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Now this... I'd try
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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2015, 08:27:38 AM »
Nice one :thumbs
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Re: Now this... I'd try
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2015, 09:30:17 AM »
Looks much more like something I'd try before I ever did hang-gliding. I like the rigidity of this structure.  Of course the landings could be more difficult than a hang glider.  You'd really need to get you under-carriage running at touchdown unless, of course, you do a leg-up landing on its belly.
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Re: Now this... I'd try
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2015, 09:35:20 AM »
Looks much more like something I'd try before I ever did hang-gliding. I like the rigidity of this structure.  Of course the landings could be more difficult than a hang glider.  You'd really need to get you under-carriage running at touchdown unless, of course, you do a leg-up landing on its belly.


Be something like this I'd imagine.

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Re: Now this... I'd try
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2015, 10:11:24 AM »
MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmm not for me, unless there's someone else driving and some eye candy to bring me a drink every 10 minutes I`ll pass.........................................................................2 wheels on ground any day.......................... :wht11
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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2015, 10:47:33 AM »
The quality of the eye candy is directly proportional to the number of alcoholic drinks consumed.
 

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« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2015, 12:16:11 PM »
The quality of the eye candy is directly proportional to the number of alcoholic drinks consumed.

That is so so true.. :eek.................................................................... :wht11
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Re: Now this... I'd try
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2015, 03:12:59 PM »
Looking at the sheer drop from the hang gliding platform at eungella, I think I do have some respect for heights, enough not to jump From a great height anyway
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Re: Now this... I'd try
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2015, 04:26:24 PM »
This looks a lot safer

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Re: Now this... I'd try
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2015, 08:01:38 AM »
Biggles referencing his 'undercarriage ' hilarious 
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