Norman3

I can't wait for the next episode. Particularly when we start seeing the bit about case castings. What a lovely project - nothing sounds quiet like a radial.

Quiet agree Dave, the difference between keeping and losing a site can be how determined members are to run a disciplined noise abatement policy. Every village seems to have a Mr Angry.

Dave et al, Thanks for the feedback, it really helps. The re-write will correct some grammar as well as alter the structure a little. What qualifies as a X/Country? Anything that takes you out of the circuit into your local flying area might be described as a X/Country. Is that a navigation exercise: to a point, yes? You are using familiar landmarks and comparing them to a map: in your head, on paper or within a screen. Either way, if the activity doesn't involve the calculation of a course, allowance for wind and flight across the shortest distance between waypoints, it's hardly an exercise in precise pilot navigation. One isn't 'good' and the other 'bad': each has their value as a flying skill. Fair? What interests me is how PPG1/2 pilots gain a rounded understanding of the elements and their effects on flight. We want those being trained with us to gain meaningful pilot navigation skills that do not rely on electronic aids. I don't offer this as a form of dogma, more a desire to embed a strong knowledge and skill foundation that will support safer and more accomplished use of aids like GPS. Get caught between the two and confusion tends to reign.

Hi Dave, You may remember some time ago now I posted a link to a PDF download, a basic Pilot Navigation primer I wrote framed around low speed flight à la Paramotor. I believe it was quite well received, certainly I had some positive feedback from a couple of sources, several from the hang-glider community. I would be grateful for a little feedback, what are the concerns people feel, where do you feel deficient with respect o knowledge or skills. Do you have any sense of what you would like to know? I am re-writing the piece and will bring it here in one form or another for use. I hope you are safe and well down there in Devon Dave. Sent from my iPad using PMC Forum mobile app

Thanks Tony, I will have a good look. Q. Does anyone have photos of a Hang Check with their paramotor please?