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  • in reply to: solo Friday 24th #23813

    Ya Nate. Cloud clearance on the H2 test. Unsure how the complainant misunderstood the conversation. Some Karens never quit carin’. I was, and am far more concerned by the aluminum enema.  I had thought unpowered 103 vehicles werent allowed to use ADSB-out.  AI says I’m misinformed.  Looks like we need to resurrect Dick Heckman to petition for a HG class code to broadcast. Maybe the RRRG gave the big thumbs down on looking in to this as it may impart some nebulous form of potential liability.  Have to ask the RRRG girl on the board.  Speaking of nebulous, its hard to resist the call to embrace the tentacles of heaven. Some do, some dont, some wont, some cant.

    in reply to: solo Friday 24th #23777

    Heard the sound about 5 seconds before the thing passed below. Facing south, into the wind, there was zero chance of making any evasive maneuver to get out of the way due to the fact that you cant avoid if you dont see. I had been looking very often to the north looking for them. It is a difficult task when in constant motion and restricted by the harness. We spend more time heading southerly, into the wind due to our slow flying speed.  Airline traffic approached from the north. I had not considered this particular area and altitude as the flight path to ONT. Wrong again.  The wingspan of the 737 is just short of 120 feet.  Even with as little as 15 seconds of advance notice, it’s possible to to get out of its path.  The ADS-B system is implemented but there doesnt seem to be a receiving unit fit for our use. Maybe there is a battery powered gadget.

    Real time data location data streams into tracking sites in seconds. Seems like there should be an easy path to use this and transmit a heads up. That or gather the data direct and filter out all but relevant paths. Might be worth enlisting AI coding and a low power 2m alarm of sorts. I know, another idea man.  Dick Heckman, an old guard USHGA FAA liaison man, who passed on back in March,  brought up the topic during his decades long tenure and got me on the subject as a matter of concern after a close encounter occurred in San Diego airspace.

    This was as close as Ive come to being a a splat. I no like.

    in reply to: 2026 Board of Director Election, Nominations Open #23570

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    in reply to: Rattlesnake season opener #23523

    The heat waves have stirred the snakes. Watch your step. One slinked off the grass yesterday at the east edge.

    in reply to: What did the video production leave Us??? #23300

    Dont land on the wet spot.

    in reply to: SEVERE Rainfall, Christmas 2025 #23285

    2 to 3 inches.  Thats it?

    in reply to: URGENT Club Meeting Thursday, 18 SEP 2025 #22819

    What did the instructors say about the situation?

    in reply to: NWS Balloon Launches #21782

    Torch your tesla Dave.

    Make a statement, draw the line.

     

    in reply to: 1982 Crestline Vid W/RKells Tandem #21481

    Part 1 shows CL launch 40 some years ago.

    in reply to: LAUNCHES OPEN for Site Flying WEST of Hwy 18 #21391

    The vegetation recovers pretty quickly. This is the hill springing back after the Old fire. P4246566

    in reply to: LAUNCHES OPEN for Site Flying WEST of Hwy 18 #21171

    Unfortunately, it wasnt put forth as a decision for individuals to make.

    It was presented as an order, Its too bad that the BOD didnt determine it to be overreaching especially considering there are 2 so called loyers on the board. Unfortunately, there may be uninformed pilots out there who may not know that the CSS BOD does not holds the authority to impose such a restriction, regardless of how much sense it makes to Jerome.

    Now, had this supposed proposition been put forth as voluntary action, I’d bet there would be virtually 100 percent compliance.  However, that wasnt the case.

    in reply to: Friendly reminder: TFR still in effect for Line Fire #21162

    Upon whose authority?  CSS? TFR boundaries are plain as day. USFS has no control over the airspace.

    Voluntary compliance is the most anyone can request. As far as mandating?

    Nope.

    in reply to: Gene and Nicole #21146

    Ah, Yes. The heady long gone days of can and do.

    I noticed Shilo getting the ball in the parking lot.  Good girl.

    in reply to: NPRM comment period #21145

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    Adios Mentone Launch.

    Need to suggest night flights for freight carriers exiting on 6. Landings on 24 should only be when SW surface winds are exceeding 20kts on strong NE days, a policy option they were throwing around couple years back, and daytime exits on 6 during strong NE days.