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Torrey Pines Article - La Jolla Light

Postby magentabluesky » Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:34 am

Gliderport use threatened by UCSD growth; University says it looks for ‘best use’ of the land

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Re: Torrey Pines Article - La Jolla Light

Postby eagle » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:51 pm

The 4 Groups ~
Sailplanes, Hang gliders, Paragliders and RC Model Gliders

During the early ’70s, other forms of gliding aviation reached the Torrey Pines Gliderport.

Hang Gliders, Paragliders and RC Model Gliders:
All occur in the City park portion of the Gliderport. This area has been left alone protected by God, the Historical Society, the Coastal Commission, and the public's voice.

Sailplanes:
While the Sailplane runway still sits on UCSD land,
with the little defence against Big Money and UCSD needs & power,
the runway may become another Cafe & Parking Lot

This Fight is an old issue that's been pretty much lost... well you tell me and why.
I personally am 100% in favor of free flight, with peace & harmony for all groups.


One of the tactics from the Bureaucratic Kabul is
~ if you complain or disagree you will lose it All ~

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