Owner

Pat Denevan

Owner Pat Denevan is a leader in the development of modern hang gliding training standards and the USHGA Instructor Certification Program. In 2001, he received the United States Hang Gliding Association's instructor of the year award. Learn more about Pat in the History section.


 

Service Department

Brian Fallon

Brian has worked at several hang gliding manufactures, is a master sail maker and advanced rated pilot. If there is a problem with your harness or wing he is the man to fix it.


 

Instructors

 Eric Froehlich

Eric was drawn to the sport as a child after seeing photos of his Grandpa back in the 30's ridge soar in a glider. He took his first course as a college student in the late 80's. He is a certified USHPA Beginning and Advanced Instructor and Certified Tandem Instructor. Eric has competed in Cross Country and Speed Gliding competitions in California, Washignton and Idaho. He was a past the President of the Wings of Rogallo and has led multiple trips to introduce intermediate and advanced pilots to the Owens Valley and high Sierra mountain flying. Eric moved to Marina to be able to fly the dunes running along the Monterey Bay with his fellow Coastal Condors. When not flying Eric is a Web developer for Modern-Primates and is assists with updates to the Mission Soaring Center website which he created several years ago.


 Evan Harding

Evan started hang gliding when he was a teenager in 1982. He also attained a pilot's license, and is rated for both Instrument and Commercial flight, but prefers flying hang gliders. He has a masters degree in Business Administration/Finance and a Minor in Aviation Operations. Though Evan is busy both as a manager, husband and father of several children, he still fits in instructing at Tres Pinos when ever it's possible. Evan is bingual with both H3/P3 ratings. "I really enjoy sharing the experience of a student's first flight. Everyone leaves with a big smile and sense of accomplishment and it's just a fun time. I think it's one of the best experiences in life. So get out there!"


Pat Denevan

  

Owner Pat Denevan is a leader in the development of modern hang gliding training standards and the USHGA Instructor Certification Program. In 2001, he received the United States Hang Gliding Association's instructor of the year award. Learn more about Pat in the History section.