Sunday, April 23, 2006

Finally Flying

Rigged hang glidersI finally was able to make it down to Suffolk for the first time this year to see Pilots of the Suffolk Coastal Floaters hang gliding club do some flying.

Unfortunately I was not able to perticipate myself, as I had not done a chest release conversion, did not have my own hang glider, and the conditions were not good for a novice pilot anyway. I was able to keep myself busy by taking some video footage, and chatting to the pilots. My turn will come soon, so there is no need to be in a hurry.

A full report with video footage will be posted in my hang gliding blog.

4 Comments:

Blogger Mandy said...

I guess hand gliding is one of those things that you either love or you'd be scared out of your wits to even consider it. I fall into the latter category. I don't like heights lol

9:02 AM  
Blogger Shola said...

Mandy, hand gliding is something everyone can take part in, as it involves no heights.

HANG gliding on the other hand is different, but you will be suprised at the number of pilot who are afraid of heights myself included, just read my account of my first high flight refrenced in my competition post.

7:36 PM  
Blogger Mandy said...

oops I meant hang gliding then. Now I've learnt something today, I honestly thought hand gliding WAS hang gliding :)

8:58 AM  
Blogger Nneka's World said...

Hey Shola, wats going on?
Hope your alright, i can see that you hand gliding is going good.
How is your baby daughter, still giving you sleepless nights?Lol!
Oh well that is cool.
Just wanted to say hi and just checking your blogs out.

1:49 PM  

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