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One Hundred Eighty or Bust.
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Author:  Chris McKeon [ Sat Oct 15, 2022 7:54 pm ]
Post subject:  One Hundred Eighty or Bust.
I realize that what I am about to type is not exactly totally On-Subject, But i want to show the type of Flying that i have done, and hopefully will do. While Aerobatics are not pursued by that Many Pilots, mever the less. Performing Aerobatics is an aspect of Flying that some Pilots pursue. John is living, walking around proof that if as Pilot takes a m rthodical, gradual, thoughtful approach to doing Aerobatics. Looping a Glider can be an extremely rewarding, safe endeavor. In the words pf Tex Johnston The Aircraft has no idea that it is upside down. Just as a Hang Glider has no idea that it is upside down when the Pilot performs a loop. I have gone over the top really close to being 180. But as that old saying says; "Close but No Cigar". Yes OI Fully intend on one Day doing a Hundred and Eighty degree Wing-Over.

I know that I will be bugging John in order that He will help Me to Become a Predator Pilot who loops His Glider nice and Smooth.
Yes I know that one can do some Very Steep Wing-overs, thus by managing Pitch in a thoughtful Smooth manner, One can loop a Predator in order that Your Hang Strap remains taught, no Fuss, No Mus.


John I am ready to learn the Finer Points of doping Aerobatics. Yes when You and I get together, I will be all Ears.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaA7kPfC5Hk




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Author:  Chris McKeon [ Tue Apr 14, 2026 8:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: One Hundred Eighty or Bust.
I m still pursuing doing a 180 Degree Wingover. I mean, why not? After all I bought a Glider that was designed by John to loop.
Author:  Chris McKeon [ Sat Jul 11, 2026 10:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: One Hundred Eighty or Bust.
Lok. It just might take Me 30 Years of Flying My Predator before I will not put some roll into My Predator at the bottom of an: (Energy Dive). I wonder how many more cross country Flights that I will need to do before I finally do a Pure proper 180 degree Wing Over
I also wonder when zi will finally Fly 200 Miles or More. By the way I like the sound of the Word More. By by
Author:  Chris McKeon [ Fri Jul 17, 2026 7:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: One Hundred Eighty or Bust.
Here I am talking about where I finally do not put any roll in the Predator as I bottom out at the bottom of My energy Dive. Yes I want to go straight over the Top. I also have talked about bagging some fairly Long XC Flights. Ieanto have finally a 200 Mile Flight. Take Note: I have already bagged a 144 Mile Flight after having launched from Mount Diablo. 200 is a very real possibility. I also want to Fly 100iles on more than Four Hours. This could be done. . (

(THE HERE, AND NOW): I am just amazed that after all that I have been through. I might actually Fly again.
Author:  Chris McKeon [ Sun Jul 19, 2026 7:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: One Hundred Eighty or Bust.
Ok, just about all of You do not know Me. Well if John Heiney reads this, John knows Me. Anyways; I am Predator Pilot who ended His last flight crossing so hard that I did some serious Brain Damage. But that was 16 Year's ago. I am here healthy, Not wealthy, and hopefull-2010y at least wiser than I was before 3-28-2010.
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