Kite Strings

"The glider pitched up.
The glider stalled.
A standard 130 pound test weak link was being used.
The weak link broke.
So what?
...
I can't see how the weaklink has anything to do with this accident."

Just testing ...

I've foot launched two point in nil wind many times but it's not that comfortable. Certainly I would have the winch set to snatch me off the ground as soon as possible. Any trace of a tail wind and I would abort. As Tad has said the top leg position is not that critical (within reason). I don't thin...

The problem with Skyting. (My UK perspective) In the late '70s early '80s there were a few tow groups in the UK each group having their own equipment, methods and procedures. Some were better than others but all were lumped into the same "Tow group" category. At this time some groups even ...

A (normal) weak-link will always save you from a faceplant, one 30lb stronger will always cause injury, a measurable fact. A sudden release from the towline with the glider nose up is nothing more than an inconvenience and every effort should be made to make this happen automatically. People who don...

Tad Eareckson wrote:Anybody wanna chip in to get him something with a bowsprit?

I wonder how many would get that one? :)

http://ozreport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28336 Cross Wind Landing: wing banked? Jim Rooney - 2012/07/02 15:15:59 UTC As much as I like Pagen, you'd be surprised how often I'm left trying to remove ideas that he's directly or inadvertently put in people's heads. This often is just a symptom of if yo...

Cone of safety, flying with a fin is better for your weak-link, too many other examples from the last few pages.
What a load of shit.
Who are these people?

Ok now I can but Tad has said it anyway.

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