Stormsail

So, it was another trip to Popham airfield and Airborne Aviation as Phoebe had booked a secret 20 minute trial flight for her dad. I’d also arranged for Phoebe to have a 40 minute session for her pending birthday to see if she liked flying. Unfortunately it meant that I had to have another go and this time I wasn’t nervous as I was on the first attempt. Even though the flight was twice as long as I’d completed before it didn’t seem to last long enough. We were all luck with the weather in that we avoided the showers that were plaguing the area and it was amusing to avoid the squalls in the air. I think both Pheebs and her Dad both enjoyed their experiences and I’ve got to see if I can save up some dosh to complete the first course…….mmmm, although I think our 3 week holiday will take precedence over that….

It was also an interesting day as my parents met Phoebe’s parents for the first time over lunch. I think they were expecting an announcement but I guess that wasn’t the case……..give me a chance!

Well, that was interesting….. I finally got round to using my birthday present from Phoebe last year which was a 20 minute micro-light flying experience (thanks babe). Now, I thought a micro-light was a hang-glider with a motor on the end of it but I was pleasantly surprised to find it was in a mini plane! We didn’t have to go too far down to Popham airfield and were well looked after by the FlyMac management there. Steve my instructor did a fantastic job of looking after me in the air and even let me have a go on the controls. I must admit, I was a little apprehensive in the air as you can feel every single bump of the thermals but I soon got used to it. I think I’m going to have to have another go and see if I’ve got a new hobby in the making……and no I won’t be buying a plane (after owning a boat for 8 years, I think I’ve learnt my lesson of expensive toys!).

Pictures from the afternoon are here.