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Flexwing Microlight Vlog - Flying solo on my PeaBee Episode 8 

Golf Foxtrot 22
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I've finally flown solo. This is the video you have been waiting for. My solo flight on my PeaBee. I'm so pleased I had all the training from Jim as this just felt just like a lighter version of the aircraft I have been learning on. I would encourage anyone going down this route to get flight instruction. I can be flown with out, but as a pilot you don't know what you don't know unless you have been taught.
Having flown a Paramotor for years, I thought I would try to learn how to fly a flexwing Nanolight PeaBee, it's like nothing else I have flown before. Join me on my Paramotor to Peabee conversion. It might seem simple but flying a flexwing, after having flown Stick and rudder aircraft for so long was not an easy experience and I'm glad I'm getting training.
Anthony Vella and Paul Mockford have been helping in the background and I couldn't have achieved these videos without there advice and guidance.
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Paul Mockford, close friend and awesome chap that tells me what I should do with the fine details. Keeping my videos in keeping with 'me'. Thanks Paul.
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Jim Greenshields - Awesome instructor and flying comedian. Thank you for all your help and instruction. You have given me a solid foundation for me to build upon.
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@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
I was grinning like a Cheshire cat after the flight. Thank you all for following my journey. I'm still smiling inside and can't wait to fly again..once the weather settles down a bit.
@SimonAmazingClarke
@SimonAmazingClarke Год назад
Awesome. Not only your first microlight solo, but flying it in your own aircraft.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Simon, that feels like an age ago now. I'm guessing you are working through previous content, 😁 thank yu for supporting the channel.
@lsearls2
@lsearls2 3 месяца назад
Well done I love to hear the back wheels screech on that last landing ❤
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 3 месяца назад
In all this time., I never noticed that noise. Thank you for pointing it out.
@adaurividal2815
@adaurividal2815 3 месяца назад
Congratulations on flying solo, it's an incredible feeling, may God always bless you.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 3 месяца назад
This feels L ke an eternity ago. I now have the privilege of sending other people solo now.
@adaurividal2815
@adaurividal2815 3 месяца назад
You are a flight instructor@@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 3 месяца назад
Yes.
@trots67
@trots67 4 года назад
As you said 'absolutely bloody brilliant', well done Giles 👍👍
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Trots69. Thank you. I feel one journey has ended and a new one is beginning.
@user-pc4lj3rq3d
@user-pc4lj3rq3d 8 месяцев назад
Hi Giles, thanks for your videos, I’ve watched them all once when I started my training here in the US. They are terrific and Jim seems like a great instructor, i definitely learned things from them because when I was doing my training last year I would be flying and thinking hey…. I already learned that from Giles and Jim. So have you ever thought of posting your complete videos instead of just the shorter edited versions, I am sure there is so much more information in them, and to be honest they are the best instruction videos out there. I just find them to be a great supplement to my training. I have had to take a year off since my solo due to a shoulder injury and am going to finish my training in a month and started rewatching your videos and those by Paul Hamilton too. I am sure I’m not the only one that would love to see your complete training videos.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 8 месяцев назад
Hi Greg, sorry for the delay in responding. Firstly I hope your shoulder injury is getting better. I have seriously thought about making some longer ones/ training videos and I have to admit I'm really apprehensive as training should be with an instructor. I like the journey element of getting it right and wrong, the highs and lows of learning to fly. I like your suggestion about making the videos longer, I'll have to see if I still have the original footage to have another go, good idea :). Don't be afraid to let me know how you are doing with your flying training in any of the videos, it will be great to know how you are getting on.
@RobertMacCready
@RobertMacCready Год назад
Watched the 1st 8 and I'm thinking of doing that journey. Really enjoyed your lessons. Your instructor was excellent. I'm fortunate to live in central Florida so you could fly almost every day, all year round. And Larry Mednick and his school is about an hour's drive from me. Sooo tempting!!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Robert, welcome to the channel and I hope you enjoyed them. It's sounds almost idea for were you are regarding the weather. Life is too short, and I hope you enjoy learning to fly flexwings.
@richardturner4950
@richardturner4950 4 года назад
What a brilliant series. Anyone thinking of learning to fly a flexwing will take inspiration from your videos. I trained with Jim too. He comes over as the great bloke he is. In fact, you've inspired me to dust off the gear and get airborne again - thanks!!!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Wow, I hope you do get back in the air. Jim has really helped me develop as a pilot and I'm so enjoying my flying, What did you used to fly and will be flying again?
@richardturner4950
@richardturner4950 4 года назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I'm an old fart based in mid Devon. Used to fly flexwing and 3 axis microlights till 18 years ago. Brief dalliance with paramotor trikes (shelved) which has left me with a brand new Dudek Universal wing and brand new Simonini engine and prop! Your vlogs have inspired me towards flexwing again; I'm probably too heavy for a Peabee. Would love a chat some time to ask some questions!! All the best, Richard.
@PARANOOB
@PARANOOB 4 года назад
He's done it! Right, see you in about 12 months! lol Well done sir, enjoyable info-filled series.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
You'll see me sooner than you think.....Reflex flight has to be done.
@NAYF76
@NAYF76 Месяц назад
Great series and top instructor. Well done.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Месяц назад
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. He clearly set me on a good path for what I am doing now. Wonderful mentor as well.
@WiltshireMan
@WiltshireMan 4 года назад
Super Fantastic. You did it. I knew you would. It won't take long before man and machine form a firm bond and you'll have all controls well dialed in. I like the air speed indicator and also the break system. Burn Rubber:)) Merry Christmas and look forward to catching up in the new year. Sandy
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Sandy, yes, I liked the brake system as well. Yes, you're right, I just need more flying time to get dialed in. Looking forward to the new year and some more flying time with the associated better weather.
@theworshiptraveler6709
@theworshiptraveler6709 3 года назад
Congratulations. Watched many of your videos. This one was quite enjoyable.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 3 года назад
Thank you, feels like a lifetime ago now.
@hwamblan
@hwamblan 4 года назад
Wonderful! 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 Really exciting and I enjoyed that - you done real good Giles!! Wishing you plenty more 🍺🐝🍺🐝🍺🐝🍺
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Dave, I feel I can join you now in the skies. I'm glad toy enjoyed the videos. Although they have been hard work to make and edit, Ive enjoyed putting them together so others can follow the journey. I just need to get a bit more dialed in to the pitch control. I think its just time now.
@paulwilliamson7441
@paulwilliamson7441 4 года назад
Congratulations! Nice one Giles. Wishing you and your PeaBee many happy hours flying in 2020.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Paul, thank you. I hope 2020 gives us better weather then the latter part of 2019. I can't wait to get more time on the PeaBee.
@frizzlefry5904
@frizzlefry5904 4 года назад
In another part of the UK , my nppl-m instructor said he reckons the same for me, so when the weathers good I will take my snake up, great info from your instructor, I have listened hard ! all the best. happy flying.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Wow, let me know how it goes. I was really struggling with the weather, considering I started in July. I managed to get the last few flights in, in a very short space. This flight video has been held back, but I hope its been useful. They have certainly helped me after each flight.
@frizzlefry5904
@frizzlefry5904 4 года назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 There's you and another guy I follow, you have both gone sub 70 solo within a week of eachother on here, I started flying in Jan and have around 40 hrs, the last 10 incorperating many touch n go's etc, Im close, but like you, its the getting the rounding out or flaring to perfection and every landing is different, so its practice practice practice. Lets hope for some clear days with low winds, thanks. ;-)
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
@@frizzlefry5904 who is the other guy. I'm interested to see what his thoughts are.
@frizzlefry5904
@frizzlefry5904 4 года назад
​@@GolfFoxtrot22 Hey there, I'm Nige btw and fly out of Sutton Meadow and it was Trev Lee . ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hp5dOMg70Iw.html
@DanielJonesParamotor
@DanielJonesParamotor 4 года назад
Fantastic Giles, chuffed for you! Loved the P2P series, hope you enjoy the rest over Christmas.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Dan, thanks. Yes a little rest from editing is needed.
@Bexxy
@Bexxy 4 года назад
“I’m happy with that”. And so you should be, you finally nailed the landing on the Pee Bee 🐝 Well done Giles 👍😎
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Its been a brilliant journey, one that is only just beginning.
@Zwebx-oz3nf
@Zwebx-oz3nf 11 месяцев назад
Thanks for taking me along for the jouney i had a similar experiance when i went from a air creation tanarg to my redback trike (although mine was a twin seater) I still remember the day i went solo i revised all the things that my cfi would say My trike you could just plop down unlike the tanarg that required you to stall the wing while hovering just above the ground Welcome to aircraft ownership i actually bought my airborne redback before i went for my first test flight There is nothing like getting good weather with no one to contest the aircraft (eg renting)
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 11 месяцев назад
Hi Zwebx, its been a wonderful journey since then and I can't believe its been 4 years since this happened. I've rented aircraft when I had my PPL back in 1996 and was frustrated with not always getting the aircraft when the weather was good. I've never flown a Tanarg but I've heard some interesting stories from those that have flown them. ;)
@wayne.b2798
@wayne.b2798 4 года назад
Only one think to say awesome ......love it .......... well done ........... hope to see you fly the Pee Bee in to windland next year giles , love watching all your journey to this point .
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Wayne, its been an amazing journey so far, with the next journey starting now. I'll probably be driving it there, but I do want to fly it from Winglands.
@PPGExplorer
@PPGExplorer 4 года назад
Nice job. Thanks for taking us along! Congrats!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Thank you. I'm sure there will be more fun adventures to come.
@plumbdog1964
@plumbdog1964 2 года назад
Yet another most enjoyable video GILES, I don't think I'll be swapping my Quik for a Peabee though!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 2 года назад
I can see the joy of a Quik but I can't afford one or have access to storage. I was happy to learn of one though.
@samdawbarn1601
@samdawbarn1601 3 года назад
Great to watch your journey. Safe flying
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 3 года назад
Thanks for watching. This was nearly a year ago, give or take a couple of weeks. My NPPL journey is my next step and has only really been possible because of the lessons that I received from Jim.
@Tommyflies
@Tommyflies 4 года назад
Nice one Giles! Nice edit! Looked fun!🤙
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
It was, even though I had a concentration face.
@leighleech8959
@leighleech8959 4 года назад
Well done Giles I'm thinking of buying one in the future work hard play harder!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Leigh, wow, I thought you were firmly in the Paramotor camp.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
This has been probably one of the best videos to show my passion for flying. I hope my nerves and excitement comes across.
@AZC1949
@AZC1949 4 года назад
Congratulations Giles! I did catch me off-guard on the first flight in the video when you turned the camera on yourself as your Peabee took off.
@stone8597
@stone8597 4 года назад
Great video...love seeing you finally get to fly your machine. How will you bring the bar back? Will this be accomplished by moving the hang point on the glider's keel, just a bit forward? Anyway, you did a great job, thanks for bringing us along. It'll be interesting hearing more about how it flies...I have an Aeros ANT on order so in a couple of months I'll be doing what you're currently doing. Thanks.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
The wing is already at the forward trim point, so for the time being I'll have to just apply a little rearward pressure (its not much really). I hear there might be some modifications for trimming but we'll have to see what comes out of the Flylight skunkworks.
@MrBordo11
@MrBordo11 4 года назад
Well done Giles!! This is a really great series, perfect revision for anyone with low hours (ME!).BRILLIANT!!!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Peter, thank you. I kind of wanted them as a very simple ( not a teaching) reference series. They have helped me with my post flight analysis, and this has been very helpful. I hope they help you as well.
@lucidcreationscouk
@lucidcreationscouk 4 года назад
Brilliant Giles! Great journey. Jason Bingham
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Thank you Jason. Lets hope 2020 has some better weather.
@melodicsenior
@melodicsenior 4 года назад
congratulations, and what a great aircraft too!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Thank you. i'm so pleased with my PeaBee. It just felt right. Flylight have a well proven design with a pedigree of heritage.
@chrsfrwll
@chrsfrwll 4 года назад
Always good to finish with an “I’m happy with that”. 👍
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
I like to finish on a good note, then I'm not puzzled or frustrated before the next flight.
@glynpemberton3408
@glynpemberton3408 4 года назад
Brilliant, well done Giles. I have followed your journey and enjoyed every part of it nearly as much as you have. See that you have matched the colours of your flying suit with your aircraft. Very colour coordinated. Look forward to more flying adventures in 2020.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Glyn, I still smile when I think of those first flights. The flying suit was actually purchased a few years ago. Maybe someone knew the way I would end up. bring on 2020!!
@ziggymike1
@ziggymike1 4 года назад
Well done sir, looking forward to your adventures in the new year. Thankyou for sharing too. Wishing you and your family all the best over the Christmas period.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Michael, thank you for following. Same Christmas wishes to your family as well. Onwards and upwards in 2020.
@paramotorman
@paramotorman 4 года назад
Well done Giles. Well deserved rest of editing for Crimbo. See you in the new year buddy
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Alan, thank you. Yes a nice little rest. Hopefully some flyable weather to get some more footage as well. See you and Oscar at the Bore hopefully.
@paramotorman
@paramotorman 4 года назад
We will be there. Fingers crossed for flyable weather
@TheeAthis
@TheeAthis 4 года назад
can't watch with sound atm ( at work) but ...YEAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!! WOOOOOOOO!!!!! Well done brother!!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Nooooo, no sound, I've added emotional music and everything.....big screen and speakers on later Leo.
@TheeAthis
@TheeAthis 4 года назад
Golf Foxtrot 22 definitely!! When I get home!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
@@TheeAthis Brew on, feet up, RU-vid on the TV.
@paulgrover6364
@paulgrover6364 4 года назад
Well done Giles - that's a lovely film...great stuff!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
I'm trying to not make my paramotor jealous.
@hans2637
@hans2637 4 года назад
I have been watching all your training and i kind of feel the happiness like you do. I wish you all the best with your new flying adventure.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
John, thank you. Its been an amazing experience so far, and I want to make sure I keep developing my skills further. Hopefully more videos in the new year..
@hans2637
@hans2637 4 года назад
Golf Foxtrot 22 keep posting 👍
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
John, I will. I want to redo all the lessons on my own now. This will help me get dialled in to the PeaBee.
@hans2637
@hans2637 4 года назад
Golf Foxtrot 22 nice I like that, what do you think about the vitorazi 25 HP ? I’m 160 pounds should that be enough power?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
@@hans2637 I'm heavier than you are (78kgs 172lbs), Jim is 95 kgs (209lbs) and it climbs so quickly. I was climbing out and most of the time i was easing off the power and pulling the bar in. I have the Moster Silent on the PeaBee and the Moster Plus on My Paramotor, both very powerful. The PeaBee feels more powerful as it's turning a 140cm prop.
@roybackhouse5770
@roybackhouse5770 4 года назад
Looks amazing Giles......wish list.....
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Roy, this has been my dream come true.
@bullvine2062
@bullvine2062 3 года назад
Well done. I've qualified for paramotor, now I want to fly a microlight
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 3 года назад
Have you seen my other series, it might give you a flavour of going microlight.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 3 года назад
I forgot to say congratulations on completing your paramotor training.
@phillipbirch7534
@phillipbirch7534 4 года назад
Awesome journey Giles well done...
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Philip, thank you for following. More to come next year I'm sure.
@Paramoteurpilot
@Paramoteurpilot 4 года назад
'I'm flying guys' - absolutely brilliant Giles.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Thank you. It was that moment that realised what was happening. With all the run ups, checks and processes being second nature, I just had that moment of clarity.
@DougBow96
@DougBow96 4 года назад
Wonderful job Giles!! Jim is a great instructor. Congratulations on your PeaBee solo. Also big thumbs up for your landing decisions and ending the day with a sweet landing. 👏😎
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Thank you Doug, Jim has helped me so much. I'm glad I got the feel by the last landing. There is no suspension so you have to get it 'just' right. Grass fields will make it easier.
@DougBow96
@DougBow96 4 года назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 You're welcome. I understand, light is right thus no suspension. A grass strip will be nice. Look forward to your flights in the new year.
@Robbo1966
@Robbo1966 4 года назад
Great Vlog, great to see your whole journey to flying solo in your PeaBea. Bet our chuffed as nuts. Well done to you and well done to Jim. Now the next journey begins.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Paul, thank you. As you said.. I can now start my next journey, becoming a better pilot. Its been fantastic.
@trev.lee.adventure
@trev.lee.adventure 4 года назад
Nice one Giles
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Trev, thank you. I think 'our' learning journey has only just begun.
@trev.lee.adventure
@trev.lee.adventure 4 года назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Most definately Giles. We need some kind weather now!!
@NicholasStreet
@NicholasStreet 4 года назад
Brill job, Giles!👍
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Nicholas, have fun in yours.
@alwatt9367
@alwatt9367 4 года назад
Glad I found this site very enjoyable al
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
I'm glad that they are helpful.
@justharryjohnson7250
@justharryjohnson7250 4 года назад
The concentration on your face trying to land that. I think you done really well considering how different it is to the other one you were training in. Have a great christmas. And stay safe see you next year 😁👍🏻
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Hi Harry, yes, it was the look of 'please don't balls this up'. It didn't feel too different, just the loss of weight made a difference to the landing characteristics. I need to land faster. Have a good Christmas and see you at the Bore in 2020 is you are going.
@asquaddie
@asquaddie 4 года назад
Awesome - that video has cost me £12K + ish. Well done, and an excellent journey right from the start. As you said - 'Now I need to fly'. Will enjoy all the others and hope to see it at the next fly-in.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Tony, do you really want me to say I'm sorry. You were going to do it anyway....Yes see you at the next fly-in, I'll be bringing both Paramotor and Peabee.
@paramotorman
@paramotorman 4 года назад
They do look amazing Tony. Maybe Santa will feel flush this year?
@regpilot1
@regpilot1 4 года назад
Giles, great job! I am on a similar journey going from paramotors to trikes. Looking forward to my solo...
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
It's an amazing feel. Drop me a message some how when you have done it.
@TheCryptKeeper8
@TheCryptKeeper8 4 года назад
Hi bud. I really love the headcam view. Would be good if you could do a full lenth vid of just that so i can put my POV headset on and really feel like I'm there. See you in the circuit.....eventually
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Thank you for the feedback. I get a lot of comments saying to makes them feel sick, as my head is always moving. I know what you mean, I'd almost have to make an uncut head channel...:)..notnsure who you are to say hello to in the circuit, but I'm sure you would poke me and say hello.
@TheCryptKeeper8
@TheCryptKeeper8 4 года назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 :-) I guess I'll just have to go flying more. I can't wait for the fields to dry out....or Little staughton airfield giving me permission to user their hard surface. well done on your progress
@acousticsoundz1985
@acousticsoundz1985 4 года назад
Fantastic P2P series. Congratulations on your solo flight. Looking forward to more vidz. What engine do you have there?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
thank you. I have the MY19 Moster Silent. The idle was a little low but I love the fact it will stop with the prop not turning so i can thermal soar in the summer months.
@baronmondvogal
@baronmondvogal 4 года назад
great vids well done ...
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Thank you. I hope they help others in all forms of flying.
@gunter2642
@gunter2642 4 года назад
Just finished watching, great achievement Giles. Well done. Make sure to post more videos of your new fangled flying machine...and a happy Xmas :-)
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Gunter, don't worry, I'm already working on camera mounts and a 360 camera. Have a Happy Christmas also.
@oscarhaynes4345
@oscarhaynes4345 4 года назад
Congratulations mate, it’s been awesome watching you from the beginning to the end of this journey, now the real fun starts, can’t wait to see a sat on this at the next PMC 😉 also I dunno how you have the time to stay so consistent even through winter with these videos, well done bud and have a merry Christmas 👍x
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Oscar, thank you. It's been such a fun journey, I let you know one day. Probably at the next fly in. You and Alan have a great Christmas as well.
@davidnewbrook8628
@davidnewbrook8628 4 года назад
Well done Giles , nailed that final landing 👍🏼
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Thank you. the PeaBee is just a little bit different in pitch than the Explorer, I just need to be confident to flare lower. Loving the new way to fly.
@davidnewbrook8628
@davidnewbrook8628 4 года назад
Pick my wing up next week and should be solo myself early in the New Year - weather allowing !
@TrikeOps
@TrikeOps 4 года назад
Congrats!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Thank you. It's the beginning of a new journey.
@patrickshea-simonds5827
@patrickshea-simonds5827 3 года назад
Going back through these older VLOGs Giles and really enjoying the journey. Not sure whether it's covered else where but with alternative training routes it would be useful to know the make up of your own journey. Like you I've had a PPL(A) so looking at whether I should get good initial instruction to solo standard or do full NPPL.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 3 года назад
I think we all have our own experience to bring to the flying journey. The lessons with Jim were great for me flying Sub70, the extra lessons with Mark, Terry and Shelley just took me to a higher standard for the NPPL. If I had now experience, I think the NPPL restricted licence would be a really good foundation. I hope that helps.
@patrickshea-simonds5827
@patrickshea-simonds5827 3 года назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 thanks for taking the time to respond Giles, really useful.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 3 года назад
Patrick, not a problem, you took the time to write, it's only courtesy to respond.
@andreschapero3615
@andreschapero3615 3 года назад
Great video ! Andres From Santiago, Chile
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 3 года назад
Hello Andre's, there is plenty more videos to keep you entertained. Thanks for watching.
@flyul1
@flyul1 4 года назад
Brilliant job. Now get out there and really learn your PeaBee. Remember the most important thing and smile. This stuff is supposed to be fun...
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Haha, yes, I know it's meant to be fun. Did you not see me smiling in the intro. I can't wait to get back out and fly again. Just need a little bit of good weather now.
@MarkSanders77A
@MarkSanders77A 2 года назад
Absolutely loving this series Thank you . (I'm going thro similar Paramotor to sub70 journey just now, so this is ACE). Quick question: where is this airfield ? its clearly not dunkerswell and looks like a disused runway/storage (with the tyres pilled up on approach :-) )
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 2 года назад
Hi Mark, Darley Moor airfield. If you look back through a lot of my content, it appears frequently. Lovely area to fly. I hope the videos help. Also I did video my own Sub70 journey which should be in one of my play lists, if that helps as well
@benhodson2800
@benhodson2800 4 года назад
Yay - Well done Giles !
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Ben, thank you. I'm still chuffed to bits to be flying my own aircraft.
@BlaiseinSky
@BlaiseinSky 4 года назад
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerreerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr mate 💥💥💥👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽💥💥💥
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Cheers Blaise. Horse for course between this and the paramotor though.
@BasketCase
@BasketCase 4 года назад
Wahaaaaaaay.......you popped your PeaBee cherry :O) Happy Holidays.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Indeed I have. Hopefully 2020 will give more flyable weather. I can't wait to get back in the air now.
@captclivemason
@captclivemason 4 года назад
Fantastic
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
I hope Chloe liked it as well.
@Bexxy
@Bexxy 4 года назад
Not watched it yet, but will do later. 🥳
@gunter2642
@gunter2642 4 года назад
Woohoo, got here before Anthony :-)
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Gunter, I made him behave this week.
@sexonlegs666
@sexonlegs666 4 года назад
Nice
@bobsyeruncle4841
@bobsyeruncle4841 3 года назад
nice one
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 3 года назад
Going solo is the best feeling in the world.
@Mulekev
@Mulekev 4 года назад
I had one didn’t like it went back to paramotor too much messing about but that is my opinion that looks really well 👍
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
I can see where you are coming from. Thats why I'm still going to paramotor, horses for courses. Carrying big loads on my paramotor, on nil wind days is no fun. But then I can fly on windier day with the paramotor. Thank you for watching.
@Robin-de8zg
@Robin-de8zg 4 года назад
ok now i see u flying a peabee
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Yes, I learnt on a twin seat so I could complete the BHPA syllabus, then soloed on the PeaBee.
@keithprice740
@keithprice740 4 года назад
Nuff said
@tomcoryell
@tomcoryell Год назад
Hi Giles, do you rotate (pitch up) when your pitot indicates a certain airspeed? And if so, what speed is that? Thanks for the videos and I wish I lived in the UK so I could train there to fly a Sub 70.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Tom, assuming a normal take off (not short field etc), the bar starts to come forward at I'm gaining airspeed, and keep feeding the bar forward until the nose lifts off, then it's smoothly back to the hands off trim position. The trike would lift off eventually but the speed would be very high and unsafe to do so, also the take off run would be very long. I hope that helps. I hope you've enjoyed the content up till now?
@alwynfarmer2112
@alwynfarmer2112 3 года назад
Only just seen these vids great stuff😁question please what airfield is this please ?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 3 года назад
Hello Alwyn, and welcome to the channel. This is a private disused airfield called Upottery east of Dunkeswell. Its quite famous as it's where the 101th Airborne launched out of. I hope that helps. The disused airfield is heavily used by non flying as well as other flying activities.
@577buttfan
@577buttfan 4 года назад
Totally awesome Giles!!!! So do you have a new machine in mind :) ?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Thank you. New machine? This is my machine. It's new. Or have I misunderstood your comment?
@577buttfan
@577buttfan 4 года назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Oh thats your new machine,wow awesome!! Have great fun with it my friend!! Can flex fly in higher winds and mid day safer than PPG know you have more speed?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
@@577buttfan the wing won't collapse, so is safer in all the lumps and bumps. As for taking off in higher winds, it all depends on how much of it is crosswind. I can fly in 15 mph winds on my paramotor, but I wouldn't fly the PeaBee in those conditions. Its just different type of flying. Loving both paramotoring and Flexwing flying, they both have their place.
@577buttfan
@577buttfan 4 года назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Ok I got ya,getting hit by a strong cross could turn you over and destroy equipt.on Pea Bee,but with PPG you can turn,move,and or just disable the glider quickly.We all saw what happened too Draco and I thought that plane was just about indestructible.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
@@577buttfan You hit the nail on the head.
@andykmasmith8695
@andykmasmith8695 2 месяца назад
I bet that was a massive rush once you were up there.......
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 2 месяца назад
Hi Andy, it was, but nothing beats your first ever solo.
@davidnewbrook8628
@davidnewbrook8628 4 года назад
Giles out of interest , what instruments are you carrying , I saw the Hall airspeed meter and the compass , but did I spy another one on your Peabee ?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Yes, I have a Silva Compass on the lower beam. I also have a Tach and Cht. I'm trying to find the best plact for the Hall ASI, Ben Ashman suggested it needs to be higher up but then its not convenient to see. A little thing to sort. Is that what you were referring to?
@davidnewbrook8628
@davidnewbrook8628 4 года назад
Yes must be the tach and Cht monitor , what make is it Giles ?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
@@davidnewbrook8628 just the TTO ones. Reliable and simple.
@Chappers.Gaming
@Chappers.Gaming 4 года назад
Are they better then the trike parameters? For example Luna trike? And do you need a hanger or airfield to use this?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Not better than paramotors, just different. One compliments the other. You can operate away from airfields but they doo need a good surface to operate from. Have a look for my 2020 Bore Chasers video and you'll see what they can operate from.
@Chappers.Gaming
@Chappers.Gaming 4 года назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thank you, ill take a look :)
@stevemiller7433
@stevemiller7433 4 года назад
Is that verticle tube with the red disc an air speed indicator?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Yes it is the ASI. From memory, I think it's called a Hall ASI.
@stevemiller7433
@stevemiller7433 4 года назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 thank you.
@manaalrahbi4641
@manaalrahbi4641 4 года назад
Nice What power of engine? Meaurements of propeller and wing?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Thank you. I think I mention it in the video, it's 25 horse power. It's the Moster 185 Silent engine, it turning a 140 propeller. The wing is a Fox 13 T made by Aeros.
@john_hour
@john_hour 4 года назад
i love the ASI... very cool, do you have a link for it?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Its called a Hall Air Speed indicator. I googled it. I'll have a look now.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
afors.com/aircraftView/45783/Hall-Air-Speed-Indicator-7-55mph
@john_hour
@john_hour 4 года назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 a friend of mine is an airline pilot and loves modcons for his PPG, i'm sure he'd appreciate this... where he will put, no one knows.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
@@john_hour I put mine on a camera pole and used it to get speeds when I needed them.
@BrianTurboT
@BrianTurboT 4 года назад
Sweet :-) ... 4th one better ...
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
4th One?
@BrianTurboT
@BrianTurboT 4 года назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 ... 4th landing 👍
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