[Bob Kuczewski]

Received a PM from Harry M. with a link that verified USHPA H-4 so Bob please add him to the roster.

Thanks Bill. I just made the update.

[calglider]

My name is Lyle J Anderson and I am applying for an HGP rating based on my 46 years of experience in the sport of hang gliding. I have no true idea of my accumulated hang gliding flight time. I learned (nobody taught me) how to fly in 1969. I was grandfathered into the USHGA with an H-2 because I was flying before the organisation existed.
I have flown the following models of hang gliders.
Bamboo Bomber –Freeflight 17 ft STD – Cal Gliders Moth 18 ft STD - Cal Gliders 19X16 Short Keel - UP Dragonfly – Cal Gliders WindGypsy Mk 4 – Quicksilver (Motorized) -Wills Wing Falcon- Altair Saturn 167, Predator 142. I'm getting old(er) stepped down to an Attack Falcon 170...

[SamKellner]

It's an honor to nominate Lyle J Anderson to receive the HGP rating.

Based on his 46 years of experience in the sport of hang gliding.

Current H4 Advanced pilot skills.

Lyle for HGP

[Rick Masters]

I learned (nobody taught me) how to fly in 1969.

That's awesome. Wow! Welcome to the US Hawks, Lyle.

And I have a suggestion. The more experienced among us -- and there are some phenomenally experienced hang glider pilots in the US Hawks -- should be awarded an Observer rating by the BOD just to rate novice or uncertified hang glider pilots. This is just to bring them into the fold.

The Observer rating should be issued to ALL pilots who obviously have the experience to recognize when a novice has reached the point of being able to takeoff, fly and land in an acceptable manner. This is more important than simply a rating. THIS IS A MAGNET. It will attract new pilots to the US Hawks and new pilots to hang gliding. Once a novice associates with a US Hawks Observer, he will be guided by that bond (to drive ) and immerse herself or himself in participation and education of the more advanced aspects of flying hang gliders.

If we want to grow the sport, we experienced pilots have an obligation to adopt a few squabs and teach them how to progress in a survivable manner. Schools are okay, I suppose, although I've been disappointed lately -- but there is nothing like one-on-one instruction between friends in the wild. We need to pass on our experience and I can tell you there is nothing like watching a new pilot bloom while keeping him from getting ahead of his skill level.

I was not self-taught, like Lyle, but I learned from USHGA Observers with, ahem, spectacular success. I never took a formal lesson. I never paid anything except my share of gas money. We have to return to that to save the sport. USHPA eliminating Observers to force new pilots into $chools was a huge detriment to the sport of hang gliding. The US Hawks can fix this,

[JoeF]

HGP for Lyle Anderson: Yes!
Welcome, Lyle.

[Bill Cummings]

  Yes  for Lyle Anderson.
Welcome home.

[Bob Kuczewski]

Sorry it took me a couple of days to post your rating Lyle.

I've dated it October 29th, 2015 (the date of your post), and I've listed Sam as your rating official since he was the first to reply. I've issued both an HGP (self-declared rating of "Hang Glider Pilot") and Hawk 4 (based on USHPA equivalent Hang 4).


  

  

  

[FiascoDave]

Hey Fellas,

I'd like to apply for a US Hawks Rating: Hawk 5.

I was an original member of Rogue Valley Hang Gliders Association in southern Oregon and began flying HG in 1976. I've flown at least a dozen different gliders, currently a Tandem Falcon, T2 and ATOS. I've flown dozens of sites during my 40 years of flying.

Additionally I am a retired USAF combat, instructor and command pilot as well as a FedEx retired international airline pilot with over 20,000 hours in many aircraft over a 30 year career in aviation.

But my first aviation love is still hang gliding. I hold H5, T3, observer and examiner USHPA ratings.

Thank you for your consideration,

Dave Palmer
Jacksonville, Oregon

[Rick Masters]

Welcome Dave,
You won't be the only major airline captain in our ranks!
I hope I'm there when you two swap stories.
Appreciate your knowledge and experience.
Rick

[Bob Kuczewski]

Based on information I've been given, I vote to award a US Hawks HGP and Hawks 5 rating to David Palmer:

Name: David Palmer
USHPA #: 27030
Membership Class: Rogallo
Membership Exp Date: 7/31/2016

Division: HANG GLIDING
Pilot Rating: MASTER (H-5) By: Michael Haley Date: 1/12/2013
Other Ratings and Special Skills: AT FL TFL PA VA AWCL FSL RLF TUR X-C
Appointments: EXAM,OBS,TAND INST
TAND INST Exp Date: 12/31/2015

  YES