edwardc Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 The Oxford crew were about on Friday evening and the conditions were perfect. I was going to have a short flight but as I got in the air I noticed an hot air ballon on the rugby fields opposite Thame and couldn't resist it! (what is it about balloons that get us so excited?). Flew to Thame at 17/18 mph and circled around the balloon and passed it coming back at 45mph! windier than I thought. All in all a good flight though. Not so lucky yesterday though. Watched Tony (asquaddie) do a perfect launch in nil wind but had my first 'mishap' since I started Paramotoring. Nil wind launch and I wasn't quite ready to get in the seat (translation: 'got in the seat too early') and I dinked my propeller a bit as the picture shows: Couldn't find enough of it to repair so I will probably have to use my spare! Will need a new tank as well. Football today (com'on the Chelsea) so couldn't have flown anyway, but hope to be sorted soon. Cheers Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 SNIPNot so lucky yesterday though. Watched Tony (asquaddie) do a perfect launch in nil wind but had my first 'mishap' Cheers Eddie You should get that bloke that helped Tony crack his forwards to help you Well done Tony Hard luck Edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Blimey ED, you dont do things by half mate do you, is the tank punctured or just dented? Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Bugger, there was definately a flat calm this weekend, I was stuck at kids parties and was forever gazing skywards wishing I was up there - probably saved myself a prop though Bit of wood filler and a sand down and you would never notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardc Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Pete Since when have you started calling me Edward? Same bloke helped teach me as well but I must have forgotten what he told me! Could do with those spare blades he used in France now LOL! Dan I thought about sending it to your mate James but I couldn't find most off it! Dave Tank is dented and the centre fixing hole was snapped out so it has a leak. Looking for a replacement tank now. If not I will have to get one from Skydragons when they get back next week. Cheers Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Humm, Heavy GSE Prop again.... I wonder if the tank would have been damaged if it had been a normal 'light' prop?? Worth keeping an eye on this me thinks! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 ....but had my first 'mishap' since I started Paramotoring. Sorry to hear about it Eddie, bad luck. Don't know how many hours you have now but I still feel I am learning with every flight and 'mishap'. I just hope the brain keeps the lessons fresh Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardc Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Good point Simon, never really considered the 'robustness' of this propellor. The fact that it is adjustable gives me that little bit extra thrust that I need (being 'big boned!'). Perhaps I will get a light prop as my back up and give it a go. Alan Thanks for the words of encouragement. It still hurts your wallet and ego though. Certainly won't let it put me off. Cheers Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Cheers Ed for the comments and Pete for the instructions for the previous week but it did feel good – I guess every launch feels good when you’re up there, just the technical of getting up there that change. Just a shame that I was the only one to get up on that day – sorry guys, I had to add that. Ed – at least Chelsea won. Will update my blog soon but a couple of first’s for me on Sunday and at the flyin – of course some forwards now, but also using the trimmers and TST steering for the first time and having a 55 minutes flight was good, which gave me more time to relax and enjoy. With a bit of venturing out and some sight seeing – gives you time to start flying at different heights. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learner_driver Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 When I had my crash bang wallop / pathetic falling over - my tank was still all lovely - shame about the prop. Baa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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