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I think part of what I like so much about skiing is being higher up and looking out over the land around us. Then using gravity to give us speed and the feeling of air rushing over your face, weightlessness going over jumps or off cliffs, etc all can correlate to flying. I got the same feeling I have for skiing the first time I ever flew in a small 2 seater
SendyMcSendyfaceSickkk, which ones are ya looking at?
Looking at a highlander or kit fox. I’m interested to see how things change though when the FAA rolls out the expanded LSA class next year. I can’t get a class 3 medical so I’m limited to LSA
CabbyArrantLooking at a highlander or kit fox. I’m interested to see how things change though when the FAA rolls out the expanded LSA class next year. I can’t get a class 3 medical so I’m limited to LSA
Hell yeah, I'd love to get my hands on one of those someday. And hopefully the FAA is reasonable when they expand it!
SendyMcSendyfaceHell yeah, I'd love to get my hands on one of those someday. And hopefully the FAA is reasonable when they expand it!
I’m a fan of them raising gross weight but I’ve heard they might make it a floating scale based off power index which I’m not a huge fan of especially because I’d like to place like a 180-300hp engine in a 800lb plane for extreme backcountry STOL type flying
CabbyArrantThe E in ELSA stands for experimental so yes lol.
Yeah i'm aware but you can still buy them already built like from a previous owner. The club i was a part of ended up selling the plane to a private owner
CabbyArrantI’m a fan of them raising gross weight but I’ve heard they might make it a floating scale based off power index which I’m not a huge fan of especially because I’d like to place like a 180-300hp engine in a 800lb plane for extreme backcountry STOL type flying
Leave it to the FAA to do something dumb like that. It makes sense that they would, with the recent explosion in STOL drag comps, and lots of power in little planes. I haven't been following the whole thing super closely, cause I'm up in Canada, but its nice to see someone trying to expand what you can fly without a medical.
ReturnToMonkeyYeah i'm aware but you can still buy them already built like from a previous owner. The club i was a part of ended up selling the plane to a private owner
I do intend to build my own in the future but I will probably buy something already built until then. I was thinking about trying to find like a sonex for under 30k. I’m hoping the new LSA rules for NPRM2023 will expand the list of certified aircraft and passengers. I’d love to be able to own like a Cessna 170
SendyMcSendyfaceI'd say they're equally dangerous, but way more accidents happen due to pilot error than structural failure. Basically you're way more likely to get killed by being a dumbass than by a canopy or spar failure. There's tons of footage on youtube of guys being total dumbasses with these things, cause they're cheap, and seem pretty easy to most people.
Do you think paragliding with a backpack motor is relatively safe on a day with low winds?
dolanslebensraumDo you think paragliding with a backpack motor is relatively safe on a day with low winds?
Assuming you take pilot error out of the question, I think its pretty safe. Its not like back in the 70s when dudes were throwing together ultralights out of random shit, modern gear is super well made.
ReturnToMonkeyJust looked at these, they seem so awesome!
Check out Trent Palmer on YouTube. He’s pretty much goals as far as backcountry flying. Also he’s friends with the owner of moment skis who is also a pilot
dolanslebensraumDo you think paragliding with a backpack motor is relatively safe on a day with low winds?
SendyMcSendyfaceAssuming you take pilot error out of the question, I think its pretty safe. Its not like back in the 70s when dudes were throwing together ultralights out of random shit, modern gear is super well made.
Honestly, that seems pretty safe. Those small drone motors are hella reliable, the only weak point would be the wiring connections. If one fails, ya got quite a few motors left. Also the wings they use are super efficient, so even if there were a total power system failure, you'd just glide down and land.
SendyMcSendyfaceAssuming you take pilot error out of the question, I think its pretty safe. Its not like back in the 70s when dudes were throwing together ultralights out of random shit, modern gear is super well made.
dolanslebensraumArent ultralights a type of hang glider?
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Ultralight is just a weight-based classification. Aircraft under 254 pounds are called ultralights, and you don't need a license to fly them. So a hang glider is a type of ultralight.
SendyMcSendyfaceUltralight is just a weight-based classification. Aircraft under 254 pounds are called ultralights, and you don't need a license to fly them. So a hang glider is a type of ultralight.
Cool. Im thinking about getting a paraglider because it fits in a backpack and no assembly required.
BombogenesisI’m not sure if I should post it on here, as I have a 13 year track record of being a troll. You can PM me though if you’re that curious haha.
I’m a bit into my PPL now. Invested in a gaming laptop, rudder/flight controls and practice on that. The money it will save on seat time I think will be well worth it. Honestly i can’t believe they just let any asshole/me fly, i was so inexperienced/bad at rudder control yet there I was flying a damn plane over a city... haha. Im landing at all the challenging strips on xplane now. Flight controls are way more touchy on xplane so it’s great for training .
and totally agree with OP that it’s like skiing. Idk... you’re coming in for a landing, to me it feels so much like skiing park jumps. You’re coming in to the hit, gotta have that speed dialed in perfectly for landing to not case or overshoot, while staying set for the jump and instead of spinning you’re keeping straight and level, but gotta have speed perfect or wreck yourself... i love it to me it’s same exact feeling as charging park lines lets gooo.
also i love the discipline it teaches. I remember when i first started getting serious about park i learned how crucial music choice was when skiing park. Hard punk rock just gave too much energy and my spins were never right, had to switch to rythmic hip hop to keep my spins straight. After all these years of shithead driving experience and fast cars i was ready for something that challenges and scares me. And it really is discipline i need these days.
also, i definitely dont believe Lesch purposefully crashed his plane into the bay for publicity...
“Severe TBI” per FAA, mild per my Doctor. Also had a craniotomy. Even though the guidelines state a loss of consciousness, seizures, or taking of medication disqualify you from getting a medical certificate, and I had none of those, the regional flight surgeon determined I was a risk. They are very cautious with that. I do t have the money to fight it right now so I’m waiting. Still, very arbitrary.
Charlie_Kelly“Severe TBI” per FAA, mild per my Doctor. Also had a craniotomy. Even though the guidelines state a loss of consciousness, seizures, or taking of medication disqualify you from getting a medical certificate, and I had none of those, the regional flight surgeon determined I was a risk. They are very cautious with that. I do t have the money to fight it right now so I’m waiting. Still, very arbitrary.
saucemastrscottySorry for lurking in an old thread but do u/did u work for Kenn borek? How was/is that seems so sick
Yup, coming up on 7 years with Borek.
I've enjoyed my time here, it's definitely not for everyone but it works for me for the time being and has been one hell of a ride!
jcaYup, coming up on 7 years with Borek.
I've enjoyed my time here, it's definitely not for everyone but it works for me for the time being and has been one hell of a ride!
Damn that's so sick, how did u get into ski flying?
saucemastrscottyHahaha facts I was thinking more where and how long he trained for, first ski flying job etc.
I just had a standard CPL, multi IFR and float ratings when I got hired at Borek. First time flying on skis was departing Union Glacier for the South Pole on my first season in Antarctica as an FO on the twin otter.
jcaI just had a standard CPL, multi IFR and float ratings when I got hired at Borek. First time flying on skis was departing Union Glacier for the South Pole on my first season in Antarctica as an FO on the twin otter.
