How could I MISS this - Huge mast at Belle Vue Airfield.

[@freebiker2765]

Hi Giles. It was good to chat to you last week. I finally got round to seeing this video - nice one! Yes - it's really strange that we can see where we plan to land, yet have to wait quite a while before arriving at it!! Having spoken to the owner, Truro airfield seems secure for the future and our new sub-70 group (South West Subbies) are lined up to help with some TLC jobs next week. Maybe next year you'll be able to come down to see it for yourself! Cheers John

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi John, yes it was great catching up on the phone. Awesome news on the airfield as well. I'll try and get down to you.

[@blue_beephang-glider5417]

Yes, I too am envious of your land-outs. Trees and power-lines are common. When hang-gliding over the same area with the exact same wing, I'm un-worried because you do the bird like stop flare then. put it on you shoulder and walk. Great looking scenery, nice flight 😎👍.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Blue, I start looking for fields near roads and an exit now so if the inevitable happens, I know I can get the aircraft out. I'm sure there are worse problems to have while flying in the UK. How often do you get out to fly?

[@InducedBank]

Ah, back over home turf again! Lovely flight!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It was nice to be flying back home, yet fly somewhere new.

[@ianimg1043]

Nice flight Giles and great to see you still enjoying your PeaBee

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Ian, it just looks after itself, so I just point it in the right direction.

[@ShortField]

Great video Giles very enjoyable.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Cheers Terry, it was a great flight meeting some wonderful pilots. Apparently the runway is much improved now, this was literally the first cut of the year.

[@PAPilot53]

The Fresh Prince reference alone merits a like! I enjoy your "adventure" videos. Thank you!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Thomas, I thought it was worth including :)

[@NatJB]

As always, this is a great way to stop work for a bit and indulge. Great video mate!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Nat, It was a nicely little trip out. I'm glad I helped break up the day.

[@gedstokes4832]

Great video Giles. Only this morning I was wondering when your next video would arrive. What lovely weather and beautiful scenery. I’m looking forward to flying my Adam. 👍👍😎

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Ged, I'm sure you are not farm from achieving your next dream. We make dreams happen.😁

[@gedstokes4832]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thanks Giles I do hope so.

[@kevchilton908]

That looked a great little flight and a lovely looking airstrip at Belle Vue, Giles👌🏻

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Kevin, they have cleared up the grass, it had literally had its first cut of the year. I think I'll be heading back soon.

[@peterkelseyferryair2396]

Hi Giles, That Mast is Big !!!!! I have seen it very closely when I was doing a rather spirited beat up of the Strip in the Chairmans Skyranger ;-) ( I guess you must have spoken with Mike Gregory to get PPR? ) Mike was a customer of Micro Maintenance when they tidied up G-EGGZ for him

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Unfortunately Mike is ill, I spoke to Lynn. Until about 5 miles away I couldn't see it, the novelty of bright sunshine.

[@LetsGoFlying]

What a lovely little flight. I miss flying around the south west. Definitely need to get back down that way very soon!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It makes flying fun and easy, no real airspace to worry about and coastlines that let you know where you are at all times. I'm sure you'll be back this way visiting Jim's new airstrip soon.

[@tomcoryell]

Hi Nick. I enjoy your videos.

[@LetsGoFlying]

@@tomcoryell thank you!

[@NicholasStreet]

Good to see you’re still flying the Adam and not just belting around in the Nine.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Nick, I couldn't give up the Peabee, it just makes flying fun and so easy. The NiNE has its spice but the ADAM wing just has its place.

[@clearprop]

Great to see you back in the PeaBee over your home turf. The feeling I get watching this is one of intense anticipation. Never been nearer to the dream than I am right now. Keep 'em coming, catch you soon. 👍😁

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Dan, great to catch up yesterday. I can't wait to fly with you.

[@clearprop]

​@@GolfFoxtrot22 My sentiments exactly. Now that will be a very special day for me. 👍

[@FlyingDarkLord]

I loved this video! Back to your usual format 🥳👍🏼

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Geoff, it was nice to get out and about, meeting fellow pilots and adding another airfield to the logbook.

[@asquaddie]

Great to see you back down South again and Hi to Guy from Tony & Jan

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Tony, it was great to be flying back in the South West and actually going somewhere. I've screenshot and sent Guy a message letting him know that your comment is here. I hope all is well.

[@nsm3]

Great to see you back up in the PB Giles. I flew into a new farm strip (for me) last Thursday (the longest day in 2024), with my instructor who was revalidating a flexwing pilot. Good bunch of welcoming flexwing guys there and the exciting delivery flight of a brand new Deltajet 500. As an unexpected bonus, my instructor decided the return flight was time I attempted my GST, which I'm pleased to say, after a lovely smooth sunset flight, I passed at 21:45. Time to register the PB methinks?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Oh wow, that is absolutely fantastic news. Where are you based again?

[@nsm3]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I trained out of Halfpenny Green (Wolverhampton) and I keep my PB on a farm strip in Bromsgrove.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

What a great little adventure. Exactly what microlighting is all about. Gloves, get some motorbike over mits. I've had cold hands on motorbikes the over mits just keep the winged off your Gloves and allows them yo do their job. One week to second hop operation, just need to shift a bit more weight then I can start my ppl journey again.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Simon, always good to see a comment from your good self. These gloves are an old pair, I have some really good ones up in Derbyshire but I wasn't able to bring them back. I bet you can't wait to get yourself in that seat and start your flying journey.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

@GolfFoxtrot22 2001, I'd just left my missus. I got 20 hours in flying Piper Warriors, just getting into cross countries when I stopped. I'd like to do my instructor course like you. I see it as a fabulous retirement part time job that I could start in a few years. Definitely can't wait to get some air under my wheels. Thanks Giles, you keep having great adventures

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@SimonAmazingClarke It would be great to meet up and understand your journey in greater detail.

[@flyingkub]

There are the occational days when the 214 is not much help. The Sky Demon heat map was interesting for me. I am like you I spot the airfield I have planty of time to prep slow down apply flaps but I often ask when I PPR if I can cut the circuit down in size especially if I will be near my fuel duration.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Yes, the fuel bit is always my concern, especially as in a Sub70 there is very little spare capacity.

[@DavidReckitt]

I miss flying 😢

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

There is always a way 😉

[@flexmaniac]

Bomber command circuit, a whole adventure in a Peebee

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It certainly was, until I realised I could have joined straight in ;)

[@robward7873]

Is that an external aerial I spy for your radio! I have been thinking about getting one of these for my Foxcub. What make is it, how have you fitted it and what sort of difference is there to reception? Keep those vids coming!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Rob, yes a nice external aerial, brilliant reception, although initially it was a bit fiddly. I made a 150mm Square aluminium ground plane that I riveted to the nose cone. I did a test on the ground a while back and Paul B heard me 10 miles away clear as a bell. The aerial is the one from Micro Avionics

[@robward7873]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 many thanks Giles, I might try this!

[@adaurividal2815]

Beautiful plains in its country, Brazil is more mountainous and with many forests like the Atlantic Forest on the sea coast.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I be that looks really beautiful.

[@adaurividal2815]

would you like to see the vídeo on trike flight in Brazil? See on youtube, Voo Inesquecível: Mãe e Filha Juntas no Trike

[@adaurividal2815]

See too, De Trike Icaro Até Ubatuba

[@adaurividal2815]

I think do you will like, because it is beautiful views

[@tomcoryell]

Low wind. Sunshine. Nice dense air. What more could you ask for? I know…..heat!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Tom, as I was departing back to Glebe Farm, one of the fixed wing pilots said it was a bit bumpy, I would have said it was almost pleasant ( insert the occasional thermal bump). The joy of flexwing, you just let the wing do the work. How are tricks in your part of the world?

[@tomcoryell]

@@GolfFoxtrot22I’m beginning the build of three ground-mount solar arrays since it finally quit raining here.The mounts are partially of my own design and I made some errors in measurement of custom made u-bolts. It cost me some time and cash, but I’m back on track. Really enjoyed your Florida vids and always like your trips to new airfields! Did you you get introduced to Iced tea or Sweet tea in Florida?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'm glad you enjoyed the Florida videos. It was such an experience. Your solar arrays sound interesting. Is it to charge an off grid system? I've tried Iced Tea before, it just feels wrong when I really enjoy warm tea with milk.

[@tomcoryell]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I have about 18kwh of storage and a large inverter and a panel that senses an outage and switches to battery. Just beginning the build/installation. The grid here is actually pretty stable, but it wasn’t always and early and heavy snowstorms sometimes cause the trees to collapse onto the power lines. We have lots of sun here, so why not put it to use for something other than fading paint and making my lawn turn brown! Regarding tea, we have a good stock of Tetleys and an electric kettle. My wife is the tea drinker. I’m a caffeine addict and live on coffee.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@tomcoryell Get the Yorkshire Tea, I found a box in Publix when I was over there. You are definitely the man to make the most of a situation.

[@PhantomMark]

Been looking at a Paramotor, but what kind of money are these to get up and running with training etc ?? thanks :)

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Mark, there is a slight difference between the 2 types of flying. A fellow vlogger "Paulieb796" is just about to release a video that covers the costs of flying. Just remember that learning to fly is a journey.

[@PhantomMark]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Yeah, I am very familiar at the differences between the 2, in terms of the machines and how they fly, it is the cost of ownership and qualifying difference between them I am not so sure of tbh ?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

The main difference between paramotoring and Sub70 flex is the training for flexwing can take slightly longer but the costs are pay as you learn. Most paramotor courses are payment upfront. For the price of most paramotor courses, you'd get 17 hours flexwing tuition ( for note: you would need a minimum of 25 for your full NPPL licence). If you were to keep your aircraft at a hangar, then those annual costs need to be factored in along with you annual insurance, even if you fly it as a Sub70 machine. PPG has different costs but it also has a smaller flying weather window. I hope that helps.

[@PhantomMark]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thank you :) Fly safe :)

[@DougBow96]

My thumbs are cold 🥶 😂

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

They certainly were cold Doug. It was April and there was definitely a nip in the air.

[@DougBow96]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Ahh April, I get it now

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

And my gloves had very little thermal insulation :(

[@DougBow96]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 bummer, need to talk to your flight outfitter about better gear 🥶😁

[@patrickmckowen2999]

👍

[@MALPAS29]

Enjoyed your video as always. I actually visited Darley Moor recently, after seeing it on your Vid`s., gutted you were not there but got such a welcome from Andy and Phil and ended up staying the night, campsite (with hot shower), Cafe (it was the weekend), pub a short walk down the road and alpacas Brillant. Even gave you a mention in my vid of the weekend. 1.40 mark (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGGzfqyKr7Kcb5Y)

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Stuart, so sorry I missed you, I'm allowed home every now and then 😜. Your video certainly covered a few airfields. We will catch up at some point. If you have Instagram, you could drop me a message there if you are ever planning on coming back this way again.