dantheman Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Nice, who landed in the tree ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1714 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Errrrrrrr that was me!!!! Brilliant weekend!! Many thanks to Pete and I believe Russell, for helping me retrieve my wing (undamaged). I still owe both of you guys a beer.................and now with interest! It was a great venue and nice to put faces to the names! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hi Mike, great to meet you in person, and glad you and your equipment are ok. (still not sure what the 1714 stand for, birthday dates maybe . Many great pictures taken by everyone . Good party eh!!. Fly safe., Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Mike1714 I was with you in the line up – sorry I didn’t help with your wing in the tree, but I was psyching myself up to go. Good to see no damage thou. I think the only damage on the weekend was my fuel tank, but that was easily fixed with Pete’s club. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_p Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Many thanks to Simon for organising the weekend. I had a great couple of days (and nights!). I got just under 8 hours airtime over Friday and Saturday which cant be too bad. I also got some personal bests and ticked off some of the to do list. These included highest flight ever at just over 8500' (wanted to do 10000' but airspace and cold prevented it) beating my previous best on a paraglider of 6500'. I also had the longest period of flight with the engine off and also the best climb engine off with the motor, at one point I got a climb from 1300' to 3500'. Conditions on Saturday were superb with thermals of 3.5m/s kicking off. lots of sink about too though and at times was barely maintaining on full chat with 65kg of thrust. Getting the glory (about the same time as Dan the man was also awesome, I have been wanting to see the glory for ages but never quite got it. Flying with the balloons was also cool and another first for me. The WW2 airstrip flight was pretty cool too, thanks guys, if I hadn't seen you go over I wouldn't of done it. I will try to sort out some of the photo's and post them up. Nice to meet you all and can't wait for the next one. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1714 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Tony, No worries.....know what its like being switched on and ready to go!!! Cage has a minor ding but can be straightened! Mike The 1714.............................if you had my credit card mate you and Jackie would be off somewhere nice and warm It was nice to meet you both. Dan, Well done mate....................you really push yourself, dont you!! One day I will no doubt be reaching those dizzy heights? Great weekend. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks to everyone who made it! We had 45 people there in the end which made it just right I would say It was so good to see that loads of people were flying... We picked such a great weekend! (maybe even the best!) Again, thanks to everyone for coming! your support will ensure that we have many many more of the same in the future. Maybe even a winter flyin for the hardcore few.. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazer1981 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 The weekend looks like it was a great success! Im sorry i couldnt make it and i am very jealous of how great it looked? The pictures look fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1714 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 obviously apart from my one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignos Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 ...and me nearly hitting a tree.... and power lines.... must loose weight.... i tried leaning back as suggested but it didnt make any difference, could it be the hang points? it seems that it tilts forward when im hanging out of the harness but ok in flight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 If its ok in flight then you may have to adjust your technique (some how) you need some one with experience to watch you taking off and see what s happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 [youtubevideo] [/youtubevideo] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Pete, Please dont take this to much to heart mate, but PLEASE someone tell me they have come up with something a bit more exciting than that!! Dude, wheres the shooting, the music, the hot tub, the beer, the fireworks, the spitfire... and everyfing. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I dont do filming but that was friday and I found the camera in the van just as they started to get ready. Teacher always said I should do more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hello Pete from Jackie, l have just seen the proof that Mike had another bird and two timing me but l'm better looking than all the al pakas lol. and l have only two legs. Good pics Pete Regards Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hello Pete from Jackie, l have just seen the proof that Mike had another bird and two timing me but l'm better looking than all the al pakas lol. and l have only two legs.Good pics Pete Regards Jackie Careful what you say about Mike Jackie, I still have that photo of you ready to go on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 what photo was that then Pete, is that the sexy one. jackie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 what photo was that then Pete, is that the sexy one.jackie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignos Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 A few guys aked about my little, lightweight camping setup, so i have written an article on it here viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3733 hope its useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillemare Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I am that newbie that turned up on Satday afternoon, Thanks guys I am really hooked now, somehow or another I shall have to find a way to be flying. It was a great to meet you and thanks for your friendship and showing me the ropes. Heres to the next one. Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Hi Phill welcome to the forum. I hope you get as much out of it as the rest of us do, it's a cracking vibe on here Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hi guys I am so gutted i missed out on the fly in but due to my house move and and the amount of work needed to it i wasn't able to come. I also have only just got the internet connected to the house and have returned to a new look forum It looks like i missed out on a good weekend of flying and lots of beer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Hey Simon, can we have an Easter fly-in at Commonleys ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel_d. Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 the weather should have at least settled down by then. If one is organised it will great to attend once again. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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