this is it. this would be the video that convinces me to invest in the sport and get my license. thanks :) ps. loved the backwards flying. never knew that was possible.
2 cool man were u afraid that guy was huge and pissed, there is a video of a bigger white bird chasing pilots around the sky at hangliding mcclure.this is on youtube
In New south wales, Newcastle. The site is Merewether. If you want to see the bird you will have to be quick. Nesting season lasts for another 4 weeks, then he will be back to normal.
Hey I came across a forum where you had posted this video. Though I've since lost track of the forums web site. Would you mind posting the address here.
he should have flipped the bird to the bird ;D
Guranga93 3 weeks ago
Yeah, great video. I had a magpie try that on me flying the Auckland west coast.
Little bugger was going for my wingtips to try and take me out.
flynelsonnz 8 months ago
That
s one awesome cool bird.....I want one !!!!
medoug69 1 year ago
never new you cud turn around in a hangglider and still fly as it shud change cg must be tricky flying like that
damafia29 2 years ago
they seem to go for anything flying rc planes,hangliders lol pigeons tend to flock round my rc till i take em out mu hahaha
damafia29 2 years ago
Haha that is one determined magpie, awesome video
morningcrow00 2 years ago
Hahaha! Cool video! I´ve never seen anyone turn around in a glider like that :)
KBruto 2 years ago 5
Fantastic - wonderful footage
lucablue007 2 years ago
Yes he (or she) was pecking mostly my feet but would go for the top of the wing now and then and chew the trailing edge.
adamp 2 years ago
That's so funny man . . did he make contact with your feet?
BMSWEB 2 years ago
i had no idea you could fly backwards!
CLayaway1 2 years ago
I hate magpies, being swooped is horrible.
scottylans 2 years ago
"Come to me!"
"No!"
"Come to meeeee!"
"NO! I kill you!"
Probably just trying to get the bigger bird to drop the tasty morsel.
Zoidberg227 3 years ago
evil bird
spaghappy 3 years ago
Greatest video. Ever.
tjmick77 3 years ago
this is it. this would be the video that convinces me to invest in the sport and get my license. thanks :) ps. loved the backwards flying. never knew that was possible.
two40 3 years ago
Wow! For how long did the bird follow you?
honourbridge 3 years ago
Three cheers for the bird!
philami1 3 years ago
I'd like to have such bird to fly with!
LeeVoytee 4 years ago
2 cool man were u afraid that guy was huge and pissed, there is a video of a bigger white bird chasing pilots around the sky at hangliding mcclure.this is on youtube
69NOMAN69 4 years ago
That bird is drafting you.... Very Cool!!!
MasterRackRuss 4 years ago
farking farny...! great video footage..
that little bird @#$*&@ relentless..
catscratchass 4 years ago
Awesome vid. Exactly where was it filmed in OZ? I would love to holiday there and fly my butt off.
flashted 4 years ago
In New south wales, Newcastle. The site is Merewether. If you want to see the bird you will have to be quick. Nesting season lasts for another 4 weeks, then he will be back to normal.
adamp 4 years ago
Hey I came across a forum where you had posted this video. Though I've since lost track of the forums web site. Would you mind posting the address here.
thanks
barnydan 4 years ago
What is amazing is not the magpie attacking but the pilot pivoting around and flying "backwards".
BatteryIncluded 4 years ago 5
The bird was less keen to come in a peck me if I was looking at him.
adamp 4 years ago
Could not agree with you more BatteryIncluded!!
Bananaishness 4 years ago
Wow Unbelievable !
planojudy 4 years ago
Cool vid, typical magpie always attacking with your back turned!!!
Carbonkiwi 4 years ago