JC is a legend within the UK hang gliding scene. He has been flying since the early 1970's and anyone who has been active within the hang gliding scene - either here in the UK or further afield - will know of him. Those who know him well will all agree that he is one of the nicest guys you could ever meet and he has a story or two to tell! These stories will amaze, entertain and amuse you. So in true British style why not get yourself 'a cup of tea' and enjoy a trip down memory lane as JC regales us with the tale of his very first crazy flight that changed his life forever.
Music: Oceans by Evgeny Teilor
Thank you to Johnny Carr for his time, his hospitality, the amazing historic footage of hang gliding in the early days and for continuing to be an inspiration.
A massive thank you must also go to other contributors and supporters of this project:
Don Carslaw of Plummet Airlines for historic footage of the Woodpecker competition at Cam Long Down, as well as video of Johnny on the Gryphon and the Easy Rider vimeo.com/200038931.
Steve Pionk & Terry Aspinall for allowing me to use pictures from the extensive British Hang Gliding History archives www.british-hang-gliding-history.com.
Joe Schofield of skywings (www.skywingsmag.com) for pictures of the British Team (taken by Al James) and Kossen take off.
Everard Cunion for sharing historic pictures and his dedication to recording the history of British hang gliding.
16 сен 2019
