Paragliding - Ground handling the key to success V2

Marc leavesley cheif flying instructor and stunt pilot for tv and film.
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[@javierserrano2125]

Big hug from an old rag from australia, I;m learning with your help, never try this before and you and Sian are the best people to learn, thanks a lot Sian and Marc

[@leavesleyaviation]

Fly safe and all the best.🪂👊

[@Longyearbye]

Hi Marc! I am impressed, how you can explain your steps of GH! I do paragliding now for 12 years, but i have never seen before how nice and with every detail a person explain this difficult "handcraft'' thanks a lot and yes, you can be very lucky about your nice spot there! Greetz from George, germany

[@leavesleyaviation]

Wow, thanks!

[@markmcgoveran6811]

I love your attitude man. I'm thankful for all the fortunate people who could afford to come to you and get the lessons in person.. this is the perfect example of the modern computer age gone right. You can reach a lot of people with this good advice Save-A-Lot of injury and it's just like a giant commercial. I've learned so much from watching you it really helps because I didn't have a lot of money. I'm working on some exercises I can do to help me be more physically in control of my wing.

[@erdmax_]

Excellent. This might have taken top spot on KZbin for best ground handling video! And there are some great ones!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Wow thanks.

[@ArtOfParagliding]

Came for ground handling... got additional Top Landing and strong wind launch advice.... Thanks Marc

[@32laurens]

OMG, the skills to stand there chatting about what you want the wing to do, while giving tiny inputs by feel to make the wing stay where it is!

[@kevinelzia920]

😍loved my first interaction with your site, and learned a lot, I am a couple of years from flying but I want to thank you in advance while I focus on my weight loss (355 to 260). I am practicing with a 260mm windfoil to start learning the basics. I have my hang one cert. for hang glider but PG is on my bucket list by 70, currently 66. I want to encourage you to keep making the videos - you are a great teacher. Please put your school site on your KZbin page. Again THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU🏊‍♂🚴‍♂⛷🏂👍👍👍👍😃😃

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you 👍🙏🪂

[@chrisstevens4680]

Excellent as usual thanks. I haven’t flown this past year, so this is a good refresher and sets me up for next year. The cobra landing is a new one for me and ‘Step Right, pull right…RELEASE’ will be embedded in my mind. I also recommend to everyone your video on windy top landings. A final note: I always leave my glider connected but a quick reminder to all, no matter what the conditions, never fly without connecting your speed bar!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks chris🙏👍🪂

[@chriscavanagh1347]

Up there with the very best GH videos

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you.

[@hejs1962]

Super that you go so much in details... we new beginners need it

[@leavesleyaviation]

🙏👍

[@jessesavoie6029]

I remember watching version 1 when I was converting to paragliding from Paramotoring. This video is even better. Ground handling in strong winds would scare me. Your video provided me with the proper tools I needed to feel confident and safe. I felt I now had good techniques allowing me to progress and discover my limits in a safe manner. For me it made quite a difference while I was training. Great stuff. Your work is well appreciated.

[@leavesleyaviation]

That's so good to hear Jesse,fly safe and maybe we will fly together one day.

[@melvinleggett727]

Mark you make ground handling an art form, after 30 years of flying i still found this interesting

[@leavesleyaviation]

hehe thank you Melvin hope it helps.

[@atonyd151]

Excellent video, Mark

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks tony

[@SushantKambli1]

Your video are very straightforward ,easy to understand even to non English person. Thanks for making such informative videos.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks.

[@texasdoug1273]

Wonderful presentation. I learned so much. Thank you!

[@eddierosario5864]

Awesome as always. Thanks!!!

[@wonderfulworldofWoody]

This would have to be the best intro to ground handling/paragliding I’ve seen. Great job Mark. You don’t don’t teach A’s and C’c in high winds? I always launch just as you’ve shown but I’m often told by others on launch that I should be using As and Cs. 🤔

[@leavesleyaviation]

🙏

[@leavesleyaviation]

To be fair A's & C's works fine took used to do it that way many moons back but find it a lot more simple my way because I can control the glider better, roll and pitch are easy this way.

[@CuCarrot7686]

Thank you for the video. I learnt a lot

[@johnnycarpenter1744]

Never even thought of flying but I just watched this entire video and couldn't stop you had my attention the hole time as if I were actually going to try this. I did learn that staying com is a big part of it. your ability to install convinces in a student is amazing

[@leavesleyaviation]

I must have some effect hehe!🪂

[@benparadude2028]

Marc’s videos are great for refresher training after a few weeks off of flying.

[@MrWho-vo2iu]

thx for your video , going to try your exercises tmrw

[@vicariousaviator9742]

Just watched this again. Superb instruction. Not CP yet and have had my wing a year and not flown. Just going to the field nearby to do some of this stuff now. I'm signed off for GH. Great stuff Marc😃😎

[@leavesleyaviation]

Good luck with it.👍🪂

[@josecobosjimenez3842]

Nice and awesome video. If I wasn't in sudan I will join you and your school. Thanks for showing your nice and pretty far big amazing work

[@DarrellMalick]

Beautiful flying day - great instruction! Cheers!

[@nomads483]

this is very educational and helpful for the beginners ground handling and kiting. keep it up...

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you.

[@78JCarter]

I learned a lot from this video that I can use for PPG and PG. Thank you for making it.

[@ParkourSchweiz]

Hello Marc I've been flying for two years now and I started to watch your videos very early. I think you are a great teacher and you helped me a lot to become a better pilot. I live in Switzerland close to the Alps and because of your groundhandling videos (and hours of training myself) I feel comfortable to launch from pretty tough places. Thank you for taking the time of your life to do this. Stay healthy Kevin

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks very much Kevin, my favourite place to fly in the world is Switzerland, love it there.

[@josecobosjimenez3842]

​@@leavesleyaviationyou should try the south of Spain. Nice place. I'm from there. I made long time ago paragliding and I'm doing back now with a nice school there when I'mon holiday. andfly parapente.nice nice and nice again your videos. I hope fly sometime with you and your people Hi from Sudán now

[@leavesleyaviation]

@@josecobosjimenez3842 Yes I like flying in spain a lot, one day we may meet in the clouds 🙏😉🪂

[@MrAreone]

That was a great refresher, thanks so much for doing the video thing. I’m a new pilot getting rustier by the day here on Vancouver Island . As I sit here in my garage working on the bikes ,listening to the pelting rain, your video made me stop everything and sit down and go to class. Too much fun, made me feel like I had a good wind day. Your new mic works so much better. Looking forward to travelling to your area someday.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Get back to your bikes now then...haha, let us know if you ever come over and you can fly with us.

[@jamesclarkson3009]

Absolutely brilliant video. The way you explain things makes it so much easier to understand. Very thorough. Subscribed!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Cheers James 👍❤️

[@mtmountainflyer9734]

This is such an awsome video! Cheers for this!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks

[@coolguy21420]

Even better than the first edition! Thanks again. My first wing will be here in a week and I’m beyond excited to get started!!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks for that, I was happy to delete V1 😄

[@Dynafet]

maaaaan.... you are the best 🙂

[@HoriaStancu]

Excellent advices, Marc! Thank you Sir!

[@doncucumber]

First time I heard (and see) Cobra landing. Genius! I always tend to use the breaks at that point instead of walk the wing as you show here. Thanks! I’m a new pilot (18 months flying) and I fly on the beach where is laminar wind but also sometimes is really windy, so this techniques are critical (cobra launching, the C’s to the hip, run to the wing after landing, killing the wing with the C’s,etc.). A good place to go to have this kind of exercises is in Ground Handling Challenge site. Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱!!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Hello Chile 🙏✋🪂

[@carlosgarcazon9711]

Thanks Marc for the video, very informative, easy to understand and follow. Thanks again. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@Dazza19746]

You are a marvellous teacher! You make it all logical and easy to understand ( for thick folk like me!). I’m super excited for my first lesson in a week or two ( weather) Sport looks awesome fun

[@hejs1962]

Super information, i like it alot😀

[@leavesleyaviation]

🙏

[@chrisdervin5420]

Excellent demo's

[@Graham_lee]

Love your style, you made me feel even more safe on the hill thank you

[@leavesleyaviation]

👊🪂

[@shanebrownrigg8632]

learned a lot,just got to put it in practice.see ya soon.

[@loums52]

Fantastic training review for me. Best wishes!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks Lou and have a fab Christmas.

[@johnfargher1]

Excellent instruction, thanks a lot buddy.

[@mitchsmith71]

Great stuff!

[@hagfishhagfish9274]

Hi Marc and Sian Great informative video as always. Thank you both sooo much for what you do. I'm currently doing my PG2 in New Zealand and your videos have helped a lot with the ground handling aspects and building confidence. Would be great to fly with you guys next time I'm over for a visit. 👍

[@leavesleyaviation]

Great stuff and all the best with your course, and anytime just message us.

[@raoulduke1914]

this was really good... great skills for when it gets winday! I just wish we had these beautiful grassy hills to practice on, here its thorn bushes or rocks : (

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you and hope it helps.🪂👍

[@alenkrancevic6149]

Hi sir thank you for this very useful video I am beginner in this sport and that is exactly what I whant to learn with my wing before I continue on next level Regards from Germany

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks buddy.

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

This is Great Information! Cheers!

[@Hemersonr]

thank you for this masterclass... precious tips... thanks for sharing

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you for the message.🪂

[@Lionheartsm]

Awesome video!!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks.

[@jonce2001]

Nice video mate Enjoyed the cobra landing!! Cheers

[@leavesleyaviation]

Nice one andy hope your well bro.

[@davidschmaus1]

Excellent video. Picked up a few tips I want to work on this weekend. Thanks mate!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Good luck with them.👍🙏🪂

[@alvarovp]

This is really helpful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 . Great video !

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you.

[@peterholleman7181]

Hey Marc, i just ordered my glider in 1,5 week I will pick it up, my course is starting March next year, i really like to do some ground practice with reasonable weather to gain some control before i start. Looking to your teachings I don’t see any danger as long I stay on the ground. Of course it’s my own responsibility but like to here your advice. Greetings from the flat Netherlands 😊 love your video, Peter

[@leavesleyaviation]

Well thats fab news that your are taking up the hobby, get some lessons with a pro ground handling so he or she can sign you to ground handle solo and still be insured.

[@peterholleman7181]

Thanks for your advice Marc🙏🏻 better to be insured indeed

[@clubsnapperuk]

great video, .13.44, that plane seemed very close to the ridge, were notams in place, looks to me like it didn't have to be there. I've myself have been caught out like this, random aircraft, very scary situation when you think about what if's

[@davewolfe5169]

Thank you

[@astrophiletrades]

Thank you so much!!

[@marceloneves117]

Graças , tava sentindo falta dos seus vídeos ,muito tempo sem tê-los bem vindo novamente.

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thank you Marcelo.🪂

[@candidoalcantara6718]

nice video

[@903lew]

Been flying for a few years and this was by far the best instruction on ground handling in general but cobra launches and -landings in particular. I mean, I’ve done my ground handling but never really thought much of it. But come a few weeks ago I was at a great launch in strong but flyable wings and I couldn’t fly. Why? Because I couldn’t cobra up in a safe way. I’ll just have to practice more :).

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks for the kind message.

[@marcopuerto2316]

SR thank very much

[@Jmfufghf]

Whoa you didn't connect the speedbar that can be a costly mistake. Maybe filming 3rd time is the charm. Gosh uk has amazing flying hills. In Oregon it's covered in tall trees or private property. Cheers

[@cw2126]

👍👍👍

[@CanaaniteRanger]

I saw the V1 before this .. and it was very good ... and I have to say .. you resemble the correct kind of teacher .. you do not assume that your student is reading what is on your mind .. you actually teaching the exact step by step and move by mope of the techniques you teach ... sadly I can not afford flying to where you are and enroll in your course .. am confident you are the teacher that can make my dream come true .. I want your advice on something .. if I may ... what do you think about buying some old beaten up 1000+ hours wing .. not to fly it .. but to practice ground handling with it .. would that be an affordably option for a person like me?!! ... One more thing .. if you ever come to Jordan (Middle East) .. remember you have a fan here :-)

[@leavesleyaviation]

First of all thank you for your kind words, Yes I totally understand not everyone can afford super nice gear, yes buying a beaten wing will work for sure, infact it will be so much harder because it will be beaten and tired that if you can master ground handling with it then when you do one day get something better you will have it easy 😂 I wish you all the best but please “DO NOT TRY AND FLY” Get a pro to teach you that bit. 🙏🪂👍

[@CanaaniteRanger]

@@leavesleyaviation Thank you for the reply .. sure I wouldn't try to fly before I get trained by a professional (Hopefully like you) one day ... thank you again for the advice ... It'll be a great fun to para-glide here in Jordan .. imagine Petra ... Jerash ... Kerak Castel ... :-)

[@climb315]

Thank you!

[@p66pur]

Fuckin awesome vidio...... this is where you need to be!!! Best ground training video I've seen!!

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks very much that means a lot.👍👊🪂

[@robertstarbuck4184]

Great content, thanks! and what a lovely flying site.. so much space for ground handling. Where is it?

[@leavesleyaviation]

It's our school training site in Shropshire UK.

[@marcopuerto2316]

Thanks!

[@Stephane1995]

Thanks for the great videos! One thing I'm having a bit of trouble with is the influence of twisting your hips when kiting (facing the wing). How much would this influence the wing?

[@leavesleyaviation]

It helps a lot if you can face the way your going for sure, just twist and face the way your walking and you will find it much better.

[@robertoschneider5198]

Hi Marc, I’ve just watch your vídeo and I love it , and subscribe, I’m from Santos - Brazil and I started to fly 3 years ago. Where do. You fly? Meibe I can meet you personaly and fly with you. Tks

[@leavesleyaviation]

Thanks buddy, mainly UK but next year June / July I will be guiding in france lake annecy.

[@lraaij7104]

@ the groundhandeling I love your explanations and follow you for a wile now. A Q: how you get for instance the wingtip touch the ground to get it u again? And what is the effect to open your body to the side? Please react in a PM . Regards Sleeke

[@leavesleyaviation]

Not 100% sure what you mean, I think you mean how to get the wing back up from the tip touching the ground!! If yes then all you do is move your body towards the low wing tip while pulling that same break, so if your facing the wing and the right side is touching the ground..... just walk right while pulling with right hand, that's it! hope this helps. Marc

[@lraaij7104]

@@leavesleyaviation Hi Marc, sorry for my English. What I mean is, how do you manage to deliberately get the tip to the ground. I was looking over and over your videos but can’t analyse it from the pictures. When I am practicing by under walking the wing and breaking I can manage. But the tip on the ground happens in my case spontaneous 🤔, i know i am doing it myself but do not know how? And I want to play more and have better controle here in Holland. I am a licensed pilot, but never learned this at the flying school. And when I am in Austria/Italy, in the mountains i want to stay as long as possible in the air. ( can you blame me, as from the flat Netherlands 😁😁) What you explained was obvious an very good explained in your tutorials. Thanks upfront for your time and effort.

[@leavesleyaviation]

@@lraaij7104 Ok understand, so when the wing is above you, if you pull left hand the wing will go to your right, just before the wing gets close to the ground stop pulling left hand and maybe pull a small amount of right hand “But not for long” you will see the wing tip will stay there with gentle inputs at the correct time, I taught 2 pilots from the netherlands just before christmas, if you can find them on here rainout will show you as he was getting good at it before he left my school.

[@lraaij7104]

@@leavesleyaviation thank you very much. Yes I saw Rainoud his or actually your video 👍🏻.

[@bobmiller5077]

Hi Marc What do you do to the controls to tilt one wingtip down before you show the correction procedure?

[@leavesleyaviation]

Just simply apply a brake and the wing will start to fall the opposite side.👍🪂

[@alejandroyasinacostameza281]

hello Marc, what kind of glider would you recommend to star practicing acro? amazing videos, best regards from Mexico

[@leavesleyaviation]

I would not know what to say buddy, 30 odd years ago I learnt all my stuff on my standard wing then moved onto a free style u turn for a while but here in the UK we don't have the best situations for aero.

[@alejandroyasinacostameza281]

@@leavesleyaviation thank you for answering me Marc, great great videos I am learning every day, best regards Alex

[@RaymondDixon-i8k]

I learn a lot from you,thanks. Where is your base and contact details please

[@leavesleyaviation]

Shropshire UK www.leavesleyaviation.com

[@drewlawrence696]

Gets a ‘sub’ from me…and I kite a lot :)

[@leavesleyaviation]

🙏👍

[@99problemsbutafishaintone35]

Awesome Thanks