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I think the title of this vid is a bit harsh..... I assume the poster is the pilot himself if so he should be commended for coming clean so that others can learn from it.

Couldn't agree more Colin. I think as a club our primary focus has to be on safety; the auction can wait. I'm going to try my best to get there and feel that a show of hands from other club members (by posting there support here and arriving on the night) is a necessary step if the club is going to ...

Good to have you at the helm Colin.


Ali

Bill knew the old adage 'take only memories and leave only footprints'.. but what if you need a shite?, he thought to himself as he walked away farting.

Cheers Ron/Guys

It was a personal best for me but quickly overshadowed by Gary's East Hill flight; awesome!.

we've got it tough in Northumberland weather wise but the craic and 'camawadery' is second to none,.... flying wing tip to wing tip with you lot is the number one priority.

Respect

Ali

Do you think we can turn the camera the other way?

Well done Gary, it's good to see the NS cup in the north of England for the first time. Shame I couldn't make it (maybe next year?). Alex and Wayne are really canny lads, Wayne's been flying since he was fifteen and is an inspiration to watch thermalling I met Alex in Australia in 2000 and he has si...

My comes through on a direct debit.

Ali

I'm thinking about it Colin and will hopefully to catch up with you sometime for a chat.

Ali

Hi Colin

did you get the Google doc I shared with you, it has all the results for longest Para flight on and club champion stuff since 2000?

Ali

Yep I took some 'big breaths' watching that one Colin.

As a bit of fun and as a means of getting us to 'think' about our flying can I suggest that the next time we going flying people switch their varios off. As a development task this is great as it helps us develop a 'feel' for what's going on and previously stated makes us think about where maximum l...

I've looked at the possibility of winch flying in Northumberland for years now and to be honest the main stumbling block is the location. To me there are only a few options the best one being the high fells and fields on the Allendale. Location is everything to successful winch flying with altitude ...

I've looked at the possibility of winch flying in Northumberland for years now and to be honest the main stumbling block is the location. To me there are only a few options the best one being the high fells and fields on the Allendale. Location is everything to successful winch flying with altitude ...

Can I suggest we have another development session, perhaps at the Lion and the Lamb at Horsley or the Blackbull at Corbridge, aimed at those hoping to do their first XC's or develop their soaring and thermaling techniques. Also next flying day that I'm available I'll put on a practical coaching sess...

A winch would be epic; simple. But it has to be in the correct location otherwise it will be useless; take a look at the XC Lent winch location and the flight they have done from there. After finding an appropriate winch location the next most important thing is getting a winchman who know's his stu...

Gary thought he'd offer a 'different kind' of spot landing competition.

Hi Bill
Faye = fishcake/ steak (mefium) and profiter rolls

Me = fishcakes / steak (medium) amd sticky toffee waffle

Cheers

Ali

Yep, I agree the whole thing seems a little unnecessary when there other options available. However stretching ones lines every now and then (especially after the wing has been in storage for a while) is a useful activity but only as a means of determining whether any shrinkage has occurred. Obvious...

Luckily we have grassed covered moorland to take off from. Flying at the coast is a bit of a concern given the salt and dog shite but probably better to use an old wing. I would say that newer gliders of the same make and model appear to fly better. I know that this sounds kinda obvious, with increa...

Hi All just a quick message to get an idea about numbers of people interested in working towards their pilot rating this winter time with a view to sitting the exam in Feb/March 2015. Can those interested either reply here or pm me their name, BHPA number and a basic overview of their current experi...

Congratulations are due to Liam Howley for passing his Pilot exam and completing all his pilot tasks.

Well done mate

Ali

Hi Colin... can we arrange a reciprocal agreement with regards to the kids then... or do I need to pay you?

Firstly let me apologise as I feel that I've neglected my role as club coach over this summer; hopefully things will quieten down and I'll back on top of things again. Your question is a tricky one to answer Graeme as the interpretation of flying conditions is so subjective. The day itself threw a m...

I think Faye, I and the kids will be coming in the old man's camper again.

Ali

I did the same sort of thing but around central London with the kids..... and no flying.

Can I join the next posse that heads out?

Ali

Probably a little too big as I stuggle to get it on the flight deck. It was the smallest Tab 2; I'm sure there's better options now. No problems seeing the screen in sunlight.
Alk

Cheers guys

Wasn't really that keen but Maltby (Mavric) bent my arm. Pleased I did as loitering under the cloud to Leyburn with him was great fun. I felt that the day was a little rough at times.

Ali

Once set up right Xcsoar is great. The trick is the get the best device to run it on. I use a Samsung tab 3 but it's a bit big when put on my flight deck. A backup battery pack is required £20 from ebay.

Hi Steve

My system (xc soar and a android tablet) runs great. It cost about a hindred quid. The only down issues are the fact it's a little big for my flight deck and that I have to carry a backup battery (£20 on ebay).

Ali