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FYI (and because we are all show offs at heart!): British Open Series Final Results after 7 tasks (with 6 best scores, normalised to 500 per task) # Name T 1 T 2 T 3 T 4 T 5 T 6 T 7 Total 1 Gary Wirdnam 387 248 389 474 420 500 2417 2 Dave Matthews 497 425 500 217 315 457 2411 3 Tony Stephens 499 401...

I'll be there in spirit........ will be in the Airbus simulator having my brain fryed. Have fun.

I'm on standby til 1100 but could be on my way a bit before that. I'll call you to find out where you all are if I don't get called out

This year the Nationals is under "new management" and it is going to be a more fun orientated competition. If you fancy a flying holiday with lots of people to play with then join in........

Have a look at the attachment for details.

If you are around for the Bank Holiday weekend why not join us in Hawes for the British Open Series. It doesn't matter if you have no comp experience or even if you have never been XC before. The Sports Class caters for just that, and there is a retrieve service built in!! http://www.youtube.com/wat...

This is the feedback from the first round of the BOS in Wales. Sports Class is for HG pilots who don't have much XC experience or comp experience. It's a fun learning environment. Try it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkkGIvgT6pA

Next round is in the Dales (based in Hawes) 22 - 26 May

I wasn't "there on the day" as they say so I can only comment on a You Tube video of the event. JW has a good point: move the cars, after unloading, down to towards 'Gary's Gully' and just make sure they're out of the way. As for apprenticeships, plainly GS has more to do, but we shouldn't...

I've had a look at Stenhouse's video and one thing struck me - not a good spot to land. It strikes me that the best spot would have been right next to the cars. BUT there were cars in the way! (and usually hang gliders too). I think a significant factor in his accident was a strong instinct to land ...

Ron speaks the truth there Gary! I know you don't want to stay on the Rio but you will learn plenty if you do................ and it will cost you less in uprights in the process!

Thanks to all for your warm welcome at the club night. I’m looking forward to meeting you all out on the hills in the near future, especially as I am now living in Newcastle. I’m often available during the week so if you are thinking of flying and don’t want to be on your own, give me a call: 07803 ...