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