NHPC Private and Public Forum

Great night had by all I would say - thanks to you both for putting us all up and taking the risk of grief from the neighbours although I would say we kept them entertained too. Need to get those hot air balloons sorted for next time though. P.S. Was that what we had in mind when someone suggested t...

Am aiming to be there Alistair - hopefully after a good days flying
Cheers!

Nice one Paolo! - some day, some day......................if I get above take off that is.

Got to over 1km up in the North West at 11 o'clock tonight - on the ParaglidingEarth site though. A but warmer and safer eh?

So very sad to hear of your loss mate.

Thanks but I am set for South - Limassol area. Have looked at the extremesportscafe website and see a few NOVICE FRIENDLY sites within a short drive and am looking toward hiring a Fiesta (11 days £200). What's the score with turning up wing in hand wanting to fly over on Cyprus? I have tried emailin...

Had no problems taking my wing as luggage a few years back but wondered if any of you hardened jet setters have experienced difficulty in doing so recently. I'm set for Cyprus in July and intended traveling light - wearing my boots & packing my crocs. Have the more stringent security measures re...

This will be my first so hope to see you all there to support the more experienced NHPC competitors - I could do with the coaching on offer too!

I take it the sites stating RED - CLOSED are only due to the lambing as stated also.

Can I fly Hepburn Wood and East Hill this weekend - weather permitting?

I am looking to take the wing to Cyprus in July and wondered if anyone could recommend a good insurance policy to cover me for say 7 consecutive days. Does anyone rate Sportguard for example - gold policy is around £120!!! is this the going rate?

Last Friday I logged a NOTAM for Hepburn Woods and was told it was not necessary for an individual, just parties of 5 or more and whether I still wished to go ahead - I continued to log the NOTAM anyhow as for all I know another 4 people may have arrived by the time I was ready to take off. This was...

Mr Brown at TP says okay for this weekend. No fot and mouth problems despite recent announcements in Surrey area.

My number is 07791 260373
May see you later (from aloft hopefully!)

just spoken with Mr Brown at TP - he sees no problems regarding this issue in the Cheviot region so far.

Just heard that a new incident has been confirmed in Surrey - any news on the state of our area? I would be sure to seek advice from our site contacts regarding their wishes prior to accessing their land.

Am thinking of Cheviots - Foot & Mouth permitting.
Anyone out or have a better idea?

Does anyone do a mute version of the vario without that annoying bleep and perhaps vibrates as you fall/climb? Once I get the cash (or write my letter to Santi) I would like to fly in peace and quiet? (I'm not averse to a bit of vibration though!)

Thanks for sharing that with us Terry and I agree with John re Billy.

I did hang on til the bitter end and was rewarded with a sunny end to the day and a couple of scratchy flights ending in small walkups but no bracken! Left site at 19:00 with nil wind.

Looking good Mikey . A couple of thoughts occurred:-

Will we be able to edit the mapping or need to introduce more detailed sketch attachments for take off/landing spots, preferred parking and footpaths?

Will it be possible to view sites according to the likely wind direction?

Looks a bit gusty down there but fairer over the course of the weekend.

I might risk staying up North with more known West-South sites and try Old Bewick out instead. I've not flown there either but it looks really good.

Thinking about this site tomorrow - anyone flown it willing to advise?

Yep this is looking very good Mikey and I agree with Brian, it is a simple enough application to use but I too need a better understanding of what I am seeing.

I wasn't at last BBQ (which would have been my NHPC baptism of fire) so am guessing it was at Alistair's place. l would have liked to have been there this year but get back from Barcelona late on 25th and am at a wedding on 26th. Have a good one in my absence and I'll pray for (sun) and (whew). I gu...

Had a look at Druridge Bay when blown out one weekend, it has some fair sized continuous dunes but I suspect there may be hazardous rotor inland of them. Know of any reasonable sites up the beautiful North East coast I could safely try Ron? What is Bamburgh like? Its just a long haul from Ingram to ...

That said I was a little deterred on Saturday after witnessing that dumping onto the hilltop, any news on how he is and what went wrong?

Not so deterred that it stopped me having an hour way up high on Sunday mind you - best flight yet! Still some way to go before I can ditch the ribbon though.

Has anyone got some useful videos/books regarding in-flight technique and meteorology they are willing to lend me?

But I'm not a member of NYSC so does that rule me out?

What are the details?

OOps! didn't know about that Ron but will keep it in mind in future - won't we lads?

Yes I have a few days banked and need to be taken prior to September. Long weekends ahead! (dance) Thought I'd show my face at home after getting a soaking on East Hill without a flight all day :???: A bite, a bath and a bit of ironing tonight accompanied by a beer I should imagine then tomorrow I'm...

Seem to remember hearing the club has a library facility a few months back. Whats the procedure for seeing whats available and getting some literature and/or vids(DVDs)?

Looks like we may already have our group of 10, lets hang fire another few days and bring it up in the next gathering, we might be able to get even more and secure an even better deal. Until then can everyone have a go at getting some quotes and info? John, you may get a discount retrospectively if ...