Hang Gliders have a relatively large wind speed range, so it wasn't difficult. To get down, you can just get out of the lift band by flying away from the ridge or putting on speed. Or combine them - zoom over the ocean before landing at the beach - the safest way
Us you need enough wind speed to match the minimum airspeed of your glider. If I remember correctly, it was about 15 knots / 28 kmph / 17.2 mph. That’s about the wind strength when whitecaps start appearing over the ocean. Not a rare wind strength at coast here.
It’s a Dynamic Flight apron harness. No it doesn’t have a parachute, but the manufacturer can add a parachute holder to it. In any case a parachute is useless for dune going as you’re generally flying too low to have enough time to deploy your parachute. And much too low for it to inflate.
Tushar Pokle mate, you might be surprised. From recall, the lowest recorded opening occurred when a Bullet Glider pulled up too sharply from fence height after clearing the gate in a comp. one crossbar snapped rolling the glider onto its back during which the pilot got it out. It opened. Worked. And brought him down. That was 30 years ago.
What’s stopping you? Get in touch with a school. They have all the gear. You don’t need to purchase anything. Or go for a tandem flight to experience it. I’m 40 something, and like you have always wanted to do it. And it’s easier than it looks! Where do you live? I could help find you a school
@@poklet I'm in Oregon currently, but this is a temporary arrangement. Quit my entire life to get away from a controlling ex, but that might be tmi. Staying with my family in astoria, and studying for my class A CDL. I have some money to spend, but I kinda have to manage it tightly until I get something coming in to replace it.
@@jamestunedflat8942 looks like there’s a hang gliding school near you - www.oregonhanggliding.com/ Looks like they have a $130 one day introductory lesson that’ll have you flying. You’ll get a buzz out of the feeling of flying :)
amazing! how does one get down with such a strong lift present?
Hang Gliders have a relatively large wind speed range, so it wasn't difficult. To get down, you can just get out of the lift band by flying away from the ridge or putting on speed. Or combine them - zoom over the ocean before landing at the beach - the safest way
damn that looks like fun
Presumably you need some reasonably strong onshore breeze to just hang there in one position whilst maintaining height?
Us you need enough wind speed to match the minimum airspeed of your glider. If I remember correctly, it was about 15 knots / 28 kmph / 17.2 mph. That’s about the wind strength when whitecaps start appearing over the ocean. Not a rare wind strength at coast here.
How much does the hang glider that you are using cost
New from about AUD 7,000. Second hand from about AUD 500. They’re pretty cheap - about the same price as a high end bicycle. Cheaper than a motorcycle
@@poklet I wish I could win one
@@poklet what's the website were I can buy one brand new here in the USA
What is the brand of your harness. I want one for dunes as well. Does it have a parachute ?
It’s a Dynamic Flight apron harness. No it doesn’t have a parachute, but the manufacturer can add a parachute holder to it. In any case a parachute is useless for dune going as you’re generally flying too low to have enough time to deploy your parachute. And much too low for it to inflate.
Tushar Pokle mate, you might be surprised. From recall, the lowest recorded opening occurred when a Bullet Glider pulled up too sharply from fence height after clearing the gate in a comp. one crossbar snapped rolling the glider onto its back during which the pilot got it out. It opened. Worked. And brought him down. That was 30 years ago.
@@frankmoore993 wow that’s quite a story! Thanks!
Tushar Pokle its all coming back! The lucky punter was given a new chute from the manufacturer - as a prize! :)
Nice one mate , another site that’s on my list now.👍🇦🇺🍻
The launch is at 13th beach - siteguide.org.au/Sites/Barwon%20Heads%20(13th%20Beach).html?q=13th
Thanks I’ll check it out👍
@@justhangin7186 oh and here’s how much fun you can have at launch ;)
ua-cam.com/video/KlbUxo4_Y6g/v-deo.html
वहां से गिरने का डर नहीं लगता?
The earth is round.... you can tell here... hahah
Yes the earth’s round :-) But what you see here is just the distortion from my wide angle lens.
How would a 40something fat poor man do this? I've wanted to all my life, yet there's always something getting in my way... I think it's me.
What’s stopping you? Get in touch with a school. They have all the gear. You don’t need to purchase anything. Or go for a tandem flight to experience it. I’m 40 something, and like you have always wanted to do it. And it’s easier than it looks! Where do you live? I could help find you a school
@@poklet I'm in Oregon currently, but this is a temporary arrangement. Quit my entire life to get away from a controlling ex, but that might be tmi. Staying with my family in astoria, and studying for my class A CDL. I have some money to spend, but I kinda have to manage it tightly until I get something coming in to replace it.
@@jamestunedflat8942 looks like there’s a hang gliding school near you - www.oregonhanggliding.com/
Looks like they have a $130 one day introductory lesson that’ll have you flying. You’ll get a buzz out of the feeling of flying :)
@@jamestunedflat8942 post a video of your flying to UA-cam - I’ve subscribed to your channel :)