Oregon Hang Gliding Success Strategy

Oregon Hang GlidingSuccess Strategy : 

Oregon Hang GlidingSuccess Strategy Cloud-base and Beyond John Matylonek

What is Hang Gliding? : 

What is Hang Gliding? Substitute for Ritalin Way to bypass the FAA Cheaper way to fly The thinking pilot’s preferred way to fly Becoming one with the universe “Flying like the poets dreamt not the engineers designed”

Pioneers of Free Flight : 

Pioneers of Free Flight

United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association : 

United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Pilot rating program Instructor certification program Provides member liability insurance Provides flying site insurance protection for site landowners Enthusiastic leadership acts as liaison to government agencies, local officials and landowners

Slide 5: 

USHPA BOD Regional Directors Safety and Training Committee FAA FAA Basic Instructor Advanced Instructor Tandem Instructor Observer Examiner

Three E’s Leading to Success : 

Three E’s Leading to Success Education/Training Comprehensive and incremental training in ideal conditions Equipment Customized appropriate gear dependent on skill level Experiences Instructors and mentors match student pilot skill and equipment with escalating real world challenges at the right time

Education and Training : 

Education and Training Incremental steps and adherence to USHPA proficiency criteria Inevitable plateaus and normal frustration Physical, technical and emotional skill development Most need greater effort in one of the above Variable conditions lead to surprises on how much we still need to learn More effort/time/persistence leads to greater rewards Amazing rewards if you have faith!

Experience – Skills vs Challenges : 

Experience – Skills vs Challenges Training Hill Winch Tow Mountain Sites Bored

Customized Equipment : 

Customized Equipment Fitted harness, helmet fits like a comfy glove, feels secure with appropriate features for learning specific techniques Glider is right design, performance level, size and can be serviced locally Parachute has modern features and performance Flight instruments are easy to use and provide the safety & instructional feedback you need Instructors may have you purchase the equipment you will both need at the right time in the program of instruction

Equipment – like feathers : 

Equipment – like feathers

Risks Can Be Managed by Three Es : 

Risks Can Be Managed by Three Es Lacking Equipment Education Experience Lacking Experience Education Lacking Experience New Equipment

Cost of Three ‘E’s : 

Cost of Three ‘E’s Everyone learns at a slightly different pace but the average number of lessons is surprisingly consistent. 110 flights or 14 lesson days. $1200-$1700 Have definite training plan. Expect to pay much more with sporadic training. Factor in the value of supervised escalating experiences. Not more than a good motorcycle, ATV, quality horse or two years of avid yoga. Will vary depending on no equipment purchase or one thing at a time or an equipment package. Equipment - $5000 Cost is spread over a 4 - 6 month period but once invested only fuel costs to sites.

Circular Success : 

Circular Success Less Frustration Increased Safety Lower Cost Long term mentoring Service in area Harrowing experiences medical bills Total confusion and anxiety – friends can’t help Expensive equipment mistakes – no service – Education Experience Equipment

Use the Proven Success Strategy : 

Use the Proven Success Strategy Free up your time for regular consistent lessons Find the money that you will need to fund the plan including gear purchase. Get ready for personal growth. Do what is required physically, technically, emotionally Get support from your family and friends.