matt_k Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Is anyone else suffering from this frustrating no flying weather or have you been flying? Its been Far too gusty in essex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Once it's got you that's it Just been for a half hour bimble between the rain earlier today and the rain expected tomorrow. Chin up Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanman Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Only an hour south of Essex but I flew 4 times today. Had to be a bit careful for the first flight as the anemometer was reading 15mph but it was fairly steady. Used full fast trim for take off and landing and the Nucleon soaked it all up easily. I have a higher performance wing than this as well but I wouldn't have wanted to be on that today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 My conscious always gets the better of me in the stronger winds but it has been tempting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanman Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 It depends on your wing, your ability to handle it, the site and how steady the conditions are. On the right day I am happy up to 18ish mph but that is using a pretty small wing. Venture slowly and carefully. When the wind is stronger use a Cobra launch. If you can't Cobra then don't try to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 I can do a cobra launch but only due to previous kite/windsurf experience so im ok with strong winds, but just not up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Up there is ok. Its ROTOR low down, thats the enemy. When you are on the limit there is little room for error. Coastal is best in higher winds, smooth air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macey2kk Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 errr... excuse my ignorance here... but wtf's a cobra launch! anyone got a demo vid? personally seeing as i have a synth 34...il stick to 10mph and under...otherwise il be with the 747's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggydec Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 MMM I had a fly the other evening and got caught in rotor and swirling winds... Reverse launching was a bugger with the windsock dancing around all over the shop and the canopy going through 45 degree angles...Should have called it a day but....Managed to launch and got about 6 feet up on full power then was taken sideways at the same height for 50yds towards the powerlines , then i managed to get back on course but still very little lift , but by that time i was comitted cause there was a house looming up . Skimmed the chimneys and no matter how i tried could not get lift...the canopy was dancing about above me and its a good job we re strapped in or i would have been on my arse ! Another 100 yds and i got serious lift which turned me 180 degrees and up to 250 ft All this in the space of a minute or so.... Decided to land ! Easier said than done as i was going up and down like a yo yo , with the canopy like an accordion and the tips tucking in 3ft either side. Looking down at the windsock to guide me in was a waste of time cause it had wrapped around the pole Decided to cut the power and try to drop as fast as i could to the nearest open field....Shitting myself until the last 20ft or so and then into lovely smooth air and a textbook landing ! It was my second worse flight but a good learning curve.... There will be folk on here who say i should nt have attempted it knowing it was dodgy , and i agree , but you dont know till you try...Thats another T shirt to buy ! Total flight time less than 6 minutes....but it put about 10 yrs on me !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 A cobra launch is similar to a kite surf launch with the wing at the edge of wind window, its started upside down with one tip going up vertical like a snake if that makes sense! I think i will stick to light winds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Some wings really dont want to Cobra launch....while some will do it easy.... heres a you tube video of a Cobra launch being done on a windy day The way it should be Done.....a lot can be learnt off this Guy.......some say he is the Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanman Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 errr...excuse my ignorance here... but wtf's a cobra launch! http://tinyurl.com/27l6ntw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 no rotor there. That must be the longest flattest piece of land I have ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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