There have been some frustrating times lately for powered paragliding. The last 2 Fridays I went out to Techny Basin and flooded my motor. It then wouldn't start while I was there. The motor that I have been flying lately floods very easily.
This evening everything went well. The motor started fairly easily. I launched on the first attempt in no wind conditions. It was great to cruise around the area. There were a number of people walking the Techny Basin area, most of them with their dogs. There are also a couple of playgrounds/parks adjacent to the Basin and many people were exchanging friendly waves with me.
There was a group by the Loyola athletic field. They were motioning me to land but I elected not to land but did a number of low passes which they seemed to enjoy. A short cross country flight to the Willow Hill Golf Course was next on the agenda.
There were a number of golfers still on the course as the sun was getting low. There were a few golfers using the driving range too. I circled the course without flying directly over it. The access road was fun for a low pass too.
The trip back to the launch/landing field was a nice smooth run and the landing was totally controlled too. It was a great flight that recharged my spirit.
Some photos were taken. They are at http://picasaweb.google.com/davidmcw3/PPG090613Tcny?authkey=Gv1sRgCIzZ_tenstuNNw# if you would like to view all of them.
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