SkyPuppets LimitVoodoo Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I've been playing around with my Chiroptera glider a little. Making up my own flight patterns and figures is great fun, but I'm wondering if there are any glider-specific tricks I could be practicing..... I've searched around a bit, and read mention of the "Flat Spin", but I have yet to see one performed. I think. Know of any glider tricks?? Please post them here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 You've heard right on the flat spin!! Try doing 360*s as close to the ground as you can!! It's sort of a pull 180* and see if it'll go all the way around!! Start by letting it travel in an up and over, then as it flies away, let it get close to earth! Then give it a pull! You're missing out on some cool videos over on FB! Several groups over there dedicated to gliders!! Another is a tight line dive with a flare out! Most gliders will accelerate on a tight line and dive a bit! Do that and just as it runs outta height, slack some line to let it flare!! I might have some advantage using a wand like I do, but here are a couple of "tricks"!! PS: I also do a copy of JB's "Tornado" with a glider!! Again I use a wand to do 360* turns around and around myself, only changing speed as I travel!! PSS: I got a Chiroptera on order from Will!! So any ideas that you have, are greatly welcomed!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPuppets LimitVoodoo Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Cool man, thanks!! I'll be working on flat spins if I can just find a place to fly indoors...... (working on it). Tried a Flat Spin at my local field, and the line snagged the grass every time I brought 'er down low to the ground for a try. I'm going to try to get it to dive next time I fly; I think I've got the "flare" down a bit already No no no!! I'm in full control when the line is so slack I can use it to jump rope Thanks Wayne! Anyone else have any glider trick suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Watson Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 One of my favorites is something that I've seen Paul de Bakker do in many occasions with the skate. If you fly the kite with the nose pointed straight up and the sail loaded, give a small tug, then release, to get the kite to reach an apex, then glide toward you for a catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPuppets LimitVoodoo Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 I'm going to try to catch my Chiroptera next time I take it out. Thanks for the description! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Here's an example of the glide Watty described... 1:05 in the video. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 First time noticing that the timeline shows a picture as you "rewind" the video and watch over!! Something new?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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