Hang On. That’s what Chris Gursky had to do for the longest 2 minutes and 14 seconds of his life on his first ever Hang Gliding flight. In what has been dubbed the “Swiss Mishap”, this American got a little more adventure than he was looking for in Interlaken when his pilot forgot to clip him in. This is his truly amazing story. You’re in for a doozy. Enjoy!

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Show Notes:

Laurent recounts his history of flying since 2001 and the genesis of the Vercofly
How the VercoFly works
How to get into hike and fly
Tips for being safe in hike and fly races
Minimum ability level to have to participate in the VercoFly
Laurent recommends some of the MANY hike and fly races in the Alps
What to know before you go fly in the Alps for your first time
3 things newer pilots tend to screw up
Want to be safe? Fly a lot!
Listen to your inner self
Advice for staying safe
Laurent recounts his one accident