Frederick Wagner <<fkwagner>>
writes:

The Sylmar Hang Gliding Association
www.shga.org cordially invites
all interested pilots, neighbors, friends and family for a day of flight, fun,
and food. Join us at Sylmar Flight Park and celebrate the coming of spring and
the return of great flying conditions. Activities for the day will include:

Hang Gliding Competition

Kids Activities

BBQ

Competition Awards

Spring Air Hang Gliding Competition

There will be competitions in three classes:

1. Fun – Single surface gliders & Paragliders

2. Sport – Kingposted Hang Gliders & Paragliders

3. Open – Any glider/pilot combination (rigid gliders will be handicapped)

Plus: Given sufficient interest a Bombdrop/Bullseye contest

Competition / Events Schedule

9:30 AM – 11 AM . . Pilot Check-in / GPS registration/prep

10:45 AM . . Pilot’s Meeting for all competitors

12:00 PM . . Launch window opens for All Classes

1:00 PM . . Start window opens for Sport Class / Fun Class

1:30 PM . . Start window opens for Open Class

4:00 PM . . BBQ Starts!

5:30 PM . . Awards

Notes:

· Final competition details and launch window times will be announced 1 week
prior to the Festival on the SHGA website (www.shga.com)

· Maps, parking and other details will also be posted on the SHGA website

· Although we have a lot of seating, we suggest that you bring your own lawn
chair along with a sunshade or hat and plenty of sunscreen.

· Directions to SHGA Flight Park

Sylmar Flight Park is located at 12600 Gridley Street, Sylmar, California,
approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The Park can be
reached by major freeways and is open daily from 8 a.m. until dusk.

From the 210 Freeway - Eastbound Exit at Hubbard Street, turn left. Turn right
on Simshaw Avenue. Turn left on Gridley Street. The LZ parking lot is at the end
of Gridley on the right.

From the 210 Freeway - Westbound Exit at Hubbard Street, turn right. Turn right
on Simshaw Avenue. Turn left on Gridley Street. The LZ parking lot is at the end
of Gridley on the right.