Are there any Goat type gliders for heavier pilot, say pilot weight of 250 lbs and up?...
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Tim
tnexley
Jun 4, 2012 2:31 pm
There's a very good reason for this system. In most countries HG and PG are self regulating under the Civil Aviation Authority. People without training, valid...
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MarkE
markevans36301
Jun 4, 2012 2:39 pm
I too am hoping someone answers to the positive as with helmet and flight suit I tip the scale at about 260........
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gpa bruce
gpabruce69
Jun 4, 2012 3:05 pm
Gillian, I believe what you are referring to is only the "New Market". Of course they try to milk every last drop out of everyone and not for safety but for ...
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Gregory Nolan
greg.nolan
Jun 4, 2012 3:34 pm
I realized the same thing. Most sellers require an H2 rating. I have noticed private sellers will not talk to you with out it. Need to be USHGA rated or...
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Mark
markastory
Jun 4, 2012 3:36 pm
Gillian, Try to go to the local scuba diving business and get your air tanks filled without proving you are certified. You will see similar protections. If you...
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Gregory Nolan
greg.nolan
Jun 4, 2012 3:44 pm
Mark, The prone position is very hard on pilots with neck issues. ... -- Regards, Greg Nolan 734.674.4194...
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Sunny Stutzman
sunny_stutzman
Jun 4, 2012 4:04 pm
Hang Gliding in the US is self regulated. The only way that it remains that way is if the industry imposes responsibility on those that are irresponsible....
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Gregory Nolan
greg.nolan
Jun 4, 2012 4:08 pm
It makes good sense. Can you recommend a HG school? On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 12:04 PM, Sunny Stutzman < ... -- Regards, Greg Nolan 734.674.4194...
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Brian Huffaker
bifftarkiss
Jun 4, 2012 4:09 pm
... I'm not aware of any, so I've been designing my own. I'm around 255 dressed for open cockpit flight, so my math has been around a design that has 1.7...
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DanM
danieljmoser
Jun 4, 2012 4:11 pm
Gillian, I sympathize with the frustration.. it may seem as though dealer/instructors are running a scam, but their are very few villains in this sport, I...
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Gillian
remedydevices
Jun 4, 2012 5:15 pm
... From: DanM To: Airchairgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 9:11 AM Subject: [Airchairgroup] Re: Not so easy to buy Wow this group is full of...
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DanM
danieljmoser
Jun 4, 2012 8:07 pm
Gillian, Honestly, you would be better off taking standard lessons first, as you stay upright in the training harness for the first few flights anyway, that...
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Gillian
remedydevices
Jun 4, 2012 8:23 pm
... From: Mark To: Airchairgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 8:36 AM Subject: [Airchairgroup] Re: Not so easy to buy Mark Try to go to the...
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Gregory Nolan
greg.nolan
Jun 4, 2012 8:26 pm
Where is good instruction available? ... -- Regards, Greg Nolan 734.674.4194...
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Mark
markastory
Jun 4, 2012 9:18 pm
With over 1,000 hours in HG's, I am well aware and now face my own neck issues. However, many innovative pilots have developed some very cool bungy systems to...
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Mark
markastory
Jun 4, 2012 9:37 pm
You can have a harness custom fit to your body size and preferences. To be sure, there are other "hang methods" then prone. There are cocoon harnesses, pod...
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DanM
danieljmoser
Jun 5, 2012 7:09 am
Try this link to find an instructor in your area. http://www.ushpa.aero/instructors_map.asp...
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Tim
tnexley
Jun 5, 2012 9:01 am
... Not only the US (I assume you're in the US) its the same for HG and PG in most counties. As mentioned HG and PG are self regulating. The air above our...
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gpa bruce
gpabruce69
Jun 6, 2012 8:47 am
You want to stand on the wings of a HG? This one I have to see. Please take plenty of videos especially of the take off and landing but the flight should be...
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jamesofalltrades2
jamesofalltr...
Jun 7, 2012 10:59 am
I'm going to bump this back to life for a moment... One method I forgot to mention is using increasing airfoil thickness to taper. This is where you have a...
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Michael McKeown
itisallone
Jun 7, 2012 3:34 pm
Thanks for the bump on the thread. I've gone back and forth and back again on my consideration of taper or rectangle. Remembering my intent to make molded...
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gpa bruce
gpabruce69
Jun 8, 2012 3:58 am
RE: This is a most interesting thread about some non-flyer types who have come up with an ingenious plan of sorts: Standing vertically on top of a hang glider...
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Sunny Stutzman
sunny_stutzman
Jun 8, 2012 12:17 pm
a more efficient wing - cut down on tip vortices. Another plus is that you are putting more of the lifting force towards the center of the wing where it is...
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Gillian
remedydevices
Jun 8, 2012 4:36 pm
... From: gpa bruce To: Airchairgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 8:58 PM Subject: Re: [Airchairgroup] Re: Not so easy to buy Bruce Its is...
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Gillian
remedydevices
Jun 8, 2012 7:19 pm
... From: gpa bruce To: Airchairgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 8:58 PM Subject: Re: [Airchairgroup] Re: Not so easy to buy I have uploaded...
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Michael McKeown
itisallone
Jun 8, 2012 8:17 pm
That's great! Someone finally draws a picture of this crazy idea. Primary problem I see with it is it is not self correcting. By physically moving sideways...
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Paul Dewhurst
flylight02
Jun 8, 2012 11:13 pm
it fun to dream a little and contemplate how this might work! Leg strength - maybe not so bad - stand on one leg - most of us can do that without any problem...
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Brian Huffaker
bifftarkiss
Jun 9, 2012 1:27 am
... Gentle stall and easy to build are about the only benefits of a rectangular wing. Not to downplay those two, a tapered wing will pretty much always be...
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dfs_habicht
Jun 9, 2012 2:38 am
How about we advance this a step further. Mount a tall bar stool on top of the wing and find a suitable pilot candidate with a capable pickup truck for towing....
