Hyner Club 50th Anniversary!

Here at Hyner view we camp and land next to the Susquahanna river. Pitch a tent, roll up a trailer, or just wrap yourself in a rug. Fly all day, chill out in the river, hoist a mug around the camp fire. We are a tight knit group who loves strangers and will give you a warm welcome. A celebratory feast at dusk on Saturday is included with your monthly membership.

Read about Hyner history in the upcoming USHPA Mag article.

Membership for this fly-in (assessed by domicile):

• $50/pilot plus anyone who sleeps in the same tent/truck/camper
• $25/non pilot plus anyone who sleeps in the same tent/truck/camper

Hyner is not suitable for Cross Country flying. We may sponsor duration and altitude contests.
Hyner should not be the first mountain site for H2/P2. If unsure of your skills, please contact one of the mentors on the H2 P2 info page. They will be happy to discuss whether you are ready to fly Hyner.

Min Rating: H3/P3; H2/advanced P2 with observer	Location:Hyner View State Park, PA
Site Direction: NW	Launch Vertical: 1300'
Flyable Directions: 255-345	Glide to LZ: 3:1
Wind (mph: min,ideal,max,gust): slope 0,7,12,5, ramp 5,10,15,5	Launch Type: slope, ramp
Launch Coordinates: 41.3264, -77.6246	LZ Coordinates: 41.3285, -77.6385

Overview Map: (click to enlarge)		Launch Map: (click to enlarge)
Primary LZ Map (click to enlarge)		Secondary LZ Map (click to enlarge)

Directions to Launch: Entering "Hyner View State Park" in a navigator will get you straight to launch if you drive all the way to the top. Hyner Run State park is at the base of the mountain, and 100 yards from that is Hyner View Road to the top.

Directions from Launch to LZ:Drive back down the mountain. At the bottom turn left onto Hyner Run road. Continue through the intersection with rt 120 across the railroad tracks and follow the road as it bends to the left. After 3 houses will be a gravel road to the left: follow this up the little hill and turn left into the parking lot.

Protocols: Pilots must be members of both USHPA and the Hyner Club (monthly memberships are available). This is our only site that does not require first time guidance by a club member, but making contact and discussing the site is requested. All accidents MUST be reported immediately to the club president who will report to the State Forest and Parks department.

Contact: Brian Vant-Hull, hynerfreeflight@gmail.com, 917-318-4481

Emergencies: Cell phone service is available on nearly all carriers both at launch and in the LZ. The nearest hospital is in Renovo: take 120 north into Renovo. In the center of town take 144 across the bridge, then the first left. Follow this to the hospital.

Flight Guidance:
Hyner is primarily a thermal site, but the bowl off the slope launch can generate initial ridge lift, and in west winds the longer ridge that follows the river can sustain flight. Much of the surrounding land is forested, with few alternate landing zones. Pilots are advised that the site is not suitable for XC flights, and all flying should occur within range of the primary or secondary LZ. Storms down the valley can funnel winds miles away, so launching should be avoided if distant storms are seen.

Hang Gliding Launch Guidance:
The launch options divide into the NW slope (with a 30 degree range of launch directions) and the west ramp launch. The launch criterion differ.

Slope Launch:

• zero wind launches are very safe at Hyner.
• if winds are less than 5 mph, cross winds up to 45 degrees are acceptable due to the steep slope and open launch.
• above 5 mph 15 degrees cross is acceptable
• Due to a ridge out front winds above 10 mph can become turbulent. Launches should not be conducted above 12 mph winds.
• On low wind days it is common for wind to blow over the back and rotor up the slope. The flag at top is not visible to the pilot. On low wind days it is standard practice for a pilot on launch to confirm with those up top that the flag direction and streamers on the slope do agree before launching.
• In north winds at or below 10 mph a launch run between the two rocks to the right of the main launch is common practice

• launches should not be done in winds below 5 mph or above 15 mph.
• cross winds up to 15 degrees are acceptable

Slope Launch:

• In moderate winds (>7 mph) when no running is needed to inflate the wing a standard reverse launch is possible, but in light winds a forward launch is the only way to safely run.
• Due to the need to only run in a forward direction, only advanced P2s who can "feel" the glider without visual confirmation are ready to fly Hyner.

Landing Guidance
There should be no issues with PG landing at Hyner; the following is addressed to HG pilots.

• A clockwise aircraft approach should be used both for the standard approach and for the catabatic approach due to gaps in trees and to establish a uniform landing pattern for all.
• Due to the size of the field H2s should have demonstrated the ability to overfly a target on landing without excessive overshoot in other larger fields before flying at Hyner.
• When turning on final do not target fixate on the large chestnut tree to the left; focus on the landing path.

Amenities:

• The park at launch features a permanent pit restroom with toilet paper and hand sanitizer. During the 3-day summer fly-ins a port-a-pot will be available at the LZ.
• Hyner Run Park offers hot showers for $4. Stop at camp office.
• Gasoline, lodging and limited food is available at North Bend a few miles up 120.
• More food options, groceries, lodging and bars are available in Renovo 9 miles up 120
• Camping comes with membership.
• The river is available across the road, walk down then to the right for a stone beach if the water is not too high.

Waivers: USHPA membership + Club Membership