Outrage @ the latest UShPA tatics

OP · Post by OP » Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:58 pm

Can you believe they no longer hold valid the long held and honorable notion of the 360Â°

So what if I've aerotowed in the stink of the turbulent day, traveling 50+miles on a topless glider, to land in a restricted field surrounded by game fences. If I can't do 360Â°s... I'm just out of luck. My H3 only allows for FL and 360s. To take the 360s out of my repertoire... that's just insane.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjRrYAOnqqw[/youtube]

r8pistol · Post by **r8pistol** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:12 pm

no idea what you're talking about little brother, lol, but great video as always! lets go back and fly that place!

JD · Post by JD » Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:31 am

r8pistol wrote:no idea what you're talking about little brother, lol, but great video as always! lets go back and fly that place!

Yup! The OPster's is one observant silly savant: https://ushpa.aero/ratings_table.asp

dhmartens · Post by **dhmartens** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:33 am

I think he means the special skill 360 was eliminated:
https://www.ushpa.aero/news.asp?id=119

SOP 12-02: Pilot Proficiency Program

Beginner Hang Gliding (H-1)

� Modified Task: Two flights, predetermined to show smooth straight flight towards a pre-selected target.

Novice Hang Gliding (H-2)

� Added Task: Demonstrates 180� turns in both directions, and at various speeds and bank angles.
� Added Special Skill: 360 - Demonstrates ability to do 360� turns in both directions with constant airspeed and bank angle.
� The written exam has been updated. Please obtain a new version of the exam from the USHPA web site (by downloading a new packet) or call the USHPA office.

some are just born with the skill:

OP · Post by OP » Thu Mar 12, 2015 3:21 pm

#bringbackthe360

BudRob · Post by **BudRob** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 9:14 am

I hope the "no 360" rule doesn't apply to my dog...

OP · Post by OP » Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:40 am

I haven't ramp checked Shadow in a while. Last I knew she was still operating under a current D-4 (Advanced Dog Level 4) Special sign offs included RCB (remote control biter) and CWD (cooler water drinker)