Local Meetings

Last Thursday of the month will induction for new members from 7.30 till 8 and then a coaching evening.

I am aiming the evening for those pilots thinking of going XC for the first time or are relatively new to XC. (This is both fr CPs and Pilot rated).

We will be taking a look at some of the factors of planning a safe flight including weather conditions and airspace.

It will be at the Glynde Social club

Im back to cheer you all up from my extended adventure into the competition scene,i see that the weather has been kind while i was away as of late,but now im back (some peoples )statistics show its going to be crap weather again...maybe...
Again thx to john T for standing in for me and getting you motivated , flying our sites,and like myself he is always ready to help,as are most seasoned members.
Right then...Whats the weather for flying this weekend ,i hear you asking....Saturday looks like it will rain as a cold front passes across the lower part of the uk ,so maybe book some relaxation time ,and be ready for the quiz nite,that sussex paragliding school are putting on with plenty of cake (cake always works).
Sunday ..well we could have a choice of 2 sites if the weather holds true...not going to tell you ,i want you too study the forecast and you will have to decide what looks best site to fly,might be some (clue)cliff flying action ?.
But all this depends on the weather nearer the weekend,to which i will update on fri night around 6-7 pm...

And on a final note.....while i was away testing some of my flying apparatus,which only gets to see the light of day probably once a year on repacks,does your reserve need a repack or maybe you have not got one yet,if you got any questions about them ,ask me on the hill and i will put you in touch with some club members and local firms that can get you sorted.
And welcome to those ,i have yet to meet that are fresh from the schools....your life now will consist of looking out of windows, up at the sky....
phil :)
ps summer is soon over ,but the flying will continue.

Phil is away this weekend so I will be running the RR club. Last week Phil was at a comp and I was at the BCC so no RR.

Will update nearer the time but as always your thoughts on the weather and the location are always good practice.

What a great whole day last Sunday at Peachy Beachy,before it got busy-ish a saw 7 red ribs having deep joy in the air,was not too testing of conditions, and watching you all getting some very useful slope and top landings in,not to mention your good observation during your flying...yep i flies around the sky always watching,just in-case i need to help you with a little chat about your skills,but seems i was not needed.I likes.....AS for those pesky speed flyers.....aaauurrrgg
So on too this coming weekend,a little look at the weather ahead seems too forecast a weekend window of optimism ,wind strength looks promising after this low pressure system goes through this week,but wind direction could be a last minute call to where to go flying,you don't need telling its like that most weeks for the UK. Go look at some forecast internet sites and see how things might change to whats forecast-ed tonight,bet its different by Fri night.I hope john Turczak's chat last Thurs night helps with this.
As per usual i will post again Fri night around 6-7pm for Saturdays action.
PS if you have yet to join the red ribs collective on the hill,just turn up and you will be made very welcome,that's always guaranteed, as for good flying weather ,that's never guaranteed.
phil