'nuff said ........
With Mark L (Torquay) along for a Taster day on the Hang Glider the paragliders did some ground work whilst I got Mark going on the basics. It was not long before he was ready to get on the tow line so after a bite to eat and a tow brief we got the winch set up.
Mark gets the ground work underway as the Para's rig
In contrary to the forecast the wind picked up and by the time we were ready it was more than breezy enough for the paragliders. So making the most of what we could we got Mark going on his first flights with Colin N (Newlyn east) and James B(Gweek) helping out with some side tethers just in case. There was no need to worry Mark soon settled in and the guys could stand down leaving me to chase him with just a king post tether. As Marks ability grew and we sorted out left and right the wind eased and it was not long before the Paragliders were ready to join in.
Mark gets set to go
off and away on an early flight on the tow for Mark
Bev P (N Devon) and James B both on their second day on Paragliders moved quickly into release flights before finishing off with turns and slightly higher flights matching each other as they progressed.
Bev puts in a nice ground run before going towing
Colin N got back into the air after his full on day of ground handling a couple of days ago. It was not long before he was finishing off his EPC flights and putting in his first high flight and circuit as he last flight of the day and landing with a massive grin.
It was a happy it tired bunch at the end of the day which was a late one (almost like the old days) but well worth while with loads done all round. Hopefully more tomorrow but a we will miss James who has completed his two day taster session which was given to him as a gift, still you never know.
Quote of the day "Get 'em off Colin"
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