Paragliding: Windy takeoffs

Here are some tips and tricks for windy days. Hope it will help you understand how to control wing in windy conditions and how to stay safe. Important is to keep calm , stop fighting glider. In strong winds your imputs should be gentle then you can control your glider !
Please learn step by step!
Do not go straight out on windy days !
Stay safe and enjoy your flying guys :D
#paragliding #tutorial
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[@markmcgoveran6811]

I love this channel. It fits my attitude perfectly. I don't panic very easy and I don't think I will ever be good at this. We have a forward launch a reverse launch and everybody admits we have those.There's really no name for the kind of launch I will be doing. I'm going to set up in a place where there's room to drag on the ground for about 50 m in every direction. Just keep launching even if it's dragging me, on the ground.

[@tuayruangyot6281]

THE BEST!! paragliding Channel in youtube.

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you, but on youtube are better PG chanels ;)

[@idahoduckhunter]

I agree with Tuay -- yours are the most approachable though.

[@PeterHoldy]

:D Thank you.

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you so much guys ! Glad my videos helping you to fly and stay safe at same time :D all the best !

[@alexpilotosx16]

YEAH!!!

[@robertlemarechal5684]

I have just passed myself and I'm not being negative about your vids as I find them very helpful. One of my instructors shouted at me for a whole day and it didn't help just got me mad and frustrated which made things worse. Any help us newbies can get for free is amazing so keep going 👍🏻

[@PeterHoldy]

I shout only if they are in troubles. I know what you mean. We had Polish instructor for day with us and he was constantly shouting, i was mad because of him 🤣 I always try to explain everything calm. Cheers 👍

[@romankingswell8314]

@@PeterHoldy haha, Andrew was teaching me, see us on the video 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHrSemasrb2HfrM

[@markmcgoveran6811]

@@PeterHoldy I'm with you on the shouting thing. If you yell all the time it doesn't mean anything. If you speak calmly most of the time and you yell when the person is getting in trouble they will pick up on the tone of your voice and maybe see the trouble in time.

[@panther-xc8929]

This was really helpful and thank you! Expert advice for sure! Thanks bud!

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you for watching and learning with me 👍 glad you find it useful . Take care fly safe 🙏

[@heatherhuckstep1246]

Hi Peter. Great video! Your videos are very informative and your technique is easier to follow. It's also nice to see someone who obviously enjoys his hobby. I have always wanted to fly but did not have the time, I will be taking a course in Tennessee in the up coming years and hopefully we'll cross paths in the near future. Fly safe

[@PeterHoldy]

If my dream will become true , of course we will fly together ;) all the best and you have to fly !!! Once you try , you will never stop!

[@MuraKun]

Now that I've done a few flights myself, and started ground handling to do reverse launches, I can appreciate how masterful you are when you are ground handling, is like watching a kung fu master defeating anyone coming at them. One day I hope to be half as good as you are! Once I get there I'll try to catch up!

[@PeterHoldy]

If you wish to be good with GH you have to control yourself not a wing as some people think. It is about self control, if you will realize that you will master your GH ;)

[@monkeyonstrings3417]

always enjoy your tips! hanks for posting Peter. That looks like an easy fun place to fly!

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you ;) yes that site is quiet easy to fly ;)

[@peterkemp4372]

HI Peter, thanks for continuing to put these videos out, nice to visualise what is being taught and watching your student's trying to do it, very interesting, thanks again, and happy flying.

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you for staying and watching this chanel ;) appreciate it ;)

[@rzayalvac3445]

Lovely instructor, Lovely students, Lovely wings, Lovely hill, lovely wind. I mean Lovely vid😊👌🤣

[@PeterHoldy]

😜🤣 Thank you 😊

[@meganpotter2095]

Timely tips Peter. this is just what I needed. I think I made every one of those mistakes at least twice on Sunday as it's very gusty in New Zealand right now. I am determined to nail this so I can fly more, not just when it's perfect. Thank you!

[@PeterHoldy]

;)Every one include me , we did same mistakes ;) Now you will have summer down NZ ;) So keep safe and all the best! Enjoy airtime;)

[@iamnoant]

Peter, I love your videos. They helped me a lot in my learning. Excellent presentation. I watched all them multiple times. Would love "more on active flying in the air", "finding thermals and thermaling" and more tutorials in the future from you. Thanks a lot for helping new pilots by producing such excellent videos.

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you mate ! Yes i will do more videos, but it will take a time as i love to fly every day but UK weather and my work saing no ;) Take care !

[@iamnoant]

@@PeterHoldy Peter, I got my P2 rating (USHPA) last month. I'm close to 10 hrs of flight time now. Here we don't have hills, all flatlands. We tow launch. I was able to do some thermaling. One flight lasted 40 mins, another one 35 mins and a few in 20+ mins so far. We do have a slope, almost flat, low slope 17 meters elevation by 117 meters distance. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3uVoXeNaZJ5btk goo.gl/maps/yeYqunVdDp72 . I go kite at this location when the winds are

[@PeterHoldy]

50.690098, -2.676824 copy this to google maps and you will get that location. I think will be so tricky and realy hard to try fly that site you send to me. Maybe i will be able to just fly it in super strong winds , but it will be so dangerous as that place have lots of trees and building. so will really rotory everywhere. I think no possible for mortals :D

[@PeterHoldy]

As i can see from pictures and 3D views , that side is ideal for ground handling :D but no realy for any flying. But if i will visit one day that site i will try to fly it :D promise :D

[@iamnoant]

@@PeterHoldy yes, I like the art hill for kiting. Your training hill is very nice too, I see no trees there on hill top :D If you visit St Louis, drinks on me. We are a small group here, 8 pilots and one more new student for now.

[@vasylpetrykanyn1990]

Hi Peter! You are doing a really great job! Thanks for the videos, you are awesome!

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you for watching and learning with me 👍

[@alexvanbuggenhout3114]

Very good, good tips, clear.

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you 👍

[@riconjos]

Excellent! Thank you for the tips!

[@PeterHoldy]

You are welcome, thank you ;)

[@CharlesAuran]

lmao bro got yeeted over that fence

[@suesun7072]

Thanks for you amazing ground handling videos Peter! A am at the beginning of paragliding. Though I was a ATPL pilot till the doc grounded me due to hearing issues and tinnitus. I think the biggest hurdle to overcome for me personally is not to follow natural instincts while having the breaks in my hand. As you pointed out, it only makes things worse! I think I might buy me a cheap EN-B wing and harness without check for ground handling training in many conditions before I start my A - License training. Fly save... Sue

[@PeterHoldy]

That is really sad that you can not fly Big Airliners ! I can not imagine how difficult it is for you ! How many years did you fly as ATPL pilot and what airliner if i can ask ? Definitely paragliding is best for your mind. It will keep you in the clouds ! Best place you can be !

[@suesun7072]

@@PeterHoldy I was flying business jets. Sadly it wasn't long after I got my ATPL license ( better said: ATPL theory & CPL license) that I had this accident, laid 2 weeks in coma and had an hearing loss. I really miss the feeling of letting go of all the earthy stuff when free flying with a Cessna 172. It was like meditation. I think even if I hear not that well today, and won't be able to keep up with the sometimes heavy workload of a commercial cockpit, paragliding will give me this feeling of being one with nature. Maybe even more then a Cessna ever could have!

[@PeterHoldy]

Paragliding gives you proper freedom like a bird! You can touch the clouds smell thermals all yours 5 senses will be in heaven ! But planes connect you to with world! So best is do both! ❤

[@suesun7072]

@@PeterHoldy I will find peace with just the later! ;)

[@PeterHoldy]

Yes will take it time !

[@a.b.n.5447]

That's exactly the kind of instruction I'd need and not on such a steep slope as two weeks ago when I attended a taster day. One time in the air, out of 7 attempts... LOL Well, not bad for a grandmother, though, and I loved, loved, loved being in the air, albeit for only a short distance and landing. Should really have had your advice and instructions in advance :-) Mild concussion could have been avoided ;-) :-)

[@PeterHoldy]

Do not worries :D you will work it out :D and you will enjoy every single time in the air :D Where you did your tester day if i can ask ?

[@a.b.n.5447]

It took place in Central Switzerland. Flying was so wonderful. The rest was good company, a good laugh and a lesson in physics, I'd call it :-)

[@RCCanuck]

Once again...another great video. Thx

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you ;)

[@bisitis]

Hi Peter, everything you are saying is right, but I am quite shocked, that you are letting those people with almost no obvious experience to handle their wings in such a strong conditions w/o basic equipment - gloves. As well, for students I recommend to get really good boots with ankle support. This might not sound useful, but think twice - it's always cheaper to spend maybe 150EUR for good boots and 50 EUR for proper gloves than get in hospital with burnt fingers or broken ankle. Fly safe :)

[@PeterHoldy]

Good point;) try fly safe as possible with students, just experience students have choice do bit windy takeoffs. Look bad on video but we are safe as poss. ;)

[@vmlinuxz]

Awesome video. I have my ground handling good enough for strong winds on the plains, now I need to find a nice hill. I wisg had a good trainer like you for pg!

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you;)

[@syllevine]

Very well done! Helped me a lot.

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you ;)

[@FlyPhiGuy]

I like the editing. Discuss then show the video and repeat. Quite useful.

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you ;) glad you like it , take care ;)

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Great area for training Cheers, Patrick

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you Patric, happy Xmas & New year;)

[@RedlabsTV]

Thanks hope i had seen your tips before yesterday. Now it hurts... next time i try to be more focus and dont panic.

[@PeterHoldy]

🤣 no worries, one day you will get it right. Just remember , always keep flying wing then care about other stuff 😋 take care!

[@YankeeinSC1]

Great content Peter!

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you ;)

[@frosty2331]

another good vid mate keep it up see you soon buddy

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you Ricky ;) we have to fly together, do some wing kissing in the air ;) Take care.

[@praveenmallar]

Thanks for nice explanations

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you ;)

[@sayhellochica4352]

Thank you for an awesome tutorial on ground handling!!! I love that you emphasize Don’t Panic & Fly the Wing...2 of the most important elements of successful & safe ground handling! @girlsparaglide

[@PeterHoldy]

:D yes 2 important thinks :D glad you like this video, stay safe !! wish you and lots of flying.

[@joel.fuchs_]

I can't belive this guy is teaching

[@PeterHoldy]

We are just humans, no one is 100% perfect. Sorry to see that you seeing it wrong way

[@pggheenglanduk2837]

Joel Fuchs, I fully understand that there is a near paralized or death issue here... this clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXmtgmx7lKyAqaM but why don't you just share your knowledge/skills if you got one? instead of """I can't 'beliEve' this guy is teaching"""??? I/we share our PGGHe skills free-of-charge as I/we are sick/tired watching these people dying due to lack of "PGGH active piloting skills". We all commit mistakes. Now, if this enthusiastic trainee instructor commited a very deadly instruction to his/her student, then this is the right time for you to share your PGGHe skills if you got one. If you don't have a skills, I'll teach you on how to gain one... free-of-charge. 4f1hmr

[@adievidamourflyingdonkey7883]

Love it love it love it

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you Adie, hope you will fly Friday ;

[@adievidamourflyingdonkey7883]

Peter Holdy looking good for me tomorrow

[@kentheteaman]

Hi Peter, I am 54 and like every 50 years must do - I have picked up paragliding !!! Everyone is in horror but I am going around with a big smile ! I would not have taken it WITHOUT YOUR video help. Now I need to come and spend few days with you for training, fellow. Is it possible? regards, ken

[@PeterHoldy]

If you are close to Devon, you can join FlyingFrenzy.com where i am trainy instructor. And we can help you with your flying ;) no problem ! Thank you for watching and do not give up !

[@YankeeinSC1]

54 is too old 😀

[@pggheenglanduk2837]

@@YankeeinSC1 paraglidergroundhandlingexerciseuk.wordpress.com/2019/03/03/youngsters-pensioners-disabled-pg-pilots/

[@captainoates7236]

@@YankeeinSC1 Idiot! I run 4mins 50 for a 10k and climb mountains and I'm 59. Learning to paraglide now. Age is just a number.

[@YankeeinSC1]

Captain Oates Why am I an idiot? I’m not the one without a sense of humor.

[@Dave82012]

Best video yet! Hope to meet you soon so you can help with my training :)

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you, will be lovely to meet you ;)

[@Dave82012]

Am getting the training sorted this winter with Andrew!

[@PeterHoldy]

Lovely so see you there :D

[@Mr.AG.]

Useful information, thank you. I would like to learn to fly as well. Starting from next year (every year I am saying like that) but this time definitely .. I would like to ask, how many weekends approximately is flyable in UK per year in your practice? I`m not rich enough to go abroad few times a year to have a nice weather to fly..

[@PeterHoldy]

UK is not that bad, you can fly any time + winters as well. Best is after spring or after summer as conditions are more stable and nice, find your local school give them call and you will find, learning to fly is much easier. If is good weather and if you are good in 2 weeks time you will be qualifide Club pilot.

[@rakeshpathak250]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you 🙏

[@ShahidKhan-pt7ko]

Very dangras studant hahahaha nice video amazing

[@PeterHoldy]

Thank you 😉

[@shanbanaan8095]

peter, whats the differens between sitting and lying in harness, seems to me like lying might be mush more comfort and aerodynamic, i have seen some video's with people flying with all types of harness.

[@PeterHoldy]

Classic open harness are good for beg. pilots as you have legs ready for landing, but they usualy create more drag that lying harness. I preffer lying harness as they are more confortable for long flying but tricky to go in and out! And you do not feel cold wind in side;) Lying harness are more aerodynamic so better performance! Do not recommend lying harness for beg. pilots. Hope i answer your question ;)

[@vmp4351]

Nice bro. ill see u in slovakia and maybe Venice:-)))

[@PeterHoldy]

If everything will go right , i hoping to fly Venice beggining of October ;)

[@vmp4351]

i know u told me but we go paragliding too:-)

[@LeeThomas-1]

Peter are you a qualified BHPA instructor ?

[@PeterHoldy]

Yes i am BHPA TI instructor ;)

[@joel.fuchs_]

🙈

[@Aziz_Cinematographer]

Where can I visit you guys ? I am in Germany

[@PeterHoldy]

If you will head to UK for holidays then we are flying in Dorset. 👍

[@parapentemoamoa6109]

Gracias Peter y a los alumnos por las demostraciones en el tutorial. El sitio de la escuela muestra excelentes condiciones. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5PcpZSipadmidk

[@transilvaniak8485]

How do you find the students that do not listen to you? They either do not hear you, or are plain dumb and try their own stuff while paying you to teach them...

[@PeterHoldy]

It is simple , if someone is in panic mode then hearing is off. So i understand it. You need to cream and hope they will reset mind 😉

[@transilvaniak8485]

@@PeterHoldy True! Panic mode.... when everything freezes, reason is out of reach and auto-pilot kicks in... Had a scary moment this winter when a gust picked me above the trees in one second, while skying with my speed wing... My auto-pilot> God help me and don't stall the wing!

[@PeterHoldy]

@@transilvaniak8485 yes you said it right , auto mod or panic mode. Many people heard me talk to them in radio but they said. Peter i heard everything but i did nothing 😂 so that why we doing step by step. We programming their autopilot 🙏

[@TheCominghome]

Kill the wing? should be called how to kill the guy with no clue along with all the students.

[@PeterHoldy]

Sure🙂

[@joel.fuchs_]

The wind is way to strong for these bigginer pilots

[@pggheenglanduk2837]

The key to "safety" is to master PGGHe for strong wind "back riser controls" (and not that deadly/evil brake toggles) - proven. That is the only way to prevent serious accident and preserve life. - 4f1hmr

[@leslielugosi]

@@pggheenglanduk2837 I absolutely agree. Really need to faced to stronger wind even in the beginning phase.

[@alkaiosavdelas8053]

Hello..some instructional mistakes while students being drugged...

[@PeterHoldy]

Sometimes it happens , i always trying improve my skills 🙏

[@robertlemarechal5684]

Stop shouting at your students fella.. help them there nervous

[@PeterHoldy]

That shouting is helping as they brain is to busy from beginning. Always when they are in troubles and you shout they will start focusing on your helping commands 😉 Difficult to judge from videos , you need be there to understand. Cheers for comment ;)