Farmer_Dave Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Ground-handling was a handfull in the winds we had today so didn't fancy a PPG flight, although I did do some light on the ground taxi-ing. But the best fun of all was reversed handling, let go the brake handles, and took the lines instead, and walked up the side of my van 5 or 6 times. Wanted to do it for 18 months, and what a buzz, flying reversed and timing the flare to land on your feet ! ) Dont think I'm the next Mike Kung, but will I do it again ? Yep ! Happy Dave Will post video if my cousin youtubes it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_andrews Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Clipped in reverse Dave? That would indeed feel odd. Given that the ground-sky interface is the biggest risk we take, the more ground handling we do, the safer we are and the better we know our wings. I look forward to a video. In the meantime, let's pretend with someone else... [youtubevideo] [/youtubevideo] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Hi T Yes indeed. Clipped in to a free flying harness. Bill Heaner is a good friend of mine and his videos, like the one you posted, are an inspiration. Inspite of his huge skill level Bill is also very modest and unassuming. A true gent who I was priveledged to spend 5 days with. And a phenominal teacher. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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