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Everyone has got an opinion so lets hear from those of you that live in San Diego who the best instructor is. I am looking to take lessons and I would like the best instructor I can find even if they ...
...ue, New Mexico, and I was wondering:
1 - Has anyone had a great experience with a New Mexico HG school or instructor who you would recomend,
2 - Has anyone had a bad experience with a New Mexi...
I dont think its always a bad idea. Its a big decision and it will annoy your old instructor, whom; you may want to keip as an ally. Learning from two didfferent instructors affords you the chance to ...
...mmend that as you balance the glider before shouting clear, you find a point on the horizon to focus on (your instructor probably has told you this already). DO NOT think about your grip or your hands...
...o many hours, since I'll probably outgrow it pretty fast (I'm picking it up pretty quickly).
My instructor is helping my pick a wing, but it's not easy. We tried an APCO Santana thi...
...39;ve never even flown there, so I don't know what the situation is. Is it just regulations for visiting instructors or is it regulations for visiting pilots in general?
If it's the form...
Yes! If the instructor is USHGA certified, then you can get a regular USHGA certification from that instructor. The same applies for BHPA, DHV, or any other PG standards body.
Once you have any li...
Very well said, I have another idea, go on and take two tandem flights with a good instructor on both aircraft and make your own decision.
Dude,
Contact your friendly, PROPERLY CERTIFIED, hang gliding instructor.
Pete
...t the kind of questions you should be asking.
Before you go anywhere near a HG get trained by a qualified instructor. He or she will give you all the advice you need about your first wing.
Pau...
Thanks for all the help.... My friend is a licensed instructor however... I was just curious if there were any rated places to fly near bozeman montana. Thanks again! Andy Springer
... s owner agreed with you and proposed a Astir 28 instead. Maybe this one is better?
This man used to be a instructor so he had more than one sail....
...lying buddy, even though I live in a suburb of Detroit (4 million population - metro area). I did fly with an instructor just outside of San Diego, the hg folks and pg folks got along very well. It se...
... thing you can do is have her watch your lessons, or even better, take the first few with you. Talk with your instructor and see if you can get a two-fer, or at least a discount or something. At the v...
...rs and why? I'm wanted to get a really well made paraglider and harness - I will buy when signed up with instructor...
If it's in good condition, it could do as an intermediate... but better talk to your HG instructor, he knows your level and talents. The age of a glider really doesn't mean much, if it'...
...expanding membership levels as membership benefits, costs, and risks may be controlled better. However, as an instructor I feel more exposed. The sport desperately needs good instructors just to maint...
... advice! I've decided to get a DHV1-2 wing (Firebird Ignition). The reviews of this wing are good and my instructor gives it his approval.
See you in the air, Joe B....
Welles -
Excellent instructor in both hanglider and paraglider would be Rob McKenzie at High Adventure. Contact at www.eee.org/bus/high_adventure/. Teaching for years full time.
Blue Skies -
Hi I'll be in San Francisco next week, and was wondering if anyone knows where I might find a good PG instructor, / club that I could fly with mid week? I am a novice pilot of 6 months Thanks in ...
...dering if you need any special training. I've read that you only need a couple of hours training from an instructor, but this was in the US.
I'm from Ontario - Canada (Ottawa area) and w...
...and fly and ultralight? I'd like to build or buy my own (with an engine) and take lessons form a trained instructor. Any suggestions? I live in San Jose, CA but can travel if necessary. Reply by ...
...ed flying, so don't count on it being a quick learning experience. Only progress as fast as you and your instructor deem safe.
Good Luck...
Do you have the names of the pilots? I flew with an instructor at Kitheron 9 years ago, and I'd like to know that he is alright.
Angelo Mantas Angelo Mantas
...h to relearn on > They do fly much faster than a single surface glider.. I would still go with a certified instructor. John Saltveit...
Even that is no guarantee he is a good instructor. Find a local club and attend their meetings. They will generally give you pretty good guidance or at least steer you away from total bozos.
Good ...
Jeff-
My recommendation... Get your hands dirty! I.e., find a good school/instructor nearby and enjoy the sport. Hopefully your new found passion for flying will give you all the answers and enthu...
...another ten pilots with muddy knees!
It really is worth the time it takes to get it right. Listen to your instructor and you will get it.
Good luck...
... runny, greasy or nausiating by definition won't help. This was a recommendation by my old private pilot instructor and they said it works for most students. It may be possible that it just doesn...
... - that's like saying all you need is a Formula One car to go Grand Prix racing.
Angelo Mantas USHGA instructor Angelo Mantas...
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