[JoeF]

Seeking robust collection of wheels chosen by some in hang gliding, so far.

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[JoeF]

http://www.a-i-r-usa.com/#!wheels-air-stream---pneumatic/c12y3

[JoeF]

Joined to this Safe-Splat topic thread:


History and Future
of Triangle Control Frame or A-Frame for Hang Gliders

[JoeF]

A high altitude camp-over landing
What was at risk from a hard whack without skids or wheels or rollers?
Self? Tools to inspect? Tools to repair? Rescue? Hike down?

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[JoeF]

How to Crash
http://www.dynamicflight.com.au/2013/10/how-to-crash/
Open for study for safe-splat concerns ...

Focus of the linked article: Avoidance class failed; the crash class begins ...

[JoeF]

[Bob Kuczewski]

Hi Joe,

I thought this topic was "Safe-Splat" ... not "Safe-Splash".       

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[JoeF]

In honor of RS or Reluctant Sparrow's early hang gliding:

[JoeF]

Rick Masters has located a super resource regarding gliding in UK:
http://www.lakesgc.co.uk/mainwebpages/oldsandgmagazines.htm

A safe-splat item in the V1N1 of The Sailplane and Glider, Sept. 8, 1930 :

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[Rick Masters]

Note the elastic "V" cord, pulled by two teams running at 30-45 degrees away from the center line, makes it impossible for the glider to lock out or even veer to the side.