AFFIRMATION OF UNITED STATES HANG GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING ASSOCIATION RELEASE, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ITS APPLICABILITY TO USHPA CHAPTER

Flight under FAA Regulation "Part 103 is based on the assumption that any individual who elects to fly an ultralight vehicle has assessed the dangers involved and assumes personal responsibility for his/her safety". [FAA AC-103-7]

In consideration of being allowed to use the facilities and participate in the sport of "Ultralight Vehicles" and other activities (collectively the "Activities") provided by the Mt. Brace Outdoor Club (the "USHPA Chapter"), I hereby reaffirm the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association ("USHPA") Release, Waiver, and Assumption of Risk Agreement (the "USHPA Release") previously signed by me and acknowledge that it is applicable to my participation in any and all Activities of the USHPA Chapter. Each of the terms, including the definitions, of the USHPA Release are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth in this affirmation.

I specifically acknowledge that the following persons, including their owners, officers, directors, managers, agents, spouses, employees, officials (elected or otherwise), members, independent contractors, subcontractors, lessors and lessees, are also RELEASED PARTIES as that term is used in the USHPA Release:

The MOUNT BRACE OUTDOOR CLUB and each of its members, employees agents, volunteers, officers, directors, and managers;
PAUL HOGAN and CIARAN EGAN;
MICHAEL MONAHAN;
The PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, the NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION, and HISTORIC PRESERVATION, TACONIC REGION, its OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, and ASSIGNS, TACONIC STATE PARK;
CHRISTOPHER CHEVALIER;
MARY ANN CHEVALIER.

This specification of certain RELEASED PARTIES is not meant to be an all-inclusive list or to limit in any way the scope of persons included within the definition of RELEASED PARTIES in the USHPA Release. Rather, it is meant to give assurance to those listed here that they are included within the scope of the definition of RELEASED PARTIES in the USHPA Release.

"Ultralight vehicles" includes powered and unpowered hang gliders and paragliders. Mini-wings and speed wings are types of paragliders.

This affirmation in no way limits, restricts, or narrows the terms or scope of the USHPA Release previously signed by me.

Mt Brace Outdoor Club Waiver