Flying General Skills test - Flexwing microlight - Pilots Licence

The short version - General Skills Test - NPPL
This is the video most of my subscribers and followers have been waiting for. This is the short edit of my General Skills Test. Shelley, my examiner, was very kind to allow me to video and release these 2 versions of my skills test. It a very short and extremely edited version so please accept that some aspects, checks and some maneuvers have been removed
Kit and equipment that i use for my Vlogs:
I'm flying a Quantum with a Q1 wing and using MIcroAvionics UL 100 headset.
My PeaBee radio and communications set up is:
ICARO Solar X Helmet with MicroAvionics PM100 (Vlog modified by MicroAviconics)
www.microavion...
My Airband radio ( I have the appropriate Licences) is :
www.microavion...
Camera and Microphones:
Flight Briefing room
Sony HX300 and a ICE BLUE microphone
Flying cameras
GoPro 3+, GP6 and 7.
Insta360 X one
Flying Clothing:
FlyKandy Jacket and trousers
OZEE flying suit and 30seven gloves or RAB ski gloves

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I feel my flexwing journey has only just begun. Like passing your driving test, the learning starts when you pass. I can't thank the Airways team enough for their guiding hand on my quest to get my pilots licence.

[@justharryjohnson7250]

Congratulation Giles. The hard work has payed off. Well done. We all knew you would smash it

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Harry, yes it was worth the effort in the end. I've really enjoyed learning something new ( the flexwing side), to expand my aircraft types.

[@WiltshireMan]

BLOODY WELLDONE Congratulations Giles. Welldone.........

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Sandy, yes. It's been a fantastic journey. I can't wait to get back in the air. You might like the extended version as well. More funny moments.

[@alwatt9367]

Brilliant Giles. Excellent video. Great advert for flying

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Al, that's very kind of you. I just hope they are useful to anyone that is looking to try out flexwing flying.

[@paulmcmahon2034]

Absolutely brilliant Giles. I really enjoyed that.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Sir, that is an honour to get such a compliment from a man of your experience.

[@sam18529]

Congratulations Giles!!! Well done!!!👏👏

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Sam, thank you. It's been a fantastic journey with more fun and games to come.

[@DanSmithBK]

Congratulations Giles!! Great news!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Cheers Dan, it's been a fantastic journey, and the learning has only just begun.

[@TomGarner4505]

Congratulations Giles, nicely done!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Cheers Tom. At least I can start flying more machines now.

[@flybe146]

Aww, mate!! I am super, super pleased for you Giles, I really am very very well done but I had absolutely no doubt you would pass as all us subscribers on this channel all had a quiet whip-round and gave that lovely lady examiner a few "bob" to pass you LOL!!! As for the shout-out for that dodgy brickwork, I still think it's yours and you took a pic of it to make out it's a professional photograph!! Seriously though Giles, thank you, for that mate and I can not wait to see more of your flying I love it!!!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I hoped it would make you smile. Yes, mode adventures planned, just need to be ae to get out now. Its been a fantastic journey, made extra special by the team at Airways.

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

Congrats Giles! Very well done indeed!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Dan, thank you. I'm sure you'll be appearing in future content.

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

@Golf Foxtrot 22 I hope so 😄

[@paramotorman]

Well done Giles. So happy for you. Lots of work gone into not only the flying but sharing with us. Thanks and see you soon

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Alan, yes its been a huge effort in the editing to keep the content coming, but its still fun. Yes looking forward to bringing the PeaBee back to Davidstow, when the world settles down a bit.

[@helimed01]

Well done shipmate. Shame the sound went. Something about piss poor preparation...... Looking forward to tomorrows full version. Great that you are going to continue recording the upcoming 'adventure'. Hopefully I will be able to drop in on you in the coming spring. XX

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

You can only get so many electrons in a battery pack. I'm sure we could sort something out and the famour HeliMed01 can appear in a video.

[@GregAnthonyHarris]

Well done brother superb achievement both in the task itself and the documenting of it! First class!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Greg, thank you for all your help. The hints and tips on editing have been so helpful.

[@hwamblan]

Fantastico! Many congrats Giles, I've really enjoyed your journey and learnt so much besides. Great to see your cockpit dance!!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

The cockpit dance was completely impromptu. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@markatmicro5091]

An amazing journey, congratulations once more from your Airways family

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

The whole Airways team certainly made me feel so very welcome, and the occasional 'hug' when required. The real learning starts now as they say.

[@vauxscott]

Hard work pays off!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It certainly does.

[@iuliu979]

Congrats!! Verry happy for you! Today i just finished all paperwork for my licence, in 2 weeks max i will get my hands on it. Happy flying!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Wow, congratulations also. A slight saga on my paperwork (due to legacy CAA licence) but it did eventually get sorted.

[@christophersanders3112]

Congratulations Giles

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Christopher, thank you and I hope you enjoy the video tomorrow and Friday.

[@BenAtkinsonVideos]

Awesome work Giles!! Excellent video and nicely done on that skills test 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I have your video as an inspiration. It was just a shame I lost the sound at the end.

[@johnnylovesannie]

Nicely done!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Thank you.

[@robswift5693]

Congratulations 🎉 Giles, loved the happy dance at the end. Well deserved.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Rob, yes it was a very childish but happy dance indeed.

[@InducedBank]

Super happy for you :) well done!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It's been great to finally get the test video out there. Thank you.

[@plumbdog1964]

Well done GILES

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I actually quite enjoyed the GST. The beginning of the New Peabee as well...more fuel.

[@clearprop]

I'm absolutely chuffed to bits for you! 👏👍 Great stuff - I'm looking forward to the extended version tomorrow. Congrats to you, Giles - here's to kitting up the PeaBee and getting some serious adventures going. 😎

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Dan, that means a lot. It's been a brilliant journey. But as you know, the learning never really stops.

[@clearprop]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Very true - and acknowledging that fact is always the view of good, safe, capable pilots. Here's to extra freedoms for you in 2021 (hopefully as I stagger into the air on a paramotor).

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Dan, you'll have now issues, it's just a different set of muscles to train.

[@AZC1949]

Congratulations on passing your Flight Skills Exam! Looking forward to the “long” version and all of the future, no longer sub-70, adventures. The very best to you, Giles!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Zach, yes, end of Sub 70, but the PeaBee will still be part of my adventures. I have a little more lockdown content left.

[@DougBow96]

Watched to the end - love the celebration. Congratulations! Looking forward to your new adventures.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Doug, you have the extended version to look forward to tomorrow. 😁

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It's the little things that can have the most magic effect. I was slightly elated.

[@DougBow96]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Ha ha, I'll have to brew extra coffee :D

[@DougBow96]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 LOL, slightly elated. You are so proper. Happy for you & glad we could ride along with you during the exam.

[@flyikarus8023]

Congratulations Giles and thanks for sharing, followed you all the way.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Many thanks Fly Icarus. Its been a wonderful journey. Maybe I should have a look at a C42 😁.

[@clippedwing-bensmith1614]

I have thoroughly enjoyed the ride! Huge congratulations Giles! You worked so hard for this 😊

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Ben, thank you so much. That means a lot to me. Hopefully you won't be too bored during tomorrow nights video. 😁

[@philiplegrange8155]

Congratulations!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Philip, thank you and I wish you all the best with your progress.

[@johannesvandenbergh9563]

Awesome video, thanks a lat!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Johannes, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@BrianTurboT]

Nicely done Giles :-)

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I hope you enjoy both videos Brian.

[@neilfox4721]

Excellent

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Neil, thanks. The skies have opened up just a little bit more for me.

[@chrsfrwll]

Nice one Giles and congratulations. Looking forward to the full edit.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Chris, I hope you are well. Yes, I'll just be releasing it with out the splash posting.

[@rabcameron1676]

Congratulations Giles, well done on passing the GST..!😊😊

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Rab, I hope it was too much late night viewing for you. There is another one tonight. :)

[@thermaljumper]

Awesome 👏

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Cheers Jamie.

[@FLYNRYAN1978]

Congrats !!!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Thank you. I can't wait to get back in the air again.

[@Paramoteurpilot]

You've pulled your first bird Giles, well done!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Thanks for the congratulations. She is married with a family.

[@SG-ig2qo]

Congrats! 😃

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Thank you.

[@trev.lee.adventure]

That brought back memories. Well done Giles 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Trev, thank you.

[@bearpilotuk]

Congratulations 👏 I knew you would do it 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Kevin, many thanks for following. Keep an eye out for tomorrow night if you are a subscriber. :)

[@bearpilotuk]

I certainly am and have been for a long time. I’ve watched all of your videos. I look forward to the next one 👍

[@natural9743]

I was never in doubt. Congrats!! 🍾🥂

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Natural9, I really hope the videos do it justice. Lots more detail in the second edit, however this one will give a good flavour.

[@grahamskinner6282]

Many congratulations !!! Welcome to the club !!!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Stay tuned for tomorrow and Friday.

[@thpxs0554]

Really good video. I only got to doing circuits before jumping over to PPG ( which is on lockdown ☹️) but seeing this makes me think about going back to flex. Or do both. !

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've come from PPG/PG as well and I'm not sure with my Peabee that I will go back. I hope we can all fly again soon.

[@thpxs0554]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 yes, hope so. I did my solo PPG at membury in September then it all got stopped. I’ve bought an old bailey and got a wing on the way, hope it’s not all wasted money. Thanks for the reply

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@thpxs0554 I miss my old Bailey. Cracking engines.

[@thpxs0554]

Golf Foxtrot 22 ..mine is a V2 with 2 “swan necks”, for the carabiners, did you find the arms got in the way or was yours a later model with straighter arms.?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@thpxs0554 I had the V5S on the Matrix frame. It'd the one I used on my coast to coast flight. (joke.. There is a video on that one)

[@flyingkub]

Love the Dad dance with the news. Sorry I am so late watching this but work and Project X work (plus video editing has taken up a lot of my time).

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Algy, I know life takes over. Yes the 'dad' dancing was completely impromptu but I was somewhat excited and elated. 😁

[@flyingkub]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I don't blame you one bit. I am just so British that my instructor thought I might have failed when I walked in after my GST.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@flyingkub I always remember Jim saying in my Peabee lessons that it was unBritish to get excited. I was just so happy. It was like I'd just passed my PPL all over again from 1996 and I was 17 years old.

[@flyingkub]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I didn't get existing when I got my PPL the 1st time. I would say thought I was just as happy to be given the privilege of flight again.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@flyingkub that is a very valid way to look at it, its a privilege.

[@tblservices4076]

Congratulations! I'm in the process of training for my flexwing trike Sport Pilot certificate in the US (in a P&M Quantum) and have enjoyed following along on your journey. It's been both entertaining and informative. Thank you for posting these videos. By chance would you be able to share some of the checklists and pneumonics you use? Some I'm familiar with, but others not and I'd like to see if I may want to start incorporating some of them. Thanks.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi there, I'm glad they are helping, I hope the extended video today is just as helpful and good luck with your Sports Pilots Licence. If you let me know the lists you don't know and I will fill in the blanks to help.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Patrick, its been a wonderful journey. Not quite winter here but it is getting cold now.

[@gobstoppa1633]

you were awful, freda was amazing""... im just jealous really. MINT" cheers.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Michael, it was a great experience. Thank you for watching.