peter_6095 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Here are some shots from a flight I did this morning around Hay-on-Wye, including Hay Bluff, the Black Mountains and the Golden Valley. The wind was a little strong and a bit blustery. I was up for over two hours and topped out at 2300ft. On a calmer day I would like to fly around the mountains, or onwards to Brecon. I will be on the hunt for petrol stations by the side of the road - any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 No suggestions re petrol stations but cracking photos - is that a hawk you are sharing the sky with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 You could try this site, there is an iphone app as well http://www.petrolprices.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_6095 Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 is that a hawk you are sharing the sky with ? My bird of prey recognition is not that good - I should have taken a photo when it was a bit closer, it was flying right next to me at one stage but I did not have my camera ready. Maybe a buzzard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Cool pics dude! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukebanks1 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Nice pics Peter Hope all well. Your Garmin 60csx should have all petrol stations loaded on the basemap. Go to find then petrol stations. Works well - I intend to use it on the USSR rally tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_6095 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks - I will try that. How is the USSR going? Wish I could have joined you - I only got back from holiday late last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Pete, Next year if you want to do the USSR, I will sponsor you some kit and your petrol I recon you will win it! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_6095 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Pete, Next year if you want to do the USSR, I will sponsor you some kit and your petrol I recon you will win it! SW Very kind - I would give it a good go! Average flight time for the last 8 sorties is approaching 2 hrs - so I'm getting used to covering some distance! I have yet to fly a complete full tank on the Macro, I think I could do well over three hrs in the air. Not as economical as many motors but good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_6095 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Another flight over Hay Bluff and the Black Mountains. Not such a good camera this time - an iPhone in a plastic bag. Today was my first flight in many months and it was worth waiting for. I had to wait a bit longer than expected because it took me 5 attempts to get off the ground (lack of practice, uneven ground and a very light wind which seemed to randomly come from all four points of the compass). Lovely still air once up though, and great views over to the Brecon Beacons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Lovely! I fly around the Brecon Beacons (lonely, no other bugger flies a paramotor here) and I head towards Hay some days. I'll give you a wave if we pass Off out now in fact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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