20th June Paris: The adventure begins
The idea of this trip dates back to a year ago when on a flying holiday in India Francois proposed to Gwen in the air. Back at Native Place they told us that we had…
Paragliding at Bir Billing Tales – 5
Today I flew for more than two hours. My vario was now sounding me out but since I never paused to look down at the screen I had no clue as to my exact height…
Paragliding at Bir Billing – 4
Today’s hour long flight was a triumph. Thermalling can grow on you- it takes a fine awareness that is challenging, absorbing and exciting. My variometer was acting up and remained silent for most of the…
Paragliding at Bir Billing – 3
Had a flight on the 22nd and the 23rd – a little bit of thermalling over the house thermal and then heading out to the landing field. I’m pleased with my progress but have a…
Paragliding at Bir-Billing – 2
Woke up early and was pleasantly surprised to see what seemed to be a party of pied rather large paradise flycatcher like birds gliding excitedly from one tree to another. Still haven’t identified them but…