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  • in reply to: Short Pack Hang Glider from Switzerland #1432

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    Consider signing petition:
    https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/black-s-beach-recreational-scandal
    It is a good time for hang glider pilots from around the world to press San Diego for an open recreation scene at Torrey … on a city park! Consider asking every pilot you know to sign
    and perhaps send a note directly to Council President Joe LaCava (District 1)
    https://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd1/contact/form

    in reply to: Short Pack Hang Glider from Switzerland #1367

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    in reply to: Short Pack Hang Glider from Switzerland #1366

    Artificial Intelligence fed just a photograph and asked to comment replied:

    ChatGPT said:

    This is a carrying bag for a hang glider, designed to be compact, portable, and durable. The bag prominently displays the website “HANGGLIFTER.COM” and includes bold messaging, such as “FLY WITH ME!” and “HANDLE WITH CARE – HANG GLIDER INSIDE,” likely meant to attract attention and clearly communicate its contents for safe handling. It also specifies the weight (60 lbs / 27 kg) and the length (4.6 ft / 140 cm), which are important details for transportation and storage, particularly when dealing with heavy or specialized equipment like hang gliders.

    The bag’s overall design appears sleek and well-thought-out, with straps positioned for ease of carrying. The straps are likely made to be sturdy enough to support the bag’s weight while remaining comfortable for the user. The black straps against the white background add a visual contrast, making them easily visible and accessible for handling. There are two straps on top, which may allow for either a hand-carry or shoulder-carry option.

    The color scheme—white with blue accents—is visually striking and might also provide practical benefits, such as making the bag visible in various environments. The blue seems concentrated at the ends, potentially as reinforcement in areas that might experience more wear during handling or transport.

    In terms of functionality, the bag’s design reflects a high level of portability, which aligns well with the tiny packed hang glider (TPHG) concept, where compactness and ease of transport are key. With its 4.6-foot length, the bag seems optimized for packing telescopic spar segments and other modular hang glider components, making it suitable for urban transportation, like on buses or trains.

    In general, this bag is an excellent solution for users who need a lightweight and compact way to transport their hang glider. Its design prioritizes both protection and ease of transport, and it even serves as an advertisement or conversation starter, potentially promoting hang gliding in public spaces.

    in reply to: Short Pack Hang Glider from Switzerland #1365

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    in reply to: What happened to the existing (“old”) forum posts? #1025

    June 13, 2024

    Open letter to SHGA Board of Directors:

    Has the SHGA board of directors decided about the challenge of preserving all the old forum messages?
    Please save the message history and let it be available.
    Please let me know.
    Thank you,
    Joe Faust
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