alan_k Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I don't know the name or when it happened, probably best that way. He is British. A PPG pilot had an engine stoppage, undid his straps to turn around to do something to the motor and FELL OUT. His gear carried on flying and he crashed into forest breaking many bones but has lived to tell the tale. What a muppet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 If this is true,,then muppet anit the word.were did this happen alan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Unbelievable...... sounds like an urban myth..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Hummmm....... SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Nobody's that stupid, must be fake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 I was told in good faith once the teller learnt that I fly a PPG. His response was 'how mad are you?' The pilot in question was ex forces and 'up for anything'. I didn't ask for any more details Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I've heard a few cases of Paraglider pilots not clipping in properly (legstraps) and slipping out of the harness on takeoff- in some cases the glider/harness went on to fly for quite some time- There are a few of these on Youtube i believe... I have also heard on one case of a PPG pilot who forgot to do the legstraps too... but as he was slipping out of the harness, he killed the engine and aborted safely. Falling out of a PPG harness in flight would be a different matter..... If it did happen, it would be extremely lucky if it wern't fatal. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 To clarify, Ex forces are (up for MOST things) but not everything SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 .......and luck that he survived. I have some more info on this, it was an ex-para named Mick. He was flying a weight shift microlight near Formby. The luck is that he landed in forest, if it had been moorland he wouldn't be here now. He has a scar across one cheek, half an ear and walks with a slight limp. Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Sounds like one of mine and DMwoods landings...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapper Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Load of b---licks, my house backs onto that microlight field and i fly from there. Your mis-informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 This happened before it was an established microlight field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapper Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 apologies Alan, bit late and tired last night, got a bit defensive. Will look into it, only a small village, someone will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggydec Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 When i was learning to Paraglide , a couple of lads unclipped at around 500ft and preceeded to stand up in the seat , hold on to the risers and do headstands....Could hear them laughing !.... Circa 1998 North Wales... Whatever floats your boat..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I have a picture of that chap Peter (who got fined for flying low) standing up in his PG harness, steering by weight shifting. Madness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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