Gallery Photos

Check out the helmet with feathers " and on the photo of the pliable moose .Yes Art is correct on the name Chief just misprononced the name.Thanks Rick alot of trouble but it's better that we keep it right.we know your a busy guy,must be cool to work with stuff to do with the Olymipcs.

	Killer bird attacks hang glider.
	Dave Crafts storing his security bear.
	Chief took this photo of Dan "The Man" Racanelli in the Funston LZ. Check out the helmet with feathers.
	Manuel Sagarbarria sent us this great shot.
	Another nice shot from Manuel.
	Photo by Chris Cornbill of Dave Ruiz flying over Daly City. Treatment by Dave Ruiz
	Enzo wrong side up over the bowl. Photo by Urs.
	And another great shot of Enzo from the Urs point of view.
	Dave Sondergeld sent us these great pics paragliding over the dumps.
	Dave Sondergeld pic #2
	Dave Sondergeld pic #3
	Dave Sondergeld pic #4
	Dave Sondergeld pic #5
	A great self portrait of Jim Harris passing over launch on a crystal clear glassy smooth day.
	Jim on his first topless - a ProAir 'Dawn' (with side struts) launching from Tam' in 1988
	Diev Hart sends us a great photo looking down on launch.
	Diev Hart great pic no. 2
	Diev Hart great pic no. 3
	Diev Hart great pic no. 4
	Enzo sends us this pic documenting his newest altitude record.
	And another documenting his XC record.
	A nice pic from Larry Carpenter.
	Chief guest flying Mark Lillidahl's Alto Stratos in 1978. Note Thorton Beach (background) and the slope at launch. Photo taken by "Skip".
	A little Funston history...this photo appeared in S.F. chronicle in the mid 70's. Note there is no viewing stand, how small the bushes are @ launch, and the gliders nose down positions.
	Duane Hoepker sends us this picture of his hand-painted Lancer 190 taken by his brother in 1981. Sadly Duane is no longer with us (he now lives in South Carolina).
	This photo was taken and modified by a photographer/artist friend - Debbie Corbo.
	Preparing for launch at Mission Peak (photo: Rick Cavallaro)
	Looking down on launch from Mission Peak (photo: Rick Cavallaro)
	Art Thompsen flies his Millennium at Mission Peak (photo: Rick Cavallaro)
	Larry Carpenter sends us this photo in which Chris Cornbill prepares to launch with Curt and Brent on the wires.
	Jeff Greenbaum sends us this picture of a guy taking a picture of a guy paragliding from Mt. Tam
	Marco Guzman launches his Sensor 144 - F-3 with flaps at the Fort
	Marco heads south
	Marco smiles for the camera
	Gene Foley sends us this photo of Lee Sterios. Lee was THE FIRST pilot to link 180 turns in the lift at Funston. Prior to that some pilots were soaring the lift in one direction and then top-landing.
	Gene offers another photo from way back. Interesting shape. Name this glider and win the grand prize (guaranteed big, fat, smooth, lift at the Fort for one day). Art Thompson tells me it's a "Pliable Moose". Enjoy that smooth lift Art. Chief gets honorable mention for getting the name right - but the spelling wrong. You can fly while Art is up Chief : )
	Thanks to Gene for this pic of the old launch at Funston. Note the fence behind the pilot - just to keep top landings interesting.
	Another blast from our past from Gene Foley. The slope has changed a bit since those days.
	Gene also sends us this pic of the Amazing Dr. Long preparing for his maiden flight from the Fort on a Mitchal wing. A pioneer of modern hang gliding to be sure; and I'm told his landings were always perfect.
	Fun with charcoal and meat at the Fort.
	Dave Ruiz goes 'Karate Kid' on the hackey sack.
	Chief. Circa late 70's w/Antares over Funston. Photo by Leroy Grannis
	Chief wanged over Planet Funston; 7.5 m/m fisheye lens. Photo by Chip.
	Check out these three cool panoramic views of our local site.
	Ashley Groves Takes to the air from the Funston launch.
	Ashley Groves sent us this photo of the Funston launch on a great flying day.
	Dave Ruiz sent this photo of a Highster from the early 70's
	Looking up from Westlake Paragliding Launch - photo by SFTandem.com student/passenger - Greg McCullough.
	Henry Bittner in the fog over Westlake
	Henry Bittner still in the fog over Westlake
	Chief and son soar the Fort
	The lovely Anet sends us a nice shot of Westlake.
	A great shot of our site submitted by Larry Carpenter.
	Vince Endter in a self portrait over Westlake
	Vince Endter getting a launch assist at the Fort.
	Sunset flight at Ft. Funston
	Tim West looking particularly patriotic
	Thomas Blon having Fun over Funston
	American Indian Air-Force (Chief). "Sheer Delight Over SF". Photo by Dan Racanelli.
	Fort Funston's observation deck from above
	A great view of Lake Merced
	Gliders in setup area
	Steve Rudy at Launch
	Geoffrey Rutledge - ready to fly
	Your host (Rick Cavallaro) launching a Millennium at Fort Funston
	Me again just after launch - landing gear still down
	I've assumed the position
	Landing at Funston
	Brian Porter and John Borton test fly production Millenniums at Fort Funston, while Steve Morris captures them from his own Millennium.
	Steve Morris's feet and Brian Porter over the Pacific.
	Steve tests flight maneuvers using telekinetic controls. Note the other Millennium in the distance.
	Steve's self satisfied look in a self portrait after finally learning how to fly a Millennium (in his first several flights Steve spent considerably more time learning to use his new digital camera than learning to fly his new glider)
	Brian Porter tests John Borton's drogue chute.
	Blessing Steve's new Millennium
	Steve Morris captures Brian Porter over the horse stables on his return from Westlake.
	One of us (?) is turning East over the golf course just south of Funston.
	Steve Morris's thumb obstructing an otherwise striking view of Lake Merced.
	Signs of alien intelligence at Funston?
	Paragliders over Westlake
	Heading to the ridge with my other weapon (a radio controlled combat glider called a Zagi)
	Four Zagi's in the heat of combat as sunset approaches
	A custom Millennium with an extra 2 feet of wing and low profile cage
	A closeup of the custom Millennium
	Dave Sondergeld flying an Advance Omega4
	Dave at 15,500 over Marina
	Dave sharing air with HG south of Funston
	Dave Ruiz flying Funston with Lake Merced in the background. Photo by Bill Wood. The glider is a 165 Bowen Aero, made by the Stratus Co.
	Same guy - same place
	This great photo of our great site was sent in by Thomas Blon.
	An HPAT at Fort Funston. Unknown pilot. Photo by Mark Vaughn.
	Mark Vaughn on his Fusion.
	Mark Vaughn and a Friend climbing out over West Rutland VT.
	Me (Rick Cavallaro) with JB flying my Mill in the background.

Gallery Photos

Killer bird attacks hang glider.

Dave Crafts storing his security bear.

Chief took this photo of Dan "The Man" Racanelli in the Funston LZ. Check out the helmet with feathers.

Manuel Sagarbarria sent us this great shot.

Another nice shot from Manuel.

Photo by Chris Cornbill of Dave Ruiz flying over Daly City. Treatment by Dave Ruiz

Enzo wrong side up over the bowl. Photo by Urs.

And another great shot of Enzo from the Urs point of view.

Dave Sondergeld sent us these great pics paragliding over the dumps.

Dave Sondergeld pic #2

Dave Sondergeld pic #3

Dave Sondergeld pic #4

Dave Sondergeld pic #5

A great self portrait of Jim Harris passing over launch on a crystal clear glassy smooth day.

Jim on his first topless - a ProAir 'Dawn' (with side struts) launching from Tam' in 1988

Diev Hart sends us a great photo looking down on launch.

Diev Hart great pic no. 2

Diev Hart great pic no. 3

Diev Hart great pic no. 4

Enzo sends us this pic documenting his newest altitude record.

And another documenting his XC record.

A nice pic from Larry Carpenter.

Chief guest flying Mark Lillidahl's Alto Stratos in 1978. Note Thorton Beach (background) and the slope at launch. Photo taken by "Skip".

A little Funston history...this photo appeared in S.F. chronicle in the mid 70's. Note there is no viewing stand, how small the bushes are @ launch, and the gliders nose down positions.

Duane Hoepker sends us this picture of his hand-painted Lancer 190 taken by his brother in 1981. Sadly Duane is no longer with us (he now lives in South Carolina).

This photo was taken and modified by a photographer/artist friend - Debbie Corbo.

Preparing for launch at Mission Peak (photo: Rick Cavallaro)

Looking down on launch from Mission Peak (photo: Rick Cavallaro)

Art Thompsen flies his Millennium at Mission Peak (photo: Rick Cavallaro)

Larry Carpenter sends us this photo in which Chris Cornbill prepares to launch with Curt and Brent on the wires.

Jeff Greenbaum sends us this picture of a guy taking a picture of a guy paragliding from Mt. Tam

Marco Guzman launches his Sensor 144 - F-3 with flaps at the Fort

Marco heads south

Marco smiles for the camera

Gene Foley sends us this photo of Lee Sterios. Lee was THE FIRST pilot to link 180 turns in the lift at Funston. Prior to that some pilots were soaring the lift in one direction and then top-landing.

Thanks to Gene for this pic of the old launch at Funston. Note the fence behind the pilot - just to keep top landings interesting.

Another blast from our past from Gene Foley. The slope has changed a bit since those days.

Gene also sends us this pic of the Amazing Dr. Long preparing for his maiden flight from the Fort on a Mitchal wing. A pioneer of modern hang gliding to be sure; and I'm told his landings were always perfect.

Fun with charcoal and meat at the Fort.

Dave Ruiz goes 'Karate Kid' on the hackey sack.

Chief. Circa late 70's w/Antares over Funston. Photo by Leroy Grannis

Chief wanged over Planet Funston; 7.5 m/m fisheye lens. Photo by Chip.

Check out these three cool panoramic views of our local site.

Ashley Groves Takes to the air from the Funston launch.

Ashley Groves sent us this photo of the Funston launch on a great flying day.

Dave Ruiz sent this photo of a Highster from the early 70's

Looking up from Westlake Paragliding Launch - photo by SFTandem.com student/passenger - Greg McCullough.

Henry Bittner in the fog over Westlake

Henry Bittner still in the fog over Westlake

Chief and son soar the Fort

The lovely Anet sends us a nice shot of Westlake.

A great shot of our site submitted by Larry Carpenter.

Vince Endter in a self portrait over Westlake

Vince Endter getting a launch assist at the Fort.

Sunset flight at Ft. Funston

Tim West looking particularly patriotic

Thomas Blon having Fun over Funston

American Indian Air-Force (Chief). "Sheer Delight Over SF". Photo by Dan Racanelli.

Fort Funston's observation deck from above

A great view of Lake Merced

Gliders in setup area

Steve Rudy at Launch

Geoffrey Rutledge - ready to fly

Your host (Rick Cavallaro) launching a Millennium at Fort Funston

Me again just after launch - landing gear still down

I've assumed the position

Landing at Funston

Brian Porter and John Borton test fly production Millenniums at Fort Funston, while Steve Morris captures them from his own Millennium.

Steve Morris's feet and Brian Porter over the Pacific.

Steve tests flight maneuvers using telekinetic controls. Note the other Millennium in the distance.

Steve's self satisfied look in a self portrait after finally learning how to fly a Millennium (in his first several flights Steve spent considerably more time learning to use his new digital camera than learning to fly his new glider)

Brian Porter tests John Borton's drogue chute.

Blessing Steve's new Millennium

Steve Morris captures Brian Porter over the horse stables on his return from Westlake.

One of us (?) is turning East over the golf course just south of Funston.

Steve Morris's thumb obstructing an otherwise striking view of Lake Merced.

Signs of alien intelligence at Funston?

Paragliders over Westlake

Heading to the ridge with my other weapon (a radio controlled combat glider called a Zagi)