psuguru
59 years old
Female
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South Woodham Ferrers
United Kingdom
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Now a bona fide Ridge RatInformation
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What wing do you fly?Moyes Malibu188What's your longest xc?Does from the top of tow to T/O count?What's your rating (pilot, club pilot etc.)CP, Hill and TowHow many hours do you have?10 1/2
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I first had a go at Hang Gliding in 1976. I bought a Sussex Delta Sailwings "Ridge Rider" from a colleague and friend who was moving up to a Wills Wing SST100B. I kept the Ridge Rider for 2 1/2 years, building up about 15 hours from 80 or so flights. I flew a fair amount in the Lake district, some in Wales and quite a lot in Northern Lancashire. The glider handled well but had a limited speed range meaning soaring was only accomplished on special days. I particularly didn't like the scary seated harness made from webbing that always made me feel as though I might tip out backwards. An illness meant I had to give up driving in 1978 so the glider went too.
I managed to reclaim my driving licence and PPL ratings some years later and did some gliding too, but never looked at hang gliding again until 2010. I was browsing the internet in a "I wonder what happened to old...." moment and there was my old hang glider, on the web. It was no good, I was hooked again, and had to take the cure.
I booked a course with John Barratt and bought a Malibu 188 from Simon Murphy (who I swear has not cut his hair since 1976). I've flown mostly on the South Downs with the occasional foray into Devon and Shropshire. Recently I've been towing with Suffolk Coastal Floaters. Towing makes a good contrast with hill flying and it gives you practice with landings and coring thermals without the ever present risk of going over the back or hitting the front. I recommend it. SCFHGC is a small, but very active club with no paragliders :) and a strong XC ethic.
I managed to reclaim my driving licence and PPL ratings some years later and did some gliding too, but never looked at hang gliding again until 2010. I was browsing the internet in a "I wonder what happened to old...." moment and there was my old hang glider, on the web. It was no good, I was hooked again, and had to take the cure.
I booked a course with John Barratt and bought a Malibu 188 from Simon Murphy (who I swear has not cut his hair since 1976). I've flown mostly on the South Downs with the occasional foray into Devon and Shropshire. Recently I've been towing with Suffolk Coastal Floaters. Towing makes a good contrast with hill flying and it gives you practice with landings and coring thermals without the ever present risk of going over the back or hitting the front. I recommend it. SCFHGC is a small, but very active club with no paragliders :) and a strong XC ethic.
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psuguru Now a bona fide Ridge Rat28 days ago -
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psuguru Dum de dum1 month ago
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Led Barron commented on psuguru's Video.Well I love Chasletons comment 'I've met many pilots who have never bent an upright or had some sort of incident. I try not to associate with bull shitters.' Anyway I have to admit I too have dumped my new wing on a BW Fence. The issue was I should ...
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psuguru commented on psuguru's Video.
"In order to become a better pilot you need to push yourself and fly in situations that sometimes push you to do things outside your comfort zone, you just need to know your's and your glider's limitations. " While I agree with what you say, this ...
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psuguru Dyke this weekend?....anyone?1 month ago
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Magic4fr commented on psuguru's Video.In order to become a better pilot you need to push yourself and fly in situations that somtimes push you to do things outside your comfort zone, you just need to know your's and your gliders limitations. The main thing is to learn from your mistakes ...
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chasleton commented on psuguru's Video.Well done i think it makes a better pilot those that can share mistake's I've met many pilots who have never bent an upright or had some sort of incident. I try not to associate with bull shitters. I remember folding the nose wheel after an engine ...
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