edwardc Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Norman I have a hard copy of the Navigation pdf now and I will have a good read. Still think Whitters idea of flying as far as you can and then landing and calling someone to pick you up is a better system!! Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coggie49 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Eddie Your sence of humour is second to non mate , going down to Lambourn tomorrow if its OK with SW. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardc Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Bit difficult at work at moment but I am looking to go down Thursday or Friday a.m. Have to sort out getting my kit from SW. Good luck if you are there tomorrow. Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coggie49 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Eddie Just spoke to SW he wants to go and pick his kit up tomorrow that came back from the Skycar trip, so if you are going down Thursday or Friday give me a call or a PM. Still cool in the shades. LOL Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardc Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Had a great day at the flagpole yesterday, good to see so many people there (Summer must be coming!). Had a couple of good flights, although the second one was a bit bumpy and found myself gaining altitude on tickover on a couple of occasions. A bit scary in thermals when you don't come from a Paragliding background and will take a bit of getting used to. Was tempted to go for a cross country with Colin & Simon but was glad I did'nt as they decided not to bother taking enough fuel and using the 'Flagpole groundcrew' system of getting back! Managed to do another couple of 'spot landings', so qualified as PPG1 which means that I am the only PPG1 at the moment so I need the rest of the 'Fodder Five' to catch up as soon as possible so I hope to see Ken,Dave ,Tim and Neil soon. THanks to Pete and SW for all their help and looking forward to getting PPG2! Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Eddie Congratulations on reaching your PPG1 serial number 001. I’m now waiting for the ‘fodder five’ to all past and maybe grab the ‘007’ title. Well done and a good achievement gained. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardc Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Thanks Tony If I recall correctly you and Jon Norton where the first people I met when I turned up for training with SW last year. It was great news to hear that you got in the air after I left Sunday and I am looking forward to reading about it in your training blog. Jon How are you getting on? Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 EddieCongratulations on reaching your PPG1 serial number 001. I’m now waiting for the ‘fodder five’ to all past and maybe grab the ‘007’ title. Well done and a good achievement gained. Tony You will grab one of the lower Nos as long as you come up the field regularly. Pete b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Well done ED, top job fella, next time I am up the flagpole we will have to go for a little bimble around the skys Dave. I will try and get Frazer on board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardc Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Dave Sounds good to me. Are you both going to the Fly-in? Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 DaveSounds good to me. Are you both going to the Fly-in? Eddie I have spoken to Frazer and he says he is coming, he is more than welcome to fly my gear, so I am hoping he will be there Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coggie49 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Eddie I found this and thought you might like to see it, it your first take off in France. [/img] Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardc Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Cheers Dave, hope I get a chance to reciprocate when you get flying. Not too long away I hope! Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnorton Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'm still here Eddie, Progress has been slow but as Tony said no point making excuses, if you are in the right frame of mind you will get there quicker. Spent a lot of time last year hesitating for various reasons, but I can honestly my attitude has changed I and just want to get on with it! I think without that feeling of 'ok I am ready to do this now!' it's not going to happen. Good blog Tony, I can relate to a lot of the points you made. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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