Self-launching human: the video

**David Starer** · December 24th 06, 03:58 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring

Slightly off-topic I admit, but strikes a chord with me as a glider pilot:

http://today.reuters.com/tv/videosto...eaturedvideo-7

David Starer

**[email protected]** · December 24th 06, 04:50 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring

Pretty cool for sure, but not self-launching. He jumps out of an
airplane like any other skydiver,

I spent 25+ years hang gliding. THAT'S Self Launching.

But when the landing gear wears out, the face becomes a brake. Ask me
how I know this.

Mark Mocho

**Tony Verhulst** · December 24th 06, 05:43 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring

I spent 25+ years hang gliding. THAT'S Self Launching.

But when the landing gear wears out, the face becomes a brake. Ask me
how I know this.

Especially if you hike up 1000+ ft vertical with more than 90 pounds of
gear. Ask me how I know this :-)

Tony V.

**Marc Ramsey** · December 24th 06, 05:57 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring

David Starer wrote:
Slightly off-topic I admit, but strikes a chord with me as a glider pilot:

Longer video (including the launch) he

http://www.jet-man.com/actuel_eng.html

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