Fotoglider Law
Rule One : Question Everything Except Rule Two
Rule Two : Never Question the Wisdom of Rule One
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Fotoglider Law Rule One : Question Everything Except Rule Two Rule Two : Never Question the Wisdom of Rule One
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Dear Murray,
That was a fantastic introduction to paragliding, and I certainly want to
give it another try later in the year when I should have a bit more time!
It was good to see you and Duncan back on the hill on my way past going
north - the rest of my flight was good and I got back to Inverness with
plenty on time before dark, and was even on time for my step-daughter's
anniversary party. My wife Jenny and I got home at about 3 am, so yesterday
was spent recovering from that!
Thanks again for the day and I'll be in touch again in the next few weeks,
All the best,
Tim
Thanks a lot! Van. (who is a long distance student flying in the US of A!) Murray, Thanks for taking the time to talk to me on the phone the other day and answering my questions. I appreciate your approach to learning the art of paragliding. Also
Hi Murray,
It is nice to hear from you. Unfortunately,
I have been earth-bound for some time. But, I have been practicing ground
handling and using the launch technique we discussed. It works very well.
Because it is so effective, it certainly gives me more confidence in my
launches. I have been practicing controlling my wing by just moving my body
and without using my hands once the wing is overhead. It is terrific
practice. Thanks for your interest and I hope to have more time to get in
some flying within the next several months.
Dear Murray,
Hi Murray,
No worries - I take comments like that
with a grain of salt; it only detracts from the credibility of the
writer when they are so negative. With all I've heard from you on the
World Talk Radio program there's absolutely no doubt in my mind that you
know your stuff!! The kiting exercise you suggested sounds great - I'll
work on it.
Thanks again,
allan
Murray:
Hi,
Were you the chap we talked to and watched whilst u had 10 mins to spare
before going to see somebody for a lesson.
Just to let you know we have looked at your site, we enjoyed watching
you and if we ever get to move there as we plan we WILL meet again, for
myself and my son, probably even daughter.
I must say that the kids are now very impressed about moving up there
!!!! nothing to do with you of course!!!!!!!!!
Anyway all the best, just to let you , we were seriously interested and
hopefully one day meet again.
All the best.
Fiona
Mack Hello Murray Mick here thanks for the time and cuppa tea with bill last weekend...never seen so many PG in one room man...good luck with your mission...and discussion, practice and brainstorm is the best method to move forward...no negativity we need crazy ideas to move forward...Einstein see you again soon mick Tony L Murray, Thanks for taking the time to give me a taster of your methods last Thursday evening. I'm much happier with your approach than with any of the other schools that I looked at and will be looking to start in earnest sometime in May The following was posted to me after an abusive comment had been placed on the net (again!) I happened to be the trainee pilot in the P2 position of the Tandem Paraglider at Aonoch Moor, on the day in question, and I seem to be having a question in regards to your observations. Are you questioning the level of training achieved by Murray, when it seems to be pilot/advanced pilot BHPA members that are being killed and severely injured because they need the training that murray is giving but not getting because they are being brainwashed by an organisation that hasn't changed its club pilot exam in 15 years (how much have gliders changed). Murray is training pilots to assess the conditions, make informed judgements, fly actively and know how to deal with the situations that they may come into contact with in everyday flying. To fly in nothing but the most perfect conditions is an illusion and when the conditions change during flight (something that happens frequently) accidents occur. Instead of Just questioning the activities of Murray maybe you should also question the activities of your association.. the one that promotes highly illegal activities. p.s. check your insurance to see if breaking the law invalidates your claims.... Adrian I hope to start training in the spring 2003,I am very glad to see this branch of aviation recognised for what it is-Aviation and not an Xtreme sport.I live in the Nottinghamshire Area. All the best Badboris why are people from the south of England travelling to the north to learn to fly? because of the scary standards and accident rate of the association based pilots, which when approached admit to changes that need to be made, but no-one has the balls to attack in a combined effort. the usual story, of association leading the sport, rather than the sport leading the association Keep up the good work Murray Murray: You are a gift from the heavens to the paragliding worldwide community. Thank you for your friendship and contributions to paragliding! David You talked a lot of sense on WS radio by the way, especially about "taxying" a paraglider from inflation to launch point a few weeks back and some of the other operational "rules" you abide by. Some of these I also follow and they should be included in BHPA operational guidelines. Many thanks Dan Seymour Andy Murray We spoke at length about your techniques and original innovations when paragliding. I have spoken to my flying colleagues and we all agree that the sport of paragliding requires a complete review. You said that you prevent "Adverse Yaw" by simply using weight shift and other lines?? That obviously opens a whole can of worms and should be questioned. Please give me full details of your clinics and if it is viable I will be back in touch. Many Thanks Andy (masked) PS. I sent an e-mail to Sam about the magazine and also said lots of very positive things about you and your mission. Had a great day on Monday sorry I couldn't make it on Wednesday night will catch you the next time. Barry |
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