Paragliding - Pitch control

[@grand5651]

"Watch the flare, watch the flare...there was no flare!" epic!

[@leavesleyaviation]

😂👊🪂

[@kulferhat]

I have gained very valuable information; thank you very much for your efforts.

[@HoriaStancu]

Wow! This was a true MasterClass session! Thank you, Marc&Sian!❤

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks 🙏🪂

[@melvinleggett727]

Marc, brilliant as ever the last 10 minutes has brought a smile to my face as much as yours.

[@willricemusic]

PITCH CONTROL
5:07 - Running reverse launch 1 - too much break - glider hangs back
7:53 - Running reverse launch 2 - much better, bordering on not enough pressure
9:04 - Running reverse launch 3 - good pitch control (hints of pilot induced oscillation)
11:40 - Reverse launch 4
15:22 - Reverse launch pitch control demo
16:01 - How to rose up & fix a glider that landed leading edge down
STRONG WIND LAUNCHING & LANDING
27:45 - Rear riser technique to keep the wing on the ground & under control in strong wind (essential technique!)
32:12 - What NOT to do to keep the wing on the ground in strong wind
30:00 - Bouncing wing whilst held down? Rear risers & step to the wing 6"
29:15 - High wind reverse launch explanation
30:12 - High wind reverse launch demo 1
31:35 - High wind landing approach
31:45 - High wind landing - "flare, turn, punch, run at the wing" (quick)
33:53 - High wind reverse launch demo 2
35:04 - High wind landing 2
35:45 - High wind landing - "no flare needed, turn, punch, run at it" (quick)
36:38 - Inducing a small dive to get your feet back on the ground, followed by aggressive kill

[@leavesleyaviation]

Wow will people like you are why I keep making them, They cost me so much time and money but messages like yours make it worth while.

[@johanvantonder4642]

Excellent video, thanks mate!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Glad you liked it!

[@GuiOhm_FR]

Very nice and learning video. Thanks for sharing your skills. I appreciate your previous video about landing cause I have difficulties for well watching the height and for beginning my final approach. Sorry for my bad english and see u soon in France :)

[@leavesleyaviation]

Happy they are helping you, we are in France now at lake annecy.

[@saamip]

awesome to learn something from every video on this Channel Marc Leavesley, thank you sir for your great video on high wind.
Love from Nepal ❤ ❤ 🇳🇵 🇳🇵

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks very much from 🇬🇧 🪂🙏❤️

[@tonysherrington3137]

Superb high wind control Marc wish I had your confidence and skill cheers for the lesson

[@leavesleyaviation]

Cheers Tony 👊🪂

[@markhwirth7718]

Awesome demos Marc ! You make me want to fly again ! I’m still playing with the flight
Idea at 74 years old! I’m looking forward to your explanation of wing collapse and how to avoid the scenario!
Thanx Marc you are a great instructor !
Captain Mark H Wirth

[@leavesleyaviation]

Yes mark I promise I will get to that very soon buddy, leaving for France in the morning for a 3 week fly/guiding trip so I may get some filming done there.🪂🙏

[@markhwirth7718]

@@leavesleyaviationThanx Marc !

[@madsloper]

Excellent mate. Looks like the winds we have here in Vegas 😂

[@leavesleyaviation]

Haha👊🪂

[@stephenasamoah7839]

love your channel

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you.

[@beanee_vr]

Love a vertical take off 😜

[@mike_tango]

25 kts is insane and you still make it look easy.

[@leavesleyaviation]

It’s all I know buddy hehe.

[@Mark-nx2gq]

Thanks!

[@leavesleyaviation]

@@Mark-nx2gq Super kind of you my friend.❤️🙏🪂👍

[@markushauser1764]

Why she started backword by no windi😊 is it not einfacher forword ... sorry bad english

[@leavesleyaviation]

We teach both in light winds

[@timshields1439]

On a forward inflation you should lean forward. Not run with your chest up.

[@timshields1439]

High wind advice is on point though