TV News Piece Ken de Russy Teaches Paragliding 1992

[ccoasterdesigner]

I would like to know, which do you prefer hang gliding or paragliding? Which is more enjoyable? Which is easier to fly? And which is easier to get up in the air? PLEASE RESPOND

[weflyuniv]

They both have their advantages. Both have provided me with sublime trips to Nirvana and both have nearly taken my life. Better get your head really right if you want to succeed! Try both and decide for yourself! Whichever is the most convenient to where you live is probably the best choice.

Ken

[hyrdew]

Nice of you to post this vid Ken, the commentary you provided really set the scene well. Also great re-meeting you today!

[jeffparkerinsb]

Thanks for adding this Ken. Even though we have never met. I have learned from others that you taught. Glenn Chantler and Chad Bastian have taught me: To Air is Human !

[weflyuniv]

Hi Jeff!

I am so glad to know you are flying with help from Chad and Glenn! They are both stellar individuals. I can feel Glenn's smile as I write this. His countenance was always a bright spot in my day! He also was a rock for me when I rolled a tractor at the hill. While I was frazzled at the prospect of a $15,000 loss Glenn stayed focused and directed the righting of the tractor which I could not figure out. Tell them both that I miss them!

Ken

[BenQueensland]

Nice video Ken. I like your written commentary. You have an interesting technique for teaching. I have been flying PG for one year now. I did 1-2 days theory and ground handling before being towed into my first flight. Ground handling in the middle of Summer for 2 days kinda sucked. I fly now with a Hang Gliding club and the guys that do both HG and PG prefer the HG.

It is good to see someone still flying after all these years.

[weflyuniv]

Response Part 1

Thanks for the comment. I understood well that many would never continue if I did not satisfy their desire to fly right away. And why not?

I should add to the written description that I did teach extensive ground handling for any continuing students, and, conditions permitting, even on the first day. I saw no reason to make it a prerequisite to experiencing flight though.

[weflyuniv]

Response Part 2 Nothing short of full mastery in all hand holds and body orientations culminating in students doing reverse pull ups followed by backward running into flight would satisfy me that I had imparted what was necessary to be safe.

[BenQueensland]

I like your method.

[weflyuniv]

Thank you. I will be adding more videos in the next few months and you may see more you approve of!

Ken

[netosnaproll]

Legal!

[weflyuniv]

I don't know what this means.

[zooter67]

love the S.B training hill!!! nice Ken Tom in durango

[weflyuniv]

Hey Tom! I'm glad you found these movies! I hope you are well!

Ken

[flyhghgy]

Great video!