Maiden flight in the UK for Sam A's new Wills Wing Sport 2 135
A breezy morning proved to be ideal giving me time to build Sam A (Devon) newly arrived Wills Wing Sport 2 135 Hang Glider and sort out the paperwork before heading out to Perranporth just after lunch.
It was still breezy enough in the high twenties but by the time we had introduced sam to his new wing and how to rig it things looked do able. Also out to play was jerry E down from Southampton hoping to do a Tandem flight, Sam J (N.Devon) hoping to complete his tandem rating on the hangy and Phil L hoping to fly! So with two Sam's, two Sport 2's and two tandems (does that get squared) it was a busy enough afternoon and one where you really wanted to get the names right.
First up i test flew sam a's new wing and boy do I love flying these gliders, having established all was well put her through her paces showing sam a few of the things she is capable of before popping her back in on top in what were not smooth conditions.
Nice Cornish colours on Sam's glider
Having tested the air Jerry came up on the Tandem for a cracking flight in super lift giving Jerry the chance to fly the wing and get a great feel of what Hang Gliding is all about. With his knowledge of kiting, model glider flying and a variety of other sports it all made sense to Jerry who quickly got the knack of flying the wing. Top landing was fine and with a good ground crew to help us life was easy.
Nice :)
By now Phil L had plucked up the courage to give it a go (or maybe the wind eased a fraction) and had a super flight playing in the abundant lift before putting in a good landing back on top.
Quote of the day "Awesome'
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