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by Richard Hays
Sat Oct 08, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Edith's Saturday -- Pounding In
Replies: 8
Views: 1897

Re: Edith's Saturday -- Pounding In

(( hugs ))
by Richard Hays
Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:55 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Eagle 180 and Z5 harness with chute
Replies: 0
Views: 433

Eagle 180 and Z5 harness with chute

Like new condition. 1600.00 for the package. mshgflyer@hotmail.com

Richard Hays
by Richard Hays
Tue May 03, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Oregon Ridge + High Rock
Replies: 3
Views: 423

Re: Oregon Ridge + High Rock

Were the insurance requirements met??
by Richard Hays
Tue May 03, 2016 8:55 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Oregon Ridge + High Rock
Replies: 3
Views: 423

Oregon Ridge + High Rock

FYI: Crowd fencing is up at Oregon Ridge. And road up to launch at High Rock is newly paved.

Richard
by Richard Hays
Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Highland Aerosports Closing
Replies: 19
Views: 122172

Re: Highland Aerosports Closing

What a shame..........
by Richard Hays
Fri Mar 04, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Property for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 689

Re: Property for sale

Well.......the forementioned property is what we've always prayed for. And 25 acres is ( so long as its reasonably flat ) more than enough. Asking price doesn't always mean selling price. Is anybody looking into this? Just curious. Can all wing types get to it on a buoyant glide? Other thoughts are ...
by Richard Hays
Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:14 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: what happened at Hyner??
Replies: 2
Views: 295

what happened at Hyner??

Heard thru the grapevine that there was a fatality in the lz. Does anybody have details to share? Not being morbid but its always been a sobering learning tool to talk about these tragic events.

Richard Hays
by Richard Hays
Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: High Rock 40th Anniversary : Oct 3rd/4th : Volunteers Needed!
Replies: 39
Views: 64280

Re: High Rock 40th Anniversary : Oct 3rd/4th : Volunteers Needed!

love the tee's. Got them in 2x or 3x ? Great pic of the glory days........
by Richard Hays
Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Hyner 40th Anniversary, July 4
Replies: 14
Views: 2155

Re: Hyner 40th Anniversary, July 4

Hyner was a great time. awesome turn out too. Most crowded I've seen it in years! weather was awesome....( rained like hell Friday night but...) Saturday was beautiful as was Sunday and Monday. Didn't fly.....but camping was great and we kayaked the river. Hung out with Charlie and Tim mostly....and...
by Richard Hays
Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:54 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Makapu'u - Oahu Hawaii
Replies: 5
Views: 460

Re: Makapu'u - Oahu Hawaii

glad I could help out Tim. The guy I talked to was really nice and we spent some time on the phone. Then he sent me some videos. what an amazing place to fly! wow....
by Richard Hays
Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Lots of stuff...
Replies: 5
Views: 1100

Re: Lots of stuff...

all falcons sold. Brian V. got the last one. : )

Eagle 180 still available and numerous HES kneehanger harnesses....mostly med. to med/large in sizes. Z5 with chute also for sale...

Rich Hays
by Richard Hays
Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:38 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Oregon Ridge
Replies: 3
Views: 379

Re: Oregon Ridge

did they revised Cert. of Insurance get sent to the new management? FYI: they have some huge events planned this month. Things will probably settle down to normal by mid September...but best foot forward until then. Correction on flying dates at Oregon Ridge.....we have been flying there since 1971 ...
by Richard Hays
Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Leaving the area, wishing everyone the best
Replies: 10
Views: 1803

Re: Leaving the area, wishing everyone the best

So sorry to hear you are leaving. You were/are a class act and will be sorely missed.....

Richard Hays
by Richard Hays
Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:30 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Lots of stuff...
Replies: 5
Views: 1100

Re: Lots of stuff...

antiques:

Sensor 210
Sensor 510
UP TRX
Electra Flyer Dove
Sky Sports Scirrocco 2
Sky Sports Eaglet
Sky Sports Bobcat
More...
by Richard Hays
Tue Jun 23, 2015 3:01 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Lots of stuff...
Replies: 5
Views: 1100

Re: Lots of stuff...

195 sold and one knee hanger sold and one cocoon sold. Lost of stuff left....
by Richard Hays
Tue Jun 23, 2015 2:57 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Falcon 2 195 2500.
Replies: 1
Views: 308

Re: Falcon 2 195 2500.

Glider sold today. 6/23/15
by Richard Hays
Tue May 12, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Lots of stuff...
Replies: 5
Views: 1100

Lots of stuff...

Falcons ( 170 and 195 ) Eagle 180; numerous HES kneehanger harness; Z5 with chute; WW kneehanger--brand new. Cocoon harness; etc. etc. Call for info. 410-527-0975 Saying goodbye and have lots of gear to sell....including antique hanggliders. Misc. parts too.

Rich Hays
by Richard Hays
Wed Apr 29, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: HG "Crash" at HR Yesterday?
Replies: 10
Views: 1571

Re: HG "Crash" at HR Yesterday?

Glad you are ok!

Richard Hays
by Richard Hays
Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: History of Hang Gliding in Virginia
Replies: 14
Views: 1638

Re: History of Hang Gliding in Virginia

Rod Bynaker....Jim Gildea, and the the legendary Woody Jones.....all Va. pilots. But if you want to really get some history...contact our dear Emma Jane.........the Mother of hanggliding in the Mid Atlantic. SHE....is our history book because anybody who was anybody flew High Rock back in the day......
by Richard Hays
Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:12 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: History of Hang Gliding in Virginia
Replies: 14
Views: 1638

Re: History of Hang Gliding in Virginia

I might be able to help with some history. I started flying in Maryland in 1976 and knew allot of the Va. guys back then. Feel free to contact me......while you still can. lol.

Richard Hays
USHGA 22764
by Richard Hays
Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:12 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 26
Views: 3247

Re: Sad News

Thanks to all who could and did attend. Trust me....it means the world to Emma. My apologies for being out of town and not being able to contribute.

Rich Hays
MHGA
by Richard Hays
Sun Apr 12, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 26
Views: 3247

Re: Sad News

UPDATE: Emma and family would like the hangglider folks to maybe show up earlier at Davis Funeral Home......between 10: 00am and 10:30am Tuesday morning ( before the services graveside ) per message left on my answering machine by Kim. Also; Emma really loves Lasagna. Maybe somebody could bring her ...
by Richard Hays
Tue Apr 07, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 26
Views: 3247

Re: Sad News

Update: Next Tuesday April 14th at Davis Funeral Home in Smithsburg at 11am. From there....the graveside service shortly thereafter.

Richard Hays
MHGA
by Richard Hays
Tue Apr 07, 2015 6:27 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 26
Views: 3247

Re: Sad News

Kimmy sent me an email yesterday about Randy. I sent off what I knew ( basically nothing ) to some of you guys. I just got off the phone with Jim ( Kim's husband ) and here is what I know to date. At this point there will just be a graveside service next Tuesday April 14th ( all tentative at this po...
by Richard Hays
Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: smithsburg status?
Replies: 2
Views: 307

smithsburg status?

Open ? Should be......

R.Hays