Students, Pilots & Customers

Some feedback from Flybubble students, tandem passengers, pilots and customers... LOTS MORE still to be added!

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Bobby Brown

The 2003 Brazil trip is like a dream

The trip lived up perfectly to my expectations and with some bonuses!

I was impressed with Carlo's assistance and his preparatory organisation for the trip. Truly excellent.

Daily flight organisation retrievals, organisation, site and flight briefings, in-flight coaching over radio all really very good indeed!

I was truly pleased with the trip and grateful for everything you did to accomplish it.

I achieved far more actual flying than on previous trips.

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Nancy Elliott

The course was very well organised, and Carlo's knowledge of the area obviously paid off.

Briefing and debriefing each day at take-off was excellent and very useful indeed.

Communication in air was fantastic it worked extremely well. Carlo kept a careful eye on conditions for us, which was very reassuring.

I had ideas and dreams, but I never could have imagined what I actually achieved!

My flying just got better and better, and I found I really got into XC flying for the first time. I am excited now about going on cross country flights, not afraid of leaving the hill any more.

My thermalling skills have improved immensely!

Great people and great company!

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Byron Campbell, London

Hi Carlo and Nancy,
Here is a bit of feedback for you...
First of all; I thought the pre-trip information and organisation was first rate. Everything was provided well in advance and all of your checklists were a great help to jog the memory in relation to equipment issues.
During the trip your calm reassuring way of dealing with a group of pilots with varying skills and abilities was fantastic. You managed to assist and provide feedback and advice to all of us throughout the week which was a great help and much appreciated.
The range and variety of flying sites were excellent as were the site briefings...
The airport transfers went smoothly, the hotel was good and the food was great!
Byron :-)

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Richard Sears, Southend on Sea, Essex

Hi,
Am trying to think of something to criticise but can't. Even before the trip you seemed to have everything thought of, and as for the trip its self I can't fault it.
The accomodation was nice, clean and overlooking a beach.
There was plenty of different sites to choose from and all of them had amazing views.
As for the flying I thought you did everything possible to get us up in the lift.
You were helping out on the radio when you were on the ground and finding the best areas when flying; short of you actually flying the glider for us I can't see what more you could of done.
Would recommend one of your trips to anyone.
Rik

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Julian Rayner, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hi Carlo and Nancy,
Here's my feedback on the trip:
Pre-trip planning (communication, check-lists, etc): Thorough and helpful.
Flying sites: Good number and variety of sites within a reasonable distance. Good take-offs. From a flying perspective, I thought the area offered lots of options in terms of wind direction and thermalling and soaring sites, which increased the chances of flying.
Scenery: Beautiful up in the hills... I thought the area was good if you were going there to spend time in the mountains - flying, walking, biking, etc. The scenery was lovely, the climate was nice and it looked as if you could get away from it all if you wanted to.
Coaching: Excellent, both on the ground and in the air. Crucial on a couple of occasions for staying in the air and subsequently enjoying long flights.
Local guide: Excellent; very experienced and knowledgeable; light touch; decisive...
You and Stelios were a good combination. Stelios had the local knowledge to enable the group to maximise its chances of flying while you provided coaching on the ground and in the air which meant that I was able to stay in the air longer and improve my flying skills. I felt that the two of you working together added an extra layer of safety too. The combination worked particularly well for me at Sikourio, with Stelios getting us there... while it was good and you coaching us in the air.
I thought the area offered a lot of potential for flying and, like you, felt that we only scratched the surface.
I would certainly consider going back there again...
Best wishes,
Julian

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