Educational video! Most are using the high wind technique called "check and pray." Pretty forgiving launch area, but not all are so nice.... Sad to see so few using specific high wind launch techniques like Mike Kung's rear riser techniques (also known as Mitsos) or cobra launch. In these conditions, I like launching backwards into the wind with one hand on either C/rear riser for steering - this reduces plucking since steering and checking is done with the rears instead of the brakes, and prevents untwisting until you are ready to untwist. In these extreme conditions, I prefer to push off backwards one hand on each rear, then untwist once wing is settled and flying well, usually already a good distance from the hill.
I think about 1/2 those pilots had no place to be launching in those conditions. The people “helping” were no help either. Ever think about moving down the hill a bit out of the compression zone on the hill top?
Good question. Why weren’t they launching from lower down and why did so many not line up with the wind and insisted on take off with wing skewed to one side? From the grass you could see the direction was from the left and most were oriented straight or right.
It's easy! The pilot needs more ballast! How to do? Grab a spectator and take off stabilized. When you are out of the updraft, simply drop the ballast viewer! That always works! We call this the Austrian ballasting!
@@sandrainthesky1011🇦🇹 This only works in the Austrian Alps! It's best to grab 🇩🇪 German tourists as ballast. Germans are used to sacrificing for a good cause!
Thanks for the video. I didn't notice many using high-wind launch techniques (that I got from the internet.. novice speaking here) like cobra launch, launching with ears, or launch from a very squatted stanch to relieve pressure from the wing as it comes up and forward. Is that correct? What would you suggest for a smoother/safer launch in these winds (besides keeping your fingers crossed).
If you can fly with normal size paragliders the wind is not strong imho. It's considered strong if you need a miniwing to be ably to fly forward, and big wings fly backwards.
I think I would have just waited for a lull in the wind for this situation. Kiting on the flat in this is no problem but on a hill? A's & C's all the way tho!
What experience level is this? When I see "British Sports Trophy" I would assume they are experienced, but how does this match, what we see here? Even the most basic thing like running towards the wing, as it pulls, no one seem to do. Not to mention everything else. That doesn't make any sense. 🤔
It's scary how bad these techniques are. I fly in the desert mountains and usually have to clear places of rocks and cactus for takeoff. I usually don't even have enough space to fully unfold my wing and once it goes up I have to immediately control and fly lest I get picked or pulled into nearby obstacles. I guess you just get spoiled when you have someone to hold your wing and help you out.
As an old hang glider pilot I cringe at watching these "take-offs". I can tell you I've seen some scary and failed hang glider launches in my time but I would never have lasted in the sport as long as I did if our hang gliding launches were as haywire and dangerous as what I'm watching here. I'm not even going to get into how those floppy diapers tend to fold up midair in moderately turbulent thermally air. They sure are portable though. 👍
Very poor take-off techniques displayed (for strong wind conditions). Very few were interested in stabilizing the wing. Most were not prepared for 'vertical-take-off'. Guys practice more on the ground. This appeared to be a forgiving launch site, else you can be in real trouble.
Educational video! Most are using the high wind technique called "check and pray." Pretty forgiving launch area, but not all are so nice.... Sad to see so few using specific high wind launch techniques like Mike Kung's rear riser techniques (also known as Mitsos) or cobra launch. In these conditions, I like launching backwards into the wind with one hand on either C/rear riser for steering - this reduces plucking since steering and checking is done with the rears instead of the brakes, and prevents untwisting until you are ready to untwist. In these extreme conditions, I prefer to push off backwards one hand on each rear, then untwist once wing is settled and flying well, usually already a good distance from the hill.
This is really great ! Sequential takeoffs ,, this is study a great study,, so many typical instances .. make more .. and share! :)
I think about 1/2 those pilots had no place to be launching in those conditions. The people “helping” were no help either. Ever think about moving down the hill a bit out of the compression zone on the hill top?
Good question. Why weren’t they launching from lower down and why did so many not line up with the wind and insisted on take off with wing skewed to one side? From the grass you could see the direction was from the left and most were oriented straight or right.
That one at 3-07... watched it about 10 times 😂
Hope no one was hurt 🙏
No one was hurt 👍
It's easy! The pilot needs more ballast! How to do? Grab a spectator and take off stabilized. When you are out of the updraft, simply drop the ballast viewer! That always works!
We call this the Austrian ballasting!
LOL🤣
what an insight
@@Hemersonr This only works in the Austrian Alps! It's best to grab German tourists as ballast. Germans are used to sacrificing for a good cause!
@@sandrainthesky1011🇦🇹 This only works in the Austrian Alps! It's best to grab 🇩🇪 German tourists as ballast. Germans are used to sacrificing for a good cause!
Thanks for the video. I didn't notice many using high-wind launch techniques (that I got from the internet.. novice speaking here) like cobra launch, launching with ears, or launch from a very squatted stanch to relieve pressure from the wing as it comes up and forward. Is that correct? What would you suggest for a smoother/safer launch in these winds (besides keeping your fingers crossed).
Yep … any or all those techniques you raised could and many should have been used
Cobra doesn’t work in high winds. Just gets you pulled to the side and swings about. Unstable.
How do you get down with such a strong wind? Can you land anywhere or wherever is possible?
why they start not behinde 10 meters ?
OMG!!! Some of them were scary!
Just!
To win a wee plastic trophy?
where in the uk is this, thanks
If you can fly with normal size paragliders the wind is not strong imho. It's considered strong if you need a miniwing to be ably to fly forward, and big wings fly backwards.
I think I would have just waited for a lull in the wind for this situation. Kiting on the flat in this is no problem but on a hill? A's & C's all the way tho!
Hey AnneJan, long time no see! What speed was the wind there?
Hey Mark, that is a long time ago indeed! Hope you are well. Wind was around 30kmh, gusts 35-40kmh
@@annejanroeleveld 😲😬
Crikey
These are clearly the limits of paragliding!
Is this the safe flying the flight schools are talking about?
Insert Ryan Reynolds "but Why" gif - please.....
What experience level is this? When I see "British Sports Trophy" I would assume they are experienced, but how does this match, what we see here? Even the most basic thing like running towards the wing, as it pulls, no one seem to do. Not to mention everything else. That doesn't make any sense. 🤔
What was the wind speed?
30-35kmh
That one at 3-07... watched it about 10 times 😂
Hope no one was hurt 🙏
flying coccon but not managed an cobra launch
Зачётный такой дульничек.....
practice your cobra launches kiddies!
It's scary how bad these techniques are. I fly in the desert mountains and usually have to clear places of rocks and cactus for takeoff. I usually don't even have enough space to fully unfold my wing and once it goes up I have to immediately control and fly lest I get picked or pulled into nearby obstacles. I guess you just get spoiled when you have someone to hold your wing and help you out.
😢😢😢😢😢!!!!
As an old hang glider pilot I cringe at watching these "take-offs". I can tell you I've seen some scary and failed hang glider launches in my time but I would never have lasted in the sport as long as I did if our hang gliding launches were as haywire and dangerous as what I'm watching here. I'm not even going to get into how those floppy diapers tend to fold up midair in moderately turbulent thermally air. They sure are portable though. 👍
I agree with you 100%!! The best paraglider is the one in the backpack!😂
Imposible usar alas A o B con esa velocidad del aire
😢 wenn man noch mit 10 bis 15 kmh vom Hang wegfliegen kann ist das für mich kein starker Wind.
Das ist lediglich Unvermögen beim starten
Some of those helpers aren’t helping!
Ein gutes Bild geben die Briten nicht gerade ab….
Schau dir mal das Video aus Kössen an, da sind auch nicht nur Profis unterwegs.
@Edit, abgesehen davon ist es Östlich von Meduno in Italien.
Very poor take-off techniques displayed (for strong wind conditions). Very few were interested in stabilizing the wing. Most were not prepared for 'vertical-take-off'. Guys practice more on the ground. This appeared to be a forgiving launch site, else you can be in real trouble.
Придерживать не судьба, или пониже спуститься?
Yes, it is best in such a situation to launch much lower on the slope.
??? Perché?