johnsr
Second Officer
Flight distance : 1579022 ft
France
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I would agree with Cetaman, hand catching and hand launching are dangerous and should be treated with respect. A small lightweight DIY hard foam takeoff/landing pad is useful in most situations in grassy, muddy, sandy, and snowy sites and is carried easily on the outside of your backpack. There are occasions where hand catching or launching is necessary, but as tuckerboy1 pointed out a small wind gust at the wrong moment or a slight tug on the landing gear can produce a sad result. Usually, if you look around, you can find a good spot to pose a landing pad.
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