Flight

Flight details
Title: Newhaven to Brighton Marina and back
Site:Newhaven Cliffs
Pilot:John Porter
Date of flight:1st May 2010
Wing type:Paraglider
Flight details:
This was my fourth trip to Newhaven, the first three flights were in weak conditions and resulted in total air time of around three minutes. Today however, with the help of Tim Cox's and Windy John's advice and with ideal conditions, I managed it without any problems. I understand that the real skill starts when conditions are marginal but they were so spot-on that I had no trouble crossing the gaps at Saltdean and Rottingdean. Really enjoyable flight; it's amazing how many people take the trouble to wave or hoot from their cars on the coast road.
Cross-country league entry
Flight type:Out and return ridge run
Takeoff:50.781417,0.04775
To:50.811917,-0.09175
Finish at:50.7815,0.047717
Landing place:Newhaven Beach
Witness:GPS
Distance20.79 km
Score20.79 km
In novice league?YES
GPS evidence from:XC.008669.igc
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