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Oct 11-12
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2008 High Rock Fly-In and Party
High Rock, MD
The High Rock Fly-In is scheduled for October 11th and 12th. Last year was a huge
success, raising a nice sum of money for Emma and the LZ fund. Everyone made it
happen last year by turning out. Yeah...weather was pretty sweet too and we lucked
out, but mainly it was the great turn-out by everyone.
Things are still in the planning stage but we hope to mirror last year with great
food, a wine tasting, bonfire and raffles. Weather permitting we may attempt some
sort of fun competition ( bomb drop, spot landing, etc. ) but that will be a last
minute thing organized by the MHGA Fright Director. Stay tuned.
Of course if anybody would love to volunteer some time helping out or staging
something crazy for the groups' entertainment, I'd love to hear from you!
So... Mark your calendars, visit the MHGA website for updates ( marylandhanggliding.org )
and please make the effort to support High Rock ( again ). Spread the word !! :D
Cheers! Richard HaysPrez. MHGA
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Sept 20-21
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The 16th Annual McConnellsburg Hang Gliding and Paragliding Festival
McConnellsburg, PA (at The Pulpit)
The CHGPA and MHGA will be holding their annual Fly-In
and Just-For-Fun XC Competition the third weekend of September.
Event info, directions, and registration details are available
at the Festival's homepage
We're going to have a ton of great raffle prizes, a cook-out and party on
Saturday night, trophies and awards for the winners of the XC comp,
and much more!
Our Festival benefits the Rescue Squad of McConnellsburg PA,
so your participation will also help out a very worthy cause.
Please consider buying a few extra raffle tickets so that we
can make a larger donation.
Please reserve the 20th and 21st of September for our Fly-In,
we guarantee you'll have a great time if you do!
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Fri August 1
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CHGPA Meeting - 7:30pm
Takoma Park, MD
Please reserve a place on your calendar for the August 1st
CHGPA general meeting. Beer and pizza will be provided by
the club!
Karen and Matthew have again graciously offered the use of their home
for our meeting this month. They are located in Takoma Park MD,
convenient to the Beltway and the Takoma Park metro stop (red line).
Visit the directions page
for further details.
This Google Maps link may also be
of help.
Topics to be discussed include: status of the proposed paragliding launch at High Rock;
pre-planning for the 2008 Pulpit Fly-In; and the windmill issue in the GWNF.
Please come on out to support your club and to have some fun!!
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July 14-19
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2008 King Mountain Hang Gliding Championships
King Mountain, Idaho
The contest dates and total scoring days have changed, but the format is still the same.
The contest will start on Monday and end on Saturday, giving you a time to drive home on Sunday! Come and stay for the week and have a great time flying this popular,
challenging contest.
Competition will be open distance XC along a specified route with bonus LZ's and
handicap scoring. Best 4 out of 6 days will be scored. BBQ's pilot breakfasts, free
camping, killer trophies, full color shirt, great daily prizes and tons of other fun
stuff! Entry fee is $60
For more information, contact Lisa Tate, Boise, Idaho. 208-376-7914. Information and
registration forms online at
www.flykingmountain.com
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June 28-29
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Ninth Annual Flat-Land Fly-In
Highland Aerosports, Ridgely, MD
The gang at Highland Aerosports in
Ridgely, Maryland will be holding their 9th Annual Fly-In this summer.
This year is also Highland's Tenth Anniversary, providing another great reason
for a party and celebration.
RSVP by email
if you wish to attend, so that they have an idea of how many to plan for.
Some friendly competitive flying and a great time are guaranteed!
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June 1-7
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2008 East Coast Hang Gliding Championship
Highland Aerosports, Ridgely, MD
Highland Aerosports in Ridgely Maryland is
hosting the East Coast Hang Gliding Championship (ECC), a USHPA-sanctioned competition
for Flex-wing and Rigid-wing Hang Glider pilots. This is the fourth year that
Highland has hosted the meet. Registration opened as of March 1, 2008.
See Highland's ECC Website for
the latest info, including entry fees, entrance requirements, registration form,
and accomodations.
Pilots can once again participate in the 'sport' class, which provides an excellent
opportunity for area pilots to fly in a competitive and educational meet,
but without all the pressures that come with the 'comp' class. The sport class
will be scored separately this year.
If you would like to volunteer to help out at the ECC, please contact Highland
at ecc@aerosports.net
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Fri Feb 29
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CHGPA Meeting - 7:30pm
Takoma Park, MD
Please reserve a place on your calendar for the February
29th CHGPA general meeting!
Karen and Matthew have graciously offered the use of their home
for our meeting this month. They are located in Takoma Park MD,
convenient to the Beltway and the Takoma Park metro stop (red line).
Visit the directions page
for further details.
This Google Maps link may also be
of help.
We hope to have a presentation on long-range weather forecasting
this month. If any members of the CHGPA BOD are retiring this year,
we will also be looking to fill vacancies. And don't forget to
bring your checkbooks if you haven't yet renewed your club membership
for 2008.
Please come on out to support your club and to have some fun!!
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