A skilled pilot would have the A's in one hand, and the D's or C's in the other at all times, as well as the brakes. This gives more speed of ascent control on inflation, and the ability to steer the glider left and right, all at the same time.
In gusty conditions, Mikes method would let him down. Anyone interested in improving their skills would do worse than googling "Mitso reverse launch" Good luck with your training.
@Piiiikay I dont say hes not skilled, his ground handling is really precise. I just want to say that I didnt find it practical/usefull... this is nice for playing with the wing in lowlands, but not when you are on dangerous start... thats my opinion.
what I don't understand is what does he do differently in order to lift off vs. avoid being lifted off by the glider? In both cases he seems to pull the C/D-Risers, both for bring it down and for lifting off @03:27
If he just leave the C+D he can fly (backward) as the glider is lifted by the wind.
If he deeply pulls the C+D he can avoid to be lifted or steer the glider when he is airborne or even force the glider to land.
All the glider control is done via C+D, it works exactly as like as the normal brakes, but the glider reaction in faster and killing the profile lift is more effective. So you can avoiod to be airborne if you don't want to.
@turbine1974 In my humble opinion, the difference is that when he wants to be lifted, he just gives speed to the wing running back, and then he pulls the C+D risers to induce the stall.
You're talking of "mad Mike" who, together with other, say, 20 pilot in the world are perfectioning and building and testing gliders to have you flying safer and safer.
Well, I know this guy is one of the most skilled pilots around the world but.... sorry, I cannot see the advantages of this method. By holding the brakes from the beggining you have a full-time control of the glider. However this method makes you loose the control just before taking off, in order to hold the brakes. This can never be considered as correct.
@nanoqg The point Mike makes is that in strong wind, if you use the brakes you will generate lift and thus get pulled off the ground. He is presenting a technique for kiting on the ground without getting lifted off.
well i started 4 months ago i have 33 mountain flgiths and about 120 hours in kiting,but i not sure on winds speeds for kiting,i think i can kite better then most of the pilots i fly with from what ive seen.
Exzellente Demonstration! Danke, genau das habe ich gesucht. Werde das in Kürze mal ausprobieren. Sieht nicht so schwer aus. Bin gespannt, wied das mit dem Übergriff von A auf C/D ist. :-)
"the glider is flying by itself" because with a strong wind, once inflated above the head, it needs no input to keep on flying, as the wind is enough to do it. The pilot has to control it in order to be not lifted.
A skilled pilot would have the A's in one hand, and the D's or C's in the other at all times, as well as the brakes. This gives more speed of ascent control on inflation, and the ability to steer the glider left and right, all at the same time.
In gusty conditions, Mikes method would let him down. Anyone interested in improving their skills would do worse than googling "Mitso reverse launch" Good luck with your training.
daglocks 3 months ago
Parabéns Mike, muito importante estas instruções que você mostrou,
Vou aplicar aqui em Sorocaba - SÃO Paulo - Brasil.
Veja nossos vôos youtube ............rubinhosorocaba
Um abraço.
Rubinho
rubinhosorocaba 4 months ago
Great control by Mike. Everybody must to learn this.
71doc98 7 months ago
i think this is an excellent video
dropletform 7 months ago
nice helmet! where i can get one?
goodspeedgotw 9 months ago
@goodspeedgotw
It's manufactured by LEVIOR. It's a skydiving model,
gsabbio 8 months ago
@gsabbio peccato che non è in italiano!!
FrancescoSperanza1 1 month ago
puto alemán de mierda
warneriza 1 year ago
Well.... this is not good didactic video. Hes not holding the control brakes, and I suppose it can put him into potentially dangerous situation.
The C/D method is quite well known, but skilled pilots have their brakes on their hands at least.
sundancer84 1 year ago 6
@sundancer84
You really think, that Mike Küng isn't a skilled pilot?
Piiiikay 1 year ago
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sundancer84 1 year ago
@Piiiikay I dont say hes not skilled, his ground handling is really precise. I just want to say that I didnt find it practical/usefull... this is nice for playing with the wing in lowlands, but not when you are on dangerous start... thats my opinion.
No offence, just opinion!
sundancer84 1 year ago 2
Ребята, а кто бы перевёл текст а? Было бы супер. По видео всё видно, но очень интересны комментарии Майка.
WlEUMKgZ 1 year ago
what I don't understand is what does he do differently in order to lift off vs. avoid being lifted off by the glider? In both cases he seems to pull the C/D-Risers, both for bring it down and for lifting off @03:27
turbine1974 1 year ago
@turbine1974
He does everything just pulling the C+D risers:
If he just leave the C+D he can fly (backward) as the glider is lifted by the wind.
If he deeply pulls the C+D he can avoid to be lifted or steer the glider when he is airborne or even force the glider to land.
All the glider control is done via C+D, it works exactly as like as the normal brakes, but the glider reaction in faster and killing the profile lift is more effective. So you can avoiod to be airborne if you don't want to.
gsabbio 1 year ago
@turbine1974 In my humble opinion, the difference is that when he wants to be lifted, he just gives speed to the wing running back, and then he pulls the C+D risers to induce the stall.
xpara10 11 months ago
A legend!
ParaglidingManiac 1 year ago
The wind is not that strong :) If it is strong, during a wall, you will get dragged :)
nottywan 1 year ago
Mike you need to come to Beach Blast 2010 "Flying in Paradise" It is in the USA in Florida May 6th thru the 9th.
PPGAddict 1 year ago
sein englisch , is so geil ^^ kann man als deutscher wohl am besten verstehen ^^ nettes video !
KTMheizer 1 year ago
Sehr lehrreich!!!
reinerla 2 years ago
This looks so easy, indeed it needs a lot of experience and practice to handle a paraglider like MK.
Thanks for the instructions.
MK is the best.
obefab 2 years ago
Being humble, what about that?
You're talking of "mad Mike" who, together with other, say, 20 pilot in the world are perfectioning and building and testing gliders to have you flying safer and safer.
Being humble, what about that?
davekiave 2 years ago
Well, I know this guy is one of the most skilled pilots around the world but.... sorry, I cannot see the advantages of this method. By holding the brakes from the beggining you have a full-time control of the glider. However this method makes you loose the control just before taking off, in order to hold the brakes. This can never be considered as correct.
nanoqg 2 years ago
@nanoqg The point Mike makes is that in strong wind, if you use the brakes you will generate lift and thus get pulled off the ground. He is presenting a technique for kiting on the ground without getting lifted off.
midtoad 1 year ago
That's my student, u doing almost great ;-)
HotGaSoLine 2 years ago
Extreme control !!!!!
Spectacular !!!!!!!
Pabloviz 2 years ago
well i started 4 months ago i have 33 mountain flgiths and about 120 hours in kiting,but i not sure on winds speeds for kiting,i think i can kite better then most of the pilots i fly with from what ive seen.
EEZZVOLT 2 years ago
what is to much wind to kite in?
EEZZVOLT 2 years ago
That would depend on a combination of your skill level and the performance of your wing. For me that is about 18-20mph.
Blister252 2 years ago
Exzellente Demonstration! Danke, genau das habe ich gesucht. Werde das in Kürze mal ausprobieren. Sieht nicht so schwer aus. Bin gespannt, wied das mit dem Übergriff von A auf C/D ist. :-)
Lonelywolf67 2 years ago
"the glider is flying by itself" because with a strong wind, once inflated above the head, it needs no input to keep on flying, as the wind is enough to do it. The pilot has to control it in order to be not lifted.
gsabbio 2 years ago
what does he mean when he says the glider is flying by it self?
EEZZVOLT 2 years ago
Ditto :)
OgwrDragon 2 years ago
Thanks for the C,D riser Tips, will try that next time out.
zxbob 2 years ago