@@GolfFoxtrot22 So nice that even that little Nine has space to load the gear needed to fly and camp! The skies the limit! You could really get some miles in if you wanted!
Here's an idea for you: Now that you're familiar with Shobdon, extend your tour from there to Caernarfon (over Mount Snowden en route, of course) and if you're lucky you might get the superb base and final over the sea for runway 07. Then, along the Menai Straight, the north Welsh coast by the Great Orme, over the short wet bit to the north of Liverpool to Crosby to drop in to the fabulously hospitable Ince Blundell for another overnight if required. Finally, back through the low-level corridor to Darley Moor. Lots of lovely scenery to film.
My first flight to Shobdon was 21 years ago. I was delivering invitations for my 60th Birthday Bash to flying friends. Non-radio, I had to do a go round as a GA came in low on long finals. Flew from Long Marston, similar distance to Darley Moor. After 3 hours on the ground flew to Otherton to see Crash Gordon. Camped overnight. Then to Roddidge to see Mick Shea. Back to my village for a lunchtime pint. 5 hours 20 minutes flying. I loved my XL!
Hi Tim, I thought it would show a little bit more of the process. I think that the planning and PPR seems to put some newer pilots off. It was a great trip.
So behind on my UA-cam watching. Great video as always. You two really are the Morecambe and Wise of the air. You should be hired to star in airline safety videos.
A really enjoyable video Giles. You and Paul flying together always make an entertaining watch. Looking forward to seeing your next instalment already 👌👍👏👏
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Fab entertainment actually I saw part 2 first for some strange reason.. Where are you based now Giles, perhaps I missed it, as thought you were down South West England.
Nice one. Yep same problem with instruments - my fuel gauge doesn't work properly either, though I think we've talked about it before. Looking forward to part 2
Good to see the exciting bit before you had to put up with my company! 🙂 Joking apart it was great to see you both and talk all things flying for a while. As an added bonus I feel we put the world to rights over some grub and a beer/orange juice. 😉
@@GolfFoxtrot22 haha me too Giles! It’s interesting that Shobdon have both Shobon Radio and Shobdon information. It was Shobdon information that I used when I flew down there. You should come up to Barton some time; it’s a very busy airfield with the police and air ambulance operating daily, in addition to GA but it’s an interesting airfield with lots of history around the listed control tower and Pemberton Hangar.
Giles and Paulie in the same vid! Fly light, Fly safely! Giles, maybe a permanent cable on the wing to the wing camera with a connector near the hang block with enough “service loop” for full articulation of the bar would help. Then you could have a centralized power supply for your accessories somewhere onboard the fuselage.
Hi Tom, I already have a centralised power bank, I've tried removing the main battery and just running on the powerbank. On a dry run it worked for ages, it just seems to not run for a full flight now.
Re camera power.. I use a Powerpack. Mount it somewhere central and run a USB wire to the wingtip. It will run all day. You can run other devices from the Powerpack too.
Hi and welcome to the channel. The camera was running on a powerbank and I'd even bought new batteries for the camera as well. I'd conducted a dry run with the camera and it seems to run fine, it just seems to be onboard. I'm puzzled as to why it now seems to shut down.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Interesting. My "Black Box" setup has done that too, maybe one in 10 flights. I thought due to being cheapo s/h ebay SD action cams. Second one is backup. What brand are yours?
I didn't see all the traffic, however I did see the aircraft near me for my final approach. It was quite enjoyable being in a busy circuit, sad I know.
Hi Giles, thanks for all these videos over the years. I wondered if you could give me some advice please? Im coming from paragliding and paramotoring and moving to flex wing. I wanted your opinion on weather to go sub 70 or something like a Quantum 912. I dont mind doing the licience but just want to get the right machine. Any advice would really be appreciated. You can email if you want, if you want my email address let me know. Thanks again. Dave
Hi Dave, if you want to chat in a bit more detail, drop me a message on Instagram Flexwing_flier22 or drop the office and email (office@microaviation.co.uk) and I'll get back to you.
Another great video Giles, very busy prior to landing, great scenery. Good music track. 👍👍👍
I do try and use reasonable music. Part 2 should be out this week.
Burgers, beers and erm.. f@rts 🤣 That was certainly a busy approach!!
It was a busy circuit but the NiNE seemed to fit in nicely. I can't comment on the farts🤣
Fly camping fun🎉 Nice planning, flying and execution on those perfect fly camping wings! Adventure On!!!😜
Hi JT, it was just a great adventure. Sometimes you just have to live the mini adventures and make them happen.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 So nice that even that little Nine has space to load the gear needed to fly and camp! The skies the limit! You could really get some miles in if you wanted!
@@JTWardle I have a few more planned, I just need to not be at work. 😜
What a fantastic trip it was. 👍
Paul having fun is always a great video
It certainly was. I'm not sure how we can improve on that one, over than getting out of the airfield a little quicker..lol
@@GolfFoxtrot22 next one needs to be over water!!!
@@paulieb796 errmmmm, can I remain high then?
Here's an idea for you: Now that you're familiar with Shobdon, extend your tour from there to Caernarfon (over Mount Snowden en route, of course) and if you're lucky you might get the superb base and final over the sea for runway 07. Then, along the Menai Straight, the north Welsh coast by the Great Orme, over the short wet bit to the north of Liverpool to Crosby to drop in
to the fabulously hospitable Ince Blundell for another overnight if required. Finally, back through the low-level corridor to Darley Moor. Lots of lovely scenery to film.
My first flight to Shobdon was 21 years ago. I was delivering invitations for my 60th Birthday Bash to flying friends. Non-radio, I had to do a go round as a GA came in low on long finals. Flew from Long Marston, similar distance to Darley Moor. After 3 hours on the ground flew to Otherton to see Crash Gordon. Camped overnight. Then to Roddidge to see Mick Shea. Back to my village for a lunchtime pint. 5 hours 20 minutes flying. I loved my XL!
It's shows how small the flying community is and how much the XL still has a good following.
Shobdon, the scene of my first solo cross country. Nice to see its still busy.
It was definitely busy and vibrant. It was even busier the next day, we couldn't get out.
Same for me, EGBO to EGBS and back. Was a little nervous about getting the 'curved' dead side descending join right, but not as bad as expected.
@@nsm3 I hope it brought back nice memories.
Interesting intro Giles. Enjoyed the video and the banter. Thanks for posting.
Hi Tim, I thought it would show a little bit more of the process. I think that the planning and PPR seems to put some newer pilots off. It was a great trip.
Epic video! Busy ol circuit, looking forward to part 2 shinanigans. Great to see Dan 😀
Hi Ian, you'll have to come on the next one. 🤙🏻🤙🏻.
Thanks Giles (&Paul). Really useful as I plan to fly into Shobdon tomorrow morning 😊👍
Graham was so helpful and I managed to interview him, that will be in part 2. Safe journey tomorrow.
So behind on my UA-cam watching. Great video as always. You two really are the Morecambe and Wise of the air. You should be hired to star in airline safety videos.
Hi Nat, I'll take the Morecambe and Wise as a compliment. I think I'd scare people in safety videos.
A really enjoyable video Giles. You and Paul flying together always make an entertaining watch. Looking forward to seeing your next instalment already 👌👍👏👏
Hi Kev, it was a really cool trip, I hope part 2 does it justice.
Looks a beautiful airfield...That looks such wonderful fun...Excellent Giles again.
Hi Al, it certainly is and the history is amazing. I hope you enjoyed part 2.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Fab entertainment actually I saw part 2 first for some strange reason.. Where are you based now Giles, perhaps I missed it, as thought you were down South West England.
@@alwatt9367 I'm based at Darley Moor Airfield (Micro Aviation) but I remote work and still actually live in the south west.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Ah.... thanks Giles...What a busy life you lead.. keep up the videos as I do really enjoy them
@@alwatt9367 I'm trying.
Well done Giles, another entertaining Video. Lovely scenery. Looking forward to part two. 👍👍
I think you were at Darley Moor when we left Ged and waved at you.
Great fun video. All that radio work, sounds more like one of my flying videos 🙂
Almost as busy. I hope you are doing ok Algy?
@@GolfFoxtrot22 thanks Giles, I am surviving for now 😀
@@flyingkub That's great to hear.
Fascinating video , thank you👍
Hi Andy, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Nice one. Yep same problem with instruments - my fuel gauge doesn't work properly either, though I think we've talked about it before. Looking forward to part 2
Cheers Chris, I'm still trying to resolve the gauging issue. Glad you enjoyed it.
Good to see the exciting bit before you had to put up with my company! 🙂 Joking apart it was great to see you both and talk all things flying for a while. As an added bonus I feel we put the world to rights over some grub and a beer/orange juice. 😉
You know you are a legend, your help was so gratefully appreciated.
Looks like you two were having an amazing time.
Hi Simon, it is hard to hide the fun sometimes. Some things don't make the final edit 🤣.
Nice one Giles - awaiting part 2.
Squash . . . looked more like meths!
Just weak squash but it was needed on that day.
Great time👍🏻
I had a quick look at your channel. I think you have a new subscriber. :) See you in the comments.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 yes sir
Great video Giles. I like Shobden, I’ve flown down there from Manchester Barton
Hi Lee, it was a great visit even if I spelt the name wrong. Someone has already corrected me. 😁
@@GolfFoxtrot22 haha me too Giles! It’s interesting that Shobdon have both Shobon Radio and Shobdon information. It was Shobdon information that I used when I flew down there. You should come up to Barton some time; it’s a very busy airfield with the police and air ambulance operating daily, in addition to GA but it’s an interesting airfield with lots of history around the listed control tower and Pemberton Hangar.
@@leehewitt9559 hi Lee, I'll have to add it to my list.
Great as usual 👍
Looking forward to part 2
Cheers
Cheers Patrick, I best get editing then :)
Good stuff guys 👍seemed a bit windy if you get what I mean 🙂
The wind was definitely all from Paul. 😜
Awesome - love it. Not much else to say, apart from looking forward to part 2
Hi Tony, I best get editing part 2 then :)
Giles and Paulie in the same vid! Fly light, Fly safely! Giles, maybe a permanent cable on the wing to the wing camera with a connector near the hang block with enough “service loop” for full articulation of the bar would help. Then you could have a centralized power supply for your accessories somewhere onboard the fuselage.
Hi Tom, I already have a centralised power bank, I've tried removing the main battery and just running on the powerbank. On a dry run it worked for ages, it just seems to not run for a full flight now.
@@GolfFoxtrot22I should have known you were ahead of me on that one. Thanks for letting me fly vicariously through your videos! Maybe one day…….
Asthmatic Hamster!😂😂😂😂
@@tomcoryell make your dream happen.
Re camera power.. I use a Powerpack. Mount it somewhere central and run a USB wire to the wingtip. It will run all day. You can run other devices from the Powerpack too.
Hi and welcome to the channel. The camera was running on a powerbank and I'd even bought new batteries for the camera as well. I'd conducted a dry run with the camera and it seems to run fine, it just seems to be onboard. I'm puzzled as to why it now seems to shut down.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Interesting. My "Black Box" setup has done that too, maybe one in 10 flights. I thought due to being cheapo s/h ebay SD action cams. Second one is backup. What brand are yours?
I was trying to picture in my head where the traffic was but suppose you can see it in real life. Still sounds quite tricky though lol
I didn't see all the traffic, however I did see the aircraft near me for my final approach. It was quite enjoyable being in a busy circuit, sad I know.
Just to be clear it’s Shobdon airfield
Thank you David, I can't believe I missed that.
No problem. I’ve been based at Shobdon for 30 years, in fact my aircraft has the call sign. G-EGBS
I'll make a correction in the next video.
How much is it for an overnight?
I think it was £11, it was £21 in total.
Hi Giles, thanks for all these videos over the years. I wondered if you could give me some advice please? Im coming from paragliding and paramotoring and moving to flex wing. I wanted your opinion on weather to go sub 70 or something like a Quantum 912. I dont mind doing the licience but just want to get the right machine. Any advice would really be appreciated. You can email if you want, if you want my email address let me know. Thanks again. Dave
Hi Dave, if you want to chat in a bit more detail, drop me a message on Instagram Flexwing_flier22 or drop the office and email (office@microaviation.co.uk) and I'll get back to you.