With good low tides and the wind to the west we opted for Chapelporth to make the most of the beach. Turning up just as the beach opened up and the wind came on Kaz tested the air on her paraglider before we got John S (Speaky(Helston)) up and away on his second soaring flight on a paraglider. Speaky did well and as conditions continued to improve he quickly gained plenty of height. Keeping a weather eye out we could see an increase on the horizon so he popped back in on top with time to spare making a fine job of it.
Sure enough the wind began to pick up and by the time he was ready to go again it was more than top end so he held back. good choice and even the other paragliders who had now arrived decided to give it a miss.
Out came the ASKA and I had a fun time playing while we waited to see what conditions would do. The sight of Kaz and Phil heading off to get hangies confirmed it so I nipped back in to get the tandem hangy out.
Mandy B and Nigel p were both along for tandem paragliding flights but decided to give hang gliding a go and both were really pleased they did having stunning flights in classic conditions. Visibility was super and the sea was really clear giving good views of the seals swimming by. Thanks to both of them for being such easy passengers and maybe come back and try the Paraglider on another day.
Wyn D took the opportunity of trying the ASKA out and after some ground handling to get the measure of it he was quickly up and away settling in easily and looking like he had done it all before. despite being quite a bit heavier than me he had no trouble soaring and rounded off with a nice top landing all be it a foot too high! Interesting to see a low airtime pilot on the ASKA and it just confirmed that it is not the reserve of highly experienced pilots only and can give airtime to all when conditions dictate, come and try it.
Kaz tried out the air for the hangies and had a super flight on her Eagle and should have taken a quick flight on the ASKA to make it a full house for her.
Phill L was up and ready for it and was soon away on the hangy to keep his hand in as the arrival of his new Wils Wing Sport 2 is now imminent. Phil did a great job looking smooth and co ordinated and performing a superb top landing to a round of applause.
So another good day all round with pretty much something for everyone , nice..............
Quote of the day "it's small isn't it"
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