The Art of Launching

[@sergiohsam]

As I remember this day, all the good pilots launched without no problem. We had a very good 82 km task with the start opening at 02:30 PM, 92 pilots on goal and the winner did it in 01:40 hr. So, it's not fair to judge the organization because an edited video. Andradas Cup organization is one of the best in the world.

[@NCPPGpilot]

With those winds, It seems like abstract art.

[@drumatic86]

ever heard of the cobra start ?? ..

[@derdesdemden1234]

It surprises me no accidents accured.

[@66Airborne]

Many competitors have a bad ground-handling, despite they are flying good and fast, they have a bad control feeling to their gliders. As a result, you can see such movies when the conditions becomes difficult.

[@andrelbecker]

I was there as well and was a very good day to fly....strong...but very good day !!! First thin...was a national championship so....we had many good pilots over there !!! Best Championship ever...more then 545 km in 7 days...DO YOU WANT MORE LOL...

[@PetrPolach]

this is insane, i would never ever start in wind conditions like this!!!

[@vil64]

It looks like a very difficult conditions with those high aspect wings. Obviously, those commenting, these guys can't fly have either never tried the sport before or simply have no idea how hard it is to take off in such turbulent windy weather.

[@Honorarkonsul1081]

wow what a smart community of paragliders down there in brazil. hope none of them got greater future plans.

[@Flyfever]

Now that is what I call thermic! And having massive balls! Great video, really enjoyed it.

[@commandro]

most of them are experienced paragliders but taking off in strong winds requires different techniques. here in holland soaring is very populair among gliders, learning to start facing the glider and to "kite" your glider in high winds is a must. though not required handling if you want to have your licence because it still based on mountain flying where normal take-off is the standard procedure. only reverse start is briefly dealt with.

[@uliflieger]

Those Starting conditions are tooo dangerous also for experienced pilots!! They are all crazy!!

[@lucasalles]

This year Proof of Campinas (105 miles) which took off 140 pilots and 63 arrived at GOL. It really was a spectacular year of flight, with optimal condition. Neste ano Prova de Campinas ( 105 km) onde decolaram 140 pilotos e 63 chegaram no GOL. Realmente foi um ano espetacular de voo, com otima condicao.

[@GaryMcKie]

Looks like a training day for a bunch of students!!

[@parapilot1453]

You know this is old when the comp pilots arent flying pod

[@tomkooymans9068]

Völlig überfordert

[@TheAirsoftmarten]

So experienced they can't even get off the ground without struggling.

[@bankslord]

cheers for the constructive and positive comment...

[@vortex_un]

There is a cumulus up on the take of point...Do you think that could be a reason for turbulance?

[@wolfgangschermuly3884]

If you are flying constantly over 20 -30 years, you may encounter a few times take-off conditions, that are really appreciable.

[@MasteringParagliding]

@tyronius12 It looks well over 20kmh, I'd say closer to 30kmh in the gusts. Look at the gliders parked in the wind. They are comp wings from the time and trim is easily 38-39kmh. Unless you mean 20 Mph, then I agree totally. Only for the brave ;)

[@prawynieprawy]

Look Look!!! at this!!! The Hang Glider pilot start and take off... every single try...!!!!

[@williamminaandes-4f1hmr71]

They were well respected competition pilots majority have had hundreds or even thousands of flying hours. The error is obvious and remedy is too simple to implement. These pilots knew the rule of thumb that during high wind, brake control is too deadly dangerous to use and should not be touched at all time during initial takeoff launch sequence specially approx 20+MPH wind with obvious lift. They knew that C or C/D riser is the only control for high wind takeoff - why did they not use it? Because majority of us don't have time to master PG ground handling. Majority of PG pilots will not waste their time travelling long distance, going up the hill just for ground handling - they want to fly straight away. REMEDY: We don't need to go that far because we can do ground handling locally. A perfect location for PGGH exercise is in an area with powerful rotors/vortex, gusts and even dust devils etc - this is the only way to simulate deadly turbulence within PG launching area or on-air... and it should be in the park with tons of obstacles that will trigger change of wind attitude once being hit by powerful wind. Trust me... we're not going to start ground handling in this type of dynamic area if we think we can't afford to handle the situation - if it's too strong "based on our skills", get out of the park right away - that's the first very important life saving lesson/experience that we can treasure forever - so pack the wing up and let's go home or wait until we can handle the force of nature "based on our skills" ;-) Enjoy the hobby and keep safe, always. 73

[@yoshyoka]

@thermalf : true and you even fly faster and further.. BUT: try to hike, or even better to climbe, with a hang glider on your back, try to bring it up on a small mountain road, pack it to fly to an other country or just try to pull the emrgency without getting hurt. In other words, if getting to the take off is less than convenient, allthough I lohe the hanglider, I still go for my paraglider.

[@erica1509]

todos os pilotos q decolaram estao de parabens !muito bom.

[@dedefuori2]

its not a matter of being pretty. Its a matter of being safe for yourself and others. The competition should start from takeoff, like 60 seconds penalty for bad takeoffs. This is a good way to improve safety

[@stanmancam]

There are some cameos here in this vid. Talk about rough condtions. enjoyed the vid cheers

[@gorila018]

"Problem" is that you have strong thermal lift on the takeoff, and it is difficult to launch, but when you solve that problem, you will have great weather to fly with many thermals

[@dwightbernheimer331]

Strong steady winds are one thing. Strong squirrely unstable winds are another thing. I don't care how professional You Think... You Are...

[@PetrPolach]

I would never ever start in conditions like this

[@Rednuts142]

What's that music?

[@Svenneke78]

Very funny video! And reactions are even more funny! Well, as I can read; the pilots who were there had fun and a good flyingday, so, why be negative? Nice video, makes me think about my launching in the dunes, he he.

[@alfredo0474]

Classica giornata di volo a Castelluccio di Norcia :-)

[@bobflyman]

I was taught, if you need launch support, (ie if conditions are too strong) you shouldn't be launching?

[@rodrigooelke]

Que locura ventania !!!!!!!!!!!

[@EmersonBarcos]

Andradas não é assim!!! Aconteceu que neste dia o vento estava muito forte. Andradas é uma das melhores rampas que nós temos no Brasil, um lugar muito gostoso de voar.

[@LucasGabriel-kk2nj]

é Brasil, Brasil tem um voo muito gostoso. O melhor lugar para voo livre é nosso, nordeste na veia!!!

[@tincholimonada]

porque arriesgan tanto en despegar bajo condiciones tan incontrolables?? Porque es una international cup? no lo entiendo

[@albedran2]

The winner was the only one without any broken bones?

[@iamunderyourbed97i]

Can someone tell me what's going on with the red glider dangling around at 5:57 ? Looks like there is no one in the harness.

[@tyronius12]

That glider got picked up by a dust devil. The owner almost got it when it started to come down, but it got picked up again😂

[@crador99]

If they cant control their gliders on the ground how will they do it in the air...

[@PetrPolach]

I would never ever start in coditions like this.

[@michaelcapponi2]

5:48 is a pretty good decking

[@thermalf]

Try hang gliding. Much safer with fixed frame of light aluminum and carbon.

[@uni000ver000sal]

I thought you needed adequate ground handling skills?

[@sandrainthesky1011]

There was a lot of bad technique but those conditions were simply insane! Everyone getting plucked, no time for speed bar, gusts from different directions. I would have packed up my wing after watching that for a few minutes. Not worth getting injured over.

[@monicabarboza]

Bonita muito linda

[@MrNkai]

only few experts pilots could fly in thoses strong conditions... However they've taken off, I have to say : wow, how much pressure do you have guys to fly that day... Personnally I wouldn't fly that day ;)

[@mihajlo777]

Yo thanks bro :)

[@robde-e-e]

I think these boys and girls make 2 common mistakes. They should first put the parapente completely above their heads before making the turn. And they should not sit down right after takeoff but wait till their hight is about 10 meters, so when they go down they don't tipp over but can correct themselves. Learnt that in parapenteschool first lessons...

[@LeuenbergerP]

Kobrastart???

[@Marques_239]

Theres some strong winds there :D

[@chunko21]

Amazing, check out Mr White helmet.

[@bankslord]

Must be a pain untagling them, i fly a 3.6m powerkite and i have enough bother with that!

[@3centsmckenna]

what r the wind speeds cause im 14 and i can ground handle my wing better

[@fluppi7543]

Doubt you can handle a high performance wing (some still prototypes) like you do with your EN-A wing ;-)

[@3centsmckenna]

my wing is an old wing so it has not that much stability when ground handeling

[@2008urubu]

Doidêêêêêra !!!!!!

[@benjaminseeberger5100]

damn all this people think they can't fly, this is a fucking pro Competition worh fucking en D wings in fucking turbulent conditiond, and everybody says i can ground handle my wing better than these guys, yes maybe an En A wing with similar wind!!!!

[@SurvivalSquirrel]

And then in the news... "he was an experienced pilot". Risk your life for a few points or money? This is just stupid!

[@skysurferuk]

Take offs are optional...

[@ubialijuni]

lol I'd pull harder on the Cs than on the As. Or probably just pack the wing up and grab a 6-pack instead.

[@jeffturner2693]

you have sense though

[@rimwithbrim]

one would have to be pretty brave (or stupid) to launch in conditions like that!

[@FernandoMattana]

tudoo locoo hehe

[@jimmypiper1966]

Why are all these students on high performance wings...looks a bit dangerous!!!

[@Rhautz]

SHOWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! FORT HUG Rosan Garcia

[@nordrott]

I see a lot of guys commenting on how stupid these pilots are, but I guess these guys are pro's taking off in conditions (and with wings) that would kill normal people. Those are not safe weather conditions for ME to fly in that's for sure.

[@maxmorrien]

It's a pity that sttill the most competitionpilots (and other) can fly but can not start .But they are to pride or lazy to learn groundhandeling in rough conditions . We start a tandem in these conditions without a/c technique.or a competition glider even with 6 Bfr.

[@svesom]

Why in this world has the Compettion Organisation started this Task????????? Are they not knowing that it is to strong Wind to fly?? And why the Pilots don't tell them this??????????????

[@andrewscott6805]

i guess all these "artist" havent learnt about C and D riser launches.

[@michalparaglider]

Super!!! Great video... (>x

[@flyrcm]

Too crowded, too windy.

[@Kounglou]

ROFLMAO haha really if you come from kiting/kitesurfing this looks as such a huge fail but is soo funny to watch. Just launch some meters dowhill and will make it so much more easy, then just pull them break and let it carry you uphill in the stronger wind then rise. Such a pitty they all competitors 0.o

[@albedran2]

Tooooooo much everything

[@SimchSLO]

crazy :)

[@GroovieB]

You can not be excellent pilot if you start at these conditions...

[@mihajlo777]

You can't fly powerkite...

[@ODISSSSSS]

0:26

[@Tor.G]

Mye av det meste... de fleste av mine takeoffs er bedre enn de fleste vist på videoen.. da må de som var der være ganske ferske..

[@spamstoper3]

5*****

[@dillonbrian]

Glad I don't fly with this bunch!

[@TherealGwaihir]

Two words: Shit show. The launch window should have been much earlier & with people hucking like that, they should have cut their losses and canned the task.

[@saprkie21]

i dont get it..why the heck none of the pilots have control over their wings.. hold your B lines people!! this is not art of launching this is stupidity of launching.

[@janosparag]

lol

[@rapidius]

Que horror...

[@noedevey1867]

heuu c'est moi ou la plupart sont vraiment très mauvais ?

[@kaniamos]

i dont see any art here. Competition pilots should know better to launch

[@PetrPolach]

I would never ever start in conditions like this.