And the award for World’s Most Patient Instructor goes to... I love this series of learning how to fly this. That’s so cool that that kid wrote to you!
Hi Giles, I'm watching this again as a refresher after a mediocre landing. This has to be the most valuable video for learning and low experience Flex-wing flyers. Thanks again, Blue.
Jim is a fantastic instructor. If it's flexwing, just check if Jim still teaches flexwing. I've been so lucky with all my instructors. Jim is so confidence inspiring and knowledgeable.
I'm glad you are liking the series. I wasn't sure if people would. I'm making them as a bit of a reference but also to help others realise that you. Can't just jump in a Sub70 and fly, you need training, and hopefully save someone from an accident.
great video Giles, you're doing great, 7.07 relax, lol. we all been there. When you have your life in your own hands, It's difficult to relax. until you realize. The aircraft will fly itself most of the time . just like paramotoring, let it fly itself, Your tutor is very good, he seems to see what you're going to do with the bar and the rpm before you do it. look at the video again, you'll see you've nailed the takeoffs and touch n goes, they all seem natural , well done , its something i may get into next year
Yes, very true on the relaxing. This flight was the one that clicked for me. Next weeks flight ( no spoilers they are even ......) I keep having to remind myself, at the end of this flight, I still only had 4 hours and probably at best 12 landings. I'm so loving the flexwing style of flying and so looking forward to eventually flying my 'own' aircraft.
Did my first day formal training, exhausting! I am at Lake Macquarie Airport NSW Aus, it is shortish with the sea on one side and the lake on the other. This is not a problem if the engine keeps going. The problem is high trees close to the north side of the strip, we had a north breeze, and so rota. Anybody with experience would not have a problem, I don't have experience... A very hard day, confidence is not high. Still watching hoping for the click.
Hi Blue, it does come, it took me a while, even 10 hours solo I was still making mistakes and not quite getting it right.. Oh wait, I'm still learning. Enjoy the journey, you just exchange a bucket full of luck for a bucket of experience.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Up here in Mid Canada its -15c and its going to be Cold for the next 3 month, My trike is put away till spring, Waiting for spring seems like a long time away.
It's coming along very well Giles. It's really nice to see how your progressing through the journey. And I have noticed the concentration/nerves have dropped, I can see that through your facial expressions throughout the different episodes. Great work 👍🏻
Very well done indeed, those landings are coming along nicely. This is a very different landing technique to what I learned but seriously useful on the longer runways and blustery conditions. It's amazing what you can learn from flying the length of the runway in terms of precise control of the aircraft, and if it touches down then call it a landing.
It was certainly a great technique. It's paid dividends for the next phase of my flying journey. The videos now are certainly showing how Jim's teaching has helped immensely.
Gunter, the silly thing is, there is no licence for Sub 70. It's an extension of hang gliding. It's classed as a powered hang glider with wheels. Similar to the paratrikes.
Well done Giles, it seems to have clicked now, I remembered (the first time around) it all seemed to happen too fast, feeling behind the curve, then as it clicks, you described having more brain power, I found that time seem to slow allowing me to have more control and then confidence with landing. Awaiting the next instalment. Cheers
Thanks Brian. It's certainly is stretching my skill level but I'm feeling more comfortable every flight. I love just taxiing out, no humping and dumping.. I feel the laziness coming on.
Loving this series. I hope any of this sticks and helps me do the training? My sub 70, Airborne V-Lite, is suffering post covid freight delays. It got made but had no engine for a couple of months, that turned up this week, good news! Great stuff, Oh! No propeller. 😥 Zen and the art of not yet flying...
Ahhh, same place as me, touch n go's, I have pretty much nailed take off's but holding off and flaring or rounding out spot on is eluding me at tho mo ... very close to nailing it, thanks for the vid. all the best.
Not an ideal day LOL , your last few landings were beautiful. Congratulations! 👍😎 I too like practicing landings & appreciate a nice one. Landing over the other aircraft would make me so so nervous.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Yes I did Giles, just slow with a reply. Thank you so much. I had to watch your video first. LOL Every one of my instructors has said takeoffs are optional, landings are mandatory. I need to practice and be able to land like a pro because there is no pause or reset button in the air. Thanks for the link to the song, that is perfect! Your instructor is great. 😊
Hi there just found you on TH-cam. It’s fun watching your training videos your a lot like I am, wanting it to be perfect on landing every time. I have 30 hrs instruction in. Six hours of solo time. I believe I’ll be learning for a long time. Keep up the great work and stay safe... I have a few of my flights posted as well.
@@fpvflyby6855 HI Gino, in the UK we have several ways of flying microlight aircraft. One is called National Private Pilots Licence. It covers aircraft that are above 70kgs in weight. The PeaBee I have now solo'd on, requires no licence. I made an assumption, my apologies, that because of the hours you had, you already had a NPPL.
Oh I see. In the States to fly an (ELSA) Experimental Light Sport Aircraft Two seater you have to have a Sport Pilot License. FAA Minimum 15 hours flight instruction, Knowledge Exam and then an Oral Practical exam and Check ride. With the Sport Pilot Lic I can fly a passenger, Fly during daylight hours up to 10 thousand feet. VFR flight rules apply. I am going to buy the cable that will allow me to record my voice in my headset similar to how you can. I found that reviewing my flights has help me as well be a better pilot.
A thing I learned about wind a few years ago "The wind always backs as you get near to the ground", so a right cross wind will reduce and left cross wind will increase. So as a tail dragger pilot right (cross wind) is good, left is hard.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I am always happy to be on the centre line. Although it is even better to get there smoothly :-) You are progressing well and most of all look like you are enjoying it, which is the whole point.
Hi Giles, Love your videos. Now your landings are looking perfect … wondering if it is worth asking Jim about simulating a final approach over trees? A few places I land at have a line of trees 150-300m before the threshold, or to one side. When it is breezy you get a lot of turbulence off them and therefore require more height and a steeper approach … just a thought … otherwise you're looking like you've got the landing sorted!!! Nice one!
Another brilliant episode Giles - don't want these to finish! Don't know about Cessnas, but even paramotor rounding out height is miles too much for a PeaBee. Sometimes you can feel the grass scratching your bum!
Haha, I hope you didn't fall out for the grass to be scratching your bum. I have a few more flights to edit Dave so don't worry. Its all the emergencies next. That is definitely 2-3 more. I'd like these to be a useful reference video series rather than just for entertainment. I hope they come across that way.
Ha the instructor said it. Your a control freak:) Relax man:)).... The plane doesn't need you!! LOL Forward, fluid and Flyby. Practice practice and practice some more. Well done Giles. Sandy
Thank you Wayne. There is no lesson number specifically. There are a number of requirements to be covered which the BHPA have designed into their conversions syllabus. It can vary depending on how quickly you. Can pick it up. As a guy said to me recently.. Your first crash is normally more expensive than the lesson. Unlike paramotoring, you don't go solo until you are deemed ready from the guy in the back.
Your instructor is amazing! Who is that guy? Is he the chap that finally got Anthony Woodward to land well in Propellerhead the book, if not he. Should be writing his own book 👌👏👏👏
Hi Heli Handler, Jim Greenshields was my instructor in this video series and yes a complete Legend. Have a look at Somerset Microlights in TH-cam. It was a shame I could learn more with Jim when I went on to my NPPL, Jim didn't have access to a flexwing at that to. I'll have to look up the book, thank you for mentioning it.
Hi....i just wanted to thank you for your great videos on your learning process. Your attitude has been commendable. I have been taking trike lessons on and off for over 2 years now and only accumulating about 16 hours. My sporadic lesson schedule has really hurt my learning process particularly landings. I just can't seem to get them right and have considered pursuing other interests. I feel however that if I can just overcome the landing process, I can see this through to getting my flying certificate. I just wanted to ask you what you practiced, thought about, and really concentrated on to help master your landings. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi Todd, I really struggled with landings also. Having the camera footage, especially from the side really help me analyse where I was going wrong. My instructor taught me low powered approach ( not sure what your instructor/s are getting you to fly), but it allowed me to aim at a point, then transition to a flat powered flyby, 1-2 ft, then off the power and then stop it landing. Forward, flow flyby. I was really tense in the beginning but learning to be fluid on the bar is key. Landing is energy management, be it in a glider or a 747. The Flexwings just run out of the energy really quickly, my PeaBee more so. Once the bar goes forward, it never goes back ( I do try, I'm not perfect). I do admit I spent time with a broom handle, sitting in front of the TV with landings and physically landing holding the bar. in my living room. I appreciate this is a long reply and I genuinely hope it helps. I hope the other videos help as well. I'm still learning and I still get it wrong, it's all on camera.
I did maybe two or 3 power on landings Like that during my training. All the rest were close in patterns, power off when Abeam the numbers, base to final no power. It's a steep approach in a two seater.
Chris, that's one thing I don't have to worry about. I have an old CAA PPL (A) with the old RT license that is valid for life. I just need to get my ofcom license for the hand held.
@@Paramoteurpilot you are correct and I agree but I was following the procedure that everyone was using including my instructor. My RT is a bit rusty but it's coming back slowly.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Your RT is fine as shown in the RAFA40 vids. Just being a bit pedantic on the terminology for the benefit of newbies to the RT, there are so many correct terms to learn to use. Safe flying.
Fly like a girl.Let that bar move around a bit.Dance with it and let the wing lead.Until the last ten seconds.Then you take over and show her how it's done.When you get it it right on a P&M trike it's almost a three point landing.Love my GT450!
I'm getting there. I am letting the bar dance, I might not be obvious. I'd be knackered if I tried to control all the oscillating. It's starting to come together. More next week.
Hi I am having lessons at west Lancs microlight school. I have a sub 70. I am having trouble with my landings I keep bouncing as I land. It’s driving me mad 😡
Hi Ian, I hope you are enjoying your journey. Landings are the hardest and most frustrating part to get, but once it clicks, you are set for life. I'm sure you'll find a lot of my other content where I'm bouncing around a bit as well. Welcome to the channel as well.
Maybe you mentioned this, and sorry if you did, can you please tell me why you lean forward? Is it to give you more flexibility in your arms, or is it to bring your weight more forward in the trike for balance. Thanks.
It's so I can actually get the bar fully forward to fully flare. I'm a bit short and my instructor mentioned to me that u should never have my arms locked out, so to achieve this I have to lean forward. It also allows me greater fine control as I can't achieve this by moving my body at the end. So by me pre leaning forward, I get full bar movement a and not lock my arms out. It seems to have worked.
@@stone8597 I actually add it in on intro of this week video ;). I felt if you had asked the question that others might be thinking it also. I just have short arms...haha.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Great...I'm really looking forward to the next video. Actually I just purchased a Aeros ANT (on order and to arrive in a month or so) so I'm taking great interest in your videos. I've been flying various ultralights for a number of years and have owned three trikes in the past (the training videos help are helping me refresh my memory). Now I'm currently flying a PPG trike, and I love it...just have an itch for a flex-wing. Thanks!
@@stone8597 I really hope I am solo before your machine arrives. The videos take ages to edit but I'm just about keeping up. If only I didn't have a day job. You'll have to let me know what ANT is like.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Not yet Giles although I do have a trike for my paramotor, a few of the lads tup North have "turned" and we have a very skilled engineer who now makes them! I think to date 6 so far!
And the award for World’s Most Patient Instructor goes to...
I love this series of learning how to fly this. That’s so cool that that kid wrote to you!
Anthony, yes he is very patient with me but also let's me makes mistakes. Giving trust gives experience.
"don't use the rudder -you don't have one" best line ever from an instructor
Indeed. I use that line now😁.
Hi Giles, I'm watching this again as a refresher after a mediocre landing.
This has to be the most valuable video for learning and low experience Flex-wing flyers.
Thanks again, Blue.
Hi Blue, it was one of the reasons to vlog my journey. I was sure I wasn't the only one who was struggling. Glad it helped.
Another good lesson.....Forward....Fluid.....Flyby.......love it
Glad you are still enjoying them.
‘We’re still alive’ I think this comment alone is why I’m going to train with Jim!
Jim is a fantastic instructor. If it's flexwing, just check if Jim still teaches flexwing. I've been so lucky with all my instructors. Jim is so confidence inspiring and knowledgeable.
I've just had my second lesson in a flexwing aircraft, and your videos will definitely help me going forward. Keep up the good work.
I'm glad that the videos have helped. Keep me posted on how you are getting on, if you want to.
what a great feeling it is when you just " get it".
Hi Quantumss, it feels such a long time ago now. But yes, it was a great feeling and I still remember it now.
Thanks for the mention Giles 😮☺️☺️
My pleasure. You just need a twin seat now. I like 'Fly Away Home as well'.
Progress is evident.
Love this series.
I'm glad you are liking the series. I wasn't sure if people would. I'm making them as a bit of a reference but also to help others realise that you. Can't just jump in a Sub70 and fly, you need training, and hopefully save someone from an accident.
thanks so much for posting this series, these videos are very helpful and interesting!
I'm really glad they are helpful. They were a good foundation for my NPPL series. I'm guessing you are learning flexwing atm?
great video Giles, you're doing great, 7.07 relax, lol. we all been there. When you have your life in your own hands, It's difficult to relax. until you realize. The aircraft will fly itself most of the time . just like paramotoring, let it fly itself, Your tutor is very good, he seems to see what you're going to do with the bar and the rpm before you do it. look at the video again, you'll see you've nailed the takeoffs and touch n goes, they all seem natural , well done , its something i may get into next year
Yes, very true on the relaxing. This flight was the one that clicked for me. Next weeks flight ( no spoilers they are even ......) I keep having to remind myself, at the end of this flight, I still only had 4 hours and probably at best 12 landings. I'm so loving the flexwing style of flying and so looking forward to eventually flying my 'own' aircraft.
Great video, as always I learnt a lot from it. Thanks
It was a good learning experience.
Isn't it a wonderful feeling when things finally come together? Well done, Giles!
Zach, yes and I had my moment of elation at the end. I just want to keep it up now and improve on every flight. So much more to learn.
Nice work Giles! It just goes to show that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks... it just takes a little more time. I miss you bro, lets go fly soon.
Haha, indeed. But actually I've not had many hours in a flexwing so I think I'm doing OK. Loving this type of flying.
Really enjoying these videos. Great flying.
The beginning of my flexwing journey and I can honestly say, I've never looked back since.
Watching for tips 😊😊
Plenty of mistakes in this one Lee 😜.
Did my first day formal training, exhausting! I am at Lake Macquarie Airport NSW Aus, it is shortish with the sea on one side and the lake on the other. This is not a problem if the engine keeps going. The problem is high trees close to the north side of the strip, we had a north breeze, and so rota. Anybody with experience would not have a problem, I don't have experience... A very hard day, confidence is not high. Still watching hoping for the click.
Hi Blue, it does come, it took me a while, even 10 hours solo I was still making mistakes and not quite getting it right.. Oh wait, I'm still learning. Enjoy the journey, you just exchange a bucket full of luck for a bucket of experience.
Another awesome video!
Another interesting episode there Giles, thanks again for sharing your journey. Can’t wait to see you fly your own peabee.
Rab, I can't wait. Its been a long wait to this stage. But so much more to learn.
Fantastic as usual! Fluid, Flyby & Fun! Progression is very visible now! I can't wait to see you buzz over in your PB!
I'm so enjoying it now I can think a bit more. I love learning new things. It's been so much fun but more testing things ahead.
Another good one mate, it’s great to watch your progress and your confidence growing ... well done
I had a good instructor in a previous life. Thank you for the support.
You have been doing a great job learning flex wing flying. Keep up the good work.
Keith, thank you. I'm so enjoying flying something new. Just editing next weeks video, its a shame I see all the spoilers!!
Those last 2 landings were great Giles, well done! & Great video again!
Thanks Andy. I'm so happy with my progress. It's coming together nicely but I just wish the weather would play ball.
Awesome just awesome, always learning something new for
you and for myself, Thanks for the ride along
Thank you. More to come this year, we just need better weather than 2019 gave us.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Up here in Mid Canada its -15c and its going to be
Cold for the next 3 month, My trike is put away till spring, Waiting
for spring seems like a long time away.
@@gillesf6692 noooo. I suppose that's one good thing about the UK, the conditions mean we can fly pretty much all year round.
It's coming along very well Giles. It's really nice to see how your progressing through the journey. And I have noticed the concentration/nerves have dropped, I can see that through your facial expressions throughout the different episodes. Great work 👍🏻
Thank you Harry.. Yes I'm certainly feeling more relaxed. I just need a bit more good weather to help.
Very well done indeed, those landings are coming along nicely. This is a very different landing technique to what I learned but seriously useful on the longer runways and blustery conditions. It's amazing what you can learn from flying the length of the runway in terms of precise control of the aircraft, and if it touches down then call it a landing.
It was certainly a great technique. It's paid dividends for the next phase of my flying journey. The videos now are certainly showing how Jim's teaching has helped immensely.
Nicely done, you're doing great 👍
Thank you. Next episode, it's gets a little bit harder. Still fun but Jim starts to test me.
Epic stuff Giles, getting so much closer to that license :-) Your landings are looking so smooth now.
Gunter, the silly thing is, there is no licence for Sub 70. It's an extension of hang gliding. It's classed as a powered hang glider with wheels. Similar to the paratrikes.
BEST ONE YET! Even I learned a few things!
Come on David, what did you learn. It's great to get this sort of feedback.
Well done Giles, it seems to have clicked now, I remembered (the first time around) it all seemed to happen too fast, feeling behind the curve, then as it clicks, you described having more brain power, I found that time seem to slow allowing me to have more control and then confidence with landing. Awaiting the next instalment. Cheers
Paul, thank you. Yes, I suppose I'm seeing more as well. It's been so much fun.. But more to come.
Great progress!!! And you should be proud man! Those are not easy conditions to learn in. The last 2 landings were fantastic!
Leo, thank you so much. I really feeling it come together. More to come next week.
Well ... it's another BIG thumbs up from me ... defo getting smoother ... and I learned 'land the back wheels first' :-)... excellent Giles ..
Thanks Brian. It's certainly is stretching my skill level but I'm feeling more comfortable every flight. I love just taxiing out, no humping and dumping.. I feel the laziness coming on.
Great video GILES
Hi Plumbdog, these are great memories and such a great beginning to my flexwing flying path.
So amazing yours explanation, tanks a lot, i m from Brasil 🇧🇷
You are welcome!
You can see the progress nice work bud. 👊🏽
I can breath....... Cheers Blaise. Your last video was epic. I need to leave a comment.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thanks mate but Im sure you did! lol
Loving this series. I hope any of this sticks and helps me do the training?
My sub 70, Airborne V-Lite, is suffering post covid freight delays. It got made but had no engine for a couple of months, that turned up this week, good news! Great stuff, Oh! No propeller. 😥 Zen and the art of not yet flying...
Hi Blue, I hope it all comes together soon for you. I really enjoyed all my training. You'll have to let me know how you get on.
It's when I stop breathing you wanna worry haha! Dark humour is the best
Jim's humour is brilliant.
Ahhh, same place as me, touch n go's, I have pretty much nailed take off's but holding off and flaring or rounding out spot on is eluding me at tho mo ... very close to nailing it, thanks for the vid. all the best.
It's taken me a while but I'm there. The flyby bit really helped me. And flaring later to be lower. I'm enjoying the learning process.
Not an ideal day LOL , your last few landings were beautiful. Congratulations! 👍😎 I too like practicing landings & appreciate a nice one. Landing over the other aircraft would make me so so nervous.
Hi Doug, thanks. Did you get the message I sent today reference the headset? I like to get landings right so next video should be interesting as well.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Yes I did Giles, just slow with a reply. Thank you so much. I had to watch your video first. LOL Every one of my instructors has said takeoffs are optional, landings are mandatory. I need to practice and be able to land like a pro because there is no pause or reset button in the air. Thanks for the link to the song, that is perfect! Your instructor is great. 😊
Hi there just found you on TH-cam. It’s fun watching your training videos your a lot like I am, wanting it to be perfect on landing every time. I have 30 hrs instruction in. Six hours of solo time. I believe I’ll be learning for a long time. Keep up the great work and stay safe... I have a few of my flights posted as well.
Thanks for watching. Yes I do like to get it just right. I think I'll be doing that for a long time. What is your end game, NPPL, etc?
Sorry not sure what NPPL stands for? BTW my name is Gino. Nice to meet you.
@@fpvflyby6855 HI Gino, in the UK we have several ways of flying microlight aircraft. One is called National Private Pilots Licence. It covers aircraft that are above 70kgs in weight. The PeaBee I have now solo'd on, requires no licence. I made an assumption, my apologies, that because of the hours you had, you already had a NPPL.
Oh I see. In the States to fly an (ELSA) Experimental Light Sport Aircraft Two seater you have to have a Sport Pilot License. FAA Minimum 15 hours flight instruction, Knowledge Exam and then an Oral Practical exam and Check ride. With the Sport Pilot Lic I can fly a passenger, Fly during daylight hours up to 10 thousand feet. VFR flight rules apply. I am going to buy the cable that will allow me to record my voice in my headset similar to how you can. I found that reviewing my flights has help me as well be a better pilot.
@@fpvflyby6855 OK, that makes sense now. I've found that making the videos has helped my learning and evaluation no end.
Love these videos and great to see your progression :) Anyway, I'll leave you with your broom handle in the living room :D
Thanks for following. Yes, it sounds daft but it's worked.
“You can always go around”,
Unless your a hang glide pilot, then you better pull it together before you touch down! 😂
Indeed, I flew gliders, and paragliders but with an engine, gives you more op3, the song is quite funny as well, just put it in the search bar😁.
Yes for us its the song would be:
One way or the other your going down
Best you don't smack into the ground
Even worse you'll find a tree 🌳🌲🌴 😅🤣😂
A thing I learned about wind a few years ago "The wind always backs as you get near to the ground", so a right cross wind will reduce and left cross wind will increase. So as a tail dragger pilot right (cross wind) is good, left is hard.
Yes, that a really good point, thank you for point it out. I was just happy to be on the centre line and not thumping down.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I am always happy to be on the centre line. Although it is even better to get there smoothly :-)
You are progressing well and most of all look like you are enjoying it, which is the whole point.
Hi Giles, Love your videos. Now your landings are looking perfect … wondering if it is worth asking Jim about simulating a final approach over trees? A few places I land at have a line of trees 150-300m before the threshold, or to one side. When it is breezy you get a lot of turbulence off them and therefore require more height and a steeper approach … just a thought … otherwise you're looking like you've got the landing sorted!!! Nice one!
Paul, thank you. In a later video there are some trees involved. My last video has some smooth landings and a flopper one..haha.
Another brilliant episode Giles - don't want these to finish! Don't know about Cessnas, but even paramotor rounding out height is miles too much for a PeaBee. Sometimes you can feel the grass scratching your bum!
Haha, I hope you didn't fall out for the grass to be scratching your bum. I have a few more flights to edit Dave so don't worry. Its all the emergencies next. That is definitely 2-3 more. I'd like these to be a useful reference video series rather than just for entertainment. I hope they come across that way.
Ha the instructor said it. Your a control freak:) Relax man:)).... The plane doesn't need you!! LOL
Forward, fluid and Flyby. Practice practice and practice some more. Well done Giles.
Sandy
Haha, yes I know. But I'm so enjoying flexwing flying and learning to relax more. More to come next week Sandy.
Nice one giles its all looking sweet , how many lessons before you can go solo .
Thank you Wayne.
There is no lesson number specifically. There are a number of requirements to be covered which the BHPA have designed into their conversions syllabus. It can vary depending on how quickly you. Can pick it up. As a guy said to me recently.. Your first crash is normally more expensive than the lesson. Unlike paramotoring, you don't go solo until you are deemed ready from the guy in the back.
Your instructor is amazing! Who is that guy? Is he the chap that finally got Anthony Woodward to land well in Propellerhead the book, if not he. Should be writing his own book 👌👏👏👏
Hi Heli Handler, Jim Greenshields was my instructor in this video series and yes a complete Legend. Have a look at Somerset Microlights in TH-cam. It was a shame I could learn more with Jim when I went on to my NPPL, Jim didn't have access to a flexwing at that to. I'll have to look up the book, thank you for mentioning it.
Hi....i just wanted to thank you for your great videos on your learning process. Your attitude has been commendable. I have been taking trike lessons on and off for over 2 years now and only accumulating about 16 hours. My sporadic lesson schedule has really hurt my learning process particularly landings. I just can't seem to get them right and have considered pursuing other interests. I feel however that if I can just overcome the landing process, I can see this through to getting my flying certificate. I just wanted to ask you what you practiced, thought about, and really concentrated on to help master your landings. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi Todd, I really struggled with landings also. Having the camera footage, especially from the side really help me analyse where I was going wrong. My instructor taught me low powered approach ( not sure what your instructor/s are getting you to fly), but it allowed me to aim at a point, then transition to a flat powered flyby, 1-2 ft, then off the power and then stop it landing. Forward, flow flyby. I was really tense in the beginning but learning to be fluid on the bar is key. Landing is energy management, be it in a glider or a 747. The Flexwings just run out of the energy really quickly, my PeaBee more so. Once the bar goes forward, it never goes back ( I do try, I'm not perfect). I do admit I spent time with a broom handle, sitting in front of the TV with landings and physically landing holding the bar. in my living room. I appreciate this is a long reply and I genuinely hope it helps. I hope the other videos help as well. I'm still learning and I still get it wrong, it's all on camera.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thanks for quick reply and advice. My next lesson is monday and will all be landing practice. Happy flying!
Good video, I'm having my first lesson next week in a mircolight and I was wondering what is the ideal air speed for landing.thanks
Hello Do it my Self, this will all be covered by your instructor. Good luck with the lessons.
I did maybe two or 3 power on landings Like that during my training. All the rest were close in patterns, power off when Abeam the numbers, base to final no power. It's a steep approach in a two seater.
Hi Ed, its all about tools in the box for when you need them. Sometimes I just like a nice powered approach. :)
I’m going through my training at the moment Giles, and I completely get what you mean about the brain capacity thing…!
HI Rab, you really are going through the videos again aren't you.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 yeah man… 😊😊
Haha Clive is gunna have an expensive Christmas 😂
Indeed but she will have the best childhood ever.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Absolutely!
Good to see you progress with the landings. Hearing all the radio chatter reminds me I have my FRTOL course in a few weeks. Yikes
Chris, that's one thing I don't have to worry about. I have an old CAA PPL (A) with the old RT license that is valid for life. I just need to get my ofcom license for the hand held.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Great to share your training Giles. Pedantic mode (sorry) shouldn't it be '.. departing 22' rather than 'taking off'
@@Paramoteurpilot you are correct and I agree but I was following the procedure that everyone was using including my instructor. My RT is a bit rusty but it's coming back slowly.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Your RT is fine as shown in the RAFA40 vids. Just being a bit pedantic on the terminology for the benefit of newbies to the RT, there are so many correct terms to learn to use. Safe flying.
@@Paramoteurpilot thank you. I like to get things right. We should never stop learning and aspiring to be better pilots.
Fly like a girl.Let that bar move around a bit.Dance with it and let the wing lead.Until the last ten seconds.Then you take over and show her how it's done.When you get it it right on a P&M trike it's almost a three point landing.Love my GT450!
I'm getting there. I am letting the bar dance, I might not be obvious. I'd be knackered if I tried to control all the oscillating. It's starting to come together. More next week.
Hi I am having lessons at west Lancs microlight school. I have a sub 70. I am having trouble with my landings I keep bouncing as I land. It’s driving me mad 😡
Hi Ian, I hope you are enjoying your journey. Landings are the hardest and most frustrating part to get, but once it clicks, you are set for life. I'm sure you'll find a lot of my other content where I'm bouncing around a bit as well. Welcome to the channel as well.
Please indicate the total weight of the drone and the engine power. Thank you
Drone? It's a microlight. If you Google P&M Quik it will give you more information for any further questions you might have. I hope that helps.
Maybe you mentioned this, and sorry if you did, can you please tell me why you lean forward? Is it to give you more flexibility in your arms, or is it to bring your weight more forward in the trike for balance. Thanks.
It's so I can actually get the bar fully forward to fully flare. I'm a bit short and my instructor mentioned to me that u should never have my arms locked out, so to achieve this I have to lean forward. It also allows me greater fine control as I can't achieve this by moving my body at the end. So by me pre leaning forward, I get full bar movement a and not lock my arms out. It seems to have worked.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thanks...that explains it...I thought it might be something like that.
@@stone8597 I actually add it in on intro of this week video ;). I felt if you had asked the question that others might be thinking it also. I just have short arms...haha.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Great...I'm really looking forward to the next video. Actually I just purchased a Aeros ANT (on order and to arrive in a month or so) so I'm taking great interest in your videos. I've been flying various ultralights for a number of years and have owned three trikes in the past (the training videos help are helping me refresh my memory). Now I'm currently flying a PPG trike, and I love it...just have an itch for a flex-wing. Thanks!
@@stone8597 I really hope I am solo before your machine arrives. The videos take ages to edit but I'm just about keeping up. If only I didn't have a day job. You'll have to let me know what ANT is like.
Topman Giles
Thank you Quinton. Are you still tempted by the dark side then?
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Not yet Giles although I do have a trike for my paramotor, a few of the lads tup North have "turned" and we have a very skilled engineer who now makes them! I think to date 6 so far!