Articles

  
A Reflection On Why I Didn't Fly
I think it's always important to reflect on decisions made with regards to hang gliding and to reflect on choices. On Sunday, I chose not to fly despite arriving early and the sky looking very inviting…
17 Apr 2016
A Muddy Landing
I made it to Truleigh, albeit almost entirely at ridge height before I found my first reliable climb which took me to 600ft above take-off…
16 Apr 2016
Devil's Dyke
Devil's Dyke Hang Gliding site guide
15 Apr 2016
Thermalling Etiquette
A collection of useful information on Thermalling Etiquette gathered from various forums.
31 Mar 2016
Takatoshi Kosaka's report of his XC
Takatoshi Kosaka's writes this great report of his XC from the Devil's Dyke on the 25 March 2016.
25 Mar 2016
First Day of Spring
After my climb I headed off to Firle Beacon - this is normally a good source of lift. Today however, the lift was poor and I arrived at the Beacon at ridge height and found myself stuck in the small bowl below it trying to regain enough height to safely fly back...
20 Mar 2016
A Trip to the Clouds and Beyond
On my final climb from Firle Beacon, the glider climbed with unbelievable ease - no matter which way I flew the vario continued to squeak its happy chirps. I looked to my left then to my right and realised I had reached the base of the clouds…
15 Mar 2016