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14 Aralık 2016 Çarşamba

Re: [TVHGC Members] Fwd: Exemption from footlaunch of SPHG

It applies to all aircraft defined as sphg. The difficulty phg may have is complying with the terms of the policy and remaining under 70kg unladen fully fuelled. The craft must be able to be returned to foot launch "with simple tools" this is easy with a standard paramotor bolted to a buggy and there are several makes on the market. Not so with phg. So in theory it does apply but needs someone to come up with a system that satisfies the criteria.

On Dec 14, 2016 7:41 PM, "Dave N" <daven@4boxmoor.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:

A step in the right direction – Anyone know if it applies to powered hang gliding?

From: francis rich

Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:18 AM

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Subject: [TVHGC Members] Fwd: Exemption from footlaunch of SPHG

To TVHGC members with an interest in powered paragliding........

Dear All who have espressed an interest in promoting to your local pilots the CAA exemption that I have obtained from foot launching a paramotor with wheels.

The CAA now have a policy in place and a simple procedure to obtain this exemption. It is available to anyone whose doctor or medic provides a letter stating that the pilot is advised not to continue to foot launch for whatever reason. This can be as simple as a bad back who is advised not to lift heavy objects or as serious as paralysis of the legs etc.

You may have already heard that a high profie pilot flying from Russia to UK, having twisted her knee on a launch early on in the expedition, was granted a CAA exemption within hours of applying so that her flights were UK legal and therefore legal in foreign countries too. The CAA are very happy to grant these exemptions and see it as a stepping stone to allowing paramotors on wheels for all. Congratulations to Sacha for her achievement and what a brilliant justification of the need for this exemption!!!!!!!

I am writing to you as you represent many local pilots who may benefit from this new policy. I know some have already started the process for some of your local pilots. If you need any help or further explanation let me know. I have example copies of doctor's letter and the policy document and the address to write to for your exemption.

The more pilots who apply for this the sooner we can argue that paramotors with wheels should be regulated the same as all other paramotors and we can open up the sport and the training to a much wider population. particularly women and youngsters.

Good luck woth your alications and pass this message on to others who can help promote this policy to the benefit of pilots not so able to foot launch.

Please feed back to me any applications you know of (if the pilot is willing) so I can keep track of the progress of this exciting development. The more who apply the more mainstream this bocomes.

Pass this on to at least one other trainer or club official not already on the mailing list if you can.

Kind regards

Francis Rich

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Re: [TVHGC Members] Fwd: Exemption from footlaunch of SPHG

A step in the right direction – Anyone know if it applies to powered hang gliding?

From: francis rich

Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:18 AM

To: tvhgc_members@googlegroups.com

Subject: [TVHGC Members] Fwd: Exemption from footlaunch of SPHG

To TVHGC members with an interest in powered paragliding........

Dear All who have espressed an interest in promoting to your local pilots the CAA exemption that I have obtained from foot launching a paramotor with wheels.

The CAA now have a policy in place and a simple procedure to obtain this exemption. It is available to anyone whose doctor or medic provides a letter stating that the pilot is advised not to continue to foot launch for whatever reason. This can be as simple as a bad back who is advised not to lift heavy objects or as serious as paralysis of the legs etc.

You may have already heard that a high profie pilot flying from Russia to UK, having twisted her knee on a launch early on in the expedition, was granted a CAA exemption within hours of applying so that her flights were UK legal and therefore legal in foreign countries too. The CAA are very happy to grant these exemptions and see it as a stepping stone to allowing paramotors on wheels for all. Congratulations to Sacha for her achievement and what a brilliant justification of the need for this exemption!!!!!!!

I am writing to you as you represent many local pilots who may benefit from this new policy. I know some have already started the process for some of your local pilots. If you need any help or further explanation let me know. I have example copies of doctor's letter and the policy document and the address to write to for your exemption.

The more pilots who apply for this the sooner we can argue that paramotors with wheels should be regulated the same as all other paramotors and we can open up the sport and the training to a much wider population. particularly women and youngsters.

Good luck woth your alications and pass this message on to others who can help promote this policy to the benefit of pilots not so able to foot launch.

Please feed back to me any applications you know of (if the pilot is willing) so I can keep track of the progress of this exciting development. The more who apply the more mainstream this bocomes.

Pass this on to at least one other trainer or club official not already on the mailing list if you can.

Kind regards

Francis Rich

[TVHGC Members] Re: Exemption from footlaunch of SPHG

i can finally start doing some paramotoring :) as this was the main reason of not learning, as i can't run with the engine on my back due to poor back.
can you pass me your details on private.
Nice one
Thanks

[TVHGC Members] Fwd: Exemption from footlaunch of SPHG

To TVHGC members with an interest in powered paragliding........

Dear All who have espressed an interest in promoting to your local pilots the CAA exemption that I have obtained from foot launching a paramotor with wheels.

Good luck woth your alications and pass this message on to others who can help promote this policy to the benefit of pilots not so able to foot launch.

Please feed back to me any applications you know of (if the pilot is willing) so I can keep track of the progress of this exciting development. The more who apply the more mainstream this bocomes.

Pass this on to at least one other trainer or club official not already on the mailing list if you can.

Kind regards

Francis Rich

12 Aralık 2016 Pazartesi

Re: [TVHGC Members] Club Coach Course reminder

Hi Francis,

£15 max for the facilities (closer to 10 if I get more attendees) plus 30 for a first timer or 20 for a renewal. That bit's the bhpa fee.

Nick

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On 12 Dec 2016, at 17:11, francis rich <francis@jfdiuk.com> wrote:

Nick how much is it for an non tvhgc delegate?
Francis

On Dec 12, 2016 2:47 PM, "Nick smith" <glidingnick@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hi everyone,

Just a short e-mail to trawl for any more attendees for the Club Coach Course on 14/15 Jan next year. There are still places available and THE CLUB WILL PAY for you to go and you will be a better, wiser pilot because of it. It's being held at Bicester Airfield in the gliding club and there is also still 1 space free in the accommodation there at £10 for the night. We've got people travelling from various areas so liftsharing is possible. We will have access to the club bar and will be able to tell the local glider pilots how heroic we are for flying around under a bedsheet!

Drop me a line at glidingnick@hotmail.com if you'd like to know more,

Cheers,

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Re: [TVHGC Members] Club Coach Course reminder

Nick how much is it for an non tvhgc delegate?
Francis

On Dec 12, 2016 2:47 PM, "Nick smith" <glidingnick@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hi everyone,

Just a short e-mail to trawl for any more attendees for the Club Coach Course on 14/15 Jan next year. There are still places available and THE CLUB WILL PAY for you to go and you will be a better, wiser pilot because of it. It's being held at Bicester Airfield in the gliding club and there is also still 1 space free in the accommodation there at £10 for the night. We've got people travelling from various areas so liftsharing is possible. We will have access to the club bar and will be able to tell the local glider pilots how heroic we are for flying around under a bedsheet!

Drop me a line at glidingnick@hotmail.com if you'd like to know more,

Cheers,

Nick Smith

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[TVHGC Members] Club Coach Course reminder

Hi everyone,

Just a short e-mail to trawl for any more attendees for the Club Coach Course on 14/15 Jan next year. There are still places available and THE CLUB WILL PAY for you to go and you will be a better, wiser pilot because of it. It's being held at Bicester Airfield in the gliding club and there is also still 1 space free in the accommodation there at £10 for the night. We've got people travelling from various areas so liftsharing is possible. We will have access to the club bar and will be able to tell the local glider pilots how heroic we are for flying around under a bedsheet!

Drop me a line at glidingnick@hotmail.com if you'd like to know more,

Cheers,

Nick Smith

1 Aralık 2016 Perşembe

[TVHGC Members] BFR 2016 Thanks

Folks,

I would like to convey the thanks from Thames Valley Air ambulance for the
money we raised £500.30 pounds we raised at this year's Big Fat Repack. An
additional £126.26 was raised by staff on the TAFMIS project. The majority
of this this year's donation was gift aided.

As one of the organisers of the Big Fat Repack for the last 11 years I would
like to thank all the great people that have help me out over the years;
many are not even members of the club and travel considerable distance just
to help out at their own expense. Hopefully the various safety handouts, bag
labels/site cards and site signs have been helpful.

All the best,

Chris

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28 Kasım 2016 Pazartesi

Re: [TVHGC Members] TVHGC AGM This Friday!

Thanks Mark, and actually you are the first!

So for all you satnavers the correct postcode is RG17 9DX

Thanks again Mark for spotting so quickly!

😎

Mike Byfield

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On 28 Nov 2016, at 20:19, Mark Luscombe <mark@plumjam.co.uk> wrote:

Hi Mike,

I'm sure i'm not the first to point out the typo, but i think the Swan Inn postcode is RG17 9DX.

Cheers, Mark.

On 28 November 2016 at 18:39, Mike Byfield <mikebyfield@btopenworld.com> wrote:
TVHGC AGM This Friday!

The AGM is here! A chance for all to enjoy a great evening on the club.

For the evening we have an overview of how the club is doing, food and mince pies paid for by the club, the opportunity to get involved or vote for your next committee, along with a presentation from Adrian Thomas ( Flying expert, part of the Gin design team etc).

The evening takes place at the Swan Inn (RE17 9DX for your satnavs), and kicks off with food at 6.30. The main meeting will start around 7.15pm with club news, prizes and awards, followed by the committee vote. Adrian's talk, covering paraglider development, comp rules, bronzes and all sorts will round off a splendid evening.

Should be a great night.

See you there!

Mike Byfield
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Re: [TVHGC Members] TVHGC AGM This Friday!

Hi Mike,

I'm sure i'm not the first to point out the typo, but i think the Swan Inn postcode is RG17 9DX.

Cheers, Mark.

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TVHGC AGM This Friday!

The AGM is here! A chance for all to enjoy a great evening on the club.

For the evening we have an overview of how the club is doing, food and mince pies paid for by the club, the opportunity to get involved or vote for your next committee, along with a presentation from Adrian Thomas ( Flying expert, part of the Gin design team etc).

The evening takes place at the Swan Inn (RE17 9DX for your satnavs), and kicks off with food at 6.30. The main meeting will start around 7.15pm with club news, prizes and awards, followed by the committee vote. Adrian's talk, covering paraglider development, comp rules, bronzes and all sorts will round off a splendid evening.

Should be a great night.

See you there!

Mike Byfield
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[TVHGC Members] TVHGC Big Fat Repack (BFR) 2017

Hi all,

We've gone firm on the date of Sunday 26th March 2017 for our famous Big Fat Repack in Reading. Finding a suitable date depends on the availability of the Rivermead sports hall, Bill's parachute packing team etc and I'm sorry it coincides with Mothering Sunday again but we hope the advance notice helps. More details to follow in the New Year.

The committee would be delighted for offers of help, particularly from those skilled with ropes. Just drop a line to one of us.

Fi

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[TVHGC Members] TVHGC AGM This Friday!

TVHGC AGM This Friday!

The AGM is here! A chance for all to enjoy a great evening on the club.

For the evening we have an overview of how the club is doing, food and mince pies paid for by the club, the opportunity to get involved or vote for your next committee, along with a presentation from Adrian Thomas ( Flying expert, part of the Gin design team etc).

The evening takes place at the Swan Inn (RE17 9DX for your satnavs), and kicks off with food at 6.30. The main meeting will start around 7.15pm with club news, prizes and awards, followed by the committee vote. Adrian's talk, covering paraglider development, comp rules, bronzes and all sorts will round off a splendid evening.

Should be a great night.

See you there!

Mike Byfield
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17 Kasım 2016 Perşembe

[TVHGC Members] London Wing survey

Hi all,

London Wing is trying to find out what London based pilots want for this social gathering.

If you are interested, please have a look at this survey, and tell us what you think:

https://goo.gl/forms/MIcS4XDb5Oulcgvb2

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15 Kasım 2016 Salı

[TVHGC Members] Thames Valley Club Coach Course

Dear Thames Valley Members,

I am pleased to tell you that we have secured classroom space for our upcoming Club Coach course at Bicester Airfield, hosted by Windrushers Gliding Club. The course will take place over the weekend of 14/15 Jan 2017 and I would urge everyone to consider coming along and taking part. The cost of the course will be borne by the Club for current Thames Valley members and I am in the process to securing deals on refreshments, meals, accommodation and access to the Gliding Club bar for those participating. It promises to be an excellent weekend.

As the most active and best HG and PG Club in the country I feel that we should have a strong base of skilled, active and enthusiastic coaches in order to provide for the progression of our Club and continued safe and successful flying. Do not feel that by becoming a Club Coach you will spend your whole life teaching on the hill instead of flying. This is a qualification that means you can share your knowledge with confidence, be that assisting someone with launch technique, talking about approach and landing or how to thermal or fly XC. I will be attending and really look forward to the new outlook it will bring both to my flying and the way in which I can pass my enthusiasm for our sport on to others. At the very least I hope to gain a new outlook on flying and improve my own technique, thought processes and skills.

This course will be well attended by pilots from all across the country and I will be contacting other clubs in the near future to let them know about it, so please contact me as soon as possible if you would like to take part so I can ensure the maximum benefit for Thames Valley members and to discuss arrangements for transport and accommodation. Contact me at glidingnick@hotmail.com or safety@tvhgc.co.uk and I’ll add you to my growing list of attendees. There are limited places so please don’t hesitate.

Kind regards,

Nick Smith

TVHGC Safety Officer

3 Kasım 2016 Perşembe

[TVHGC Members] London Wing

Hi all,

For those of you who are London based wanting a HG/PG based get together, we're hoping to do more with the London Wing get together.

Last Monday of every month, but not December, May or August (Bank Holidays)

There's a mailing list and a Facebook Group.

If you want to be notified of get together or survey about what we should do at meetings, the mailing list is at:

London.Wing mailing list
http://steveu.org/mailman/listinfo/london.wing_steveu.org

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1 Kasım 2016 Salı

[TVHGC Members] TVHGC Meeting - Wednesday

TVHGC Social Meeting - Tomorrow

Yes, the Wednesday social meeting is on. We will be at the Swan as usual. The pub opens at about 6.45 and the meeting will start at 8 on the dot!

See you all there!

Mike Byfield
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Re: [TVHGC Members] AGM 2

But there is still a meeting tomorrow I hope... ('cos I've been asked to speak at it!)

Tim

On 1 November 2016 at 18:56, Jon Appleton <jon.apple@gmail.com> wrote:

Correction for anyone who received my last post. The AGM is of course on the 2nd December.

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[TVHGC Members] AGM 2

Correction for anyone who received my last post. The AGM is of course on the 2nd December.

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[TVHGC Members] AGM

Hi

The club AGM will be held at The Swan Inn on 2nd December 2016 (tomorrow). As well as great speaker, free food and prize giving this is your opportunity to find out how the club has been run in 2016 and the plans for 2017.

The club is run by a committee of volunteers. We need more people to join the team to replace those that are standing down. In fact all of the positions are up for re-election. Below are the committee roles with an indication of whether we have a candidate for the role in 2017.

Chairman - one candidate
Secretary - one candidate
Treasurer - one candidate
Chief Coach - one candidate (not confirmed)
Communications/ Technical - NO candidate
Safety - one candidate
Sites - one candidate
Membership - one candidate
Social - NO candidate
Competitions - NO candidate
BFR Coordinator - NO candidate

You do not need to be an experienced pilot to be on the committee! If you feel that you can give some of your time to help the club please contact me or another committee member.

Thanks!
Rich

[TVHGC Members] Re: Plains thermalling trip to Dordogne, October.

Just returned from Dordogne/Charante after a very successful 10 days of winching and paramotoring. We have set up a tow site near Angouleme in th eheart of the plains where the site has yeilded 130km xc in smooth plains thermals. The site also allows paramotoring and there are several local clubs and schools operating there with a very friendly and welcoming attitude.

We will be going down again several times next year and individuals can go at any time to the family friendly hosts and enjoy a holiday that includes flying, or groups of pilots on a flying trip.

If ayone wants to see some of what we got up to ........................

Some pictures here..............

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209715101428568&set=a.10209715089708275.1073741831.1661353632&type=3&theater

On Wed, Sep 28, 2016 at 10:57 PM, francis rich <francis@jfdiuk.com> wrote:

I'm going down to Charante/Dordogne 19th Oct to 31st. Taking the winch and trying out a new site, with two 600m grass runways dedicated paragliding/paramotoring field. Place called Villebois. Staying at John Cooper's gite in Combiers. If anyone fancies a trail blazing trip to fly the plains and extend the season I have some places in the car. Travel cost would be £100 including ferry (overnight) and accommodation is 32.50 a night in a shared room, self catering or meals extra. No charge for the winching (except shared petrol to run it) as this is a setting-it-up trip. If it works we will be offering it as a flying holiday venue next year for individuals, groups and schools/guides. I was there in August and it was phenomenal with good lift every day from 10:30 onwards!! Flew every day for two weeks. Will also be taking paramotors and can offer paramotor conversion training during the 10 days we are there. Sorry no hang gliders this time as I am only experienced in PG winching. If you don't have a tow rating we can do your training and sign you off. Andy Shaw may use this venue for his Thermal Chasers and may join us later in the week if so he is a HG winchman. The venue is one hour from Dune de Pyla if you like that sort of thing.

26 Ekim 2016 Çarşamba

[TVHGC Members] Free.aero Mojo 5 prize draw

From Ruth Jessop at Free.aero:

Hi

Just a little email (which I would be really grateful if you could pass onto club members) that free.aero magazine are having a prize draw this Sunday with an Ozone Mojo 5 as one of the prizes.
The draw is free, all you have to do is go onto the free.aero website and enter.

http://en.free.aero/

Best wishes for some nice autumn flying.
Ruth Jessop.
www.pottyplace.com/accom/

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18 Ekim 2016 Salı

[TVHGC Members] TVHGC Meeting - Wednesday 2nd November

TVHGC Meeting - Wednesday 2nd November

Our November club meeting will be at the Swan, Inkpen. The topic for this meeting will be 'XC planning - Flying Off & Getting Back!' Our guest speaker will be Tim

Pentreath.

This will be a great opportunity to discuss and gain an insight into planning your flight, but also on tools to help with getting back to the hill.

Good food and great company - Come and join us!

Mike Byfield

07443 874251

17 Ekim 2016 Pazartesi

Re: [TVHGC Members] Colombia 2017

Hi Lee,

Have you got any prices yet.

Regards,

Pete

> On 17 Oct 2016, at 11:30, Lee Bligh <office@cloudbaseparagliding.com> wrote:
>
> As the summer season drifts to an end and we start to dread the onset of the long winter ahead, do no despair, for all is not lost! This is the time of year when Cloudbase Paragliding like to get their annual Colombia Adventure finalised, so here is some information for those of you who would like to escape the post New Year blues and join us for our 2017 adventure.
>
> For those who have not been to Colombia before, it really is a stunning flying arena and a cultural delight. The beautiful mountains and valleys, the fantastic people, the great food, the quintessential South American vibe and the reliable flying climate really make this a must visit winter destination.
>
> This year we will be running two trips, 21st Jan-4th Feb and 4th Feb-18th Feb 2017. The first will be for lower airtime pilots looking for a real flying adventure where they can build experience while under the guidance of two BHPA Senior Instructors, the second for more seasoned pilots with some XC experience, who want to improve their skills and do some serious XC flying.
>
> The trips are great value, especially as the direct flights to Bogota are so cheap, and include the services of two Senior BHPA Instructors, each with over 25 years experience, local flying guides, tour manager and admin guru, a professional driver with air conditioned bus, all guiding and in-flight assistance, ground school/briefings and post flight analysis as required, XC retrieves (with a cold beer waiting!), all accommodation in stunning old fincas or hotels including breakfasts, a couple of BBQs and other non flying activities for the day off.....yes we have one as you will need it! Once there, evening meals are exceptionally cheap so you will need little local currency.
>
> The first group will fly into Cali and start at Pedechinche, a nice easy site with good potential, ideal for getting you settled in, improving your thermalling techniques and flying your first XCs. After four or five days we head north to Ansermanuevo, a beautiful mountain site with a cool ride up in Willy's Jeeps.....you will be amazed how many people can get on one jeep! Once again, we will be setting XC tasks in a nice easy arena with both airborne and ground based guidance to maximise your airtime. After another four days here we head north again and spend the remainder of our time at the stunningly beautiful Jerico, a site with jaw dropping views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. At the end of the trip you fly out of Medellin as the second group arrive. The second group will start at Jerico and then head south, and may include a day at the famous Roldanillo, although all the sites are equally as good if not better! At the end of the trip we fly home from Cali, probably in a depressed state at the thought of returning to the UK!
>
> This really is a trip to remember, with great flying, wonderful local people and lots of fun. The place is very civilised and safe, the infrastructure is excellent and it is a cultural extravaganza...you will not be disappointed! Look at the videos of our previous trips to get an idea of what lies ahead.
>
> If you would like to join us, or have any further questions about this wonderful flying adventure, please contact Lee as soon as possible, as places are limited. Once you are confirmed and the trip is finalised, further detailed information will be forthcoming.
>
> https://vimeo.com/119990055
>
> https://vimeo.com/156455594
>
>
>
>
>
> Lee and Dave
>
> Cloudbase Paragliding Ltd
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[TVHGC Members] Colombia 2017

As the summer season drifts to an end and we start to dread the onset of the long winter ahead, do no despair, for all is not lost! This is the time of year when Cloudbase Paragliding like to get their annual Colombia Adventure finalised, so here is some information for those of you who would like to escape the post New Year blues and join us for our 2017 adventure.

For those who have not been to Colombia before, it really is a stunning flying arena and a cultural delight. The beautiful mountains and valleys, the fantastic people, the great food, the quintessential South American vibe and the reliable flying climate really make this a must visit winter destination.

This year we will be running two trips, 21st Jan-4th Feb and 4th Feb-18th Feb 2017. The first will be for lower airtime pilots looking for a real flying adventure where they can build experience while under the guidance of two BHPA Senior Instructors, the second for more seasoned pilots with some XC experience, who want to improve their skills and do some serious XC flying.

The trips are great value, especially as the direct flights to Bogota are so cheap, and include the services of two Senior BHPA Instructors, each with over 25 years experience, local flying guides, tour manager and admin guru, a professional driver with air conditioned bus, all guiding and in-flight assistance, ground school/briefings and post flight analysis as required, XC retrieves (with a cold beer waiting!), all accommodation in stunning old fincas or hotels including breakfasts, a couple of BBQs and other non flying activities for the day off.....yes we have one as you will need it! Once there, evening meals are exceptionally cheap so you will need little local currency.

The first group will fly into Cali and start at Pedechinche, a nice easy site with good potential, ideal for getting you settled in, improving your thermalling techniques and flying your first XCs. After four or five days we head north to Ansermanuevo, a beautiful mountain site with a cool ride up in Willy's Jeeps.....you will be amazed how many people can get on one jeep! Once again, we will be setting XC tasks in a nice easy arena with both airborne and ground based guidance to maximise your airtime. After another four days here we head north again and spend the remainder of our time at the stunningly beautiful Jerico, a site with jaw dropping views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. At the end of the trip you fly out of Medellin as the second group arrive. The second group will start at Jerico and then head south, and may include a day at the famous Roldanillo, although all the sites are equally as good if not better! At the end of the trip we fly home from Cali, probably in a depressed state at the thought of returning to the UK!

This really is a trip to remember, with great flying, wonderful local people and lots of fun. The place is very civilised and safe, the infrastructure is excellent and it is a cultural extravaganza...you will not be disappointed! Look at the videos of our previous trips to get an idea of what lies ahead.

If you would like to join us, or have any further questions about this wonderful flying adventure, please contact Lee as soon as possible, as places are limited. Once you are confirmed and the trip is finalised, further detailed information will be forthcoming.

https://vimeo.com/119990055

https://vimeo.com/156455594

Lee and Dave

Cloudbase Paragliding Ltd

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[TVHGC Members] TVHGC AGM News!

Hi all

The TVHGC AGM - Date Change

The date for our big event, our club AGM has changed. Originally the 18th November, it is now booked for 2nd December.

We'll have awards and prizes, free food, voting for new committee members, and other club highlights. Our key presenter will be Adrian Thomas, so a great evening for all is promised.

Save the date- 2nd December - pass it on!

See you there

Mike Byfield

07443 874251

On 26 Sep 2016, at 08:40, Mike Byfield <mikebyfield@btopenworld.com> wrote:

Hi all

TVHGC News!

Please find attached a newsletter with details of our next club meeting Wednesday 5th, advanced notice of our AGM on the 18th November, and other bits of club news.

As always, please send your comments , photos and stories!

Mike Byfield
07443 874251

<TVHGC.pdf>

4 Ekim 2016 Salı

[TVHGC Members] Tomorrow's TVHGC Social Meeting

TVHGC Social Meeting

Tomorrow's meeting will kick off at 8pm on the dot. The topic is 'Flying with fear'. I'll present my personal experience for the first 20 minutes (ish), but the evening is about discussion.

Pub open from around 6.45 for those looking for a bite to eat.

See y'all there!

Mike Byfield

07443 874251

29 Eylül 2016 Perşembe

RE: [TVHGC Members] Plains thermalling trip to Dordogne, October.

Thanks Francis – I'll stay at John's then. Can you txt his contact details to me – 0777 613 8701

Martin

From: tvhgc_members@googlegroups.com [mailto:tvhgc_members@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of francis rich
Sent: 29 September 2016 10:47
To: tvhgc_members@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [TVHGC Members] Plains thermalling trip to Dordogne, October.

Hello Martin, If you are there at the same time you are most welcome to join in. I guess in that case a modest guiding fee would be appropriate?

Others are doing similar.

I would like to encourage the use of John's place for accommodation as he is the local "fixer" of the flying venue(s) and paramotor routes and land outs for us.

Francis

On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 10:31 AM, Martin Shaw <martinshaw@tesco.net> wrote:

Dear Francis,

Thanks for your email. I'm tempted to drive down for the last week in Oct to practice with my paramotor and use you to get a winch rating. Also to do a bit of flying. I'd make my own arrangements for accommodation. Would this be alright?

Best wishes,

Martin Shaw

From: tvhgc_members@googlegroups.com [mailto:tvhgc_members@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of francis rich
Sent: 28 September 2016 22:57
To: tvhgc_members@googlegroups.com
Subject: [TVHGC Members] Plains thermalling trip to Dordogne, October.

I'm going down to Charante/Dordogne 19th Oct to 31st. Taking the winch and trying out a new site, with two 600m grass runways dedicated paragliding/paramotoring field. Place called Villebois. Staying at John Cooper's gite in Combiers. If anyone fancies a trail blazing trip to fly the plains and extend the season I have some places in the car. Travel cost would be £100 including ferry (overnight) and accommodation is 32.50 a night in a shared room, self catering or meals extra. No charge for the winching (except shared petrol to run it) as this is a setting-it-up trip. If it works we will be offering it as a flying holiday venue next year for individuals, groups and schools/guides. I was there in August and it was phenomenal with good lift every day from 10:30 onwards!! Flew every day for two weeks. Will also be taking paramotors and can offer paramotor conversion training during the 10 days we are there. Sorry no hang gliders this time as I am only experienced in PG winching. If you don't have a tow rating we can do your training and sign you off. Andy Shaw may use this venue for his Thermal Chasers and may join us later in the week if so he is a HG winchman. The venue is one hour from Dune de Pyla if you like that sort of thing.

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Re: [TVHGC Members] Plains thermalling trip to Dordogne, October.

Hello Martin, If you are there at the same time you are most welcome to join in. I guess in that case a modest guiding fee would be appropriate?

Others are doing similar.

I would like to encourage the use of John's place for accommodation as he is the local "fixer" of the flying venue(s) and paramotor routes and land outs for us.

Francis

On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 10:31 AM, Martin Shaw <martinshaw@tesco.net> wrote:

Dear Francis,
Thanks for your email. I'm tempted to drive down for the last week in Oct to practice with my paramotor and use you to get a winch rating. Also to do a bit of flying. I'd make my own arrangements for accommodation. Would this be alright?
Best wishes,
Martin Shaw

From: tvhgc_members@googlegroups.com [mailto:tvhgc_members@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of francis rich
Sent: 28 September 2016 22:57
To: tvhgc_members@googlegroups.com
Subject: [TVHGC Members] Plains thermalling trip to Dordogne, October.

I'm going down to Charante/Dordogne 19th Oct to 31st. Taking the winch and trying out a new site, with two 600m grass runways dedicated paragliding/paramotoring field. Place called Villebois. Staying at John Cooper's gite in Combiers. If anyone fancies a trail blazing trip to fly the plains and extend the season I have some places in the car. Travel cost would be £100 including ferry (overnight) and accommodation is 32.50 a night in a shared room, self catering or meals extra. No charge for the winching (except shared petrol to run it) as this is a setting-it-up trip. If it works we will be offering it as a flying holiday venue next year for individuals, groups and schools/guides. I was there in August and it was phenomenal with good lift every day from 10:30 onwards!! Flew every day for two weeks. Will also be taking paramotors and can offer paramotor conversion training during the 10 days we are there. Sorry no hang gliders this time as I am only experienced in PG winching. If you don't have a tow rating we can do your training and sign you off. Andy Shaw may use this venue for his Thermal Chasers and may join us later in the week if so he is a HG winchman. The venue is one hour from Dune de Pyla if you like that sort of thing.
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