A great couple of hours in the air today. Unfortunately I felt queasy, but I think that was something I ate.
https://www.xcontest.org/australia/flights/detail:hangflyer/13.11.2018/04:13
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Another good day of flying. A small triangle and a top landing tofinish.
Another good day of flying. A small triangle and a top landing to finish.
https://www.xcontest.org/australia/flights/detail:hangflyer/28.10.2018/06:23
https://www.xcontest.org/australia/flights/detail:hangflyer/28.10.2018/06:23
Saturday, October 27, 2018
https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:hangflyer/27.10.2018/06:38
https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:hangflyer/27.10.2018/06:38
A fun little flight on the Masala 3 XXS today.
70kph+ groundspeed at trim and over 5m/s lift!
A fun little flight on the Masala 3 XXS today.
70kph+ groundspeed at trim and over 5m/s lift!
Thursday, October 25, 2018
I had a nice spring flight at Bakewell a couple of weeks ago. Justdownloaded the photos now.
I had a nice spring flight at Bakewell a couple of weeks ago. Just downloaded the photos now.
Another good Bakewell weekend coming up.
Another good Bakewell weekend coming up.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
My best attempt to fly back to Aarau this year!
My best attempt to fly back to Aarau this year!
https://ayvri.com/scene/nxkww64yk8/cjn49kynm00012463lmf9bc8w
https://ayvri.com/scene/nxkww64yk8/cjn49kynm00012463lmf9bc8w
https://ayvri.com/scene/nxkww64yk8/cjn49kynm00012463lmf9bc8w
https://ayvri.com/scene/nxkww64yk8/cjn49kynm00012463lmf9bc8w
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Monday, September 17, 2018
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Friday, September 14, 2018
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Friday, August 10, 2018
Friday, July 27, 2018
My first flight in Romania. Exciting.
My first flight in Romania. Exciting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM_3TEOft44&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM_3TEOft44&feature=autoshare
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Sunday, July 08, 2018
Friday, July 06, 2018
So much great flying to be had here in Switzerland when the weather is good.
So much great flying to be had here in Switzerland when the weather is good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kScc6xb1TU8&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kScc6xb1TU8&feature=autoshare
Friday, June 22, 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
A very windy day. A bit rough, but good practice. The site in on the North Downs way in Kent.
A very windy day. A bit rough, but good practice. The site in on the North Downs way in Kent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufV_AH0KGAc&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufV_AH0KGAc&feature=autoshare
Monday, June 18, 2018
I finally got to fly Detling Hill which is a site near Thurnham in Kent.
I finally got to fly Detling Hill which is a site near Thurnham in Kent. It's the closest site to Charing being less than 20 minutes by car.
The wind was moderate to strong on the ground, with a thermic/squally feel.
Because I had a small wing with me I felt confident about ground handling to feel the air. I had to time my take off with a lull in the wind. Landing was the result of a careful setup.
I was sharing the sky with Aero Modelers, look for the planes in some of the shots.
I took off at the bottom of the slope as the wind was averaging about 10kt there. I went up to the top of the hill before I flew to check the compression and it was definitely something to stay well away from.
I flew for about 25 minutes. During one squall the wind picked up quite a lot and I was on full speed bar and just holding my position in front of the hill, that was my signal to call it a day.
The wind was moderate to strong on the ground, with a thermic/squally feel.
Because I had a small wing with me I felt confident about ground handling to feel the air. I had to time my take off with a lull in the wind. Landing was the result of a careful setup.
I was sharing the sky with Aero Modelers, look for the planes in some of the shots.
I took off at the bottom of the slope as the wind was averaging about 10kt there. I went up to the top of the hill before I flew to check the compression and it was definitely something to stay well away from.
I flew for about 25 minutes. During one squall the wind picked up quite a lot and I was on full speed bar and just holding my position in front of the hill, that was my signal to call it a day.
Saturday, June 09, 2018
Some great flying in Tenerife. Strong thermals and tight landing spots.
Some great flying in Tenerife. Strong thermals and tight landing spots.
https://vimeo.com/274111098
https://vimeo.com/274111098
https://vimeo.com/274111098
https://vimeo.com/274111098
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Light NE winds.
Light NE winds. A low inversion. Weak thermals. 3 safe flights. 3 hikes back up the mountain. A new person record time for ascending and descending. Maybe not such a tough day after all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JojmPZIUbfU&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JojmPZIUbfU&feature=autoshare
Another awesome day at Mt Bakewell.
Another awesome day at Mt Bakewell. NE winds, but light and thermic so plenty of chances to launch safely from the top. 3 awesome flights, each one special and challenging. I'm flying a Skywalk Masala 3 XXS. It's a super fun glider, fast, dynamic, responsive and glides well too. Oh and it weighs 2.75kg and packs up to the size of a bath towel. I never would have imagined that 16.8sqm could do so much.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDLuN2gYMYA&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDLuN2gYMYA&feature=autoshare
Another awesome day at Mt Bakewell.
Another awesome day at Mt Bakewell. NE winds, but light and thermic so plenty of chances to launch safely from the top. 3 awesome flights, each one special and challenging. I'm flying a Skywalk Masala 3 XXS. It's a super fun glider, fast, dynamic, responsive and glides well too. Oh and it weighs 2.75kg and packs up to the size of a bath towel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wweNf5RpIg8&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wweNf5RpIg8&feature=autoshare
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
I had a great hike and fly adventure at Bakewell.
I had a great hike and fly adventure at Bakewell. The winds did not allow for much flying, but I got plenty of fresh air, exercise and practice taking off in tricky conditions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8-P3rrXwpI&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8-P3rrXwpI&feature=autoshare
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Short flights, but still a nice day in the country.
Short flights, but still a nice day in the country.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fCjzT0ov0&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fCjzT0ov0&feature=autoshare
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
A short XC and hike back to the car.
A short XC and hike back to the car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyuV0hCT4Lw&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyuV0hCT4Lw&feature=autoshare
Wednesday, May 02, 2018
An epic week in bright. 12 hours of video compressed to 15 minutes!
An epic week in bright. 12 hours of video compressed to 15 minutes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrXsQHBt3YI&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrXsQHBt3YI&feature=autoshare
Sunday, April 15, 2018
I had an awesome XC from York to Goomalling a couple of days ago. 3 hrs was my longest flight on the Symphonia.
I had an awesome XC from York to Goomalling a couple of days ago. 3 hrs was my longest flight on the Symphonia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpyL5MtESQg&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpyL5MtESQg&feature=autoshare
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Sunday, April 08, 2018
Some great PG flights over the last week. Some highlights from an XC on a low day and from the coast.
Some great PG flights over the last week. Some highlights from an XC on a low day and from the coast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbwAzjObxAI&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbwAzjObxAI&feature=autoshare
Thursday, April 05, 2018
Another great day at Mt Bakewell.
Another great day at Mt Bakewell.
A 10k XC with 2.5 hour walk back. Then an hour of magic lift at at sunset.
A 10k XC with 2.5 hour walk back. Then an hour of magic lift at at sunset.
Sunday, April 01, 2018
Friday, March 30, 2018
Another awesome day at Mt Bakewell.
Another awesome day at Mt Bakewell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sGk4t5j4JQ&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sGk4t5j4JQ&feature=autoshare
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Saturday, March 17, 2018
A short thermal flight.
A short thermal flight. A longer thermal flight. A committed forward launch in the SW late in the day. 3 climbs back up the hill. A fun day. Pretty clouds and not too hot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC3EvdosOg0&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC3EvdosOg0&feature=autoshare
3 flights. 3 hikes back up the hill. Way more exercise than flying, but all good fun.
3 flights. 3 hikes back up the hill. Way more exercise than flying, but all good fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0BLvZERmD0&feature=autoshare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0BLvZERmD0&feature=autoshare
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Monday, March 05, 2018
Saturday, March 03, 2018
I got towed to 4000ft AGL testing Bevans new winch. A new world record(for me).
I got towed to 4000ft AGL testing Bevans new winch. A new world record (for me).
Monday, February 12, 2018
It only has a range of 10km at the moment, but still pretty cool.
It only has a range of 10km at the moment, but still pretty cool.
With a hybrid version with a small high power turbine engine it could actually work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr1V-r2YxME&feature=share
With a hybrid version with a small high power turbine engine it could actually work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr1V-r2YxME&feature=share
Monday, February 05, 2018
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Monday, January 08, 2018
Sunday, January 07, 2018
Friday, January 05, 2018
Wednesday, January 03, 2018
Another awesome day at Shelleys. I flew the Firefly 3 times. Wind was 10-13 knots.
Another awesome day at Shelleys. I flew the Firefly 3 times. Wind was 10-13 knots.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/z6S7MubtHuH3YVwC2
https://photos.app.goo.gl/z6S7MubtHuH3YVwC2
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