Quotes

[Steve Davy]

http://www.rmhpa.org/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4258
HG accident in Vancouver

Tom Galvin - 2012/10/31 22:17:21 UTC

I teach hook-in checks. I don't teach lift and tug, as it gives a false sense of security.

[Tad Eareckson]

There's no federal law that says I can't post it too.

Tom Galvin - 2012/10/31 22:17:21 UTC

I teach hook-in checks. I don't teach lift and tug, as it gives a false sense of security.

That was WAY too good for just one copy by just one person.

[Steve Davy]

I shoulda' let you have that one, Tad. You earned it.

[Tad Eareckson]

That's OK, it's not like earning it was unpleasant experience without its own rewards.

[Tad Eareckson]

http://www.hanggliding.org/viewtopic.php?t=11519
Aerotowing methods

Ryan Voight - 2009/04/13 22:22:13 UTC

If you get off to the side of the tug, the v-bridle dampens how far over your shoulders get pulled, but also pulls over on the glider, so you only have to do half as much correction, the other half is done for you.

[Steve Davy]

http://www.hanggliding.org/viewtopic.php?t=17330
Take your flying--seriously--OR....

Bille Floyd - 2010/05/26 03:27:41 UTC

After hitting the ground I looked down at where my feet should be and knew it was Bad - then I looked back at my Mom and sighed. I wasn't going to be taking care of her any more.

[Tad Eareckson]

http://www.hanggliding.org/viewtopic.php?t=25302
Interview with Davis Straub, OzReport founder

Dan Johnson - 2012/02/21 03:49:37 UTC

Jack is a paragon of free speech.

[Tad Eareckson]

http://www.hanggliding.org/viewtopic.php?t=27560
Do You Think It's Funny

Ryan Voight - 2012/11/13 02:49:52 UTC

Yup, while getting pulled forward through the bar (and resisting the pull with his arms) he could have let go and reached for the release. That would have insured a good outcome

[Tad Eareckson]

http://www.hanggliding.org/viewtopic.php?t=27560
Do You Think It's Funny

Davis Straub - 2012/11/13 06:21:01 UTC

The first five seconds of a cart based aerotow are by far the most dangerous and after that releasing with a barrel release is probably a better idea.

[Steve Davy]

hhpa@yahoogroups.com
Question

John Moody - 2010/09/20 23:30:45

In industry, they called that THE NORMALIZATION OF DEVIANCE. In other words, if something (wrong) happens often enough, we begin to treat is as NORMAL and go on with our lives.