- Thu Nov 01, 2007 1:48 pm
#30569
Sorry for the late reply.
I am the person who wrote the original post.
Maverick Training.
This is Speedie's opinion. (no offense intended)
I would call it community training. Maybe you could even apply the dreaded "S" word as a description.
Although, there is one person spearheading this operation, there are others who help and observe. I personally have not been to the training hill but have heard reports from individuals that I know and trust.
The would-be pilots start at the bottom of the hill and work their way up it. They do not go higher up the hill until they demonstrate that they are in control at the lower level. The hill is grassy, less than 100 ft., and faces into the wind. They also carry their own gliders up the hill.
Once they master the training hill, they are observed by a pilot with a observer rating. If the observer is satisfied with the pilot's skills, they are allowed to fly the main hill in mellow conditions under the supervision of the observer. Once the observer is satisfied, they can fly under the supervision of a club key holder. All club members are encouraged to mentor and interact with the new pilots.
The observer also issues ratings.
I will say again that internet tricks are not going to grow the sport.
I am the person who wrote the original post.
Maverick Training.
This is Speedie's opinion. (no offense intended)
I would call it community training. Maybe you could even apply the dreaded "S" word as a description.
Although, there is one person spearheading this operation, there are others who help and observe. I personally have not been to the training hill but have heard reports from individuals that I know and trust.
The would-be pilots start at the bottom of the hill and work their way up it. They do not go higher up the hill until they demonstrate that they are in control at the lower level. The hill is grassy, less than 100 ft., and faces into the wind. They also carry their own gliders up the hill.
Once they master the training hill, they are observed by a pilot with a observer rating. If the observer is satisfied with the pilot's skills, they are allowed to fly the main hill in mellow conditions under the supervision of the observer. Once the observer is satisfied, they can fly under the supervision of a club key holder. All club members are encouraged to mentor and interact with the new pilots.
The observer also issues ratings.
I will say again that internet tricks are not going to grow the sport.