weesplat Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hi All, Just to announce that at last I got my long run of landings ending up on my arse sorted out. Took off on Sun evening and had a flight to the white horse and back. Came in a bit high so some mini wing overs to lose some height, leveled off, bleed some speed off and done a perfect stand up landing right on the spot I took off from. Must admit that some air punching and whaaahooo's were indulged in. Chris Holly was there to witness this wonder and Dean got some photo's he hopes to post soon. Thanks to Rob for the tips he gave me Sat they helped a lot. Cheers Col...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Well done Colin about time. Your bums alot happier now then Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesplat Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Cheers Pete, Your right a lot happier mentaly as well thought for a while that I was going to be landing on my arse forever and its just not got the padding required. . Col..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I picked up a tip that I hadn't fully clocked from Simon the other day (shortly before ploughing the field with my cage). He said, "Aim to touch down at a little above walking pace. Moving forwards when you touch down means that you don't need to judge things so finely and you won't get pulled backwards by the wing if the wind catches it as it collapses." Profound I thought... I found that though handy to contemplate when musing over my next landing. Well done Col, pleasing isn't it when it all comes together in the end? You do sound chuffed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I must say that I haven't been offered any kind of inducements whatsoever to confirm Colins spot landing, (hint, hint Colin), but it was quite a suprise not to see him bounce. I'm not sure if Dean had any film in his camera either! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Thats Great news Colin mate! About flipping time too! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus1 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Congratulations Colin- glad you gave your arse a rest!! Can't really say too much on the subject as I have not left yet let alone arrived, but well done anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesplat Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 Thank you all, Although my landings in general are much better now they ar'nt as consistent as I would like so when this bout of naff weather clears and opportunity to fly is there, some circuits and bumps will be the order of the day till consistancy is aquired. Chris the cheque is in the post . Dean cheers for capturing the moment for posterity the photos are great. Pegasus I'm sure you will get in the air soon and your landings will be a breeze. Take care all and I'll see you at the flying field soon. Cheers Col...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hey Colin if you have sorted your landings then you are more of a "wee" than a "splat" Can we call you the Flying Scotsman from now on ? or is that tempting fate ? Well done anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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