Flight Outside of Conservative Weather Parameters. Flight Outside of Conservative Equipment Choice Parameters.

Flight Outside of Conservative Weather Parameters

Flight Outside of Conservative Equipment Choice Parameters

In early May a speed wing pilot impacted the ground at the top of the back upper bench of the North Side.  Conditions were strong with winds gusting to approximately 25 mph.  The pilot was reported to have been doing spirals and barrel rolls too close to the ground for the pilot’s level of experience.  The pilot was also flying a mini wing he was not experienced with.  The pilot was able to relaunch and continue his flight to the LZ.

Lessons to be learned here involve the pilot flying in extreme conditions and on wing he was not experienced with.  Witness reports indicate that the pilot was flying maneuvers beyond his level of experience and ability.  

From the Book of Risk:

With the aid of counseling, mindfulness meditation, religion or whatever means of your choice, understand your ego.