alan_k Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 My Brother in law is visiting so I dragged him with me up to the field to act as camera man. Here is my preparation and flight in all its technicolour glory. Warming the motor up: And this smile was BEFORE I had flown, never mind the feeling after: This was all strapped in: A full power check before take off: Then run run run and lift off: One of the many pictures actually flying: One of the low passes over the field: A lovely picture of me with the sun setting: Coming in on the landing approach: Back on the ground: A very enjoyable evening flight with photographic evidence of the guilty party Safe flying, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Hi Alan, Nice pics mate. I do have to comment on the amount of brakes you have applied to get off the ground though... With the wing your using, you should need next to no brakes to leave the ground. (it's not so much where your hands are, but what's happening to the wing as a result. It looks very close to a stall to me and that you need to get your running speed over the ground a little faster before launch. Sorry to nit pick, online training is never easy but have a think about those things the next time you fly. Looks like you had some great flying weather and a great flight anyway! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingdoc Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Great photos Alan, it looked like you had a lot of fun. Hoping to get hold of my own rig soon and get some air beneath my feet too........ Snowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks Simon, I did realise I had applied rather a lot of brake and made a mental note not to do it again. The picture rather confirmed it to me. I was half expecting to draw some comment but many thanks for your input though. Snowman, thanks for the comment, you'll be there soon. Not too much brake though Cheers all, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learner_driver Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I am more worried about your sense of fashion, how could you leave the house wearing those trousers! They are outrageous!! Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Trousers - you haven't seen my bright yellow ones have you Cheers, A totally fashion unconscious Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcs Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Trousers look normal to me but the jacket is fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coggie49 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Snap, I think the jacket is great as well, and i think I could live with the trousers. but I think the wing is a bit Pink for me, only joking Alan, the smile on your face says it all mate. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Nice pics Alan, can I ask what that military looking pouch contains on your harness? Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Hi folks, The jacket is a cyclists jacket by Karrimor, charity shop jobbie for not a lot. The military looking pouch is my radio pouch, Shirley knocked it up for me out of some canvas type material, it has velcro straps to attach to the harness webbing. You can just see the helical antenna behind my right arm. Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Alan I won't comment on your attire however I do love the sunset photo, looks like a fun evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thanks Dan, yes it was too warm for the usual flying suit and as you may have guessed I'm not too bothered what I look like to fly Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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