An hour later a glance out to sea reveals some wind on the way in time to pop the Paraglider out. Sure enough in came the breeze and both Kaz and myself had some lovely flying even managing to hook into a nice climb which saw me circling up and back nicely before pulling out and heading back as it was time to get down as the Tandems were due to arrive, shame.
By the time I was down the wind began to back and the lift began to drop and the sky get crowded with the only good lift being down at Penhale end, not ideal for doing Tandem flights. So decision time and we decided to head to Chapel Porth with a small convoy of passengers behind, hope we have got it right.
At Chapel it was smack on but light, still we carried the kit forward and were rewarded with a steady increase in the breeze making it soon perfect for Paragliders. Nick R (Falmouth) was first up on the Tandem making a fine job of the launch and giving a goo demo' for Sandra H (Mylor Bridge) who was due next. Nick had a great flight and enjoyed every minute of it along with having a go at flying the glider whilst enjoying the views. A first class landing saw us back on top then it was Sandra's turn who had been bought a voucher for her 70th birthday.
Nick looks down on the lower engine house as we climb from launch
Classic Chapel view
A birds eye view of the upper mine buildings from the Tandem
With a bit of help at launch we made a smooth take off and were soon up joining the other guys in the air. Sandra was well up for it not only enjoying the views but also enjoying a bit of rock and roll as we played with the glider. A passing seal below added to the fun before we popped back in on top for a nice landing and a very chuffed Sandra.
Sandra gets set to go
Sharing the air
Sandra waves to the crowd as we come in to land
Whilst conditions stayed ideal for Paragliding it was always a bit light for tandem Hang Gliding so Judith (Germoe) waited patiently for things to improve whilst we played and Phil L put some airtime in on my Delta 2 and just loving it. Tim J showed that it was fine for hangies if you were on the case and had a super flight making the run to Porthtowan and beyond look easy.
A packhorse called Sam
Playing in the evening sunshine
The camp laid out below as we climb in a nice thermal
Juddith looking pretty pleased after a super flight
Back on the ground the cooking began and we had a very nice few hours with a good group and Judith stayed on to join in. As a reward for letting him fly the Delta Phil offered me a flight on his Sport 2 and guess what I was off for a blast to round off the day. I know I keep saying it but they are so much fun :)
Another cracking day, Cornwall at it's best .
Quote of the day "watch out you are burning your Baps"
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