Believe it or not - I have flown the Fling here in as little as 3-4mph winds. You have to "milk" the slope lift a lot more, which is a fun challenge. Also, with less wind I will fly it closer to the slope (close enough to capture a bit of ground effect as well). Oh - Ford, I like the mini-high start too - that's a lot of fun to fly it off of that.
I love this slope - very nice scenery, and you always have spectators. Kinda fun to draw a crowd sometimes. As a side note - we sometimes share the slope with paragliders! This day was a little too windy for the Fling (see the video on the same day with the EasyGlider - a little better suited).
First regarding the covering, I decided to recover her last spring, one, because the purple was starting to fade, and two, I wanted to hone my covering skills a bit. I used Ultracote transparent green. It was a touch heavier than the stock covering, but I wasn't too concerned since I mainly fly it on the slope instead of thermal hunting. Ultracote is great IMHO.
Hi everybody - thanks for the comments. I am the pilot. Just a couple of followup comments here, and sorry I am late - been a while since I watched this one.
great video, I only wish i had a slope like that to fly mine on. I was amazed a the mini hi-start, its a joy to fly. tell your brother good job on the covering. that stuff isnt the easiest stuff to use. Well done. I'm glad i bought one
The "Fling" is actually my brother's. I think his was originally purple, but he redid it because he wanted a different look. If you're interested, I can shoot him an email... he might even respond via youtube. Thanks for the comment. -Hawk
just purchased the alula evo it would love that slope..
stevecoterell9 2 years ago
very nice
dipstick431 2 years ago
A simple model and makes it so much pleasure
radampl 2 years ago
nice flying!....check out my ascent sloping.....
dannym2000 2 years ago
thats good flying. im going to subscribe.
hughesy94333 3 years ago
goood!
simoottantuno 3 years ago
Awesome video bro! I never get tired of watching it. Great tune too.
ScabbyNubtail 3 years ago
Thanks! Keep watching Hippies Smell Productions.
Shadowhawk30 3 years ago
Very Cool . I love slope soaring, it is so much fun. Nice Job
tjtg 3 years ago
Believe it or not - I have flown the Fling here in as little as 3-4mph winds. You have to "milk" the slope lift a lot more, which is a fun challenge. Also, with less wind I will fly it closer to the slope (close enough to capture a bit of ground effect as well). Oh - Ford, I like the mini-high start too - that's a lot of fun to fly it off of that.
nanosio2 4 years ago
I love this slope - very nice scenery, and you always have spectators. Kinda fun to draw a crowd sometimes. As a side note - we sometimes share the slope with paragliders! This day was a little too windy for the Fling (see the video on the same day with the EasyGlider - a little better suited).
nanosio2 4 years ago
First regarding the covering, I decided to recover her last spring, one, because the purple was starting to fade, and two, I wanted to hone my covering skills a bit. I used Ultracote transparent green. It was a touch heavier than the stock covering, but I wasn't too concerned since I mainly fly it on the slope instead of thermal hunting. Ultracote is great IMHO.
nanosio2 4 years ago
Hi everybody - thanks for the comments. I am the pilot. Just a couple of followup comments here, and sorry I am late - been a while since I watched this one.
nanosio2 4 years ago
great video, I only wish i had a slope like that to fly mine on. I was amazed a the mini hi-start, its a joy to fly. tell your brother good job on the covering. that stuff isnt the easiest stuff to use. Well done. I'm glad i bought one
fordXXXT 4 years ago
Thanks for the post, man. Happy flying!
Shadowhawk30 4 years ago
I love this video. i'm getting one next summer
orkahaettbranamn 4 years ago
Thanks! Good luck...happy flying!
-Hawk
Shadowhawk30 4 years ago
Wonderful! Reminds me of the most enjoyable location on the Flight Simulator that's similar to this one which I got exposed to Gliders at.
Good luck to your brother and to you for taking the video, that was done well of course! :-)
/Mao
CivilLizard 4 years ago
Great flying and superb video. I also have a Fling, but it's a stock purple 49" glider. How come yours is green?
mrchuckglider 4 years ago
The "Fling" is actually my brother's. I think his was originally purple, but he redid it because he wanted a different look. If you're interested, I can shoot him an email... he might even respond via youtube. Thanks for the comment. -Hawk
Shadowhawk30 4 years ago