Paragliding - Connecting and ground handling. Episode 2

Marc leavesley cheif flying instructor and stunt pilot for tv and film.
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Disclaimer
These are my personal hints and tips that work for me,I am sharing them to give you an idea of what could possibly work for you. I am not saying they are the best way or the way you should do them, please take that into account, there are many fantastic pilots doing such movies on KZbin that may well work better than mine, what ever works for you is all that matters.
Marc.

[@jsin101]

Repetition and more repetition. I love it. Instead of blowing through a topic and having me rewind trying to catch it all you just show us a few times. Couldn't be better.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks pals happy with all the great feedback from all over the world, please spread the word to your pilot pals. 100 more and we have a 1,000 subscribers OMFG!!

[@shaneross7428]

I'm in awe of how great of a teacher you are. I haven't seen anyone come close to your teaching ability. Thank you.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Wow shane thank you very much.👊👍🪂

[@Vl7248]

You are an excellent communicator and instructor. Much thanks for this content!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you thats very nice of you.🙏🪂

[@ChuKoNu06]

As a beginner pilot, I’ve watched lots of ground handling videos but this is absolutely the best. Thank you Marc 🙏

[@leavesleyaviation]

Wow thanks.👍🪂🙏

[@leoplaza-ponte6536]

@@leavesleyaviation I agree. I was having a lot of problems launching and maintaining a wing prior to watching this. Best instructor out there!

[@grub1962]

Fantastic Marc... Your language used and your explanations are spot on! My world is a better place having found your videos. Especially this one. Thanks a million for taking the time and effort to help your fellow pilots !

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks very much, more videos will be live soon.

[@propfrei-ultraleichtfliege7078]

Wow, these videos are just fantastic! Not only are you showing how to do everything correctly while explaining it very concisely, all the little tipps and tricks you insert here and there are also amazingly useful. I can only imagine how much work this all must have been, so thank you very much for your dedication to teaching and the sport. I am an ultralight pilot currently learning paragliding and I am trying to at least groundhandle a bit and practice until the training courses can contine as usual. This has helped me immensely! 👍

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you very much buddy.👊👍🪂

[@kautschman]

Great work Marc…thanks for keeping it simple amigo!

[@sunglee2048]

I'm glad I found your channel. I've been out of action for few years so these set up lessons are perfect for review. Well made video instruction. Thank you!

[@thallikar]

The best kiting training video! Thanks!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you very much.

[@TyroneArcher]

Just getting back into paragliding after a 2 year lay off and only 12 hours air time and find this video which is an absolute game changef for me. Fantastic detailed and easy explanation. Great job.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks for the message means a lot.🙏👍🪂

[@rovpilot1]

May thank you for this amazing instruction. Yesterday I made my first 2 flights here in Portugal, and during the ground handling training I had a difficult time to control the glider. Your video gave me so much more insights, thank you

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thats great news and well done on your first flights.👍🙏🪂

[@vt7241]

Thanks for taking out the time to film this, super helpful and appreciated.

[@shaneross64]

You're the first instructor that I've seen explain that perfectly. Now I'm ready to go kiting. Thank you SO MUCH. I've been watching paramotor and paragliding videos for over a year.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you pal.

[@stephenlam4820]

What a fantastic instructor!! Clear concise and brilliant delivery. The filming angles and mic together with this depth of knowledge is just superb. Bravo Mark and Sian.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Those comments make it all worth while buddy.🙏👍🪂

[@coolguy21420]

What a great video!! I loved the repetition. I just ordered my first wing and I’m very excited to get started!!

[@papeerakha7598]

best tutorial ground handling ever.. thx..

[@leavesleyaviation]

🙏🪂

[@AdiAsaf]

Once and for all an accurate and stairt to the point demo of reverse launching. Never cease to amaze me how many instructors make it so much completed. Flying is relatively easy, a good grasp of ground handling is 80% of the game

[@leavesleyaviation]

Hehe thanks man 👍👊🪂❤️

[@Datswetoddid]

this really helped clear some things up for me. i’m earning my P1 right now. loving this sport

[@SushantKambli1]

You made it ver simple to understand. Thanks

[@statemant46]

Very good tutorial...maybe the best...i am from Germany...thx

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks and welcome buddy.👍🪂

[@RENOXrenny]

better and easier explanation than most other channels. Thank you!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks you 👍🪂

[@xyrus85]

Very useful, thanks a lot. subscribed

[@leavesleyaviation]

👍🪂

[@sprokkel30]

Wow!!! Happy to encounter this video

[@DarrellMalick]

Very great - thank you Marc

[@marklennard5293]

Excellent video, thanks Marc

[@leavesleyaviation]

Cheers mate.

[@markdowning6773]

Brilliant videos Marc really clear and thorough really helpful definitely the best videos I've watched . Wish I had done my training with you.

[@leavesleyaviation]

That's real cool of you matey, thank you, messages like that make me keep doing them.

[@krishnendupal4391]

what a wonderful presentation Marck

[@majesty154]

Excellent!

[@dieterfouqret3411]

Great video. Keep doing what you do 👍👍👍

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks buddy

[@CanalEdusteppenwolf]

Thanks so much. Excellent video.

[@zainaxe2589]

Your videos are fantastic. Valuable advice!

[@ZuluTango9]

These videos are so valuable in between lessons. Hoping the weather is on our side next weekend 🤞🪂

[@martinkovesi8415]

this is the video i was searching for! Thank you very much!

[@cjfazio3012]

What a thorough explanation of manipulating a kite!! So glass to have found this channel!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks very much.👍🪂

[@paulcooke2452]

Brilliant Mark, loving your videos 👍😎

[@kulferhat]

Very informative an useful video for me as a beginner, will practice your teachings at the first good windy day waiting for. Thank you very much.

[@nathansciacqua1030]

Very enjoyable your videos are. Thank you

[@awmarenthlei17]

You're just Awesome!! That Re-deploying wing after a break is 🔥

[@leavesleyaviation]

🙏

[@madsloper]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise, easy to follow instructions.

[@tiusyudha8124]

Hi Marc , thanks for great tutorials..👍

[@SunriseAt2008]

Thanks Marc! Very helpful video! I am a beginner and learning a lot from this!

[@madsloper]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise, your videos helped me immensely during my P2 (CP) training recently. Looking forward to learning everyday for the remainder of my flying career. Happy Flying and 🍺

[@leavesleyaviation]

😎👍🙏🪂

[@fun2soar]

Marc I came across your connecting and launching part 2 video today , and I can’t thank you and your camera person enough for showing and explaining everything in so much detail. I have seen many videos but I certainly can say that you both have won me over. Keep motivating us newbies and hope to learn more from you. Regards from Australia

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks so much glad it works for you.

[@DonSudy]

I am about to start my paramotoring training and this video has fantastic tips and tutorials for ground handling, especially the "reverse launch". So simple yet not confusing way of going about it. Can't wait to get my wing and start practicing ground handling.

[@martinhaig8731]

Very good. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@THExPOPEXIX]

So helpful thanks a lot, great vid

[@harshanapradeepsenarath]

Thanks for shearing ❤️

[@SoloSouth]

Learning so much from this style of instruction! This is going to up my ground handling, thank you so much!

[@leavesleyaviation]

That’s great to hear mate.👍🪂

[@approachingmax]

Incredible vid!

[@flyingtime5501]

You really are a great teacher! Very clear and precise! Thank you for your time, it is so much appreciated!!!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you very much for those kind words Terry.🪂

[@stephenbenzie8471]

Fantastic Mark. I have learnt a lot. Thankyou

[@leavesleyaviation]

Well that’s great news steve.👍🪂🙏

[@PiggoNZ]

Thanks so much, best explanation I've found

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you.👍🪂

[@dagobb]

I’m amazed how you explain it in so many details and yet so easy to understand! I wish I an find a tutor like you around here! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks very much thats very kind of you.

[@sergiojmena]

I fly Paramotors and all your tips have helped me tremendously. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@leavesleyaviation]

Well that’s fantastic news Sergio.👍🪂

[@mimolissimo]

Thanks Marc for all these clear and useful exercises and tips . I find your pedagogy wonderful and very reassuring . I shall try them tomorrow ! Thanks again for your patience and sharing ❤❤❤

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks buddy hope it helps tomorrow.🤞🪂

[@josephking7021]

Marc I’ve watched many a para pilot go through the paces on KZbin but by far you are the most fun to watch and you teach in a intuitive manner. I’m not a pp but just love learning from you. Your students are lucky to have you. Drop me a note if you ever get to Florida in the USA

[@leavesleyaviation]

thanks buddy.

[@Nicky-wy1ru]

Wow bloody impressive . I'm personally only just starting ..I wouldn't mind having to some one to one on this. .I struggle but . Went out today managed to get wing up . 😆

[@eddierosario5864]

As always you awesome 👌

[@leavesleyaviation]

🙏🪂

[@nmorand]

the best ever ground handeling i have seen, thanks Marc

[@leavesleyaviation]

Wow thank you.🪂

[@szymonfeliks]

Very informative material. Thank you.

[@bulentkamali]

By far the best instructional vides ever made on this planet.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you very much, a new one should be here soon.

[@thallikar]

Fantastic training video! This is helping me a ton!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks matey

[@davewolfe5169]

Thank you very helpful

[@SushantKambli1]

Watching this video multiple times .. Thanks a lot for your efforts put it in to make it easily understandable..

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you I am happy it’s helping you.👍🪂

[@pfjekaspirit8313]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a clear and professional way. Would be happy to be your student, I am starting now with this amazing sport.

[@leavesleyaviation]

🙏👍🪂

[@pemsroot760]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@xtremesensations]

Really useful and detailed like Mark.🪂

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks buddy 👊👍🙏🪂

[@PiggoNZ]

Thanks!

[@hmhitman]

Your videos are extraordinary, excellent teaching material, thank you for the efforts

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks pal.🙏🪂

[@nawzachannel8929]

thanks for the great lessons now i can understand more and make my skill better.. thank you

[@isaaco8056]

Thank you good info video

[@johnwallington7706]

I am a complete beginner. Just recently started ground handling at the beach after watching this terrific video and following Marks suggestions. This video has been responsible for getting my training wing up into the air above my head this afternoon (after spending a fair bit of time building a wall and playing with brakes and risers as Mark suggests) - much to my surprise - admittedly after a little fluffing about and pulling the wrong riser/brake numerous times! So great to see my wing overhead and actually flying. I don't think I've come across a clearer, more detailed video for a raw beginner - and I've watched many. So a a HUGE thank you Mark and Sian from this trainee PG pilot for literally getting my wing into the air! Thank you both for your great work with these super clear videos.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Heah thats really great John and well done to you, you need to get booked in with us and lets get you sorted asap.🪂🪂🪂

[@ignacioruizguardiola9169]

Fantásticos vídeos, muy bien explicados y didácticos, perfectos para alguien como yo que está empezando. Muchas gracias Marc, gracias por todo el trabajo y esfuerzo que has hecho para hacer que este deporte sea mucho más seguro. Fantastic videos, very well explained and educational, perfect for someone like me who is just starting out. Thank you very much Marc, thank you for all the work and effort you have done to make this sport much safer.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you for the kind words and I am happy you enjoy the channel.👍🪂

[@ignacioruizguardiola9169]

@@leavesleyaviation Thanks for you !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alanclark9972]

Nice one

[@succ222]

Best ground handling tutorial out there, Thankyou

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks pal.👍🪂

[@dimitri797]

Thank you very much ! Your explanations are very clear (the : go to you wing where it rolls and break with the same arm is very intuitive!), and I like that you repeat the important parts - as a beginner I often struggle to remember all these new informations, and my instructors seem to think that once or twice are enough ;) You just got a new subscriber from Switzerland !

[@leavesleyaviation]

My favourite country❤️🪂

[@richardainsworth6590]

Excellent video thank you so much for your time and professionalism.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you.

[@pjoukovs1]

You are a pedagogic’s master Marc! Decompose the movement and repeat it again and again is a fine art. You are showing to me what i spended so many time to descover by myself and to be skilled. Bravo for your nice videos and thank you! Pascal

[@leavesleyaviation]

🙏🪂

[@leavesleyaviation]

Very kind my friend.

[@johnmcglade6417]

Nice job! Good description of forward handling. Please do a video on that topic only.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks John and all the best with it.

[@Lionheartsm]

Amazing videos very helpful.

[@leavesleyaviation]

🙏🪂

[@ENITech]

Excellent video dear master 👍

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you.🙏👍

[@ENITech]

@@leavesleyaviation 🤝

[@maddoxtom]

Great videos, subscribed 😊

[@leavesleyaviation]

Wicked thank you.👍🪂

[@revor37]

After watching this, I'm going back to wing-facing hook in. I was taught the "back to the wing/over the shoulder hook-in" method and both will work, but one reduces risk of being caught by surprise and getting dragged........thank you for all of these wonderfully clear instructional vids Marc.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks for the message, new video coming real soon.

[@Jmfufghf]

Really good tip for the ground roll control. That's something I often would get mixed up in my head and the way you explain it makes it really easy, move to the right pull to the right

[@leavesleyaviation]

That’s it, simple as thats mate.👍🪂

[@lieblingmike]

Yes, when facing the wing on reverse launch. When facing forwards you pull the brake under the high side, as Marc demonstrates.

[@mohamedsaifi1026]

Very usefull and clearing explanation.Big up to you!regards from Bordeaux

[@leavesleyaviation]

🙏🪂👍

[@MrKbtor2]

Man! I wish I watched this a long time ago. I struggled to understand how to grab the brakes getting into the reverse launch configuration with the result being a clean config when I spin around. No instructor could understand my concern. They just basically gave me the attitude to just grab the damn things and stop overthinking it! Now I feel more confident and safe.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Well thats great news your getting there now buddy.🙏🪂👍

[@oli1968]

Hello from Switzerland. Excellent, you explain so good and demonstrate thinks many times. When watching the video I have the feeling I practiced myself. Many thanks. For the connecting part, if you could also show how to connect de speed bar would be perfect. I love your videos and I wish to Fly one day in your area. Enjoy.

[@leavesleyaviation]

See if this helps and thank you for your comments 👍🪂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipzKqap_p82ApbM

[@foschipanetteriafoschipane7240]

The most simple and easy instructions for begginers. Congrats and tks. I´m a Brazilian Citizen and a new pilot. I like studye a lot of tipes of ground handling.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you Foschi 👍👊👍🪂

[@Cyberevolution]

There are so many different methods and websites to look for weather before flying. Can you please create a very simplified method how a newbie can review weather? Covering - paragliding maps free vs commercial websites and merits/demerits what all to check (direction of wind, knots, any other things) Lastly providing some readymade checklist for beginner pilots to start with?

[@leavesleyaviation]

There is no simple way at looking at just one weather site really, I check 4 or 5 each day for my students and try to build a picture myself for the following day. Were also lucky to have a weather stn on top of one of our best hills that gives wind speed and direction with a camera too. A big thing to remember is most weather sites wind speed is at sea level NOT hill level so you need to work out the height of your hill and get some practise in knowing how much to add to the forecast, ie when my local area forecasts say 10mph I double it and this is roughly what it will be on the hill top.

[@riconjos]

Very clear, excellent video! You are a good man! Suggestion: assuming strong wind conditions…when going to take “an hour break”, perhaps it would be a good practice to put the other tip of the wing under the other tip (the one you already had folded in your video) and the harness on top of both of them, in case the strong wind changes direction during your brake. I started to see your videos today and am a new subscriber. Thank you for your videos!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you for subscribing.

[@Longyearbye]

incredible great explained!! its nice to watch your content! Many Greetings from Germany!!!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks very much.

[@DrPhilippBillion]

Well done, helps a lot!!!! Thank you!

[@leavesleyaviation]

All the best with it 🤞🪂

[@juanstvcrshop]

@@leavesleyaviation how do I untangle the lines ?

[@leavesleyaviation]

@@juanstvcrshop kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqavqIKYhbCNj6c

[@windfxjeff3363]

This video is my first and only lesson. Now I'm ready to step off the slope 😁

[@leavesleyaviation]

No please get professional help by an instructor, please do not hurt yourself.🙏🪂

[@miguelsolorio5544]

Thank you very much it was real helpful great video by the way I am from San Diego California USA

[@leavesleyaviation]

Heah Miguel thanks buddy.

[@iancresswell3012]

Brilliant video Mark some really useful tips in there. Just to let u know the giveaway ended yesterday though 🤣

[@leavesleyaviation]

More give aways coming next month.

[@nacerwahid6009]

great..think u sir

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you.

[@GuiOhm_FR]

Really really good video ! Thanks a lot for your tips. A French fan :)

[@leavesleyaviation]

May see you in june as were guiding in annecy.

[@GuiOhm_FR]

​​@@leavesleyaviationshould be a pleasure but I m located in Nice South of France. Is it possible to make a tutorial for a good approach and identify the height marks you need to know. For example how to assess the right height to enter the final.😊 See u and thanks again for your videos.

[@leavesleyaviation]

I done this already on my channel.@@GuiOhm_FR

[@GuiOhm_FR]

​​@@leavesleyaviationoupsss my English level is so low that I missed this

[@pilotmiami1]

the best

[@johnprocter7545]

Excellent video. Very clear! Is this filmed in South Wales?

[@mitchsmith71]

Great stuff, loving this series, cant wait for episode 3... This is helping me get my mind into gear ready for when we can fly again, thanks so much!!.... Get that beard back for the later episodes tho, ok?? :-D

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks pal and yes I very silly moment the other morning 🤨🥲 it’s coming back!! Glad the movies are helping pilots, the next will either be COBRA LAUNCHES or SIDE LANDINGS.