Jammy James and Happy Hangers

James gets his hill conversion sorted with an early start at Carbis
Adi, pure perfection

Happy or what

Leon and Lois pay close attention back in the tow field

Lois get into a hangy

The guys at the end of a super days fun and flying

It was an early start seeing us at Carbis Bay at 08.00 in the hope of completing James W's (Wadebridge) Hill conversion/assessment having completed his Tow CPC with us following initial training in India.

On arrival conditions did not look good and with both of us on tight time schedule we put our mental powers to work. Low and behold just before 09.00 the wind squared up and after a quick demo'/test flight it was James's turn to show us what he could do. He had a great time putting in two very nice soaring flights and top landings and sharing the air with Adi C on his second one. Landing at around 09.45 we just had time to pack up as the wind filled in on the top end (as forecast) and the air got choppy. Paperwork done and James headed off to Cumbria well pleased whilst I made my way to the tow field for some more fun.

Having canned the Paras for the day based on the forecast the hangies had the day to themselves. Leon S (Tiverton) and Lois D (Bristol) were both on taster days although Lois had originally booked for Paragliding and swapped due to the wind.

They both did well in the morning session working hard in what were breezy enough conditions although at least it did mean they did not have to run to hard! As luck would have it by mid afternoon the wind eased a little and it was time to get the winch out. Lois led the way and instantly showed his natural ability looking every bit a pilot after his first flight. To be fair Leon also did extremely well getting it sorted with each successive flight. By the end of play both were on the case with Lois getting off the side tethers on his final flight.

A pretty full day as it turned out with smiley faces and tired legs, more tomorrow I suspect.