Flying powered hang gliding at the field (flphg)

[MrToshTogo]

Very impressive flying. I worried about wing-tip stalls on a couple of your turns. Having been one who has shot at someone trying to steal my grandmother's sheep, I can tell you farmers do get upset with anyone bothering their stock. Buzzing sheep may seem like fun, but you will have consequences if you do it too often. :)

[22250deaddog]

wow how fast were you flying?

[flyingleek]

@22250deaddog only about the speed of a moped- probably 30/35mph maximum. Great fun.

[flyingleek]

@miraclepieco you've got a point, I think murder is going a bit far for scaring sheep though.

[wmadams1]

Pete,

I just bought a mosquito. What are the major difference between powered flight and free flight. I'm primarily concerned about the roll control. Are there any major differences that I need to be aware of. Most of my training has been through a scooter towing system.

Thanks,

Wes

[flyingleek]

Hmm.. where do I begin.. it's a complex subject as there are so many variables. Glider choice is important. It's *very* important to keep the thrust line straight and do parallel weightshifts. Many freeflying pilots lead a turn with their feet but with power the thrust would oppose the weightshift making the glider seem difficult to turn. Early flights should be on a known easy to fly glider, climb straight ahead in smooth air and practice turns at a safe height under moderate power settings...

[Borisugden]

I've been solo in a Viking 2 seat conventional glider before, would love to have a go at something like powered hand gliding. How easy is it to fly one of these? do you need anything to do it? and is is expensive to do?

[flyingleek]

Hello, the accepted route to flying a powered hang glider is to become proficient at hang gliding before adding power. Power is slightly more difficult than free flying due to the handling changes under power and flat field takeoffs. Training is a must. Used equipment can be bought from £500 for a wing and about £750 upwards for a used power unit. New equipment will be considerably more. Hope this helps, Pete

[bontgoch]

Great video Pete. The Man has seen it. Now that is special.

Is that the Menai straits at the end?

Patrick

[flyingleek]

Hello Patrick, yes, it's Menai Straits. Pete

[globalhghproject]

Hi Pete,

Brilliant flying, John Dickenson just phoned, I sent him the link. He is very impressed and wishes he was able to experience that. Great flying, I really like your videos and find them helpful, inspirational and enjoyable.

Cheers,

Graeme Henderson

[flyingleek]

THE John Dickenson?? Father of our amazing sport? I'm very honoured just to have him watch one of my videos, let alone be impressed. Thanks, Pete

[globalhghproject]

THE John Dickenson the inventor, yes. Impressed, yes he is.

[wescanfly]

It's sure fun to watch you fly Pete! What is the thing on your right that you are tinkering with at the end of the clip?

Fly safe and keep them coming,

Wes

[flyingleek]

Hell Wes and thanks for the comments. The thing on the right is the hand throttle. It's orientated differently to conventional throttle controls, pulling the lever up makes you go up, pushing down does the opposite. Usually throttles go fwd for up and back for down. Pete

[arenalife]

Amazing flying, as usual. Thanks for the video, keep them coming please..

[garyfreefly1]

Yes your right the sound is Rubbish !

But the flyin is GOOD...........