Thanks for those last frame stills. The video for that FTHI came up in my YouTube feed a few minutes ago. It's quite spectacular. I haven't kept up with this topic in a long time.
https://youtu.be/mV6R2PnUz8s
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- 2022/03/31 03:09:03 UTC
- Forum: General
- Topic: You are NEVER hooked in.
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- 2021/05/12 16:57:46 UTC
- Forum: General
- Topic: You are NEVER hooked in.
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Re: You are NEVER hooked in.
There was a previous fatal FTHI on April 16 at the same launch: http://www.facebook.com/groups/168291026528628/permalink/4375128709178151/ Fabio Giongo 44m Allow me to reflect on the two incidents that have recently taken place that have upset me quite a bit. I'm a hang glider in Fassa Valley and du...
- 2021/05/11 06:50:06 UTC
- Forum: General
- Topic: You are NEVER hooked in.
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Re: You are NEVER hooked in.
The sad passing of Federico Baratto is posted on Italian TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRDlytSC1Ag
- 2020/12/29 03:45:42 UTC
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- Topic: You are NEVER hooked in.
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Do A Freaking Hook-in Check!
Darwinner in the making? I haven't bothered to read the gallery of enlightenment yet. 
http://www.facebook.com/carlos.srour.92/posts/912620279566620
http://www.facebook.com/carlos.srour.92/posts/912620279566620
- 2020/10/11 17:06:43 UTC
- Forum: General
- Topic: You are NEVER hooked in.
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Re: You are NEVER hooked in.
....Huge thanks to Jonathan for wiring me 2020/10/11 03:00:38 UTC for a notification on this one. Probably saved me at least half a day. I truly wish I had no reason to pass this along. There have been a few other FTHIs in the area the past 6 months as well. It is regrettable to see so much hand-wr...
- 2019/04/28 06:59:19 UTC
- Forum: General
- Topic: instructors and other qualified pilot fiends
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Re: instructors and other qualified pilot fiends
It will be interesting to see the outcome of SCOTT HOWARD v. MISSION SOARING after it goes back to trial:
http://jnswire.s3.amazonaws.com/jns-media/86/4d/1065358/H043759.PDF
http://jnswire.s3.amazonaws.com/jns-media/86/4d/1065358/H043759.PDF
- 2018/11/28 21:13:10 UTC
- Forum: General
- Topic: You are NEVER hooked in.
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Re: You are NEVER hooked in.
From his Facebook wall (now concealed or deleted), one month before he released the video: Chris Gursky is with Gail Gursky. October 23 · So...Here is the story behind the photo. Vacation in Switzerland started with Hang Gliding. Something we both wanted to do...this was a tandem flight each with th...
- 2018/11/27 22:12:22 UTC
- Forum: General
- Topic: You are NEVER hooked in.
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Re: You are NEVER hooked in.
Bob Screw Loose Key sits at his keyboard, lifts and tugs while studying Chris Gursky's photographs http://chrisgurskyphotography.zenfolio.com/p721644240<BS> wrote:Tandem riders are usually hung higher than the pilot, so a lift and tug would engage them first.
- 2018/11/26 18:14:26 UTC
- Forum: General
- Topic: You are NEVER hooked in.
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Re: You are NEVER hooked in.
Recent tandem FTHI posted on YouTube. And I thought Jon Orders quit giving joy rides? :roll: :roll: Detailed report on XC Mag: http://xcmag.com/news/video-jaw-dropping-swiss-mishap-tandem-flight/ Video: Jaw-dropping tandem hang gliding 'mishap' | Cross Country Magazine - In the Core since 1988 http:...
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....The harnesses need to be made skiddable. Near the end of my career it finally dawned on me what a total load of crap foot landing is. But I never got around to getting my harness modified so... ....Thanks for keeping me posted. Keep up the good work. According to some friends, High Energy Sport...