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Students, Pilots & Customers
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Some feedback from Flybubble students, tandem passengers, pilots and customers... LOTS MORE still to be added!
John Stevens
The course and trip were even better than I expected! Not just good but excellent!
My thermalling technique improved, good to fly in gaggles and I've hopefully removed my blinkers!
I did 22 flights and logged 20 hours. My longest flight was 4 hours 39mn!
Distances were: 68km, 59km, 39km, 24km (and many more)... My longest XC before was 25 km.
June Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Hello Nancy and Carlo
Thank you both for an absolutely wonderful experience last Saturday, truly wonderful. I think I can say that I am hooked! Cannot wait to do another one.
I had an email from Kelly and James. They really are buzzing about paragliding (they're saving up to train to become pilots) great to see that they enjoyed it so much.
Thank you again for a great day and hope to see you again.
Many thanks, June
Geoff Jackson, Ascot, Berkshire
Subject: Thanks again
Hi Carlo,
I really enjoyed the tandem flights on Friday with you. It was an unforgettable experience and the weather was brilliant for it.
All best wishes to you and hope to see you again one day.
Geoff
Alex Crowe, Highbury, London
Hi Nancy & Carlo
Just to let you know that Laura had a fabulous time today and we were both very happy... well worth the wait!
Thanks, Alex
Chris & Peter Warner, Stanford Le Hope, Essex
Hello Carlo,
Thanks for a WONDERFUL day on Friday - Peter & I enjoyed every minute of it.
Here are the photos... The other pictures will follow in extra e-mails.
The weekend was gorgeous weather wise wasn't it? Certainly shows in the pictures.
Hope we do see you again, the flights were a wonderful experience.
Thanks again to you & Nancy.
Chris & Peter Warner
James Young, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Hi Carlo
I just wanted to drop you a note to say a massive thank you for taking me flying yesterday with my mate Martin.
Ever since I can remember I have dreamt in detail about being able to fly and as a disillusioned 6 year old my world was turned upside down when my Dad explained that I would never grow wings and therefore I'd never be able to fly at will! Yesterday was as close at I know it will ever get to be able to fly at will and a dream came true so thank you for making me one incredibly happy man!
I think (to my wife's dismay) I've been bitten by paragliding and will be investigating in more detail how I can make a dream come true on a regular basis.
Carlo, you certainly paint a colourful picture of paragliding and are a wonderful advocate of the sport/hobby. Hopefully we'll see you again soon as that day out with you was totally awesome, and a day I'll never forget.
Thanks once again and maybe I'll be in contact again soon.
Take care fella and fly safe
Jimmy
Simon & Margaret Wheeler, Brighton, East Sussex
Re: Flybubble Paragliding :: Tandem Paraglider Flights
Hi Carlo,
It was an absolutely fantastic experience...
My Mum was similarly impressed especially how you all took such great care of her and went out of your way to make it a special day.
Cheers,
Si.
Barbara Miles, Reading, Berkshire
Nick and I want to thank you again for a very memorable experience.
Nick thoroughly enjoyed being up in the air with you and the peaceful time. He found it amazing to be flying simply by hanging in the wind and the sense of freedom, watching birds closely from above.
You have a great way of building confidence... and made Nick and myself feel very much at ease which made it so much more enjoyable.
I am glad I collected from friends and family to make this his present because I can't imagine he would have talked so much about any other present he might have had otherwise.
I will always recommend you and pass on your details to anyone thinking about a very special present.
Richard Platt, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
"My tandem flight last week was a truly memorable experience - for all the right reasons. Simultaneously exhilarating and serene, it greatly exceeded my expectations."
"Carlo explained everything as I helped him unpack and prepare the paraglider, which made me feel more confident and secure when we were actually in the air."
"... the launch was a breeze, and I soon had an armchair seat high above Sussex."
"Turning and wheeling with the sparrow-hawks and swifts, I did feel like my arms had feathers."
"... Carlo's practical instructions and informative comments made me feel that I wasn't just a passenger."
"It was just a breathtaking twenty minutes, and I would recommend Flybubble to anyone contemplating trying out a tandem flight."
Jenny Marlowe, Redhill, Surrey
RE: Michel's tandem paraglider flight with Carlo from Firle on Saturday 7th June 2008.
Hi Carlo,
Michel enjoyed his flight so much he's just booked himself on a five-day course to learn how to do it himself! :o)
We both had a really nice day, and the weather was great. Hopefully the conditions will be good next time too :o)
Jenny
Warren Charker, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Hi Carlo
Thanks for the flying today. Really cool.
I really enjoyed it and had a great time. I'm still buzzing about it, hilarious!
I will tell my friends about it and tell them to phone you up to do it as well.
After the flying I took us all out for a meal and bought my son the biggest ice cream I could find for behaving himself and waiting for me. He was saying Daddy was flying.
Anyway a day I will always remember. Excellent.
You're a lucky man being involved with such a cool sport for a living.
As promised I have sent you the photos and even one of that ice cream!
Cheers
Warren
Trevor Giddings, Hove, East Sussex, England
About Flybubble Paragliding?...
"First class."
How did the course live up to your expectations?
"The trip exceeded my (high) expectations"
"pre-trip organisation was exemplary" "Just right"
"The expertise and guidance... was fantastic"
"I don't see how any XC course could be better arranged"
What made you choose Flybubble Paragliding?
"I knew Carlo from my training... and knew him to be an excellent teacher as well as a top class, very experienced pilot."
"I wanted to get the best possible learning experience in XC"
"I hoped to achieve several XC flights, become much better and more confident at thermalling, and most importantly to become a better overall pilot."
About Flybubble's site and XC flight guidance?...
"It was all excellent" "Longest XC to date"
"Pre-flight briefings were excellent." "helped find the next thermals"
"...had to really scratch my head to come up with any suggestions for improvement!"
"I honestly cannot imagine how I could ever in future get better help, advice and the rapid learning than I received on this trip from Flybubble Paragliding."
Did you feel that you learnt anything on the course?...
"A huge amount, where to begin?"
"Perhaps the greatest thing was to be liberated from the hill, getting increased confidence in my (growing) ability"
"I learned a lot about better flying technique - to thermal properly for the first time, to use my speed bar properly for the first time, and... how to find the next thermal."
Favourite moments / best experiences?...
"4 XC flights in 4 consecutive days."
"Climbing in a blue thermal with dozens of Urubu (Brazilian vultures)"
Personal bests:
"Height ATO, 870m; Height AMSL, 1750m; Height AGL, 1500m; XC Distance, 37km."
"My wonderful memories of the trip are still as fresh as ever."
About Governador Valadares?...
"Initially challenging to a total novice XC man. But with Flybubble's thorough briefings on landing-out options, their fly-guiding while in the air... I very soon relaxed and hugely enjoyed the big relatively gentle thermals and the magnificent XC experience."
Would you recommend GV to your friends and fellow pilots?
"Yes, but would like to try other Brazil sites."
About Brazil and it's people?...
"An excellent place. Big country, beautifully warm, cheap for a UK visitor, friendly people."
"Staying solely in GV of course limited the opportunity to experience the wider Brazil. I??
Abigail Barr
The course was fantastic. I learnt as much if not more than I hoped.
I learnt what is possible, what I am capable of, what I need to do to achieve it, why I love it, and why every one should do it.
Throughout the course I was always aware that the coaches were really taking delight in their students' achievements. I cannot tell you how much more enjoyable that made it.
My success this season has its roots right there... with you guys. It's all your fault ;->
Thanks very much guys - real quality time!
Crispin Rose-Innes, London, England
About this Flybubble Paragliding SIV course?...
"I found it less scary than I had imagined... because of the very good radio communication"
"progression from one day to the next was a comfortable schedule."
"with practice, I grew to learn, recognise and understand what to expect and so things only got better."
"I now recognise these manoeuvres for what they are and with this comes a better knowledge of safety."
"It was an eye opener. It was an extraordinary experience. It was valuable and I am glad to have done it. Thank you Carlo!"
Do you feel that you've learnt anything from this Flybubble SIV course?
"I have learned masses."
"As a result of this course, I now have a much better understanding of how and why things can go wrong."
"I am relieved to have discovered that my wing is in fact a very trustworthy and friendly companion!"
"I now realise that until I??
Andrew Bedwell - Sevenoaks, Kent
Dear Carlo,
Just a quick note to say that the Club Pilot course you ran was absolutely fantastic.
As a senior sports instructor in another sport, I tend to look further into the way people teach and how they put across what they would like you to do - I felt that your teaching techniques where unsurpassed, with clear definite objectives that were well thought out to match the conditions. Although some other instructors where also present on the hill, it was quite evident to me that you were in a league above.
Thank you for what you managed to do for me, and know you put yourself out more in terms of time than you had to.
I wish you all the best and will be definitely recommending Flybubble to EVERYONE interested in the sport.
Andrew, AllGoodFun Kitesurfing
Peter Longstaff, Ascot, Berkshire, England
About this Flybubble Paragliding trip?...
"Excellent." "with Carlo in charge there was no problem."
"my best XC flights ever."
"I would recommend one of Carlo??
Mike Parfitt
Your skills in the air allowed both you to extend everyones XC flights, hence providing more airtime during which people could learn.
I bettered, then doubled my previous best XC distance and achieved 4x the XC total in three weeks that I had achieved prior to that.
I found the course excellent in respect of information flow
I was extremely happy with the whole experience
Grita Rose-Innes, London, England
About this Flybubble Paragliding SIV course?...
???reassuring and excellent.???
???the level of SIV instruction was perfect for my skills???
???What I liked was the gradual build-up.???
Do you feel that you've learnt anything from this Flybubble SIV course?
???Lots.??? ???made me feel more confident???
???I discovered the capabilities and cut off points of my glider.???
About Carlo's pre- and post- flight SIV briefingsand debreifings?...
???very thoroughly given by Carlo. He never cut time short???
???given under relaxed circumstances???
???We could ask as many questions as we needed to.???
???we all understood completely what was involved.???
About Flybubble's in-flight information and communication during the course?...
???A great help??? ???instructions were firm and direct???
???The quality was excellent???
About Flybubble Paragliding's general assistance and safety back-up during the course?...
???This was of course excellent ??
Andrew Parsons - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Dear Flybubble,
Having completed my EP and CP course with Flybubble over the last one and half years, I felt some form of feedback ought to be forthcoming.
Setting my goals on achieving a Club Pilot rating was without a doubt a daunting and exhilarating process. I can still vividly remember my first day with Nancy, trying to fathom out the spaghetti like strings and her patience and understanding were unbelievable.
The gradual drip feed of knowldege, tips and advice from Carlo, Greg and Nancy were so well timed that their relevance has shaved off years of further learning.
The actual flying demonstrations and tuition by Carlo were sublime and guidance on the purchase of equipment was fantastic.
I would like to say a very big thank you to the Flybubble team for providing such a complete and professional package. It really is no wonder that you attract students from all over England.
Cheers and thanks for everything. Andrew
Peter Campbell, St Leonards, East Sussex, England
About this Flybubble Paragliding trip?...
"I had a brilliant time."
"It was a most memorable adventure that I treasure dearly."
About Flybubble's site and XC flight guidance?...
"I felt I received the best coaching possible"
"we made the greatest opportunity of every opportunity to fly"
"Pre-flight briefing were very good - Top!"
"what I learnt about XC flying really came together"
"I can??
