Steve Pearson writes:

The USHPA is one of many entities, Wills Wing included, who have
failed to stem the decline of hang gliding over the last 40 years. No one is
blaming them for that. However, they are solely responsible for the precipitous
decline in the US over the last few years that is directly associated with the
implementation and administration of the insurance program, which imposed
unreasonable burdens on schools and instructors without any corresponding
increase in safe practice. Further, they have dismissed and ignored all rational
appeals to remedy these issues and invest in the growth and stability of our
community. All I expect from them is to do no harm. The USPA is an example of
what a well-functioning organization can contribute to a community like ours.

Another Oz Report reader writes:

First do no harm.

Flight schools make new pilots. It is a simple formula, one that works. Flight
schools need revenue from tandem intro flights. That part needs to be easier.

I've watched Houston go from almost no pilots to a steady addition of pilots
every year because of the school there. It is simple and works - nothing to do
with gear being easier to transport, etc - all of those arguments fall apart
quickly.

First do no harm -

Take payout towing - why would someone need a HG rating to tow a glider? The new
tow tech rules aim to reduce accidents not by making towing safer but by making
it almost impossible to participate in the activity. No activity, no accidents.