This forum is dedicated to discussions on how to grow the sport of hang gliding. We will take a methodical approach to collect data and come up with implementable ideas on how to increase our numbers. This includes effective marketing, lead generation, site access issues, improving regulations, lack of instructors, lack of sites, etc

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By Fred Wilson
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One way to grow the sport is to make it easier to find us. Lots of looky loos become pilots.
Pilots that move into your region have a much easier time connecting with the gang.


Make it an editable wiki (but better than this here one on the .org...) and EVERYONE can kick to get it done and update it anytime...

Site Guide Template - Information needed for new flying sites.

Site Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Add informative Photo)

Direction of Launch: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type of Site: Training Hill, Hill, Mt, Cliff Launch, Tow
Site Suitable for: HG, PG or H&P . . . . Type of Flying: Ridge / Thermal / Towing / Training
Elevation Launch: ' Asl . . . . . . . . . . . ..GPS Launch: N ............. W .............
Elevation LZ: ' Asl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GPS Lz: N .................... W ............
Do Not Land Here: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GPS NO: N ................... W ............
Site Regulation: Formal, Informal, None or Commercial?
XC Potential: None, Poor, Fair, Good or Excellent
Insurance: HPAC required? Is Foreign (i.e. USHPA) Insurance adequate?

General Location:


Flying Season: Assign value 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 (4 is Highest):
Spring . . . . . . . . . . Summer . . . . . . . . . . Fall . . . . . . . . . . Winter

Ratings Recommendations: Student, High Flights, Novice, Intermediate or Advanced.
Mild Conditions: . . . . . . . . . . Moderate Conditions: . . . . . . . . . . Strong Conditions:


Special Skills Sign Off Recommendations: Examples: Restricted Landing Approach, (Assisted Windy) Cliff launch, Turbulence, AeroTow:
See: http://www.ushpa.aero/ratings_table.asp


Vehicle Requirements:
Any vehicle, High Clearance 2WD, or 4WD


Description of Launch: (Add informative Photo)



Directions to Launch:



Times to Fly:


Soaring Information and Weather Notes: (Add informative Photo)



Description of LZ: (Add informative Photo)



Directions to LZ:



Other Information: (Include Annual Events, Turbulence Indicators, Airspace Restrictions, Accommodation Guide etc.)



Site Records: . . . . . . Altitude Gain: . . . . . . . . . . Duration: . . . . . . . . . . Open Distance:
Dog Leg: . . . . . . . . . . Out & Return: . . . . . . . . . . Triangle: . . . . . . . . . . Race to Goal:

FIC Advanced Weather Briefing and HAGAR Notification:
1-866-WXBRIEF (1-866-992-7433) French service: 1-866-GOMETEO (1-866-466-3836)

Radio Frequency:: . . . . . . . . . . Local Club Frequency:

Regulating Body:

Primary Local Contacts:

HG: Name: _____ _______ Tel. 250- _____ _______ Cell. 250-_____ _______ Email:
HG: Name: _____ _______ Tel. 250- _____ _______ Cell. 250-_____ _______ Email:
HG: Name: _____ _______ Tel. 250- _____ _______ Cell. 250-_____ _______ Email:
PG: Name: _____ _______ Tel. 250-_____ _______ Cell. 250-_____ _______ Email:
PG: Name: _____ _______ Tel. 250- _____ _______ Cell. 250-_____ _______ Email:
PG: Name: _____ _______ Tel: 250- _____ _______ Cell. 250-_____ _______ Email:

(The following is removed from the Site guide information to be set aside in Club Documentation Archives Files.)
LZ (and/or Launch) Landowner contact information:
Name:
Address:
Tel.
Cell.
Fax:
Email:
Annual Fees or Expression of Appreciation: