Neilzy Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Yes i finally managed to fly this morning, got up early and arrived at our field to be greeted by a rather thick mist after some discussion and a fair bit of ribbing from Matt & Simon i set up my gear and by the time i had set up the mist had cleared. So to the launch again another forward launch nil wind it was hard and the run felt long as the rig went light i went for it full throttle and i jumped into the seat, resu;lt was another 20ft skid mark and a failed launch. After some rest and a lot of ribbing again from the boy's a 2nd attempt was set. Another forward launch slight wind i run and this time i was not goona jump, it all went light 3/4 throttle and ok a little jump the seat came under me and i started to climb i had done it after a lay off of over 2 years i was airbourne it fellt good the Flat Top was performing perfectly, enough power at 3/4 throttle to climb and allow a nice gentle right turn and the rest was just pure fun. Video to follow thank everyone for all your words of encouragement and well it worked im firmly back in the seat.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Nice one Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Well done Mate, and to think you was gonna sell it!! See you at the field later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Well done Neil onwards and upwards from Now on !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 it werent so bad was it, well done mate, hope to see you in the air soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Was watching from the wings with bated breath, would he, wouldn't he?! I expect the p1ss taking helped as well! Tj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I got no one to take the piss out of now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I got no one to take the piss out of now! Im sure we can find a victim somewhere !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon101 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I got no one to take the piss out of now! ??? He still has a flat top Nice one Neilzy. Looked like a great flight mate! knew you would do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_walsh Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Excellent News Now the thing is not to leave it too long before the next flight. With each flight you do from now on everything will become second nature to you. It's looking good. Tony Walsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I might be able to provide someone you can rib fairly soon when I've finished my training! Tj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Where are you based Tj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I think it might be gloucestishire !!! Says so next to his name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Yep, just on m5 side of gloucester. Am always looking out for when you guys are flying, to try & hook up. always looking for wings when crossing cotswolds, think you're too far away! Will have to wait until lessons done & kit sorted through Ppg 100 club. Looking forward to it! Tj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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