MOONA 0 #1 August 29, 2006 Has anybody in the UK tried groundlaunching? Any good UK sites? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #2 August 29, 2006 Went this weekend in Lancashire - managed to get a couple of launches in before being weathered out. Bank holiday weather sucks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOONA 0 #3 August 29, 2006 Had my first few attempts this past week - Excellent Fun!! The hills around kent are a bit small though. Just out of interest what type of Canopy do you use for GL? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #4 August 29, 2006 I've been using my Sabre 135 - I've found that the winds and slope need to be pretty specific to get any good distance possible though. I know what you mean about small hills - the midlands are too flat for any good days out, hence the trip up north! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #5 August 29, 2006 Do i here Kent. Where exactly and what are the outs..CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #6 August 29, 2006 Hi Trig. There are some paragliding sites on the N. Downs (Thurnham springs to mind) not far from Folkestone... but I'd be careful as I don't suppose the D&FHGC would be particularly pleased if you got in their way (nor would the landowner). Site access in going to be an issue! Later, Richard-- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOONA 0 #7 August 30, 2006 There are a couple on the north downs and I've spied a few potentials on the South downs but like Rich says access will be a problem. Does anyone have any experience ground launching in Scotland? is it possible for instance to get the Cable car up the Nevis range and make your own way back down? Blues Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakeWeston 0 #8 September 25, 2006 hmm, how about sites near Oxford?? Cheltenham hills seem to be about it for me.... Always, always pay your Packer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frogout 0 #9 October 2, 2006 there is a small hill oposite Corfe Castle in Dorset....if you are down south then it's worth a go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyflylife 0 #10 October 3, 2006 I checked some slopes out in the Peak District near Buxton that looked great. Would need some more planning and land checking before i attempted launching though, and there are Paraglider dudes that you would have to check in with so as not to "step on there toes" if you know what i mean? check the picture. Blues "swooper 24/7, 365!" ME on Myspace My Project playlist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sysop 0 #11 October 3, 2006 Nice hill. But for one of 4 wind direct. Above 100 meters. But i give you few recommendations: - use harness without reserve - remove slider and pilot suite - set canopy above head in stable position - running max as you can and turn brakes down to 1/2. - after rise, slowly turn brakes to full speed for comfortly flare and landing.www.speedflying.ru Mountian Fly School Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyflylife 0 #12 October 3, 2006 Quote But i give you few recommendations: - use harness without reserve - remove slider and pilot suite - set canopy above head in stable position - running max as you can and turn brakes down to 1/2. - after rise, slowly turn brakes to full speed for comfortly flare and landing. Ive done a couple of launches before on a smaller hill, but thanks for the advice anyway. Ive got a harness/container with no reserve in it, so now im just waiting for my new skydiving canopy so i can use my current Sabre 135 for Groundlaunching. I intend to remove all the deployment stuff before i launch!! Blues "swooper 24/7, 365!" ME on Myspace My Project playlist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOONA 0 #13 October 4, 2006 I spotted this beauty on a recent trip to scotland: Ben Lomond Very limited Landing areas though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sysop 0 #14 October 4, 2006 Before going to test any slope i try to get many photos of interesting me slopes in various foreshortenings. It gives me more information about: - wind direction - basic angle of slope - landings areaswww.speedflying.ru Mountian Fly School Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #15 October 7, 2006 sadly there does seem to be a definite lack off information in the UK about ground launching, there may be number of suitable sites but most off us wouldn't really know what to look for or techniques/ideal conditions ?. Nice ground launching site Sysop Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sysop 0 #16 October 9, 2006 english version fixedwww.speedflying.ru Mountian Fly School Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #17 October 10, 2006 cheers Dude Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aj4218 0 #18 October 14, 2006 Yours truly at Rhossili, Wales. This was February 1981 Al Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #19 October 16, 2006 Should've guessed that it would be you. -- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fedykin 0 #20 October 25, 2006 hey trig, lost your email, send us it as a private message, about to order the kit...see ya p Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
