the look of concentration
nice release as we get a little higher
every picture tells a story ... at least it ended happily :)
Look forward to the next day out and seeing him go to the top.
Quote of the day "anyone got any speed?"
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
3 2 1 ......
With Wyn at work Chris H took the opportunity to do a bit of catching up and did a fir job at it as well. With Kaz on the winch once again assisted by Peachy on the knobs and bike Chris put away the flights. He was soon into release flights and gentle turns in what were classic teaching conditions.
Each flight saw him a little higher and the turns a little tighter in readiness for the big one. By mid afternoon Chris was full and needed a break to reload. A full on day in light conditions saw some good progress and finally a good appreciation of why airspeed is king!
Look forward to the next day out and seeing him go to the top.
Quote of the day "anyone got any speed?"
Look forward to the next day out and seeing him go to the top.
Quote of the day "anyone got any speed?"
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Pulling them off ..
Day two for the demon duo and it was back in the field with Wyn D and Chris H as they continue their quest to add Hang Gliding to their Paragliding "skills". It was a little on the chilly side and without them having to do the run around bit we needed to keep moving to keep warm.
The guys showed what they had learnt by rigging the gliders themselves so a good start. Kaz and Peachy set out the winch, Kaz has a new man every day, every cloud has a silver lining! A test flight on the Falcon confirmed all good and off we went. Wyn D was up and away nicely having now got onto the Falcon and rattled off his remain release flights before heading higher up the line.
Chris H after a good nights rest was a new man and showed us just how good his hip action could be and was soon floating across the field in fine style and putting in some lovely landings as well. So it continued as the wind filled little by little and the temperature dropped.
By mid afternoon Kaz was seizing up despite Peachys best efforts and with things getting a little bouncier we called it a day. Wyn is on the verge of high flights and Chris on release flights so a good day and both guys dealt with the turbulence fine. Seven and eleven flights respectively can't be bad for a few hours work, i love teaching in small numbers :))
Quote of the day "oh, it's the wrong hole"
Wyn D gets higher and higher
The guys showed what they had learnt by rigging the gliders themselves so a good start. Kaz and Peachy set out the winch, Kaz has a new man every day, every cloud has a silver lining! A test flight on the Falcon confirmed all good and off we went. Wyn D was up and away nicely having now got onto the Falcon and rattled off his remain release flights before heading higher up the line.
Chris watches Wyns magic wand
Chris H after a good nights rest was a new man and showed us just how good his hip action could be and was soon floating across the field in fine style and putting in some lovely landings as well. So it continued as the wind filled little by little and the temperature dropped.
On the ball and looking cool Chris gets it sussed
By mid afternoon Kaz was seizing up despite Peachys best efforts and with things getting a little bouncier we called it a day. Wyn is on the verge of high flights and Chris on release flights so a good day and both guys dealt with the turbulence fine. Seven and eleven flights respectively can't be bad for a few hours work, i love teaching in small numbers :))
Batman and Robin - you choose .....
Quote of the day "oh, it's the wrong hole"
Sunday, February 08, 2015
Two Timers and Power Players
The day finally came, the forecast was good and the boys available, yes Wyn D and Chris H were ready to have a go at Hang Gliding. It's always good to get back to the field after a bit of a break and with the weather the way it was you could not ask for more.
The guys wasted no time and we cracked on with glider rigging, checking and introduction before they got their hands on it. Whilst we did a bit of running with the wing to get the feel of it Fergie arrived and set up his Paramotor. It was not long and the ground work was done, a tow brief and we got the winch started.
Fergie was soon up and away for trip up the coast and back in slightly bouncy conditions. Kaz and here assistant Phil L arrived Phil having kindly given up flying at Carbis to come and pull levers for Kaz as she is a bit short handed at present!
A demo flight and then Chris H was clipped in and ready to go. A bit of moon walking then he was off the ground for his first Hangy flight, not bad at all. With the clock running as he had to get off to work Chris popped in several flights and to be fair did a fine job but left room for improvement, isn't there always??
As Chris changed uniforms Wyn clipped in and was soon following suit but with a little experience from 20 years ago to help found it a little easier. Treeve arrived and joined in the fun with Fergie as they powered up and down all afternoon with silly grins. All the while Wyn steadily worked away and by the end of play was putting in release flights and gentle turns (well some not so gentle as well). With fifteen flights under his belt he rounded off a cracking day with a super flight and a star from Kaz.
Huge thanks to Phil for helping out :) By all accounts some nice flying at Carbis Bay on the Paragliders, oh no don't rub the Frostbite in any more .......
Quote of the day " " " " Phil could not believe it !
Wyn plays with the wing
The guys wasted no time and we cracked on with glider rigging, checking and introduction before they got their hands on it. Whilst we did a bit of running with the wing to get the feel of it Fergie arrived and set up his Paramotor. It was not long and the ground work was done, a tow brief and we got the winch started.
Chris kisses the masters feet
Fergie was soon up and away for trip up the coast and back in slightly bouncy conditions. Kaz and here assistant Phil L arrived Phil having kindly given up flying at Carbis to come and pull levers for Kaz as she is a bit short handed at present!
A demo flight and then Chris H was clipped in and ready to go. A bit of moon walking then he was off the ground for his first Hangy flight, not bad at all. With the clock running as he had to get off to work Chris popped in several flights and to be fair did a fine job but left room for improvement, isn't there always??
It's all going on ;))
Chill out between sessions
As Chris changed uniforms Wyn clipped in and was soon following suit but with a little experience from 20 years ago to help found it a little easier. Treeve arrived and joined in the fun with Fergie as they powered up and down all afternoon with silly grins. All the while Wyn steadily worked away and by the end of play was putting in release flights and gentle turns (well some not so gentle as well). With fifteen flights under his belt he rounded off a cracking day with a super flight and a star from Kaz.
The dress code is upped by Chris
Huge thanks to Phil for helping out :) By all accounts some nice flying at Carbis Bay on the Paragliders, oh no don't rub the Frostbite in any more .......
Quote of the day " " " " Phil could not believe it !
Saturday, February 07, 2015
Cut across Carbis and flats
Frostbite postponed again wind not quite as forecast, putting glass in greenhouse, text from Big G , Phil L arrives and at 13.00 we are heading to Carbis Bay, after jump stating the truck, me with hangy, mini wing and Pg Phil with the same but no hangy..........
With some nice height over Hawkes point (just to the left of launch) rather than take the usual route to St Ives around Carbis Bay I opted to try cutting straight across to St Ives. A super glide over the sea gave excellent views into Carbis (before making and Peachys flat!) before making landfall again and good lift. In what felt like broken wave the height built again before gliding onwards over the harbour and towards the Island. It was St Ives at its best, sunny, fresh and not crowded out although there were a good number out and about enjoying the sunshine.
Having played a while it was back to launch on a straight glide the way I came and then on along the dunes to the river without a turn :))
Another trip to St Ives and back was just as much fun all rounded off with a nice landing by the Truck. Big G and Fiona had come to the rescue with a booster charger but unfortunately it was as flat as the truck....... Adie saves the day by "loaning" his battery which was removed and replaced under his professional eye!
That was it just too windy for mini wings but good to see a few out hoping, should we have run the Frostbite, well at some points it was nice but at others it was only for the experienced ... dunno.
Quote of the day "click click click"
Mike C and Phil discuss the finer points of Hangies
Big G is chatting to Mike C having been up on his hangy, things looking good apart from still flat battery on truck. Decide to rig and fly and sort truck later, swift rigging and it was not long before I was on launch. normal Carbis launch in breezy conditions soon saw me climb out nicely under a cloudless blue sky over a massive golden beach and azur blue sea, people pay good money to come somewhere like this!
A sideways view of Porth Kidney and beyond before heading off
to St Ives
Having played a while it was back to launch on a straight glide the way I came and then on along the dunes to the river without a turn :))
St Ives at its best :))
cutting the corner on the way back
and on to Hayle Towans without a turn, nice
That was it just too windy for mini wings but good to see a few out hoping, should we have run the Frostbite, well at some points it was nice but at others it was only for the experienced ... dunno.
Quote of the day "click click click"
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Big Mistake and minor injuries ....
Having postponed the Frostbite comp' for another couple of weeks based on a forecast of quickly dropping winds and a NNW breeze things looked very different as Saturday arrived. We were off early to St Agnes whilst Tim J and Big G headed north to Dizzard point, a good plan based on the earlier forecast.
St Agnes and the wind was only a smidgen off at about 24mph , ideal. A test fly on Kaz's Sport 2 135 proved all was good and the lift everywhere. Danni (Falmouth) arrived after a slight detour 'ready" for a tandem flight that she was treating herself to for her birthday. She was suitably nervous as we went through the pre flight briefing and a little more so as we set up ready for launch! No worries though a few paces and it was up and away into the buoyant air and over the stunning scenery.
Bit by bit the nerves evaporated and we enjoyed a cracking flight with amazing views as the sun shone brightly. Danni explained that she tries to experience a variety of things and doing as a selfie birthday gift is an ideal way. By the time we set up to land she had no worries and was the perfect passenger making my life easy, thanks. A fast approach, a sweeping turn and a super landing all resulted in a cracking smile from both of us, nice.
Whilst the wind eased a little it did not drop as forecast and Kaz was soon up on her hangy joined by Little Al who was out making his return to flying this time on his own glider. They both had lovely flights and were joined by Chris H and his Paraglider who acted pretty much as a bollard, being pinned for most of it!
Al landed and Kaz followed him in, a little slow on finals, a bit a wind shear, slight donk, a twist in the wrist and a visit to A&E and 6 weeks rest. Unlucky, have to say that something so gentle should result in that.
Having dropped Kaz off I nipped back to St Agnes where my glider was left rigged. The Paragliders were now up in force although it was still a little top end for most. Popping in a couple of fun flights on the Hangy with nice gentle climbs to over a 1000' before pulling back to the front, didn't want to push my luck by going XC, rounded off the day and confirmed that postponing the Frostbite was a BIG MISTAKE, sorry guys and whats more the forecast rain for tomorrow looks like coming in late if at all!
Still can't win them all.
Quote of the day " ******" (it was from Kaz)
St Agnes and the wind was only a smidgen off at about 24mph , ideal. A test fly on Kaz's Sport 2 135 proved all was good and the lift everywhere. Danni (Falmouth) arrived after a slight detour 'ready" for a tandem flight that she was treating herself to for her birthday. She was suitably nervous as we went through the pre flight briefing and a little more so as we set up ready for launch! No worries though a few paces and it was up and away into the buoyant air and over the stunning scenery.
Preflight nervous wave
in flight less nervous wave
Bit by bit the nerves evaporated and we enjoyed a cracking flight with amazing views as the sun shone brightly. Danni explained that she tries to experience a variety of things and doing as a selfie birthday gift is an ideal way. By the time we set up to land she had no worries and was the perfect passenger making my life easy, thanks. A fast approach, a sweeping turn and a super landing all resulted in a cracking smile from both of us, nice.
St Agnes beach and NE to Perran and beyond
Sw to st Ives
No nerves at all smile :))
Whilst the wind eased a little it did not drop as forecast and Kaz was soon up on her hangy joined by Little Al who was out making his return to flying this time on his own glider. They both had lovely flights and were joined by Chris H and his Paraglider who acted pretty much as a bollard, being pinned for most of it!
Al landed and Kaz followed him in, a little slow on finals, a bit a wind shear, slight donk, a twist in the wrist and a visit to A&E and 6 weeks rest. Unlucky, have to say that something so gentle should result in that.
Having dropped Kaz off I nipped back to St Agnes where my glider was left rigged. The Paragliders were now up in force although it was still a little top end for most. Popping in a couple of fun flights on the Hangy with nice gentle climbs to over a 1000' before pulling back to the front, didn't want to push my luck by going XC, rounded off the day and confirmed that postponing the Frostbite was a BIG MISTAKE, sorry guys and whats more the forecast rain for tomorrow looks like coming in late if at all!
Still can't win them all.
Quote of the day " ******" (it was from Kaz)
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Out to play
Moving a greenhouse, phone call from Fergie, finish shifting blocks load up the Paramotor and off for a rare afternoon of power play.
Fergie and Treeve were just about set up when I arrived at the field and it was not long before fegie was in the air with his usual super take off, nice. The good old school unit fired up from it's winter rest with little problem and with it connected up to a Delta one I was set to go as fergie demonstrated a perfect landing, no pressure then!
With a very light breeze it was a good run that saw me into the air and up and away for a super flight with super views and time to check out a few nearby ponds. The delta flew nicely with the unit making good speed and light handling even if it does keep your hands high!
45 minutes later the cold got the better of me and I popped back into the field where the boys were looking a bit dispirited. a broken stud, no not Treeve, was the issue so stopping play on their power unit. No worries needing to wam up gave them time to use the school one. Despite the reduced prop size and power they both did a fine job as the wind dropped even further, who needs big powerful motors??
A final flight as the sun dropped behind a few clouds used up the fuel and it was happy faces all round come the end of play. Must do it more often.
Quote of the day "what a lovely length"
Fergie and Treeve were just about set up when I arrived at the field and it was not long before fegie was in the air with his usual super take off, nice. The good old school unit fired up from it's winter rest with little problem and with it connected up to a Delta one I was set to go as fergie demonstrated a perfect landing, no pressure then!
Climbing out above take off and heading NE
With a very light breeze it was a good run that saw me into the air and up and away for a super flight with super views and time to check out a few nearby ponds. The delta flew nicely with the unit making good speed and light handling even if it does keep your hands high!
Fraggle Rock ?
45 minutes later the cold got the better of me and I popped back into the field where the boys were looking a bit dispirited. a broken stud, no not Treeve, was the issue so stopping play on their power unit. No worries needing to wam up gave them time to use the school one. Despite the reduced prop size and power they both did a fine job as the wind dropped even further, who needs big powerful motors??
it all goes a bit limp as Treeve comes in
Happy days
A final flight as the sun dropped behind a few clouds used up the fuel and it was happy faces all round come the end of play. Must do it more often.
Nice surf as the sun drops
Quote of the day "what a lovely length"
Friday, January 16, 2015
Up and Down and a bit around .....
Promising if a little showery forecast saw us head to Chapel Porth meeting up with Mark H (Honiton) on site and also finding Big g already there.
It all looked good and we head to launch with the Hangies. By the time we are rigged the wind is dropping and Wyn D is thinking of getting his Pg down....... Mark h takes off and climbs in light lift on his rigid and I join him on the T2 C. Mark lands wind comes in and i climb to 1500' in between the showers. Finding a route through between the rain takes me out to sea and around the back of the cloud depositing moisture at launch where i can wait until it clears, perfect.
Wind drops again I land and Wyn takes off on his Para, another flight on the T2 C with him and Kaz joins in on her Para. Wind picks up all land and big G takes off on his Hanger, all change again. Rain comes in wind gets even stronger we shelter Big G goes home, rain stops wind disappears then returns from the south we wait.
Kaz derigs , wind fills in comes on Mark and myself enjoy a mother flight before practicing spot landings at the back, Mark wins....... Mark picks up his new Ozone Pod harness and heads home.
Interesting day and one of those where you really needed to keep an eye on things to stay safe and make the most of it.
Quote of the day " never seen such a big one"
It all looked good and we head to launch with the Hangies. By the time we are rigged the wind is dropping and Wyn D is thinking of getting his Pg down....... Mark h takes off and climbs in light lift on his rigid and I join him on the T2 C. Mark lands wind comes in and i climb to 1500' in between the showers. Finding a route through between the rain takes me out to sea and around the back of the cloud depositing moisture at launch where i can wait until it clears, perfect.
We wait for the wind to return and Mark complains .......
Wind drops again I land and Wyn takes off on his Para, another flight on the T2 C with him and Kaz joins in on her Para. Wind picks up all land and big G takes off on his Hanger, all change again. Rain comes in wind gets even stronger we shelter Big G goes home, rain stops wind disappears then returns from the south we wait.
........that his glider is not in shot!
Kaz derigs , wind fills in comes on Mark and myself enjoy a mother flight before practicing spot landings at the back, Mark wins....... Mark picks up his new Ozone Pod harness and heads home.
Interesting day and one of those where you really needed to keep an eye on things to stay safe and make the most of it.
Quote of the day " never seen such a big one"
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Phipps and Chicks (2 portions)
It was always on the cards that there could be on for some hanging on the hill. With Jenny S (Falmouth) keen to get another flight in on her hangy before she goes away and us keen to get her sorted before we go away we all willed it good.
Fly in the ointment was that Jenny was in Exeter until 11.00 so timing was critical. Somebody between us must have done something right as the wind eased and backed coming on nicely at Perranporth for 14.00 hrs which was the earliest she could make it by.
Both Jenny and Kaz wasted no time in rigging and it was not long before Kaz led the way into the air for the hangies as mike B (Plymouth) played down low on his Para. Confirmation that conditions were good and Jenny was next off. A good launch with the usual squeal and she was up and away settling in quickly and soaring high above the cliffs.
Whilst the girls played having the sky to them selves, there is something I never thought I would see, I tidied up the rigging area where various bits of glider padding were blowing around in the breeze. The lift was good and with the addition of a steady stream os sea thermals the girls had a ball. Kaz was first in having made a good effort to lose height before her approach making landing much easier. With Kaz's glider flat rigged Jenny came in next again having to burn off height over the beach before coming in. Two good landings and much smiling and congratulations ensued, Jenny now having completed her CPC tasks and looking forward to life on the hill.
Debrief over and we were ready to go again but an approaching shower stopped play for 20 minutes, shower gone, tide moving in so I took the chance for a spell on my T2 C and had a fun time until the sun went down before popping back in.
A super afternoon if somewhat compact, great to see both Kaz and Jenny get their acts together and waste no time in flying making the most of what was on offer. Well done to Jenny on going her CPC Hill rating and we look forward to her longer spells in the UK in the future.
Quote of the day "what you done with Jenny's bra Phippsy ?"
Fly in the ointment was that Jenny was in Exeter until 11.00 so timing was critical. Somebody between us must have done something right as the wind eased and backed coming on nicely at Perranporth for 14.00 hrs which was the earliest she could make it by.
Both Jenny and Kaz wasted no time in rigging and it was not long before Kaz led the way into the air for the hangies as mike B (Plymouth) played down low on his Para. Confirmation that conditions were good and Jenny was next off. A good launch with the usual squeal and she was up and away settling in quickly and soaring high above the cliffs.
Jenny climbs away from launch
Whilst the girls played having the sky to them selves, there is something I never thought I would see, I tidied up the rigging area where various bits of glider padding were blowing around in the breeze. The lift was good and with the addition of a steady stream os sea thermals the girls had a ball. Kaz was first in having made a good effort to lose height before her approach making landing much easier. With Kaz's glider flat rigged Jenny came in next again having to burn off height over the beach before coming in. Two good landings and much smiling and congratulations ensued, Jenny now having completed her CPC tasks and looking forward to life on the hill.
the girls rule the sky and fly high
Debrief over and we were ready to go again but an approaching shower stopped play for 20 minutes, shower gone, tide moving in so I took the chance for a spell on my T2 C and had a fun time until the sun went down before popping back in.
Happy Chicks
A super afternoon if somewhat compact, great to see both Kaz and Jenny get their acts together and waste no time in flying making the most of what was on offer. Well done to Jenny on going her CPC Hill rating and we look forward to her longer spells in the UK in the future.
Quote of the day "what you done with Jenny's bra Phippsy ?"
Sunday, January 04, 2015
Suckers ..........
Light ESE going south as day goes on sees various pilots head to Vault Bay in anticipation of a a classic paragliding day. Peachy arrives, decides whether to pop his Zero in the van, why not ?? in it goes Kaz asks are you going to pop the Hangy on, no think it will be normal Pg's all day, off we go.
At vault there is a line of chairs filled by bundles off clothing encasing four pilots all bracing the more than fresh breeze coming from the SSE. Aghhhhhhh where is my Hangy, sucker, how long have I been doing this? how many times have I said why not just take both? I must be a slow learner or maybe I am regressing!
Still at least the Zero is in the van and it is not long before it's out of the bag and in the air in nice and lift conditions seeing it climb easily and getting around fine. Back in on top and a word with Peachy and he is up and away on his Zero zooming about on half trimmers letting out the odd yelp as his eyes streamed in the wind. We had a fun fly together with the whole ridge to ourselves. The assembled judging panel gave some constructive criticism of his landing but Peachy was rightly pleased with his flight overall.
Mike C gave it some thought of launching on his Delta but even he thought better of it which tells it's own story. Whilst several of the onlookers cracked and headed off Phil L jumped ship and stayed and was soon clipping into my glider to go and put it through it's paces with some "strong" wing overs and impressive spirals. He even managed to put it down in a cow pat free zone which was much appreciated.
Tim J arrived with his hangy and fortunately (in this case) chatted for a while before rigging.........
Bit of rain came through but with sunshine off to the west we held on whilst Simon S (N Devon) tidied up some theory paperwork, great to see him and Julie S out enjoying life ;) Rain cleared wind eased so I gave it another shot commenting on some approaching clouds before launch. Yep the lift increased and I was soon be sucked up somewhat faster than I appreciated, tracking right took me away from the wind lines on the sea and just as cloudless approached the lift dropped off and the active flying began. Next the sink and down I came nearly as fast as I went up picking my time it was in and back on top not wishing to find out what would happen next.
Feet on the ground and there was not enough wind to keep the canopy up, the wind went well off to the south the sun broke through the temperature warmed up and we headed off to have a look at Carne!
Wind on and light it was out with the Delta for Phil and myself, couple of beats and landing just below the hedge. A long wait no more wind a glide down to the lower field giving the beach a miss as the tide was well in.
Interesting day and interesting to look at what happened where on the historical data ....... a good reminder of just how quick things can change and how important it is to keep an eye on it and have options.
Quote of the day "look Phippsy is getting sucked straight up ...."
The Judging panel
At vault there is a line of chairs filled by bundles off clothing encasing four pilots all bracing the more than fresh breeze coming from the SSE. Aghhhhhhh where is my Hangy, sucker, how long have I been doing this? how many times have I said why not just take both? I must be a slow learner or maybe I am regressing!
Peachy zooms by and .....
..... sets up to land
Mike C gave it some thought of launching on his Delta but even he thought better of it which tells it's own story. Whilst several of the onlookers cracked and headed off Phil L jumped ship and stayed and was soon clipping into my glider to go and put it through it's paces with some "strong" wing overs and impressive spirals. He even managed to put it down in a cow pat free zone which was much appreciated.
Bill as bouncy as ever and out on a Sunday!
Tim J arrived with his hangy and fortunately (in this case) chatted for a while before rigging.........
Bit of rain came through but with sunshine off to the west we held on whilst Simon S (N Devon) tidied up some theory paperwork, great to see him and Julie S out enjoying life ;) Rain cleared wind eased so I gave it another shot commenting on some approaching clouds before launch. Yep the lift increased and I was soon be sucked up somewhat faster than I appreciated, tracking right took me away from the wind lines on the sea and just as cloudless approached the lift dropped off and the active flying began. Next the sink and down I came nearly as fast as I went up picking my time it was in and back on top not wishing to find out what would happen next.
Feet on the ground and there was not enough wind to keep the canopy up, the wind went well off to the south the sun broke through the temperature warmed up and we headed off to have a look at Carne!
what a difference ............
.......... 30 seconds makes to the wind ....
Wind on and light it was out with the Delta for Phil and myself, couple of beats and landing just below the hedge. A long wait no more wind a glide down to the lower field giving the beach a miss as the tide was well in.
giving Carne a go as the sun shows through
Yummy, nice ham egg and chips Peachy
Quote of the day "look Phippsy is getting sucked straight up ...."
Friday, January 02, 2015
Something for everyone at Perran
08.00 decision made lets go to Sennen ........ 08.15 all change lets go to Perran! Half way there and remember have forgotten two Paragliders, turn back, call Adie .... problem solved, thanks :)
On site and Dredge is there bouncy as usual and it is not long before he is off on his Mini wing to play on the dunes whilst we rig the Hangies. Jenny S is keen yo get her first flight in on her own wing, Wills Wing Sport 2 135, and whilst she rigs I check out conditions on my T2 C. It's breezy but fun and with the forecast to drop it is looking good.
45 minutes later I pop back in on top, test Jenny's glider and things are fine. Jenny does a super launch and is soon settling into her wing on only her third soaring flight. a few beats and she is well up there and soon joined by "Little' al on the Calypso making a come back and taking it easy to start with. They both have super flights in classic Hangy conditions whilst the mini wings play below.
Next challenge is to get Jenny in, a bit of practice flying on the uprights first then in she comes, a super landing on her second attempt gets a round of applause from the watching danglers. Nice one, covert into her own harness next and she is away, watch out for her on the hill.
Little Al makes it all look easy as he comes in to land and hopefully we shall see much more of him this year. A bit more playtime on my glider whilst Frank H and Alistair S finish off their theory exams under Kaz's watchful eye then with things easing little it's back in to see if we can get them up there.
Little by little it eases and Frank is off and away to join the increasing numbers. A couple of good flights and two more top landings and he completes his hill conversion, well done Frank a fun journey and plenty more fun to look forward to.
Alistair having waited patiently gets in the air and has a good flight despite the lift dropping a bit and things getting busy, Smooth flying see's him staying up nicely and he too slips in for a fine top landing, a couple of more flights and he will be sorted.
Great to see everybody out having fun and making the most of it Phil L played with every toy he had before letting me borrow his Delta for a play at the end of the day. Peachy Zeroed in and had a ball before flicking to his normal wing s did several others so giving them plenty of airtime which otherwise they would have been stood on the hill.
Lets hope this is the start of a good year for all.
Quote of the day "everybody duck" and it was nothing to do with poultry .....
Dredge gets the ball rolling
On site and Dredge is there bouncy as usual and it is not long before he is off on his Mini wing to play on the dunes whilst we rig the Hangies. Jenny S is keen yo get her first flight in on her own wing, Wills Wing Sport 2 135, and whilst she rigs I check out conditions on my T2 C. It's breezy but fun and with the forecast to drop it is looking good.
Guess it's January then, Peachy dressed for the occasion
45 minutes later I pop back in on top, test Jenny's glider and things are fine. Jenny does a super launch and is soon settling into her wing on only her third soaring flight. a few beats and she is well up there and soon joined by "Little' al on the Calypso making a come back and taking it easy to start with. They both have super flights in classic Hangy conditions whilst the mini wings play below.
Jenny and Al share the air
Jenny and Glen play
It is all going on
Next challenge is to get Jenny in, a bit of practice flying on the uprights first then in she comes, a super landing on her second attempt gets a round of applause from the watching danglers. Nice one, covert into her own harness next and she is away, watch out for her on the hill.
Looking good on approach
Looking happy after a great flight
Little Al makes it all look easy as he comes in to land and hopefully we shall see much more of him this year. A bit more playtime on my glider whilst Frank H and Alistair S finish off their theory exams under Kaz's watchful eye then with things easing little it's back in to see if we can get them up there.
Little by little it eases and Frank is off and away to join the increasing numbers. A couple of good flights and two more top landings and he completes his hill conversion, well done Frank a fun journey and plenty more fun to look forward to.
Frank gets set to go as the sun and the wind begin to drop
Alistair having waited patiently gets in the air and has a good flight despite the lift dropping a bit and things getting busy, Smooth flying see's him staying up nicely and he too slips in for a fine top landing, a couple of more flights and he will be sorted.
The look of joy, well Mike actually
Great to see everybody out having fun and making the most of it Phil L played with every toy he had before letting me borrow his Delta for a play at the end of the day. Peachy Zeroed in and had a ball before flicking to his normal wing s did several others so giving them plenty of airtime which otherwise they would have been stood on the hill.
Lets hope this is the start of a good year for all.
Quote of the day "everybody duck" and it was nothing to do with poultry .....
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Lost contact at Praa
Kaz under the weather , the boys off to Carne and me not knowing what to do! Decided to hang around and see how if Kaz perked up and then head out to join the gang if she did.
2 hours later Kaz not perked up and report of windy at Carne. Kaz wants peace and quiet so I head off to Praa sands to catch up with Mark F. Found him on his boat putting windows in, only 6 weeks to go. Had chat wondered off to beach with Zero, had good fly landed to find phone gone awol, checked likely drop out points, had another fly, started to get windier.
Seems like Chris H had a ball down to the west in the morning with some super flying and the boys to the east watched Phil L briefly hop about and chewed the fat ;)
Quote of the day "sorry we are unable to connect you"
The fun begins
2 hours later Kaz not perked up and report of windy at Carne. Kaz wants peace and quiet so I head off to Praa sands to catch up with Mark F. Found him on his boat putting windows in, only 6 weeks to go. Had chat wondered off to beach with Zero, had good fly landed to find phone gone awol, checked likely drop out points, had another fly, started to get windier.
Sun time
shadowing the dunes
shadowing the pub
Had cup of tea and out world to rights with Mark, had another search for phone, gave up and went home! A fun few hours and must return with the Hangy for some more fun another day.
Always bleeding something to do for Mark
Seems like Chris H had a ball down to the west in the morning with some super flying and the boys to the east watched Phil L briefly hop about and chewed the fat ;)
Quote of the day "sorry we are unable to connect you"
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