Tandems

Misk · Post by **Misk** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 4:15 pm

Hi folks,
Are there any BHPA qualified tandem pilots in the club that would be happy to do some flying with me as part of the run up to my qualification? I did a fair bit a while back but it was all unofficial. I need to get some pointers and brush up on techniques and basically have a few flights with some of you experienced guys,
I'm Newcastle way this weekend if you fancy it - I'd be keen to go up as ballast too!
Cheers
Misk
07545 865897

berow · Post by **berow** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 6:25 pm

Hi Misk. Give me a shout when you get a minute. 07917771108

Mehdi · Post by **Mehdi** » Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:07 am

Misk I have done some tandems aboard although not rated by BHPA and like to be more active. I m tied up most weekends but let me know where you are planning to be next and can come and help if I can and pick up some your experience in run up to qualification.

Misk · Post by **Misk** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:28 pm

Cheers Guys,
Sorry Brian - I got swamped with work and moving house type things - I'll give you a ring shortly! Also thanks to Mehdi, would be great but apparently the BHPA has just tightened up on the requirements so I need an approved pilot to help me out and build up the logbook,
Misk

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:06 am

this might be a reason why helpers have to be careful this was recently put on PG forum very lucky indeed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqOE6-Ar1gU

berow · Post by **berow** » Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:15 am

You can't legislate for this kind of incident.

Mehdi · Post by **Mehdi** » Tue Mar 01, 2016 11:08 am

Freak incident.

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Tue Mar 01, 2016 11:38 am

what it does show, it may be freak but it did happen and its not the first time quite a few people have been killed as a result of getting pulled up while helping. even one in Scotland 4 years ago when one brother was helping the other with no experience he was killed. surprising what happens once your pulled up fear hold you on and then its too late to let go.
not always a nice bushy tree to go into and not sure what the final outcome was

Graeme Gilroy · Post by **Graeme Gilroy** » Tue Mar 01, 2016 2:57 pm

I'm sure it was you Brian that told me to use under hand grip if ye helping someone off so fingers will just slide out when you open ye hand.

Graeme

ron freeman · Post by **ron freeman** » Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:56 pm

If the dual Pilot decides he wants a helping hand to get off he must make sure that the helpers know what they are doing..

Why the helper hung on is a mystery ?

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:18 pm

Was the helper's hand trapped or did he just hang on when he shouldn't it's not that clear.

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 7:47 am

I would say for sure is hand got trapped for sure but he very quickly got his other hand to hold on.

RonDon · Post by **RonDon** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:24 am

Quick thinking on the pilots part putting it in to the tree saved the day.

ron freeman · Post by **ron freeman** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 2:11 pm

I dont think the pilot had much control Ron. With all that weight hanging on one riser the glider turned towards the hill. ! If all ok..... Very lucky.

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