The Mitsos Reverse Launch
By Bruce Goldsmith http://www.airwave-gliders.com
This spring I went to Australia for the first PWC of 1998, and in Sydney I was met by my old friend Mark Mitsos, who like me is a hang glider turned paraglider pilot. We went flying together at Stanwell Park, and I...
Wednesday, 22 April, 2009
read article ....Convergent Air :: Dixon White
Convergent Air
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
Convergent, Divergent, Mixed-Up Air
Copyright 4/13/03 Dixon White
Seems like almost every new pilot says that they wish they had goggles for seeing the movement of the air. I think we can develop something of a...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
Convergent, Divergent, Mixed-Up Air
Copyright 4/13/03 Dixon White
Seems like almost every new pilot says that they wish they had goggles for seeing the movement of the air. I think we can develop something of a...
Spring Time Considerations :: Dixon White
Spring Time Considerations
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
The sun is spending more time above the horizon, birds are soaring, it's actually getting warm during the day, ahhh it's spring!
Had to dig my glider out from under all the ski and skate equipment and blow...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
The sun is spending more time above the horizon, birds are soaring, it's actually getting warm during the day, ahhh it's spring!
Had to dig my glider out from under all the ski and skate equipment and blow...
Attitude and Sensibility :: Dixon White
Attitude and Sensibility
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
There's a big difference between a circus and a carnival. In the circus very little is left to chance. The athletes prepare both their equipment and their skills to perform difficult tasks - they would rather have skill than...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
There's a big difference between a circus and a carnival. In the circus very little is left to chance. The athletes prepare both their equipment and their skills to perform difficult tasks - they would rather have skill than...
Paragliding Protocol :: Dixon White
Paragliding Protocol
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
As with most activities in life, there are loads of little details that can smooth the way to greater success. There's a real plus to feeling like your "jazz" is just right. Running into trouble with your flying mates and getting...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
As with most activities in life, there are loads of little details that can smooth the way to greater success. There's a real plus to feeling like your "jazz" is just right. Running into trouble with your flying mates and getting...
Big Ears, Speed System :: Dixon White
Big Ears, Speed System
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
You may want to read through the previous "Dixon's Notes" to follow the terminology and concepts. You can order back issues of the magazine by contacting the USHGA, or me. The website www.paraglide.com also has a reprint of the...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
You may want to read through the previous "Dixon's Notes" to follow the terminology and concepts. You can order back issues of the magazine by contacting the USHGA, or me. The website www.paraglide.com also has a reprint of the...
Practicing Skills :: Dixon White
Practicing Skills
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
Remind yourself prior to every flight that you want to work on skills that may be weak. "Big ears", "speed bar", flying one handed and getting in and out of your seat are skills that all "novice" pilots should be very comfortable...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
Remind yourself prior to every flight that you want to work on skills that may be weak. "Big ears", "speed bar", flying one handed and getting in and out of your seat are skills that all "novice" pilots should be very comfortable...
Winter Flying :: Dixon White
Winter Flying
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
The low Winter sun angle in our Northern Hemisphere heats less surface area. Behind every bush, blade of grass, and tree is more shadow throughout more of a shorter day than during the Summer, so less heat is accumulating. Thermals may...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
The low Winter sun angle in our Northern Hemisphere heats less surface area. Behind every bush, blade of grass, and tree is more shadow throughout more of a shorter day than during the Summer, so less heat is accumulating. Thermals may...
Flying Site Weather :: Dixon White
Flying Site Weather
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
If you want to become more successful in your ability to fly with confidence and competence it's not only important to develop your weather model for the day and your glider management skills, it's important to start noticing what...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
If you want to become more successful in your ability to fly with confidence and competence it's not only important to develop your weather model for the day and your glider management skills, it's important to start noticing what...
Forward Launches :: Dixon White
Forward Launches
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
Forward launches may be useful in situations where the air is very still, you are launching from difficult terrain, you have an ankle or knee problem, and if you're at a high altitude site. The advantage to the forward launch is that...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
Forward launches may be useful in situations where the air is very still, you are launching from difficult terrain, you have an ankle or knee problem, and if you're at a high altitude site. The advantage to the forward launch is that...
Clouds :: Dixon White
Clouds
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
This is the 5th article in a series on weather and flying pointers. Contact me or the USHGA for the previous articles which are important for following the thread of these discussions. Remember that practice is the mother of skill and get to...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
This is the 5th article in a series on weather and flying pointers. Contact me or the USHGA for the previous articles which are important for following the thread of these discussions. Remember that practice is the mother of skill and get to...
Lifted Index :: Dixon White
Lifted Index
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
This is the 4th article in a series on weather and flying pointers. Contact me or the USHGA for the previous articles which are important for following the thread of these discussions. Spend time with your flying group reviewing your...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
This is the 4th article in a series on weather and flying pointers. Contact me or the USHGA for the previous articles which are important for following the thread of these discussions. Spend time with your flying group reviewing your...
Reverse Launch :: Dixon White
Reverse Launch
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
The reverse launch gives a pilot far more control over the glider. When a glider is inflated in a reverse position it can be carefully examined for snags, knots, sticks and be adjusted to a symmetrical inflation very easily. When a...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
The reverse launch gives a pilot far more control over the glider. When a glider is inflated in a reverse position it can be carefully examined for snags, knots, sticks and be adjusted to a symmetrical inflation very easily. When a...
Winds Aloft :: Dixon White
Winds Aloft
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
This is the 3rd article in a series that will review step by step concepts concerning weather and flying pointers. If you're a new subscriber to the magazine you may want to order the previous 2 issues from the USHGA to stay on track with...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
This is the 3rd article in a series that will review step by step concepts concerning weather and flying pointers. If you're a new subscriber to the magazine you may want to order the previous 2 issues from the USHGA to stay on track with...
Macro Weather :: Dixon White
Macro Weather
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
This is the 2nd article in a series of columns that will review step by step concepts concerning weather and flying pointers. Get together with your local instructor and club to discuss these topics in greater detail. Be sure and expand...
by Dixon White ( http://eagleparagliding.com )
This is the 2nd article in a series of columns that will review step by step concepts concerning weather and flying pointers. Get together with your local instructor and club to discuss these topics in greater detail. Be sure and expand...
