Category Archives: hang gliding, microlighting, micro lighting, paragliding, gliding, sailplanes, flying, adventures, pioneers, parachuting, skydiving, freefall

Just a quickie to let you know that in my continuing quest to join the new world order, I have added a Facebook link in the Blogroll.  This can be found on the right hand side of the site. Best … Continue reading →

I have been asked an increasing number of times over the last few months about how to get started in this flying lark.  So I consulted with my IT Dept., and came up with a brand new website designed especially … Continue reading →

It was 1976, about ten or so members of the Peak Hang Gliding Club were huddled together at the top of the hill idly chatting away whilst waiting for the fog to clear. Visibility was guessed at about ten yards. … Continue reading →

You might remember that a short time ago I asked the question, whether or not it is possible to learn to fly a microlight over the telephone?  Well here is the definitive answer……… Being currently in the process of revalidating … Continue reading →

I have found a brilliant blog which had me chuckling for ages.  Although it hasn’t been updated recently, Doreen the author has promised me to bring it bang up to date.  Check it out on the my Blog Roll links.

Is it possible to learn to fly a microlight over the phone? Check back soon for the answer.

 It was a beautiful July evening and I was enjoying the glassy air and golden sunlit views over Dove dale and Thors cave. I was flying my trusty Skyhook Trike with Sabre wing and decided to head off to the north towards Longnor see … Continue reading →

Picture the scene; there is a very light and variable wind, lots of lovely sunshine and obvious thermal activity. You are lined up on the old scabby runway of the disused  Ashbourne airfield. You power up the mighty 160cc engine of your … Continue reading →

I’ve just been reminded of a flying episode that happened in the summer of 1977 when a group of us went on our regular pilgrimage to Rhosilli Down, on the Gower peninsular in South Wales. You see all through our flying … Continue reading →

I have had an encouraging number of enquiries about the forthcoming book, which is still due for publication on the 2nd. May.  So I thought that to stop folks losing sleep thinking that they may be involved in a kiss … Continue reading →