Ground Handling 9: Cobra Launch

The cobra launch is a special technique used only in strong wind. So it's best applied to a real launch only after you've drilled the procedure into your body through repetition on flat ground without much wind. Greg too recommends it only for pilots with enough experience. In strong wind, the judgment to give up on the conditions and wait is often more important than a brilliant launch technique. Sometimes the best launch is the choice not to launch at all.