Don't want to be a sourpuss but take #2 at 0:24 for instance. No break when the canopy is overhead, leading to a very hasty check and start. You can see the sink (due to no breaking and the wing slightly overshooting) right after the start bringing him close to the road barrier. To top it all off: he's *clenching* all risers during his takeoff run! This leads to little or no control as he's not actively steering the wing and instead he's just following it wherever it goes. Not sure which school you learn this technique ;-) My guess is the poster meant "good launches" the same way we say any good landing is a landing you can walk away from.
I have to disagree. Simply because there were no events/crashes does not indicate the launches were good. Many of the pilots shown start their run in an upright position rather than an aggressive forward lean (loading the A's). Once airborne, many pilots chose to get into their seats while still low to the ground, rocking back and forth, even grabbing & pulling risers to get comfy. The pilot's primary concern after launch is heading and active piloting. Once a safe altitude/distance from terrain is achieved, then the pilot can afford to get into their seat using a foot stirrup, but never swinging L to R and grabbing risers.
actually, I don't see many really good launches here. Lots of sitting down too early, hardly any walking toward the wing to dampen the power. Turning too quickly and lots of other little form errors. I wouldn't show brand new students this video. But it is nice to see a video that isn't about acro blowups and reserve tosses.
Half of these people turn around before the glider is even halfway up, surely it'd be better to bring it up and make sure it's completely under control before turning around and running off? I'm still learning and have yet to complete my CP so this is a genuine question.
This came up as recommend. I presume the title was cynical? I think even in 2012 most of these launches would qualify as "please take some more lessons"
Don't want to be a sourpuss but take #2 at 0:24 for instance. No break when the canopy is overhead, leading to a very hasty check and start. You can see the sink (due to no breaking and the wing slightly overshooting) right after the start bringing him close to the road barrier. To top it all off: he's *clenching* all risers during his takeoff run! This leads to little or no control as he's not actively steering the wing and instead he's just following it wherever it goes. Not sure which school you learn this technique ;-)
My guess is the poster meant "good launches" the same way we say any good landing is a landing you can walk away from.
I have to disagree. Simply because there were no events/crashes does not indicate the launches were good. Many of the pilots shown start their run in an upright position rather than an aggressive forward lean (loading the A's). Once airborne, many pilots chose to get into their seats while still low to the ground, rocking back and forth, even grabbing & pulling risers to get comfy. The pilot's primary concern after launch is heading and active piloting. Once a safe altitude/distance from terrain is achieved, then the pilot can afford to get into their seat using a foot stirrup, but never swinging L to R and grabbing risers.
Good? Got away with it for most!
Positive mindfulness for paragliders :-) Thanks for sharing
actually, I don't see many really good launches here. Lots of sitting down too early, hardly any walking toward the wing to dampen the power. Turning too quickly and lots of other little form errors. I wouldn't show brand new students this video. But it is nice to see a video that isn't about acro blowups and reserve tosses.
It amazes me how many people choose to launch near pylons,trees,fences,roads etc., when they are not even that competent !
Great video, thanks for sharing. What is the music you are using here?
Half of these people turn around before the glider is even halfway up, surely it'd be better to bring it up and make sure it's completely under control before turning around and running off? I'm still learning and have yet to complete my CP so this is a genuine question.
Yes:)
Yes, you are correct. Control and tempo.
Don't agree with 6:05 - a bit of brake would have helped to stabilize quicker. But as for the others - yepp, they are fine.
These are not good, the second guy is hanging onto his risers
where is the place of the beginning of the video, and 1:10, 1:30, 1:50 please ?
Yeah, many of these launches were not good.
This came up as recommend. I presume the title was cynical? I think even in 2012 most of these launches would qualify as "please take some more lessons"
Guy doesn't lean forward at all
Most of these launches are mediocre at best... not aggressive at all, no torpedo position.... most of them look like gingerbread men taking off...
I'm P2 and my first launches ever were better than most of these. These people haven't been instructed properly.
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