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Ross
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Location: Widdrington, Northumberland

Hello from new CP

Post by Ross »

Hi everyone,

Thanks to the efforts of Ron Freeman, I managed to pass my CP (HG) yesterday after getting a flight from both East Hill and Hogdon Law in the same afternoon.

I started learning back in January and despite being initially cursed with bad weather, I was hooked after only a few short hops down a gentle slope. I would thoroughly recommend the Northumbria Airsports school to anyone - Ron was an excellent instructor and went out of his way to make the whole experience as enjoyable as possible. (Having seen him scampering up hillsides like a mountain goat makes me realise how unfit I am!)

Club membership is in the post and I look forward to meeting you all on the hill over the summer :)

...off to the shops to find a big red ribbon!
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AlastairW
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Post by AlastairW »

Hi Ross, and congratulations!

I think you will find that your red ribbon comes with your BHPA membership card.......

Look forward to seeing yuou on the hill!
It is sad to measure your life in terms of hours flown...... but even sadder not to.........
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John Wallis
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Post by John Wallis »

Great to see a new hang glider pilot in the club well done on your CP. Now get that avatar changed to something more normal we don't want to see what you wear in the bedroom on here. 8)
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Bob Sutherland
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Post by Bob Sutherland »

Welcome aboard Ross. See you on the hill soon.
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Ross
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Post by Ross »

Thanks guys - I thought you'd appreciate the photo of my first glider John :wink:

...unfortunately my wife doesn't let me wear it in the house!
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