Board of Directors

Wayne Neckles

Wayne Neckles

President

Flying Hang Gliders Since 1979. Past President of S.N.Y.H.G.P.A and N.e.A.S.A. Currently Heading this Nonprofit Organization. Committed to the Development , Preservation and Safety of Hang Gliding and Paragliding Sites in the Hudson Valley Region.


Brian Herbert

Vice President

Hang III pilot, flying Ellenville since 1994


Shani Schechter

Secretary

Paragliding since 2018. Passionate about community, adventure, and access.


Paul Voight

Treasurer

Paul is a Club Member, and in the past, has served as  President, Vice President, Safety director and Treasurer of the Southern New York Hang Glider and Paraglider Association … and is currently performing the duties of Treasurer for Hudson Valley Free Flyers Corporation. Additionally, Paul served on the USHPA Board of Directors for 35 years, and was the Vice President for three terms under two presidents. Paul has been flying Hang Gliders for 50+ years, and is a P-4 since 1998, and owned and ran a flight school, “Fly High “, for 34 years.


Brian Vant-Hull

Insurance Director

Flying since 1997, became a research meteorologist as a result (now at City College of New York).  President of the Hyner Hang Gliding club.


Jamie Hall

Safety Officer

Jamie is an active member of the Hudson Valley free-flight community and is committed to supporting safe flying, protecting site access, welcoming new pilots, and helping the club continue to serve free flight glider pilots throughout the region.