When the fan actually stops and you have to get the machine down safely. These lessons have been in valuable in giving me an understanding of how a flexwing needs to be handled. Paramotors and fixed wing flying is a completely different ball game. I hope it is entertaining.
Thanks Sandy, I was a nice stupid grin. A hard flight but I leaned so much and re learned so things I had forgotten. More fun and games in the next video.
Well done Giles. There is loads of Bob Hoover clips on UA-cam, many are old and poor quality but worth watching. A very unassuming looking fella but an aviation legend. He could pour a glass of wine whilst doing a barrel roll!
Dave, thank you. Yes I will be going solo in my PeaBee, I'm not allowed to solo the Quik. For starters I couldn't afford it, I couldn't believe the price of them.
Great vid. I loved doing this during my training. The combine harvesters were out and I remember watching one stop dead as soon as I was about 50ft off the ground. 500ft rule applied of course, but still great fun!!!!
I quite like them as well, its that focusing of the mind, to get it right, set the approach and make sure its as safe as possible. I bet the combine harvesters thought it novel. I'd have thought it really cool. More to come next week.
I'm hoping the weight difference won't be too much of a factor. I'm feeling comfortable now, not cocky, but that I'm on top of things. I'm making good progress through the syllabus. Not much left now.
Another great vlog Giles. Definitely getting those landings and seemed to be nicely handling the PFLs. Engine off best simulation for the real thing. It happened to me North of Winchester at about 900ft. Engine just went dead no warning think I had about 45 secs landed safely (thankfully) nice big field!
Thanks Paul, I hope 'that' message comes across. When I flew with the VGS in motor gliders, we did multiple PFLs every flight, almost to the point of being annoying, but it certainly drilled us into the where is my next option. Jim talks more about that in the next video. He said, the engine 'WILL' quit on you, its just when and being prepared for it. The engine out I had in my paramotor (Secret reveal video was the first one I have ever had in 6 years of flying them.
I’ve only ever had one microlight flight, and we had a genuine engine failure and had to land out, from Davidstowe. Had an engine failure on my paramotor with less than 10 hrs experience. Fortunately, never had a failure with during my ppl. ✌️
As Jim says, it cam be in the next five minutes or the next five years. I'm always looking for a field. If you have a look in my first Paramotor to PeaBee video, I actually had my first Paramotor engine failure, I was lucky I was near the airfield and had height to play with. It still scary but having the practice and knowledge helps. I'm guessing all was well in the end?
Golf Foxtrot 22 Quick replacement spark plug in the microlight and we where away again. Both engine outs where none events really, but i always fly at a reasonable height to give myself options. People that foot skim deep water have a lot more trust in engines than me. 😂 Really enjoying the channel 👍
Enjoying your videos.went up with a friend a few days ago… I wanted to enjoy but I was frightened half to death and held on for my life😂. I’d love to do it some more but my fear has taken over.
Oh Rob, I'm so sorry to hear that. What made you feel fearful? I do have to admit when I first started fly I was, a little nervous. Did you get any opportunity to take control.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I sat passenger and was unable to relax… even tho it was a calm beautiful day, there was some turbulence which unhinged me quite a bit. We had a flight for about 1 hr 40 minutes over Greater Manchester, Bolton and Cheshire .. it was an amazing experience but would have enjoyed it more it there was something that I could hold onto properly 😂.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I’ve learned quite a bit watching your videos, maybe one day I will overcome my fear.. It was an amazing experience which I will never forget. Enjoy your flights buddy👍
HI Rob, fear is healthy and stops you being complacent. Having control makes a huge difference. I've sat in the back of a flexwing and I know what you mean, I made sure my lapstrap was tight. Everything you are feeling is perfectly natural, as its an alien place to be... At the moment. I do hope you can get another flight.
I've done it only a hand full of times but I don't see the point. We would't normally do it and it doesn't give any training benefit. Doing lots of circuits with a full launch and landing will do more for the individuals skill set. On a reversible day, landing, bringing the wing down, restarting and then going again. adds to the skills, a touch and go just means you can land walk for a few steps and the take off, but with the risk of tripping, falling, snagging lines etc. Just my opinion.
Great video giles , lots of attention to engine out's makes me think moor when i am flying , i do think of power out but not as much as your doing in your training , BUT i will now seeing your video .....by the way great landings look sweet mate .
Wayne, its the little things that keep us safe. Thank you for your comments, as it mean that making these videos is adding benefit to the wider flying community. I'll be back at Winglands when its warmer, ok maybe just a bit dryer.
When the fan actually stops and you have to get the machine down safely. These lessons have been in valuable in giving me an understanding of how a flexwing needs to be handled. Paramotors and fixed wing flying is a completely different ball game. I hope it is entertaining.
Brilliant to watch....emergency recovery.....you make it look so easy
These videos feel like only yesterday. Glad you enjoyed it. Jim is a great teacher.
Welldone Giles. You got those PFL's down really well. You Da Man:) You earned the "stupid grin". Sandy
Thanks Sandy, I was a nice stupid grin. A hard flight but I leaned so much and re learned so things I had forgotten. More fun and games in the next video.
Well done Giles. There is loads of Bob Hoover clips on UA-cam, many are old and poor quality but worth watching. A very unassuming looking fella but an aviation legend. He could pour a glass of wine whilst doing a barrel roll!
Jim certainly is putting you through your paces, all looking good Giles!
Dan, he certainly was. But it was all good fun. Loving learning new things and putting it into practice.
A man after my own heart!
Thanks for another great episode Giles giving us plenty to think about and learn from. Can’t wait to see you going solo and hope it is in your PeaBee!
Dave, thank you. Yes I will be going solo in my PeaBee, I'm not allowed to solo the Quik. For starters I couldn't afford it, I couldn't believe the price of them.
Very nice Giles, your instructor sounds very chilled 👍
Yes, I'm so lucky to have Jim as my instructor. He just helps my confidence grow with each lesson.
Great vid. I loved doing this during my training. The combine harvesters were out and I remember watching one stop dead as soon as I was about 50ft off the ground. 500ft rule applied of course, but still great fun!!!!
I quite like them as well, its that focusing of the mind, to get it right, set the approach and make sure its as safe as possible. I bet the combine harvesters thought it novel. I'd have thought it really cool. More to come next week.
Absolutely nailing it Giles, well done. Great editing as well. Oh yes...4th! :-)
I'm so enjoying this flying. remind me I said that when I have a rubbish flight.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 No worries, I'll remind you :-)
Great video Giles... well put together... very jealous
You have helped. These would not have been possible without your assistance.
Nice one Giles! IMHO I think you are going to find your PeaBee so easy to fly after all this training.
I'm hoping the weight difference won't be too much of a factor. I'm feeling comfortable now, not cocky, but that I'm on top of things. I'm making good progress through the syllabus. Not much left now.
Excellent video very enjoyable
Thank you very much!
Another great vlog Giles. Definitely getting those landings and seemed to be nicely handling the PFLs. Engine off best simulation for the real thing. It happened to me North of Winchester at about 900ft. Engine just went dead no warning think I had about 45 secs landed safely (thankfully) nice big field!
Thanks Paul, I hope 'that' message comes across. When I flew with the VGS in motor gliders, we did multiple PFLs every flight, almost to the point of being annoying, but it certainly drilled us into the where is my next option. Jim talks more about that in the next video. He said, the engine 'WILL' quit on you, its just when and being prepared for it. The engine out I had in my paramotor (Secret reveal video was the first one I have ever had in 6 years of flying them.
I’ve only ever had one microlight flight, and we had a genuine engine failure and had to land out, from Davidstowe.
Had an engine failure on my paramotor with less than 10 hrs experience.
Fortunately, never had a failure with during my ppl. ✌️
As Jim says, it cam be in the next five minutes or the next five years. I'm always looking for a field. If you have a look in my first Paramotor to PeaBee video, I actually had my first Paramotor engine failure, I was lucky I was near the airfield and had height to play with. It still scary but having the practice and knowledge helps. I'm guessing all was well in the end?
Golf Foxtrot 22 Quick replacement spark plug in the microlight and we where away again.
Both engine outs where none events really, but i always fly at a reasonable height to give myself options.
People that foot skim deep water have a lot more trust in engines than me. 😂
Really enjoying the channel 👍
Your doing very well Giles, you must be nearly ready? How many more lessons to go?
I've got the out of circuit emergencies to cover and then it's up to Jim when he thinks I'm ready for the solo which will be on the PeaBee.
Enjoying your videos.went up with a friend a few days ago… I wanted to enjoy but I was frightened half to death and held on for my life😂.
I’d love to do it some more but my fear has taken over.
Oh Rob, I'm so sorry to hear that. What made you feel fearful? I do have to admit when I first started fly I was, a little nervous. Did you get any opportunity to take control.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I sat passenger and was unable to relax… even tho it was a calm beautiful day, there was some turbulence which unhinged me quite a bit.
We had a flight for about 1 hr 40 minutes over Greater Manchester, Bolton and Cheshire .. it was an amazing experience but would have enjoyed it more it there was something that I could hold onto properly 😂.
The holding on thing I can relate to. Its easier in the front seat.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I’ve learned quite a bit watching your videos, maybe one day I will overcome my fear..
It was an amazing experience which I will never forget.
Enjoy your flights buddy👍
HI Rob, fear is healthy and stops you being complacent. Having control makes a huge difference. I've sat in the back of a flexwing and I know what you mean, I made sure my lapstrap was tight. Everything you are feeling is perfectly natural, as its an alien place to be... At the moment. I do hope you can get another flight.
Great landings , even the engine off landing. 🙂👍
It was a little bit of flopper, thank goodness for image stabilisation. Haha. I can't wait to fly my PeaBee.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 LOL, looked great. Yes, your PeaBee landing will be a non-event. Or so I hear on the internet 😉
@@DougBow96 I hope so. It doesn't have suspension like the Quik. Only 1.5 inch tyres. Ermmm gulp.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Yikes! Keep working on those landings LOL
@@DougBow96 I can't wait to fly it now. I'm getting itchy now. Just need some good weather.
That green field over there! LOL,I think I may have said that at some time when I did my PPL.
Haha, yes, I did realise that when I came to edit it. I thought flying was more important. It was the darker green field. :).
Better climb rate into the wind refers to ground obstacles that you need to clear.
Good stuff Giles ... engine REALLY off ... ooooh ;-)
Yes Brian, did focus the mind a little, annoyingly I flared too high. Bit of a flopper as he put it. Did you count how many PFLs?
Any Bob Hoover links. 6 Practice Forced Landings (PFL).
Yes. Very entertaining. Well done. Why don’t you ever to a touch n go on the grass. Is the surface unpredictable divits and stuff
I've done it only a hand full of times but I don't see the point. We would't normally do it and it doesn't give any training benefit. Doing lots of circuits with a full launch and landing will do more for the individuals skill set. On a reversible day, landing, bringing the wing down, restarting and then going again. adds to the skills, a touch and go just means you can land walk for a few steps and the take off, but with the risk of tripping, falling, snagging lines etc. Just my opinion.
Great video giles , lots of attention to engine out's makes me think moor when i am flying , i do think of power out but not as much as your doing in your training , BUT i will now seeing your video .....by the way great landings look sweet mate .
Wayne, its the little things that keep us safe. Thank you for your comments, as it mean that making these videos is adding benefit to the wider flying community. I'll be back at Winglands when its warmer, ok maybe just a bit dryer.
SECOND!!!!
You can't be first at everything.
First! Bob someone...
How many PFLs did I do?
@@GolfFoxtrot22 5?
@@PARANOOB haha, nope. Must try harder.
Let’s, the three of us, record again soon!
@@AnthonyVella yes, I'll give Paranoob a kick.
Third!
Children, so childish. I hope you actually watched the video. ;)
I did, and learnt something along the way too, thanks Giles. (More lift into wind is an illusion)
@@RASPUK it's amazing how somethings are misunderstood.