Flying at Hollister Hills

Hang gliding at Hollister Hills in California. My first time at 600 feet and man is this a thrill ride.

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Video recordings during hang gliding

Now it will be easy for you to see the progress I have made over the past couple of weekends at Hollister CA. Video recordings have proved to be an excellent tool for learning to fly as well as to share with family and friends.

Little did I know when I did my tow launch that my glider has been bugged with a video camera? It was only when I returned back for another tow, Pat said “Lets see how did you fly” I was thrilled to see myself fly for the first time and was so thankful for Pat’s generosity to put his video camera on my glider. Pat has been using and advocating use of in-flight video recordings as a learning tool. I think it’s an awesome Idea.

I am feeling so excited about these recordings and feeling of sharing my present and future in-flight experiences with you.

Eagle’s Launch from 40 feet hill at Hollister

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Eagle’s Launch from 40 feet hill

Have you ever seen an eagle take off from a cliff? I have always been fascinated watching an eagle launch form a cliff and its landings. It’s pretty normal to get a soft pick up launch like an eagle’s at a costal site with smooth winds and ridge lift. Odds are less to get it at a training hill.

Last Sunday I was lucky to get good wind during launch and a weak broken thermal to pick me up. It was an awesome experience. See it for yourself.

40 Feet Training Hill Launch from nits on Vimeo.

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