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Oh bugger, really sorry to hear that Gary and after all the efforts put into organising everything, bloody trials riding JW was right about how injurious it is!

Angus, Graeme I'm happy to help out on any milk runs in the Lakes Probably the easiest to start with is Blease to Skiddaw or Souther and return Its not too demanding and has amazing scenery once up above the Blencathra main ridge Clough to Grasmere can be tricky in parts and you need to watch out no...

Brilliant idea John I think that will definitely benefit those wanting to progress into XC

This should be really really good and maybe we can do some gaggle flying together to get some good results Lets sort out team tactics and if the weather ever improves plan a few XC's in preparation
So exciting

Booked the same as Gary after searching all the options this is definitely the most cost effective, so we can probably fit in another person if they don't have to much gear. Our paragliding kit and luggage is quite big !

We need more accomodation now there is 10 of us going! Ideally a caravan for 4 non-snorers, teeth grinders or farters They can all stay with Bill

Angus..............I'm heading along to Ratho as well I don't Sprechen Sie Deutsch but I can give you a hand with packing the reserve, most are pretty similar to repack and you get a chance to test it out to see if it is packed correctly

Eyes & Fingers crossed for Saturday

Garys £700 reward should be for NHPC pilots only

I think its a case of pre-planning to get good XC flights, getting out air maps, working out potential thermal sources and which slopes to work at the right time of day, figuring out out how to work the sea breeze if possible, and best time of year so the whole area isn't flooded by the sea breeze o...

Great stuff

An excellent night, very enjoyable thanks to Bill and all
Great live music from the band

Us 2 as well

Well done guys, good flying, you were'nt the only one to bomb out Mr mad dog Miller

Really enjoyed it Thanks Ron, might even think about having a go on my speedwing
Look forward to your talk on flying convergence in Northumberland

Look forward to that should be a good one

Jan has an Ozone Rush 2 for sale I think from 90-115kg One careful lady owner from new. In excellent condition Selling at around £450 I'd ask Gordie his opinion on you flying this level of wing (including the Nova Mentor) these are mid to high end DHV1-2 wings Maybe ok for a talented beginner or con...

John..............That sounds good to me and accomodates anyone setting out late but how about starting from the Radar Masts (as take off) for late arrivals? Its easy to access and avoids a long drive and walk to take off at High Cap, so atleast that way anyone turning up later in the day gets the b...

Sounds good, we can only make it from early afternoon, so can you put the task on here, so for anyone turning up late they know what it is?

Ron I'd like to hear your thoughts on convergence and sea breeze and how we can use it to fly further in the Cheviots
What about doing that at the next meeting? or combining it with your Birdman presentation?

Ron............Really disappointed that my Go-Pro video didn't record the flight (I thought it had but mustn't have switched on) It would have been a good one to show the clouds of the sea breeze convergence below me and a very scenic flight along the coast These are the only photos I took when I la...

Very nice Brian

John
They do, these are the ones we bought a month or two back they seem very good recommended by Bill & Ali

Maybe I got the site record for Old Bewick today? Really nice flying in sea breeze convergence. Hope I got it on video flying above the sea breeze clouds was very nice. On a day when I wasn't even expecting to fly and actually set off for a run in the Cheviots with Jan but just on the off-chance it ...

Totally agree Inspirational I'm off to try some of the Western sites as soon as I get a chance
Heres the video that Ed mentioned http://youtu.be/J7Zm3G57IZ8
Its from April this year flying from Blease to Grisedale Pike via Skiddaw
A good day

Agree, I'd like to hear both, so do them on separate meetings so they don't have to be rushed

Good flying today in the Lakes from Blease Fell, some nice triangles done
Strong thermals and 5000 ft base An unexpectedly good bank holiday
Ali squeezing in a nice flight and landing in front of the kids at the lakeside after completing a nice triangle

But what affect will all that have on your trials riding
May the balance be with you

But what affect will all that have on your trials riding
the balance be with you

Well done Ron, nice flight