Jack Herlocker
Aug 15, 2024

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I know that's a hang glider, Harry, but it reminds me: When ultralights first came out, I thought, Huh, those look like fun! Cheap, no license needed [this is before the FAA changed its mind and decided no, no, noooo, these idiots need adult supervision!], and how hard could it be? (I've mentioned before I was in submarines, right? No actual practical background in aeronautics, is what I'm saying.)

The I read an article about ultralights that asked the question: If your ultralight stalls, do you (A) increase throttle and keep your nose up to try to maintain altitude, or (B) put your nose down and watch the ground come up at you, pulling up when you have sufficient speed?

I knew the answer was B, but I knew if it happened to me I'd be doing A until I crashed.

Thus ended my ultralight fantasy.

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Jack Herlocker
Jack Herlocker

Written by Jack Herlocker

Husband & retiree. Author. Former IT geek/developer. I fill what’s empty, empty what’s full, and scratch where it itches. Occasionally do weird & goofy things.

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