The day started early at 07.00 with Mark F (Norfolk club) starting his Tandem tow rating on a Paraglider. We got in the first couple of tows with Mark as passenger before the real fun began when we swapped roles. An hour break at 09.00 whilst the days taster students arrived,did the theory bit then it was full on. Andy G and Gina (Bristol) got going on the Hang Glider. whilst Ashley (N.Devon) took a Paraglider. Things went well until some unexpected rain arrived putting a hold on things. Still it cleared things dried out and off we went again. The wind was in a changeable mood resulting in a couple of winch moves, no big drama and far easier than moving a hill.
Mid afternoon and the winch was pulling the guys into the air for their trial flights with Ashley first off. he had three super flights across the field which he rounded off with a Tandem flight to get the full experience. Andy and G found the Hang Glider a little more challenging but both did well with moments of brilliance when they managed to relax!
Mark F had the full round of tandem conditions from nil wind through to "strong enough" and chuck in a line break its fair to say his Tow tandem training is complete, nice one. A tough day to get things done but we got there in the end and everyone had fun, thats what it is all about. will sort piccies when get time...
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