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by dhmartens
Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW COMBO ON GATE LOCK
Replies: 15
Views: 5276

....The infrared Night Vision consists of 20 enhanced infrared LEDs with an invisible flash for images or movies at night. Motion-activated out to 45 ft. with a flash range of 30 ft. Time, date and moon phase is stamped on each image.

It claims its an invisible infrared flash.
by dhmartens
Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW COMBO ON GATE LOCK
Replies: 15
Views: 5276

If we had bought a motion sensor camera when the idea came up a few months ago, the perpetrator would probably be serving his first year of a 2 year jail sentence and paid a $500,000 fine for vandalizing property on federal lands. And just as we are reading this post he is probably bending over in t...
by dhmartens
Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Director's at Large
Replies: 4
Views: 2176

"It would be easier if I were a dictator"— George W. Bush I am still in the running for Director at large. I was asked by two of the current board members if I would accept the nomination and I agreed. My new girl friend whom I spend a lot of time with nowadays seems hesitant but support...
by dhmartens
Sat Nov 15, 2008 1:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Sylmar fire
Replies: 3
Views: 1685

Another Sylmar fire

This one is south of Olive View and west of the Pacoima dam wash.
They say its moving up the mountain.

Doug Martens
by dhmartens
Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Online glider storage proposal
Replies: 3
Views: 1108

From the 12/31/05 Financial Statement line item:
....................................... 2005 2004
LESS Management fees -1,730 -3,084

Water .............................. 3,268 3,605
by dhmartens
Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Online glider storage proposal
Replies: 3
Views: 1108

Online glider storage proposal

I was proposing running the glider storage system on an old server I obtained. Payments would be made online with either Visa, paypal, bank transfer, or as a last resort by check. Renewal notices would be sent automatically by email and actual postal mail as a last resort with extreme past due amoun...
by dhmartens
Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electric Atos Hang Glider by Werner Eck - youtube video
Replies: 0
Views: 1835

Electric Atos Hang Glider by Werner Eck - youtube video

I posted this clip on youtube of a German pilot, Toni Roth, flying an Atos with an electric mosquito type powered harness. Notice how quiet it is. At the end he disassembles harness motor and battery. I read that Werner Eck developed this new direct drive electric motor that doesn't need gear reduct...
by dhmartens
Thu Oct 23, 2008 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LZ fire cleanup - Thanks to all
Replies: 52
Views: 14717

Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall! We should eliminate any political boundaries with the landing strip. They do not seem useful and actually can increase danger. I know of no other landing strip that has them. It is more important to insert yourself into a proper and safe final approach rather than...
by dhmartens
Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More pictures of LZ fire
Replies: 21
Views: 12636

Image
An Artist's rendition: Wiley E. Coyote by Chuck Jones
by dhmartens
Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More pictures of LZ fire
Replies: 21
Views: 12636

Somehow the grass looks greener now. Maybe we can cover the wood chips with soil, extend the sprinklers and grow grass there. Ive seen a number of broken down tubes over 4 years on that padded bank and no noticeable injury. It would be a shame to see it all rocky. Again thanks to Joe, Chip and Rober...
by dhmartens
Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fire in Little Tujunga Canyon/Aerial View of launch
Replies: 3
Views: 3165

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/2938903222_4394722f7f_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/2938903222_4394722f7f_o.jpg 9:41am Oct 13. It looks like Trash Mountain is on fire. I noticed thick smoke just over the volcano and I also saw fire right next to the houses at the base of Locals just...
by dhmartens
Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fire in Little Tujunga Canyon/Aerial View of launch
Replies: 3
Views: 3165

Fire in Little Tujunga Canyon/Aerial View of launch

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?secti ... id=6445377

This is a few miles from our launch, somewhere south of the Wildlife Waystation I read. It looks under control but the Santa Anna winds will ultimately determine everything.

Doug
by dhmartens
Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:29 am
Forum: Flight Discussion
Topic: Low save from 2000 feet msl over the LZ
Replies: 1
Views: 1440

Low save from 2000 feet msl over the LZ

Sunday I made it back to the volcano from locals at 3400'msl but was quickly down to 3000' so I turned in to the LZ. The ground was wet from Saturdays rain and there was no lift. I was admiring the newly manicured and wider LZ from directly over the runway between the numbers and ramp at 2000' msl w...
by dhmartens
Sun Oct 05, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Gate
Replies: 6
Views: 2075

It is a shame both the San Gabriel and Santa Monica mountains are closed to motocross riders. If responsible clubs existed that policed their members with staying on designated trails and kept proper spark arrestors it might be allowed. But its not. However you can ride here: Hungry Valley State Veh...
by dhmartens
Sun Oct 05, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad cell service? Answer LZ Cellullar repeater/booster
Replies: 52
Views: 17124

I opened a request with Aaron at tmobile to add coverage to the LZ.

confirmation# 2670934

They said it might be as simple as boosting the signal, or they might ignore the request and do nothing at all. Either way I'll post here if I hear anything back.

Doug
by dhmartens
Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad cell service? Answer LZ Cellullar repeater/booster
Replies: 52
Views: 17124

This would be third on my priority list just behind modifying the Coke machine to take Canadian quarters, and an electric aluminum can crusher so more cans will fit in the recycle bins. In a way its nice to be out of range and not bothered by outside communications. But in reality I am one of those ...
by dhmartens
Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:32 pm
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Helicopter rescue, Walter landed behind the ridge
Replies: 1
Views: 2157

Helicopter rescue, Walter landed behind the ridge

Walter landed behind the ridge today and the camp 9 helicopter was called in for a rescue. Another glider saw the landing and that Walter was moving but he still could have been injured. We watched from the LZ with binoculars and it seemed as if Walter was trying to evade capture by making his way d...
by dhmartens
Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:59 am
Forum: Lost and Found
Topic: Frank, are you missing a radio?
Replies: 1
Views: 1530

Hi JT,

I'm pretty sure that belongs to me. I lost mine last Sunday and didn't realize it until Saturday when I set up to launch. It has a tanish brown orange workboot lanyard that is a bit worn.

Doug
by dhmartens
Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My resignation as President of the SHGA
Replies: 9
Views: 3356

I would certainly be willing to land out at the base of the dam on Saturday to show my continuing support of Joseph as president of the SHGA and his leadership on the special project of obtaining the CUP. I have landed there once before as well as locations like Garlock and Big Sur. Hopefully with t...
by dhmartens
Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CUP - 1 Year After the Fact
Replies: 23
Views: 8682

Joseph, May the wind be at your back(except for launch and landing). "preserve the flying site for Hang Gliding use" #1 responsibility listed in: BoardResponsibilities.pdf Any board member against the CUP should publicly post their reason on this forum. The CUP by itself does not protect o...