Thanks so much for making this video! I've been looking for speed bar tutorials that can clearly elaborate on the nuances of using bar for pitch control as well as drills to build the skill into a more sub-conscious response. Thanks again, your teaching style is just what i need........ Could I suggest/ask for a tutorial on thermal entries while on speed bar. A step by step process of transitioning smoothly from a fast glide speed into a thermal, diverting speed energy directly into maximum lift in a clean entry would be really appreciated.
Awesome, seems like you are basically using the speed bar to get wing to catch up with you when you are pitching back and rear riser to stop the wing from overshooting you when you’re pitching forward. I’m still a noob but it seems like the more I learn the more I realize how much I don’t know and how much I want to learn. Love this sport man! It’s incredible!!
Cool thank you! Could you change the setting of the chalk talk video? It's currently "for children" and can't be added to playlists (and I'm sure it's affecting its reach)
Great video Mitch, I'll make sure to try these out. How about a tutorial on some micro meteorology and what apps/websites you use to determine xc potential? Also what to look for when on launch?
for less skilled pilots who want to try these drills, how high above the ground should we be in order to be safe? Or is this really no big deal (as you make it seem)?
I just found this series! Mitch is demonstrating modest pitch manipulations and uses smoothly controlled inputs. Study how he slowly adds pressures as he controls risers and speed bar. He eventually gets to full travel inputs, but does so slowly, allowing the glider to progress towards the input he is making. Likewise when he starts to reduce his inputs, he does so in a smooth manor vs. abruptly, or all at once. Follow suit on medium lift (not too rowdy) days and you'll be fine. "Stabbing on" full bar, or dumping it, just like yanking, then dumping the risers (or brakes for that matter) and you'll induce much more abrupt configuration & pitch manipulations. Do the latter and you will be more exposed to saftey erosions, like inadvertent PIO and slackening of lines. Certainly being higher is arguably safer for initial exploration of any flight attitude or control input that you are not previously experienced with. Most of what is shown here however, is well within "normal pitch control" parameters for most flights. I initially learned the most about pitch range of my gliders in a P2 course, but took those concepts back to motoring and did vertical and pitch maneuvers repetitively up high (2000' AGL and higher). Proximity flying however is where I became much more proficient at exactly how much input I needed to achieve desired results. Finding reference up high is difficult, compared to seeing it relative to fixed ground or terrain.
Thanks so much for making this video! I've been looking for speed bar tutorials that can clearly elaborate on the nuances of using bar for pitch control as well as drills to build the skill into a more sub-conscious response. Thanks again, your teaching style is just what i need........ Could I suggest/ask for a tutorial on thermal entries while on speed bar. A step by step process of transitioning smoothly from a fast glide speed into a thermal, diverting speed energy directly into maximum lift in a clean entry would be really appreciated.
Excellent drill explanation + EH’s glasses explanation nailed it home. Thanks to KB for pointing me to this video ✨
Thank you so much that so great. Fly baby fly. Learning to free fly after been paramotoring.
Awesome, seems like you are basically using the speed bar to get wing to catch up with you when you are pitching back and rear riser to stop the wing from overshooting you when you’re pitching forward. I’m still a noob but it seems like the more I learn the more I realize how much I don’t know and how much I want to learn. Love this sport man! It’s incredible!!
How about a tutorial on how to tell if a cloud is still 'active' or no longer has lift.
Cool thank you! Could you change the setting of the chalk talk video? It's currently "for children" and can't be added to playlists (and I'm sure it's affecting its reach)
that was a rad drill to keep in mind at the coast, always need stuff to do at the coast, can get boring (but still fun) ;-)
Great video Mitch, I'll make sure to try these out. How about a tutorial on some micro meteorology and what apps/websites you use to determine xc potential? Also what to look for when on launch?
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for less skilled pilots who want to try these drills, how high above the ground should we be in order to be safe? Or is this really no big deal (as you make it seem)?
I just found this series! Mitch is demonstrating modest pitch manipulations and uses smoothly controlled inputs. Study how he slowly adds pressures as he controls risers and speed bar. He eventually gets to full travel inputs, but does so slowly, allowing the glider to progress towards the input he is making. Likewise when he starts to reduce his inputs, he does so in a smooth manor vs. abruptly, or all at once. Follow suit on medium lift (not too rowdy) days and you'll be fine. "Stabbing on" full bar, or dumping it, just like yanking, then dumping the risers (or brakes for that matter) and you'll induce much more abrupt configuration & pitch manipulations. Do the latter and you will be more exposed to saftey erosions, like inadvertent PIO and slackening of lines. Certainly being higher is arguably safer for initial exploration of any flight attitude or control input that you are not previously experienced with. Most of what is shown here however, is well within "normal pitch control" parameters for most flights. I initially learned the most about pitch range of my gliders in a P2 course, but took those concepts back to motoring and did vertical and pitch maneuvers repetitively up high (2000' AGL and higher). Proximity flying however is where I became much more proficient at exactly how much input I needed to achieve desired results. Finding reference up high is difficult, compared to seeing it relative to fixed ground or terrain.
Would you be interested in coming on the show again? I would love that.