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A Low Save (Almost)
After witnessing a couple of lively landings, one of which resulted in a broken tail fin and another almost landing on a bus, I retreated out of the wind to enjoy some hot coffee and pre-packed lunch…
16 May 2015
After witnessing a couple of lively landings, one of which resulted in a broken tail fin and another almost landing on a bus, I retreated out of the wind to enjoy some hot coffee and pre-packed lunch…
16 May 2015
Newhaven - Epic Fail!
Not being very current with my new glider and harness, I had decided not to fly Newhaven. Instead I'd have a look at it with a view of flying it later in the year. I had rightly assumed that people may be flying, but when I arrived, I wasn't quite expecting to see what I did...
10 May 2015
Not being very current with my new glider and harness, I had decided not to fly Newhaven. Instead I'd have a look at it with a view of flying it later in the year. I had rightly assumed that people may be flying, but when I arrived, I wasn't quite expecting to see what I did...
10 May 2015
Sting 3 - Lower Rigging Replacement
All the lower rigging wires replaced on my Sting 3:168.
30 Apr 2015
All the lower rigging wires replaced on my Sting 3:168.
30 Apr 2015
Thermic Bo Peep
By noon the wind was still strong but feeling much more appealing. The level of gusts had also reduced and a launch window had opened. Pilots were beginning to take to the skies and it wasn't long before I was ready and positioned at the front of the hill...
19 Apr 2015
By noon the wind was still strong but feeling much more appealing. The level of gusts had also reduced and a launch window had opened. Pilots were beginning to take to the skies and it wasn't long before I was ready and positioned at the front of the hill...
19 Apr 2015
Wills Wing U2:160
I bit the bullet and purchased my very first 'brand-new' glider, the Wills Wing U2 160 - here's my thoughts about this glider!
06 Feb 2015
I bit the bullet and purchased my very first 'brand-new' glider, the Wills Wing U2 160 - here's my thoughts about this glider!
06 Feb 2015
Aeros Target 16 Novice Hang Glider
My thoughts on the Aeros Target 16 hang glider, Aeros' glider aimed at novice and recreational pilots.
04 Feb 2015
My thoughts on the Aeros Target 16 hang glider, Aeros' glider aimed at novice and recreational pilots.
04 Feb 2015
Hard Going at the Dyke
I arrived at the Dyke for 13:00 and already gliders were in the air. There's wasn't much in the way of cloud but the wind was strong, so I decided to flat rig the U2. ..
24 Jan 2015
I arrived at the Dyke for 13:00 and already gliders were in the air. There's wasn't much in the way of cloud but the wind was strong, so I decided to flat rig the U2. ..
24 Jan 2015
Truleigh and Back - 4 Times!
I ran hard down the hill before I was lifted into the air. I re-checked airspace then turned left and followed the contour of the hill around the bowl and onto the north facing part of the ridge…
18 Jan 2015
I ran hard down the hill before I was lifted into the air. I re-checked airspace then turned left and followed the contour of the hill around the bowl and onto the north facing part of the ridge…
18 Jan 2015
