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Post by **colin keightley** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:59 pm

Definitely don't tether the wing it becomes violent and unpredictable if it lifts under tether it will probably lock in and slam you into the ground. Ground handling should be done with someone to help you who knows what they are doing. This doesn't really have to be an instructor but should be an everyday flyer I would be glad to show you some ground handling but I don't live in your area. One thing what is the weight range of the wing as if it's too big you will struggle or get seriously hurt in even a moderate breeze

JAMES SIMPSON · Post by **JAMES SIMPSON** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:12 pm

OK
I will not be tethering it and i can borrow a proper motor bike helmet from my mate .
i have had a go with a power kite before so i think i should be kk
the weather looks good for tomorrow i cant waite

JAMES SIMPSON · Post by **JAMES SIMPSON** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:21 pm

not sure what you mean by weighr range but it is fairly heavy at least 12 kilos
that is not counting the bag and harnes

JAMES SIMPSON · Post by **JAMES SIMPSON** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:16 am

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
(Got to be Ali?)

Who is ali

JAMES SIMPSON · Post by **JAMES SIMPSON** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:23 am

Who is this Ali
was he self tort as well

Post by **colin keightley** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 7:13 am

Ali is the practical joker in the club

Post by **colin keightley** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 7:14 am

Wings have different sizes and weight ranges for different sizes of pilots

Fingers · Post by **Fingers** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 7:56 am

This is the Camden dog or Watson me thinks, certainly reeling in a big haul.

Oh and yes, dont listen to AcidTest, hes mu mu mu mmm mad, in fact were all mad and a bunch of twats like you said.

brian day · Post by **brian day** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:55 am

Still think it's Ali, but could be Watson. Love Mr Wolf's solicitor disclaimer.
I think the next line should be something about doing the ground handling on the beach in a westerly, after all the sand is soft to land on!

(What do I need to say now Mr Wolf? It wasn't me, I never said it, don't do it,,,,,,,,,is that enough to get me off the hook?) It was a joke don't do it!

Graeme Gilroy · Post by **Graeme Gilroy** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:57 am

Are you Carl pilkington if so how was India ? China ?

RonDon · Post by **RonDon** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:25 am

Don’t listen to these people Timothy, oops! Got the name wrong, should it be John/James?

Take the advice you were given earlier, get yourself all togged up and jump off a bit of high ground, there is a nice bit just south of Saltburn.

If the Sun is in the West lean to the South.

Signed:- Bugs Bunny

PS. Don’t forget to flap your arms.

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:28 am

his real name is john and i did not recagnise his voice though defo a proper geordy

his answere mesage is as follows hi this is john if you leave a message i will get back however if you want a lift then i probably won't.

do you recognise this as i tried ringing him back five times yesterday and texted but has never responded so i think it must be a wind up

cheers gary

brian day · Post by **brian day** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:45 am

I've heard that base jumping is easier to learn from the book, and there's a good bridge in the toon to try your first jump.
signed Tigger

Graeme Gilroy · Post by **Graeme Gilroy** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:51 am

Gary it's either a wind upor he gone ground handling
Graeme

gordie · Post by **gordie** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:58 am

Orrrrr don't say its a wind up...... for a while there I thought Foggy might have sold his old Boomer, god knows he needs the money. Ah well there goes the chance for Ronnie or me to rip another unsuspecting member of the public off, we are both desperate you know to get on the 100 rich list and knock Branston and the like off their perch.

Looks like I will just have to go and selll my soul to the devil to pay for my daughters food today...

AlastairW · Post by **AlastairW** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:17 am

tried ringing him back five times yesterday and texted but has never responded

That's cos he had already spoken to you once Gary, and wanted to spend some time this weekend without the phone attachéd to his ear, listening to you!

Seriously, I did speak to someone last week about paragliding. I don't know if this is the same person, or indeed a wind up, but Gary has spoken to him, and presumably he was genuine then?

brian day · Post by **brian day** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:07 am

JAMES SIMPSON,,,,,,,sounds more like Hommer to me,,,,,looks like him too!

Going flying, anyone comming? James, John, Hommer?

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:36 am

Jesus this is by far the best thing I have ever read on the forum and I feel honoured that people think I came up with this ruse...brilliant!

'can't drive'.....excellent!

'Dad's miners hat'....brilliant!

'Spoke to Gary'....fantastic!!, I've spoken to Gary on the phone before pretending to be his wife.....and he believed me!

...the list goes on.

I really don't care who's coming up with this stuff, I just don't want them to stop....please!

Ali

JAMES SIMPSON · Post by **JAMES SIMPSON** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:40 am

Hi
Gary sorry for not answering your calls or texts the phone belongs to my mate john and he only answers numbers he recognises as people are after him.
my phone has no credit left
its a pity the wnd has droped off i a rearing to do some ground handling.
i think it could be better tomorrow.
sorry for calling you a bunch of twats
regards

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:49 am

....Brilliant!!!!

you've got me crying mate!!!

JAMES SIMPSON · Post by **JAMES SIMPSON** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:55 am

Hi
Ali
I dont understand what you mean by crying
been looking at some vidio on utube they ase running to get the wing up .
i think i will try this as the wind is very poor today

i will ring gary later if i can get johns phone back

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:53 pm

James if you are really going out today give me a ring on 01661 834413 I'll meet you and bring a training wing so you can see the difference. I don't want to get invloved with showing you how things work as I don't want to be held responsible when you meet your maker. The Gin will probably kill you give me a bell if it's not too late.

JAMES SIMPSON · Post by **JAMES SIMPSON** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:58 pm

Hi
John thanks for the offer i will ring you as soon as i can get johns phone back as mine has no crediott left
do you think it is windi enuff

Post by **colin keightley** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 1:14 pm

James have you been taking spelling lessons from Gary Stenhouse your spelling is apauling

JAMES SIMPSON · Post by **JAMES SIMPSON** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 1:22 pm

Spelling is not one of my strong ponts
but i am a good welder
i will try to take mowr care in futur postes

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 1:27 pm

.....Oh dear....please stop, I'm dieing!!!

JAMES SIMPSON · Post by **JAMES SIMPSON** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 1:47 pm

I hope you are not taking the piss out of my speling
i will use a on line spell checker
i have been in touch with john wallis he is going to show me the ropes
i just hope the wind gets up a bot

Post by **colin keightley** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 2:32 pm

You do know John doesn't fly don't you

JAMES SIMPSON · Post by **JAMES SIMPSON** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 2:41 pm

Yes he told me he was finised with flying but he is coming over tomorrow
he seems like a canny bloke
from what he told me i have been sold the rong type of wing

Fingers · Post by **Fingers** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:54 pm

This has really got folk on top form, crackin stuff, some right gems.

Dads Miners hat!! I can however trump that one.

When talking to Northern for the first time about having lessons I did mention to Ian Brown (Chief Flying Instructor) I have full racing leathers (Bright Kawasaki Green and white, nothing subtle at all) and a full face bike helmet when he asked, do you have suitable clothing!! Oh how we laughed.....

I am riveted and can not wait for the next installment of the Simpsons

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