South Side Speed Wing

A visiting pilot was observed to be flying a speed wing in an erratic fashion. While skimming/ running along the hill, he lost control and mistakenly exercised a very big brake input which resulted in him being airborne, turning at the hill with riser twist. He complained of chest pain consistent with potentially broken ribs. This post will be updated as more information becomes available.

HG Ground Handling Non Injury

A HG pilot approaching the N. Side launch from about ten feet back started his acceleration in strong wind. The glider lifted him off the ground and started flying with a strong turn. He came to rest in the bushes below launch.

South Side HG Top Landing

A pilot turned down wind on a windy day to set up a top landing. He found himself unable to glide forward to the normal landing area and landed just over the edge of the hill in the rotor.

N. Side Speed Flying

A speed flyer encountered sink while on the downwind beat. He added brake to clear the hill when he should have turned away (his commentary). He suffered a broken ankle but was able to make his way down the hill.

S. Side Full Frontal

A visiting pilot launched the South Side, mid afternoon on a very strong ( thermal ) day. He suffered a full frontal deflation and failed to regain control. Little is known about this event as the only pilot to see the event was inexperienced and communication with the pilot was limited due to a language barrier.

S. Side Stall (PG)

A pilot who was getting current after a long hiatus inadvertently stalled his glider while soaring.

N. Side LZ Downwinder PG

A 30 flight ( approx. ) student was landing at the bottom, misinterpreted some radio coaching and carved a low altitude 180 to point straight down wind. He suffered a lower back injury that didn't necessitate ambulance transplant.