S. Side Deflation Low ( PG ) 8/30

A P3 level pilot flying a small acro glider took a big deflation on a very strong south morning as a result of a tandem wake. Some X- rays revealed no damage other than soft tissue.

Kiting Injury S. Side ( PG )

A P3 level pilot with a high level of kiting experience was kiting in a strong wind and believes he was waked by a tandem. He took a deflation and was yanked into the air and deposited on his shoulder. He sought a orthopedic specialists care and was pronounced to have no significant injuries other than a very sore shoulder.

Reserve Deployment Non-Injury Lone Peak ( PG )

A P2 level pilot on a 1-2 wing flying from Olympus to the Point of the Mountain took a series of deflations and threw his reserve. He had a nice landing.

Non Injury Reserve Deployment PG - The B -

A pilot launched the B on a strong and cross afternoon, made a transition away from the launch toward the POM and suffered an asymmetric with an ensuing spiral type turn. Realizing his height, the pilot deployed his reserve and had a 6-7 second reserve ride before landing on the side of the hill. He gathered up his equipment to demonstrate that he was uninjured and made a post to Facebook to that point. We should all be ready to throw our reserves especially in strong conditions. This pilot handled this situation quite well.