I managed to take a break at lunchtime and head down to Southerndown with my trusty Wasabi in tow. I'm really quite fond of this plane and should probably spend some time on giving it a refurbish as it is looking a little tiny bit tatty.
When I got to Southerndown, the 12-15mph SW wind (which would have been absolutely perfect) had morphed itself into a 5 mph SSW wind which was butt-clenchingly light!
I must have either taken my 'brave' pills or was just desperate to fly, because I launched into wind that seagulls were flapping in ........ and flew!
I had a couple of moments where I needed to decide quickly to land and managed to do so successfully!
In hindsight, I probably should have turned right at the top of my road instead of left and headed to the Back of the Wrecker for more lift and to catch up with the guys getting ready for the SWSA Woolybacks F3F tomorrow. It would have been great to catch up. Maybe I can escape for an hour or so today to say G'day.
Anyway, I managed to get some video today. Enjoy!
Wednesday 28 December 2011
Monday 26 December 2011
Great Video from Chris Studley
I can't believe I haven't put this video on my blog before now!
It is probably my favourite sloping video of all time (so far) and it isn't just because I am in it with my Skorp. It represents one of the best days I have ever had on the slope, hanging with my mates in beautiful scenery with silky-smooth lift and gorgeopus sunshine. AND it's all 20 minutes drive from home!
How did I think I would ever be able to stop slope soaring????
Anyway, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
It is probably my favourite sloping video of all time (so far) and it isn't just because I am in it with my Skorp. It represents one of the best days I have ever had on the slope, hanging with my mates in beautiful scenery with silky-smooth lift and gorgeopus sunshine. AND it's all 20 minutes drive from home!
How did I think I would ever be able to stop slope soaring????
Anyway, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Saturday 24 December 2011
Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays / Seasons Greetings
Enjoy the Christmas period everyone!!!
Be Safe and enjoy yourselves.
Hopefully you will get out on a hill somewhere too!!
Be Safe and enjoy yourselves.
Hopefully you will get out on a hill somewhere too!!
Monday 19 December 2011
Soaring at Southerndown today? Hopefully!
Hi. My name is Clayton, and it has been 4 months and thirteen days since I last had a tipple at the fountain of slope-soaring.
I nearly failed in my abstinence about a month ago and was rewarded by tripping and nearly removing my foot at the ankle. Still can't walk properly, but am going to attempt to go soaring tomorrow at Southerndown. The forecast isn't inspiring, but I'm hoping the rain will stay away long enough for me to get some flights and video done.
On a family note, our new son, Adam was born on the 11/12/2011 at 0340hrs weighing in at 3.27kg. Clare and Adam are doing very very well. Here's a quick photo from his birthday:
I nearly failed in my abstinence about a month ago and was rewarded by tripping and nearly removing my foot at the ankle. Still can't walk properly, but am going to attempt to go soaring tomorrow at Southerndown. The forecast isn't inspiring, but I'm hoping the rain will stay away long enough for me to get some flights and video done.
On a family note, our new son, Adam was born on the 11/12/2011 at 0340hrs weighing in at 3.27kg. Clare and Adam are doing very very well. Here's a quick photo from his birthday:
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