Mega, Mega , Mega !!

Had just the best time this morning at Beachy Head with Ian A and Graham U. The wind was stronger than anticipated but that meant better than expected lift. Both Ian and myself started off with our Mouldies which did prove challenging when landing given the strong sink and rotor near the ground.

We were joined by some nutters flying speed wings (smaller than normal paragliders for higher wind flying). These just seemed to get in the way and didn't look at all stable.

There was a competition going on just about half a mile away by a local flying club which meant our normal flying spot was taken so we were forced to fly very close to the Beachy Head pub. The Dragon was flown with the Mobius camera on board and captured some mega video.
Here are a few stills taken from the video that will be uploaded soon.

Looking all the way along the Eastbourne coast.

A great shot looking down on to Beachy Head Lighthouse.

 

Graham flew his HK wing very well and gave us a good flying show with it. After Ian and I had made some sort of landing with our mouldies it was time to get our other models out of the car. The M60 was fully loaded with lead and went like a rocket in the very strong lift. Had some good races with Ian's SAS Star Jet that performed well given the strengthening conditions. Finally Ian got out the little red Messerschmitt ME 163 Komet (thanks Graham). For such a light weight model and being as aerodynamic as a brick it just ate up the slope.

We even stopped for a coffee in the pub - we must be getting old !!!

Had just a brilliant time - thanks guys..........