5 LAUNCH MISTAKES

[@LonelyCinderella123]

I'm a beginner (40 flights) and honestly this sport has been a real challenge for me as someone who has struggled with both ADD and anxiety (especially social anxiety) most of my life. When I notice I have eyes on me I tend to screw things up, even things I routinely do without any problems. But you know if I give up on this it will just be one more thing on a long list. I'd rather grow as a person though this. Yes there were times I perhaps should have stepped aside instead of launching but I have learned from those mistakes. Speaking of other people on launch sides I have had someone "more experienced" yell at me demanding I take off because he felt I was in his way. I did few seconds later despite not really feeling ready and although nothing bad happened I felt really bad about it letting him influence me like that. People please understand not everybody there is on your level and it's not good to rush people.

[@MrKbtor2]

Being in the moment and undistracted by what's around you is soooo important!

[@ThibaultROHMER]

This one is gold. Psychology is definitely huge in paragliding. Prepartion before flight is critical and we are far from being 100% perfect indeed. On my first year, i was focusing my attention on A lines, but knots happen mostly in C or D lines (i suppose because they are on the ground), so look for them! Untangle all your lines, keep tension to see the whole line, re-check if the glider goes back to ground, check for cravate (a forgotten line over the nose going to extrado is easily unoticable), ... About mindset: if you don't feel it, there's no rush, just wait/say no. Is it really ok to go? Maybe this time you'll get the car down for once. It feels good too, being reponsible, safe and useful. You've got your WHOLE life to make flights. Maybe this day is crazy awesome but not you. You'll make other flights, listen to your body... We often arrive too late to the launch, or friends are already in the air, ... whatever... take your time, don't miss your checklist (are you clipped? are my lines ok? are your pockets closed?)

[@AriintheAir]

Great tips man, I appreciate you adding to the conversation!

[@ThibaultROHMER]

One of my instructor often sayed the last pre-flight check is to smile ! It helped me a lot being less tense and thus aware, relaxed and happy. On my first year, I did a full kiting week in the sand (Dune du Pilat). It helped me a lot with stress on launches. After, let's say my glider goes on a side: no stress, let's move and re-adjust and here we go. Even on windy or cliff launch. No more "extra-concentration" with tunnel vision too focused on what to do rather than what is happening. I go there every year for a week now ;)

[@AriintheAir]

I love this tip! I also tell my friends "it doesn't count unless you smile!"

[@MilesofBeard]

Your paragliding 101 here great info. Just took my p1 hit on all this and if these things are being taught day 1 you can be weeks ahead understanding all this

[@patrickswayze2596]

Greetings from Aus Ari. As a skydiver for over 20 years, paragliding now for about 12, I own and operate a flying school here in Aus as the CFI, and we teach everything from PG2 introductory courses, SIV courses a few times a year, we teach speed flying/speed riding over in New Zealand once to twice a year, depending on the courses interest. Anyways, this about me, I just wanted to share my experience with you so that you take what I say next serious... That was one of the best launching tutorials I've ever watched! I often use videos like this to help students hear it from other sources to help really enforce certain aspects of flying, safety being the main!.. I will definitely be shoeing this video to my next class man, you have a really great way of explaining yourself clearly which can be understood my low air time pilots through to veterans. Thanks for all you do to share your time for stuff like this, even though I am already knowledgeable about the topics you talk about, I still find to educational as i'm the person who anywhere from one through to ten students who's lives are all in my hand, so when I video hop and come across something that looks interesting i'll out as it helps to remind me about complacency, seeing things from others perspectives, and just enjoy the effort people have put in to make these happen!.. Huge respect Ari, JT from the East Coast of Australia

[@AriintheAir]

Wow thank you so much brother!!!

[@GregAnthonyHarris]

Loved it! Especially the last part about being in the moment. So true!

[@AriintheAir]

Thanks Greg! Its one of the hardest things in all our lives!

[@jeromeleclerc5717]

Super great state of play or analysis I fully agree with that you have said It should helps many of pilots ranging from beginners to experts 👍🏼

[@martinpolach6171]

Your fifth point was Oh So Valid...and it is an area that is mostly glossed over. Peer pressure, fear of messing up ...huge factors in actually messing up! Thanks for your presentation!

[@getyaboogieon]

so glad to find this channel - As a new pilot these tips are gold. Thanks for posting!

[@AriintheAir]

Happy to help you my friend!

[@huepix]

Distractions. Tourists asking questions, I got distracted and forgot to fasten harness chest strap. Remain focused on checks.

[@alexsakon]

Agree 100% on the mental aspect. It’s the most important thing that a lot of pilots ignore.

[@niconico3907]

Very well said Ari. Everything you said should be common sens but it needed to be said because common sense is not that common. Being in the moment, focused on launch is not only much safer, its also much more enjoyable.

[@AviationSports1978]

Exactly i seen it on an ozone wing last week, if the pilot doesn’t untwist his toggle/brake line from the day he buys it then it starts to twist at the cascade and muscle memory kicks in and it keeps knotting up mainly on the gliders without the swivel.

[@luchoandgonza2024]

Ooh man, so useful advises! Cheers dude. Fly high!

[@lewisjohn892]

Really great advice on centering/finding yourself before launching - thanks for posting

[@ThibaultROHMER]

I'm a recent subscriber to your really cool channel. One tip for your latest videos: add more video scenes with other shots than you at home! For this one, it could have been footages on lauches, even some found on the internet, ... I know it's a lot of work though so no stress (content is great and comes first), but would made the video so much more good/immersive/impactful.

[@AriintheAir]

Thank you for your input man. I totally agree, I'm working on it more and more, but sometimes I just gotta get my lessons out of my head and onto the internet! lol Stay tuned for more and better videos!

[@thermal-rider]

Thanks for the video and for sharing your experience and knowledge! Your videos are very helpful. I would like to know more about thermals cycles. How to choose the right cycle in the launch? Thanks a lot!

[@AriintheAir]

If you continue to pay close attention to the length, direction and texture of the cycles, you will get a feel for what is a good cycle - not too weak, not too strong, not too ealy, not too late. It takes time, keep flying!

[@thermal-rider]

@@AriintheAir Thanks!

[@wanderflieger]

Yes, right words at the end. I would love to see the errors in the video, too. Best regards from Germany!

[@AirbornePirates]

Dude your channel is mega! New subscriber from UK 🇬🇧

[@AriintheAir]

"Mega"! I love that! Thanks so much mate!

[@sebastiennoir9758]

Great tips! 👍 (First one did not make much sense to me though)

[@Loader7272]

Many thanks, appreciate sharing your wisdom. peace.

[@AriintheAir]

My pleasure man!

[@ripmanridin7092]

More good info!.........................luv this stuff!!

[@AriintheAir]

Yeah boy! Thanks for watching!!! Ready for the Vision?!? ;)

[@heishi5371]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing.

[@AriintheAir]

Yes sir! Thanks for watching!

[@christoomey9890]

Great advice…….

[@PPGExplorer]

Thanks Ari....

[@AriintheAir]

My pleasure man, thanks for watching! What else do you think I should teach about?

[@PPGExplorer]

Ari in the Air just keep doing what you’re doing. I’m more in the PPG world but most of your information translates. Maybe talk about a great weather app that shows us winds at elevation? I haven’t found a good one yet. Thanks.

[@niconico3907]

@@PPGExplorer meteoparapente.com is good for altitude wind but only covers Europe.

[@niconico3907]

@@AriintheAir Ari, a good subject would be how do you prepare a cross country flight, from checking weather, to choosing launch site, to checking maps for choosing routes, to airspace... Which flight instruments you use, and why. My best flight were not planned. I often plan to do a triangle, and when I try to do it, It doesnt work, and I do a straight line down wind, or I completely improvise the flight, climb along the mountain, go to cloud base, choose a next mountain, repeat.

[@LeifDjurfeldt]

Loved the video! All good tips! Could you maby do a video on flying a bit over weight on a paraglider, I fly a gradient golden 4 (66 to 77 weight range) at 84kg

[@AriintheAir]

Thanks Leif! As for flying overweight, just keep flying! You're just a little faster than normal!

[@abbott876]

Hey Ari! great to see you

[@AriintheAir]

Whoooo Mike!

[@ANNAI89]

Ari In The Air!!

[@AriintheAir]

Boom bro!

[@ANNAI89]

@@AriintheAir I love that you're talking about the 5th mistake that no one ever talk about. To be present on launch, state of the mind.Really true, I made couple of mistakes in the past when flying with friends with spectators around. These can really distract us sometimes.

[@TeamDayaShankar]

Buzzfeed: Say it.. Ari: Nah, mannn too clickbaity intro... Buzzfeed: Just SAY IT.. Ari: .."..Fifth one is by far the most important, so stay tuned..OK?" Buzzfeed: Meh..

[@1478521fvbgt]

dammn! meditating on the take off... I'm honestly looking to hit on hot girls when im there! ... who knows.... a friend of mine met his special someone there! :D :D :D

[@bigsailboatproject]

I'm a girl, but I'd only be "hot" if my paramotor battery shorted out lol. I have been accused of looking so bad on launch tho ;)

[@AriintheAir]

Hahahhahaa! You gotta choose! Or maybe the right girl thinks a man who is present and centered is actually super hot!!!

[@NachoWilde]

Man you should have put some examples of the things you are saying. Listening just you makes the video really boring! Cheers!

[@AriintheAir]

Thank you so much for watching such a boring video! If you need help managing your attention, you might want to limit your internet use and get off social media, even youtube. Cheers!