Playing with paraglider spot landings in good lift.

[XxTazJadeSpencexX]

very stupid? I happen to have been around Paragliding Accuracy since I was 2 and be a member of The Accuracy panel. Yes, occasionally in a competiion there are a lack of DC's- But, I know of pilots who hit the pad on almost every flight. And the french in Classic accuracy are ones for hitting the pad within about 4 cm on every flight- I know what I'm talking about with Accuracy- I'm not stupid in the slightest. Have you ever seen any of the UK accuracy squad in action?- I think not.

[murrayhay]

Jade if you CHOOSE to make stupid comments you should not be surprised to have that pointed out to you, as an example IF pilotS (i.e. multi) were commonly 'hitting' on "almost every flight" it is reasonable to presume that that would be started in the news (Skywings etc.) the fact is that in many reports it STATES THAT THERE WERE VERY FEW (OR NONE) 'DC' SCORED...

I've seen plenty of evidence (photos/video) as to the very low (in comparison) standards for bhpa 'experts' regarding 'accuracy'!

[murrayhay]

Unlike the average bhpa 'accuracy' pilot, I'm well known for being able to 'nail' landings on ANY wing (i.e. one that I've never flown before....) and often demo Spot Landing a RE-training students own wing coming down from many 100's of feet AGL while holding in a 50%+ assymmetric fold in the wing!

The common conclusion from RE-training PG'ers is that I can fly better/more precise HALF (or less) a Paraglider.... than the 'best' bhpa accuracy pilot can manage on the whole of their normal wing!

[XxTazJadeSpencexX]

Spot landings? Look at some Paragliding Accuracy videos and you'll see some good spot landings.

[murrayhay]

Jade, yet another VERY Stupid comment from you... in international comps (Accuracy) it's not that uncommon for there to be few (or even no!) 'DC' scores...

In general the standard of BHPA 'Accuracy experts' is WELL Below that I aim to see in my students!

In most flying conditions I expect to be able to 'spot' HAVING STATED WHICH TOE I WILL USE.. to within 1cm of the named target (normaly the top of a fence post/stone/other defined point, I expect to be able to do that AT LEAST 90% of the time

[WlEUMKgZ]

is it cool.

[groganzolla1]

This is fantastic. Poetry in motion! Thank you for sharing.

[mijares40]

wow, what control,,what an inspiration. thats no risk flying.

having had NO CLEAN LANDING YET..1 tree,1 bushes,1 dragged,1 forest,,feet stopped 3 inches from ground jejej.e

wow you are my idol,,the best

[murrayhay]

Hi Mijares

Because of the theory & procedures I teach I've a LOT of students that can (almost...) match this standard of flying!

The KEY is to train based on PHYSICS... 95% of what I teach DIRECTLY CONTRIDICTS what you will read in PG books and what those like Paul Hamiliton state in their DVD's...

[iftyshifty]

@murrayhay How about you make a DVD like PH and show your methods of flying. I'll buy one for sure. Just a thought.

[murrayhay]

Hi iftyshifty who/what is 'PH'?

[iftyshifty]

@iftyshifty Sorry Murray I meant like Paul Hamilton(PH) LOL. A training video made by you based on physics etc would very interesting to watch and a good seller I think.

[murrayhay]

Hi iftyshifty

I looked him up, (Paul H) not a name I knew of :-)

[iftyshifty]

What was the wind speed?

[murrayhay]

Hi based on the video (and from memory) I would say about 15-17kts.

[iftyshifty]

Always a pleasure to watch.

[tomposh1]

Nice video Murray, re:dropping the wing into a stall.. would that really be a problem at that height. I'm always flying just above the stall point at that sort of height (6-10ft) and my blown back landing technique again involves almost stalling the glider as it is at its least efficient doesn't have as much stored energy as thoughs on big ears and speedbar. thank you.

[murrayhay]

Flying 'deep in the brakes' i.e. close to stall is VERY DANGEROUS in 'tricky' conditions, but of course less so in light smooth air, remember 6-10ft is easily high enough to kill, also note: the passive protection of 'soft' harnesses MAY give a 'survivable' impact up to about 6-8ft...

NOTE: in a stall landing (not a B line) there is often SIGNIFICANTLY more energy in play than landing in 'Ears & Speedbar, IF you only remain 'near' the stall you can 'get away with it'....

[joefaetheblock]

Excellent piece of flying Murray. Perfect control.

Merry Xmas

[moshiko1]

what's with the F-16 helmet?

a little more on the breaks and get your leaning right too.

nice one though, but remember LOSE THE HELMET.

[murrayhay]

The helmet is a Lazer m/c helmet (not approved for m/c in the UK at the time) it was imported specialy for me as it is ideal for mounting cameras on (PG helments are too light/thin). Your 'advice' to use more brakes is VERY bad! Another couple of inches and the wing would drop rapidly into a stall, "wing warp" (so called 'weight shift') is spot on as well so the "leaning" is perfect. I've safely flown well over 3,000+hrs by NOT following 'advice' like yours!

[murrayhay]

Nice one, AKA "The Chicken Flapper", got to say one thing about Dell at least had just enough sense to fly gliders that are VERY forgiving of bad pilot inputs!

[bikemech121]

Wait for comments from White Puding Supper 0308. The big slag as he is also known.

[flyingdan111]

Nice, smooth handling.