Monday, December 8, 2014

HG - few details - Oct. 7

A visiting HG pilot who was not very current had some sort of event at the South side. He suffered a concussion but was released from the hospital the same day.

V deflation PG Injury 8/14

An experienced pilot launched the V on a C level glider in the early afternoon and took several low deflations with an associated dramatic turn. The event started at less than 100 feet. He suffered a variety of injuries too lengthly to mention but has made a great recovery and is able to enjoy skiing already this year.

He expressed his experience that the V in a north wind can be particularly unforgiving.

Sunday, December 7, 2014

South Side PG top landing

A pilot ended up down wind on top of the south side. He tried to get it into wind last minute and ended up with a back injury.

Speed Flying Mahogany - few details

All we know is that there was a heli evac of a speed flyer in UT county. The pilot didn't want to share details.