A Birthday present to a Special Lady.
Chasing the Thermals at the Peterborough and Spalding Gliding Club.
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| Did't realise I had to sit a 2 hour exam. on Convection Currents and Weather Forecasting |
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One of the towing machines |
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| Thirsty work this towing; £20 fuel cost for each Tow! |
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| The Pilot and her assistant manoeuvring the plane for my Tow to the Heavens. |
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| Size 14 Madame? |
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| Parachute training was very thorough and slightly disconcerting. |
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| Bit of a shock to find out that the Parachute training included an ACTUAL JUMP!! |
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| ''Get yer leg over Missus'' |
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| A somewhat tight Squeeze! |
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| In at last. Now I know what Sardines feel like. |
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| Can't see a Steering Wheel anywhere? |
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Note the expensive Aviator Shades---you have to look the part! |
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Nearly there. It's getting very exciting |
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Canopy closed
Prayers said
Will written
Ready to fly |
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| Just about airborne |
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Up Up and away!
Now where is that drinks trolley
I could murder a G and T |
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| Got a good thermal here at 2000 feet |
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Now we are showing off
Where is that little brown bag? |
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| A little Royal wave to the spectators as we land after 30 minutes |
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| Walking the Glider back. Feeling very pleased with myself! |
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Now a Certificated Adventurer
What a thrill. |
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