2nd flight on Bantam2 12, first soaring flight. Winds were 20plus knots and was soaring with Moustache 15 and 18. This is feedback for pilots interested in Bantam2. Conclusion - fun dynamic wing which soars great and can be kept flat and flown like a paraglider, or can be thrown around like a speed wing. Already discussed trim speed - it’s quick.. I experimented with half and full bar. I estimate 6-8km/h faster at half
And 12-14km/h at full bar.. rear riser steering feels good at trim and direct, but loose when accelerated. I also took a Asymetric collapse at full speed when near the trees. Recovery was 90-180 degrees, non issue as long as your off speedbar immediately and stop the turn. Certainly pilots should be aware when flying in turbulent environment to keep distance from terrain.. I wouldn’t suggest this wing as a full time soaring wing (due to its light materials) but it soars very well and nice to have that option as well as HnF. I am currently very happy with this wing on flight 2, looking forward to some mountain HnF and lines next month… #bantam2 #novaparagliders #hnf #speedsoaring
Beautiful sunset tandem with Adi on the Bidule…. Adi first time flying tandem and taking control of the Little Cloud at Mona Vale…. #littlecloud #bidule31 #sydneyparagliding #monavaleparagliding
Seaton Final Flight SIV April 2024
Seaton’s Last flight, redid all SIV recovery manoeuvres (except stall), finishing with lively wing overs and a reserve deployment
1st time playing with the Nova Bantam2 12. Wind wasn’t enough to soar but got the chance to “throw and go” and do some GH SIV… stall point is really low on the brakes but due to the small line length, deflations (at least when induced) are quite big….. can’t wait to do some HnF runs with this wing…#novabantam2 #groundhandling #hnf
Xc Flight Day 1
Epic day, new skills learned - old skills mastered. 40km triangle task and lots of smiles on sunburnt faces… bring on day 2
Flight 1 XC lie
First flight after the thermal brief and pilots have climbed up to 300m above launch… aim is for 40mins thermal practice before 2nd flight and Xc task :)
Day 4 of Xc Lite and 4 days in a row of thermal and XC flying in Corryong…. Living the dream… #sphgc #skysailormagazine
Day 1 flight 2 of Xc Lite and 13 of our pilots climbing out and learning the art of gaggle flying #nswhpa #safa_aus #skysailormagazine #triplesevenparagliders #xcmag #
Day 9 and Student pilot Dan has completed all theory and practical components of the SAFA paragliding license course and is now a PG2 pilot…. Congratulations Dan and looking forward to many more aerial adventures!!! #sphgc #nswhpa #triplesevenparagliders #safa_aus #skysailormagazine #sydneyparagliding
Day 2 - Dan on his 4th flight and showing his ground handling, in flight and landing skills on the new Matrix A wing…
#triplesevenparagliders #sphgc #nswhpa #safa_aus #newpilotlife
Alec Scratching in light lift whilst pilots learn all aspects of Towing….
Looking for new XC tow sites…. This one has potential, when it’s not getting smashed by 40knot gusts!!!!
October SIV course completed with all pilots learning new skills, glider recovery techniques and some basic Acro… special mention to Jason, who had the least amount of experience in the group yet completed all the flight maneovers. He confessed he had never done wing overs before attending and by the end - Was throwing the glider right over the horizon and then dealing with the massive Asymetric collapse from not applying enough outside brake… #triplesevenparagliders #knight2 #sphgc #nswhpa #safa_aus #sivaustralia
Tour 3 Tirol XC 2023, soo footage from the go pro during our alpine adventures…..
Gaggle flying down to the glacier with tour 2, climbing out at Brennerspitze #bgdparagliders #skywalkparagliders #phi #triplesevenparagliders
Day 7 of Tour 1 XC 2023…. Amazing day starting with a morning flight at the Alpspitze and Garmisch. Then we moved to Tegelberg and flew a XC task involving flying over castle Neuswanstein… climbs of 6ms out into the flats, brilliant conditions… finished the day with a pork knuckle back at Garmisch