MY LAST FLIGHT - on my Sub 70 PEABEE Ultralight

[@clearprop]

Great stuff. SSDR here we come. Looking forward to details on the recategorisation/registration process (I know - I need to get out more...😉🤣). Exciting times ahead - some key limitations are about to vanish. 😁😎

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Dan, yes, SSDR is the next step, which should be the next video. Its been a complicated process but I'm there now, without giving too much away ;)

[@clearprop]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 You could do an 'Xtreme Geek' label for the SSDR registration process video. I guarantee I'd watch and enjoy it! 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@clearprop It won't be a long video, but it was an "interesting" process.

[@clippedwing-bensmith1614]

The peabea is such a beautiful simple machine, but also has that Aviation and Adventure potential! Lovely to see you enjoy the last pleasure flight as sub 70!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I hope it doesn't loose its sportiness with the extra weight. But I am looking forward to the extra fuel capacity.

[@LucozadeClw]

You've got a lot to answer for you have. Tried paramotoring a few years ago, got my Parajet and a Dudek wing in the hope of flying for pleasure. All the gear and no idea you might say. Booked my week long course in Spain and on day two, after the groundhandling stuff, we tried to run with the wing. Hopeless! Couldn't run from a pack of lions. I had two dodgy hips (which have since been replaced, I'm soon to be 66) but I still can't run. I'd given up hope of ever flying, other than Easy Jet :( . Here I am 4 years later and I found your journey to Flexwing. Your first solo flight in your own machine has got the fly juice flowing again and I've booked my first lesson in a flexwing dammit ! ! Weather permitting I fly on the evening of Thursday, 5th Aug with Cheshire Microlights. I hope your happy now !! 'cos I am :)

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Oh wow Clwyd, I hope your hips are OK. I really hope you enjoy your lesson on the 5th. It's a bit spooky, I literally bumped into the gentlemen that took me for my first ever flexwing flight this Saturday, only by complete happy accident. I really hope you enjoy it.

[@LucozadeClw]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Hi Giles, Well here we are two months and five lessons later and enjoying every minute of it. All my adult life I've wanted to be able to fly and, now all the kids have flown the nest and the mortgage is done and dusted I'm flying. Been a long but so well worth it. I'm so pleased with the progress I'm making. Like to thank Mark and John, the instructors at Cheshire Microlights who have a lot of patience with me as I struggle to get into the front og the Quik. I usually end up tied to something with the com's. cable. The hips are better but still not as good as the one's your born with :). Would like to see you flying up in Cheshire some time.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@LucozadeClw I am genuinely so pleased for you. Sometimes its really hard to articulate just how much fun it is to fly. I've just checked Dairy Farm is only 33 miles away so I'm sure something could be arranged. It seems to be a small world, especially up north. I'm also really pleased that you have found some good instructors that are facilitating your dream of learning to fly.

[@johngathard4717]

Hi Giles, creating nostalgia, enjoyable video, looking forward to when you can launch with your new category mods and licence. Having watched your long version of your test, one interesting observation. When I was learning to fly, some 47 years ago, great attention was drawn to the importance of constant look out scans. I noticed how good the examiner was when she was checking you out. Good to see. Cheers.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi John, yes I'm looking forward to getting back in the air with my SSDR PeaBee. Yes Shelley never stops looking. I found it really hard to keep concentrating on the lookout while also being tested. It was one of the things I had to pick up quickly when I flew gliders, they are everywhere and appear out of no where. I've always noticed that I seem to edit out my lookouts but trust me..I am doing them. :)

[@parapilot09]

Loved the vid Giles. I don't think I have ever soon you so relaxed in the air. I'll look forward to seeing you do nice long XC's in your SSDR. Enjoy it!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Ian, it interesting that a few have commented and mentioned how relaxed I am. It was a lovely day and I just felt so at ease. I can't wait to get flying again.

[@dessystewart6567]

Enjoyed that video Giles you looked so relaxed looking forward to next video.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Dessy, I do feel more relaxed now, I think it's all the extra knowledge from the NPPL conversion training. The SSDR has been an interesting process. I best get editing then.

[@angelreading5098]

Really sensed the joy of that flight with you airborne,SSDR is the way to go.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It's the next step. I'm just a big kid that like to fly.

[@brianlloyd4796]

I like the way you do your checklists 👍👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I've made mistakes before, the checklists help keep me on track. I just like to be organised.

[@allansgoldmining]

Beautiful day for flying ! I'm surprised the weather is holding so well heading into winter. We have the same here in Southern Nevada, US. A few windy days, otherwise gorgeous ! Wish you the best on getting new license and modifying Pea Bee for the distance. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Allan, my Peabee is actually call Allan after my father. Thank you for the festive wishes, this video was actually from back October, but with all my lesson and test videos to publish, this one took a little bit of back sweat. It should be good news for flying soon as we have had to stop for a month during a second lockdown.

[@AZC1949]

Nice flight, Giles. Looking forward to the vlog covering the conversion to SSDR.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Zach, I hope you are well. Yes, just about to start the edit now.

[@SG-ig2qo]

Nice video again, thanks! According to German folklore, British weather ought to be foggy, rainy, nasty, ... huuh. But it seems you have more flyable days, than we have here in lower saxony. Not fair! 😉

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It's probably not far from being true, but most of these videos were filmed a while ago. It's very soggy and cold at the moment.

[@Paramoteurpilot]

Great video Giles, you seem more relaxed with your greater experience now.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Mark, my instructor has just said that as well. It did feel slightly different, but I suppose that the difference the extra training has given me. I'm just a big kid really and love flying.

[@flybe146]

I know I said it in the comments of the last video but I must say it again Giles "congratulations on your PPL very very well done" and although I will be sorry in a way to not see you fly the Pea Bee as an "anyone can fly this machine" type aircraft, I am looking forward to seeing what and how you get converted to SSD. By the way, I still think your brickwork sucks though LOL!!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi David, let's just accept the bricks will be there and they are not to your taste. 😁. Thank you for your kind words. Its still my Peabee, just with a few mods. It's just a legal point that's requires a licence. I completely get what you mean, "an any man's machine", I just want to fly further. I just hope 2021 will give me more opportunities.

[@flybe146]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Yes I'm looking forward to getting back to doing some flying when this blasted Covid thing is resolved!

[@paramotorhead]

Another great video Giles. I’ve flown Ladybower 😉No footage unfortunately.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Nice one Scott, but you know the rule no footage or pictures, it never happened 😝.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Great vid I fly vicariously through you for the winter so that was a nice one. Looking for to seeing your PB updates, in particular the hand throttle as I am trying to figure that one out myself. All the best.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Patrick, I've finished the hand throttle, I used a metal motorbike cable splitter for twin carbs and a lawnmower hand throttle. With a few extras and travel adjustments, it's fitted. I just need to flight trial it.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Do you still have use of the foot as well?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@patrickmckowen2999 yes, full Independent use of both. It's the reason for the cable splitter. I'll try and post a link to the item (that I used in the UK). www.classicbikepartscheshire.com/handlebars-grips-controls-c77/throttle-air-cables-c185/amal-classic-motorcycle-throttle-cable-junction-box-2-1-fits-triumph-norton-stainless-steel-p1950/s2005?cid=GBP&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtqL-BRC0ARIsAF4K3WEs8wT0Ok8Uu0l_s8_W00C8EoYzeqwmwwu8tb6e-TP2-pJ8IIGHP9AaAo4OEALw_wcB

[@thermaljumper]

Looks such fun

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Jamie, you know it... Its why I'm a giggling idiot after all my flights.

[@craiglebeter790]

Excellent vid Giles, doesn’t seem that long ago I was flying over Alton towers! Bit slower on my V3 of course 😉

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'm sure you'll be back there soon Craig. It was significantly warmer when this was videoed ;).

[@craiglebeter790]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 yeah it looked it! Maybe we’ll get some smooth winter flying in at some point 🥶

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Some of my best flights have been in the winter time.

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

I was sad when they took away the corkscrew from Alton Towers. It’s was the first ride I went as a kid. It pushed me over the edge of being afraid of ride to which one can I go on next. Wanna go back and try the wicker man at some point 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'd love to go back again as well. I love Nemesis!

[@clearprop]

I remember going on Nemesis in its first season. That can only mean I'm getting old... I'm with you, Giles - Nemesis is awesome. Of course, I was doing aerobatics when I was riding it, not sitting on a roller coaster...

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I remember sitting and eating lunch near Nemesis in which time my brother managed to get 7 goes round as a single rider 😂

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@DanielJonesParamotor haha, I loved it. I wanted more G force and wanted to go faster......

[@justhangini6706]

Nice one , my Aeros has a sweet little hand throttle maybe could be adapted to yours 👍🇦🇺

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Paul, I've been developing one, it's almost ready to go 😁

[@mjotd8670]

As a recent subscriber, have you, considered gaining a PPL? - longer distance etc, just a tad more expensive! PS - have visited LadyBower on a few occasions, and is spectacular from the ground, I guess looks amazing from the air - look forward to that in the future

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi MJOTD, I gained my PPL (A) back in 1996 but due to a career change it lapsed. If you look at one of my playlists my NPPL Journey, it covers my conversion to NPPL flexwing. I just don't have the funding for Group A or 3 axis flying. Now my Peabee is Single Seat Deregulated, I can carry more fuel so I can fly further and carry more fuel and weight. Its an exciting prospect once I can get out flying again. I hope that gives a bit context and background.

[@DougBow96]

Love the giddiness at the ending. A lovely flight. JCB Factory? As in JCB machines, tractors, telehandlers and such?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Yes, the JCB farm machinery factory. I'm a big kid and choose not to grow up.

[@DougBow96]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Very cool, another reason I should visit. Ha ha, same here, if flights don't involve smiles, shouts of joy and general happiness you are doing it wrong. LOL

[@markatmicro5091]

Your Peabea flying style has changed so much, had you noticed? Great vid, as always

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I did, it was quite marked as well. Must have been some fantastic instruction.. not sure how that happened. ;)

[@markatmicro5091]

I’d thank Jim

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

You could almost say, the product of all my instructors over the years.

[@blue_beephang-glider5417]

Hi Giles, about the flat approach when you hold off there seems to be a good bit of daylight between the control-bar and the forward strut. Could you put on a speed bar (Talking hang glider speed bar) and gain the extra down angle?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Since I've modified to the Adam wing the HOT is further forward so I do get much closer to the front strut on landing, and the nose is higher as well. I can also get very close to the VNE with the bar fully back so I don't think I'd be able to uses a speed bar. Having the bar get all the way forward does help the trike unstick on takeoff, so the straight bar is the only real option.

[@TomGarner4505]

Onwards and upwards, I'll miss your GF22 callsign.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It might make another appearance in the not too distant future.

[@mattp9361]

I enjoy your videos. What is the NAV device at the front of your PeeBee?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Matt, I'm glad you enjoy them. It's an Oudie 5 Pro with FLARM. Moving map, flight data, airspace and airfield information and frequencies, plus loads and loads of other features.

[@WiltshireMan]

I thought for a moment you had sold the Peabee but no. Bigger fuel tank. Good move. I wonder what the max weight can go upto?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Sandy, yes, sorry for the initial tease. The MTOW (deliberately being coy), I can take the PeaBee as it is now, 25 litres of fuel, the big wheels, and still have capacity for 15kgs of baggage, including me.

[@DeweseMilstead]

My husband would like to know where you purchased your flight suit. We can't seem to find any here in the states.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Dewese, the company that make the jacket is called FlyKandy Pilot wear. Their website can be found here. www.flykandy.com/ridge-de-pro

[@vracan]

no airspeed indicator?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Nope, it's trimmed for one speed. It flies at 43 mph. Pull the bar in it goes fast, push it to the strut, it might stall. It really doesn't need an ASI.

[@steelpix]

What is the motor on that PB?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It's the Vittorazi Moster 185 silent.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Nice vid! Why did you want to convert to SSDR?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

The main reason is it will allow me to carry more fuel. As a Sub 70 machine, the 11 litres only give me 1 3/4 hours max, with my new 25 litre tank and 6 lph consumption, I can actually fly somewhere and fly back without having to worry about sourcing fuel. The UK Sub 70 ( Licence free) flying machines are brilliant but it does restrict the duration unless you have a very light machine.

[@ForFunFlyer]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Ah, got it. Yes, that makes sense...

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@ForFunFlyer This weeks video will make it all become clear.

[@ForFunFlyer]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Nice, will watch that one too

[@flyingkub]

Have you got the registration for your PeaBee yet?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I have indeed.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Algy, I sent you a Pm. I think you'll like it.

[@patstrzeszewski3240]

Why did you stop

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Pat, this was my last flight on the PeaBee being a Sub70 aircraft. Soon after the PeaBee was registered as a microlight. I think I cover this in the video. Not sure how much you watched.

[@patstrzeszewski3240]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 so what microlight are you gonna change to

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

My PeaBee is now classed (registered) as a microlight with the CAA. This video explains how that happened. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4bMhGSCqLRmnNk. It means I can fly it with more fuel and weight.

[@chrsfrwll]

You just wanted the paperwork 😂

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I really didn't. But you'll like the G-registration that I have.

[@chrsfrwll]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Oh the suspense. Have I got to wait a week till the next video to find out what it is?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Yep. Or I'll drop you a PM.