We've got 2 local emergency responders who are also free flight pilots walking us through a 2 hour discussion on what YOU should know how to do. ​

No certifications will be handed out. This is not an official class or recognized course of instruction, just a rough 'n ready guide to what you should know as a paragliding pilot who might be on the scene of a pg/hg crash.

If you're wondering what else you might do beyond attending a short discussion, here are links to various places offering Wilderness Medicine training.  These range from $2-300 for a weekend's worth of training out to month long Wilderness EMT training.  

For most pilots flying the mountains in San Diego, (and this is only Nik's opinion, NOT the official opinion of the SDHGPA) the short weekend course (Wilderness First Aid) is a superb start.  

If you're going to get into anything longer than casual site flying, (looking at all you folks who are talking about vol-biv), you should seriously consider getting your WFR (Wilderness First Responder.)

With that said, here are a few links to schools to get you started on your search:

• NOLS Wilderness Medicine
• Wilderness Medical Associates International
• SOLO Schools

To safe flying and being prepared!

Cheers,
​NFH

Here is a BASIC list of things you might have in your med kit.  This is NOT medical advice, do not sue SDHGPA when you can't figure out how to put on a tourniquet using only chapstick and band aids.  Go to a good wilderness medicine course run by a reputable company and learn what to do!

• Ace wraps
• Tape
• Gauze
• Band aids
• Super glue
• Chapstick
• Compact emergency blanket
• Dental floss
• Tourniquet.  This link goes to a product similar to what we saw in the course.  It is NOT an endorsement, just a way to make it slightly easier for you to start your own search.

New Year Fly-in
& Annual Awards CEREMONY
Date Changed: SATURDAY, March 2nd AT PALOMAR**

**pending WX - 3rd Back up weather date is March _____

Come on out and share the sky with the San Diego free flight crew.  Food & soft drinks will be provided by the club; feel free to bring any appetizers or drinks you'd like to share (BYOB).

People of the sky, let’s talk about weather!  More specifically, how do YOU look at the local flying forecast?  What sites do you go to, what do you look for on them, and how often do you check?