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Privacy and shade via a hang glider

Postby JoeF » Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:23 am

This topic thread invites exploring the ways and means of using a hang glider on the ground for privacy, shading sun, shading wind, napping, toilet, office, ... :idea: :?:
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If the HG is built for nose-down parking blunt to the wind, then such could be explored for the sake of blocking some wind and some sun. Tie down as needed.

Perhaps park the HG with tie-downs with low-lift angle of attack. Then drop from the HG frame and sail some auxiliary curtains, partial-surround or full-surround curtaining. Anchor the bottom of the curtains appropriately as needed, if needed. Have then an enclosed space that blocks sun, wind, and visibility (depending on the curtain-material choice. Have then a quieter space, perhaps a napping place, discussion room, pee-to-gel container privacy quarters, reading nook, lunching area, triage space, insect-guarded space, overnight-sleeping space, clothes-change room, quieter communications room, reading room, ...
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