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After more than a year from my firs controversial introduction to aerotowing this was my first time back when I was not filling out the logbooks. I took time to focus and was really nervous but the launch was good and the … Continue reading
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Arrived at the Dyke earlier than usual for me to see loads of hangies already rigged some making their way to takeoff. So without pause I rigged myself and when done the answer to the question – is it time … Continue reading
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I saw a chance at beachy and took it.. The paragliders were high when I arrived, so no drinking tea today, just rigging. I took off on the southerly bowl after the modelers kindly flew off to one side for … Continue reading
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Windy ridge soaring after a lazy morning faffing about in the house. I arrived late and rigged alone so I called John and then also Nicos arrived, Nicos saw me off for a nice little flight in fairly pleasant conditions, … Continue reading
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Forecast had looked great all week so there were loads of people out, maybe 20 hang glider pilots, fantastic to see. I had a couple of nice flights, mostly in ridge lift but with the occasional thermal. It was a … Continue reading
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I saw a light thermic day as Swanborough and was keen to have a relaxing day on the hill watching the birds and choosing a time to launch, I craved the sense of peace I knew such a day could be like. … Continue reading
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A strange day really, all week we had been looking at the forecast, it was very good for February, but for me I have to take Robert to his rugby on Sundays so the day was punctuated with lots of … Continue reading
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I made it. After a long and painful not to say boring and sometimes scary recovery from my accident I finally flew again. In my mind I was worried about take off in particular, after all this is where it … Continue reading
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The first day after my operation and I was able to walk along the beach, climb up to Seaford Head and enjoy again the fresh wind on my face. It has been a long 6 months to endure these fixators … Continue reading
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From: Trauma Surgeon Subject: Re: leg Date: 21 November 2011 17:39:43 GMT To: Scott Dougall Hi Mr Dougall, Glad to hear that you’re still getting on well. I’ve provisionally booked a slot for you for Thursday 8th December to come is as … Continue reading
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After all this time, more than 4 months, recovering from my accident it finally starts to feel like I am getting to the end of that journey. There is still a way to go but more and more events are … Continue reading
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some happy memories from our beautiful adventure in Slovenia