South Africa has to be one of the best places to glide in the world. This means that it is a great place to hold competitions. Unfortunately though, much like every other place there are far too many prangs. What is worse is that the very best competition pilots are the ones who often have them. The reward of flying on the edge and risk taking is far too great. The gliding movement really needs to get their house in order and try and prevent reoccurence. May I suggest that pranging your glider removes your score in any competition for the competition you are in and in any other for the next year. This won’t stop you flying nor being part of competitions (you can normally fly hors concours) but will penalise risk taking. Far too many national and world champions are no longer with us for bad reasons. Having said that I wish this guy a speedy recovery.
Great video. I have very fond memories of flying in Worcester!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Super!!!
Brilliant Production. Well done to all involved
Wonderful video...thanks for sharing...hope the injured fellow does a full recovery ! 😁❤
Exellent work on the video!
I immediately have an itch to go gliding…
Thanks Tokkie, you/we always have an itch to go gliding. :)
As I said bevor. Absolutely amazing video. Hope to see some more after the SPG as well.
Glad you enjoyed it!
South Africa has to be one of the best places to glide in the world. This means that it is a great place to hold competitions. Unfortunately though, much like every other place there are far too many prangs. What is worse is that the very best competition pilots are the ones who often have them. The reward of flying on the edge and risk taking is far too great. The gliding movement really needs to get their house in order and try and prevent reoccurence. May I suggest that pranging your glider removes your score in any competition for the competition you are in and in any other for the next year. This won’t stop you flying nor being part of competitions (you can normally fly hors concours) but will penalise risk taking. Far too many national and world champions are no longer with us for bad reasons. Having said that I wish this guy a speedy recovery.