Maybe he was trying to shake as much water off the sail as possible before he launched? _________________
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Just watched the alternate view. That showed some serious skill. The goal post was barely wider than the glider _________________
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Just watched the alternate view. That showed some serious skill. The goal post was barely wider than the glider
Or shake the SH...inola from his draws! _________________ Airborne Climax 14 (C1)
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Haha... i used to watch that program when i was around 14. There was some interesting stuff. _________________ Aeros Target 13 <---SOLD
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I just figured that was his way of doing a final check to ensure that he was properly hooked in, making certain that he could feel the leg loops pulled up by the glider.
I like the bit of commentary that says (I think), "flying through the soccer goal without breaking it". _________________ H4 + various skills (only foot-launch so far)
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I just figured that was his way of doing a final check to ensure that he was properly hooked in, making certain that he could feel the leg loops pulled up by the glider.
I watched again. I dont think thats what he is trying to do, he jumps up and down with the glider, and doesnt make his hang strap get tight so he could feel his leg loops. _________________
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No, he was definitely trying to shake rain off his wing. Note the people running around with things covering their heads, plus the sound of rain. I'm surprised he even did such a stunt in the rain. But then again maybe the rain was factored into the plan. _________________ WW 141 Fusion SP
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Could be wrong but I don't think that was very dangerous.
The "soccer goal" looks like nothing more than stacked pieces of foam or something.
The "crossbar" is even sagging.
However, that was definitely some awesome control. _________________ H-3 FL CL AWCL FSL RLF TUR
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Yes. good skill and control. Well done. Pity its on a flea circus type show.
Just makes hang gliding look like a circus stunt though.
how are we going to look like pro's with this sort of exposure.
2008 and were not even in the olympics......ah think i'll just go flying
Wasn't that Davis flying in the control frame? _________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel "
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I hate to be the first one to say it. Davis could not pull that launch off. Until he learns how to control his pitch on launch. I wouldn't let him even attempt that launch. He's better off jumping into shallow swimming pools. _________________ The sky is no longer the limit! Only our imaginations will be our limit!
Guy doesn't even have wheels on the bar, he.risks a nose in!..
I'm impressed.
Don't show this to USHPA.. they'll make "gliding through uprights" a new H4 requirement. _________________ Proud Member of Mystic 7 Leper Colony
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Don't show this to USHPA.. they'll make "gliding through uprights" a new H4 requirement.
Too late, mon. Already sent the memo to Safety and Training, and I hear that
Broyles has the draft of SOP 12-1 revised and circulating for approval.
We're gonna add the "water dance" as a special skill signoff.
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Yea, Dave brought that up at the Club meeting. I thought he was kidding. _________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel "
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I know this guy,I took lessons from him a looong time ago,he was the first instructor in Spain as far
as I know (from the early 70´s)and is still running his school...
I agree that the circus stuff is tasteless but dont get confused,this man is a
master,if to land is an art,he is an artist,he can land any glider almost anywhere! the vid is quite old. J.
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