It is an excellent site. Works in so many ways. Takes WNW to NNE. Ridge lift, bowls and is thermic in summer. Drive to lovely take offs as well. Hoorah!
I agree with pgpete, As and Cs every time, especially strong winds. He has the wing just about overhead, then 'bottles' and brings it down. If he'd kept going he would have been up and away much sooner and safer. I think it's an Artik - I have an identical one.
Many years ago we were down there flying and a chap from, Holand I think it was, tried to take off with hang glider, no paragliders in them days, he was got ground looped and hit his head on the trig point. Was a hell of a site. When I think of the ground loops I have done over the years, boy have I been lucky, I have never got hurt. I think the chap I tell about really got hurt bad. NotE I say never GOT hurt. As Been wouldseem to imply I am goig to do more,, Cheers, Pete
Try using different A riser assists like top A on its own or both A risers slightly or no riser assist and just sit back fast to raise the wing, also be ready to dampen it so it stops over head. :]
@SkyadventuresVideos There are inumerable techniques to launch in whatever conditions or sites or pilots! We all have to decide what conditons/sites we are comfortable with. The pilot in the video chose to use the launch he wanted, he did a good job! It wasn't me, I was behind the camera...........
I take off closer to the edge and take a few steps towards the wing as it comes up and careful brakes just at the top. If I use the brakes to slow the wing it tends to pick me up and then I get dumped and dragged as in the 'Pete has a drag' video. It takes very careful timing. In the video the first attempts were too far up the hill so he moved lower. Be prepared to be picked up facing the wrong way. Don't panic, chances are you will spin round and just fly away from the hill. Good luck!
just get a training video out of the bargain bin at the dollar store, or watch a few of these videos, buy a used glider at a yard sale. snap into your belt loops, easy money.
This is not really an 'excellent demonstration' The wind is near top end but not 'strong' he leaves the hill at a pace that suggests the wind is around 16-17 mph at the most. He fails to let the wing fly during his first attempt and then loses control on his second attempt when he launches. However, he is one of the amazing people who flies a paraglider and that is 'excellent' thing he does. For the launch? All that is missing is the red streamer :D
Its always good to start lower on the hill in high wind so when you commit to the inflation and you get pulled up the hill you should end up at your normal take off height, just like this guy did. Super windy though, really pulling the d's to keep it parked.
I can't see how you could call this video an excellent example. Yes, you've got balls and you reacted fast enough (the second time). But try using A's and brakes in strong wind on a small site and you'll find yourself hanging from whatever grows there. The basic technique for strong wind launches is using A and D risers or A and C risers in even stronger wind. And then there are advanced techniques... ;) Safe flying...
All the pathetic negative comments from the experts around here. Regardless of what you read he did a good job in windy conditions. I've seen plenty of 'pros' dragged around the launch area in these conditions I can tell you
Not strong wind really, bad technique, poor ground control, laminar wind...with that skill if you put in turbulence, strong wind he is going to have a lot of problems. And if you dont see that, you are a newbie too.
@kniefi We all pay great attention to wind strength and land if it picks up significantly. The lift band that we fly in extends out in front of the hill a limited distance so if we fly forward away from the hill we fall out of the lift and can land. The bigger problem with an increase in wind is being blown backwards and being unable to make a controlled and safe landing!
It can get strong on that western take-off. I remember when a hang glider was flipped over onto its back. That steep slope at the edge comes in handy in stronger conditions and I'm surprised the pilot didn't go that far down at the start. Even trickier in winter when the ground gets really slippery - just to add to the fun.
It's not me flying so can only give you a guess. Probably just sussing out the wind strength. First few attempts were a bit too far back from the edge. There are a few trees a bit further up the slope which you really do not want to be dragged into........
Cuz - As & Cs in 30mk/h+ in Central Java last week - cant wait for my new wing; so underweight on my (old) Buzz3 - I'm leaning towards a Rush 4 but could be tempted by either a Gin Carerra (not so much, EN C by anything but the label) or a Chili 3 - any thoughts?
@georgekoskotas1 it breaks my heart and my eyes (perhaps my ears, if personally) to see how you treat Shakespeare's language, brother... :) P.S.: Ok, I am joking, but yeah, if i invested US$ 4500 on an equipment in which i trust my life, I'd be a tad more careful. Bravo!
@TheAdrenalineEffect HI! If you're in the uk look up the BHPA they will be able to tell you where the nearest school to you is. Normally takes about a year to get trained depending on the weather..................
Slightly disappointed there Reech, from the title was expecting a 'Murray Hay' style ripping off the feet, followed by a good dragging across the countryside through cow pats etc hahaha! Actually, very nicely done - compliments!
Reechforthesky - its 7.15am. I got a lot of pleasure in watching your vid. I'm slightly uncharacteristically ready to fly now. I assume you are, let's say, more than aware of bands like Deep Purple, early Bowie, Marc Bolan etc. This is a good idea right..? Heheh - If you ever make it over to SE Asia drop me a line. some great strong wind flying - but I'll be honest, no grass to save you.....
Right behind this take off point is a tric point. It's already had one hang glider pilots brains smashed on it. Shame but shit happends. i won't ever forget that.
@robflybell I think it was a old technique not taught anymore. You've noticed there is a chance of not grabbing the brake handles and losing control just when you need it! Much safer to use do what you are doing.
Instructors will make you aware of dangers in the air , like clouds,winds,thermals.During a training your instructor would teach you technics to decrease your hight.Go for a tester day somewhere, you gonna love it! We have one kite surfer who have given up kiting..."flying is flying ! " he says.;)
I think better start 30 meters right bellow the crest and not deploy in the compression area of the crest is better. Then one elevator one brake method (called the cobra) brings a progressive take in charge of the wind pull and avoid to be dragged away. But hey! I've stop to fly 10 years ago so what do I know....
The amount of height you gain, at least in the scenario seen in this video, is a result of the wind speed, combined with the steepness and height of the hill. More hill, more wind, more lift. If this same situation was playing out on flat ground, this gentleman wouldn't be going anywhere.
True, When flying strong winds of 30 plus with hang gliders at costal sites mostly,I always go well over the front, that way the wing is in up going air and wanting to point down more, Bit like having a larger engine, and wind speed is always the higher in the ventury on top hill. If wind is that strong you can fly out front in the most up going air. Always good fun. Cheers, Pete
so, right after the start he begins to gain height pretty quickly! i always wondered what would happen, if wind starts to get stronger and stronger ?! is there a point when you just go "up into the sky" without chance of coming back down?? sry if this question sounds stupid, but i am just flying kites - up to 19m² though, which is almost a little paraglider since it is a flysurfer foil - and way too much wind could lift me up forever on it i guess... so really would like to know!
It is an excellent site. Works in so many ways. Takes WNW to NNE. Ridge lift, bowls and is thermic in summer. Drive to lovely take offs as well. Hoorah!
I agree with pgpete, As and Cs every time, especially strong winds. He has the wing just about overhead, then 'bottles' and brings it down. If he'd kept going he would have been up and away much sooner and safer. I think it's an Artik - I have an identical one.
Very nice launch. Excellent video. Life is good!
Many years ago we were down there flying and a chap from, Holand I think it was, tried to take off with hang glider, no paragliders in them days, he was got ground looped and hit his head on the trig point. Was a hell of a site. When I think of the ground loops I have done over the years, boy have I been lucky, I have never got hurt. I think the chap I tell about really got hurt bad. NotE I say never GOT hurt. As Been wouldseem to imply I am goig to do more,, Cheers, Pete
I also do like a man with a sense of adventure
Try using different A riser assists like top A on its own or both A risers slightly or no riser assist and just sit back fast to raise the wing, also be ready to dampen it so it stops over head. :]
huge gusts!!
@SkyadventuresVideos There are inumerable techniques to launch in whatever conditions or sites or pilots! We all have to decide what conditons/sites we are comfortable with. The pilot in the video chose to use the launch he wanted, he did a good job! It wasn't me, I was behind the camera...........
Nice paragliding go to fly
let me guess. You had 58 hours by that flight?
Красива!
beautiful place! tks
Awesome take off
You can always cancel a flight and go downward using your breaks, the question is whether the landing is safe with heavy wind.
I take off closer to the edge and take a few steps towards the wing as it comes up and careful brakes just at the top. If I use the brakes to slow the wing it tends to pick me up and then I get dumped and dragged as in the 'Pete has a drag' video. It takes very careful timing. In the video the first attempts were too far up the hill so he moved lower. Be prepared to be picked up facing the wrong way. Don't panic, chances are you will spin round and just fly away from the hill. Good luck!
@19121966tko Unfortunately the hill front has too many trees, fences and bushes to go much further down.
You are obviously a beginner, so are you not supposed to have a red prominently displayed ribbon tied to your harness?
Why didn't you Cobra
the picture for the video before you click on it looks like a giant gummy worm lol
Wow Rowan Atkinson in video at 107 : - ]
@xxBrandon995xx So true i clicked on the video just because of the picture and didnt even readed the tittle :P :))))
And to think I was going to teach myself.....
@SuperAviatar Best not eh....... Best have a look at the BHPA website and find a school near you! It's a dangerous sport for sure...... ;)
sorry Reechforthesky; I'm drunk & ignorant & therefore cant work out how to post the vid clip. Bear with me...
@19121966tko 50 metres down the hill and you in loads of bushes and it's very steep.......
just get a training video out of the bargain bin at the dollar store, or watch a few of these videos, buy a used glider at a yard sale. snap into your belt loops, easy money.
This is not really an 'excellent demonstration' The wind is near top end but not 'strong' he leaves the hill at a pace that suggests the wind is around 16-17 mph at the most. He fails to let the wing fly during his first attempt and then loses control on his second attempt when he launches.
However, he is one of the amazing people who flies a paraglider and that is 'excellent' thing he does.
For the launch? All that is missing is the red streamer :D
Not a good take off, he left hand when he spin. With more wind it will be dangerous.
really bad!
nice startlocation.did he used his speedsystem directly after launch?
Or you might say...an adventurer with no sense....just sayin!
it break's my hurt when i see how you treat your wing, it's brand now my friend
Its always good to start lower on the hill in high wind so when you commit to the inflation and you get pulled up the hill you should end up at your normal take off height, just like this guy did. Super windy though, really pulling the d's to keep it parked.
What a ripper looking site. What was the wind strength; I'm guessing 14-15 knots. I'm flying a black/orange/white Hook and like it very much!
Well done strong wind conditions
I can't see how you could call this video an excellent example. Yes, you've got balls and you reacted fast enough (the second time). But try using A's and brakes in strong wind on a small site and you'll find yourself hanging from whatever grows there. The basic technique for strong wind launches is using A and D risers or A and C risers in even stronger wind. And then there are advanced techniques... ;) Safe flying...
All the pathetic negative comments from the experts around here. Regardless of what you read he did a good job in windy conditions. I've seen plenty of 'pros' dragged around the launch area in these conditions I can tell you
Not strong wind really, bad technique, poor ground control, laminar wind...with that skill if you put in turbulence, strong wind he is going to have a lot of problems. And if you dont see that, you are a newbie too.
@@draconisgubernator well at least he did you know
He did penetrate once off launch. Was he using A’s & D’s ?
There's quite a lot of compression at take off here so once airborne it's not so strong.
@kniefi We all pay great attention to wind strength and land if it picks up significantly. The lift band that we fly in extends out in front of the hill a limited distance so if we fly forward away from the hill we fall out of the lift and can land. The bigger problem with an increase in wind is being blown backwards and being unable to make a controlled and safe landing!
Krusevo makedonija
Quite a magical site really. Works way better than expected. You're about spot on with the wind strength.
It can get strong on that western take-off. I remember when a hang glider was flipped over onto its back. That steep slope at the edge comes in handy in stronger conditions and I'm surprised the pilot didn't go that far down at the start. Even trickier in winter when the ground gets really slippery - just to add to the fun.
total BS, very poor technique..
It's not me flying so can only give you a guess. Probably just sussing out the wind strength. First few attempts were a bit too far back from the edge. There are a few trees a bit further up the slope which you really do not want to be dragged into........
Georgeousity!
@markymark9172 My first language is gibberish. :)
Cuz - As & Cs in 30mk/h+ in Central Java last week - cant wait for my new wing; so underweight on my (old) Buzz3 - I'm leaning towards a Rush 4 but could be tempted by either a Gin Carerra (not so much, EN C by anything but the label) or a Chili 3 - any thoughts?
It's Westbury White Horse in Wiltshire. The Horse is just to the right of where he took off. You can see it on some vid I shot there.
@georgekoskotas1 it breaks my heart and my eyes (perhaps my ears, if personally) to see how you treat Shakespeare's language, brother... :)
P.S.: Ok, I am joking, but yeah, if i invested US$ 4500 on an equipment in which i trust my life, I'd be a tad more careful. Bravo!
@TheAdrenalineEffect HI! If you're in the uk look up the BHPA they will be able to tell you where the nearest school to you is. Normally takes about a year to get trained depending on the weather..................
Slightly disappointed there Reech, from the title was expecting a 'Murray Hay' style ripping off the feet, followed by a good dragging across the countryside through cow pats etc hahaha! Actually, very nicely done - compliments!
Reechforthesky - its 7.15am. I got a lot of pleasure in watching your vid. I'm slightly uncharacteristically ready to fly now. I assume you are, let's say, more than aware of bands like Deep Purple, early Bowie, Marc Bolan etc. This is a good idea right..? Heheh - If you ever make it over to SE Asia drop me a line. some great strong wind flying - but I'll be honest, no grass to save you.....
Hi, this video seems to be getting a regular daily viewing in America. It's tweaked my interest as to who is watching it over 'the pond'?
Right behind this take off point is a tric point. It's already had one hang glider pilots brains smashed on it. Shame but shit happends. i won't ever forget that.
I would not call this an excellent demo for a strong wind take off...
@robflybell I think it was a old technique not taught anymore. You've noticed there is a chance of not grabbing the brake handles and losing control just when you need it! Much safer to use do what you are doing.
Instructors will make you aware of dangers in the air , like clouds,winds,thermals.During a training your instructor would teach you technics to decrease your hight.Go for a tester day somewhere, you gonna love it! We have one kite surfer who have given up kiting..."flying is flying ! " he says.;)
I think better start 30 meters right bellow the crest and not deploy in the compression area of the crest is better.
Then one elevator one brake method (called the cobra) brings a progressive take in charge of the wind pull and avoid to be dragged away. But hey! I've stop to fly 10 years ago so what do I know....
Ok. all advice welcome. no idea how to post a vid. Been a while since I was on UA-cam. Always like Vimeo but hey.
It's Westbury White Horse in Wiltshire UK. Search for 'Reech westbury' for more videos of flying there.
you should try A's and C's technique - its much better for strong wind launches.
The amount of height you gain, at least in the scenario seen in this video, is a result of the wind speed, combined with the steepness and height of the hill. More hill, more wind, more lift. If this same situation was playing out on flat ground, this gentleman wouldn't be going anywhere.
@offshore911 I don't think he did. Sometimes the compression on the hill makes it strong on takeoff but okay in the air.
True, When flying strong winds of 30 plus with hang gliders at costal sites mostly,I always go well over the front, that way the wing is in up going air and wanting to point down more, Bit like having a larger engine, and wind speed is always the higher in the ventury on top hill. If wind is that strong you can fly out front in the most up going air. Always good fun. Cheers, Pete
It's Westbury White Horse in Wiltshire UK. Fabulous site!
so, right after the start he begins to gain height pretty quickly!
i always wondered what would happen, if wind starts to get stronger and stronger ?!
is there a point when you just go "up into the sky" without chance of coming back down??
sry if this question sounds stupid, but i am just flying kites - up to 19m² though, which is almost a little paraglider since it is a flysurfer foil - and way too much wind could lift me up forever on it i guess... so really would like to know!
If you want to descend you can pull big ears
where is that location?
Hello, where is this place
@catnordin Not me flying. I'm behind the camera!
@xxBrandon995xx So it does! :)
Thanks, sorry i missed the intro. great post.
why does he even bother, far too dangerous
@Glo00 It's in the UK.
Gran lugar para Volar, very good
Where eagles dare, brother.
I think it's a Niviuk Hook
Very nice!! You make it look easy.
nice fly :)
Nice slope!
Nice take off...
Ну зачем
and you should check out mine...
Try the CurbTechnique ;-)
What took you so long?
Wow, awesome!
anyway he did it !