Yesterday, I was flying at the beach I always fly at. There were people all over the place, so I waited 'til there was a space where I couldn't hit anyone while doing slides or whatever. The people in closest proximity weren't bothered by me as I had asked them. While setting up, a middle aged female came over to see if I needed help to fly it. I explained how these fly and she told me that she loves to fly kites and then walked away. About 10 minutes later, an older female came over to me and told me not to fly at this beach and that I almost hit her... I wasn't anywhere near her and I told her so. I explained that I was in control of the kite and that I could stop it and do whatever I want it to do (perhaps not as good as you all
A moral dilemma
#1
Posted 02 June 2008 - 05:54 PM
Yesterday, I was flying at the beach I always fly at. There were people all over the place, so I waited 'til there was a space where I couldn't hit anyone while doing slides or whatever. The people in closest proximity weren't bothered by me as I had asked them. While setting up, a middle aged female came over to see if I needed help to fly it. I explained how these fly and she told me that she loves to fly kites and then walked away. About 10 minutes later, an older female came over to me and told me not to fly at this beach and that I almost hit her... I wasn't anywhere near her and I told her so. I explained that I was in control of the kite and that I could stop it and do whatever I want it to do (perhaps not as good as you all
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#3
Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:02 PM
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#4
Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:02 PM
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#5
Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:11 PM
I would keep flying there and hope that miserable person was just a visitor to your beach and not a resident. Sounds like the kite was making her nervous (and or she was pissed that she couldn't fly it). She could have moved to another spot tho. I saw you fly last weekend, you certainly are in control of your rev.
Thank you. I wanted to make sure that I wasn't being stubborn or something. Nah. I wasn't. Yes, they could have moved to another beach
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#6
Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:22 PM
While flying, just illustrate your control, and moderate the amount of wind window you're using.
May be a good time to practice landing your wing tip in a cup or something.
These people can't be there all day, every day...
IMHO, it's just a matter of trimming your space and maneuvers for an hour or two.
They're the insecure jerks, it's THEIR problem... As long as you stay true, and try to balance it all out.
Feel me?
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#7
Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:37 PM
Laura, I would keep flying there, choosing the best spot you can, picking the right length of lines.
While flying, just illustrate your control, and moderate the amount of wind window you're using.
May be a good time to practice landing your wing tip in a cup or something.![]()
These people can't be there all day, every day...
IMHO, it's just a matter of trimming your space and maneuvers for an hour or two.
They're the insecure jerks, it's THEIR problem... As long as you stay true, and try to balance it all out.
Feel me?
I do. That's pretty much what I did. Well, except for the wing tip in a cup...that'll be good practice! The sad thing is, they wouldn't understand the control, as they think the wind is controlling it...
Thanks...
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#8
Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:40 PM
It's about all you can do.
Of course, you could buy me a plane ticket...
I'll come out and steal their picnic basket with my Rev, then see what they have to say!
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#9
Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:44 PM
I'll come out and steal their picnic basket with my Rev, then see what they have to say!
But Yogi what about the Ranger ?
Ft. Taber Park & Brenton Point
Rev's are like a carbon framed out-of-body experience
#10
Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:51 PM
John Barresi
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#11
Posted 02 June 2008 - 07:41 PM
Illustrate, illustrate, illustrate.
It's about all you can do.![]()
Of course, you could buy me a plane ticket...
I'll come out and steal their picnic basket with my Rev, then see what they have to say!
John,
That is something to ponder... I would love for them to see you handle them. Would they think you're being controlled by the wind, too? hmmmmmm....
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#12
Posted 02 June 2008 - 07:44 PM
I always go to the short lines (down to 30' sometimes) if the beach is crowded. I'll fly over top of areas that aren't suitable for walking/sun bathing too. There's a big thick patch of Wild Roses that I fly over when there are a lot of civilians around.
I work on very slow, controlled flight and avoid making noise with the kite.
It only takes one complaint to City Hall to get kites banned, so I do everything I can to avoid annoying people.
I try to put on a show, with a few single lines kites too.
#13
Posted 02 June 2008 - 07:45 PM
But Yogi what about the Ranger ?
Teach the Ranger to fly a Rev.
#14
Posted 02 June 2008 - 07:49 PM
Take some ribbon and make 2-3 little circles in which to land your kite, move from one to the other, taking off and landing.
Put a hook on one wing tip get something you can pick up and move around.
Think classroom, like drawing a picture.
These things are easily done... Maybe not smoothly at first, but definitely within reach.
Also, it's just good practice.
==
Worst case, kill 'em with kindness... Offer to teach 'em how to fly!
(or - play dumb and let 'em show you how much they know - then it'll be clear how much more control you have)
Assuming you've got a spot where there are no cars, logs, or anything hard that your kite might hit, I'll happily replace a spar or two for you if a break happens from a simple crash.
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#15
Posted 02 June 2008 - 08:18 PM
#16
Posted 02 June 2008 - 08:19 PM
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#17
Posted 02 June 2008 - 08:28 PM
Well Laura, if the goal is to educate... A couple of ideas for you.
Take some ribbon and make 2-3 little circles in which to land your kite, move from one to the other, taking off and landing.
Put a hook on one wing tip get something you can pick up and move around.
Think classroom, like drawing a picture.
These things are easily done... Maybe not smoothly at first, but definitely within reach.
Also, it's just good practice.![]()
==
Worst case, kill 'em with kindness... Offer to teach 'em how to fly!
(or - play dumb and let 'em show you how much they know - then it'll be clear how much more control you have)
Assuming you've got a spot where there are no cars, logs, or anything hard that your kite might hit, I'll happily replace a spar or two for you if a break happens from a simple crash.
What do you recommend using for the hook? I'll definitely do it. It's great practice and people will "get" what I'm doing when they see me pick up a ribbon. (Of course, that's what you're saying)
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#18
Posted 02 June 2008 - 08:34 PM
Were you flying on 120' lines or short lines?
I always go to the short lines (down to 30' sometimes) if the beach is crowded. I'll fly over top of areas that aren't suitable for walking/sun bathing too. There's a big thick patch of Wild Roses that I fly over when there are a lot of civilians around.
I work on very slow, controlled flight and avoid making noise with the kite.
It only takes one complaint to City Hall to get kites banned, so I do everything I can to avoid annoying people.
I try to put on a show, with a few single lines kites too.
Hi Steve...
I was flying on 85' lines. "Those people" were easily 150' from me. In fact, the older one was on the other side of a ramp, another 10'-15' away. My path with the slides wasn't near them.
I usually put up some SLK's (I didn't then) and I always let the little ones "fly" with me and then I give 'em a little SLK of their own. These people never gave me a chance.
*** Any day flying is a good day; have a great one!
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#19
Posted 02 June 2008 - 08:36 PM
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#20
Posted 02 June 2008 - 08:37 PM
How about a dogstake session, doing a tip stand on your head? That will show pple a thing or 2 abt Rev control
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Clin,
Perhaps in the fall, when the beach is empty, I'll give it a shot. That's totally cool, but I'd want to practice it a bit before bringing it public.
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