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  • in reply to: Short Pack Hang Glider from Switzerland #21230
    Eric Muss-Barnes
    General Member

    Florian is due to arrive the following weekend, Sunday 17 Novemebr 2024.
    You can find posts by Florian on the US Hawks forum (his screenname is “Semper Fidelis”):
    https://ushawks.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1916&sid=3a39401264c91cf9fa11df7f294b6147&start=1090#p35457

    in reply to: FREE FLIGHT, LAUNCHES CLOSED UNTIL 30 NOV #21007
    Eric Muss-Barnes
    General Member

    [Duplicate of Previous Comment]

    in reply to: FREE FLIGHT, LAUNCHES CLOSED UNTIL 30 NOV #21006
    Eric Muss-Barnes
    General Member

    Update to Forest Order 05-12-00-24-10 issued 20 September 2024.

    Forest Order 05-12-00-24-10 states:

    Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the San Bernardino National Forest. This Order is effective from September 20, 2024, through November 30, 2024.
    1. Going into or being upon any National Forest System lands within the Line Fire Closure Area, as described in Exhibit B and shown on Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).
    2. Being on any National Forest System Road within the Line Fire Closure Area, as listed in Exhibit C as shown on Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
    3. Being on any National Forest System Trail within the Line Fire Closure Area, as listed in Exhibit C as shown on Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).
    Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
    1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
    2. Owners or lessees of land in the area;
    3. Residents in the area;
    4. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty; and
    5. Persons engaged in a business, trade, or occupation in the area.

    Here is a link to all the latest orders:
    https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/?cid=FSEPRD1181411

    Forest Order 05-12-00-24-10:
    https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1203859.pdf

     

    in reply to: Weeds at Marshall … removal? #20555
    Eric Muss-Barnes
    General Member

    I’d suggest a scuffle/stirrup/action hoe if you go manual. If you go powered, I’d suggest a traditional string-trimmer/plastic-blade weed-whacker.
    I was recently reminded to be very careful if you use a metal-blade weed-whacker.
    A pilot I know accidentally started a brush fire, after the metal-blade hit a rock, and sparked in the dry grass.
    You don’t want a day starting as “generous volunteer effort” to end as “life changing felony”. Be sure you use the proper equipment and are cautious about how you use it.

    in reply to: Training Hill Maintenance #20319
    Eric Muss-Barnes
    General Member

    You’re welcome. It’s not perfect, but it’s better.

    in reply to: What we need is Marketing! #19022
    Eric Muss-Barnes
    General Member

    I started a project which might help promote the sport a little bit…

    in reply to: A return to hang gliding… #18824
    Eric Muss-Barnes
    General Member

    I’m the  old fart , that walks on 2 fake legs , and enjoys flying both Hg , and PG ; but sucks on both !! 

    Hello, Bille. You launch hang gliders and paragliders with fake legs? Impressive!
    Since the beach spoiled me with steady 6MPH to 13MPH winds making launching and landing so easy, I was nervous that low wind flights may be a challenge.
    But if you run fast enough to launch the AJX training hill with fake legs, I have no excuse!