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3 hours ago, AndyB said:

If you don't put any information on FB, then they have nothing to use. 

Ah but if you set up friends they have the necessary info to link you to them, pull all the relevant meta data to link you all together and get very nice profiles. [skulks off with tin foil hat on]

@grumble56 couldn't agree more. I sometimes struggle with not using WhatsApp and/or FB Messenger, as they've successfully hoodwinked the masses into using it. Signal is the only one I'll use.

Linked from Reddit, here's another good example of why we (should) start our motors on our backs.

I'm not aware of any but I'm sure there'd be something on Facebook. That place seems to have something for just about anything. I also recall seeing somebody after gear on Reddit a couple of weeks back but where I'm not sure. Sorry can't be of more help.

Just seen this on Twitter. Someone died during the event? Sad news.

https://twitter.com/icarustrophy/status/1142674160017170433?s=12

No worries, I'll leave the dress wearing to you. 

My thoughts.... My helmet isn't quite as exclusive as I thought.  

From the CAA's guide to VFR

High Intensity Radio Transmission Areas (HIRTA)
HIRTA are areas of defined dimensions within which there is radio energy of an intensity that may cause interference or damage to communications or navigation equipment and may be injurious to health. Pilots should be aware that these transmissions can give false indications on navigation and systems monitoring equipment; GPS is particularly vulnerable. Details of the major sites are listed at UK AIP section ENR 5.3 and are depicted on UK CAA Aeronautical Charts.
Reference to specific HIRTAs can be found in the ENR section 5-3-2-1/2 of the AIP.

I personally wouldn't, though it is only advisory (except for military, where I think it's mandatory). Given the RF energy being pumped out though, would you really want to risk it?

Keep out if you want kids, or, do you know how a microwave oven works  

Looks good. I look forward to a beer for the idea

(copyrighted idea, in case of nit wits) 

Thinking about how my hang glider was put together, have you thought about halving the central chassis member for convenience and short packing? You could sleeve it and use pip pins for quick release. At least then you wouldn't have that bit  sticking out the back, which, even  with a light -board and number plate attached, you know some silly twit might not see too well.

48 minutes ago, DavidG4 said:

As an aside, I had a brain burp...my take off field is not WITHIN the MATZ.  That would be some take off field.  

Depends whether you're under the "pan handle" or in the "circle"

Good luck and hope all goes well.