From: reich@nosc.mil (Ronald S. Reich) Subject: Re: The Turtle Date: Mon, 4 Apr 1994 13:28:32 GMT From: ahclem0013@aol.com >Just for the record, Phil Castillo is one of the first to do the >Turtle. >A Turtle is when you fly the kite straight up and then suddenly >release the lines allowing the kite to flip over on its back. >There are many variations of this move but Phil(aka the famous >Phil) was doing it back in 86 or 87. The turtle launch was originated by ron reich and the flight squadron in 1987 and used in competition that same year. It was so named because of its starting position of the kite laying on its back on the ground. It is one of the easiest down wind launches for a delta dual line kite. Even easier that a leading edge launch. >Besides, whatkind of wimpy west coast name is the feather? >yeccch!! (Wimpy West coast) ? Whats that supposed to mean ? Ron Reich