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by RichardC
Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:15 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Pilot Profile Skywings Ron Don
Replies: 6
Views: 12393

Nice one Ron. Lynne was wondering how you managed to get it down to only two pages. She was expecting a ten page supliment.
by RichardC
Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:28 am
Forum: For sale Wings
Topic: Nova Mentor 2 (Large) - £500
Replies: 0
Views: 7482

Nova Mentor 2 (Large) - £500

For Sale, my Mentor 2 (Large). Approx 120 hrs. Serviced this year, two lines replaced, everything else OK. Always concertina packed. Comes with xcertina bag, unused glider bag.
by RichardC
Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:09 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Accident Saturday Lakes. Anybody we know?
Replies: 6
Views: 7357

Something on Facebook: Called Dan Moore "Becky Moore" Thank you so so much Martin! You saved his life! He is as ok as can be expected. He has very very badly shattered his leg, arm and broken knuckles. He had surgery last night to try and fix his arm and leg, he now had a metal frame on hi...
by RichardC
Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Attention November Meeting
Replies: 73
Views: 108985

:)
by RichardC
Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:39 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Attention November Meeting
Replies: 73
Views: 108985

Hi All, I see that my accident has sparked quite a discussion... Firstly just to let you know I am recovering at home. I have a fracture of my T12 vertebrae and an elbow that needed a plate to put it back together. Currently in a body brace during the day. I should have full movement of the elbow af...
by RichardC
Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Accident in the Lakes Sunday
Replies: 3
Views: 3468

Just spotted another one from 11th. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-19226465
by RichardC
Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Accident in the Lakes Sunday
Replies: 3
Views: 3468

Accident in the Lakes Sunday

I saw a brief news report about a paraglider pilot crashing at the weekend see: http://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2012/1 ... head-crash
Any idea how they are?
by RichardC
Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Help wanted please
Replies: 11
Views: 8999

31?

Name them please? ALL of them....
by RichardC
Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:56 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: important changes for model ridge please read before flying
Replies: 12
Views: 7759

Polite reminder

I would remind everyone that MODEL RIDGE is currently at risk. We have had quite a few non members accessing and flying model ridge. We have, once again, been asked by the land owner to make sure everyone flying model ridge are members of the NYSC and have current BHPA membership. Please could you f...
by RichardC
Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Any Good
Replies: 38
Views: 16893

John,

I got one recently, due to being too fat for my old wing, and I love it. Stress free flying and great performance. I fly a large at 122kg all up. Did my PB on my first flight on it. :) Wasn't shamed against the hot ships at the Nationals, kept up with a small Mantra M4 on long glide.
by RichardC
Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: More Censorship
Replies: 4
Views: 3228

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by RichardC
Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:06 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Dub Fest
Replies: 3
Views: 2507

When we were in Annecy there were few there. Somebody said 2000 VW's of all descriptions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CML4GUMyX4c
by RichardC
Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:05 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: LCC Results now out
Replies: 16
Views: 8050

I did try. I took the climb on Clough for that very reason. Never mind had an unforgettable flight.
by RichardC
Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: LCC Results now out
Replies: 16
Views: 8050

"especially those that have fallen foul of the height loss rule 3metres is a tough lesson"

That was me. Gutted!

See section 3.8.

http://www.xcleague.com/xc/info/rulesflights.html
by RichardC
Mon May 23, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: Our Neighbours
Topic: Carlton Bank - now Members Only
Replies: 4
Views: 10684

Ron, I'm afraid I can't take any glory for this, most of the hard work over the past few years has been done by John Lewis our sites officer. My understanding is that as part of the agreement there are strict rules regarding keys for the gate and we have to ensuring people who fly are aware of where...
by RichardC
Sun May 22, 2011 10:08 pm
Forum: Our Neighbours
Topic: Carlton Bank - now Members Only
Replies: 4
Views: 10684

Carlton Bank - now Members Only

I have not seen anything on your forum, you may already be aware but if not: Due to new arrangement with the land owners, Carlton Bank is now a NYSC members only site. After a massive effort over the past few years we have once again gained access to the road up and the takeoff. So please join and s...
by RichardC
Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:39 pm
Forum: Video's
Topic: Speedflying Close In !!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 5955

Well I suspect it won't be long before we are reading ANOTHER short piece somewhere about the tragic death of another speedflying pilot. I can see the skill involved but every time I watch this sort of thing I seem to spend half the video frowning and lifting my feet off the ground whilst sat on the...
by RichardC
Sun Jan 02, 2011 7:32 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: its getting closer ron then the sky will be the limit
Replies: 30
Views: 23433

Steve I'm with you. They all frighten the sh*t out of me, caged or not. Particularly when operated by uninsured people "training" on busy sites near members of the public. Got that off my chest :lol: I've got it, fit it with a 10M long prop and I'd have a go. Maybe you could have it unders...
by RichardC
Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:24 am
Forum: Video's
Topic: The toys just keep getting better
Replies: 0
Views: 2432

The toys just keep getting better

Here is one for those days when you can't fly. How about a radio controlled plane with real time video feed to you on the ground. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrm3eqh9Yjk RC now doesn't look quite so dull. PG forum link if you haven't already seen it. http://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?...
by RichardC
Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:49 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: its getting closer ron then the sky will be the limit
Replies: 30
Views: 23433

Does it come with 5 sets of spare lines :)
by RichardC
Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: The Geordie Whale Song
Replies: 6
Views: 3960

Looks like I'm not the only one who can't understand you lot :)


Meet the man paid to translate the Geordie dialect http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/tyne/hi/fro ... 276057.stm
by RichardC
Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:58 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: well no flying but just as much fun
Replies: 20
Views: 10191

Looks very lifty in the middle of the field. Was that one of those clouds Ron mentioned? :lol:
by RichardC
Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Andy Lee
Replies: 1
Views: 1633

Last seen grovelling about the bottom of a cliff near Saltburn :lol:
by RichardC
Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Mayerhoffen
Replies: 5
Views: 4467

Brian, We did a package last March and stayed here: http://www.hotel-glueckauf.at/Willkommen.html Nice place near town centre, but far enough away to be quite, with a physio next door :) Useful. Google map link: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Middlesbrough,+Clevela...
by RichardC
Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: LEARNING HELP REQUIRED
Replies: 86
Views: 48967

Thanks for making me cry laughing. Not enjoyed a posting that much that didn't involve taking the p%ss out of Gary.
by RichardC
Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Lost on Sunday 8.
Replies: 4
Views: 2625

Is this it Ron?

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by RichardC
Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:41 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: pilot of the month ron for all his flying at model carlton
Replies: 4
Views: 3032

That picture was only last week.

As was this:

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Does anybody have a tandem to sell? For me to fly solo!!! :lol:
by RichardC
Sat Aug 07, 2010 12:16 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: pilot of the month ron for all his flying at model carlton
Replies: 4
Views: 3032

Pilot of the month

Ron,

Well done.

If you come down this weekend I expect you to fly with that hat on!!!

No hat no flying!!!