Articles
The Rifle Range
Having grown up in the West Country I was keen to fly some of the local sites to my origins. In anticipation I had joined the Avon Hang Gliding Club…
11 Sep 1999
Having grown up in the West Country I was keen to fly some of the local sites to my origins. In anticipation I had joined the Avon Hang Gliding Club…
11 Sep 1999
Swanborough with South Downs Hang Gliding
I was still seeking my flying confidence after I had completed my CP training. John Barratt from South Downs Hang Gliding once again invited me out to join in with the school…
21 Aug 1999
I was still seeking my flying confidence after I had completed my CP training. John Barratt from South Downs Hang Gliding once again invited me out to join in with the school…
21 Aug 1999
Calypso to the Skies
Months had passed since I had fitted a new upright and despite some trips to the hills since; I had not taken to the air. John Barratt had probably noticed not seeing me around and very kindly called me to say that they'd be flying today and I was welcome to join the school at Bo Peep...
12 Jul 1999
Months had passed since I had fitted a new upright and despite some trips to the hills since; I had not taken to the air. John Barratt had probably noticed not seeing me around and very kindly called me to say that they'd be flying today and I was welcome to join the school at Bo Peep...
12 Jul 1999
My First Mountain Flight
John briefed us on the flight path we'd take. The bottom landing was actually out of sight and was around to the left of launch. Our flight plans had been dictated to us; good strong launch, gentle turn to the left until you see the bottom landing, then a gentle turn to the right, back into wind, and set-up for a landing...
19 Mar 1999
John briefed us on the flight path we'd take. The bottom landing was actually out of sight and was around to the left of launch. Our flight plans had been dictated to us; good strong launch, gentle turn to the left until you see the bottom landing, then a gentle turn to the right, back into wind, and set-up for a landing...
19 Mar 1999
First Soaring Flights
After a break to recoup my finances I had discovered John Barratt from West Sussex Hang Gliding and Paragliding. I signed up to complete my CP, but had to go back to basics due to my break…
19 Mar 1999
After a break to recoup my finances I had discovered John Barratt from West Sussex Hang Gliding and Paragliding. I signed up to complete my CP, but had to go back to basics due to my break…
19 Mar 1999
