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Old September 23rd 12, 06:34 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ramy
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Default HG/PG mid-air video and article

On Saturday, September 22, 2012 7:26:52 PM UTC-7, Frank Whiteley wrote:
http://www.gadling.com/2012/09/22/pa...dair-in-italy/



Although it appears his head was on a swivel, there's really nothing he could do to avoid the collision. Both lucky.


Not being judgmental here, and hindsight is always 20/20, but you can see the hang glider for at least 15 seconds prior to collision.


Ramy