Australian Hang Gliding. Tim Travers Tribute

Nice rendition of U2 classic with arguably the most inspired hang gliding ever done.

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[zardoz262]

Just to complete that cast I'm pretty sure the girl seen passing something to Peter Brown is Greer from Tennessee. I could be wrong.

[teatreeboyboy]

It was the beautiful Wendy, Timmy's girlfriend.

[menamiketrx]

Some extraordinary footage. As I fly today, with my helmet, gloves, parachute, instruments, and radio communication, I see Tim Flying and and know that he was in a realm I will never experience. One part of me saying, hey man!!!! where is your helmet and shoes, and what the hell you doing flying without a harness, and another part marveling a the beautiful picture he was painting.

[ErnstRoy]

This superb flying by Tim Travis was filmed by another great pilot, Peter Brown. I think Bob Barnes had a bit to do with the film as well. I went to Australia in 1979, just when they were filming Tims flying. I lived with Peter at his place in Pacific Palms and met his friend Tim a couple of times. I feel privileged to have know Bob, Tim and Peter. Unfortunately, they all passed away. Life is full of surprises, sad ones as well. JanMorten, Norway

[dhumphrey]

Some one asked about who is singing already, but I think the answer was erased. In any case, it sounds like Michelle Simonal, but I can't find this version with guitar only on iTunes. Can anyone confirm who this is and suggest where to find this single?

[piperman2010]

Jo coby and Rachel christopher

[aabb3ElOriginal]

What an ugly song

[jim3wiley]

If you still wish to see someone as talented as Tim go to Santa Barbara and watch David Saffold. He is a living legend and the first person I ever saw flying a glider in the early 1970"s, a week later I ordered my Wills standard. It has been 20 + years when I left the sport but I am coming back very soon to fly again. Life is short and passions must be fulfilled...

Jim Wiley USHGA 14044

[elapid13]

I was lucky enough to know Timmy back in those days, I'll never forget him.

[0909karl]

beautiful pilot. 79 was the year i fell in love with hangliding i was 14. i flew from 82,-87. but never achieved this guys skill level. this be the best vintage footage i have come across. nice! thanx....oh and dude had a smokin gal. lol.

[vk3cq]

I also started with a condor, then kestrel at that time..... those were the days.

Now the pencil pushers are controlling everything.

[flygrrrrrrrrrrl]

What a legend..........i heard he soared the harbour bridge too :) Beautifull inspiring footage thanks for posting

[iflydplane]

Looks like Tim had a 6th sense related to hang gliding. And no fear. Sorry to hear he passed away.