2008 East Coast Hang Gliding Championship
Highland Aerosports, Ridgely, MD

Highland Aerosports in Ridgely Maryland is hosting the East Coast Hang Gliding Championship (ECC), a USHPA-sanctioned competition for Flex-wing and Rigid-wing Hang Glider pilots. This is the fourth year that Highland has hosted the meet. Registration opened as of March 1, 2008.

See Highland's ECC Website for the latest info, including entry fees, entrance requirements, registration form, and accomodations.

Pilots can once again participate in the 'sport' class, which provides an excellent opportunity for area pilots to fly in a competitive and educational meet, but without all the pressures that come with the 'comp' class. The sport class will be scored separately this year.

If you would like to volunteer to help out at the ECC, please contact Highland at ecc@aerosports.net

Ninth Annual Flat-Land Fly-In
Highland Aerosports, Ridgely, MD

The gang at Highland Aerosports in Ridgely, Maryland will be holding their 9th Annual Fly-In this summer. This year is also Highland's Tenth Anniversary, providing another great reason for a party and celebration. RSVP by email if you wish to attend, so that they have an idea of how many to plan for. Some friendly competitive flying and a great time are guaranteed!

2008 King Mountain Hang Gliding Championships
King Mountain, Idaho

The contest dates and total scoring days have changed, but the format is still the same. The contest will start on Monday and end on Saturday, giving you a time to drive home on Sunday! Come and stay for the week and have a great time flying this popular, challenging contest.

Competition will be open distance XC along a specified route with bonus LZ's and handicap scoring. Best 4 out of 6 days will be scored. BBQ's pilot breakfasts, free camping, killer trophies, full color shirt, great daily prizes and tons of other fun stuff! Entry fee is $60

For more information, contact Lisa Tate, Boise, Idaho. 208-376-7914. Information and registration forms online at www.flykingmountain.com

CHGPA Meeting - 7:30pm
Takoma Park, MD

Please reserve a place on your calendar for the February 29th CHGPA general meeting!

Karen and Matthew have graciously offered the use of their home for our meeting this month. They are located in Takoma Park MD, convenient to the Beltway and the Takoma Park metro stop (red line). Visit the directions page for further details. This Google Maps link may also be of help.

We hope to have a presentation on long-range weather forecasting this month. If any members of the CHGPA BOD are retiring this year, we will also be looking to fill vacancies. And don't forget to bring your checkbooks if you haven't yet renewed your club membership for 2008.

Please come on out to support your club and to have some fun!!