From: reich@nosc.mil (Ronald S. Reich)
Subject: Re: Newbie tricks/hints for pairs flying?
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 1994 13:24:35 GMT

>From: bb11807@medtronic.COM (Brian A. Blow)

Hi Brian, etall...

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>Are there any tricks or hints for learning to 
>fly together?  Are there any games to play
>(follow-the-leader, etc...)?

     First  of  all,   I  suggest that you  buy  the  book  "KITE 
PRECISION"  by  Ron Reich.  It has a good  introduction  to  team 
flying with coaching on the necessary communication to coordinate 
synchronized  flight  of  two or more flyers.  There  is  also  a 
completely choreographed routine for two people.  The  associated 
music for the routine is "Chariots of Fire" off the CD "Hooked on 
Themes."

     Second,   A  game  that you can play  that  is  designed  to 
improve  flying  skills  is a lot like  the  basketball  game  of 
"HORSE"  with the exception that you spell "KITES" instead.   The 
first flyer describes exactly what it is that they plan to do and 
then if they do it as they have stated then the other flyer  must 
also do the same.  If they fail, then they get a letter.  If they 
succeed, Then it is their turn to challenge the other flyer  with 
a  stunt.   Typical  stunts might include a  "Tip  Drag"  between 
points  A and B.  (that tree to this light pole,  etc.)   Another 
stunt  might  be a "SIDE SLIDE" from point A to point  B.   Still 
more stunts include Stepping over the fly lines with one leg  and 
then  while  looking underneath and between your legs,  fly  some 
predescribed pattern, ie.  Circle, Square, Triangle.

                      Good Luck,  Ron Reich