User talk:AlchemistOfLife

Paragliding, Hangliding, and Free-flying in the US: a lack of Federal or National policy (enforced by the US Hangliding and Paragliding Assn. USHPA.aero) entices local Clubs to stake their claims on State, Federal, or Private lands, which leads to misinformation and severely impedes the growth of these eco-friendly sports. 1) the USHPA should manage all flying sites directly: this would eliminate duplicate requirements for pilots to sign up A] with the USHPA plus B] with the local club 2) this would enable USHPA-rated pilots to fly freely and openly at numerous sites without the burden and cost of registering with multiple entities 3) this would also promote interactions with foreign visiting pilots (many of whom have much more experience than any of us in the US, and who also don't fly when on short-term visits because of these requirements) and hence enhance our learning 4) clubs should refrain from establishing exclusive relationships with the land owners: no-one will make the big $$ off paragliding until we enormously grow the sport (about 4000 registered pilots US-wide as of Fall 2011)! 5) stop using the false argument of "threat of lawsuit" and liability insurance: most States have laws protecting landowners from lawsuits if their land is used for recreational purposes. AlchemistOfLife (talk) 16:33, 30 September 2011 (UTC)