On footlaunch PG or PPG, to descend through hectic turbulance, place yourself on a steep glide, then tuck both wingtips in (big-ears) as much as possible. This pre-collapses the wing in a controlled manner, facing the wind, increasing the cell-pressure (small wing), and increasing the descent rate (less dwell time in turbulence). Add Speedbar to further increase descent rate. Weightshift to hold course. Don't pop-out ears nor flare if its hectic, otherwise a mild flare to pop-out on landing.
I met you at Frank Brown Park during Beach Blast and then later sat with you at the banquet. I enjoyed watching your video. We talked after you changed your LZ, but I had no idea it was that turbulent. I was interested in buying a new camera and was curious about which Go Pro you used, and any other suggestions you might share. Thanks Brian
@k2678126 Hi Brian. If you're budget conscious, the GoPro HD 960 will do an excellent job for you. The 960 mode is the most useful shooting mode for aerial videos. There is now a new generation of GoPro HD which is supposedly even more capable, so if you have more money, why not give it a try?
I love the way you expressed your thinking process in the video. It makes me think of how I might have dealt with the situation. Who makes your trike it looks to be the best I have seen to date. Kewl background music too
Nice analysis of the situation Doron. I like the comments while flying. Afternoon thermals are scary. You seemed really to be on turbulent air. I wonder why your final LZ was any better ( thermally) than your take off site except for some poles that seemed quite distant from the parking lot.
I once had to land far from my take off site. Took a taxi to my car and picked my ppg on the return. That was on farmland though, no danger of being luded.
@explorateurdesairs I believe the final LZ was better because it was much closer to the beach, and didn't have thermal-generating large dark areas (highways, parking lots) up-wind to it.
Thanks, Tim. I posted a couple of videos earlier showing earlier versions of the design - see my channel. I'm also built a few copies of the latest design for sale - search ebay for" ChaseCam PPG".
wow.. really scary looking video... great decisions all round.. height is your friend. I sell Gopros here in New Zealand and just wondered if you had any other references to your Chase-cam.. looks brilliant.. do you sell them? of have actualy plans available? Cheers,
My wing is loaded at about twice the typical PPG wing load, and is, therefore, much more collapse resistant. I have about 120 hours on it now and never saw it even slightly out of perfect shape in the air, even in pretty strong rotor and thermals.
I could have easily landed on the beach, but, as I explained, it would have been harder to then get it out of there and hitched back to my car, parked at the LZ.
Nice work there Doron! Sure is a change of scenery from the cold north, eh? You were just a few states away from me and I met my wife near those beaches too.
On footlaunch PG or PPG, to descend through hectic turbulance, place yourself on a steep glide, then tuck both wingtips in (big-ears) as much as possible. This pre-collapses the wing in a controlled manner, facing the wind, increasing the cell-pressure (small wing), and increasing the descent rate (less dwell time in turbulence). Add Speedbar to further increase descent rate. Weightshift to hold course. Don't pop-out ears nor flare if its hectic, otherwise a mild flare to pop-out on landing.
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I met you at Frank Brown Park during Beach Blast and then later sat with you at the banquet. I enjoyed watching your video. We talked after you changed your LZ, but I had no idea it was that turbulent. I was interested in buying a new camera and was curious about which Go Pro you used, and any other suggestions you might share. Thanks Brian
k2678126 2 months ago
@k2678126 Hi Brian. If you're budget conscious, the GoPro HD 960 will do an excellent job for you. The 960 mode is the most useful shooting mode for aerial videos. There is now a new generation of GoPro HD which is supposedly even more capable, so if you have more money, why not give it a try?
dorondekel 2 months ago
I think a K2 Paraglider would be an upgrade that would be more stability in higher winds like that.
onecountach4me 2 months ago
I love the way you expressed your thinking process in the video. It makes me think of how I might have dealt with the situation. Who makes your trike it looks to be the best I have seen to date. Kewl background music too
onecountach4me 2 months ago
Nice analysis of the situation Doron. I like the comments while flying. Afternoon thermals are scary. You seemed really to be on turbulent air. I wonder why your final LZ was any better ( thermally) than your take off site except for some poles that seemed quite distant from the parking lot.
I once had to land far from my take off site. Took a taxi to my car and picked my ppg on the return. That was on farmland though, no danger of being luded.
I like your vid. Take care !
explorateurdesairs 5 months ago
@explorateurdesairs I believe the final LZ was better because it was much closer to the beach, and didn't have thermal-generating large dark areas (highways, parking lots) up-wind to it.
Thanks for the kind comments. Much appreciated.
Doron
dorondekel 5 months ago
hard to say how turbulent it is but if it was me in serious shitty air i would look for an uncrowded beach...
greetz
stefaanmichils 6 months ago
Thanks, Tim. I posted a couple of videos earlier showing earlier versions of the design - see my channel. I'm also built a few copies of the latest design for sale - search ebay for" ChaseCam PPG".
Enjoy, Doron
dorondekel 7 months ago
wow.. really scary looking video... great decisions all round.. height is your friend. I sell Gopros here in New Zealand and just wondered if you had any other references to your Chase-cam.. looks brilliant.. do you sell them? of have actualy plans available? Cheers,
Tim
wiremuwhittaker 7 months ago
My wing is loaded at about twice the typical PPG wing load, and is, therefore, much more collapse resistant. I have about 120 hours on it now and never saw it even slightly out of perfect shape in the air, even in pretty strong rotor and thermals.
I could have easily landed on the beach, but, as I explained, it would have been harder to then get it out of there and hitched back to my car, parked at the LZ.
dorondekel 7 months ago
I know that however bad it looked on the video, it would have been much worse in reality. It's a truly horrible feeling.
I have to say though that your wing seemed to behave impeccably with no collapses.
I know it's an old saying, but it's true, better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than in the air wishing you were on the ground.
Could you have landed safely on a soft sand beach with those wheels?
danpos1 7 months ago
Nice work there Doron! Sure is a change of scenery from the cold north, eh? You were just a few states away from me and I met my wife near those beaches too.
MyVisualRomance 7 months ago
Great Video .. Thanks for sharing it .
AirFerTornado 7 months ago
Your machine seems to fly really nose high , nice video , i fly lots too and have been caught out , ya gotta do what ya gotta do , GASSITT
GASSITTGUY 7 months ago
Cool Video!!!
wayniacable 7 months ago
thanks for sharing doron, you found some ratty turb for sure off that heated ground...crazy how quick it gets that way away from the beach!!!
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nevrnuftorq 7 months ago