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Yep, interesting.
I don't look at Rasp in that much detail but should do as what I have witnessed first hand seems to correlate with their predictions. Earlier seems to be better at Hogden I assume before the sea breeze has a chance to wash over the lowlands.

Gary

I think the committee should meet indepently and be trusted to only refer to the club when necessary.

Club meetings should be for the benefit of members either in a social or development perspective.

Ali

Sorry to pester you all but I broke my mobile and need a replacement, does anyone have an old Android phone they wish to sell...anything considered. In meantime I’m without any form of social media (WhatsApp included), so please bear in mind the devastating affect this is having on my mental health....

....well at least things are starting to get a little more interesting now, it's just the paragliding bit that's boring.

I only surf the web to check the weather and then communicate with mates via Watsapp. So, as Aeros states, why don't we develop a kicking weather page on the NHPC and that will generate the traffic. My guess is that most people will, as I do, check through all the highlighted tags once they have arr...

Also got an Advance impress 2 for £150. It's in good nick, has a detachable pod would fine to fly with for a few more seasons yet.

Ali

Got an old wing for ground handling, if he promises not to fly it h can have it for a couple of pints of ale.

Ali

Looking good Colin, I'm hoping to make the April meeting.


Ali

I agree with all of the above. For me it's a balance between what my aspiration are for the day, cost, time etc. My advise is, (regardless of how irritating Gary's constant mutterings are) tap into the 'happy bus' group, forge other subgroups, ping ideas of each other and liaise members from other a...

It was a good night Colin, cheers mate.

Ali

I'm aiming to get there.

Hang on a second that was my best rant, it took me ages to write that, surely I deserve some sort retort, a thick ear or a clip across the back me head?


Just what does it take to wind you up now-a-days?


Your number one fan.

Ali

"Mind blowingly annoying my nonconformist radical views will poss to many people here, get over it" Really......more like 'mind numbingly boring and predictable views'. In fact I would go as far as saying that your monochromatic emaciated patter is probably making the the very binary aspec...

John you sh~t stirrer!

There's an argument for and and against using a vario, e.g. for get you soaring sooner can help you visualise where lift is against it can over stimulate distract from more import issues you stop relying on 'feel' and observation skills Personally I advocate switching it off every now and then e.g. ...

In terms of skill development your better off flying without a vario at first. The thing I'm aiming at is flight logging as a means of evidencing experience and for post flight analysis.

Will ask a few shops for their opinion.

Ali

Ron, no criticism meant just, being aware of your experience and knowledge, would like to hear of any proposed solutions from you. Fingers, sorry mate but I'm harbouring a little angst at the moment (I think it's related to the stress of making a purchase on behalf of the NHPC?), and I think it mani...

Ron F can you suggest any solutions or suggestions to your concern?

Otherwise I agree with Bryan, Colin and Trev...... Fingers, however, can just go and 'do one'.

Ali

Brilliant news....cheers Christine!

I'll make some moves to get prices in the next couple of days. I'll include include prices for wind meters which I inadvertently omitted from my list.


Ali

Wallis.....you are the man!!

Winch flying opens up a whole world of new flying opportunities, as the only honorary flying member of the Xclent club I have first hand experience of this......bring on 2017!!!

Yep, Spain is a little to south for me as well. Like Brian I'm hoping to drive through the French and Italian Alps next year picking out the flying sites as I go. If anyone wants to hook up as an alternative to the Spain trip give me a shout .....may even be able to do a bit of XC coaching.

Ali

1. Livetrack enabled device (Safety)
2. Radio (Safety and Coaching)
3. data logger (coaching, i.e. evidencing flying experience)

These are all peripherals. Unless we get a lot more money I would expect new pilots to purchase their own harness, wing, reserve and helmet.

Yep, paragliding related shoulder pain is a definite problem for me so filled it in.... best of luck getting some answers.

Ali

Been having a think about what new kit we would purchase. From a coaching perspective a GPS Vario would be a good tool so new members can start logging flights straight away. As the SPI I find a GPS trace more useful in determining what experience the new pilot has gained over a simple log book entr...

'Aye' in respect of Christine for Sites Officer.


Ali

It's an 'Aye' from me.

Ali

Advance Impress 2 Excellent harness in really good condition. This harness by Advance has the stamp mark of quality, really well finished with great quality materials. The harness is one of the easiest pods to get into at take off and is superbly comfortable in flight. Being a seat boarded harness i...

Did you guys get my reply?