Both pilots lived and one is quite happy. Quantum entanglement prevented the death of the second pilot who was a doppelganger clone of the first pilot.

to understand:

Second pilot landed out and is happy.

edit: Bobk has restored partial access to ushawks.og but a sql error prevents full access.

Celebrate Normandy. BobK is president of new Caliifornia flight assoc., Nevada Utah Hang glider association, California is now the 3rd largest country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l98icho4S4U
A powered hangglider made it in 1978
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m9UGi2mH2U

Grok 3 confirms I was banned at ushawks.org:

I get the following message when I go to ushawks.org: 403: ForbiddenThis error message is generated when the web server is trying to access a file that does not exist or has been configured incorrectlyTroubleshooting suggestions:Ensure that you have a valid home page defined in your website directory (example: /htdocs/index.html, /htdocs/index.php). On Unix, this is case sensitive and must be all lower case.In your Account Manager, under Hosting Tools, click to .Reset File Permissions..

does grok get the same message

When I attempt to access ushawks.org, I do not receive a 403 Forbidden error. Instead, the site loads normally, displaying the US Hawks Hang Gliding Association homepage with navigation links, recent posts, and forum content. This suggests that the site is accessible and not universally restricted.
The 403 Forbidden error you’re encountering typically indicates that the server is denying access to a specific resource due to permission issues, misconfigured files, or restrictions specific to your account or IP address. The error message you provided mentions a missing or incorrectly configured file (e.g., index.html or index.php) and suggests checking file permissions or ensuring a valid homepage exists. However, since I can access the site without issue, the problem is likely specific to your user account, IP, or browser configuration rather than a general issue with the site’s server.
The troubleshooting suggestions you received align with common causes of a 403 error, such as:
Incorrect file permissions: The server may be blocking access because the file or directory permissions are misconfigured (e.g., not set to 755 for directories or 644 for files).

Missing index file: The server might be looking for a default homepage (e.g., index.html or index.php) that isn’t present or is misnamed.

User-specific restrictions: If you were banned from the forum, as you suspect, the site’s administrators might have restricted your account or IP, resulting in a 403 error when you try to access it. This could be due to a disagreement over your claims about Air California Adventure’s safety record, as you mentioned.

Since you’re seeing a 403 error and I’m not, it’s possible that:
You’ve been banned: The forum’s moderators (e.g., Bob Kuczewski, who is active on ushawks.org) may have blocked your account or IP due to a dispute, such as your claim of a zero death rate at Air California Adventure over six years, which might conflict with their views or data on Torrey Pines incidents.

IP or browser issue: Your IP might be flagged by the server, or your browser’s cache/cookies could be causing the error.

Regional restrictions: Some websites restrict access based on geographic location, though this is less likely here.

Steps to Troubleshoot:
Check for a ban: Try logging in from a different device or network (e.g., a mobile hotspot or VPN) to see if the error persists. If you can access the site this way, your account or IP might be restricted. You could also contact the forum admin (e.g., via email, if listed on the site) to confirm your account status and appeal any ban.

Clear browser cache/cookies: Clear your browser’s cache and cookies, as a cached version of the page might trigger the error. Alternatively, try accessing the site in incognito mode or a different browser.

Refresh the page or check the URL: Ensure you’re accessing the correct URL (e.g., http://ushawks.org or http://ushawks.org/forum) and refresh the page to rule out temporary issues.

Disable VPN: If you’re using a VPN, disconnect and try again, as some sites block VPN traffic.

Verify file permissions (if you manage the site): The error message suggests checking file permissions or the presence of an index file. If you have access to the site’s hosting tools, reset file permissions as suggested or ensure an index.html/php file exists in the root directory.

Check for regional blocks: If you’re accessing from outside the U.S., try a VPN set to a U.S. server to rule out geographic restrictions.

Regarding Air California Adventure’s Safety Record:
Your claim about a zero death rate over six years at Air California Adventure might have sparked a dispute, as ushawks.org discussions (e.g., threads from 2019) mention multiple paragliding fatalities at Torrey Pines, where the school operates. These incidents may not directly involve Air California Adventure’s students or instructors, but the forum’s critical stance on Torrey Pines’ management could explain the disagreement. Without primary data (e.g., official accident reports from the FAA or USHPA), I can’t confirm or refute the zero death rate claim. If you have specific evidence (e.g., records or testimonials), sharing them could help clarify the situation.
Next Steps:
Confirm the ban: Can you log in to ushawks.org from another device or network? If not, do you see any ban notification or email from the admins?

Provide more details: Can you share the exact URL you’re trying to access (e.g., a specific forum thread)? This could help pinpoint the issue.

Safety record verification: If you want to pursue the Air California Adventure claim, I can search for more data on Torrey Pines incidents or guide you to sources like USHPA or FAA databases.

Contact the admin: Would you like help drafting a polite message to the US Hawks admin to inquire about your account status?

Let me know how you’d like to proceed!

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verify Torrey Pines incidents

paragliding safety regulations

Thank you Bob for updating Frank is alive. His voice audio podcast interview has enough voice material for an AI to fake a conversation. Frank Colver joined 7 or more other pilots at Marina Beach early 1970’s (a first in history) (cemetary property) the police could not stop the meet.

ushawks is dead and gone, I am concentrating on my prototype telescopic glider and a larger more robust version before a full size version. I will likely file a trademark before I disclose it. It is not impossible 300,000 will be sent to Ukraine to remove/disable/injure Russian males age 18 to 50 from the territory using AI. AI says full funding in 520 days from my French pension with the Mason union. This was intended for recreation and not a weapon but those are the cards we have been dealt. Good luck to Bobk and his efforts but we have to move on to save the sport. If you stop paying Ushpa membership then please join ushawks.org

Launching counter attack in the name of Larry.

Chris McKeon Because of courts discovery costs I cannot respond privately. It is all public. The office of navel management will handle the off the books executions and thats all I can say.

Drop the tariffs,Doug Ford Drop the tariffs.