Southern Hang Gliding Club

Annecy trip

flybrazil — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:33 GMT

Forum message from flybrazil:

I'll be folowing the Matt Pepper's convoy to Annecy from the 1st of April to the 11th.
There is 1 space left in my van and anyone interested is welcome to come. there is plenty room for your glider and camping gear too. The costs are just diesel,chanel crossing toll and camping. Call Franco on 07707630108 or email flybrazil@aol.com

Found it now

AndrewEeles — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:29 GMT

Reply to Forum message Hazard Info from AndrewEeles:

don't worry about it-I finally tracked it down

Just out of interest, if

Dean Turner — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:22 GMT

Reply to Forum message An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities from Dean Turner:

Just out of interest, if there was a ban would you be allowed to fly a paramotor on your own land as long as you kept to the airspace restrictions ?

Cheers
Dean

Carlo Where do you get the

Nigel — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:02 GMT

Reply to Forum message An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities from Nigel:

Carlo

Where do you get the information '...otherwise the UK may well decide to go the same way as Switzerland (and other countries) and simply ban it completely...' Have you got the ear of the law makers? Or is this just speculation?

If you have contacts, then report these buggers and get them banned, no point in coming on here complaining, the offenders are not SHGC members and don't read this forum.

In actuality, the authorities are not interested in the slightest, last year, a paramotorist flew right past the Brighton Center inside a NOTAM'd air exclusion zone. The result? An escort out of the area and a 'nice matey matey tour of the police helicopter' once on the ground. The fact is this; the authorities don't give a toss.

Nigel

Hazard Info

AndrewEeles — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:56 GMT

Forum message from AndrewEeles:

In reading a 2005 formal accident investigation report the author made specific reference to a 'hazards' section in the SHGC site guide. Despite my best efforts I have been unable to find anything like this on the website (sp the site guide). Did/does such additional info exist and if so where can I find it?

Thanks

Direct your efforts else

Nigel — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:56 GMT

Reply to Forum message An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities from Nigel:

Direct your efforts else where, the culprits you seek are not members of the SHGC. However, if the were, and the club had facilities paramotorists could use then you would have some sanction.

Go and complain to the police, council, CAA. not on here, there's no point.

Nigel

paramotor noise

David Webb — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:33 GMT

Reply to Forum message An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities from David Webb:

In my businesses, I deal with many residents in Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean and if ever I mention paragliding (ie soaring the cliffs) the immediate response invariably becomes a moan about the incessant noise nuisance caused by paragliders ! in this area. I also receive complaints about very low flying by paramotors over houses and gardens next to Telscombe Tye.

David Webb
Sites Officer

Can we have some specifics

Pondlife — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:08 GMT

Reply to Forum message An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities from Pondlife:

Can we have some specifics of the complaints please so we can at least look at dealing with the problems in house.

If paramotor pilots don't want paramotoring to be banned...

Flybubble — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:18 GMT

Reply to Forum message An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities from Flybubble:

The point is, if paramotor pilots don't want paramotoring to be banned then there had better be a serious change in the way that paramotor pilots are behaving generally otherwise the UK may well decide to go the same way as Switzerland (and other countries) and simply ban it completely. I would guess that once it has been banned it will be extremely difficult to have the ban removed again.

It seems unlikely that an increase in the amount of paramotor activity will reduce the number of complaints.

The more paramotors you have flying at one time, the greater the noise level.

It seems to me that, for whatever reason, a high proportion of people who fly paramotors don't seem to realise that they are causing a nuisance to others - sometimes even when it is very obvious to almost everyone else. Just because you don't think you are causing a nuisance doesn't mean nobody else does!

Paramotors make a lot of noise and move very slowly through the sky - i.e. the noise lingers for a long time. The fact that people tend to fly paramotors are relatively low altitudes makes the noise level (i.e. the nuisance factor) worse.

If you are a paramotor pilot, consider this every time you fly: When you are flying a paramotor by far the greater proportion of people who see and hear you don't think that paramotors are "a great and wonderful thing"; most people find them extremely irritating and a considerable nuisance - especially if any activities are anywhere near where they live or if they are trying to have a nice peaceful time (out walking, on holiday, riding their horse etc). Always make every effort to keep as far away from people (and buildings, livestock etc) as possible, and minimise the amount of nuisance you are likely to cause. If it seems unavoidable that you will cause a nuisance then, don't fly.

Carlo Borsattino

The FLYBUBBLE PARAGLIDING team

01273 812 442

www.flybubble.co.uk

Advance, Aircotec, Airwave, Brauniger, Charly, Digifly, Flytec, Flymaster, Gin, Icaro, Lazer, Nova, Ozone, Plusmax, Skyline, Skywalk, Sup'Air, Woody Valley.

There's a few of us still

Barry Chubb — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:57 GMT

Reply to Forum message Another Annecy Trip (Cancelled) from Barry Chubb:

There's a few of us still going Andy, just couldn't get a big group together.

An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities

Flybubble — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:50 GMT

Forum message from Flybubble:

We've been receiving an increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities in the southeast of England, especially over the past year.

For example, yesterday we received a phone call from the police investigating "numerous complaints" about paramotoring activities in and around our area. It sounded like the police were looking for someone to arrest for causing a nuisance, as well as for airspace infringements.

I guess the police will also be reporting these complaints and their findings to the CAA, which could very easily have an negative effect of the freedoms currently enjoyed by paramotor pilots (as well as other aviation activities, such as paragliding and hang gliding).

To illustrate the point, I know that after a number of similar complaints and incidents in Switzerland, paramotoring is now completely banned there. It is now totally illegal to paramotor anywhere in Switzerland, and the police will arrest anyone doing it. I have heard of instances where people have tried to paramotor illegally in Switzerland since the ban on paramotoring was imposed only to be arrested, fined heavily and have all of their equipment permanently confiscated from them. There is even a risk of a prison sentence if the offence is deemed serious enough, or in the case of repeat offences.

It is clear that these complaints about paramotoring activities also reflect badly on paragliding, as the two activities look very similar from a distance (even if they don't sound the same). It also doesn't take much investigating to work out that you can turn a paraglider into a paramotor by strapping a paramotor engine on your back (in theory at least).

Although I am one of the few BHPA licensed paramotor instructors, for various reasons we don't currently offer paramotoring courses. One of the main reasons for this is that I am extremely concerned that if there is an increase in the number of people engaging in paramotoring activities in our area (with all the associated noise pollution, general nuisance and seemingly inevitable airspace infringements) then this is likely to have a negative effect on the freedoms we currently enjoy as foot-launched 'freeflight' pilots.

If you take part in paramotoring activities, sell paramotoring equipment or offer paramotoring training then please do so in a (more!) responsible and considerate manner. Always think about the long term good of all of our aviation activities, not just your short-term enjoyment (or profits) and always carefully consider the possible consequences of your actions (short, medium and long term).

Best wishes

Carlo Borsattino

The FLYBUBBLE PARAGLIDING team

UK Tel: 01273 812 442
http://www.flybubble.co.uk

Swiss Alps with Kari Eisenhut :: 12-18 August 2010 :: FLYBUBBLE PARAGLIDING

Flybubble — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:40 GMT

Forum message from Flybubble:

This is going to be a very special Flybubble Paragliding XC SECRETS trip!

General Information
This will be a very special thermalling and XC-flying course with the Flybubble Team, this time working with world class paragliding competition pilot and instructor, Kari Eisenhut. The flying location is the Berner Oberland in the Swiss Alps and our base will be in Interlaken, Switzerland.

Aimed at all intermediate paraglider pilots and above wanting to hone their thermalling and cross country flying skills. Expand your XC horizons!

You have a dream...
You dream of cross country flights and big adventures. You would like to better understand thermalling techniques and the wind systems, but you are not sure how they work exactly. You have enough flying experience to know that it would be better to try them with some expert advice and guidance. This course offers you the perfect environment to learn more about thermal flying in the Alps in security.

The Flying
The flying location is the Berner Oberland in the Swiss Alps and our base will be in Interlaken, Switzerland. I don't think we need to say more (see pics)! :-)

This XC SECRETS course offers you the following (and more!):

- Thermalling theory and basics
- Advanced thermalling technique
- Flight route planning
- Cross country basic tactics
- Correct evaluation of weather information (temp, emagram, etc)
- The possibility to develop your thermal flight techniques by: Finding the best thermals, learning to master thermals, experiencing the escape techniques (B-stall, spiral and big ears), behaviour in turbulent air
- Personal flight technique analysis
- Individual track log analysis
- A relaxed atmosphere
- Retrieval service
- The opportunity to have experiences which you can take into your day to day life.

On the last day of the course (Wednesday 18th August) there will be optional reserve parachute training (including the opportunity to throw your reserve) over fresh water.

About Kari Eisenhut
As well as being the chief test pilot for top paraglider manufacturer Advance, Kari has excelled in paragliding competitions over the years, winning both the Paragliding World Cup and Paragliding Grand Prix series, as well as becoming European Paragliding Champion.

Learn More About Paraglider Design!
There should also be a fantastic opportunity during this trip for an exclusive visit to the Advance headquarters in Thun, giving an illuminating insight into the latest innovations in paraglider design. Find out what made the editor of Cross Country Magazine, Bob Drury say of the Epsilon 6: "It really is Bang & Olufsen and beautifully finished in every way@ " "@ it is Swiss precision, personified in a paraglider, a Rolex of a wing".

What's included & the cost?
The following is included in the cost of the trip:

- 1 Flybubble Paragliding instructor/guide (Carlo Borsattino)
- 2 Chill Out instructors/guides (Kari Eisenhut + other)
- Airport transfers
- 8 nights accommodation in double rooms
- Breakfast
- All bus transportation
- Theoretical materials
- Flight / tracklog analysis
- Advance factory visit
- After flight activities
- Optional reserve parachute training (over fresh water) on last day (18 August)

Cost: £995 GBP

What's not included?
The following things are not included in the cost of the trip...

- Airline flights
- Cable car tickets (approx £35 - £155 GBP)
- Food and drinks

Flights to Zurich with Easyjet advertised at £75.00 inc baggage (checked 08/03/2010).

Trip Dates: Wednesday 11th to Thursday 19th August 2010

Course Dates: Thursday 12th to Wednesday 18th August 2010

For more details, and images, see our website:

Advanced Courses & Trips - Flybubble Paragliding
http://www.flybubble.co.uk/advanced.asp

Contact us for more details or to book your place!

Best wishes

Carlo & Nancy

The FLYBUBBLE PARAGLIDING team

UK Tel: 01273 812 442

http://www.flybubble.co.uk
http://shop.flybubble.co.uk

UK Main Dealers for:
Aircotec, Airwave, Advance, Brauniger, Charly, Digifly, Flymaster Avionics, Flytec, Gin Gliders, Icaro, Nova, Ozone, Skyline, Skywalk, Sup'Air & Woody Valley.

poxy paramotors

david newns — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:36 GMT

Reply to Forum message An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities from david newns:

Could someone tell these pratts to stop buzzing people and properties around telescombe. I work for a local councillor and he says the locals are going potty. He has told the locals to ring the police when the paramotors are being a nuisance. Ghandi

Swiss Alps with Kari Eisenhut :: 12-18 August 2010 :: FLYBUBBLE PARAGLIDING

Flybubble — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:35 GMT

Event from Flybubble:

This is going to be a very special Flybubble Paragliding XC SECRETS trip!

General Information
This will be a very special thermalling and XC-flying course with the Flybubble Team, this time working with world class paragliding competition pilot and instructor, Kari Eisenhut. The flying location is the Berner Oberland in the Swiss Alps and our base will be in Interlaken, Switzerland.

Aimed at all intermediate paraglider pilots and above wanting to hone their thermalling and cross country flying skills. Expand your XC horizons!

You have a dream...
You dream of cross country flights and big adventures. You would like to better understand thermalling techniques and the wind systems, but you are not sure how they work exactly. You have enough flying experience to know that it would be better to try them with some expert advice and guidance. This course offers you the perfect environment to learn more about thermal flying in the Alps in security.

The Flying
The flying location is the Berner Oberland in the Swiss Alps and our base will be in Interlaken, Switzerland. I don't think we need to say more (see pics)! :-)

This XC SECRETS course offers you the following (and more!):

- Thermalling theory and basics
- Advanced thermalling technique
- Flight route planning
- Cross country basic tactics
- Correct evaluation of weather information (temp, emagram, etc)
- The possibility to develop your thermal flight techniques by: Finding the best thermals, learning to master thermals, experiencing the escape techniques (B-stall, spiral and big ears), behaviour in turbulent air
- Personal flight technique analysis
- Individual track log analysis
- A relaxed atmosphere
- Retrieval service
- The opportunity to have experiences which you can take into your day to day life.

On the last day of the course (Wednesday 18th August) there will be optional reserve parachute training (including the opportunity to throw your reserve) over fresh water.

About Kari Eisenhut
As well as being the chief test pilot for top paraglider manufacturer Advance, Kari has excelled in paragliding competitions over the years, winning both the Paragliding World Cup and Paragliding Grand Prix series, as well as becoming European Paragliding Champion.

Learn More About Paraglider Design!
There should also be a fantastic opportunity during this trip for an exclusive visit to the Advance headquarters in Thun, giving an illuminating insight into the latest innovations in paraglider design. Find out what made the editor of Cross Country Magazine, Bob Drury say of the Epsilon 6: "It really is Bang & Olufsen and beautifully finished in every way@ " "@ it is Swiss precision, personified in a paraglider, a Rolex of a wing".

What's included & the cost?
The following is included in the cost of the trip:

- 1 Flybubble Paragliding instructor/guide (Carlo Borsattino)
- 2 Chill Out instructors/guides (Kari Eisenhut + other)
- Airport transfers
- 8 nights accommodation in double rooms
- Breakfast
- All bus transportation
- Theoretical materials
- Flight / tracklog analysis
- Advance factory visit
- After flight activities
- Optional reserve parachute training (over fresh water) on last day (18 August)

Cost: £995 GBP

What's not included?
The following things are not included in the cost of the trip...

- Airline flights
- Cable car tickets (approx £35 - £155 GBP)
- Food and drinks

Flights to Zurich with Easyjet advertised at £75.00 inc baggage (checked 08/03/2010).

Trip Dates: Wednesday 11th to Thursday 19th August 2010

Course Dates: Thursday 12th to Wednesday 18th August 2010

For more details, and images, see our website:

Advanced Courses & Trips - Flybubble Paragliding
http://www.flybubble.co.uk/advanced.asp

Contact us for more details or to book your place!

Best wishes

Carlo & Nancy

The FLYBUBBLE PARAGLIDING team

UK Tel: 01273 812 442

http://www.flybubble.co.uk
http://shop.flybubble.co.uk

UK Main Dealers for:
Aircotec, Airwave, Advance, Brauniger, Charly, Digifly, Flymaster Avionics, Flytec, Gin Gliders, Icaro, Nova, Ozone, Skyline, Skywalk, Sup'Air & Woody Valley.

Devil's Dyke to Lewes

Neville Styke — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:48 GMT

Reply to Flight Diary from Neville Styke:

"Got back to almost 2500ft where I think I stumbled into the SBF (do they happen on Blue days?)"

Yes, they do, but it's much harder to follow as it's not visible without convergence cloud. I do it by imagining where the cold sea air is flooding inland over the low lying areas and then I fly following a course above the contours of the junction between higher ground and the imagined cold layer.

" It's got to be rough to be good!"

Well Done Emily

Beanie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:13 GMT

Reply to Flight Diary Abandoned up there from Beanie:

Well i think there should be a memorial cake made to celebrate... Not till I get back though...

Was it on that lovely AnakiSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSky

got your shopping too...

matt pepper — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:48 GMT

Reply to Flight Diary Abandoned up there from matt pepper:

Well done em, great flight.. and you even managed to get your shopping done. Women are so good at multi tasking.

matt

Well, at least two of them have responded to my message so far.

Flybubble — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:21 GMT

Reply to Forum message An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities from Flybubble:

Well, at least two of them have responded to my message so far. :o)

Hopefully the message will get round. The PG/PPG world is a very small one, especially in the SE of England.

Carlo Borsattino

The FLYBUBBLE PARAGLIDING team

01273 812 442

www.flybubble.co.uk

Advance, Aircotec, Airwave, Brauniger, Charly, Digifly, Flytec, Flymaster, Gin, Icaro, Lazer, Nova, Ozone, Plusmax, Skyline, Skywalk, Sup'Air, Woody Valley.

Well, at least two of them

Flybubble — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:17 GMT

Reply to Forum message An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities from Flybubble:

Well, at least two of them have responded to my message so far! :o)

Carlo Borsattino

The FLYBUBBLE PARAGLIDING team

01273 812 442

www.flybubble.co.uk

Advance, Aircotec, Airwave, Brauniger, Charly, Digifly, Flytec, Flymaster, Gin, Icaro, Lazer, Nova, Ozone, Plusmax, Skyline, Skywalk, Sup'Air, Woody Valley.

Thank you. That is an

Dan Balla — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:07 GMT

Reply to Forum message Real-time Surface Weather Analysis from Dan Balla:

Thank you. That is an excellent resource
I did try to fly at the weekend but it was a bit too much for me :)
I'll try again tomorrow.

Landing on Bo Peep

Mark Grant — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:36 GMT

Reply to Forum message An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities from Mark Grant:

It seems some are landing on Bo Peep!
http://www.paramotorclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=4507&p=29763#p29763

paramotor forum

Steve Purdie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:01 GMT

Reply to Forum message An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities from Steve Purdie:

Hi Carlo,
You would do well to direct your comments to the paramotor forum, as I fear there is little chance that any paramotor pilots reading this forum will be the ones you seek to address.

TTFN
SteveP

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Pair of black flying gloves

Si — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:20 GMT

Lost and Found from Si:

Found at Caburn in the carpark on Monday 1st of March 2010. Please contact Si on 07780 686653

Just a couple of places left on our paragliding trip to Spain...

Flybubble — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:06 GMT

Reply to Forum message Southern Spain :: 13-21 March 2010 :: FLYBUBBLE PARAGLIDING from Flybubble:

We have just a couple of places left on our paragliding trip to southern Spain next week (Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st March 2010).

If you can't manage the full trip dates then we can also accommodate 'short stay' trips (a long weekend, or any dates within these dates which suit you) for qualified pilots (BHPA CP / FAI IPPI Level 3 or above).

Suitable flights for the full trip are currently available from Gatwick with easyJet for £151.88 return.

I will be flying out with the main group on Saturday 13th, returning Sunday 21st March 2010.

Contact us for more details or to book your place!

Best wishes,

Carlo Borsattino,

The FLYBUBBLE PARAGLIDING team

UK Tel: 01273 812 442

http://www.flybubble.co.uk
http://shop.flybubble.co.uk

UK Main Dealers for:
Aircotec, Airwave, Advance, Brauniger, Charly, Digifly, Flymaster Avionics, Flytec, Gin Gliders, Icaro, Nova, Ozone, Skyline, Skywalk, Sup'Air & Woody Valley.

Southern Spain :: 13-21 March 2010 :: FLYBUBBLE PARAGLIDING

Flybubble — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:06 GMT

Forum message from Flybubble:

In March 2010 we'll be running an exclusive paragliding trip to southern Spain. Paragliding during the day, enjoying a cold beer (or a glass of Rioja) with accompanying Tapas in the evening - what more could you ask for?!

With Flybubble Paragliding giving comprehensive 'site and flight' guidance and local experts taking care of the local organisation, you have the best of both worlds to help you get the most out of the trip!

Have fun, learn loads, improve your flying and get AIRTIME in the sky of the magnificent Griffon Vulture!

Dates: Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st March 2010

For more details, see our website:

Advanced Courses & Trips - Flybubble Paragliding
http://www.flybubble.co.uk/advanced.asp

See Photo Galleries and read Pilot Feedback from our paragliding trips to Southern Spain in November 2009:

Southern Spain November 2009 :: Galleries
http://www.flybubble.co.uk/advanced.asp?filter=past§ionid=151&galleryid=0&pages=all

Southern Spain November 2009 :: Pilot Feedback
http://www.flybubble.co.uk/advanced.asp?filter=past§ionid=151&feedbackid=14&pages=all

Contact us for more details or to book your place!

Best wishes,

Carlo & Nancy

The FLYBUBBLE PARAGLIDING team

UK Tel: 01273 812 442

http://www.flybubble.co.uk
http://shop.flybubble.co.uk

UK Main Dealers for:
Aircotec, Airwave, Advance, Brauniger, Charly, Digifly, Flymaster Avionics, Flytec, Gin Gliders, Icaro, Nova, Ozone, Skyline, Skywalk, Sup'Air & Woody Valley.

I did indeed thanks Pete.

Em — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:46 GMT

Reply to Flight Diary Abandoned up there from Em:

I did indeed thanks Pete. Thought I'd best stock up on some cake ingredients whilst there, was running low...

Very nice! Now I just need

Will Bradley — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:30 GMT

Reply to Flight Diary Devil's Dyke to Lewes from Will Bradley:

Very nice! Now I just need to find a more flexible job to join in the fun!

Dyke delivers...

Mark_t — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:12 GMT

Flight Diary from Mark_t:

Flying all day at the Dyke (about 10.30am - sunset), with bouyant air out frount, aided by a few bonfires around Fulking, so could easily fly 1km straight out from the hill and back - and several managed what looked to be quite significant out and returns in the direction of Henfield. In the end, at 3pm I decided to go for a downwind adventure to get started on my xcs for the season, and managed to get to ASDA. Not epic, but not bad for mid afternoon at this time of year - I did not go earlier as it took quite a while for the inversion to lift. In the end decided to go for it in a half decent thermal at about 1,500'. I found a couple more weak thermals over the back, making 2,000 ASL at most, and but was just a little too low by the time I reached Brighton to risk looking for thermals over the town, and instead flew along the A27 but found no other lift.

Paramotor noise

Franko — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:23 GMT

Reply to Forum message An increasing number of complaints about paramotoring activities from Franko:

Carlo, It wasn't me making a noise yesterday. I have been too busy working to go flying, dammit!

I have been weightshift microlight pilot and, more lately, a paramotor jockey in the this part of the world for the last 25 years. It is possible to power-fly without drawing adverse attention but it does require thought and restraint (and at least a nod towards adherence of the 500ft rule) on the part of the pilot... Never repeating the same track on the same day, avoiding overflight of villages and large, isolated houses (the originators of most complaints! Bring on the revolution...). But those who power-fly should know this as I am sure you do.

Personally I would like to see many more paramotor pilots in the air, but only those who act responsibly. I say this because it can get quite miserable flying on your own all the time @ and doing powered XC in the company of other is fun and largely deals with the problems of noise pollution.

Education is the answer, not prohibition! I really don't think that the Swiss provide a good example of anything other than national smugness, hypocrisy and anal retention!!! But I digress.

Having said all this, I now consider free-flying to be the highest and most enjoyable aerial art-form, being far more (or at least differently) demanding and altogether a more cerebral experience.

Devil's Dyke to Lewes

Chris Jones — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:43 GMT

Flight Diary from Chris Jones:

Busy on the hill but got a good climb with Dave Massie at 12.30 and decided to go with it and see what happened. Got 2.5ms on the averager low down but it became much weaker. eventually got to 3k over the north of Brighton where there was a sea breeze deffinately comming in so headed NE before finding another climb over the Uni. Got back to almost 2500ft where I think I stumbled into the SBF (do they happen on Blue days?). Ran eastwards getting a sound thrashing and slowly loosing height but didn't get a good climb and landed by the A27 at Lewes where smoke was still drifing Southwards. Easy retrieve right back to the Devils Dyke pub.