On Fri, 7 Dec 2007 06:51:31 -0800 (PST), vic20owner
<vic20owner@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>Hi everyone,
>
>10 years ago I was flying a Chrysalis and a Monarch C. Today, while
>driving to work I suddenly felt an overwhelming loss... I realized
>I've lost my way and spent too much time and money flying
>helicopters. Looking back it seems like a waste... thousands of
>dollars for 5 minute flights and hundreds of hours learning tricks
>which are likely to pull another $100 bill out of my pocket. Then I
>thought back... remember when I could spend a few hours tossing the
>hand launch around at no expense... and the thrill of catching a
>thermal over the parking lot and staying up for almost as long as I
>wanted? The sleek lines of a sailplane and the peace and quiet of
>soaring.
>
>So after 10 years, I've returned to this forum to find out if hand
>launch is still alive and well. I looked the dja*****ech website and
>was saddened to see the Monarch C is no longer available, but
>considering it's been 10 years, I am still surprised to see the
>chrysalis is still there (my first 1.5M hand launch glider).
>
>Was hand launch just a fad? Is it over? Please tell me it's not over.
>
>I remember some hand launch contest in Orlando, FL, and a few hand
>launch guys around the tampa area then, but even 10 years ago
>(probably the peak) it was a small group.
>
>thanks
>-tom
It is now DLG. Here is a video of the new technique, which is easier
on the arm and yields better launch height.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGjqLENK5SE
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