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It's November 2013, so it's the perfect time to work on paraglider control (there are none of those pesky thermals around to lure us away from the hill). So in the newsletter we look at the crosswind launch and nudge you in the direction of studying some useful theory.
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FLYBABBLEWhat do we really know about autumn in the UK? Half the team skedaddled off to South Africa, the other half went to Spain, leaving poor old Simon (err, half and a half has made a hole) to glare out the window at the wind. Whazzat? An album of photos on Facebook reveals there was a flagrant disregard for such myths. People were committing aviation, in perfect weather! 81 counts of levitation in 81 seperate incidents, all within spitting distance of the A27 and in full view of the (wistful) public. I suppose that means Flybubble will be training every flyable day throughout the winter? You betcha! These mellow days of steady soaring are worth grabbing with both hands. (Here's your link for your pair of heated glove liners.)
^ Ideal training conditions on top of Mount Caburn Don't forget to grab one of our new 2014 Calendars, just the thing to ensure you have a great year of free flying. Order yours here >
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Another Successful Spain Trip
In short, it was a fantastic trip with mostly fabulous weather and a great bunch of people!
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Control: Crosswind launchingWhen the wind runs across the launch slope it can become difficult to control the wing.
Here's a simple method for getting it right! |
The Good Stuff - study materialFor new paragliding pilots, we recommend you start with the Paragliding Essential Starter Pack.
On the subject of studying, here's a new edition in an excellent video series (following on from Advanced Ground Handling, Advanced Launching, and Inflight Precision).
If you're wanting to improve your flying, what could be better than Bruce Goldsmith's new book 50 ways to fly better?
If you want some more ideas about what to buy, give us a call or drop us an email. We personally test most of the products, so we know what we're talking about. Ooh! Look what's happening in our online shop.
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Parting shotsLike watching clouds? We don't recommend you doing this but Freezing at 5000m is something special and so is Walking in the Clouds. Instead of feeling low because the weather is sideways, how about using the winter to study and get your BHPA Pilot rating? Here are some useful links: Pilot Revision Notes - Graham Taylor Mock Exam (Hang Gliding) - Dan Hamblin Also check with your local BHPA club, most clubs run Pilot Theory evenings (for free!). |
^ Greg enjoys some Southern Hemisphere flying
We're stocked up. Are you?We've stocked up with all kinds of flying things, so you don't have to wait in the gloom, watching reruns of Das Boot: DVDs, books, instruments that play the sound of summer, flying clothing to keep you warm and the latest harnesses to hang around in (in front of the fire?). It's all here, waiting for Santa's reindeer. If it's going to be winter, it might as well be fun! Keep the dream alive, Carlo, Nancy, Greg & Simon The Flybubble Paragliding Team
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Website ::
flybubble.com Tel: +44 (0)1273 812 442 The Flybubble team offer professional coaching sessions for pilots of all levels. We offer tandem flights where you can get one-to-one advanced skills training. We will gladly take your friends into the air too. And we run a range of courses, year round, in South East England as well as training and flying trips in Southern Spain. |
