Flexwing Microlight Vlog - Episode 1- Learning to fly a flexwing
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2019
- Flylight PeaBee conversion.
Join me on my Paramotor to Peabee Nanolight conversion. It might seem simple but flying a flexwing after having flown Stick and rudder aircraft for so long.
Please join me on my journey of learning to fly a flexwing and eventually my own Flylight PeaBee nanolight.
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Sometimes learning something new can be life changing. The hardest part was getting used to the controls being reversed compared to all the aircraft I have flown before. Lets get going!!
You are looking good up there👍👍. Yes, the hardest part is the 'reversed' controls. While I was training in the late '70s, I had witnessed a long-time pilot nose down (pulling back) into a crash, when he meant to climb. But it was fairly easy to master, for those of us who had no Stick/Yoke experience.
@@Chris-Fennimore it is a worry but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it. Let's see what happens on the next flight.
Same here! My instructor was very nerwous with my "wrong" decisions. Some time i was flying ok then sudently it was wrong. I Fly so many hours in simulators and even a real plane that i has a bad habbits on a trike. When i realise that, all changed and all problems has gone. Lerning to fly a Trike was a one of best things i did i my life!
@@novik1411 that's good to know. I am enjoying the learning process again.
Never flown anything. Some people say it helps
Hey Giles!🛩 Had my first Microlight flight today, inspired by your awesome videos! The thrill is indescribable. Thanks for being a great ambassador for Microlights. Looking forward to more adventures!
Oh wow and congratulations on the beginning of your flying journey. I am so pleased that my videos have helped. Thank you for letting me know.
Great stuff Giles, strength to strength! I won't be looking at a trike til my knees give out, but I'll be watching all of these. :)
When you solo and also fly your Pea Bee you’ll notice the amazing difference in the lightness of the controls compared to your dual training in the school aircraft .
David, I'm almost looking forward to that difference. I can see the appeal of the bigger faster flexwings, but I'm looking forward to simplicity of the Sub70 class.
Lots of interesting elements to learn there, thanks for sharing.
Of all the things I've flown over the years, this is probably the most challenging. Enjoyable but challenging.
Hello from Canada !
just wanted to drop by and say that I've been through a lot of your videos now (mainly your flexwing microlight vlog videos) and they are truely amazing for someone like me that is getting interested into flexwing. Showing the challenges you encounter and the errors your made is really appreciated. Stay authentic, too many youtubers are only there to "show off". I learnt a lot simply by looking yours !
My goal is to get my permit for ultralight next spring and buy a microlight after. Got my first flight last week and I simply felt in love with the experience.
Fly safe,
Help from the UK, hi Astouek, thank you for your kind words. I genuinely wanted to make the videos as a learning tool or reference. I hope to stay true to my intent of keep them real, showing my mistakes, learning points etc. I make the videos because I enjoy sharing my passion for flying. I hope they help a little on your journey to aviation.
OK! Time for a more sincere comment: GREAT VIDEO! I love all of the angles. The Colors! The clean audio from both you AND the instructor! Oh! And you can her other pilots on the radio. Very cool! Can't wait to see what comes next from this channel.
Anthony, feedback from you is always appreciated. Getting a comment is more than enough.
Fantastic, edge of my seat. Wishing you all the best with your new flying machine Giles. Can’t wait for more.👍🏻
Thank you. It's a fantastic learning experience. I can't wait as well. The videos take longer than the lessons to make.
very well put together excellent work
Thank you. I think I spend longer putting videos together than the flying lessons themselves.
Look's so much fun its great to start a new discipline in flying , how exciting i can see you are have fun mate , i look forward to the next video .
Wayne, it's awesome but I will still be paramotoring. How else am I going to fly with you again at Winglands.
Thanks guys that was great to watch
Hi Moggyman64, glad you enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to helping Dan break my record.
Another great vid for rewatch👍
Still remember how exciting my first flight was in the front seat was.
Hi Patrick, it still brings back fond memories. It makes me realise the joy I can give those that come for a trial lesson and their first flights in the front seat.
A very professional video! Look forward to the next one 👍
Cheers Andy, I'm trying to make them more presentable. It's a lot of work but some day I'll be as good as you.
Golf Foxtrot 22 - Your already as good as me! Very impressed 👍
Super video and audio, a joy to watch and a wonderful adventure to follow. Thanks for sharing. 👍😎
That means a lot to hear comments like that. I hope you join me for more.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 You're welcome. I'm a subscriber since I started my PPG journey this year. Look forward to more great vids
Can't thank you enough for taking the time to include everyone in your new adventure. I was riveted all the way through, and just as you can hardly wait for your next lesson, neither can I. My very best wishes to you (and PARANOOB).
It's great to get responses like this. It makes it all worth while. More to come, with a few paramotoring videos as well.
Great video Giles. Nice to see the progression from PPG. Keep learning is the key.
Thank Alan. I can't wait to go further.
Wow Giles, what an awesome challenge to set yourself! Looks super sketch flying a flex! Looking forward to the next episode! Perfect first introduction video!
Thank you. The machine is built like a brick outhouse and will cruise at 100mph. It's no slouch. I'm trying to make the videos interesting yet not too long.
Well done Giles great video brings back memories of when I did my training in Spain, your going to enjoy it more when you get to the unusual nose up stalls and spirals. Looking forward to your vlogs.
Thank you for watching. The sub 70 syllabus doesn't cover those types of maneuvers. But I have flown them in sailplanes and my cessna days. I just need the weather to play ball for more lessons.
Good to meet you this afternoon Giles. Thanks for all the content and keep up the good work :-)
Hello Craig, it was good to meet you as well. I hope you had a safe ride home.
Giles..amazing feeling isn't it!! Brings back some amazing memories..you will have a ball!! Looking great already..😉👍 fabulous camera work and as Anthony says some very clear audio..can't wait for part deux mate well done!!
Mark, I am so excited to be doing something new. But I'll still be paramotoring.
Fantastic video Giles, wry well put togethe. I’m rreally looking forward to the next episode and following you through the whole training program.... and, I hope you video your first solo, and your first solo pea Bee 🐝 flight too. Good luck buddy...!
Rab, that means a lot. I've been trying to make better content (with a little help from my friends). I will. Most certainly be vlogging my solo, wouldn't want to miss that one.
enjoy your journey be safe and have fun.
Steven, thank you. I will be safe. It's one of my underlying reasons for getting the training. I hope you enjoy coming along with me on my journey.
This is an ASTOUNDING TOOL! I am in to my third lesson and per my instructor "doing well"! BUT, your video is doing sooooo much to put his instructions in to perspective! Now I can relax, take my white knuckles off the bar, and ACTUALLY watch/see the results of applying those instructions when properly applied. Enlightening and Confidence building!
Stephen, I'm so glad they are useful. They actually helped me when I was learning as I could go back and re watch when and why I was doing things. Makes all those hours of editing worth while. I hope you lessons progress well.
Great video! Brought back memories of my lessons a few years back now with Jim, and his rather wry sense of humour! A lot of that and what was said during your flight also seemed very familiar! Hopefully see you at Westonzoyland one day... from G-MYZL.
I'm guessing this is Rob.. I could always vlog a flight with you in your Pegasus Quantum. I do want to pop back soon. Its only 40 km away from my farm strip. I really enjoyed learning with Jim.
Nice stuff. I do like a bit of flex wing flying. Will be watching with interest.
Thanks I hope it was a much fun watching as I was stressing flying.
Awesome and really brings back my memories.
Fantastic clean editing and clear audio.
Looks like these vlogs are going to cost me £12k.
Can’t wait for the real training to start for you now.
Keep them coming.
Thanks Tony, I hope that we can fly together one day once I have completed my training.
That was brilliant Giles welldone!Brought back some memories of my time learning to fly weight shift microlights. I remember flying in some rough air and just had to let the bar do it's thing with hands relaxed. I thought you did exceptionally well for a first lesson.
It won't be long before you have the skillset and your flying the Peabee. You Lucky fellow:)
All the best
Sandy
Thanks s Sandy, it is just a matter of time and weather.
Love seeing these take off at Dunks.
Its a lovely airfield. I'm so lucky its almost on my doorstep.
Great video! I recall the first time I was very concerned at landing thinking my muscle memory would take over and I would auger in. It took some time for me to overcome the control reversal from stick and rudder. I eventually sold mine and am now only flying ppg due to the practicality in my situation.
Dave, I'm planning to continue to fly PPG as they both have different merits. Let's see how the future pans out.
Great video and great flying Giles. I did 8 hours dual flexwing conversion before soloing in my PeaBee. Although the principles are the same, the PeaBee is so much lighter and more sensitive to control. I found myself falling foul of some roll oscillation in the first few hours of flying the PeaBee, continually over correcting my heading/roll. Once mastered though it is great fun to flick around and it takes off like a rocket! Enjoy the rest of your training it will certainly pay off.
Thank you, it's so good to get feedback like this. I'm enjoying the learning process and hope to take others along with me on my journey.
It brings back memories
Ahh, the tiggy team. Thank you for watching. I might need a fuel gauge for the PeaBee.
A great watch, youll be flying solo in no time. Im planning to get revalidated on flexwings soon. cheers
Thank you. It's definitely an amazing way to fly. I kind of wish I'd attempted it years ago.
Very interesting Giles. I nearly committed to this at Sywell aerodrome when I fitted a lift there.
Cheers Scott. One day I'll be able to fly it from Winglands.
I just love what you are showing us I love it. I wish I could do it. Just don't have enough money to do it
Hi Edgar, I've left a better reply on one of your other comments. :)
@@GolfFoxtrot22 thank you so much
Awesome, nice to audio too! I am a solo glider pilot and having a go in one this weekend! Was getting a little bit of insite on how it works! Thanks :)
I started out in gliders, it's the best way to fly really. Do you mean having a go in a flexwing?
@@GolfFoxtrot22 ha ha! yes, cannot wait.
That was really interesting Giles, you’ve bored me so much with your tales, but now I have an understanding...... well done mate
Keith, coming from you that means a lot. How is the new life treating you.
Golf Foxtrot 22 I’ve messaged you on FB
Just about to do my license, very helpful. Thanks
I'm really hope it helps. If you need any other videos look for the playlist for my NPPL Journey, I clogged about 12 more lessons, including Skills test.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 will do, thanks
@@GolfFoxtrot22 any recommendations on first plane to buy? I. LIVE IN AFRICA. Easiest to use and so.
Well done Giles ;-)
Thank you Brian.
That's a very good instructor btw.
Yes, I was so lucky to have Jim so close and willing to help me.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 your instructor was calm, patient, happy. That makes a tremendous difference. Thanks for the videos
Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome.
Going to follow you all the way.. :O)
Thanks for sharing. I found your video very well done! I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more. One thing that made me feel uncomfortable was watching you start the Trike with the control bar still fastened to the front strut. I'm sure this is one of those points of contention and perhaps you can ask your instructor his views on it, but as for my experience, I was taught not to do that. The reason behind it being that if by chance the throttle gets stuck, or the rear passenger accidentally opens the throttle....you will have no control over the wing. I was told this scenario led to a students death here in the states. And I'm not sure if that's how the accident occurred, but un-fastening the wing made sense. Anyhow, just passing on what was passed on to me when I first got started. Loved your vid! Keep em coming! Subbed!
Leo, yes agreed and will ask before my next lesson. With the PeaBee though it's hard to pull start it and keep hold of the bar. But that's for a later video. Thanks for joining me on my journey.
Golf Foxtrot 22 you’re very welcome! Looking forward to more! I have a channel on here as well. Check it out sometime, lots of great adventures you will experience soon!
Amazing Giles
Thank you. I hope to get more flights in soon.
When I was doing my 1st solos , I did a lot of bunny hops , I would roll down the run way , push out the bar . lift off and fly down the runway a ways about 4 meters high and land , maybe i could get 2 of these before turning around and doing it again. What that did for me was 1 , how to take off, 2 , once airborne , to keep the trike over the runway and centered over the run way , 3 and how to land . After doing that for about 25 times , you will just lift off , give it full throttle and push the bar out a little and got for a short flight . But keep up speed , you dont want to dump the throttle on take off till you get some altitude . Air speed is your friend. Also having a mico light or smaller trike with a single surface wing helps too since those dont need a whole lot of speed. Duel surface wings are what a reflex paraglider is to a regular glider , thus duel surface is faster.
Thank you. I'm sure when I come to the solo I'll have it sorted. Jim the instructor has to be there anyway to cover me for the syllabus training. I'm so excited.
Hi Giles
Fantastic video. I really enjoyed watching. I had almost exactly the same explanation yesterday over at Exodus Airsports. Great fun! We should definitely chat. Not sure how to get in touch though?
Look forward to watching your progress. You looked all over it to me 😀👍 Well done buddy
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Try finding me on FB.
Brilliant!
Hi Sarah, I'm getting the impression that you are are working through the content list. :)
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Yeah, I thought I'd go back to when you started flexwing/weightshift (as I've always known them). Brought back memories of when I started (circa 1993/4 😂😂). When you went through the safety checks reminded me of when we (instructor and I) were at about 2000 feet and instructor had me push bar forward then back and, as I was leaving the seat, thought it would be a good idea to check lapbelt again 🤪 Happy days! Episode 2 next...
@@sarahlivingstone8367 I'm so pleased they are being back happy memories.
Enjoyed that :-)
Glad you enjoyed it.
Great instructor there with you !_!
Yes, I was very lucky to have him so close and available.
Kinda jealous you’ve got a lot of solid things to attach gopros to 😂 great camera angles. You seemed to have taken to flying a flex pretty damn naturally, looking forward to the rest of the series!
It certainly does make a difference to be able to hard mount the cameras. Getting the sound was also a nice trick.
That takes me back 40 years to fun at Brackly. Not sure I could be doing with the foot throttle, still I suppose it makes sure you stay awake.
Hi Thamesmud, did early microlights only have hand throttles. This aircraft does have a hand throttle but I never used it.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 From what I remember there was just a hand throttle low down beside the seat in a position you could reach from either seat. There were footpegs on the front wheel steering head for when you became a reliant robin at what felt like ludicrous speed, that was the most terrifying aspect the process. I never got as far as a solo flight but I found the trikes a lot more intuitive than 3 axis. I did have a couple of flights in a shadow but I didn't feel connected in the way I did in the trike, I think it comes from being a biker so weight shift just felt natural.
I think there is a correlation between bikers and flexwing flying.
Congrats GF22 on your first flight.....
I hope to bring you many more. Its so exciting.
Love it :-) I need a wing cam for dragon
Having the different camera angles made this more fun to edit.
Hi. I am going to learn to fly a flexwing (in Australia). I am loving your videos. - It feels like I have a head start to my training . Could you please let me know if Jim (Your instructor) has any instructional videos. All the best and thank you for your efforts.
I don't believe he has. I really struggled to find any videos when I wanted to learn. I appreciate mine are not to any defined syllabus but I hope they have been helpful. Good luck with your lessons.
Great vid
Hello Michael, thank you. It feels a long time ago now.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 ye but it still looks great I've been up.3 times years ago now just booking an hour flight over knighton and on to raider dams when restrictions allow
A lot has happened for me since, I've now progressed to my full licence. There are a few videos in the catalogue.
I'll check em out cheers
Was it a flexwing or a 3 axis you flew in a few years ago?
Looking to start lessons, really prefer flexwing over fixed wing but like you, I am terrified that if you have to react quickly then it doesn't come naturally as all controls reversed. Even when your instructor was saying turn right, I found having to think for a few seconds which way the bar would go and that cant be good in an emergency, or even landing with a cross wind. How are you adapting to the difference, does it come naturally after a while ?
It did take a couple of lessons, but I did also drive my car from the bottom of the steering wheel which also helped. It's really natural now and I don't even think which way to push the bar now.
I had one lesson and your throttle and pitch control were miles better than mine. I was yo-yoing up down and side to side, without the instructor I would defiantly have broken things. I'm hoping that the sub 70 is less of an issue due to less power?
They have less energy but you actually have to be a little smoother with them. Power to weight is still just as good so keep that in mind. I genuinely back off the power once I'm in a safe climb with a few hundred feet below me.
How many of the exercises will you need to complete for the conversion. Do you need any further exams?
Roy, it all depends on your background. There are 2 routes that have sub 70 syllabus. BMAA and BHPA. All depends on your background as to what is needed.
I'm a conventional ppl and will be getting trike flying training next summer. Becuase as you say the controls are opposite, I will be getting ready practicing flying flexwing in VR in Xplane. Hopefully that will help make my reflex better cope with the opposite controls of flexwing. We'll see...
My first 2 hours were a little strange but you you soon get used to it. I tried (in safe conditions and on a motorway) driving at the bottom of the steering wheel. I also used to watch flexwing videos with a broom handle and mimic the actions. The hardest one was my feet. I don't regret it and absolutely love flexwing flying.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 does your feet reflex get screwedup when going back and forth from flexwing to 3axis?
@@vracan I've not flown 3 axis since, but I have been assured from my instructors, that they switch from flex to 3 axis without any issues.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thankyou that makes me feel better becuase I still want to be able to fly both. Cheers
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Cheers Alex and good to see you at DM the other day.
the country land scape is beautiful. I guess It is Great Britain.
Hello Phil, yes, the south west part of the UK. Dunkeswell airfield.
Most likely saw you take off from my garden!!!!
I'll try and keep the noise down.
Lol! Nice seeing where I live on UA-cam!! When are you next taking flight???
@@mattstubbington8805 I have had a few flights but getting the videos out interspaced with my paramotoring videos means it might be a few weeks. But keep watching as there is a circuit flight where we keep going round.
Ahoy Giles, is the plane equipped with a reserve? Is that fog or pollution? Good show. Thank you
The aircraft I'm learning on does not have a reserve but my PeaBee does. The dirty layer is called a inversion, 2 different air layers that traps dust and rubbish. So yes it is pollution but it happens all the time in still high conditions. I hope that answers your questions.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thank you
Giles, great video angles, audio, it was all spot on. How long until your first solo?
Gunter, I don't know. I still have to cover the stages of the syllabus. Equally, I don't want to rush it, but I'm sure my instructor will let me know. Its like an abridged course. My first solo will be on the PeaBee... SCARYYYY!!!!
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I look forward to seeing the solo video! Enjoy the learning curve Giles, looks like great fun.
@@gunter2642 I'll still be paramotoring. I like your Tshirt design.
Giles , looking at the way the plane flew, and I know what you fly at the moment and why, (i think ?), did it cross your mind that this is more a means of transport from A to B instead of the exciting flying around in the sky for no reason but to fly, like we do on ppg. . I like the idea of flying one of those but would it still be as much fun.what was your take on flying it
That's why I'm going to still paramotor. I completely agree. It is more of a means of A to B, I can go further, do more in a straight line. I want to go further but not have to worry about the run, nil wind days. Its also me completing my dream of owning an aeroplane. We all have dreams. It would be boring if we all had the same one.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 oh yes, I agree, if you have the means, allways chase your dreams,
@@clubsnapperuk I saved up and sold a motorbike as well to help fund the PeaBee and get the necessary training.
Golf Foxtrot 22 ditto. I sold my motorbike to fund my bulldog moster. It's safer up there than on the roads
I tried putting a gopro on on the control frame once during a check flight. Had to take it off - apparently illegal on a Section S machine?
You can get permit approval
@@GolfFoxtrot22 How much hassle was that?
Not sure, as the aircraft I was flying already had it. The aircraft I flew Jim in there's videos already had the mounts in place. The front camera was a temporary mount.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Got it.
09:49 Definitely got a 'Freddie Mercury' look going on...
I'll have to try and work it out.
Jim Greensheids landed moving lorry?
Yes, the very same Jim Greenshields. Its a great video that is on YT as well.
Great stuff Giles...... Have you looked at what the altitude record is in a PeaBee? :-)
I have, it actually comes under the microlight record category as there isn't a sub 70 FAI class.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 how many altitude records do you hold!
@@benhodson2800 just 2 UK records, height and time to climb to 6000 meters. I'm waiting for someone to break them, but no one seems interested.
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This feels like such a long time ago now Patrick but it's where all the fun began. I've been so lucky with my instructors.
@@GolfFoxtrot22
It was almost exactly like my first try at the bar.
@@patrickmckowen2999 I spent the next 2 flights getting it all wrong, then it clicked.
I fly a fixed wing too
I don't fly fixed wing now. I'm absolutely loving flexwing flying.
How much did it cost you pass your test
Hi Matt, there isn't a test for Sub70 aircraft, you just have to be deemed safe to fly and have your 3rd party insurance. I hope that answers your question.
How many lessons on average before you go solo ?
That is all down the to student. It can be 10 or 30 or more. I don't know the average figure. A lot of it depends on how well you can absorb the information and can replicate what the instructor is trying to teach you. I hope that helps.
That is so backwards.
I like your instructor, make sure your foot is on the floor away from the throttle. Now start it up. Oh..... you need to give it throttle to start lol.
Good video though. I like learning and you learn alot with your videos
Cheers Harry. He didn't want me to start it and it rev hard. That was all. More videos to come.
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