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by ron freeman
Wed Jul 12, 2017 1:22 am
Forum: Video's
Topic: Paragliding Newbiggin by the Sea
Replies: 1
Views: 4769

Paragliding Newbiggin by the Sea

by ron freeman
Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: tuesday
Replies: 5
Views: 7662

Nice watching

Nice watching paragliders on East hill today from Brandon, it looked good at times and it made the students asked lots of good questions and hoping one day it will be them :) The forcast today was spot on with winds increasing by 4.00pm and it sure did.. I drove over to East hill for a while watchin...
by ron freeman
Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: Video's
Topic: Priaia da Bicas, Portugal
Replies: 4
Views: 9974

surf..?

never mind the surf ? where's the bloody helmet Derek :evil:
by ron freeman
Fri May 12, 2017 12:15 pm
Forum: Video's
Topic: Newbiggin by the Sea.
Replies: 3
Views: 6377

Nice job Brian

Very good Brian
by ron freeman
Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:17 pm
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: Monday flying
Replies: 1
Views: 2452

Monday flying

Monday Flying, any good XC's ?
by ron freeman
Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:09 pm
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: Hogden Law weather for Sunday
Replies: 2
Views: 3233

Wet down most of the day

Wet and cold most of the day.
by ron freeman
Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:51 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Sites
Replies: 2
Views: 3375

Sites

Hi Ron Don, look in the 'Flying today' section and the lambing dates are at the top of the page :)
by ron freeman
Sun Mar 26, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: For sale Instruments
Topic: Skytraxx 2.0 Vario
Replies: 5
Views: 8180

Vario

Hi Andrew. Interested in your Vario
by ron freeman
Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:21 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Getting flying and how if you want the most you need to trav
Replies: 20
Views: 23323

John Wallis

So you don't remember when you turned up at Cessford and I was cutting the grass for the farmer and you were pissing yourself laughing at me sitting on the lawnmower ?

Because the farmer gave me some dinner I offered to cut his lawn and had a great time and a great day.
by ron freeman
Sun Mar 12, 2017 1:28 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Getting flying and how if you want the most you need to trav
Replies: 20
Views: 23323

East hill

The East hill day when I few to Cessford at 1.00pm the sky had spaced out small Cu with a 14-16 mph s.east wind. The thermals were aprox 3-4 wing spans wide at ridge level so I had to dolphin 4-5 times to find a decent core then go for it. The thermals were coming from Branton village that day and t...
by ron freeman
Sun Mar 12, 2017 1:51 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Getting flying and how if you want the most you need to trav
Replies: 20
Views: 23323

IGC files

Apart from IGC files were not around then Gary and I don't need them to tell you how it was done. I remember very clearly these flights and happy to talk about them at the Club meeting (CORNER HOUSE !) I also have witness to these flights just in case of any doubt.. Selby Potts, John Wallis, John Di...
by ron freeman
Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Getting flying and how if you want the most you need to trav
Replies: 20
Views: 23323

Keep it real ?

Not sure what you mean Chris by 'Keep it real mate' Ive proven theses flight can be done, its now your turn..
by ron freeman
Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Getting flying and how if you want the most you need to trav
Replies: 20
Views: 23323

East hill next to useless

Sorry Ali your wrong about East hill big time ! this site has it all - thermals, wave, convergence good soaring the full package. Your telling pilots ''so head to the hill that gives you the best chance to achieve your goal, well I did just that many years ago and East hill always came up with the g...
by ron freeman
Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: Sunday
Replies: 4
Views: 5709

East hill Sun 5th

Interesting day on East hill, you could soon tell pilot were desperate to fly after the long winter lay off.. bloody hell its was fun to watch but not good ! t The lift was coming through in 5-10 mins patches and when it did all hell was broke loose, lots of pilot flying in all directions to get the...
by ron freeman
Sun Mar 05, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Getting flying and how if you want the most you need to trav
Replies: 20
Views: 23323

The days of

The days of driving 300mile for a fly are long gone for me Gary especially when you don't get to fly ! which does happen...
by ron freeman
Sun Feb 19, 2017 1:04 pm
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: RAF notam for Simonside !
Replies: 2
Views: 3423

RAF notam for Simonside !

RAF exercise Simonside - Feb 22nd too 3rd March 8.00am - 17.00pm

It's going to be busy :o I would say stay away until finished.
by ron freeman
Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: Lords seat *CLOSED*
Replies: 2
Views: 2995

lambing

Lords seat lambing dates start 1st April ? I saw lambs today east of Brandon
so it looks like we may be have early lambing this year 8) hopefully we may get on our sites early this year !
by ron freeman
Thu Feb 02, 2017 7:37 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Pilot of the month Re Vamp
Replies: 10
Views: 12775

POM

Pilot of the month is a great thing to have for any club, it promotes the development of all our members flying, developes the willingness to learn and become a much safer pilot and in the long run improves our sport. The tee shirt is a great idea with 'NHPC pilot of the month' printed front and bac...
by ron freeman
Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: For sale Wings
Topic: Ozone buzz
Replies: 0
Views: 7293

Ozone buzz

Looking for a small & med. Ozone buzz (used). Anybody out there got one
by ron freeman
Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:56 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: TP challenge 42k with £50 prize
Replies: 2
Views: 3353

great challenge

Gary, sounds like a great challenge ! are you sure your up to it flying big hills all the time.. :D. Joking aside you are one of the few who have managed to get away xc from small sites in nothumberland it's not easy but very rewarding.
by ron freeman
Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: Weekend may not be a total right off
Replies: 18
Views: 14049

Re: Brian & John

Brian, in the 15 years of flying how many times have you tried to fly there ? I bet its not many.. so you cant say its taken a lots patience to get one XC's Sites like Crossfell on a good day will blow anyone away compared to Titers but you have to decide if you like a challenge or go for the big s...
by ron freeman
Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:49 pm
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: Weekend may not be a total right off
Replies: 18
Views: 14049

Brian & John

Brian, in the 15 years of flying how many times have you tried to fly there ? I bet its not many.. so you cant say its taken a lots patience to get one XC's Sites like Crossfell on a good day will blow anyone away compared to Titers but you have to decide if you like a challenge or go for the big si...
by ron freeman
Mon Jan 30, 2017 6:07 pm
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: Weekend may not be a total right off
Replies: 18
Views: 14049

Dave

Hi Dave, good to hear from you. Yes you can drive to the top to drop your kit off then park at the bottom. Because paragliders can soar in much less wind and also fly much slower than a hangglider it makes the flying much less turbulent I dont like flying in fresh winds with strong thermals and when...
by ron freeman
Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:33 pm
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: Weekend may not be a total right off
Replies: 18
Views: 14049

Titers

and as for titters,,,,,small dangerous and next to useless. But that's just my opinion. Very surprised to hear this Brian ! I guess its a given you won't be back again.. I've flown this site regular for a very long time HG & PG and it has produce some great height gains, very good XC's + some g...
by ron freeman
Mon Jan 30, 2017 12:31 am
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: Titlington pike soarable today
Replies: 0
Views: 5561

Titlington pike soarable today

2 students on Titers today, some nice soaring with light thermals.

Did anyone fly Hownam law ? it looked pretty good over on the west side.
by ron freeman
Sun Jan 29, 2017 11:35 pm
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: Weekend may not be a total right off
Replies: 18
Views: 14049

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by ron freeman
Sun Jan 29, 2017 11:35 pm
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: Weekend may not be a total right off
Replies: 18
Views: 14049

Hownam law would have been great

Sorry Gary got to disagree ! Hownam law would of been great today, 4x4 to the top and only 1 hour away.

Tinto, great site for summer Xc's but a bloody long drive for winter flying 260mile return 5hrs total crackers !
by ron freeman
Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:22 am
Forum: Flying Today
Topic: saturday and sunday
Replies: 8
Views: 7143

Tailbridge

Tailbridge 1600ft asl its a nice site but high above sea level and with the forcasted winds it may well be blown out.

Titers in the morning will be a good bet then whats ever happens, happens..
by ron freeman
Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: radios, what to buy
Replies: 4
Views: 5766

Hi Chris

Hi Chris give me a call for any info on radios - new or second hand

Cheers Ron CFI Northumbria Airsports
by ron freeman
Wed Jan 04, 2017 3:50 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: January Meeting
Replies: 8
Views: 9108

Bugger

Hi Lloyd, thanks for the offer to explain the new weather station, was all set to attend. You can show me whats needed and we can go from there and we can look at the site that Ive proposed for the club.

Hope the good lady Colin gets well soon.