Last week I was down in Huntingdon for the PCA’s newest training workshop. Not damp, woodworm or waterproofing this time, but digital media, which is Jane’s term for what some call Social Media. As a small independent contractor I haven’t the money to spend on such courses and the PCA generously put this on free […]
Early season Paragliding in the lakes
29 Mar 11 by
I mentioned last November that I’d bought a new paraglider – a lovely Gin Sprint. It’s an intermediate glider, whereas my old one was a beginners wing. I managed to get it out of the bag again last Thursday after waiting on Bradwell Edge in the Peaks, without any joy, the previous Saturday. Anyway, Chris […]
Ha! passed my paragliding Pilot rating!
23 Dec 10 by
Just finished for Christmas and opened the post at home. I am now officially, full pilot rated. This means that I can legally leave the hills and fly cross country. In spring, I may find myself riding a thermal to cloud base again. This time I’ll be going ‘over the back’. I’m so excited and […]
Relax, you’re at 3000 feet…
07 Nov 10 by
Saturday morning and I was sat on the hillside at Wether Fell, near Hawes, in the Yorkshire Dales. I was waiting, along with ten or so others, for the wind to pick up. I had my brand new paraglider laid out ready, and I was strapped in y harness. I’ve been paragliding for five years […]
There’s more to life than work – try Paragliding
25 Apr 10 by
Saturday morning and only one survey today. This one is for a friend in Nottingham and anytime of the day will do. So, it’s a light breeze from the south and clear skies – Paragliding time! I arrive at Rushup Edge in the Peak District at 8.30 and by 9.30 I’m airborne. In paragliding, spring […]