http://mydreamsmypassions.wordpress.com/2013/10/16/warrior-spirit/

The video accompanying the article shows just how bad the instruction was.

http://youtu.be/aIHfVnuNX0Y

Steve Wendt <<blueskyhg>>
writes:

What a shame. It breaks my heart to see students going through
this type of trauma. Just seeing the trees in the background shaking is all I
need to know and see. It was way too windy to scooter tow train. I wouldn't
allow students to fly in those conditions. Also, the training environment isn't
a safe one if that is even possible. You can't train students with fences and
poles anywhere near where a student could possibly go.

I've been watching for years now, and I still can't understand many of the
decisions that are made in this sport. Sometimes the best lesson you can teach
is not to fly.

We have surpassed 40,000 scooter training tows now with barely an incident. I
attribute it to always using a turn around pulley so that each and every launch
can be meticulously watched and controlled, teaching in light to no winds only,
using large slow gliders, and definitely using good judgment to not fly when
conditions are at all questionable. Scooter tow training simply can not be done
safely in windy conditions. I also feel that during training a two point bridle
should be used, not directly to just the pilot.