As an “old” hang glider pilot of the early 70’s, hang gliding was in its infancy. Regallos were the “thing”, and as the term “aspect ratios” was learned by us waffos, gliders became more flyable than simply a sled ride to the bottom of the hill. Then came battoned wings and double surfaces. I ended up with a Fledge 2 which was a bitch to rig, a bitch to ground handle. It didn’t fly any better and I went back to my trusted rag wing. Looking at today’s gliders, I can only marvel at the evolution of performance achieved in wing design. The use of cameras is utterly amazing. If we wanted to film ourselves in the air it was with a 35mm camera mounted on the wing tip with a cable release ending up on the A frame. You could take one shot! Go pro’s were way into the future. The same with varios. I had a Ball variometer from a sailplane which worked very well. The new audio varios were just starting to appear. The world distance record at the time was held by a South African (where I lived), his name is Tim James who flew a staggering 40 miles whilst ridge soaring the length of the Magaliesberg range. His achievement was published in the then “Glider Rider” newspaper format magazine as the new world record! How times have changed. I’m 70 now and can only marvel at the sport which has evolved to be the perfect sky sport. Paragliding? Now that looks dangerous!
Never touch the tail tube during start or carrying a glider.... NEVER EVER. It is the worst thing I have experienced - when I wanna lift the glider up with a certain attitude and somebody holds the tube. Unbelievably wrong for pilot. And as we expected, and of course, consequently of this, the start was not good at all, however it is clearly seen that the kid is well taught any way. He would have done much better than this without so much enthusiastic support. Guys, physics is not a matter of faith.
Akser log sarf haquk ALLAH ka khyal rakta hy jbka akser sarf haquk EBBAD ka khyal rakta hy lakn jb tk duno teek na ho aur sabka amel ke b talife na ke ho tb tk zandage ma sukon nahe ata.
Judging by many of the comments, they think that this might be his first flight. Very doubtful. Schools are available all around the world with certified hang gliding flight instructors providing excellent training programs and equipment. Starts out with teaching about flight, aerodynamics and all aspects of how to safely fly a hang glider. First actual flights might indeed be tandem with an experienced hang glider pilot/instructor. Once in the air, the instructor can turn over the control to the student. First solo flights are off of gentle slopes on special training gliders that fly slower and are easier to control. Safety equipment including gloves and helmet. With much practice they eventually can work up to larger hills and steeper slopes. I was 20 years old when I started flying. Still flying to this day at the age of 68. This young man found a sport that he will indeed enjoy his whole life.
Hebatnya akal manusia bisa terbang seperti burung,akan ada lagi kemajuan teknologi yg akan membuat manusia mengujudkan hayalanya,itulah hebatnya akal manusia yg di berikan oleh Allah
