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by Gordon C
Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Xmas night out
Replies: 27
Views: 14228

cheers brain, but I think the biggest thank should go to yourself for organizing such a good night (clap)
by Gordon C
Mon Nov 10, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: Video's
Topic: Tynemouth Haven
Replies: 5
Views: 5291

definitely a couple of Hot Dogs, first class
by Gordon C
Sat Nov 08, 2014 6:32 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: december meeting wed 3rd
Replies: 21
Views: 12139

cheers Bill,
put me down for nachos Christmas burger and sticky toffee pud
by Gordon C
Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:40 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Xmas night out
Replies: 27
Views: 14228

cheers Brian, add my name to the list please,
at least the weather can't stop me eating
by Gordon C
Sat Oct 25, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Winter objectives... Pilot Rating
Replies: 13
Views: 9075

cheers Ali, put my name down for both,
will pm other details
by Gordon C
Sat Sep 13, 2014 9:33 am
Forum: Video's
Topic: East hill tandem.
Replies: 2
Views: 3384

Michele's smile says it all, 10 out of 10
by Gordon C
Sun Aug 17, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: 2014 C2C bike ride
Replies: 16
Views: 8981

a bit of bad luck, hope you can your hands up soon, take care quick recovery
by Gordon C
Sun Aug 17, 2014 12:38 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Grasmere Show Cumbria
Replies: 6
Views: 3323

yea my names on the list!
I'm looking at making a early start Sunday morning,
leaving 06:30...eta Grasmere 08:30,
by Gordon C
Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: New member saying hello
Replies: 8
Views: 3906

hi phil, a beginner myself cp in april 2014, trying to get out as much as possible to keep the learning curve going, company always welcome

cheers
by Gordon C
Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Any idea ??
Replies: 12
Views: 7430

respect to any one that can get creases in old car kee, and can handel a bolt action 303 :wink: but the hats crap :D :D
by Gordon C
Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:56 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 2
Views: 1599

I have a couple of items on my home contents insurance, that are covered away from home, but it will be down to the individual company as to what and how much !
by Gordon C
Fri May 30, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Down in the sump
Replies: 3
Views: 2086

took a bit longer than expected, due to weather and a second repair needed but back on the road now, hopeing to get out this weekend :D
by Gordon C
Tue May 27, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Down in the sump
Replies: 3
Views: 2086

unfortunately I can't recall his name, but he was into motor cross both bike and car, up to pro. and into skiing also his he and mates had dabble with para/hanggliders in the 70's. hope the clues fit the name :)
by Gordon C
Tue May 27, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Down in the sump
Replies: 3
Views: 2086

Down in the sump

adventures come in all shapes and sizes, driving down from Lords seat even tying to make a phone call from Alwinton, the van and i were relayed home by a lad from killingworth working for C F recovery, who knows john (mad dog) miller, so we had a bit to chat about on the way home ! I took the sump o...
by Gordon C
Thu May 22, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: xc flying and fuel costs per mile
Replies: 27
Views: 20386

if you can get a GTR to do 40mpg it may be quicker walking :lol: :lol:
by Gordon C
Thu May 22, 2014 6:40 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: xc flying and fuel costs per mile
Replies: 27
Views: 20386

Just been looking up running cost, total cost based on 15k annual mileage and 40mpg gives an average of 40p per mile, which is about what the tax man let's you have on self-assessment, compared to doing mpg and mileage only and your down to 20p per mile area, don't sell your-self short. a day out fo...
by Gordon C
Sun Apr 27, 2014 8:01 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: History of Nhpc and existing and new sites
Replies: 14
Views: 6312

found a Northumbria hang gliding club site guide form 1987, a few site's not listed today, may bring back memories for some : Ewe Hill, Hedgehope, Biddlestone, Peg Law and High Cantle which has the comment, offers exciting flying to those with legs strong enough for the climb and nerves strong enoug...
by Gordon C
Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:52 pm
Forum: Video's
Topic: Model ridge
Replies: 3
Views: 3781

nice one, another first for me, a walk on roll in a berow vid, with no acting history :D
text you in the morning if you still fance horden
by Gordon C
Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Pilot Task
Replies: 4
Views: 2365

Pilot Task

My BHPA pilot task book arrived today, is anyone interested in getting together to cross a task or two off, the 3 take offs and landings in winds of less than 5 mph, is one that the more out the merrier may make it fell less of a chore, the 5 target landings could have a pint on it, fingers crossed ...
by Gordon C
Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:38 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: first post CP flight
Replies: 5
Views: 3263

Thanks for the replies lads, Ron i'll try and give you a wave next time i'm out, but concentration levels were high, a lot of first going on with that flight and a few people about, cheers
by Gordon C
Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: first post CP flight
Replies: 5
Views: 3263

first post CP flight

Today was my first post CP flight, at model ridge having been sign off last Friday by Gordie. I travelled down with Graeme G, and received a warm welcome on the hillside, Brian Rowe was already airborne, he landed and with his wise words, I was soon airborne myself, a big thumps up to Berow. Looking...
by Gordon C
Sat Sep 28, 2013 5:47 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: scond hand wing
Replies: 4
Views: 2581

many thanks for replies, brain the caretake has a bolero 3 for me to try out, will quiz gordie, and keep your other wings in mind :) many thanks

gordon
by Gordon C
Fri Sep 27, 2013 5:04 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: scond hand wing
Replies: 3
Views: 2311

cheers ron,
have been looking on the net for a couple of weeks now, but not a lot in my weight or price range,
by Gordon C
Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:16 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: scond hand wing
Replies: 3
Views: 2311

scond hand wing

working through cpc with gordie, looking for second hand wing 85 to 105kg or 90 to 110kg any info welcome, BHPA membership just came through filling in nhpc membership for next club night,
cheers
gordon
by Gordon C
Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: scond hand wing
Replies: 4
Views: 2581

scond hand wing

working through cpc with gordie, looking for second hand wing 85 to 105kg or 90 to 110kg any info welcome, BHPA membership just came through filling in nhpc membership for next club night,
cheers
gordon
by Gordon C
Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: warm weclome
Replies: 1
Views: 1373

warm weclome

Thanks for the warm welcome, hope to be out on the hills soon just need to complete cpc and find a second hand wing and harness, enjoyed the talk by ed, picked up some tips on kit, any other help would be really appreciated, many thanks for the warm welcome at the club meeting last night. cheers Gor...