Good aircraft always stay good. I own and fly a 1992 Funfex and it's awesome. All those old Cessna's flying for decades show us that well maintained aircraft are always good.
A very similar design is still manufactured in Brazil to this day under the name Skyway "Sky", I flew one today! It was originally called Brisa, and was a mashup between the Moyes Mega and UP Gemini, with some extra tweaks over time, so it's quite similar to the Mars. The sail is mostly the same, but it got a floating cross bar added some time in the 80s. That model was my first glider (made in 2019), now a friend owns it. I regret selling and bought another made in 2016. Handles really nice. Always good to own a single surface glider, and I really don't mind that it's not the latest Malibu 2 or Falcon 4.
Old Hang Glider Pilot here ! started HG lessons June 1980. I paid $500 for my first wing (Manta Wings -180) w/ two harnesses. I still fly whenever ever possible, in Central California USA we have some good options on sites, but we are losing more every year. 😓
Good aircraft always stay good. I own and fly a 1992 Funfex and it's awesome.
All those old Cessna's flying for decades show us that well maintained aircraft are always good.
Nice Shirt,,,
Well that looked like a lot of fun! A nice day out in the sun...
A very similar design is still manufactured in Brazil to this day under the name Skyway "Sky", I flew one today! It was originally called Brisa, and was a mashup between the Moyes Mega and UP Gemini, with some extra tweaks over time, so it's quite similar to the Mars. The sail is mostly the same, but it got a floating cross bar added some time in the 80s.
That model was my first glider (made in 2019), now a friend owns it. I regret selling and bought another made in 2016. Handles really nice. Always good to own a single surface glider, and I really don't mind that it's not the latest Malibu 2 or Falcon 4.
Now that is a fun day! Loved the carving
Moyes gliders only get better with age. Great to see familiar faces. Where's my Altair? 😉
Cool!... I used to fly a Mars 170 when I was 19 (58 now!). It flew beautifully.
You Rock Man! Thanks for all of your fine work documenting for us how to get high!
Thanks mate👍
Old Hang Glider Pilot here ! started HG lessons June 1980. I paid $500 for my first wing (Manta Wings -180) w/ two harnesses. I still fly whenever ever possible, in Central California USA we have some good options on sites, but we are losing more every year. 😓
I'll be coming over your way soon
6:00 wahout strut ?
Yep came out , the elastic needs changing
How strong do the winds have to be before You consider & "Go For It !!" hang gliding?
At this site you need at least 15 knots
Depends on where. In thermal flights it could be zero.
wait do you mean the men or the kites?
🤣both
Men are called pilots ;)
Beautifull>> >>>>>