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Saturday, April 02, 2011

Tasting session

Paul T gets set to go for is taster day flights

paul gets the hang of it nice and straight and even got his legs crossed!

Kev S gets ready under a good sky and nice Calypso

The point of aviation as Kev sets off
Michel works the lift as the guys watch



With an interesting forecast we decided on heading to the tow field with hangers and putting the Paragliders on hold as the wind was forecast on the breezy side for them.

On arrival I thought we had made a big mistake leaving the Paragliders out as conditions were perfect for both. Still decision made so we cracked on with Paul T (Torquay) who was along for a Taster day on the Hang Glider. Paul did well with the ground work picking up the glider like he had done it before and soon getting to grips with basic ground runs and harness work.

Whilst Kev S (Yeovil) rigged the Calypso Paul finished off his hand tows before lunch and got the toe brief out of the way. By lunchtime the decision not have the Paragliders was vindicated as the breeze filled in and the thermic activity picked up :).

Paul set off on his first flights on the tethers and despite a shaky start soon began to relax and work with the glider looking smoother with each flight. Kev and Michel K (Falmouth) both now qualified on the tow to CPC then got on the line to out in some experience tows and had a great time as we towed through the gate up under some lovely looking clouds. Whilst Kev took the honours for glider control and smooth flying despite the thermals Michel took it for working the lift with his previous paragliding experience showing through.

Paul hoped back on the line for a final couple of tows to round off his Taster day in fine style with some very nice flying making it a good day all round.

Perfect practice for Kev and Michel for the hill which may well be tomorrow......
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