These rules for hang gliding at Mt. St. Helena will be in effect until further notice.
I. PARK REGULATIONS
1) All Robert Louis Stevenson State Park rules and regulations must be observed. Pilots and their guests are responsible for knowing these rules.
2) Hikers have right of way. Drive so as to create a minimum of dust, especially when passing hikers. We want no complaints from hikers about this.
3) Dogs are not allowed in the park.
4) Smoking is not allowed in the park because of the high fire risk.
5) Hang glider vehicles must stay on designated roads. They are not allowed on the road to the North Peak.
6) Hang gliders may launch only from designated launch areas.
II. PILOT QUALIFICATIONS
1) Pilots must be current USHPA (United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Assn.) members.
2) Pilots must be members of Sonoma Wings, or be a sponsored guest of Sonoma Wings. Sponsors are responsible for their guests, and for ensuring that they are familiar with the rules.
3) Pilots must have an advanced (Hang 4 or P4) rating, (or be rated Hang 3 or P3 with mountain flying experience, and be sponsored by a Sonoma Wings committee member).
III. SITE PROCEEDURES
1) Use is limited to 3 vehicles and 20 pilots maximum. Drivers must exercise extreme caution while driving on Park roads due to hikers. Do not exceed 20 mph and go dead slow when passing hikers!
2) All streamers, windsocks and any litter must be removed at the end of each day.
3) Drivers of vehicles must ensure that the gate is locked when leaving the Park.
4) The Flight Director, or the senior Sonoma Wings Committee member present, shall be responsible for ensuring that Park rules, Club rules, and safe operating procedures are followed.
5) Landing areas are subject to change. Some apparently suitable areas must not be landed in except in case of an emergency. It is each pilot's responsibility to know which areas can be used.
6) Continued flying at this site very much depends upon the goodwill of landowners in the valley allowing us to use their property for landings. Wherever you land, do not drive into fields, or climb over fences, and please use extreme diplomacy and courtesy in all dealings with landowners.