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[*] posted on 13-8-2015 at 06:24 AM


Xanthiax was correct, I'm mearely suggesting folks stay behind you (up wind) during flight. The "flight path" I was referring to was the portion of the "wind window" close to the ground where lines are at (yikes) neck height. You will likely come across drawings of the wind window that look like a cut out wedge of a ping pong ball with the pilot at the upwind base of it and the kite out at the edge. As you will have already figured out by flying, the kite can be flown though a given amount of space with the pilot not moving around. That space is the wind window. Spectators are best advised to stay out of your wind window during flight for safety.



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[*] posted on 13-8-2015 at 12:03 PM


Thanks Windstruck.

We had it out again today for a couple of hours. The wind wasn't optimal ( gusts and breezes ) so we cant wait for smooth air. We are getting there slowly and I even managed my first skudding episode ( by accident ) but managed to control it and get it back under control again.

It is one hell of an upper body workout and my legs feel like I have been doing squats lol.

I made sure that everyone stayed behind the pilot or well out of the way behind them. Many thanks for the concern and advice, it is much appreciated.

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