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I was thinking of going up Barry's on Sunday, but those clouds from 14:00-16:00 looked like they meant business! Sounds like it was a rollercoaster. Opted for a sunset flight with @steve342 instead to wave at some balloon passengers. Glad Barry is still 'operational' this year @cas_whitmore as I heard he was thinking of building on the site??

@admin (Simon W) testing out his new sex swing (or is it a hang test rig?) ?

Cool. As I said, I didn't think you would be doing that. Just wanted to add the above in case anyone else misunderstood and was thinking that was what you were doing.

I'm fairly new to Paramotoring, but I have been skydiving for over 15 years and the wings are fairly similar in design and construction. I have seen skydivers who repeatedly 'kill' the wing on landing using this method and it has lead to a failure in the stitching on the cell compartments within the wing. What happens is, as the nose of the wing hits the ground, a shockwave of pressure is sent through the wing which is obviously absorbed by the fabric/stitching within the wing (because the nose is hitting the ground and the air obviously cannot escape through the nose at this point). Eventually, the stitching could fail from repeatedly 'landing' the wing like this As I said, fairly new to PPG, so I'll let someone more experienced answer as to whether an A-riser collapse on landing causes any other issues specific to Paramotoring. However, always avoid 'crashing' the wing into the ground nose first (not saying you are) as it will eventually damage the wing.

That's so good it looks like it's Photoshopped onto the wing!

As an alternative for gloves, I highly recommend Bike Hut all weather gloves from Halfords! Seriously... I have been using them for winter flying for years. They are super warm, hard wearing, tight fitting (so you have good dexterity - you can tie your laces wearing them!) and they are only £15 from Halfords. Seriously, give them a go. For £15 you can't go wrong. Medium: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/cycling-gloves/bikehut-all-weather-gloves-medium Large: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/cycling-gloves/bikehut-all-weather-gloves-large

... And a neck brace!

@cas_whitmore As Simon said, this is a principle that is taught in all forms of aviation, from powered fixed-wing aircraft to paragliding. It helps students understand that if the perimeter fence of the airfield is moving away from them, then they aren't going to make it (without power). I'm not suggesting this should be 'practiced' on a first flight though, but after a few flights - when you wish to improve your accuracy. I did say look at the 'ground', but perhaps I wasn't clear enough... When you are gliding in to land, look at the ground (ahead of you - not directly down). There is a point in front of you that isn't moving. The ground past this point appears to be moving AWAY from you; the ground before this point appears to be moving TOWARDS you. The point that isn't moving is where you will land if you do not change your glide. Blue Skies. ?

When you are gliding in to land, look at the ground. There is a point in front of you that isn't moving. The ground past this point appears to be moving AWAY from you; the ground before this point appears to be moving TOWARDS you. The point that isn't moving is where you will land if you do not change your glide.

I have my suspicions who they were! ?

Cool. I thought I was having a blonde moment as I also couldn't find the link to add to the Members Map. I see the same as @Hodders Whilst I'm here though, thought I'd share this cool pic! ?

I see you can also 'like' posts too! ???