Hi Paul, good to see you in the comments again. I really enjoyed my initial flexwing journey with Jim, it was a wonderful foundation for what I'm doing now. I hope you are well and Mikey seems to be heading your way today😊.
Hi Giles, a great milestone, really informative, I think Jim Greenslade's instructing style is brilliant. Must have been a moment of great Joy for you.
Ground poker Huh? Well I guess that’s me, LOL! You’re doing a fantastic job on your transition, can’t wait to see you in your own machine. I love the extra camera angles in this video. Dad taught me in our airplane days that the really good pilots are the ones that are always practicing Percision flying. Always competing against themselves trying to do a little better than last time. I think you are one of us!
Gorilla, thanks for the compliment. Yes having a ridged wing certainly gives more options for camera angles. I've ordered a 360 camera, just for that added wow factor.
As an almost qualified flexwing microlight pilot I have found your videos informative and interesting. It’s good to see how other instructors operate as no two are the same. The PeaBee looks a great little aircraft and is definitely an affordable option for me in the future. Safe flying.
Ben, thank you. I'm glad the videos have been of some use. I was very lucky with Jim as my instructor. I'm really happy with the PeaBee as it fit my fly needs and storage requirements.
Another exciting (and valuable) episode Giles and wish they’d all been available when I was having lessons. And really looking forward to the next - that first solo in the PeaBee will live with me for ever. Your “flying broomstick” trick makes me laugh. It reminds me of when I was under instruction - for a couple of months I drove my car with my hands on the bottom of the steering wheel in a control bar position!
Who's the man Mister Fowler!! Really enjoying this series in true Brit style and most impressed with your RT fluidity!! Well deserved finish to your training mate well done!!
Well done. I am looking forward to seeing you in the PeaBee. We don't have any of them near my area in the US, but I suspect it is very similar to the North Wing ATF Soaring Trike. You are going to love it, Giles!
Top man Giles, really glad you kept the “Whoop Whoop” out and kept it very British, as with everyone else, looking forward to your Pea Bee flights, it will be great for you to have both options of flying, the dark side and of course the proper side - Paramotoring 😁
Went for a few PPG flights tonight to clear my head. Noticed I was looking for outs more often and thinking about which field I would pick if the engine quit here or there. Thumbs up for Jim's vicarious training. Thanks again for sharing your PeaBee training. Helpful for us new PPG pilots. 👍😊
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I learned about keeping an out handy at all times during school. Today was different, like I stepped it up a notch. Guess YT learning actually works. LOL Nice air but very hazy with a light switchy breeze. Hit my FB page for pics. Sorry to hear about your weather.
@@DougBow96 sorry, I didn't mean to assume you didn't look for outs. Yes, weather is just poor atm. Some flights are just amazing, not because of what happened, but because of the view. Very jealous.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 You are the most polite YT'er. Thank you. No worries, I'm happy to get a reminder plus this is text so no emotional context. All good. Agreed, you launch with the feeling of blah, maybe I should be working on something or chores at home. Then 10 minutes into the flight - life is golden again. Flight is truly a magical attitude adjustment and soul replenishment.
‘In some thing smaller’.... ace! Can’t wait to see the first PeaBee flight, it’ll be soon!! I used to have a share in a Dragonfly, and there is nothing to beat it on a summer evening... you’re in for a treat ;-)
Dan, I can't wait. To fly in the summer as well. I bet it was great to have the gear tucked away. The dragonfly's look so cool when flying past all cleaned up.
The PeaBee looks even more serene than the DF, so it’ll be sublime! Even though you’re used to a paramotor, I’d just suggest taking thermic spring days with caution as you get used to it. Late morning and early afternoon on a very thermic day can be a wild ride for the unprepared on the very light end of powered flying! What a shame the weather looks pants for the next few days... this time of year is a great opportunity to get used to the PeaBee while it’s nice and calm, so fingers crossed for a nice clear crisp high pressure day soon!
@@DanSmithBK Agreed. I'm in no rush. I remember thermic days on my Icarus X and also from my sailplane and Paragliding. I'm taking nothing for granted and will speak to my hang glider friends for further advice. Life is to be enjoyed and lived not go home scared witless (or worse)
Giles, sorry - I didn’t know you’d flown those too! You’ll know what I mean then.... and even then, when you get low down and flare on the PeaBee, it’s almost walking pace so it’ll never be a ‘pile it in’ situation!!
Despite the fact that I have enjoyed watching the whole series, I've got to say that watching the PeeBee fly is the one I'm looking forward to seeing the most!
Well done Giles, great achievement to end the year! Awesome series of videos and well presented as usual. Look forward to seeing the Pea Bee 🐝 next! You will soon have over 1k subs the way your going 👍
Well done giles i have been watching with great interest and happy for you , i look forward to the next video all that hard work has paid off ''nice one mate ''.........................
Love your videos. I'm learning a lot and being reminded of what I've forgotten. This is the way training is supposed to be...I know it's not free, but as the saying goes: "you get what you pay for". I think the biggest issue you might have in transitioning to the PB is just how light it's going to feel. It'll be the difference between having on combat boots and then slipping on moccasins.
Not tempted by a two seater then? Great videos, the best flexwing training videos I've seen. This latest one has spurred me on to go and do far more PFLs then I have been doing.
Flexflyer, Thank you for the comment on the videos, I'm enjoying making them. I'd love to have a 2 seater, however, the biggest issue I have with a 2 seater is storage. I don't have anywhere to store it. The PeaBee will fit in my workshop derigged. I used to love taking people flying when I used to hire a Cessna and still miss that feeling of sharing the skies with friends. It would be great to do my full NPPL (M) but I can't afford the hangarage. PFLs certainly focus the mind. I think I will be doing the same once I'm off on my own. Starting over the airfield, then moving further afield. a bit like the lessons. I think I will try and redo all the lessons on my peabee.
Great videos! Again, thanks so much for sharing these. As I previously wrote, they are, by far, the best I found on YT! The fact that we can hear your conversation is extremely useful. Just have a question: could you tell how many flight hours in total it has been to complete your training?
I had help and direction on formatting the videos. Flight hours for all pilots will be very different depending on experience. I only had 6 hours, but I know others have needed nearly 30 before solo. I've been flying since I was 15 years old and already had a PPL (A) but I've never flown hang gliders or anything flexwing related. I hope that helps.
Great stuff. Pumping is not good on any aircraft as the saying goes "Do Not give any back", so if you (in your case push a bit to much on in my case pull a bit too much), rather than moving the control back the other way hold it there and correct with a bit of power, or you will end up landing on your nose and that is never good. That said it is always best to be smooth and get it right (but we all get it wrong at some point). The pressure is always on when you solo in your own aircraft, my advice is take off and leave the circuit, make friends with the aircraft (get a feel for it), then come back for a landing. Just remember you can always go around, so plan for that to be the case for your first landing.
The silly thing was, I've not done it since I cracked landings. The last one was much better. Thank you for all your advice. I never want to stop learning.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 We never stop learning. It might be a fun trip to get over to you side of the country, in the spring or summer, if I can get some fuel there.
@@flyingkub I'm hoping once I'm solo and get my Pilot rating back, I'm going to be disappearing all over the place. Nil wind days will never hold fear again.
I hope we all get an invite when you start going solo, looks amazing, like paragliding and paramotoring, is there a SIV course for the sub 70?. is there more to learn via instructor,
As with all things aviation we never stop learning. SIV is not required as the wing does not collapse. However the one thing I will be doing more of is thermal flying. Turn the engine off and play in the skies.
@@clubsnapperuk Its weird, if you look at Episode 2, you have to really push hard and be in an odd configuration to make it do it. If you do stall it, ease off the bar and add power. It won't drop a wing as it has wash-out. A paraglider has wash in, to make the tips collapse first. Ridged wings are the other way round, the centre stalls first.
Well done Giles, how many hours of training dit it take you to finally fly solo? I enjoyed your video's allot and I don't think I've come across any like your... Most appreciated all the way from South Africa...
Hi Joanne's, welcome to the channel. It was only 6 lessons with Jim but to put it in context, I'd been flying for 25 years prior to this, just not on flexwing. I now teach Flexwing flying and the hardest part that most struggle with, if they have no flying background is the landing. Thanks for the comment and hope to see you on other video comments sections. I try to create a fun community around the channel.
Hi, great video. I’m thinking of taking up the flying, can I ask have you looked at how much it is to insure your aircraft ( trike/flexwing ) and if so who is it with and how much? Thanks 👍
I hold an RT Licence and will be getting my OFCOM permit for my handheld radio. With regards to a callsign, the CAP 413 doesn't specify anything that denotes using a registration as a call sign, so I could stick with my Golf Foxtrot 22 callsign I have used on my paramotor, see the RAFA40 videos.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 The questions stems from the fact that many Paramotorists are not licensed to use airband, and I wondered what they might do for a call sign and/or call structure when needing to be in contact with airfields.
@@eddy802 I suppose the same thing I've done, make up the call sign. There is no requirement to use the registration, CAP 413 is quite flexible. I've used my own made up call sign, Golf Foxtrot 22 on my paramotor. All the civil and military units has no issues what so ever. I'd like to have a G Reg but I think that might just cause more confusion.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I bet! Look forward to seeing the video. I saw Julie Drake flying hers at Parafest. I'd love one too. One day maybe. :) I'd always thought it would be an easy transition from pg and ppg but clearly from your video, it's not that easy.
"Do as little as possible." My new life motto HAHAHA!
I don't believe it, just got the notification, thought I'd get a first and you beat me to it :-(
Gunter, I'm banning him again. Anthony doesn't play by the rules. Technically you are the first.
And as much paramotoring as possible haha.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thanks mate....FIRST!
I love these videos Giles. It's like refresher training. I'm getting quite addicted.
Hi Paul, good to see you in the comments again. I really enjoyed my initial flexwing journey with Jim, it was a wonderful foundation for what I'm doing now. I hope you are well and Mikey seems to be heading your way today😊.
Hi Giles, a great milestone, really informative, I think Jim Greenslade's instructing style is brilliant. Must have been a moment of great Joy for you.
John, it certainly was. I was so lucky to have Jim so close to me and willing to let me record the flights, worts and all!
Ground poker Huh? Well I guess that’s me, LOL!
You’re doing a fantastic job on your transition, can’t wait to see you in your own machine. I love the extra camera angles in this video.
Dad taught me in our airplane days that the really good pilots are the ones that are always practicing Percision flying. Always competing against themselves trying to do a little better than last time. I think you are one of us!
Gorilla, thanks for the compliment. Yes having a ridged wing certainly gives more options for camera angles. I've ordered a 360 camera, just for that added wow factor.
You are READY. Just remember....No pumping fluid until you land after your solo, then you can go for a Pee....Bee.
Welldone that man
Sandy
Sandy, thank you. I really can't wait. Its going to be an amazing flight.
I think we all can't wait. Your first solo is going to be epic, successful and memorable for you and for us watching:)
@@WiltshireMan I'm excited also.
As an almost qualified flexwing microlight pilot I have found your videos informative and interesting. It’s good to see how other instructors operate as no two are the same. The PeaBee looks a great little aircraft and is definitely an affordable option for me in the future. Safe flying.
Ben, thank you. I'm glad the videos have been of some use. I was very lucky with Jim as my instructor. I'm really happy with the PeaBee as it fit my fly needs and storage requirements.
As your instructor said ‘your done boy’ 👍
Another exciting (and valuable) episode Giles and wish they’d all been available when I was having lessons. And really looking forward to the next - that first solo in the PeaBee will live with me for ever. Your “flying broomstick” trick makes me laugh. It reminds me of when I was under instruction - for a couple of months I drove my car with my hands on the bottom of the steering wheel in a control bar position!
Dave, you'll never guess what I did with the steering wheel also..yep you guessed it. Drove holding the bottom.
Who's the man Mister Fowler!! Really enjoying this series in true Brit style and most impressed with your RT fluidity!! Well deserved finish to your training mate well done!!
I'm so chuffed. It felt like everything was coming together.. Except for the pumping. Fluid flow flyby.
Congratulations 🎉👏
Instructor is taking naps, always a good sign. Look forward to your solo flight. 😎👍
Doug, I'm so excited.. I can't wait.
You're there man! You're ready to go! And remember what I said.....your is going to be SOOOO different! So much easier!!!
It's going to be amazing. I hope I can vlog it and do it justice.
Well done. I am looking forward to seeing you in the PeaBee. We don't have any of them near my area in the US, but I suspect it is very similar to the North Wing ATF Soaring Trike. You are going to love it, Giles!
I really can't wait. I'm like an excited school kit just waiting and waiting. Fingers crossed.
"You are ready as they say ". Bet that made the excitement spike. Great news and looking forward to seeing your solo in the PB.
I'm so excited. Its that moment of, did he really say what he just said.
Top man Giles, really glad you kept the “Whoop Whoop” out and kept it very British, as with everyone else, looking forward to your Pea Bee flights, it will be great for you to have both options of flying, the dark side and of course the proper side - Paramotoring 😁
It was hard to keep the excitement contained. Yes, it will be nice to have both options.
Great series Giles. Good luck with the solo. Excited for you dude!!
Thanks Alan. I can't wait to fly now.
Went for a few PPG flights tonight to clear my head. Noticed I was looking for outs more often and thinking about which field I would pick if the engine quit here or there. Thumbs up for Jim's vicarious training. Thanks again for sharing your PeaBee training. Helpful for us new PPG pilots. 👍😊
It's been a great journey. So looking for outs has started now then? I hope it was a good flight. Its so cold a damp here atm.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I learned about keeping an out handy at all times during school. Today was different, like I stepped it up a notch. Guess YT learning actually works. LOL Nice air but very hazy with a light switchy breeze. Hit my FB page for pics. Sorry to hear about your weather.
@@DougBow96 sorry, I didn't mean to assume you didn't look for outs. Yes, weather is just poor atm. Some flights are just amazing, not because of what happened, but because of the view. Very jealous.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 You are the most polite YT'er. Thank you. No worries, I'm happy to get a reminder plus this is text so no emotional context. All good. Agreed, you launch with the feeling of blah, maybe I should be working on something or chores at home. Then 10 minutes into the flight - life is golden again. Flight is truly a magical attitude adjustment and soul replenishment.
‘In some thing smaller’.... ace! Can’t wait to see the first PeaBee flight, it’ll be soon!! I used to have a share in a Dragonfly, and there is nothing to beat it on a summer evening... you’re in for a treat ;-)
Dan, I can't wait. To fly in the summer as well. I bet it was great to have the gear tucked away. The dragonfly's look so cool when flying past all cleaned up.
The PeaBee looks even more serene than the DF, so it’ll be sublime! Even though you’re used to a paramotor, I’d just suggest taking thermic spring days with caution as you get used to it. Late morning and early afternoon on a very thermic day can be a wild ride for the unprepared on the very light end of powered flying! What a shame the weather looks pants for the next few days... this time of year is a great opportunity to get used to the PeaBee while it’s nice and calm, so fingers crossed for a nice clear crisp high pressure day soon!
@@DanSmithBK Agreed. I'm in no rush. I remember thermic days on my Icarus X and also from my sailplane and Paragliding. I'm taking nothing for granted and will speak to my hang glider friends for further advice. Life is to be enjoyed and lived not go home scared witless (or worse)
Giles, sorry - I didn’t know you’d flown those too! You’ll know what I mean then.... and even then, when you get low down and flare on the PeaBee, it’s almost walking pace so it’ll never be a ‘pile it in’ situation!!
Well done mate! Look forward to seeing your first solo!
Dan, me too. I can't wait to see my first solo as well.
I bet you’re buzzing, good luck with it!
That was great, well done 👍
Hi David, glad you enjoyed it. Feels like a lifetime ago now.
Woohoo, almost time. Well done Giles :-)
I can't wait.
Despite the fact that I have enjoyed watching the whole series, I've got to say that watching the PeeBee fly is the one I'm looking forward to seeing the most!
Phil, I'll try and see how quickly I can get that achieved. Its going to be amazing...I hope.
Well done Giles, great achievement to end the year! Awesome series of videos and well presented as usual. Look forward to seeing the Pea Bee 🐝 next! You will soon have over 1k subs the way your going 👍
Thanks Andy. I'm just enjoying the journey. Its been brilliant. I hope the weather holds now.
Well done giles i have been watching with great interest and happy for you , i look forward to the next video all that hard work has paid off ''nice one mate ''.........................
Wayne, Its been fun also. From the moment I arrive to getting home I've been grinning from ear to ear. I really can't wait to fly my PeaBee.
Well done Giles!
Thanks Paul.
Love your videos. I'm learning a lot and being reminded of what I've forgotten. This is the way training is supposed to be...I know it's not free, but as the saying goes: "you get what you pay for". I think the biggest issue you might have in transitioning to the PB is just how light it's going to feel. It'll be the difference between having on combat boots and then slipping on moccasins.
That's great to hear that you are enjoying the videos. I hope the PeaBee is not too different and the training helps.
Somone lay the table, because this pilot is fully cooked! Nice one Giles! I hope you get your flight in soon! Brilliant viewing!
Haha, I did think I was cooked. It was a great flight. PeaBee time soon.
He's a card that guy.
Even with no particular interest in flexwing stuff, I've enjoyed these dude. Looking forward to your solo..
Thanks Paul. That means a lot.
Not tempted by a two seater then? Great videos, the best flexwing training videos I've seen. This latest one has spurred me on to go and do far more PFLs then I have been doing.
Flexflyer, Thank you for the comment on the videos, I'm enjoying making them. I'd love to have a 2 seater, however, the biggest issue I have with a 2 seater is storage. I don't have anywhere to store it. The PeaBee will fit in my workshop derigged. I used to love taking people flying when I used to hire a Cessna and still miss that feeling of sharing the skies with friends. It would be great to do my full NPPL (M) but I can't afford the hangarage. PFLs certainly focus the mind. I think I will be doing the same once I'm off on my own. Starting over the airfield, then moving further afield. a bit like the lessons. I think I will try and redo all the lessons on my
peabee.
You've inspired to take on the sport myself! Congrats by the way! :)
Thank you. That's amazing to hear.
Luvly Jubly ... "you're done" !!
Indeed. Onwards and upwards now Brian.
Great videos! Again, thanks so much for sharing these. As I previously wrote, they are, by far, the best I found on YT! The fact that we can hear your conversation is extremely useful.
Just have a question: could you tell how many flight hours in total it has been to complete your training?
I had help and direction on formatting the videos. Flight hours for all pilots will be very different depending on experience. I only had 6 hours, but I know others have needed nearly 30 before solo. I've been flying since I was 15 years old and already had a PPL (A) but I've never flown hang gliders or anything flexwing related. I hope that helps.
It does help. Thanks for your answer!
Great stuff.
Pumping is not good on any aircraft as the saying goes "Do Not give any back", so if you (in your case push a bit to much on in my case pull a bit too much), rather than moving the control back the other way hold it there and correct with a bit of power, or you will end up landing on your nose and that is never good.
That said it is always best to be smooth and get it right (but we all get it wrong at some point).
The pressure is always on when you solo in your own aircraft, my advice is take off and leave the circuit, make friends with the aircraft (get a feel for it), then come back for a landing. Just remember you can always go around, so plan for that to be the case for your first landing.
The silly thing was, I've not done it since I cracked landings. The last one was much better. Thank you for all your advice. I never want to stop learning.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 We never stop learning. It might be a fun trip to get over to you side of the country, in the spring or summer, if I can get some fuel there.
@@flyingkub I'm hoping once I'm solo and get my Pilot rating back, I'm going to be disappearing all over the place. Nil wind days will never hold fear again.
I hope we all get an invite when you start going solo, looks amazing, like paragliding and paramotoring, is there a SIV course for the sub 70?. is there more to learn via instructor,
As with all things aviation we never stop learning. SIV is not required as the wing does not collapse. However the one thing I will be doing more of is thermal flying. Turn the engine off and play in the skies.
Golf Foxtrot 22 the wing like any wing will stall though. How do you deal with that
@@clubsnapperuk Its weird, if you look at Episode 2, you have to really push hard and be in an odd configuration to make it do it. If you do stall it, ease off the bar and add power. It won't drop a wing as it has wash-out. A paraglider has wash in, to make the tips collapse first. Ridged wings are the other way round, the centre stalls first.
Whoop whoop 💥🇬🇧💥
Can't wait Blaise.
Well done Giles, how many hours of training dit it take you to finally fly solo? I enjoyed your video's allot and I don't think I've come across any like your... Most appreciated all the way from South Africa...
Hi Joanne's, welcome to the channel. It was only 6 lessons with Jim but to put it in context, I'd been flying for 25 years prior to this, just not on flexwing. I now teach Flexwing flying and the hardest part that most struggle with, if they have no flying background is the landing. Thanks for the comment and hope to see you on other video comments sections. I try to create a fun community around the channel.
Hi, great video. I’m thinking of taking up the flying, can I ask have you looked at how much it is to insure your aircraft ( trike/flexwing ) and if so who is it with and how much? Thanks 👍
The only insurance I have so far is 3rd party through the BHPA. Hull insurance seems to be a little trickier to obtain.
Like that comment "yours is much more like a hang glider" cant wait power and the ability to thermal
Paul, I am looking forward to the ability to thermal. But first I need to fly it.. Can't wait.
Full RT. Are you equipped and licensed to use airband in your PeaBee? If so, what callsign will you use?
I hold an RT Licence and will be getting my OFCOM permit for my handheld radio. With regards to a callsign, the CAP 413 doesn't specify anything that denotes using a registration as a call sign, so I could stick with my Golf Foxtrot 22 callsign I have used on my paramotor, see the RAFA40 videos.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 The questions stems from the fact that many Paramotorists are not licensed to use airband, and I wondered what they might do for a call sign and/or call structure when needing to be in contact with airfields.
@@eddy802 I suppose the same thing I've done, make up the call sign. There is no requirement to use the registration, CAP 413 is quite flexible. I've used my own made up call sign, Golf Foxtrot 22 on my paramotor. All the civil and military units has no issues what so ever. I'd like to have a G Reg but I think that might just cause more confusion.
Hi! Does your instructor Jim has a website or any way to contact him? Thanks.
His details are in the description but if you Google Somerset Microlights, you should find his website.
Well done Giles!
I can't wait to fly my PeaBee now.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I bet! Look forward to seeing the video. I saw Julie Drake flying hers at Parafest. I'd love one too. One day maybe. :) I'd always thought it would be an easy transition from pg and ppg but clearly from your video, it's not that easy.
@@bobflyman it's achievable, but there is no real replacement for good training. I can't wait to fly my PeaBee.