| Comments | :: | Arrived Saturday with Mick Sylvester at 12.00 to almost perfect windspeed at Combe but was gradually backing to West and on taking off, even the Western End of Combe lacked any form of lift. Packed up quickly and headed for Milk via Par Avion (unfortunately closed) Had picked up a convoy on the way and arrived en-mass at Milk by 3.00. Fine by top car park but was very strong on hill. A pilot who followed us from Combe (a pilot of whom I have never met but should have asked a lot more questions about) treated us to a flying display that included many stunts including a full frontal collapse at low level, a high speed descent and landing with big ears in and an interesting take off with a crevatte in his wing. The subsequent crash landing and plunge down the steep slope was entertaining. With CuNmbs building and passing and the subsequent cloud suck, we all stayed firmly grounded but had some interesing parawaiting discussions. I never got a chance to chat to our kamikaze stunt pilot. If you are reading this, my wife says that when you arrived back at the cars, you were interested to find out from us why you experienced the frontal collapse. The first thing is that the wind was too strong and gusty and you should never have taken off. Also the wind had some North in it and high up you were OK but that low down you were flying in rotor. I know you told the girls you had no fear, but to someone you must be dear and I don't want to witness any more deaths or injuries so please go and fly on a trip with a qualified instructor/guide and get some advice on your flying skills. |
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