A quick video description of how to bring your glider through the power-zone with Big Ears tucked for higher wind tandem launches. Explained to me by JC Perren, a tandem pilot and instructor at Torrey Pines Gliderport.
It's not needed for solo launches, since it is easier to use footwork and agility to dissipate high-wind energy when launching without a passenger.
Keep in mind that techniques which help higher wind launches shouldn't tempt you to fly in conditions beyond your skill. Especially with a passenger! If the winds are too strong for easy launches, then maybe it's better not to fly.
A similar technique was developed by Steve Van Fleet, also of Torrey Pines Gliderport: • High wind launch....Pr...
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