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by Chris L
Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: For sale Wings
Topic: Skywalk Cayenne 5 XS 75 to 95kg
Replies: 0
Views: 7949

Skywalk Cayenne 5 XS 75 to 95kg

Excellent condition bought new June 16 70 hours max Still the reference glider in the C class A fantastic XC machine

http://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=88477

£1150

chrislittle312@aol.com
by Chris L
Tue May 30, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Lost Words
Replies: 9
Views: 13054

John..............You're a literary master in my eyes, brilliant verses! Interestingly enough I've stopped kicking my own arse since I stopped posting my flights on the league I feel liberated and free from chasing numbers Now I just fly and enjoy it. Yes I still love to go XC but some days I just w...
by Chris L
Fri Mar 17, 2017 1:12 pm
Forum: For sale Wings
Topic: Little Cloud EZ 16 Mini Wing
Replies: 0
Views: 7754

Little Cloud EZ 16 Mini Wing

In excellent condition; as new Less than 5 hours No damage tears or repairs Supplied with everything when bought new, rucksack, inner bag & manual etc A versatile and fun mini wing to use for everything from hike and fly to strong wind soaring Small pack size and lightweight Hardly used so I've ...
by Chris L
Sat Jun 11, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: C2C 2016
Replies: 16
Views: 30920

Unfortunately we can't do it either unless its over a weekend :(
by Chris L
Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:54 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Cumbria Sites
Replies: 0
Views: 6043

Cumbria Sites

Hi Guys For those who aren't aware I'm looking after the sites in the Northern Lakes and just want to refer visiting pilots to the sites guide on the Cumbria Soaring Club Website and to check the status of each before flying http://www.cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk/SiteManagement/CSC_SiteIndex.php Sites ...
by Chris L
Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:28 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: November Meeting **Safety** Please read
Replies: 11
Views: 7134

I thought the meetings were on the first Wednesday of each month Has this been changed?
by Chris L
Fri Oct 23, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Attention November Meeting
Replies: 73
Views: 109075

I think a debate on safety is a very good idea for a meeting particularly while it is fresh in everyones minds The auction can always be postponed to another meeting but safety should be priority and particularly to stop pilots repeating the mistakes others have made on a particular site BHPA report...
by Chris L
Thu Sep 17, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Milkhope 2015
Replies: 69
Views: 76976

Could do with directions on how to get there please!
by Chris L
Wed Aug 19, 2015 11:04 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: VFR Chart Publications
Replies: 2
Views: 2497

Where is best to buy these from? and which charts and sizes are most useful?
Could do with some updates covering Northern England & the Peaks
by Chris L
Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:55 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Grasmere Show
Replies: 33
Views: 47349

We are in too
Jan won the accuracy comp a few years ago on her speedwing 8) and I enjoyed her prize a crate Jennings Beer (she only drinks cider) :P
by Chris L
Sun Jun 21, 2015 11:22 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Weather Cam at Hartside
Replies: 6
Views: 5041

Fantastic, really useful
by Chris L
Sun May 31, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Our Neighbours
Topic: Cumbria closed doors
Replies: 12
Views: 37638

Steve
We can't risk any undesirables and upstarts on an open Cumbria Forum You atleast have to pay up to stir the s**t :lol:
by Chris L
Tue May 19, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: a good app for your phones that will transform retrieves
Replies: 3
Views: 3567

Can you post a link to this app Gary
by Chris L
Tue May 19, 2015 10:37 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Milkhope 2015
Replies: 69
Views: 76976

Me & Jan too :idea:
by Chris L
Sat Apr 25, 2015 2:42 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: The Misery of Chasing Points
Replies: 3
Views: 3605

The Misery of Chasing Points

Flying is wonderful, its about freedom and exploring new places, getting to cloudbase, Its about viewing the mountains from above and seeing things from new vista's that can never be seen whilst on the ground. I love it In the past 10 days I've had some spectacular flying in the Lakes and Scotland, ...
by Chris L
Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:42 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Ratho today
Replies: 1
Views: 2492

The 'ginger' one definitely bears a resemblance to Gary :lol:
by Chris L
Sun Feb 01, 2015 6:37 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: chabre registration the 8th not 7th 6pm GMT
Replies: 7
Views: 5043

Who's doing this?
Quite keen on going this year
by Chris L
Fri Nov 28, 2014 10:34 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Congratulation Ron Don
Replies: 7
Views: 5702

Nice one Ron, well deserved
by Chris L
Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:34 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Cracking flight yesterday Ali
Replies: 14
Views: 8411

Graeme...........give us a shout any weekend when you are in the lakes and want to try some of the milk runs (easy XC routes)
chrislittle312@aol.com or call/text 07966 153668

:idea: :idea:
by Chris L
Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:00 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: My almost 100k flight account !
Replies: 5
Views: 5323

Thanks all, and Ali I wish you'd joined me then I'd have passed 100k I'm sure. Just lay off the beer next time before a 5 star day :idea:
by Chris L
Sat Aug 02, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: My almost 100k flight account !
Replies: 5
Views: 5323

My almost 100k flight account !

My almost 100k flight !!! Last Saturday I flew for 5 hours and nearly 100km from Blease Fell This was probably my best flight so I thought I’d put pen to paper and provide an account of what happened The forecast looked good RASP showed Red - A supposed 5 star day in areas mainly to the East of the ...
by Chris L
Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:42 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: chabre open and caravan cancelation
Replies: 3
Views: 2813

We are also now having to withdraw from the Chabre Open so for anyone who wants accomomodation still there is also our caravan available before we cancel it
by Chris L
Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Lakes Charity Classic Hot news !
Replies: 11
Views: 7108

Well done Gary, nice flying (y)
by Chris L
Sat May 24, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Notice to XC Pilots flying from Derbyshire Sites - Eyam etc
Replies: 2
Views: 2837

Notice to XC Pilots flying from Derbyshire Sites - Eyam etc

See below email from Nigel Page Senior coach at Derbyshire Soaring Club Any pilots flying there sites ie Eyam Edge, Curbar, Stanage etc and planning on going XC must be registered as having had this briefing May be worth confirming if you are already registered and if not putting your name below to ...
by Chris L
Sun May 18, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Record breaking day for the lads ???
Replies: 12
Views: 7339

Very nice flight Gary Mine wasn't quite a Carlsberg flight but it was definitely a Carlsberg landing I didn't manage to get away with the first two gaggles as I my vario wasn't working and had to land to reset it I took off again and was at the bottom of a gaggle climbing out over the back that Chri...
by Chris L
Fri May 09, 2014 9:55 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Where's Wally
Replies: 12
Views: 7775

The Bell ?
by Chris L
Tue May 06, 2014 5:01 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Flying the Wainwrights Book
Replies: 0
Views: 2165

Flying the Wainwrights Book

For anyone who likes flying in the lake district this book is a great read http://www.flyingthewainwrights.co.uk/# Its by Simon Blake whos from the Pennines but has flown over or off all the Wainwrights in the Lakes Me & Jan even get a mention in a few chapters! Also gives some details of hills ...
by Chris L
Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: NHPC XC League
Replies: 1
Views: 2156

NHPC XC League

Well its nice to see Brian putting his flights back on the league again and that things are hotting up with a number of good flights going on recently and I think when Ali gets back from his trip at the end of April he will have some competition I think this is a great resource for everyone and its ...
by Chris L
Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:32 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: memberships now due
Replies: 17
Views: 10426

Bank transfer just done and emailed to confirm
Thanks
Chris
by Chris L
Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:12 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: reflections on the highs and lows of xc
Replies: 7
Views: 5344

I got up mega early did some work then drove to York to get to the meetings I had planned then made a mad dash to Wether Fell getting there around 1-1.30pm decided to go to Dodd which I think works better and saw the last gaggle leave the hill I was quite amazed that when I took off around 2pm I was...