[Frank Colver]

This comes from 1977 so it is not applicable to USHPA rules now, but it is interesting that at one time USHGA was OK with their hang ratings being adopted by other org's and they could be switched to USHGA ratings for some period of time.

Frank C.

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[Bob Kuczewski]

This comes from 1977 so it is not applicable to USHPA rules now, but it is interesting that at one time USHGA was OK with their hang ratings being adopted by other org's and they could be switched to USHGA ratings for some period of time.

Frank C.

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Thanks for that post, Frank. It shows how nice USHPA could be ... back when they knew they didn't have an iron-fisted monopoly grip on the sport. Sadly, things are quite different today.  

For the record, I've transcribed your image so it can be found by text searching:

    Since several organizations have adopted the USHGA Hang Rating Program, it was agreed to allow pilots to get a USHGA rating if they have completed the tasks under another program. Any pilot who wishes to convert his GSI, Fellow Feathers or other recognized Hang Rating to get the USHGA equivalent will, however, have to do so quickly as a deadline will be determined at the next Board of Directors' meeting. The following are required for the conversion: a copy of the rating card, USHGA's Item #17 - completed and signed by an Observer, $1.00 processing fee for USHGA members or $2.00 for non members. A copy of the hang rating card issued by the other organization must be enclosed (just noting the number is not sufficient) or the application will be returned.

Thanks for posting that important snippet of hang gliding history.