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County members urge caution after low-flying power glider spooked horses; pilots to be notified
Summary
A recent power-glider flight over a group of eight riders near Fisher Mesa caused horses to bolt, several riders were thrown and vet bills followed; the incident has prompted calls for new messaging to pilots and possible rule changes to align power-glider restrictions with fixed-wing aircraft.
A committee member described an incident in which a power glider flew down over a group of eight people riding horses near Fisher Mesa, turned its motor on while overhead and frightened the animals. The member said eight riders came off, one woman was dragged through a wash and the horses later required…
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