Martin gets hios first taste of soaring whilst Kaz rigs Keenness is always a good thing and Martin H was keen to get his hill soaring underway having been trying to learn for over 5 years and finally ending up with us, is that a compliment or not ?? Any way based on a possible forecast he made the journey down from Bristol to meet us at Perranporth. The showers were heavier than forecast so we remained inside the van catching up on a bit of theory and checking out Mike C's CPC exam, which he passed, well done Mike and hoping for the rain to stop.
It did and we were out rigging in no time. After a quick flight test to check conditions Martin was clipped in and ready to go. Steve M was already in the air on his Paraglider showing there was plenty of lift under the dark clouds. Martin did a super take off and was soon up there soaring the ridge in fine style. Settling into prone easily he smoothed out to enjoy the experience and almost looked relaxed! As the next shower approached he came in to perform a perfect top landing just before the wind picked up and the rain returned.
It did and we were out rigging in no time. After a quick flight test to check conditions Martin was clipped in and ready to go. Steve M was already in the air on his Paraglider showing there was plenty of lift under the dark clouds. Martin did a super take off and was soon up there soaring the ridge in fine style. Settling into prone easily he smoothed out to enjoy the experience and almost looked relaxed! As the next shower approached he came in to perform a perfect top landing just before the wind picked up and the rain returned.
Back into the van for a debrief and congratulation coffee whilst the dampness passed. Unfortunately whilst it did stop raining the wind veered to the North stopping play. Still one soaring flight knocked off another two and he is sorted, lets hope it's soon.
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