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Flying seated — the launch, the turns, the landing... the vibe

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:30 am
by Nicos
Flight #4 in supine, so far so good — but a long way to go yet. Tiny first flare.. taking it all in baby steps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuBz38dIYvI

Here's #3 showing a performance comparison (same wing, same air, same line).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAppKGCrN9w

Re: Flying seated — the launch, the turns, the landing... the vibe

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:23 am
by Fletcher
Nic
Looks pretty comfy!!
Have you considered a stirrup for your feet?
Fletch

Re: Flying seated — the launch, the turns, the landing... the vibe

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:18 pm
by Rockalbert
Incredible....

Re: Flying seated — the launch, the turns, the landing... the vibe

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 9:51 pm
by Nicos
Hey Fletch!

Yes flew with one a couple of times, but I figure it could easily enough get tangled and cause problems... turns to be more comfy resting the old feet on the bar anyways.

Re: Flying seated — the launch, the turns, the landing... the vibe

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 4:43 pm
by Roadrunner71
That Looked like some Good Fun. I would like to experience flying like that.

Re: Flying seated — the launch, the turns, the landing... the vibe

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:15 pm
by mark selner
seams to look about the same as when i sit back in my cocoon harness
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Re: Flying seated — the launch, the turns, the landing... the vibe

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:28 pm
by Nicos
I can't reach the basebar at all when reclining in the seat, hence the handle thingies. Have now popped a cleat on them for the VG rope too.. glider is a Sting3