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Title: Now this... I'd try
Post by: Marcus on June 05, 2015, 08:08:59 AM

(http://i.imgur.com/ayxCdO8.gif)

Title: Re: Now this... I'd try
Post by: WendyL on June 05, 2015, 08:27:38 AM

Nice one :thumbs

Title: Re: Now this... I'd try
Post by: Biggles 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.

Title: Re: Now this... I'd try
Post by: Marcus on June 05, 2015, 09:35:20 AM

Quote from: Biggles 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.

Be something like this I'd imagine.

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgcvBK2YJM0#)

Title: Re: Now this... I'd try
Post by: Nigel 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

Title: Re: Now this... I'd try
Post by: Lionel on June 05, 2015, 10:47:33 AM

The quality of the eye candy is directly proportional to the number of alcoholic drinks consumed.

Title: Re: Now this... I'd try
Post by: Nigel on June 05, 2015, 12:16:11 PM

Quote from: Lionel on June 05, 2015, 10:47:33 AM

The quality of the eye candy is directly proportional to the number of alcoholic drinks consumed.

That is so so true.. :eek.................................................................... :wht11

Title: Re: Now this... I'd try
Post by: saaz 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

Title: Re: Now this... I'd try
Post by: West Aussie Glen on June 05, 2015, 04:26:24 PM

This looks a lot safer

https://downunder.iflyworld.com/what-is-ifly/the-flying-experience

If you are ever anywhere near Penrith Rugby Leagues Club go and have a look, truly amazing.

Not sure if my stomach could handle it.

Title: Re: Now this... I'd try
Post by: Totgas on June 05, 2015, 09:29:09 PM

Now this is really, really safe,

http://gizmodo.com/5169495/man-builds-747-flight-simulator-in-his-warehouse-earns-guinness-record (http://gizmodo.com/5169495/man-builds-747-flight-simulator-in-his-warehouse-earns-guinness-record)

Title: Re: Now this... I'd try
Post by: Brian on June 06, 2015, 08:01:38 AM

Biggles referencing his 'undercarriage ' hilarious