Please RSVP below or this link

• Spring Fiesta in LZ with Taco Cart!
• Targeting evening glass-off . . .
• Midday flying not recommended for 1st year P2 or P3 pilots!
• SDHGPA XC Awards presentation for the past year!
• Gear Swap

Rough Tentative Time Table:
12:00 - Set-up & General Meeting Time / Check in at LZ opens
1:45 - Carpooling to launch starts
2:30 - Site intro on Main Launch
2:00 - 7:00 - Launching (First Year H2 & P2-P3 should be launching later than 4:30pm with your higher rated sponsor/ mentor. . .)

~ 4:30 Appetizers Potluck &  LZ festivities Start
~ 5:00-8:00 - Taco Cart serving in LZ
~ 7:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
7:24 pm- Sunset

Please review and read Full Palomar Site Gide for updates:

Key Points for the Fly-in

• All Vehicles must display Current 2022 SDHGPA Vehicle ID/ Gate Pass
• Best to take care of memberships before, otherwise will be signing up on your phone with poor connections . . .
• Check In and Out at the LZ Table and get your wrist band for this event vs calling individually into Tribal Security.
• Carpool to launch to minimized Cars on launch
• Main Launch is preferred for this event
• Keep all access gates locked and closed behind. (2023 Gate Codes)
• Active Launch Windows: Use mountain etiquette - Only enter the Launch Windows with your gear if and when you are ready and intending to launch hooked in and hang checked/ pre line checked  (set-up and prep including  clipping/ hooking in and hang check in non active window areas.) Be mindful that there will be a lot of pilots on launch. Do not wait for the perfect Cycle, but rather take the 1st good safe cycle.

• No top-landing or fly-troughs before 4pm
• Right turn day in front of launch and up the main spine to Robbin's. However, normal thermaling rules take precedence.
• If in Launch Windows or Top landing Approach areas, be cautious and aware of flight activities in all directions.
• Do not enter Orchards . . . non-authorized Picking of Fruit is strictly forbidden and illegal.

We are giving gear swap another try at the fly in! Enter the gear you are selling in the Google sheet link below, include your contact info.  If you are interested in a piece of gear reach out directly to the seller. If there are any issues Cameron Eibl (contact on telegram) will do his best to help you coordinate.

Saturday October 22nd!  2022 at Palomar

​Please RSVP below or this link

• Fall Fiesta in LZ with Taco Cart!
• Targeting Am flights then possible Late Afternoon glass-off . . .
• Midday flying not recommended for 1st year P2 or P3 pilots! First Year pilots/ P2 Pilots should be launching before 11:30 or later than 4:00pm with your higher rated sponsor/ mentor. . .
• Gear Swap

Rough Time Table:
9:30 and on - Check-in @ LZ (get your wrist bands)
10:15 - Drive to launch with early crew
10:30 - 1st round of Site intros on Main Launch
11:00-12:00 Early Flight window for 1st year P2 or P3 pilots Should land by noon.
1:00-5:30 - Main time for experienced pilot Launching
4:00 - 5:30 Late Flight window for 1st year P2 or P3 pilots weather permitting.
Check-out after flying at the Table
~ 4:00 Appetizers Potluck &  LZ festivities Start
~ 4:30-7:30 - Taco Cart serving in LZ
​6:07 Sunset

​Please review and read Full Palomar Site Gide for updates: ​​

Key Points for the Fly-in

• All Vehicles must display Current 2022 SDHGPA Vehicle ID/ Gate Pass
• Best to take care of memberships before, otherwise will be signing up on your phone with poor connections . . .
• Check In and Out at the LZ Table for this event vs calling individually into Tribal Security. (Get your Wrist Bands)
• Carpool to launch to minimized Cars on launch
• Main Launch is preferred for this event
• Keep all access gates locked and closed behind. (2022 Gate Codes)
• Active Launch Windows: Use mountain etiquette - Only enter the Launch Windows with your gear if and when you are ready and intending to launch hooked in and hang checked/ pre line checked  (set-up and prep including hooking in and hang check in non active window areas.) Be mindful that there will be a lot of pilots on launch. Do not wait for the perfect Cycle, but rather take the 1st good safe cycle. ​

• No top-landing or fly-troughs before 4pm. We have a lot of people that will be launching and top landing pauses launch during Top landing attempts.
• Right turn day in front of launch and up the main spine to Robbin's. However, normal thermaling rules take precedence.
• If in Launch Windows or Top landing Approach areas, be cautious and aware of flight activities in all directions.
• Do not enter Orchards . . . non-authorized Picking of Fruit is strictly forbidden and illegal.

Social committee would also like some help from some volunteers to help coordinate food pickup, set up and break down. Also, if you have a Portable BBQ & Table that you would be willing to bring, that would be great. Ideally, we can get these things coordinated by mid day on the Friday before the event so that everything runs as smooth as possible on Saturday. 

Please RSVP below or this link

• Spring Fiesta in LZ with Taco Cart!
• Targeting evening glass-off . . .
• Midday flying not recommended for 1st year P2 or P3 pilots!
• SDHGPA XC Awards presentation for the past year!
• Gear Swap

​Rough Tentative Time Table:
12:00 - Set-up & General Meeting Time / Check in at LZ opens
1:45 - Carpooling to launch starts
2:30 - Site intro on Main Launch
2:00 - 7:00 - Launching (First Year H2 & P2-P3 should be launching later than 4:30pm with your higher rated sponsor/ mentor. . .)
​
​~ 4:30 Appetizers Potluck &  LZ festivities Start
~ 5:00-8:00 - Taco Cart serving in LZ
~ 7:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
​7:15 - Sunset

Please review and read Full Palomar Site Gide for updates: ​​

Key Points for the Fly-in

• All Vehicles must display Current 2022 SDHGPA Vehicle ID/ Gate Pass
• Best to take care of memberships before, otherwise will be signing up on your phone with poor connections . . .
• Check In and Out at the LZ Table and or Launch for this event vs calling individually into Tribal Security.
• Carpool to launch to minimized Cars on launch
• Main Launch is preferred for this event
• Keep all access gates locked and closed behind. (2022 Gate Codes)
• Active Launch Windows: Use mountain etiquette - Only enter the Launch Windows with your gear if and when you are ready and intending to launch hooked in and hang checked/ pre line checked  (set-up and prep including hooking in and hang check in non active window areas.) Be mindful that there will be a lot of pilots on launch. Do not wait for the perfect Cycle, but rather take the 1st good safe cycle. ​

• No top-landing or fly-troughs before 4pm
• Right turn day in front of launch and up the main spine to Robbin's. However, normal thermaling rules take precedence.
• If in Launch Windows or Top landing Approach areas, be cautious and aware of flight activities in all directions.
• Do not enter Orchards . . . non-authorized Picking of Fruit is strictly forbidden and illegal.

We are giving gear swap another try at the fly in! Enter the gear you are selling in the Google sheet link below, include your contact info.  If you are interested in a piece of gear reach out directly to the seller. If there are any issues Cameron Eibl (contact on telegram) will do his best to help you coordinate.

 Saturday November 6th!  2021 at Palomar

Please RSVP below or this link

Please review and read Full Palomar Site Gide for updates: ​​

​Key Points for the Fly-in

• All Vehicles must display Current 2021 SDHGPA Vehicle ID/ Gate Pass
• Best to take care of memberships before, otherwise will be signing up on your phone with poor connections . . .
• Check In and Out at the LZ Table and or Launch for this event vs calling individually into Tribal Security.
• Carpool to launch to minimized Cars on launch
• Main Launch is preferred for this event
• Keep all access gates locked and closed behind. (2021 Gate Codes)
• Active Launch Windows: Use mountain etiquette - Only enter the Launch Windows with your gear if and when you are ready and intending to launch hooked in and hang checked/ pre line checked  (set-up and prep including hooking in and hang check in non active window areas.) Be mindful that there will be a lot of pilots on launch. Do not wait for the perfect Cycle, but rather take the 1st good safe cycle. ​
• No top-landing or fly-troughs before 4pm
• Right turn day in front of launch and up the main spine to Robbin's. However, normal thermaling rules take precedence.

Palomar Main Launch Use Zones

• If in Launch Windows or Top landing Approach areas, be cautious and aware of flight activities in all directions.
• Do not enter Orchards . . . non-authorized Picking of Fruit is strictly forbidden and illegal.
• COVID Guidance: Based on updated County & CDC guidance, Masks will be required when carpooling for all. If not fully vaccinated or uncomfortable in crowds, please feel free to wear a mask at other times & socializing. If not feeling well, please refrain from attending. (This may Change based on local CDC guidelines)

Social committee would like some help from some volunteers to help coordinate food pickup, set up and break down. Also, if you have a Portable BBQ & Table that you would be willing to bring, that would be great. Ideally, we can get these things coordinated by mid day on the Friday before the event so that everything runs as smooth as possible on Saturday.

Please RSVP below or this link

• Summer Fiesta in LZ with Taco Cart!
• Targeting evening glass-off . . .
• Midday flying not recommended!
• SDHGPA XC Awards presentation for the past 3 years!
• + Special USHPA Award Presentation
• Gear Swap

​Rough Tentative Time Table:
2:00 - Set-up & General Meeting Time / Check in at LZ opens
2:45 - Carpooling to launch starts
3:30 - Site intro on Main Launch
4:00 - 7:00 - Launching (H1-H2 & P1-P2 should be launching later than 5pm with your higher rated sponsor/ mentor. . .)

​~ 5:45 Appetizers Potluck &  LZ festivities Start
~ 6:00-7:30 - Taco Cart serving in LZ
~ 7:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
​7:36 - Sunset

Please review and read Full Palomar Site Gide for updates: ​​

Key Points for the Fly-in

• All Vehicles must display Current 2021 SDHGPA Vehicle ID/ Gate Pass
• Best to take care of memberships before, otherwise will be signing up on your phone with poor connections . . .
• Check In and Out at the LZ Table and or Launch for this event vs calling individually into Tribal Security.
• Carpool to launch to minimized Cars on launch
• Main Launch is preferred for this event
• Keep all access gates locked and closed behind. (2021 Gate Codes)
• Active Launch Windows: Use mountain etiquette - Only enter the Launch Windows with your gear if and when you are ready and intending to launch hooked in and hang checked/ pre line checked  (set-up and prep including hooking in and hang check in non active window areas.) Be mindful that there will be a lot of pilots on launch. Do not wait for the perfect Cycle, but rather take the 1st good safe cycle. ​
• No top-landing or fly-troughs before 5pm
• Right turn day in front of launch and up the main spine to Robbin's. However, normal thermaling rules take precedence.

• If in Launch Windows or Top landing Approach areas, be cautious and aware of flight activities in all directions.
• Do not enter Orchards . . . non-authorized Picking of Fruit is strictly forbidden and illegal.
• COVID Guidance: Based on updated County & CDC guidance, Masks will be required when carpooling for all. If not fully vaccinated or uncomfortable in crowds, please feel free to wear a mask at other times & socializing. If not feeling well, please refrain from attending. (This may Change based on local CDC guidelines)

The Rich Matros Memorial X-C Contest is a chapter member XC competition based on open flight with non-specified tasks for pilots to make XC decisions on how to fly the day. There are both season long competitive and personal milestone Shirt Awards. The competition rules are different for HG & PG,  but the milestone shirt awards are the same for each class of wing.

Rich Matros Memorial X-C Contest History: ​The SDHGPA was originally known as the Ultralight Flier's Organization, or UFO. The UFO was formed in 1973 and changed names to SDHGA in 1987. In 1994 the name was changed once again to the San Diego Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association or SDHGPA to better represent our growing paraglider pilot membership.

​Rich Matros was one of the earliest members of the UFO, and one of its strongest supporters for over 15 years before succumbing to cancer. The cross country contest was renamed the Rich Matros Cross Country Contest in 1988 to honor Rich and to recognize his years of contribution to our club and his passion for XC.
​
For more information and how to participate in the XC comp as an SDHGPA membership benefit, see the Rich Matros Memorial X-C Contest page under the More navigation section.

Location: Palomar Main LZ

Please RSVP

Weekend Mountain Flying Forecast

The forecast looks pretty good. It will be mostly sunny and comfortably warm, at least until the sun goes down. Wind will be out of the West at 7 mph. That is fine for PG pilots, but a little light for HG pilots to take off. I like at least 10 mph at the Palomar launch. However the thermal forecast is good, 450 fpm. Thermals will add to the general wind and will make for good take off cycles. Just be patient. Wind will be Westerly all over the county, so the wind aloft will be light Westerly. It should be possible to get to 5,000' around launch, and to 7,000' back at the towers.

On Sunday the wind goes East again. At Laguna wind will be moderate, 12 mph gusting to 18. The upper launch may be ok. Lift at 500 fpm will get to 7,000'. At Horse wind will be East all day. At the Palomar launch wind will be 6 mph from the WestSouthWest. But watch out, at ridge top the wind will be from the East, at least 10 mph.

Bill H.

from NOAA: 
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.​

Current Conditions on Launch

Contest of costumed hang glider and paraglider pilots: exciting, hilarious, original, fantastically creative and daring… ***

Other Contests:
- Spot Landing
- Bomb Drop
- Time Aloft
- Fastest Sled

​*** Costumes must not restrict vision and or flying in any manor nor unnecessarily impede running. Masks will not be permitted during takeoff or flight.

Site: Palomar​     
Where: Palomar Main LZ 
SDHGPA Palomar Main LZ - Roberts Ranch, 15482 CA-76, Pauma Valley, CA 92061  map

When:  Meeting in Main LZ around 11 for set-up and dropping off supplies. We'll start driving to launch around 12:00.   The late afternoon flights have also been fantastic, and many pilots will be showing up later in the day.

Rough Time Table:
12:00 - General Meeting Time & Set-up in LZ
1:00 - Drive to launch
1:30 - Site intros on Main Launch
1 - 5:30 - Launching 
​~4:30 BBQ Set-up & Start Cooking
~ 5pm - BBQ starts          
~7:00 - Contest Awards Ceremony

2017 Costume Award Winners:​
Grand Prize:  Kim Fyi-UN Missile Test Launch: Kim McJong-un 
Most Daring: Tigger 80s Crop Top gone bad: Ira Hayes
Most Original: Fake News Newsy: Moises Bada
Scariest / disturbingly creepy: Tux Morph - Aaron Price
Most Creative: Speed Racer & the Mach 5 : Steve Rohrbaugh

Weekend Mountain Flying Forecast
On Saturday SDHGPA is putting on a fly-in and BBQ at Palomar. The flying conditions look pretty good. It will be sunny and quite warm. Wind will be West at 8 mph. Lift at 400 fpm will get over 6,000'. With those thermals there should be nice cycles for hang glider pilots to take off.

​Sunday will have some clouds. At Laguna it looks like it will be light East, 6 mph, all day. Lift at 400 fpm will get to 8,000'. At Horse wind will be 9 mph from the West. Lift will get to 7,000'.
Bill H.

Current Conditions on Launch

Please use Sign-Up Genius for signing up for the remaining needed Volunteer positions, and other Items like tables, BBQs & other that we will be needing to bring out for this fly-in.

Volunteer 

Site: Palomar​     
Where: Palomar Main LZ 
SDHGPA Palomar Main LZ - Roberts Ranch, 15482 CA-76, Pauma Valley, CA 92061  map

When:  June 2nd Meeting in Main LZ around 1:00 for set-up and dropping off supplies. We'll start driving to launch around 1:45.   The late afternoon flights have also been fantastic, and many pilots will be showing up later in the day.

For detailed Site info, see the Palomar Site Guide
​
If you haven't flown here before or checked out the site guide this past few months for updates, please read the site guide prior to arrival.  It may save you from landing in a burial ground or from wandering into rotor, or it may even help make your flight epic!