15.11.2017
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Dustin
The photo is live.
In 2012 Dustin Martin beat out legendary Red Bull pilot Jonny
Durand by a couple kilometers in Texas to go farther than anyone ever has in a
hang glider- 761 km. And the record still holds. Was it his most memorable
flight? Hardly. Dustin began his flying career in his early teens by flying RC
airplanes and his love and interest in the sky hasnt abated since. From RC he
graduated to sailplanes but his first flight in a hang glider at the age of 15
lead to being fired at the local Sailport because the first flight became an
obsession that didnt allow for much on the side. In this wide-ranging and
laugh-out-loud episode Dustin takes us through some close calls with tornados
(plural!); how to assess a gust front; a brief history of hang gliders; the
importance of mentors; how to find good lines; avoiding sink; working light
lift; reducing drag; advice for new pilots; chasing world records; sponsorship;
being a student and building a foundation; the origins of the Cloudbase
Foundation, the dangers of moving to a higher performance wing too fast; what it
takes to win; speed to fly; maintaining passion and a TON more. This was one of
the most enjoyable and informative discussions weve had on the Mayhem, please
dont miss this one!
http://OzReport.com/1510704216
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