Published on February 25th, 2017 | by Mark Ashton Smith
Paragliding sea thermal tutorial Thermal tracking & horizontal speed Here are some tracklogs of get-aways from inland thermal sites (Greg Hamerton and Hugh Miller). Note the angle at which they climb (which of course will be... Read More →
Published on February 12th, 2017 | by Mark Ashton Smith
Climbing: Bosigran & Chair Ladder Classics – 2017 The challenge: With Annie Anderson, to tick-off at least 20 of the following classic trad routes, mostly multi-pitch – BOSIGRAN VS Little Brown Jug (VS 5a) Autumn Flakes (VS 4c)... Read More →
Published on February 11th, 2017 | by Mark Ashton Smith
Annie and I have been doing a lot of coastal trail running over the past few months – and the trails are stunning. We have devised a 100 km Cornwall trail run challenge – broken into 10... Read More →
Published on February 11th, 2017 | by Mark Ashton Smith
Leg 1: Falmouth to Coverack Leg 2: Coverack to Mullion (via Lizard Point) Leg 3: Mullion to Penzance Leg 4: Penzance to Sennen Leg 5: Sennen – St Ives Leg 6: St Ives – Perranporth ... Read More →
Published on February 8th, 2017 | by Mark Ashton Smith
This is a real challenge that is motivating me and others in the club: Pendeen Lighthouse to St Ives and back. On XContest and Kernow rules this gives you 35.8 points – decent score! I managed... Read More →
Published on January 8th, 2017 | by Mark Ashton Smith
Your flight logs should be uploaded to XC League to participate in this competition. The XC League runs annually from 1st November to 31st October. A Winter League ends on the last day of March. Pilots... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2016 | by Mark Ashton Smith
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Published on October 9th, 2016 | by Mark Ashton Smith
Touch & Go Ridge soaring then touch down and take off again – repeat. No particular landing accuracy. Segment from 30 seconds Practice at top of ridge and slope. Precision Top Landing Top land within... Read More →
Published on September 16th, 2016 | by Mark Ashton Smith
1. Front Facing Connection Method Glider with span. (Up to 3:16). Minimal test 10 clean, 2 days consecutive 2. Front Facing Connection Method – Bunched May be good for strong wind conditions. Segment: 5:47 Minimal test 10... Read More →
Published on September 16th, 2016 | by Mark Ashton Smith
1. C/D Riser Collapse Note the strong pull-down, up briefly with turn, then down again. Minimal test 10 clean On a 2-liner wing, the rear (B) risers are the closest. On my Niviuk Peak 3, the pressure... Read More →
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