ganers Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Hi all. Has anyone used powered hops as a part if their training? As far as I'm aware it's powering up as if to take off but just climbing a small distance before shutting off to flare and land. ( if I understand it right). Reason I ask is it sounded better to me to just climb out, go round and put in a landing rather than hop. Wondering what the more experienced views are. Cheers Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 cant really see the point mate, if you are off the ground may well do a circuit and take your time setting up for a landing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spigot Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I can think of more interesting ways of sampling hospital food. Is someone actually using this as a training technique? Sent from my iPhone using PMC Forum mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 It's a bad idea and one to be avoided in my opinion. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pianoman Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Agreed. If landing and taking off are the most difficult and dangerous bits of flight, I can't imagine an instructor or a student would want to do both so close to each other. A nice relaxing circuit in between is a much better idea. Pianoman Sent from my iPad using PMC Forum mobile app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganers Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 I agree I was taught up away and do a circuit. That's why I couldn't get my head around it. Cheers all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Part of my training was aborted launches. This involved powering up and running, then shutting down and bringing the wing to the ground under control. This was done without leaving the ground and I have to say the practise was useful as I have had to abort a launch on more than one occasion. I'd rather not find out what happens when I power down at running speed when the wind is pulling me towards a fence, ditch etc. For the abort excercise, I was told that if I left the ground I should fly the circuit and land normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Powered Hops can be a useful exercise, but ONLY when there is sufficient wind to do it safely. Student must have good throttle control before they undergo this stage. Must not be done in low wind situations, due to excessive forward speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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