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First flight using an Impress 2
I was a bit nervous before I took off at Merthyr – it was quite breezy and I was hoping I’d got the speed system set to the right length – but I needn’t have worried, the whole set up was perfect! I took off and within five minutes was climbing out under a 7/8th…
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Chrigel Maurer wins the X-Alps…!
…on a lightweight Omega 8 proto with a special lightweight Impress 2 harness! He arrived at Monaco on Tuesday evening, a full two days before 2nd placed Alex Hofer! An incredible achievement to him especially, and of course to all the competitors! We can but dream…
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On hols in Grand Bornand
Well, what a week – flying every day! We were so lucky with the weather! Here’s a summary of my flights: Day 1, Sat 27th June – an hour’s familiarisation flight from Planfait – good fun, but there some big clouds around! Day 2, Sun 28th June – a nice 70km flight around the whole…
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Chamonix glider testing weekends
Gavin Foster (UK Advance importer) welcomes small groups of pilots who want to test fly Advance gliders to his chalet in Chamonix (click here for details). If you buy a glider you will be refunded the cost of the stay (ie. accommodataion and food). Please contact me for more information…
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TEST: An XC flight from the Malverns – three different perspectives
With Wayne Millichope, Geoff Minshull and Judith Mole. This podcast is a discussion between us about the flight, the decisions, the mistakes made, and the lessons learned from the day. You can view or download our tracklogs to see the flights. 40 minutes. Listen here (NB. This is a test post to see how to create…
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TEST: Preparing for the X-Alps with Tom Payne
Tom is taking part in the Red Bull X-Alps for the first time in 2009. This podcast is an informal chat about his preparation and strategies for the race. A further podcast on his experiences will be available after the event has finished. 35 minutes. Listen here With thanks to Judith Mole (NB. This is…
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Epsilon 6 review…
Parapente Magazine have given the Epsilon 6 a glowing report – read the report here (in French), or the English translation here. Full details on the Advance website here.
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First flight on my Sigma 7…
Had a lovely flight from Merthyr today – ended up landing by the Skirrid for about 30km… Furthest from the hill on the day I believe 🙂 Flight details here.
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For sale: “Much loved” Omega 5 30, £300
Well, seeing as how my new Sigma 7 has now arrived I’d better make some effort to sell my much loved Omega 5 30 (100-120kg all up weight). I’ve had it since 2002 (it was a year old when I bought it – John Panter flew it in the Nationals the year before), but it’s…
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My new Sigma 7 arrived yesterday… Roll on the weekend!
It arrived yesterday morning, and I have to say I’m very impressed with the whole package which includes a nicely produced manual, repair tape, a new speedbar and speedbar lines… All in all very nice 🙂 Can’t wait to fly it tomorrow in Wales if the forecast is correct! Will take it across the road…
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