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by aerosports
Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Highland Aerosports Closing
Replies: 19
Views: 122115

Highland Aerosports Closing

After sixteen years of service we are extremely sad to announce that we will be closing our doors. With the combination of employee, financial, and our own personal issues, we find ourselves unable to operate this spring. We will spend the month of March attempting to liquidate our inventory and equ...
by aerosports
Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:59 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Highland Aerosports 2016 Season News
Replies: 34
Views: 21884

Highland Aerosports 2016 Season News

Greetings Pilots, We wanted to give everyone an update on Highland’s current situation. We’re currently still searching for a tug pilot for the 2016 season. In the event that we cannot find someone to tow for us, we will be unable to operate. We will continue searching throughout this month, but if ...
by aerosports
Fri Oct 30, 2015 1:00 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Highland Closing Dates
Replies: 1
Views: 408

Highland Closing Dates

We wanted to give everyone a heads up that we'll be closed during weekdays starting this Monday, November 2nd. Next weekend (Nov 7/8) will be our final weekend for the season. Due to some miscommunication on my part, I thought we would be running until the 15th. Sorry for the late notice. Big thanks...
by aerosports
Sat Aug 15, 2015 10:24 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Highland Busy Sunday
Replies: 0
Views: 137

Highland Busy Sunday

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that we're overbooked with tandems on Sunday afternoon. If you come out to fly, expect long waits. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Adam
by aerosports
Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:48 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Glider Ride to the Ranch
Replies: 0
Views: 123

Glider Ride to the Ranch

We're trying to find a glider ride down to the WW damo days down at Wallaby. If anyone is going and has room for a glider, please shoot us an email. hanglide at aerosports.net Thanks!

Looking forward to the 2015 Season!
Adam
by aerosports
Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Highland Operating Hours Change
Replies: 2
Views: 269

Highland Operating Hours Change

Hello Everyone, With Jim back to NZ and Bob heading out after this weekend, we're going to switch to weekend only flying for the next two remaining weeks. We're sorry for any inconvenience, but we just don't have the manpower for full time operations after this upcoming weekend. We'll be closing for...
by aerosports
Fri Aug 05, 2011 12:45 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Highland Opening 8/6
Replies: 4
Views: 526

Highland Opening 8/6

We'll be opening up for solo tow operation Saturday 8/6. In the evening we'll be remembering Keavy with some drinks and grilling. After the weekend we'll return to normal operations.
by aerosports
Mon Aug 09, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Meetings, Events, and Comps
Topic: 11th Annual Highland Aerosports Fly In! Sept 4th - 6th
Replies: 0
Views: 544

11th Annual Highland Aerosports Fly In! Sept 4th - 6th

Here's the official reminder that the Highland fly-in has been moved to Sept and is fast approaching! Come on out for some flying and fun the weekend of Sept. 4, 5, & 6. We'll have the usual contests along with some other more interesting ones this year. We're planning a crab pick on Saturday ni...
by aerosports
Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: Meetings, Events, and Comps
Topic: July 4th Weekend
Replies: 0
Views: 504

July 4th Weekend

After the flying this weekend we'll be doing some grilling and relaxing out here at Highland. On Sunday, we'll also be shooting off a fireworks display in the evening. Hopefully the forecast holds and we'll have some nice weather. Come on out to fly and enjoy the show! Blue Skies, The Highland Crew
by aerosports
Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:42 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Fall Hours
Replies: 0
Views: 326

Fall Hours

It's that time of year again. Highland will be resuming fall office hours this week. We will be operating from Thursday through Monday (by the phone 9-5) and closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Unfortunately our season is nearing its end. Unless the weather turns around and shows a nice improvement, we...
by aerosports
Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Halloween Party at Highland Aerosports
Replies: 6
Views: 618

Re: Halloween Party at Highland Aerosports

Oh BTW the party is October 31 st.
Days events starting around 10 am, Party is 7 Pm.
Yes you can bring a Date. :)
by aerosports
Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Halloween Party at Highland Aerosports
Replies: 6
Views: 618

Halloween Party at Highland Aerosports

Kristen Venesky is having a Halloween Party/fundraiser at Highland Aerosports You can participate in as many or none of the days events. There will be a 5k/ Half marathon run, walk, or bike at around 11am. An out/return Hang Gliding task is an open time event. Wearing a costume while participating i...
by aerosports
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Steve Pearson at Highland 6/29 & 6/30
Replies: 1
Views: 192

Steve Pearson at Highland 6/29 & 6/30

We're happy to announce that Steve Pearson will be out here Monday 6/29 late afternoon and all day Tuesday 6/30 with the full rack of Wills Wing demos. Unfortunately, he couldn't make the weekend of our fly-in (which we'll still have demos available for, just not the complete line up). If you want t...
by aerosports
Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: 10th Annual Highland Aerosports Fly-In
Replies: 14
Views: 1363

10th Annual Highland Aerosports Fly-In

Greetings, Highland will be celebrating our 10th anniversary on June 27 and 28 with our annual Flatland Fly-in. We'll have some fun flying, demos, friendly competition, and of course some festivities Saturday evening. This will be our last June fly-in. Next year and on it will be moved to the fall. ...
by aerosports
Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Opening 3/21 (finally!)
Replies: 12
Views: 818

Opening 3/21 (finally!)

We'll finally be open for normal flight operations starting next weekend (Saturday, March 21). As is usual this time of year, we'll be running Thursday through Monday and kick it up to seven days later in the season. We're looking forward to another season and celebrating ten years of operation. On ...
by aerosports
Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:09 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Big Delays Sunday
Replies: 0
Views: 133

Big Delays Sunday

One of our group organizers decided to offer mile high tandems without letting us know. We've got a bunch of mile highs scheduled for Sunday throughout the whole day. We're sorry for any inconvenience. Since we only have one tug running, expect some major wait time this Sunday if you come out to fly...
by aerosports
Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:01 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Fall Hours & Closed this Mon/Tue
Replies: 0
Views: 140

Fall Hours & Closed this Mon/Tue

Highland will be closed this Monday and Tuesday (9/29 & 9/30). We'll be back in the office on Wednesday. We apologize for any inconvenience. Starting next week (Oct. 6), we'll be going to Fall hours of operation which is Thursday through Monday 9-5 and closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thanks, Th...
by aerosports
Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Mike Barber this weekend
Replies: 3
Views: 290

Re: Mike Barber this weekend

Just a heads up.. Looks like it will be a little breezy tomorrow, so Mike will be starting the lecture later than expected. Things should get rolling at around 10:00 in the morning. We'll be in the office tomorrow by 9:00, so feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.
by aerosports
Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Expect Lines This Weekend
Replies: 5
Views: 300

Expect Lines This Weekend

We just wanted to give a quick heads up to anyone coming out to Highland this weekend. We just found an airframe problem on our tug this morning that is going to require a major repair. With our other tug going through a similar type of repair, we're out of airplanes! All is not lost as we're fortun...
by aerosports
Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:10 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Highland Fly-In June 28-29
Replies: 18
Views: 1472

Re: Highland Fly-In June 28-29

We've had a slight change of plans for the fly-in this year. We'll be doing the 4th a week early. I just got back from picking up some 'sparklers', so we should have some fun in the evening too. If you are planning on attending, please let us know as soon as possible.

Thanks,
The Highland Crew
by aerosports
Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: 2008 Highland Events
Replies: 0
Views: 154

2008 Highland Events

Happy spring everyone. Here is a list of scheduled events for the first part of the season at Highland. May 3, 2008 - Early Cinco de Mayo June 1-7, 2008 - East Coast Championship. This year, sport class tasks will be separated from the open class. Signups now open at http://www.aerosports.net/ecc.ht...
by aerosports
Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:07 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Crab Pick - Saturday 9/22
Replies: 1
Views: 241

Crab Pick - Saturday 9/22

We'll be having our September crab pick next Saturday 9/22. If you're thinking about coming out to enjoy the fun, shoot us an email at hanglide@aerosports.net. We look forward to seeing you out here.

Blue Skies,
The Highland Crew
by aerosports
Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:34 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Belated 4th Weekend
Replies: 0
Views: 135

Belated 4th Weekend

Just a reminder that we'll be having our 4th of July celebration this Saturday at Highland. Plans for the evening include some fixins from the grill, wiffle ball, and some 'sparklers' in the evening. It looks like the weather may shape up so that we'll actually get some good flying in too. Look forw...
by aerosports
Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:27 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: New Hours of Operation
Replies: 0
Views: 150

New Hours of Operation

We're now open seven days a week with standard phone hours still 9-5. If it looks like a nice flying day, be sure to skip out of work and come out and have some fun!

Adam
by aerosports
Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:21 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Fly-In 6/23 & 6/24
Replies: 16
Views: 1045

Fly-In 6/23 & 6/24

I just wanted to give a heads up that we'll be having our fly in this upcoming weekend (6/23, 6/24). We've got gliders from Wills, Moyes, and Aeros. If you are planning on attending, please shoot us an email at hanglide@aerosports.net.

Blue Skies,
Adam