After going through a safety checklist, we are ready to go. In a forward launch
like this, the wing slows the run down as it first comes up . Both the pilot and
tandem passenger continue to accelerate down the hill together. I find that with
a 5 mph breeze, at most we take about 4 to 6 strides to reach flying speed. Leaving
the ground is never assumed, both the pilot and passenger need to run until well
clear of the ground.