Clinics and Workshops 2010

July 23rd and 24th
Mt. Edna and the Cove pioneer days fly in. We will take an expedition up to Mt. Edna on the 23rd (if you want to go cross country bring your own recovery vehicle and driver), if you just want to get some great thermaling and land at the LZ we will provide transportation. this is your chance to fly Utah's highest drive up launch. Then we will fly over the pioneer day fireworks crowd on the 24h. It is our year to have perfect weather because, historically we have it every other year and last year we got rained out.

Aug 26,27,28:
Central Utah Thermal & xc clinic with Stacy Whitmore and Ken Hudonjorgensen.

Sept 17-19
Inter mountain League meet. details forthcoming. Because of changes in the National Forest requirement for site insurance we had to become a USHPA chapter this year, so you will need to join CUASA (Central Utah Air Sports Association) $35.00 yearly, $25.00 temporary (up to 1 week) and sign the cuasa waiver.

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2009
Completed
April 25th -
Black Crook Peak. About one hour west of Santaquin. 9200 feet MSL probably a two hour hike. We are looking to find a themal launch with those west desert generators that is more mellow than Frisco Peak but can still get you up there - even in April. 9257 MSL, GPS 39 59'24"N. 112 32'38.1"W.

Completed
June 26th and 27th -
Mt. Abajo near Montecello. 11,300 feet MSL, and this one is a drive up! OH YEAH !!! The Hang Gliding community is invited on this one, and one can only ask oneself "Why has nobody flown this before and if they have Who? and When? and why the big secret? 13358 MSL, GPS 37 50'22"N. 109 21'44.4W.

Rained Out
July 24th -
The Pioneer Day flying exhibition in conjunciton with the Monroe Pioneer day celebration. Last year we had 8 gliders soaring cove mountain. We sychronized our departure for the LZ. and delighted the fireworks crowd before landing in a field nearby. Many said the gliders were cooler than the fireworks. We would love to have some hang gliders join us this year also any tandem pilots looking for a great place to give a special person an awsome flight. You are all invited. Come and help us really put on a display.

Awesome
July 25th -
Mt Edna. Stay over after the pioneer day festivities and fly Utah's highest drive up launch at 11,730 feet. My European friends tell me this launch is like having the Alps in America."

August 14th and 15th -
Mt Ellen. Not really near anything, but we get off the paved road in Hanksville. The highest of the three major peaks of the Henry mountains ( the last mountain range in the lower 48 to be surveyed) at 11, 500 feet and multiple launch directions this one looks to be a memorable and rewarding expedition. It will require about an hour long hike in, 1000 feet vert and about 2 miles. 11508 MSL. GPS 38 06'48.3"N 110 48'48.3 W.

August 27th - 29th Central Utah Cross-Country and Thermal clinic With Stacy Whitmore and Ken Hudonjorgenson. Here is your chance to go long. If you need a thermal clinic, this is it, and if you want to use your thermaling skill to go for distance, here is your chance.

Completed
September 18th and 19th -Mt. Tukuhnikivatz. This is the one we have all been waiting for. Near Moab. This one could break the record held by Alunite Peak for Utah's highest launch. (With a great deal of luck and some thermal help one could fly just over 20 miles and break the record held by Mt. Ibepah for Utah's biggest vert as well) 12497 MSL, GPS 38 26'22"N 109 15'36.2 It would be awesome to have a good sized group on this historic expedition.

Look for more information on 09' clinics and workshops later. For more specific information contact Stacy Whitmore at 1-435-896-1839 or better yet, e-mail Stacy Whitmore.

Completed:
Central Utah Snow Clinic
Exploring Safety and Fun while launching in the snow. Enjoy some spectacular winter beauty that only Utah can offer (and sometimes Colorado - but that is beside the point), and how to fly warm in cold air.
February 26th - 28th, 2009 (Thursday - Saturday)
Richfield, Utah

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2008
Also, take a minute to read the 'Reflections of Summer 2008' to get some of the highlights and a recap of the amazingness.

Completed:
Mountain Flying/ Pioneering Clinic
July 18th and 19th, 2008 (Friday and Saturday)
Richfield, Utah

Boy, what an awesome clinic. Several pilots hit cloud base or close. We had amazing weather and some new members of the "Cove Club" were inducted. Only a handful of pilots have launched from cove and climbed to the peak.
For a 2008 gallery, click here.
For a gallery of 2007, click here.

Completed:
Thermaling clinic 2008
August 28th, 29th, and 30th
A special thanks to everyone who helped with the 08' Central Utah Thermaling Clinic - especially Ken Hudonjorgensen
Here are a few pictures during the clinic:

Stacy and Neil soaring the face of Cove.	Ken doing some kiting instruction on Monroe.	A sunset glass off after flying Cove.
Ken modeling the LZ of Mt. Edna after a nice flight.	Dang that is pretty. Great job conquering Cove Neil.	Chris is doing a picture perfect launch off of Mt. Edna.
	to see larger images go to gallery 2008

Where did we go for the Clinics IN 2008?