2003.07.27 Hang Gliding Lesson #2
Sundy, July 27th, 2003 I had my second hang gliding lesson day at Windsports Hang Glider Training Park located on Dockweiler Beach with my friend Wyatt. This time the legendary Joe Greblo was our instructor. Instead of the larger training Wills Wing Condor 330 glider of lesson #1, we flew a smaller Wills Wing Falcon 225 for 13 of our flights. Our last 14th flight was done on a Wills Wing Falcon2 195. We learned the 4 C's and the importance of faster than trim airspeed for takeoffs and landings.


HGlesson2.mov (6.8Mb)
A compilation of video clips I took with a digital camera in movie mode of today's flying.

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Traffic on the 405 driving to Dockweiler Beach. The beaches close to LAX.
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Dockweiler Beach parking lot.
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Beginners getting hang gliding instruction on the beach.
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Wyatt stands besides a Falcon2 195 we just assembled and preflighted. Joe Greblo gives hang gliding student Martin some pointers before his next flight.
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Martin practicing turns with a Wills Wing Falcon2 195. Wyatt getting the wings of his Falcon 225 balanced before launching. Instructor Linden is on the left.
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A passerby with a "cruiser" bicycle stops to watch the gliders.
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Wyatt taking to the air with Joe calling out pointers. Dockweiler Hang Gliding Center plaque.

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