Charity Gliding Evening 2008

[Scubee]

Originally Posted by uwila

Well, I believe BA organise 777 flights that are engine free...


I do have a glider with big wings - nearly 60 foot wingspan - but it only has one seat The limit is not there because the glider can't take the weight, but because of the strength of the seating in the event of an approach to the surface which exceeds normal speed limits (crash)



Soggy whimpered and I have it on video

Can we avoid the 'C' word please. Currently, the number of take offs I have had in planes exceeds landings by two. I don't particularly want to change the ratio any further without appropriate equipment.

[PeeBee]

Originally Posted by Scubee

Can we avoid the 'C' word please. Currently, the number of take offs I have had in planes exceeds landings by two. I don't particularly want to change the ratio any further without appropriate equipment.

I knew you had strange moments but by my count this means you are still flying

[Scubee]

Originally Posted by PeeBee

I knew you had strange moments but by my count this means you are still flying

Two static line jumps from 2000 feet at the tender age of 25.

[uwila]

Originally Posted by Scubee

Two static line jumps from 2000 feet at the tender age of 25.

Not so long ago that you have forgotten them yet, then

You will be wearing a parachute in the glider, but we discourage jumping out as the glider is worth a lot less after it 'lands' by itself

[hebails]

Charity Gliding Evening 2008
We did it in 2007 and had a laugh. I got SoggyFox to squeal like a girlie and raised £200 for the RNLI.

Come along to Lasham (near Basingstoke in Hampshire) on Friday 23rd of May and fly without an engine. It'll cost you £45 which includes a £5 donation to the YD charity (whatever it is by then). I'll add another £5 for every diver who comes along. I have reserved 18 places, so roll up, roll up and add your name to the list.

The small print: You must be of sound mind and body (if you can dive, you should be fine for flying). Taller than 6 foot 4 inches is very tricky; heavier than 225 lbs clothed is too heavy. Small people can be accommodated - last year Mark Chase brought thousands of relatives and small children as long as they are well behaved and will follow directions, then little 'uns can join in. Absolutely no alcohol in the 8 hours before the flight and less than 5 units in the 12 hours beforehand.

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[Scubee]

Originally Posted by uwila

Not so long ago that you have forgotten them yet, then

You will be wearing a parachute in the glider, but we discourage jumping out as the glider is worth a lot less after it 'lands' by itself

I enjoyed them so much they are permanently burned into my memory.

Tandem Sky dive next... anyone?

[uwila]

PeeBee came down to Lasham yesterday to reclaim his mask and ended up flying with me for just short of 90 minutes from a winch launch. I took us north of Basingstoke and at one point we were out of range of the airfield; fortunately I found lift and we made it back without disturbing any local farmer We got to 1 mile above sea-level and the vis was excellent: we could see Didcot power station to the north and the Isle of Wight to the south.

PeeBee took the endless circling like a man, and the only amusing moment came when I tried a negative-g manoeuvre without much warning. I got Pete to leave his seat he didn't whimper, but I'm fairly certain I heard his ring snap shut with a loud bang

[PeeBee]

Being well strapped in is only good in theory, when the plane suddelny makes a manouvre that you weren't expecting the instinct to brace and hold to something is pretty powerful . I had a fantastic time with Chris, and my sincere thanks to him. I don't think I whimpered once but I will admit to a couple of interesting moments when Chris demonstrated a stall and also moving in and out of thermals was interesting as the sensory inputs don't always confirm what the instruments or even your eyes are telling you. Chris also offered the helpful advice/request that if I needed to upchuck, could I do it into my hat as planes too ages to clean. From the winch launch we released at 1000 feet (2 too fat b4stards according to Chris) and Chris went hunting for rising air. I was consious that we were moving away from the airfield but it wasn't until we had gained some height that Chris told me that we had been too low to get back. I'm very very tempted to get more involved, it's a fabulous world up there and anyone who is willing should come down on Chris' charity night and challenge him to make them whimper.

[Sixsquid]

Originally Posted by Scubee

Tandem Sky dive next... anyone?

I really, really, really want to do a Tandem skydive. Have done for years so tell me how much and I'll work out how long it will take me to save up the money

As for the gliding ...................... a fun time was had by all last year but take a warm, wind breaking jacket while you wait your turn.
I managed to find a twinset that would improve my bottom time

[Scubee]

Originally Posted by Sixsquid

I really, really, really want to do a Tandem skydive. Have done for years so tell me how much and I'll work out how long it will take me to save up the money

Hmmm... just a thought... we could do it for the YD charity. I will think about this one.

Anyway, not to digress from the thread.... Glad to hear that Pete didn't throw up. Twice in a week would be a bit girlie. And wimpering... Oh dear, Chris... did you scare him?