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Faux fence? Perhaps the parts of a fence could be the segments of a spar that uses couplers. Lift the fence slats and place them in technical couplers. Have the spar segment be in compression via HG rigging/sail forces as is commonly natural. The couplers could be simple tubes with a fixed interior center wall that butts ends of two faux-fence slats. Presto: spar. Carry the technical couplers from home and use the faux-fence slats to build up the HG spar. Someone could destroy or take the faux fence; that is a downside of this matter.
Impolite vandalism reduces options or put the options into risk. An alteration of this is to use the extant fence at a site as a base for attaching HG-spar segments. Does the flying site have extant structures that could hide spar segments? Poles, fences, bushes, trees, etc. Explore where spar segments might be hidden at the flying site. Hide more spar segments than needed in case some spar segments are taken by people or animals. Artificial Intelligence at ChatGPT responded to my question wrote:How to use fence slats for hang glider spar segments?
Using fence slats for hang glider spar segments is not recommended, as fence slats are not designed or tested for use in aerospace applications and may not have the necessary strength and durability to safely support the weight and forces involved in hang gliding.
Hang glider spars are typically made of lightweight, high-strength materials such as aluminum alloy, carbon fiber, or fiberglass, which are carefully engineered and tested to meet the specific requirements of hang glider design and performance. The use of non-standard materials, such as fence slats, could compromise the safety and performance of the hang glider.
If you are interested in building your own hang glider, it is important to follow established design and construction guidelines, which typically require the use of tested and approved materials for all components of the glider, including the spars. These guidelines may vary depending on the specific design and intended use of the hang glider, so it is important to consult with experienced builders and designers for guidance and advice.
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Is there a storage rental opportunity at the far end of a car or bus or train trip where HG (or parts) may be stored? Trekking cart the last leg of travel with the stored parts. Will a resident at the far end of travel rent a storage box or cart with parts? If so, then tote from home only special parts and gear.
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We have a wide spectrum of performance vision from very conservative Dockweiler to all-weather Alps high-altitude soaring. Know conditions and stay within safe limits for design and conduct!
Of course, the fence slats I am proposing would be engineered to handle the needs of a desired HG.
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Concentrate on the beams. Aim to have the beams somehow stored at the aft end of a plane, bus, or train trip. Then fetch the stored parts and wheel cart all in the final walking leg of the trip. What method of storage might be available, designed, constructed, used?
Airfoil formers: A second category of parts that might be stored at or near the flying sight: airfoil formers. Say sail is taut. Atop and beneath the taut sail may be attached airfoil formers of various sorts. Such formers might be a bulky but low-mass part of a HG design and might beg not to be toted all the way from home. How might the airfoil formers be stored near flying site or at flying site? The formers may not have to be stored with or near the spar parts (see above notes). Say the parts are nested cups or polyester film or polyurethane compressible foam, or rigid-foam forms, ... Some landscape formations use huge expanded styrene foam to help sculpt small lumps and bumps or to fill unwanted voids.
However, some safety and legal matters may need to be carefully considered when hiding or storing parts. One could be held liable for breaking laws, ordinances, rules. Injury to persons or property by illegally stored parts could burden the injured and the part placer.
Artificial Intelligence at ChatGPT gave an answer to one of my questions:
Artificial Intelligence at ChatGPT gave an answer to one of my questions. ChatGPT wrote:What are good methods to hide parts in the public environment?
There are several methods that can be used to hide parts in the public environment, depending on the specific context and the degree of concealment required. Some possible methods include:
Camouflage: Camouflaging the part by using materials or colors that blend in with the surrounding environment can be an effective way to make it less noticeable. This can include using foliage or netting to hide equipment or using paint or patterns to blend in with the surroundings.
Concealment: Concealing the part behind a structure, such as a wall or fence, can help to hide it from view. This can also include using screens or curtains to block the part from view.
Disguise: Disguising the part by altering its appearance can make it less recognizable. For example, placing a cover over a large piece of equipment or placing a fake facade over a structure can help to disguise it.
Obfuscation: Obfuscating the part by placing it in an area with a lot of visual clutter or distractions can make it less noticeable. This can include placing it in a busy area or near other objects that draw the eye.
Restriction: Restricting access to the part by placing it in a secured area or behind a locked door can help to prevent it from being seen by the public.
It's important to note that some of these methods may not be appropriate or legal in certain contexts, so it's important to consider the specific situation and any relevant laws or regulations before attempting to hide parts in the public environment.
Note about Porta-Wing spar couplers: see interior insert that ate part of the pack length. Different could be the coupler proposed in a former thread post: exterior center-stop-butt over-segment coupler as separate part to avoid pack lengthening.
