer tasks and different routes then currently being flown during Rat Race. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/106
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
West Coast Paragliding Championships - Woodrat Mt., OR
Ruch, Oregon, home of Woodrat Mountain, will roll out the red carpet to welcome paraglider pilots for this seven day competition. WCPC is not a Rat Race format. It is however designed to be a great Cross Country/Race to Goal competition, with potentially longer tasks and different routes then currently being flown during Rat Race. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/106
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
West Coast Paragliding Championships - Woodrat Mt., OR
Ruch, Oregon, home of Woodrat Mountain, will roll out the red carpet to welcome paraglider pilots for this seven day competition. WCPC is not a Rat Race format. It is however designed to be a great Cross Country/Race to Goal competition, with potentially longer tasks and different routes then currently being flown during Rat Race. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/106
Thursday, June 12, 2008
West Coast Paragliding Championships - Woodrat Mt., OR
Ruch, Oregon, home of Woodrat Mountain, will roll out the red carpet to welcome paraglider pilots for this seven day competition. WCPC is not a Rat Race format. It is however designed to be a great Cross Country/Race to Goal competition, with potentially longer tasks and different routes then currently being flown during Rat Race. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/106
Friday, June 13, 2008
West Coast Paragliding Championships - Woodrat Mt., OR
Ruch, Oregon, home of Woodrat Mountain, will roll out the red carpet to welcome paraglider pilots for this seven day competition. WCPC is not a Rat Race format. It is however designed to be a great Cross Country/Race to Goal competition, with potentially longer tasks and different routes then currently being flown during Rat Race. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/106
Saturday, June 14, 2008
West Coast Paragliding Championships - Woodrat Mt., OR
Ruch, Oregon, home of Woodrat Mountain, will roll out the red carpet to welcome paraglider pilots for this seven day competition. WCPC is not a Rat Race format. It is however designed to be a great Cross Country/Race to Goal competition, with potentially longer tasks and different routes then currently being flown during Rat Race. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/106
Friday, June 20, 2008
Hat Creek Summer Solstice Fly-in (4:00 PM)
Come to beautiful Hat Creek for the Summer Solstice fly-in. Hat Creek is known for its great evening glass-off conditions providing smooth lift and expansive views as you boat around over the valley with Lassen, Burney and Shasta in the distance. The fly-in will start on Friday evening to include glass-off flying. Hat Creek is located about one hour east of Redding. Pilots can camp at the Hereford Campground or other undeveloped spots along the Hat Creek Rim. Contact Info : Ann Sasaki or Kurt Niznik
Email :annsasaki@sbcglobal.net, kurtniznik@yahoo.com
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Hat Creek Summer Solstice Fly-in
Come to beautiful Hat Creek for the Summer Solstice fly-in. Hat Creek is known for its great evening glass-off conditions providing smooth lift and expansive views as you boat around over the valley with Lassen, Burney and Shasta in the distance. The fly-in will start on Friday evening to include glass-off flying. Hat Creek is located about one hour east of Redding. Pilots can camp at the Hereford Campground or other undeveloped spots along the Hat Creek Rim. Contact Info : Ann Sasaki or Kurt Niznik
Email :annsasaki@sbcglobal.net, kurtniznik@yahoo.com
Hat Creek Summer Solstice Fly-in
Come to beautiful Hat Creek for the Summer Solstice fly-in. Hat Creek is known for its great evening glass-off conditions providing smooth lift and expansive views as you boat around over the valley with Lassen, Burney and Shasta in the distance. The fly-in will start on Friday evening to include glass-off flying. Hat Creek is located about one hour east of Redding. Pilots can camp at the Hereford Campground or other undeveloped spots along the Hat Creek Rim. Contact Info : Ann Sasaki or Kurt Niznik
Email :annsasaki@sbcglobal.net, kurtniznik@yahoo.com
Rat Race - Woodrat Mt., OR (9:00 AM)
The sixth year of the annual Rat Race Paragliding Competition held in beautiful Southern Oregon. It is a seven day event with an emphasis on education and training in GPS use and competition strategies. The race format is Cross Country/Race to Goal. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/4
Monday, July 07, 2008
Rat Race - Woodrat Mt., OR
The sixth year of the annual Rat Race Paragliding Competition held in beautiful Southern Oregon. It is a seven day event with an emphasis on education and training in GPS use and competition strategies. The race format is Cross Country/Race to Goal. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/4
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Rat Race - Woodrat Mt., OR
The sixth year of the annual Rat Race Paragliding Competition held in beautiful Southern Oregon. It is a seven day event with an emphasis on education and training in GPS use and competition strategies. The race format is Cross Country/Race to Goal. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/4
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Rat Race - Woodrat Mt., OR
The sixth year of the annual Rat Race Paragliding Competition held in beautiful Southern Oregon. It is a seven day event with an emphasis on education and training in GPS use and competition strategies. The race format is Cross Country/Race to Goal. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/4
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Rat Race - Woodrat Mt., OR
The sixth year of the annual Rat Race Paragliding Competition held in beautiful Southern Oregon. It is a seven day event with an emphasis on education and training in GPS use and competition strategies. The race format is Cross Country/Race to Goal. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/4
Friday, July 11, 2008
Rat Race - Woodrat Mt., OR
The sixth year of the annual Rat Race Paragliding Competition held in beautiful Southern Oregon. It is a seven day event with an emphasis on education and training in GPS use and competition strategies. The race format is Cross Country/Race to Goal. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/4
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Rat Race - Woodrat Mt., OR
The sixth year of the annual Rat Race Paragliding Competition held in beautiful Southern Oregon. It is a seven day event with an emphasis on education and training in GPS use and competition strategies. The race format is Cross Country/Race to Goal. Contact Info : MPH Sports
Email :mphsports@charter.netUrl:http://www.vip2comp.com/?q=node/4
XC Co-op - Dunlap (8:00 AM)
Want to learn XC in a friendly, fun, and encouraging environment? Come join us at the Cross Country Co-op! It is called the XC Co-op because the goal is for participants to help each other fly XC in a noncompetitive atmosphere. The Co-op is for experienced and non-experienced pilots a like. Experienced pilots are encouraged to come and share their knowledge and flying skills to help new pilots along. The Co-op will be held in conjunction with BAPA fly-ins, so pilots can just come for the fly-in or join in the XC Co-op. Contact Info : Susan Kent
Email :susancrz@cruzio.comUrl:http://www.sfbapa.org/content/view/454/1/
Sunday, August 24, 2008
XC Co-op - Dunlap
Want to learn XC in a friendly, fun, and encouraging environment? Come join us at the Cross Country Co-op! It is called the XC Co-op because the goal is for participants to help each other fly XC in a noncompetitive atmosphere. The Co-op is for experienced and non-experienced pilots a like. Experienced pilots are encouraged to come and share their knowledge and flying skills to help new pilots along. The Co-op will be held in conjunction with BAPA fly-ins, so pilots can just come for the fly-in or join in the XC Co-op. Contact Info : Susan Kent
Email :susancrz@cruzio.comUrl:http://www.sfbapa.org/content/view/454/1/
Wings of Rogallo meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month, at the Summit Pointe Golf Club in Milpitas. Food/social hour at 7:00 pm, meeting starts at 8:00 pm.
Sonoma Wings Hang Gliding Club meets every 4th Thursday of the month at the Round Table Pizza, Hwy 12 and Stonypoint Rd. in Santa Rosa at 7:00pm.
Marin County Hang Gliding Association meets on the last Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm at the Round Table Pizza in Corte Madera. (Come early to start on your pizza)
April 2008
