Flexwing flying (Peabee Nanolight) - Stretching my legs

[@AnthonyVella]

I want to practice landings for an entire day with that thing! I could also watch a video of that ALL DAY! 😉😉

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It's the perfect machine for bashing the circuit.

[@robstewart5267]

Thank you so much for the videos Giles! Your marvellous attitude towards safely developing new found skills is so refreshing. I enjoy flying a QuikR and an Aeros ANT (with Fox 13TL wing), so very similar trikes to those in your posts. All the very best, and stay safe over there. 11 degrees C top temperature in a very cold start to winter in this part of southern Australia, so enjoy your summer!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Rob, thank you. I want to be an old pilot, not a bold pilot. I'm just enjoying being back in the skies. This week's video is a good one. I really stretch my little PeaBee legs.. Which do you prefer to fly, the Ant or the QuikR?

[@WiltshireMan]

Welldone Giles, we are all learning especially when it comes to flying. I find the challenge's flight presents to me keeps me invigorated. It is essential for life....Without challenges life is not so interesting

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I agree, I love learning new things.

[@wrdturkey]

That looked like a pretty stiff crosswind. You did good.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Thank you. It was certainly a sporty landing.

[@natural9743]

Those landings were great especially after not flying for some time

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

The landings have been coming along, I just need more time in the saddle now.

[@CentreofGravityUK]

Yowsers... that windsock at the end of your vid looked like it was about to snap off the pole! Great vid. Thanks for taking us along for lunch :)

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It was a bit of a switch. At least I didn't break anything. I think this is where your trike is better suited, it weighs a lot more.

[@donshields4470]

Great flight!! I enjoyed going with you.. Greetings from Georgia, USA.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello from the UK.

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

Looked a little rock and roll but glad you were having fun! Loved the de-brief and a good take away for everyone to know their limits.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Its probably from a work habit, work out what went well and what elements can be improved. Never stop learning.

[@Robbo1966]

Great job, looked like 2 pretty spot on flights. Returning to your own airstrip to see the windsock 90°, no stress you handled it got down safely job done

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Thanks Paul. I'm taking it slowly. Stay tuned for next week, I really stretch my legs.

[@areyoumad4it]

Giles, I’m new to the channel and loving your videos. Have you been to Compton Abbas? Well worth a visit

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Sam and welcome to my channel. Thank you for your kind words. I would like to visit Compton Abbas, it on my list, and now I have the fuel capacity to get there, just, it's definitely somewhere to go.

[@huffpappy]

Nice flight, I love the English countryside. I was stationed at RAF Bentwaters/REF Woodbridge in Suffolk 1978-1980. I wonder if they can be flown into? Anyhow, when I read the comments on your videos, the voice in my head always takes on an English accent. I find that terribly amusing! Cheers mate.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Sam, I am from that side of the country and have been to RAF Bentwaters when I was in the Scouts, late 80's. Lovely part of the country.

[@vauxscott]

What a trip!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I have a better one next week. :) Keep safe up there Scott, you'll be flying soon.

[@LeoFPV]

Awesome stuff, Peabee looks like a blast to fly

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It's certainly a different sort of flying. Paramotoring does give more flexibility.

[@miguelantonio7135]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Paramotor can land in a 30 meters normal terrain. A nano trike still need at least 150 meters flat surface. That is the biggest advantage of paramotor it's like a helicopter that burn a fraction of the fuel.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

And this is hopefully what I was trying to get across, they are different. They do different things and that is why I like both. Although I never need more than 50 meters for the PeaBee on ground roll out.

[@miguelantonio7135]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 But 50 meters is when you touch terrain until stop? Or with approach contact with terrain and stop?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Yes the touch down and stop, there is no way I could do that. With my Hadron I can't come in like that either. From 50 ft up it tskes 120 meters to a full stop in light conditions. As I've said, I'm not saying one is better, just different.

[@markjohns4696]

Hi Giles... I’m a new subscriber to your channel. I’m an airline pilot in the UAE but have recently taken up paramotoring. It’s not my first foray into flex wing, I used to hang glide 30 years ago in Sussex but that’s another story. Quick question, I notice you often visit airfields and make use of the RT ( looks like you have an Airband ). I notice you are using a personal call sign, what are the regs, are you allowed to make one up or did you have to apply for it? I assume that you need an RT Licence for visiting Licence airfields right? Keep the vids coming, I’m enjoying them and like your honesty.👍..Mark

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Mark, yes I am using an Airband and yes I do hold a RT license. In the CAP 413 it makes reference to call signs for aircraft such as Air Cadet aircraft that don't have G regulations. I have over the years used non standard callsigns to Swanwick, RAF units, civilian ATC units with a unique call sign and there has been no issues. The 413 was written around all aircraft having a G Reg or a flight number. I feel its a grey area but I'd rather follow the near Air Training Corps convention of letters and Numbers.

[@markjohns4696]

Golf Foxtrot 22 .. Thanks Giles, I’d had a look through CAP 413 and not really found anything specific so was being lazy really asking you. As it happens my UK home is quite close to you near Wellington and I’m occasionally up at Dunkeswell where my wife and I have a share in a PA28.. I’m flying a Maverick with an MY20 under a Roadster 3-26m in Dubai. Might catch up one day somewhere, cheers for the info, just got to chose a suitable call sign now.

[@chrsfrwll]

Nice flying Giles 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I have a better video for next week. Stay tuned ;)

[@chrsfrwll]

Golf Foxtrot 22 Was thinking of joining the vlogging scene but my old GPHero 3 (a) doesn’t last more than a few minutes and (b) looks rubbish on playback. Time for a new camera.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@chrsfrwll My wing camera is only a 3 Plus, but I am using an external battery pack to keep it going. The 6 and 7 I have to shut down to save battery.

[@flybe146]

Fantastic video Giles I really really do love them puts a smile on my ugly repulsive face when I see your video listed in my notifications. Best of all was that attitude you took this time when you said after landing back "not the prettiest landing but I'm down and nothing is broken" as I said before that is the perfect attitude to take i.e don't fiddle with it once your safe and the aircraft is secure. (Oh! and not a dodgy brick in site this time) LOL

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I know you don't like the backdrop, sorry it's staying..haha. It was certainly a day to take the first landing and be on the ground. I'm feeling a little bit more dialed into the Peabee. Because it is so much lighter than the Explorer it taken a little longer for me to become accustomed to the flare. I'm happy now. Bring on the rest of the season and keep on learning. Next weeks is a cracking video, if I do say so myself. :)

[@flybe146]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 All your videos are cracking Giles and I mean that mate!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@flybe146 you'll like next week's video.

[@GregAnthonyHarris]

Great stuff. I’m looking forward to touring the old airfields when I’m back. Maybe we could get a group together and make a day of it!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

That sounds like an epic plan.

[@clippedwing-bensmith1614]

Lovely flights Giles! Did the trim adjustments work to your advantage? Tricky approach on your second landing, looked a bit more wind than you usually fly in! Good call on knowing the margin now! Honest debrief at the end too!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I had to use the last trim adjustment, but that will be evident in the next video. It was certainly windy, 9 mph almost crosswind....spicy.

[@clippedwing-bensmith1614]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 handled like a champ!

[@flyingkub]

You can always go around, DO NOT feel pressure to land off every approach. Your limits my grow a bit with experiance but good to know what they are for you, not like to have wind speed given by ATC, so a good wind sock that you know is required. Good to stretch your legs. Funny to listen to your in flight chat, could see your thinking was very much like my own, during my first flight.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Yes, I agree on the point of I can always go around. I was balancing my need to get down with always just putting my foot down and waiting for the perfect conditions. If I don't commit I won't learn. I'd had barely 10 hours on the machine at this point. Just happy to be flying.

[@flyingkub]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 WImp out and get it right rather than force yourself to a limit. I always look at it this way if I go around I am having another circuit to gain experiance. Just because it can be done, is not an instruction to do. I have seen aircraft that the pilot should have gone around but forced the aircraft onto the ground, the aircraft do not normaly get any more hour on them! Okay so I am a wimp.

[@PARANOOB]

Great little vid mate, two good landings as well. 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Yes, I was surprised that I had 2 good landings. It glassed off about 30 minutes after I landed.

[@PARANOOB]

"Yay! I didn't crash!"

[@asquaddie]

Another awesome video - well done for getting to know your limits too. What was the strength on the cross landing?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It was 9 mph almost across. I did think about waiting a bit but the met was showing it to increase and this direction was the main wind. I came in at an angle to try and reduce the cross wind component. Nothing broken and experience gained.

[@fair_weather_biker]

What does Sub 70 training cost please? I’m currently paramotor training but have developed a knee issue which pending an appointment with my consultant next week, could need surgery and provide issues going forwards

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Paul, there are a number of videos on my channel (play lists) that will help understand that training required. I only mention this because everyone will need differing amounts of lessons to get to a safe solo standard. In short the lessons will be a microlight lesson. The video recently with Mark covers a lot of details that might help.

[@brianlloyd4796]

You should take a trip to Halton👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Brian, thanks for watching, why Halton? Just curious.

[@brianlloyd4796]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Hi Giles, I did my technical training at Halton and it holds a few memories. We held an air show there in 1990 and a Vulcan did a display, unforgettable! It would be nice to see the area again. I’m living and working in Dubai now so I haven’t got the opportunity to fly down there.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I did a series of charity flights to raise money for the RAF Association called RAFA 40 and we finished at RAF Halton. You might enjoy these kzbin.info/aero/PLylmYIm2niE6J6xZWdbt_rJ7XJqVsIeD3

[@kevchilton908]

Great video Giles 👌 What crosswind limit did you decide on as a go, no-go for future flights?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Having a 9 Mph 90 degree crosswind limit was almost too much for this light machine at my skill level. It might not be obvious but I started to roll. My left wheel came off the ground. Pulling down on the wing only made it worse so I steered away and scrubbed off the speed with my feet. 9 mph into wind would be fine, I've flown in that before, just not completely cross. I'd rather be safe than bend anything.

[@kevchilton908]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 That's very helpful, thank you for your comprehensive reply 👍

[@javiercejalvo3093]

How much does it cost, please, I'm looking for a nonolihgt like this, it's one option other option is aeros ant-70 depent of price. Thank you.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

The PeaBee is about £10k depending on specification. Drop Flylight a message to ask for their current prices. I hope that helps.

[@captclivemason]

Cool

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

And you got a mention. :)

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Good vid 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Sorry Patrick, not sure how i missed your comment.

[@mavigogun]

With so much runway available, why so close to the road and hedge? Hit the downflow surrounding a thermal, and thin margins evaporate.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Because the Peabee just doesn't want to come down, the bar was fully in. I fly from this site all the time and know well. It was overcast and very little thermic activity. If I did start to sink, I'd just put the power on, absolutely no issue whatsoever.

[@mavigogun]

Golf Foxtrot 22, planning on engine performance is not a plan- it’s a hope. Engine failure is more apt when performance is demanded after low-rev cooling- failure on approach when a slowed engine is suddenly spurred into action is a classic mode of failure. For sure, conditions can’t be judged from this side of the monitor- I did not intend to speak merely to this day, this time, but the risk of established habit and expectations. About a month ago, you said you were relatively new to flex wings, looking for feedback; generally speaking, new pilots under estimate potential for mishap and over estimate their capacity to respond. That may not and need not be you. Conditions that can only be judged from this side of the screen by a few indicator in a video are uncertain; when seen before, not mentioning potential consequences would be a disservice.

[@Robbo1966]

@@mavigogun Could you explain in simple english, im intrigued but I couldnt follow your point? thanks

[@budipirang2694]

Wpw very good

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Budi, I'm glad you liked it.

[@brianlloyd4796]

Nothing wrong with going around

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Agreed, and that is exactly what Jim and my current instructors have all been saying. You can always go around 😁

[@felipevaltierra1093]

No sirve

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

What doesn't work?