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  • June 19, 2021 at 12:56 AM in reply to: Shot in the arm #13096
    Jerome Daoust

    I’m wondering what the damage looks like to the composite structure, underneath the “thermal blanket”. Hoping that for the same impact kinetic energy, a higher velocity projectile will result in a cleaner/smaller hole will less composite shattering. Maybe like us, the station should have 2 arms in case one fails.

    June 13, 2021 at 10:17 AM in reply to: 2021/6/12 – Cloud Fire #13001
    Jerome Daoust

    All clear.

    Students enjoyed their morning flights.

    June 13, 2021 at 6:23 AM in reply to: 2021/6/12 – Cloud Fire #12996
    Jerome Daoust

    There is hope for my students today (June 13)…

    No “all clear” yet or recent update from the Fire Dept or Cloud Fire tweets, but on the positive  side…

    No TFR. No significant smoke seen from the Crestline livecam. Google maps shows traffic flowing SB on Hwy 18 and possible NB by using “Old Waterman Cyn Rd” detour.

    June 12, 2021 at 6:19 PM in reply to: 2021/6/12 – Cloud Fire #12993
    Jerome Daoust

    Info from: San Bernardino County Fire…

    5:52 pm: SBCoFD on scene of a VEGETATION FIRE, Highway 18 X Old Waterman Canyon Rd. 5 – 10 acres moderate rate of spread, moving up hill.

    6:05 pm: The Highway 18 closure is from the bottom of Old Waterman Canyon Road up to Crestline. 10-15 acres, 0% containment.

    Seems to be called the “Cloud Fire“, a discussion here.

    2021_06_12_Hwy18_Fire_Truck

    June 5, 2021 at 1:40 PM in reply to: Shade Structure Voting Reults are In! #12891
    Jerome Daoust

    With such a nice shade structure planned, I wonder…

    1) Are we keeping the same container? If yes, after reading its historical info from Rob, will we refresh its support base which may be compromised?

    2) Once built, does the new shade structure allow for future removal/replacement of the container?

    Thanks and good flights.

    May 29, 2021 at 10:40 PM in reply to: May 29th – Better Than Forecast #12785
    Jerome Daoust

    It was great to see many pilots in the air late afternoon. I got my PG fix with 3 hr 10 min and up to 6100′. After launching from Marshall around 4:25pm I struggled to get a comfortable altitude for gliding back to Crestline, and settled with 5700′, but only 200′ was lost during the transition.

    Buoyant indeed.

    May 28, 2021 at 11:34 AM in reply to: Join us May 29th, 2021 for our CSS Member Appreciation Party! #12738
    Jerome Daoust

    Looking forward to it after landing at sunset, and my wife will join.

    May 27, 2021 at 12:18 PM in reply to: Shade Structure Voting Reults are In! #12713
    Jerome Daoust

    Wasn’t my top pick, but in a few years and looking back at this choice, will probably be happy to see a structure that makes the club look classy.

    I hear that a similar process happened at Kagel/Sylmar and most are now happy with getting something durable that also looks nice, which sends a message to the community that its members are well-invested in the activity.

    May 26, 2021 at 11:51 AM in reply to: Soboba – Fly before July or after August #12694
    Jerome Daoust

    The forecasted conditions are just about ideal for this late afternoon (Wednesday May 26) at Soboba, also looking good for Thursday and Friday at this time.

    I plan to be there today at 3:30pm, hiking up for the exercise, but shuttle rides are available.

    Fly now, believe me later.

    May 26 evening update: It was good, 2 h 45 min, up to 4600′.

    May 26, 2021 at 11:45 AM in reply to: Shade Structure Design Selection – Time to Vote! #12692
    Jerome Daoust

    Can we make Rob’s above proposal option #8, I would likely vote for that, and keep most of the club funds for other projects.

    Since there would be 2 significant new options, could a fresh vote for all members be made for the 8 options?

    Thank you, and happy voting.

     

    May 22, 2021 at 6:07 PM in reply to: LZ Getting Fertilizer Sunday, May 23, 2021 #12603
    Jerome Daoust

    Heard from Stan that the tractor is down, so no widespread fertilizing expected to happen Sunday morning.

    May 21, 2021 at 2:53 PM in reply to: Volunteer(s) Wanted – Tech Support #12579
    Jerome Daoust

    David, thank you for all the work you have put into developing the club’s website. It is appreciated, and I respect your choice to retire from its maintenance.

    Enjoy flying and thinking happy thoughts.

    May 12, 2021 at 7:42 PM in reply to: Shade Structure Design Selection – Time to Vote! #12397
    Jerome Daoust

    Thank you for explaining that Jai Pal. I voted, but also sharing my preference here…

    I voted #1, preferring all steel: No wood to rot, concrete walls/columns to crack, or fabric to fray. Steel can rust/corrode, but lasts longer when protected by paint or has rust inhibitors (galvanized).
    Likely any project is too late for shade in the next couple months, so may as well pick the best long-term solution and be cost effective. Also, the flat/sloped roof will lend itself well to solar panels if we desire that.

    Happy voting, may your favorite be the winner.

    April 24, 2021 at 10:44 AM in reply to: Soboba 2021/4/23 – The Worst of Times – The Best of Times #12109
    Jerome Daoust

    He may look cute to us, but he is a gopher’s nightmare. Picture from Stan…IMG_2345_from_Stan

    April 17, 2021 at 4:07 PM in reply to: Who’s in favor of having a launch and landing clinic? #11979
    Jerome Daoust

    This is interesting. Will the “Whack” launch be appropriate for both HG and PG ?

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