Meet the MHGA Board Officers

President - Richard Hays

 Age: 50
City; State: Phoenix, Md.
Occupation: Hang gliding school owner; Insurance agent
 
Flight Experience:  Began hang gliding in the summer of 1976 at Oregon Ridge. Became an instructor shortly thereafter. Worked for Sail Flight, Econ-O-Flight, Imperial Hang Gliders, Other Brothers; and Washington School of Hang Gliding before starting my own school in 1982.  Currently hold a Master rating, Advanced Instructor Rating and am a region 9 Examiner.  Previous MHGA Flight Director 3 consecutive terms. Have flown in Colorado, The Virgin Islands, Washington State; Massachusetts; New York; Florida and of course Pa. and Va. and WVa.  Flown everything from standards to topless, Teratorn Ultralight; Paraplane Ultralight; but currently have throttled back due to time constraints ( kids, jobs, other pursuits ). Current President of the MHGA.
 
Best Flight:  XC flight from High Rock, Md. to Cockeysville, Md. in 1985; Highest- at Telluride-going to 18,200' MSL Best gain: Ridgley, Md. 7,800' AGL
 
Current glider: Falcon 2, 225 a.k.a. Mongo.
 
Favorite site: High Rock and Oregon Ridge

Vice President -

Treasurer - Bob Buchanan

    Bio coming soon!

Secretary -