In the UK we are trained to take up the Budgie position at the begining of approach. When we turn away from the ridge to land. One is then in position and able to concentrate on flying. You are mid flare and then going for the uprights. Seems wrong to me?
@SlopeSkimmer Having the camera positioned on the keel was most helpful for me to watch what was happening with my landings. Really, the most important thing I noticed, is that I was not getting my hands up high enough on the downtubes.
Then, I have moved my camera to my wing, in order to watch my launches.
@the1missinglink I think you should analyze your landings more from side as well, the body position is just as important as your hand position. The more you can shift back the more authority you have i.e. if you can get yourself into a "standing" position where your feet point directly down and then push right up, you'll be moving your CG a lot longer distance back than if you were in a semi-prone position and pushed the tubes forward. Nice footage, keep on it. =)
In the UK we are trained to take up the Budgie position at the begining of approach. When we turn away from the ridge to land. One is then in position and able to concentrate on flying. You are mid flare and then going for the uprights. Seems wrong to me?
IANRPARKER 1 year ago
Thanks for all the comments! Had a lot of fun this past year, and looking forward to more soaring flights in the next year.
the1missinglink 1 year ago
Nice footage.
Do you feel it helped your progression to view yourself from that angle after each flight?
Mike J
SlopeSkimmer 1 year ago
@SlopeSkimmer Having the camera positioned on the keel was most helpful for me to watch what was happening with my landings. Really, the most important thing I noticed, is that I was not getting my hands up high enough on the downtubes.
Then, I have moved my camera to my wing, in order to watch my launches.
the1missinglink 1 year ago
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@the1missinglink I think you should analyze your landings more from side as well, the body position is just as important as your hand position. The more you can shift back the more authority you have i.e. if you can get yourself into a "standing" position where your feet point directly down and then push right up, you'll be moving your CG a lot longer distance back than if you were in a semi-prone position and pushed the tubes forward. Nice footage, keep on it. =)
gp100ab 1 year ago
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pdutube 1 year ago
Nice Video. Way to stick with it! We must have started about the same time. Im about 90% on feet now. Im guessing you are about the same;-)
craftwayne 1 year ago
Looks like you have got it, I reverted back to wheels after 30 years due to a knee injury.
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cdnskydog 1 year ago