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paddyz1
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 Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:03 pm Post subject: Newbie from across the pond |
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Hello all
I'm Paddy and i am based in England. I have just started hang gliding after wanting to do it for countless years but circumstances and cash stopped me.
I am doing my elementary pilot course and then onto the club pilot afterwards.
44 years old with a reasonable fitness level but do need more exercise.
Looking forward to my first un-tethered flight.
I hope you accept a 'brit' into your ranks and offer me your expertise as i am going to need it.
Will post up some pics when i can let go of the control bar
I'm off to read some posts now
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dievhart
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the addiction Paddy.
Diev
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pjwings
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Hey! 37 yrs old I just started last year. Hope you're prepared to fall in love with this because there is nothing better.
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SeeMarkFly
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:12 pm Post subject: Re: Newbie from across the pond |
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| paddyz1 wrote: |
| I hope you accept a 'brit' into your ranks and offer me your expertise |
I could "accept' you a LOT faster if i knew you were female.
NOT trying to be "racist" just trying to be honest.
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paddyz1
Joined: 26 Jul 2010
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Location: Cheshire. England
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:15 pm Post subject: Re: Newbie from across the pond |
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| SeeMarkFly wrote: |
| paddyz1 wrote: |
| I hope you accept a 'brit' into your ranks and offer me your expertise |
I could "accept' you a LOT faster if i knew you were female.
NOT trying to be "racist" just trying to be honest. |
LOL
Sorry dude, 100% guy, I accept your honesty. I too, like the opposite sex 100% of the time. |
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paddyz1
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Location: Cheshire. England
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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| pjwings wrote: |
Hey! 37 yrs old I just started last year. Hope you're prepared to fall in love with this because there is nothing better.
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Thanks, I am already in love with HG. I started a course ten years back but never finished. I have been itching to get back ever since and only this year got the funds to do it. Got to wait till Saturday for the next flight.
Can't wait........ |
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phantomflier
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Hey PZ1- welcome. You'll find there already a large group of international pilots represented here, so you're already among friends! Enjoy your reading assignment- there's only a few million pages to catch up on!! |
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SeeMarkFly
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: Newbie from across the pond |
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| paddyz1 wrote: |
| SeeMarkFly wrote: |
| paddyz1 wrote: |
| I hope you accept a 'brit' into your ranks and offer me your expertise |
I could "accept' you a LOT faster if i knew you were female. |
Sorry dude, 100% guy |
I can wait.
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kraine
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome Paddy! I very recently started and I love every bit of it. You're not going to regret getting back in a glider!
And yeah, you'll find there aren't many female pilots on here. It's a bit odd, but it's dealable-with. Still, I feel like I stick out like a sore thumb..
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I could "accept' you a LOT faster if i knew you were female.
NOT trying to be "racist" just trying to be honest. |
That would be "sexist." |
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SeeMarkFly
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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| kraine wrote: |
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| NOT trying to be "racist" just trying to be honest. |
That would be "sexist." |
Sexist, the "other" racist.
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kraine
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Haha, I suppose. |
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gasdive
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome!
It's true that Male US pilots are the majority on the forum, that just means that the minorities have to be louder.
I'm an Ozzie Male, but there are Ozzies, Kiwis, Canadians and a bunch of others of both sexes. It's very much an english speaking forum, but I'm not sure why, there is no reason to not post in other languages.
=:)
PS, I'm talking both to Paddy and anyone else who might be holding back from talking because this forum seems to be male or US dominated. I have worked out that Paddy is also male. So contribute no matter where you're from or which way you're constructed!
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adi
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:01 am Post subject: |
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Got to wait till Saturday for the next flight.
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dont be disassapointed if it doesnt happen.. again.. and again... UK Hill training is frustrating to say the least, so the thing to bear in mind is NOT give up, as so many do, out of frustration at not flying. Stick at it, and it will happen, but pbe prepared that it will take longer than you originally thought.
Who you learning with? The success rate depends on which school you picked 
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:37 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the tribe Paddy,
Get ready for the addiction.....and the only 12 step program you'll want, are the steps that launch you into the air 
Blue skies,
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CAL
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:45 am Post subject: |
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Welcome ! Can't wait to see your Videos and pics, all of us will watch them and reminisce the time we first felt the gift of flight, feeling our feet leave the earth !
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noman3
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i think i pissed myself
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paddyz1
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:58 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys and girls. I know what you mean about English weather as i got frustrated when i tried it all those years ago. A bit wiser and more patient than before I now know what to expect.
The weather stopped me last weekend but it is allegedly going to be better conditions this weekend (fingers crossed).
The school i am training at is the 'Peak District Hang Gliding Centre' which seems a good school. I am also taking notes from the 'Hang gliding Training Manual' which has been packed away for many years.
Anyone got any tips on a good first wing? My choice is an Areos Target due to its breakdown length should i wish to travel (I am open to suggestions though). I want a good modern glider that will last me some years till i am experienced enough to progress to something more advanced. At present i have nothing in terms of equipment. I want a harness and helmet before i get a wing All tips greatly appreciated. |
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adi
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| Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:18 am Post subject: |
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| The school i am training at is the 'Peak District Hang Gliding Centre' which seems a good school. |
oh dear.. should i post this on a public forum? I thnk maybe i should.
This is not just personal opinion, but you will NOT get through the course with Mike. I advise you PM me for more info.
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Windlord
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| Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:59 am Post subject: |
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| adi wrote: |
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| The school i am training at is the 'Peak District Hang Gliding Centre' which seems a good school. |
oh dear.. should i post this on a public forum? I thnk maybe i should.
This is not just personal opinion, but you will NOT get through the course with Mike. I advise you PM me for more info. |
This sounds like some good shiat. 
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