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Its quite noticable that the former HG pilots are doing the buisness with paraglider XC's....well done Andrew.

ALSTON on a hangglider... paraglider at Hexam which way did you go John via Penrith...

Anybody flying hg's today ? teaching in the Cheviots and the sky looked epic ! coast to coast Xc's

Crossfell could be fantastic tomorrow for HG's wind should drop off in the evening for the Pg's ? Titer's will be ok for HG's & Pg's due to being a much lower site in afternoon or evening. HG's have flown to the coast many times from this excellent thermal site, can be rough in strong winds but ...

This was the clip on the BBC news a few weeks ago, you were probably reading a Airline Safety mag' Steve and missed it ! The aircraft made a perfect 'go a around' on one engine ! and landed safely.

Have a chat with Tony Anderson Steve, he has some amazing stories....

Self discipline I say 'the lack of' its time our club coaches started to kick a.se !

Take off in the Alps and fly in a straight line and you will get to cloudbase on a good day the flying was brilliant tonight, and I've not heard of anyone else PG this site, I do think its a first...

Dust devil...don't thinks so Gary, these nasty little buggers are caused by very strong convection thats why they suck in dust, small stones, & litter. I love to watch them because they give you a good idea of how the air flows in nice thermals. And as you said the conditions were not to bad (no...

Hi Gary, good to hear your fighting spirit is back...when I spoke to you in hospital about yer bump, you were clearly annoyed at yourself for flying in close for the first time and this was when you had your collapse ! so pilot error has to take some blame, I got caught out last year (Warkworth roto...

Working today Gordie, sounds like a good day. Due to the weather forcast
the coast was the only choice on the east side.

Had some good training on the beach (Cresswell dunes) you can't beat the smooth sea air for training.

Pure bliss !

Hello Ian, I did say 'an excellent competitior at top level' don't knock yourself Ian, you can thermal as well as anybody. Its the consistancy & decision making which will get you there and if you are a full time pilot your 90% there. Look at the results on the comp scene they are all full time ...

While the elixor is still flowing, and the monsoon bends the trees on Frankie Lane drive...I hear the voice on the radio... "Germany calling!" "Even the birds have packed up and gone."...... "You have to fly; Take care; It's such a lonely sky They'll trap your wings while o...

Like I said, there is a world of difference when you are a fulltime professional...take nothing away from the lad (not sky god) its all down to very hard work, commitment, & extreme determination. Even you could do it John if you had the time and money.

Here we go again with the sky god crap ! John Pendry was not a natural pilot when he first started in the National League he just survived the cut in his first year ! then his father who owned 'Planters Pea Nuts' decided to give him thirty grand a year to become one of the lucky few back then to go ...

Can the XC league be only used for flights that qualify for the National XC League ? why are we using it for a personal flight log ? we do have a 'flight Log' section for members. The summer XC league starts on the 1st April 07 to the 31st 0ct 07 it would be nice to see the league for theses dates w...

Be careful not to land in the long grass at some of our sites at the moment
Check out your landing field first before using it.

Cheers.

John Wallis, you have more experience flying in thermals than most in our club, let yourself go and kick arse with your wing but don't forget it takes time. When the air is smooth practise some tight turns...both ways. like flying your HG, its better to load your wing up in good thermals rather than...

Sounds like you did the right thing Dave, full speed bar and going backwards ! The HG is a much safer option in these conditions. The turbulance getting into wave can be extreme ! especialy if the wind is strong, coming out of it can be fun too ! if the air is dry (no cloud) you will have to use you...

Flying wth Cu-nimbs, very strong gusty winds, spun twice, sounds great.

Ali, what's your thoughts on the 'Cen' certification ?

Excellent info Tony. can't make it today, training in the Cheviots

Gary, you are entering flights into the National XC league... why dont you ask them to stop the multipliers ? I dont how many times I've said this - out & returns & triangles are much harder than open distance flying this is why get you extra km's. Try doing an out & return....and I dont...

OLC km is the best way to go, not OLC scoring ask Ian Miskin he will explain it fully. I thought the club voted (ha ha) on using the National XC league rules they are quite simple if you read them through. Chris L did you send your grid ref... I can't find them ? Competitions Officer, (trying very h...

Chris, there have been some excellent flights in the Cheviot hills, the north east coast can produce some of the best convergence lines in the country ! I've spent a lot of time learning from the glider pilots at Millfeild gliding club. They often do big out & returns flying along the northeast ...

You can't beat experience... wings, equipment, training techniques are changing all the time, most for the better...I'm all for change if there is a good reason.

The lambing dates are upto date and there in the sites info section for all our club members to read. If a visitor would like to fly they contact he club and arrange to meet somewhere and go and fly simple. This club has an excellent rapport with our farmers & landowners and its worked well for ...

Hi Chris, I dont know how much information you have reguarding sea breeze & convergence but I bet you will read lots after this experience. The lakes area can be a brilliant place to fly when the sea breeze kicks in but you have to be in the right place at the right time to use it to good effect...

Nice flight Ian, its also a loverly place to walk !

for god sake get rid of that 'blinking eye' through the peep hole ! it makes the club look like a bunch of perverts ! re-lambing dates (LOCKED)