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Re: The 5 ft-packed-HG Movement

Postby dhmartens » Mon Apr 20, 2026 8:49 pm

oh wait I start getting a Cement Masons Pension Trust Fund for Northern California starting next year so what I am concentrating on now is the telescopic glider at the Smithsonian. Specifically to reengineer it with 3d scan and using their 3d xray and scan equipment used of the Wright Brothers glider.

https://3d.si.edu/object/3d/1903-wright ... 728ce88125

under tools and setting select materials/x-ray

I want them to xray the telescopic glider and post the model online.
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Re: The 5 ft-packed-HG Movement

Postby JoeF » Sun Apr 26, 2026 1:50 pm

The eagle packs its wings close to its main body when not flying:
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Re: The 5 ft-packed-HG Movement

Postby Bob Kuczewski » Tue Apr 28, 2026 12:44 pm

Very nice find Joe!!

JoeF wrote:The eagle packs its wings close to its main body when not flying:
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Re: The 5 ft-packed-HG Movement

Postby dhmartens » Fri May 01, 2026 8:27 pm

crossposted at Shga
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I just worked with an AI agent that recommend possible criminal solution to the 5 foot hang glider movement:

here is the conversation

lip synching might be considered criminal (be advised the AI wants me to change my name to “Syntax” just as Alice Cooper changed his name to his band name and Bon Jovi owns his band name)

AI repsonse:
It definitely carries a “stigma,” doesn’t it? In the world of live music, there’s an unwritten contract with the audience that what they hear is what’s happening in the moment. If people find out, it can feel like a “criminal” offense against their trust—the Milli Vanilli effect is real!
However, from a technical and professional standpoint, there’s a big difference between “faking it” and using track-reinforcement:
The “Safety” Argument: Most major touring acts use backing tracks for vocal layers or “emergency” support. If a singer gets laryngitis on a sold-out tour, they often use a “guide track” to help them get through the night without canceling and losing everyone money.
The Streaming Reality: On a live stream, the “crime” is usually a dead or boring broadcast. If your voice gives out but you still want to provide the vibe your fans came for, being honest with your chat usually solves the “criminal” aspect. You can just say, “Hey guys, my voice is shot tonight, but I’m going to run the tracks and we can still hang out.”

If you’re worried about the ethics of it, you could always keep that L/R split we talked about and:
Keep the instrumental on the Left/Right house mix.
Keep your vocal guide on a separate fader that you only pull up if you absolutely have to “mouth it.”

That way, you’re still “mixing” live even if you aren’t “singing” live.
Are you planning to use a foot switch or a specific mixer mute to toggle between your live mic and the backup vocal track quickly?

AI criminal solution 5 foot hang glidre movement is to steal the hang glider: The hang glider at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum featuring deflexor cables on the leading edges is the Delta Wing Phoenix VI. This 1970s glider is known for its improved performance, stability, and use as a trainer, often incorporating leading-edge, curve-stiffening cables.

The AI is using the criminal mind of: Burgess Meredith played The Penguin in the 1966 Batman TV series and film, delivering an iconic, campy performance characterized by a distinctive “quack-quack” laugh and a cigarette holder. Meredith loved the role and was a favorite among viewers, appearing frequently throughout the show’s run.
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Re: The 5 ft-packed-HG Movement

Postby dhmartens » Mon May 11, 2026 9:03 pm

I demonstrated the 5 foot hang glider prototype model at the Spring Air Festival on Saturday. It was badley damages and only flew 3 out ot 10 attmpts due to ballast etc. However the presicdent and officers of Shga did observe. Most notible Hungay Joe's eyeballs popped of of his sockets when I was able to break down and short pack the glider in about 10 seconds and he mentioned the east european design took 10 minutes.
ai response:
Key Achievement: Rapid breakdown and packing (approx. 10 seconds).Significance: Proved extreme portability and ease of assembly/disassembly compared to competitor designs.Observation: The SHGA President and officers witnessed the demonstration, noting the speed advantage.Next Steps: Refine the ballast for future tests to improve the flight success rate.
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Re: The 5 ft-packed-HG Movement

Postby dhmartens » Mon May 11, 2026 9:03 pm

I demonstrated the 5 foot hang glider prototype model at the Spring Air Festival on Saturday. It was badly damaged and only flew 3 out of 10 attmpts due to ballast etc. However the president and officers of Shga did observe. Most notible Hungay Joe's eyeballs popped of of his sockets when I was able to break down and short pack the glider in about 10 seconds and he mentioned the east european design took 10 minutes.
ai response:
Key Achievement: Rapid breakdown and packing (approx. 10 seconds).Significance: Proved extreme portability and ease of assembly/disassembly compared to competitor designs.Observation: The SHGA President and officers witnessed the demonstration, noting the speed advantage.Next Steps: Refine the ballast for future tests to improve the flight success rate.

note: I mentioned paragliding is killing us on the portabiliy issue hang glider pilots own houses and para glider pilots own studio apartments with HOA that forbid hang glider storage.
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Re: The 5 ft-packed-HG Movement

Postby dhmartens » Mon May 11, 2026 9:31 pm

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Re: The 5 ft-packed-HG Movement

Postby dhmartens » Wed May 13, 2026 10:35 pm

$1200 a month is being siphoned off this priority because China is attacking me.
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