With a variable forecast we headed to Chapel armed with Hangies, Para's and ASKA's to make sure we had all bases covered! On arrival we thought Hangies but a quick call to Paul H on the front changed our minds to Para's so to cover the options we took everything!
With three tandems due to arrive Kaz tested the air on her Paraglider and with the wind easing back that seemed to be the right machine. By the time the first tandems were on site it was definitely a paraglider day so we wasted no time in getting into the air. Wayne H was first up and we had a cracking flight starting off in light conditions seeing us scratching around before the wind and the lift filled in giving us plenty of height to play before spiraling down to land with big grins.
With the wind having filled in darren H (Waynes brother) was next up and we opted for the hanger which proved a good choice giving the guys both a different experience whilst flying the same site. Darren despite his nerves had a ball having plenty of "moments" and suprising himself at how much he enjoyed it.
Martin F had now arrived for his tandem and with the wind on the change again we gave the Paraglider another shot but by the time we were set to go the wind filled in again so it was all change. we had acracking time on the hanger with Martin getting a good shot flying it and having done a day of hang Gliding some years ago his interest was rekindled, maybe we shall see him again if he can make the trip down from Cambridgeshire. As the wind dropped again we sneaked back in on top just in time to round off a lovely day.
Good to be back in the air in the UK and lets hope the weather continues.........
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