flexwing flight from bodmin to the isles of scilly

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flexwing flight from bodmin to the isles of scilly

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dave bromley microlight adventures

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@jerribee1 Ай бұрын

It's marvellous that people like you do the things you do, and show us what we would otherwise never see. More power to your elbow.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thank you for your comments, glad you enjoyed the video

@Mark-pp7jy Ай бұрын

After watching Doc Martin for so many years, I was determined to see Port Isaac, and did so in February of 2024. Stayed a couple nights in Bodmin. Seeing that area from the air was brilliant. Thank you, Captain! 🧑‍✈️ Mark / Minneapolis, MN 🇺🇸

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad to be of service, and thanks for watching

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Don't really understand the comment, we flew flexwing microlights to the Isles of scilly, no sims or software, what you see is what we did !!

@pauldufour3072 9 күн бұрын

That was brilliant. I flew to St Marys by helicopter 10 years ago, but that looks alot more fun. I loved the Isles. As you say like the Caribbean. I've lost too much eyesight to fly properly. The one joy of my life.

@markrankin4214 Ай бұрын

I have watched a lot of microlight and gliding videos on KZfaq over the years. This is right up there with the best. Well done and happy flying.

@CD-ie3fp Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Subs will rocket😀

@johnjoeflanagan Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking me along, enjoyed every minute.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for subscribing

@soggybottom3463 Ай бұрын

Glorious, well done! thank you so much for taking us with!!! 👍👏👏👏

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

@a.c.h3792 Ай бұрын

This is brilliant. What a fantastic video. I know Cornwall well many a holiday there as a child growing up in '70s and '80s but our family never visited the Scilly Isles. But to see this journey via microlight is just the best. My dad flew gliders and light aircraft and he would have loved this footage. What a way to travel, happy flying.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

thanks for your comments, i'm glad you enjoyed the video

@PoorPaddy Ай бұрын

Beautiful Dave. A random recommended video, and wow, fantastic. My old home at cardinham airfield, now in west Cornwall, wonderful to see our fantastic county from such a perspective. Lovely music too. Regards Paddy.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thank you for the comments, I'm glad you enjoyed the video

@alanparkinson549 Ай бұрын

Great video, reminds me of my one "sea crossing" in a trike. It was a bit more primitive than yours, back in the early 1980s. We flew from the usually busy microlight "airport" at Middleton Sands, south of Heysham, across Morecambe Bay to either the old ex RAF/USAF field at Cark or the grounds of Holker Hall a little further north, can't remember which and my log book's not handy. Single cylinder 250 cc two stroke, and practically no instruments, no radio, no parachute. I had a boat's compass, bought from the local chandlers, and a climber's or hiker's cheapo altimeter. Fuel gauge was a transparent sight tube on the tank, and airspeed was the feel of wind in my face, but John had a home-made ASI on his machine. I have to admit, I felt less comfortable on that flight than any others! I got a nice photo (on film in those days, of course) of John's aircraft below me as we flew over Heysham Harbour and Lighthouse. Happy days!

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Not sure I would have risked anything like this in my old "Q"

@ramadaxl Ай бұрын

When I saw the approach over the Islands all I could think of was a poem... High Flight Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds, - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace. Where never lark, or even eagle flew - And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. John Gillespie McGee Junior. R.C.A.F.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

@ramadaxl I'm glad you liked it, the poem sums things up nicely I think, it was a wonderful thing to do

@paulmoran217 27 күн бұрын

Great How To on how to get to the Scillies! What I liked was the understated narration, leaving the fab images to speak for themselves....well done; one of the best short-flight vids on YT.👌💪

@davesmicrolightadventures 27 күн бұрын

@paulmoran217 thanks for the comments, I'm glad you enjoyed the video

@TheFatNumpty 15 күн бұрын

Well, would you just look at the colour of that water, just beautiful! Thanks for posting 👍

@davesmicrolightadventures 15 күн бұрын

@TheFatNumpty glad you liked it, the scenery was stunning

@bobble3633 Ай бұрын

Congratulations on a brilliant video - I was almost emotional watching it, you forgot what a beautiful place this country is. I’d never seen the Scilla isles before, your right, could have been the Caribbean. That craft is amazing, I’m probably to old to learn it all now, but a fantastic way really sense the skies 👏👏👏

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

You're never too old to learn, glad you liked the video

@peterhiggs1844 Ай бұрын

My home town Bodmin for many years, and the Scilles, my holiday destination for many years. Thank you so much.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it

@andyburnett8012 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful place and fantastic views of Cornwall just lovely

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

@raybede Ай бұрын

I had no idea this sort of flight was possible in this aircraft and so pleased that you are enjoying flights like it. Great Vid Thank you

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching

@andyetheridge Ай бұрын

I flew from Newquay to the Isles of Scilly Isles for world pilot gig championships. Six in a plane, pilot had the cockpit door open all the way, we could see what he saw so to speak. Awesome!

@user-TonyUK Ай бұрын

Now that is a birds eye view of a route a plane would take.... incredible views. Tony the Retired Hiker in Essex

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments, it was a magical flight

@user-TonyUK Ай бұрын

@@davesmicrolightadventures Although both of my Parents have visited their relative out there we Originate in Grimsby, Humberside and I myself live in Essex but spent more than half my life Hiking round the Pennines and Lake District hence my usual sign off "Tony the Retired Hiker."

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Nice, I will be visiting the lakes in august, I have a couple of events to attend, one at rufforth and one at Troutbeck near Keswick, beautiful area

@user-TonyUK Ай бұрын

@@davesmicrolightadventures I first visited the Lake Diistrict after finishing my second Pennine way Hike from North to South and thought I would attempt the Coast to Coast thinking that going through the Lake District would be tougher than the Pennine Way, it turned out to be so much easier walking up one valley and crossing over a hill at the end to the next vally, then came the middle section from Kirkby Stephens to Richmond, once over the moors it was a simple case of walking down the Valley to Richmond then over to the North Yorkshire Moors and the coast just beyond the moors, but the Yorkshire Moors seem to go on forever. Still eventually I reach the coast and thought Yes the Pennine Way is Longer at 370 mile to the C2C route of 180 miles but its hard to say which is the most strenous. Once again loved the video and will look out for more of your output. Tony the Retired Hiker in Essex

@williamstilgoe61 Ай бұрын

First of these I’ve seem but I absolutely loved it.

@JustMeZero988 Ай бұрын

Took me back to my flying days. Certainly choppy at 500 foot (I remember those days) and as predicted, it was the same landing. But a good flight. Flew over the channel in 2011 to south of France that took 3.5 days to get there , flying for 3 hours in the morning, then resting and then 3 hours in the evening then camping under the wing. Happy Days.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thank you for your comments, very much appreciated, I'm only just getting the hang of editing, I only set up my you tube channel about a year ago when myself and a friend set off for our Arctic charity fundraising flight, all the videos from that trip are also on my channel, have a look and let me know what you think, regards, dave

@kernow9324 Ай бұрын

I have such a fear of heights it can be debilitating, but I was able to watch and enjoy your video! Thank you.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Hi, I'm glad you were able to watch

@robsawyer7637 Ай бұрын

I flew into the Scillies many years ago from Bournemouth in my Arrow and landed on the same runway, 09, as you, it was grass and tarmac back then you had it easy :-) Lovely video, enjoyed that. Happy landings

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@robjohnson2821 Ай бұрын

So enjoyed that mate. I did a microlight taster flight quite some years ago from Formby over to the Mersey and then across Liverpool then back, it was just wonderful. Wish i had the time (and the money) to do much more of it. Thanks for sharing 👍

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Hi, glad you enjoyed it, shame you never got round to doing it yourself

@roystonevans2223 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed every second of it, the freedom of flight is intoxicating.. Well done ✈️👌

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

@roystonevans2223 thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it

@TheSd1cko Ай бұрын

Would have preffered no music. Just natural sounds of the wind, engine and prop noises please. But thanks and well done.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments, some of my other videos have very little music, it's nice when you can hear all the radio chit chat but I've been having problems with the audio crackling a lot so I had to cut most of it from this one

@ianlawrie919 Ай бұрын

Magic,Enchanting and Awesome 👏👍👌

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

thanks for your comments, glad you enjoyed it

@TheStevehow Ай бұрын

those beaches .wow thanks dave amazing flight across the water.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for subscribing

@arebereeta1831 Ай бұрын

Great video - very enjoyable. Thanks for going to the trouble 👍

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

@@arebereeta1831 thanks for the comments, I'm glad you liked it

@FIL357 Ай бұрын

A really enjoyable video. Stayed on the Scilly islands a few years ago. Lovely to see it from the air. Thank you. Phil, Suffolk.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@grahamnancledra7036 Ай бұрын

You didn't stay there. You stayed on Scilly or the Isles of Scilly.

@fridarey 12 күн бұрын

What a joy this was, thanks! Can't help hoping the tourist office over there is called the Ministry of Scilly Walks ;)

@davesmicrolightadventures 12 күн бұрын

😂, me too, that would be great

@dubbadude Ай бұрын

Brilliant vid and I’m smitten. Simply wonderful views, surprised by the altitude you travelled at, and completely jealous of your skills. Not a gripe whatsoever but more commentary would be a great addition. 👏👏👏

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it, I usually like to fly quite low, but if it's a bit thermic or I'm travelling over water I always fly higher

@TheSd1cko Ай бұрын

I would also appreciate more commentary too. Also, no music 😁 just recorded audio would be amazing.

@anemone104 Ай бұрын

Nice. A treat to see the Scillies from the air - I've spent a lot of time diving the Scillies based on St Martins.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Nice, thanks for your comments

@anemone104 Ай бұрын

@@davesmicrolightadventures No worries, thanks for posting the vid. Might be worth noting that them that live there prefer 'Isles of Scilly'. The Scilly Isles are a roundabout between Esher and Thames Ditton, one of the earliest multiple roundabouts in the UK. Locals called them the Silly Isles and the legend is that some of 'em worked at the Ordnance Survey in Chessington just down the road. So the 'SCilly Isles' name got written on the map. Well I think it's funny... Want to see a vid of some very nice biodiverse habitat off St Martins at 30m? If you say 'yes' I'll reply with a link, but I thought I'd ask first 'cos this is your channel.

@anthonycripps1045 Ай бұрын

Amazing video. Such bravery flying over the sea!

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments, I must admit it was a bit daunting the first time

@trb10 Ай бұрын

That's a nervous flyers worst nightmare all that rocking and rolling!

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

@trb10 it certainly is, you get used to it as a pilot

@yourplumbingpal1225 Ай бұрын

Stunning, thank you. Actually flying there this Friday , cannot wait .

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

wonderful, it's a stunning place, glad you enjoyed the video

@lesshort2049 Ай бұрын

Amazing! I really enjoyed that, thank you for posting.

@Word_is_out Ай бұрын

Wow you are the luckiest man alive to be able to do this simply breathtaking !!

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thank you for the comments, anyone can have a go at this type of flying, it doesn't have to be expensive to start with

@ghostbustar 26 күн бұрын

Beautiful location and amazing video, thanks for sharing. You should come over to the Isle of Wight sometime.

@davesmicrolightadventures 26 күн бұрын

Hi, thanks for the comments, I've been to the isle of Wight quite a few times, I'll get some new footage next time I go and post it

@rogerclarke3291 Ай бұрын

Beautiful video and footage. The scilly isles is one of those places I really want to fly to. You have inspired my to now fly down to Bodmin and do the same. Thank you for sharing.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

glad you liked the video and good luck with your own adventure, it's stunning if the weather plays fair

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Nothing is sped up , all at actual speed, which was approximately 75mph

@Sierra-Yankee Ай бұрын

Love this - thanks for sharing 👍

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it 👍

@Mat-eq8mk Ай бұрын

Amazing footage. I know nothing about microlights but will now google... Subbed!

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Many thanks for joining, glad you enjoyed the video

@paulsleighty Ай бұрын

Smoothed out nicely once you got above cloud base. Nice

@SamSam-ny6gt Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed your video. I would love to see a full length, unedited version. I like trying to identify the towns and villages from above

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

I'll see what I can do

@hamburger4622 Ай бұрын

Fantastic, and a courageous journey 👍👌😎

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

thanks for your comments, glad you liked it

@billbrooks6247 Ай бұрын

Just wonderful. What I designed the aircraft for, well done.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thanks Bill, glad you liked it, they are awesome bits of kit if you ask me, I've been all the way to the North cape and back in mine

@kittapscott4168 Ай бұрын

That was brilliant. My family home was Lelant, although I now live in Northumberland. Loved the commentary as its difficult to pick most places for your height. Much was great accompaniment too. Looking forward to the next one.😂

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it

@thesmallnotesduo Ай бұрын

Awesome. Free as a bird indeed

@martinlennon4673 28 күн бұрын

That was visually stunning 👍

@davesmicrolightadventures 28 күн бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it

@blowduke Ай бұрын

Went there from lands end airport ,stunning views as you land must have been fantastic in a microlight

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching, it was indeed thrilling and stunning doing it in a flexwing microlight, glad you enjoyed it

@ForzaMilan-di2zd Ай бұрын

Wow looks like the Maldives from the beaches and clear water. just kidding, but looks stunning. Who would've thought we have that in the channel close to the Atlantic

@SussexYank Ай бұрын

That is fantastic! Loved the flight, and have subscribed. I've wanted to visit the Scilly Isles, and now I have, sort of! I wish I were healthy enough to do this kind of thing. I fly a drone to get footage and photos for my channel, and so see the ground from up to 400 ft overhead, but with a microlight I could get me lots of even better footage. I've always wanted to fly up close and personal to the clouds.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Hi, and thanks for joining, it truly is a wonderful thing to be able to do, I love it

@MrMartgolf Ай бұрын

Beautiful views 👍 Thank you

@timnewland4186 Ай бұрын

What an amazing way to spend your day.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

@timnewland4186 it certainly was, glad you enjoyed watching it

@relax12002 Ай бұрын

Just Awesome thanks for taking us on your flight

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@Brookspirit Ай бұрын

Lovely. I'm envious.

@can5projects563 20 күн бұрын

new subscriber here hello from Ausralia

@davesmicrolightadventures 20 күн бұрын

Hi, nice to have you on board, welcome

@geoffmcbroom5302 Ай бұрын

What a treat, real flying, beautiful unspoiled Islands - perhaps you should have stayed longer!

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

I may well go back and stay a few days when possible, it was beautiful

@milesbrown8016 Ай бұрын

Awesome. Well done

@heatpump8566 Ай бұрын

Love the musical accompaniment

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it

@ESSEXBART Ай бұрын

Love this, thanks for sharing

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

@@ESSEXBART you're welcome, glad you enjoyed it

@eddiegribben1397 Ай бұрын

Crazy guy well done it was beautiful

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thanks , glad you enjoyed it

@garysmith3140 Ай бұрын

Great video, I do plan to visit the Scillys soon

@bellastaffypearmapearman2666 Ай бұрын

grear video. Amazing views.❤

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it

@christophernewman5027 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed that very much, thanks. 😊 Subbed.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for joining

@NAYF76 Ай бұрын

Lovely video Sir. Subscribed.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for subscribing

@peterblyth5500 Ай бұрын

Wow, simply Wow!

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@britfrog Ай бұрын

that flight takes balls in one of them

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

check out some of the other videos on my channel, dave bromley microlight adventures, we did a trip to the north cape last year in aid of prostate cancer, some of the scenery and weather we flew through will make you twitch a bit if you thought that took balls

@MrOldways Ай бұрын

Awesome.... thank you. :)

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

@@MrOldways glad you enjoyed it

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

You're welcome

@COLSPLACE44 Ай бұрын

Great video. Subbed. 👍

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for joining, glad you liked the video

@thomaslongfellow4993 Ай бұрын

Awesome

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

@AndrewLale-mr9jm Ай бұрын

So close to death at every moment. One big gust of wind... and it's sayonara.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Not really, these machines are deceptively strong, wind can have a very big impact on the flight

@mf8023 Ай бұрын

Now that's what I call flying 😊

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments, glad you liked it, check out my videos from our Arctic trip last year, some very challenging flying at times

@ryanhobson7707 Ай бұрын

Lovely flight with some stunning views. Can anyone name the beach down and to the left at the 3:56 mark please??

@mattycornwall3326 Ай бұрын

Sennen Cove

@ColonelBandit Ай бұрын

Is extra training, rating or equipment required to fly over open water?

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Hi, no training or ratings are required for water crossings, in a flexwing there is no universally accepted way of ditching, it's really up to the individual to make their own choices, as for equipment I always wear a lifejacket and carry a personal locator beacon which works worldwide

@eugenemorice8545 Ай бұрын

I live in Penzance and enjoyed that no end. How long did it take to get to Scilly from Cardinham btw? Also.. on the way out and on the way back you got clearance to overfly Lands End Airport. I guess you were high enough yo avoid the regular traffic? Not sure when you flew but it's been hoying it down with rain here for the best part of a fortnight.. Nice video....

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

hi we did the flight about a month ago now i think, it took about an hour from bodmin to st mary's, we contact the relevant flight services for information and get clearance to fly over certain areas, including lands end, and they can tell us about traffic heading our way or tell other people about us

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

@davesmicrolightadventures 0 seconds ago hi we did the flight about a month ago now i think, it took about an hour from bodmin to st mary's, we contact the relevant flight services for information and get clearance to fly over certain areas, including lands end, and they can tell us about traffic heading our way or tell other people about us

@cyberherbalist Ай бұрын

Wow, just wow!

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Hi, it made me feel just the same doing it many thanks for the comments

@combatwombat71 Ай бұрын

Looks good, and certainly a lot faster than my old 582 Quantum 😂 This video is getting dangerously close to convincing me to try and re-do my GST again one day!

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Go for it, you know you want to 😁

@garyspracticalworkshop357 Ай бұрын

Great video and flight , must trade one of my bikes in for some magic wings . NICE

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

@@garyspracticalworkshop357 go for it !!

@stewartmackay Ай бұрын

Lovely video, what speed does this thing do normally? I'd love to learn to fly one of these. Looks so peaceful.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Hi, there are various models of flexwing with different performance levels, I usually fly around 80mph but can fly at 100mph if required

@stewartmackay Ай бұрын

@@davesmicrolightadventures Interesting, thanks for taking the time to reply.

@juliee.7072 Ай бұрын

The music is beautiful, makes me want to fly a microlight through my dreams

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

thank you for your comments, i'm glad you enjoyed it

@deanmcbride8747 Ай бұрын

Great video's.. I would love to do this hobby. How much does one cost. Do you need a licence to fly one. Awsome. Dean 🇬🇧

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

@deanmcbride8747 hi, yes you do need a licence, these machines can vary from about £1500 to £60,000, the most common one, the quantum, can be had for anything from £3000 to around £9000

@CD-ie3fp Ай бұрын

Thanks for posting Dave. I'm new to your channel and am always looking out for flexwing Microlight vids so as to appreciate the spectacular pictures at snail pace. Are annotations feasible when editing? Keep posting!

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching, the videos of our trip to the North cape last year are all on my channel as well if you want a bit more adventure

@paulgraham2371 Ай бұрын

Annotation reqd "Portreath on R" etc

@CD-ie3fp Ай бұрын

@@davesmicrolightadventures Can't beat the beauty of the Scilly Isles in a flexwing. Perfect for coastline flying. Subs will soar 😀Have you visited Lundy yet?

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

We havent managed to get there yet, we flew past it on the way from devon into wales@CD-ie3fp

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Youre absolutely right, i need to think about that more@paulgraham2371

@erichetherington9899 Ай бұрын

nice! altitude & distance ? so cool over water indeed! :) ty

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

I flew at 3900ft across the water, it's approximately 30 miles across

@daryl1776 7 күн бұрын

What precautions do you take for crossing the sea in case of engine failure?

@davesmicrolightadventures 7 күн бұрын

Hi, I have lifejacket and a personal locator beacon with me whenever I'm crossing large amounts of water

@jacmwo9865 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the response dave

@iain8837 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video, great views and full colours! It seems like your landing sections are either a faster approach than expected or you have slightly sped up the video?

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

No, not sped up at all, everything is at actual speed

@iain8837 Ай бұрын

@@davesmicrolightadventures Cool 👌

@user-kz2ro3hx9y Ай бұрын

Just wondering what precautions you have to take for that distance over water, is it just height for glide distance and hope? Sorry if it’s a dumb question

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

@user-kz2ro3hx9y hi, height is obviously your friend on those occasions but I also wear a lifejacket and carry a personal locator beacon

@user-kz2ro3hx9y Ай бұрын

@@davesmicrolightadventures ah, thanks for answering. Fab video, fly safe friend

@fredkelly4365 Ай бұрын

I was nervous crossing that water with you!

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Hi, we're getting used to it now, we've done quite a few water crossings in the last year

@hunglikeadonkeybutnotassmelly Ай бұрын

@@davesmicrolightadventures did you have a life vest on?

@mattyp80 Ай бұрын

How are you finding the parts and servicing since the Indian company took over P & M? (I used to work for them (P & M) before they went into receivership!) Also, are you wearing a goon suit and have any extra safety equipment flying over water?

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Hi, it was an absolute nightmare to start with, gs aviation now has pretty much everything in stock

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

I don't wear an immersion suit or anything, but I do have a lifejacket and a personal locator beacon

@mattyp80 Ай бұрын

Cool, glad you're sorted! I still have a little puff of pride when i see the struts, cables and wings, wondering whether they were any that I had made! 🤔

@rcopterboy 28 күн бұрын

Do you wear an immersion suit for flights over water?

@davesmicrolightadventures 28 күн бұрын

Hi, no I don't, I do have a lifejacket and personal locator beacon, the problem with immersion suits in a flexwing is it's not practical to wear it all the time and they are quite bulky to store when not in use

@malacca1951 2 ай бұрын

Amazing! The first video of this kind I've ever watched! I had a PPL so am used to restricted views with Cessnas! I showed your video to a friend today and the question they asked was, 'Does he have a parachute?'! I assumed the answer is no, as I never carried a parachute in a Cessna but please confirm the answer! What's the furthest you've flown in that machine and what's the range on a good weather day? And another 'silly' question from the same friend: Ask him if the machine has a name! (LOL!) Thanks!

@davesmicrolightadventures 2 ай бұрын

Hi, first of all, no we don't carry parachutes, myself and a friend flew 2 of these all the way to the North cape in Norway and back last year, almost 5000 miles in total, as for range, we can do up to 4 hours on a full rank at around 80 mph, so 320 at a time, the most we've done in a day was about 550 miles if I remember correctly, all the videos of that journey are on you tube, check them out at dave bromley microlight adventures, let me know what you think, regards, dave

@alanmac101 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video, thanks for sharing it. Can I ask the name of the music you used as it was so nice.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Hi, most of the music I use comes from soundstripe which is part of the power director video editor, the clips I used in this video were called, chasing the northern lights,come and see, and, interim, probably not very helpful if you don't have power director, regards, dave

@alanmac101 Ай бұрын

Many thanks for the music info, Ive managed to find them on youtube cheers once again.

@YTPAJ12 Ай бұрын

Fly around Saltash, river Tamar and the rest of the area. Being based in Asia, I miss it. Please.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

I will look into it 👍

@jacmwo9865 2 ай бұрын

What a great and awesome flight dave,Thank you Always for flying video.Cheers mate!, if i ask ,which efis instrument is that Dave?.

@davesmicrolightadventures 2 ай бұрын

Hi, it's a kanardia horus 80

@jacmwo9865 2 ай бұрын

Under microlight training and I hope one day will fly to kenya from France. P&M aviation company has got mort reliable MICROLIGHT FLEXWING AIRCRAFTS

@Pihlalorjoone Ай бұрын

Maybe it is a good idea to put some stats at the end of your video like: flighttime, distance, etc. Might make an already interesting video even more interesting.

@davesmicrolightadventures Ай бұрын

Nice idea, I'll maybe do that on the next one

@oddities-whatnot Ай бұрын

It really doesn’t need the music. Far too many videos on KZfaq with it when all we want is the ambience of the background or the sounds of whatever is happening in the video.