ultraviolet 0 #1 February 12, 2005 There's an interesting article in the Feb. Hang Gliding and Paragliding mag ( ushga.org). It's about 6 paraglider pilots who were caught kiting ( flying the wing overhead while standing on the ground ) their paragliders in Tuolumne Meadows. Originally charged a Class B Federal Misdemeanor for "operating and use of an aircraft in a National Park" their gear was confiscated for evidence as well. Maximum sentence $5000 and 6 months in jail. After repeated calls the Yosemite prosecutor offered a deal of a $2000 fine and a years probation. One of the six pilots did a internet search and found out that in 2000 a paraglider pilot had flown from North Dome in Yosemite and had an hour long flight landing in Wawona. His wing was held as evidence , he was cited and given a court appearance the next day. He was fined $500 and his gear returned. Armed with this precedent one of the members called the prosecutor again and pointed out this discrepency. After a few more calls the fine was negotiated down to $300. 10 days later at the court hearing all members plead guilty, were fined $300 and given a year's non-reporting court probation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
op5e 0 #2 February 12, 2005 You would not be refering to the below article would you? http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1472986 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #3 February 12, 2005 I'm going to lock this thread. Let's keep the discussion in the one original thread. Thanks!-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
