Uppers and Downers

Hangers and Para's in harmony

Sam A enjoying some "quiet"air before experiencing flying with others

Derek J doing a super take off on one of his four flights

Mick L is back!

We made an early start at Perranporth where we found the wind at around 16mph but well off to the south west. Still whilst several pilots headed to Chapel Porth where it was more on we stayed at Perran where there was a beach!.. a quick flight on a Hanger showed it soarable but not brilliant so we watched the Pragliders for a while scooting around and slope landing. there was some good flying to be had down at Penhale and several pilots made it there and back to take advantage of it.

Mid morning saw Sam A arrive to hopefully finish off his hill endorsement and it wasn't long before he was in the air soaring with the gulls. He did a good job in the light lift conditions before popping his Buzz Z in for a top landing.

Next off on the student front was Derek on the Hang Glider and he did a good job making the most of his flight down looking more comfortable on the wing all the time.

Mick L (Porthleven) joined us having not been out flying for 8 months and after a little ground handling was up for his first hill flight. With the lift now very light he did a fine top to bottom settling the butterflies nicely. Sam Popped in another three flights to gain his hill rating and had a fun time flying in close quarters with the other pilots, all good experience.

Derek put in another three downers on the Hang Glider with the last resulting in as good a spot landing as you are likely to see.

Mick was up for another flight and caught it just right as the lift filled and had a cracking first soaring flight for over 20 minutes before heading to the beach to round off a good day and return to flying.

Well done to all concerned and what a pleasant day overall. made it back home just in time for the Pilot lectures that are now taking place... Kaz's Birthday tomorrow so probably a day off.....