Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding

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Hello All!

We planned our July Chattanooga Vacation not sure if we wanted to try to Hang Gliding or not. I am so glad the family all decided to do it. It was the highlight of the vacation!! The kids still have not stopped talking about it! You have given us memories to last forever! I want to say THANK YOU to your staff and instructors for making it all happen! Plus the sense of humor the instructors have is priceless!!! I would highly recommend your business to all that inquire! And the pictures are a MUST to add on to the experience!

Thank you so much again! We had an amazing time!

Liz, Craig, Danielle and Alex, from Illinois!

Dani and Eric

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This past weekend, under ideal conditions at Lookout, Bjorn Nelson and I made a $5 bet on a cone landing. Betting against Bjorn is not normally a sound move and despite my best efforts to worm out of admitting defeat, these pictures (provided by my wife Nydia!!!!) serve as prima facie evidence that I did indeed lose the bet. What great fun!

Denny Pistoll

Denny on approach

Is he going to be close?

Closer…

Denny’s a bit long…

It’s Bjorn’s turn

Whre will Bjorn land?

The Winner? Bjorn!

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Peter Cheney, the author of Hang Gliding for Beginner Pilots, and his family came down from Canada to fly with us. He picked a beautiful weekend. Plenty of high altitude gains and long flights. In fact, Stacy Murdoch outflew her husband (sorry Don) thermalling up to 3500 over launch yesterday. Nice flying Stacy!

Peter Cheney in his Sport2

Peter getting in the air

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Our newest pilots…

Left to right: Cardin pre launch, Cardin coming off launch

Left to right: Mike Thompson, Here he goes…

Left to right: Matt Chambers, his launch

Joe Helming

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Okay, nice racks is a bit cliche, but we have some great new, inexpensive Turbo Racks. Using a simple, strap-thru design the Turbo Racks are easy to use and can be quickly put on and taken off your car. No tools needed, no bolting to your car. The strap-thru design runs through your doors. I was concerned about water getting in via the strap. The manufacturer was concerned as well, so they tested the racks in rainy conditions. The Turbo Racks passed with flying colors. The manufacturer did say they don’t recommend shooting a high powered hose at your car!

The towers are made of high density foam to prevent scratching, and the support bar is adjustable to fit different vehicles.

Turbo Racks are only $49 each.  If you are looking for a universal fit, removable roof rack system, you’re going to love these!

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Another week, another pilot. Kaleb took to the skies this weekend. It’s been a beautiful time to fly. The weather’s cooled off a bit, the skies are clear, and mid day conditions have brought some amazing flights. In fact, I heard that Kathy Lee made it to Lookout from Henson’s. Nice flying Kathy!

If anyone has a flight story to share, please send it my way. 

Left to right: Happy Kaleb, See Kaleb fly!

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Advisory Release from Lookout Mountain Flight Park

1. Please check with Matt or an instructor before customizing any of your equipment. There may be unforeseen hazards associated with your customization. This is especially true with most aerotowing equipment. Keep in mind that aerotowing, while very easy and simple, is less forgiving when a major problem occurs.
2. It is unacceptable to fly hang gliders if you are taking any medication that would impair your cognitive skills or your sensory perception. If you are having medical problems that cause the same effect, you should not fly hang gliders until the problem is gone and you are cleared by a doctor to fly.
3. LMFP recommends that solo high altitude pilots use a good, full face helmet. Modern helmet technology has improved greatly over the past decade. If you are flying at high altitude, and are not flying tandem where communication is a priority, than there is little reason to not fly with a high caliber helmet.   

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It was a beautiful weekend here at Lookout.  We had some new pilots, an adventure group from Atlanta, and Jim Seaton’s mom had a great flight.

Left to right: Part of the Atlanta Group, Mary Seaton getting ready to fly

Left to right: Okay, Joe soloed a while ago but here he is, Kid Dave Miller, Tug Pilot

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We had some technical difficulties with our 2008 Women’s Hang Gliding Festival registration system.  If you registered before today, August 1, we don’t have your information.  Please resend your registration.  We’re sorry to cause any confusion, but everything is working fine now.

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