Thanks for that - made that same trip a few times in the past but never got to film it so it was a nice reminder! The bottom landing's always further away than you think when you pop out over Speedwell!
Nice flight, thanks for sharing this. I was wondering if there was any anabatic lift from the sunlight on the slope to the left, or was the wind above the lip of the valley flowing over from the left?
Perhaps. I really can't remember. I recall there being a very light easterly wind on Mam Tor, so I was surprised to experience such a definite headwind in the pass. I kept to the south (right) to avoid any possible turbulence from the outcrop on the north side of the pass.
@firstopinion Glad to remind you! It really is good fun, eh? You're right about the bottom landing, although on this occasion I lost a lot of height in the pass but floated all the way from Speedwell to the landing.
Nice one, the pass looked like it might be turbulance city, but a great flight, i have not flown since oct due to weather and work, but might try herne bay tommorrow.... Barrie
Thanks for that - made that same trip a few times in the past but never got to film it so it was a nice reminder! The bottom landing's always further away than you think when you pop out over Speedwell!
Beautiful Flight and Beautiful Country ! Perfect Landing .
Nice flight, thanks for sharing this. I was wondering if there was any anabatic lift from the sunlight on the slope to the left, or was the wind above the lip of the valley flowing over from the left?
Perhaps. I really can't remember. I recall there being a very light easterly wind on Mam Tor, so I was surprised to experience such a definite headwind in the pass. I kept to the south (right) to avoid any possible turbulence from the outcrop on the north side of the pass.
@firstopinion
Glad to remind you! It really is good fun, eh? You're right about the bottom landing, although on this occasion I lost a lot of height in the pass but floated all the way from Speedwell to the landing.
Nice one, the pass looked like it might be turbulance city, but a great flight, i have not flown since oct due to weather and work, but might try herne bay tommorrow....
Barrie
Hey mate wonderfull flight i like it can you pls tell me what wing did you flown :)))
i would love to have a go at this
big balls Ash,, Jamie
Ace!