The Capital Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (CHGPA),
founded in 1974, is a non-profit association dedicated to the
growth, safety, and solidarity of the sports of hang gliding and
paragliding. CHGPA is an exciting, active organization of about 150
members, most of whom live in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding
suburban areas of Maryland and Virginia.
A runway threshold located at a point other than the physical
beginning or end of the runway. The portion of the runway so
displaced may be used for takeoff but not for landing. Landing
aircraft may use the displaced area on the opposite end for roll
out.
"The budget proposal for NASA represents a
disappointingly small step in the right direction. It is far from
what is needed if the US is to stimulate the economy, create more
high-tech jobs and hold on to its eroding leadership position in
space."
Source: Space Foundation Chief Executive
Officer Elliot Pulham, regarding the FY2009 budget proposal for
NASA submitted last week by President Barack Obama.
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