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Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2011, 19:33
Replies: 29
Views: 9,894
Posted By abgd

You're right, we used a winch. I'd just assumed...

You're right, we used a winch. I'd just assumed static towing was another term. Hadn't appreciated that people would stick a peg in the ground. Eugh.

We did do some work on hilltops with short...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2011, 18:06
Replies: 29
Views: 9,894
Posted By abgd

When I used to do static towing, we were always...

When I used to do static towing, we were always very careful to keep the nose low until you had a safe altitude for a stall recovery, after which you could push the bar full out and zoom up to a few...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2011, 23:49
Replies: 29
Views: 9,894
Posted By abgd

I disagree, in that I don't think it's always a...

I disagree, in that I don't think it's always a good option - though I would always try to pull the nose down at least initially after a tow line break.

Suffice to say, it depends on the gliders,...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2011, 20:32
Replies: 29
Views: 9,894
Posted By abgd

I agree that leaving the nose high would be a bad...

I agree that leaving the nose high would be a bad thing to do - wasn't advocating that. But I do disagree that it's sensible always to pull the nose in.

I'm not meaning to speculate on this...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2011, 16:39
Replies: 29
Views: 9,894
Posted By abgd

Hmm... Low level stalls on a hang-glider, putting...

Hmm... Low level stalls on a hang-glider, putting the nose down isn't always a good idea. It is obviously a good idea to keep the wing flying if you can, but with an unexpected release at a high...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2011, 14:29
Replies: 29
Views: 9,894
Posted By abgd

I assume she was flying solo? I would have...

I assume she was flying solo? I would have thought she must be a reasonably advanced pilot to be aerotowing.

My thoughts go out to her family and friends. It's grim for an accident like this to...
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