iParaglide SIV Simulation of Flight Incidents Sep.3,4,5/11
Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 17:01 Dion Vuk Pilots,
We look forward to a great weekend of paragliding towing and throwing it down over Lillooet Lake!
Here are the Paragliding SIV Simulation of Flight Incidents Seminar details: what to bring, where to meet and itinerary.
Please be sure to bring your complete set of paragliding equipment: Reserve parachutes repacked at recent Reserve Seminar; back protection; helmet; life vest; hook knife; TWO FRS RADIOS FULLY CHARGED READY TO GO - BRING CHARGERS and zip log bags & duct tape for possible water landings; gloves; and boots with ankle support.
For those without hook knives, tow bridals and life jackets these can be rented for $25/day. Tow bridals may be purchased at the paragliding SIV seminar for $100.
The beach is remote and has no outhouses etc. so other items to bring: toilet paper; sunny clothes; wind/ towing clothes; change of clothes in case you splash down; sunscreen; water jugs; bug spray; coolers; packed lunches; folding chairs.
Please also bring digital video cameras and TRIPODS you won't be able to hold the camera steady enough to video the paragliding moves otherwise. Spectators are especially welcome to play cameramen during this spectacular aerial event.
Homework: please print and bring with you your DHV/CEN test report for your specific paraglider/make/model/size. Study it! :)
DHV site: search for other paraglider reports here.
We are meeting at the Greenwood Inn Friday night 19:00. We will do some simulator work and watch some paragliding SIV videos so that we can focus on towing and doing the maneuvers during the day.
Saturday/Sunday/Monday mornings we are meeting at 07:30 at the 12 km beach at Lillooet Lake (Google Map here), it is 45 mins from Pemberton:
- eastbound on Hwy 99 leaving Pemberton towards Mt.Currie for 6-10 kms until Mt. Currie: just past the town, hwy goes sharp left. Continue on another approx. 10 kms further east staying on Hwy 99.
- you cross the river and see the lake.
- watch for small signs on right side of road: Lillooet Lake, Lodge, Lillooet Lk. (In-chuck-ch) Forest Service Rd . (if road starts zig zagging and heading uphill to north, you've gone too far).
- turn right (east) onto gravel road at cluster of signs. Zero your odometer.
- drive 12 kms, there are no signs at beach small parking pullout.
- park and 3 minute walk down to beach.
We look forward to seeing you all and to working a safe and optimized progression to help you prevent, recognize and recover from non-standard paragliding flying attitudes!
Reader Comments (1)
What an interesting blog. I have always been interested in paragliding but never got the nerve to do it. I stand in awe when watching people glide overhead and you are always an inspiration. It is my desire to overcome my fear and do a tandem one day before too long. Thank you for sharing the inside info of what you get up to and awakening my desire even more!
An extraordinary amount of equipment involved too. Glad to see the sunscreen is on the list. Hope you make sure to choose a non-toxic one - my best advice!!! Non chemical and with UVA and not just UVB protection.