Long Johns

An unexpected change in the forecast saw us scurrying for the tow field and with in a few phone calls we had plenty on. With a near perfect breeze the guys got going with some ground handling whilst we waited for the direction to settle and set the winch out.

It was great to see how everyone progressed with just a little help here and there and plenty of effort from all. By the time the winch was ready Mark S (yes the very same from years ago) who having not flown his hangy for a while had decided to have a go at Paragliding and was along for a go on the winch was brought up to speed for towing and almost looked excited about it.

John gets the run around

Shaun S (Penzance) made big progress with some cracking reverse work and just needs to keep those brakes back when in forward. Todd A (Torquay) also did well although the straight arm technique is not ideal so more of a W from here on please Todd.  Paddy B (Falmouth) having not done much ground work at all did himself proud and with a few tips from Kaz got the basics cracked and looked pretty solid.  Last but not least  John R (Indian Queens) really put the effort in which he needs to more than most as his next step is to get going on the Paramotor .......

Ok Let's see if that ground handling paid off?

With the wind settled and the winch set the fun got going and it was not long before a steady stream of gliders were heading up the line.  Shaun had a fun time just consolidating his flying and spot landings having completed  his CPC tasks last time out and made the most of it looked nice and relaxed.

Todd made us work for our living but steadily got back into the swing of it once he manged to "stay out"of the harness and get the W going and ended up with some nice flights and good spot landings.  Paddy did what paddy does and took it all in his stride working through the "Instability" tasks just leaving the Asymmetrics to go for next time.

Mark had a fine time converting smoothly to towing and taking the opportunity to "refresh" on some of the CPC tasks that were ticked off when he did his hill training elsewhere ........

Sure did :)

Meanwhile John had spent the day working on his ground handling including getting his own Paramotor wing out for a go and in fairness had done a very good job with a vast improvement over the day.  A play with the Paramotor on his back to get the feel of it and the effects of torque was well worthwhile as was a further  ground handling session again with the unit on his back, he did well :))

The day was finished off with a test flight on Johns wing attached to the school power unit which proved all good so next time out it should be up and away for John , watch this space ........

Quote of the day " back flap, what back flap"