Hang Gliding

Studies show that most humans only use 10% of the brain (potential). I'm convinced some people use less than 10% and some have learned to use more.

Which brings up questions. If most people only ...

it is, of course, perfectly reasonable to condem a billion people for the actions of 19- you are a fanatic- no different from "them"
Actually, no. I believe he's a troll, and as of right n ...

Thanks Rem, my heart is truly pounding with the idea of Indian V. The way you explain it, just adds to my experience and knowledge gained flying the IV years ago. Soooo Beautiful!! If there was a time ...

My Dad made me watch this every weekend! Trainning, the real deal (in the ring), and yes...even all of the prep. From feeding to watering, cleaning pens, matching, eggs, raising, temperments, but neve ...

I don't feel comfortable commenting on this thread. Most instructors will generally keep to themselves when something of this magnitude goes down. There's already so much chatter going on. Hightened b ...

Word!

Listen for the dynamics and sublties!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr4GCepnmRg[/youtube]

Right and Left Arm Dave thumbsup

p.s. Zack is pretty good too! mosh

Kee ...

And now a musical interlude for Mikey! Don't be kat food or frozen chicken thumbsup

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk0o0yR_GRs&p=1E2039D3FE4C6E93&playnext=1&index=33[/youtu ...

I appreciate your kind words Flyer and the offer, but I have to tell you,
everytime I comment on this site I end up regreting it due to the constant
he said she said bs. I know Paul is ...

I suppose it should suffice to say that I have been an instrument rated SEL pilot since 1987. I've studied general aviation accident investigations since 1976, I've been around general aviation since ...

So what your saying is,
land like a little girl. ?

Is screaming Eeeeeeeeee the whole way optional? Embarassed

Landing like a little girl is optional...And screaming Eeeeeeee, is part of steady pit ...

So what your saying is,
land like a little girl. ?

Is screaming Eeeeeeeeee the whole way optional? Embarassed

Landing like a little girl is optional...And screaming Eeeeeeee, is part of steady pit ...

There is something I call anchoring the wing. This is a technique that allows you to make cleaner hand transitions and manage control of pitch. It also allows you to maintain an upright position (prot ...

There is something I call anchoring the wing. This is a technique that allows you to make cleaner hand transitions and manage control of pitch. It also allows you to maintain an upright position (prot ...

There is something I call anchoring the wing. This is a technique that allows you to make cleaner hand transitions and manage control of pitch. It also allows you to maintain an upright position (prot ...

A good friend suggested looking into Skydiving helmets? My response was Huh! Since I have no experience in skydiving whatsoever. It might be worth introducing them as well. Maybe someone within our co ...

http://www.thebellstore.com/Other/bellbicycle/Drop.html
http://www.rockgardn.com/items/helmets/blacklite-detail.htm
http://www.giro.com/en-us/products/cycling-helmets/remedy-cf/carbon-titanium/
htt ...

I talked with a good friend today in regards to his preference in helmets. His first choice was the Bell full face helmets. Second was Fox and Troy Lee. His opinions were also in regards to maximized ...

This was cool to watch. Alot of good stuff for head protection out there!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP6ptSoUT2Y[/youtube]

Hrm... not seeing a list of helmets. I just get a page of links to manufacturers sites.

Jim

Jim, on the manuf. list. Click on Bell (for examples). Then Americas, Europe, or Asia. A list of their ...

Ok, here are some helmets I feel would offer exceptable head protection. Until I can get specs and more info on impact ratings or testing http://www.smf.org/stds.html (if there are any). All of these ...

Author	Message
Topic: A must see. IMO
hgflyer Replies: 102 Views: 2916	Forum: The camp fire Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 9:08 pm Subject: A must see. IMO
hgflyer Replies: 102 Views: 2916	Studies show that most humans only use 10% of the brain (potential). I'm convinced some people use less than 10% and some have learned to use more. Which brings up questions. If most people only ...
Topic: A must see. IMO
hgflyer Replies: 102 Views: 2916	Forum: The camp fire Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 1:02 pm Subject: A must see. IMO
hgflyer Replies: 102 Views: 2916	it is, of course, perfectly reasonable to condem a billion people for the actions of 19- you are a fanatic- no different from "them" Actually, no. I believe he's a troll, and as of right n ...
Topic: NorCal - Indian Valley Labor Day Weekend
hgflyer Replies: 3 Views: 349	Forum: Hang gliding general Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:30 pm Subject: NorCal - Indian Valley Labor Day Weekend
hgflyer Replies: 3 Views: 349	Thanks Rem, my heart is truly pounding with the idea of Indian V. The way you explain it, just adds to my experience and knowledge gained flying the IV years ago. Soooo Beautiful!! If there was a time ...
Topic: Alter Egos
hgflyer Replies: 20 Views: 1049	Forum: Hang gliding Videos Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:36 pm Subject: Alter Egos
hgflyer Replies: 20 Views: 1049	My Dad made me watch this every weekend! Trainning, the real deal (in the ring), and yes...even all of the prep. From feeding to watering, cleaning pens, matching, eggs, raising, temperments, but neve ...
Topic: Fatal hang gliding accident from Barberton, South Africa.
hgflyer Replies: 24 Views: 1725	Forum: Hang gliding general Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:53 pm Subject: Fatal hang gliding accident from Barberton, South Africa.
hgflyer Replies: 24 Views: 1725	I don't feel comfortable commenting on this thread. Most instructors will generally keep to themselves when something of this magnitude goes down. There's already so much chatter going on. Hightened b ...
Topic: Zippy - A Short Bio Pic
hgflyer Replies: 34 Views: 1366	Forum: Hang gliding Videos Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:09 pm Subject: Zippy - A Short Bio Pic
hgflyer Replies: 34 Views: 1366	Word! Listen for the dynamics and sublties!! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr4GCepnmRg[/youtube] Right and Left Arm Dave p.s. Zack is pretty good too! Kee ...
Topic: GP Dominates the chinese landing ( one wing lo ).
hgflyer Replies: 9 Views: 564	Forum: Hang gliding Videos Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:49 pm Subject: GP Dominates the chinese landing ( one wing lo ).
hgflyer Replies: 9 Views: 564	And now a musical interlude for Mikey! Don't be kat food or frozen chicken [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk0o0yR_GRs&p=1E2039D3FE4C6E93&playnext=1&index=33[/youtu ...
Topic: Airspace Restrictions
hgflyer Replies: 58 Views: 1430	Forum: Hang gliding general Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:24 am Subject: Airspace Restrictions
hgflyer Replies: 58 Views: 1430	I appreciate your kind words Flyer and the offer, but I have to tell you, everytime I comment on this site I end up regreting it due to the constant he said she said bs. I know Paul is ...
Topic: Airspace Restrictions
hgflyer Replies: 58 Views: 1430	Forum: Hang gliding general Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:18 pm Subject: Airspace Restrictions
hgflyer Replies: 58 Views: 1430	I suppose it should suffice to say that I have been an instrument rated SEL pilot since 1987. I've studied general aviation accident investigations since 1976, I've been around general aviation since ...
Topic: Maximum control on final ?
hgflyer Replies: 50 Views: 2573	Forum: Q&A, Learning to hang glide Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:58 pm Subject: Maximum control on final ?
hgflyer Replies: 50 Views: 2573	So what your saying is, land like a little girl. ? Is screaming Eeeeeeeeee the whole way optional? Landing like a little girl is optional...And screaming Eeeeeeee, is part of steady pit ...
Topic: Maximum control on final ?
hgflyer Replies: 50 Views: 2573	Forum: Q&A, Learning to hang glide Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:49 pm Subject: Maximum control on final ?
hgflyer Replies: 50 Views: 2573	So what your saying is, land like a little girl. ? Is screaming Eeeeeeeeee the whole way optional? Landing like a little girl is optional...And screaming Eeeeeeee, is part of steady pit ...
Topic: Maximum control on final ?
hgflyer Replies: 50 Views: 2573	Forum: Q&A, Learning to hang glide Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 8:06 pm Subject: Maximum control on final ?
hgflyer Replies: 50 Views: 2573	There is something I call anchoring the wing. This is a technique that allows you to make cleaner hand transitions and manage control of pitch. It also allows you to maintain an upright position (prot ...
Topic: Maximum control on final ?
hgflyer Replies: 50 Views: 2573	Forum: Q&A, Learning to hang glide Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:20 pm Subject: Maximum control on final ?
hgflyer Replies: 50 Views: 2573	There is something I call anchoring the wing. This is a technique that allows you to make cleaner hand transitions and manage control of pitch. It also allows you to maintain an upright position (prot ...
Topic: Maximum control on final ?
hgflyer Replies: 50 Views: 2573	Forum: Q&A, Learning to hang glide Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:01 pm Subject: Maximum control on final ?
hgflyer Replies: 50 Views: 2573	There is something I call anchoring the wing. This is a technique that allows you to make cleaner hand transitions and manage control of pitch. It also allows you to maintain an upright position (prot ...
Topic: Another head injury
hgflyer Replies: 127 Views: 5971	Forum: Hang gliding general Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:05 pm Subject: Another head injury
hgflyer Replies: 127 Views: 5971	A good friend suggested looking into Skydiving helmets? My response was Huh! Since I have no experience in skydiving whatsoever. It might be worth introducing them as well. Maybe someone within our co ...
Topic: Another head injury
hgflyer Replies: 127 Views: 5971	Forum: Hang gliding general Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:17 pm Subject: Another head injury
hgflyer Replies: 127 Views: 5971	http://www.thebellstore.com/Other/bellbicycle/Drop.html http://www.rockgardn.com/items/helmets/blacklite-detail.htm http://www.giro.com/en-us/products/cycling-helmets/remedy-cf/carbon-titanium/ htt ...
Topic: Another head injury
hgflyer Replies: 127 Views: 5971	Forum: Hang gliding general Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:25 am Subject: Another head injury
hgflyer Replies: 127 Views: 5971	I talked with a good friend today in regards to his preference in helmets. His first choice was the Bell full face helmets. Second was Fox and Troy Lee. His opinions were also in regards to maximized ...
Topic: Another head injury
hgflyer Replies: 127 Views: 5971	Forum: Hang gliding general Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 2:27 am Subject: Another head injury
hgflyer Replies: 127 Views: 5971	This was cool to watch. Alot of good stuff for head protection out there! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP6ptSoUT2Y[/youtube]
Topic: Another head injury
hgflyer Replies: 127 Views: 5971	Forum: Hang gliding general Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:37 am Subject: Another head injury
hgflyer Replies: 127 Views: 5971	Hrm... not seeing a list of helmets. I just get a page of links to manufacturers sites. Jim Jim, on the manuf. list. Click on Bell (for examples). Then Americas, Europe, or Asia. A list of their ...
Topic: Another head injury
hgflyer Replies: 127 Views: 5971	Forum: Hang gliding general Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:08 am Subject: Another head injury
hgflyer Replies: 127 Views: 5971	Ok, here are some helmets I feel would offer exceptable head protection. Until I can get specs and more info on impact ratings or testing http://www.smf.org/stds.html (if there are any). All of these ...