Global Eagle - And 'Global Beagle - Around Britain in a Virtual Autogyro'
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Good news!
I made good progress around the North Coast, so passed JoG en-route and just pitched up at Inverness. A heluva leg, but I think worth the hardship to keep good time.
A couple of the locals have taken pity on me and taken me in for the night, must be safer than staying at 'Llandewi Breffi' with Daffyd
As fortune would have it, to go with volriders earlier post, the Vue cinema at Inverness is showing The Incredibles @ 1800. So a quick bite to eat and a huge portion of popcorn with diet coke for afters!
May be a bit later with the pics and Blackpool video, but rest assured they are on the hard drive.
Have a pleasant evening,
SS
I made good progress around the North Coast, so passed JoG en-route and just pitched up at Inverness. A heluva leg, but I think worth the hardship to keep good time.
A couple of the locals have taken pity on me and taken me in for the night, must be safer than staying at 'Llandewi Breffi' with Daffyd
As fortune would have it, to go with volriders earlier post, the Vue cinema at Inverness is showing The Incredibles @ 1800. So a quick bite to eat and a huge portion of popcorn with diet coke for afters!
May be a bit later with the pics and Blackpool video, but rest assured they are on the hard drive.
Have a pleasant evening,
SS
SM, you may as well quit now, as you're on a hiding to nothing trying to take on SS. He's good for a laugh, if not for catching crooks(he's too busy ppruneing for that).
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Go Go Go super Sid!!!!
Sid you are one hell of a guy,easy for some weird named to55er to suddenly log on to your thread and try to knock you having nothing constructive to add and having achived nothing himself. The video of wallop is cracking and i am sure i can see myself in it looking up in awe!!.Dont ever forget the wise words"if you cant take a joke then you should not of joined up".
have you thought of doing a self promotion tour of the schools after your record breaking flight?. There is always the chance to make a video or write a book-seems like everybody else is at it at the moment. Cant wait for the obligatory crash and the coming out of the other side of it a stronger and better man sketch, sure fire awareness winner and hell,you might even get promoted!.Dont forget to blame everybody else and even the weather for your basic flying error and then stage a miraculous rebirth as you pull on all your training and resouces to get things back on track.
have you thought of doing a self promotion tour of the schools after your record breaking flight?. There is always the chance to make a video or write a book-seems like everybody else is at it at the moment. Cant wait for the obligatory crash and the coming out of the other side of it a stronger and better man sketch, sure fire awareness winner and hell,you might even get promoted!.Dont forget to blame everybody else and even the weather for your basic flying error and then stage a miraculous rebirth as you pull on all your training and resouces to get things back on track.
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What a great film. Thoroughly recommended. Elastigirl, Grrrr 
and Mr. Incredible doesn't make some of us feel so bad about 'middle aged spread'. (bring it on!)
As promised the pics, I've kindly refused my hosts offer of a 'wee' dram, as I saw the olympian size of his shot glasses!
On leaving Llanbedr, I saw a wonderful photo opportunity with the high cloud and clear morning air, so radioed a friend to take a snap of a flypast from Snowdons peak. Unfortunately, he was slightly distracted, on such a cold morning, by the walker in just a t-shirt.
Despite the lost opportunity a clearerer pic was made going down the other side.
Blackpool was apleasant site, and as the pleasure beach was not at full swing just then, I took the chance to try out 'The Big One' .
Again the departure made a more, 'pleasing on the stomach' pic. Hope I didn't frighten the donkeys !
I decided that brunch may be good at Liverpool, but on closer investigation of the parking area, I decided to give it a miss!
On passing Fort William I decided to venture further up to Fort Augustus, named after the Roman Emporer, and a little up Loch Ness. I'm sure I caught something out of the corner of my eye.
With the light fading, I pressed on, I managed to persevere to make John O'Groats with time to spare I reckoned, to carry on through to Inverness.
And it seems I reckoned right.
I'm now looking forward to a nice comfie nights sleep under a slate roof as opposed to canvas and with a reasonable start time in the morning, should be able to make Dishforth by the beginning of Songs of Praise.
Bless you all,
SS
and Mr. Incredible doesn't make some of us feel so bad about 'middle aged spread'. (bring it on!)As promised the pics, I've kindly refused my hosts offer of a 'wee' dram, as I saw the olympian size of his shot glasses!
On leaving Llanbedr, I saw a wonderful photo opportunity with the high cloud and clear morning air, so radioed a friend to take a snap of a flypast from Snowdons peak. Unfortunately, he was slightly distracted, on such a cold morning, by the walker in just a t-shirt.
Despite the lost opportunity a clearerer pic was made going down the other side.
Blackpool was apleasant site, and as the pleasure beach was not at full swing just then, I took the chance to try out 'The Big One' .
Again the departure made a more, 'pleasing on the stomach' pic. Hope I didn't frighten the donkeys !
I decided that brunch may be good at Liverpool, but on closer investigation of the parking area, I decided to give it a miss!
On passing Fort William I decided to venture further up to Fort Augustus, named after the Roman Emporer, and a little up Loch Ness. I'm sure I caught something out of the corner of my eye.
With the light fading, I pressed on, I managed to persevere to make John O'Groats with time to spare I reckoned, to carry on through to Inverness.
And it seems I reckoned right.
I'm now looking forward to a nice comfie nights sleep under a slate roof as opposed to canvas and with a reasonable start time in the morning, should be able to make Dishforth by the beginning of Songs of Praise.
Bless you all,
SS
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What a glorious day to fly. 
The crispiest of mornings with the lightest of winds blowing the thread like spiders silk across the open spaces of the Scottish countryside.
Obviously the gunmen at Edingburgh Castle had other sight when they rose, as I seemed to be a perfect target. (Sounds familiar!)
Travelling south, the temperature was noticeably increasing, however a dive to VNe to get across the Firth of Forth was in order, much to the surprise of todays cameraman.
On reaching Scarborough, the whiff of the vinegar on fish & chips made my mouth water. I had to circle in order to take in the whole 'fishing town experience'.
Finally, at the end of the 5th day, I made it back to a sunny Dishforth. To my surprise I was greeted by the regiments finest, however, I think Lynx 1 may not have been used to the responsive nature of an autogyro during the later stages of an approach.
For those awaiting the Blackpool video, wait no more.
With this journey now complete and an injury well on the way to recovery, I shall await the descisions on applications for the London Marathon 2005 to come out on the 13th.
With the circumstances in mind the future is open. Lady luck may play her part, however, as Frankie (and missing lynx) say,
The World is my Oyster.
For those supporters of this venture, thank you for your support.
For other viewers, thank you for popping in.
Happy Christmas to you all.
The crispiest of mornings with the lightest of winds blowing the thread like spiders silk across the open spaces of the Scottish countryside.
Obviously the gunmen at Edingburgh Castle had other sight when they rose, as I seemed to be a perfect target. (Sounds familiar!)
Travelling south, the temperature was noticeably increasing, however a dive to VNe to get across the Firth of Forth was in order, much to the surprise of todays cameraman.
On reaching Scarborough, the whiff of the vinegar on fish & chips made my mouth water. I had to circle in order to take in the whole 'fishing town experience'.
Finally, at the end of the 5th day, I made it back to a sunny Dishforth. To my surprise I was greeted by the regiments finest, however, I think Lynx 1 may not have been used to the responsive nature of an autogyro during the later stages of an approach.
For those awaiting the Blackpool video, wait no more.
With this journey now complete and an injury well on the way to recovery, I shall await the descisions on applications for the London Marathon 2005 to come out on the 13th.
With the circumstances in mind the future is open. Lady luck may play her part, however, as Frankie (and missing lynx) say,
The World is my Oyster.
For those supporters of this venture, thank you for your support.
For other viewers, thank you for popping in.
Happy Christmas to you all.
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Err is that it then?? no danger there woz there? I fouhgt you woz going round the bloody world..whats all the christmas sh*t...get out of that comfy chair put some long johns on and do it....
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Volrider,
What on earth gave you that idea? Only a madman would attempt such a journey in one of these things.
Especially at this time of year.
What is needed is a good all round appreciation of the worlds current affairs, choose the route carefully, study the weather systems likely to be encountered for the timing of the journey and finally, quietly but with a little promotion go out and do it.
Keeping the distance to physically fly to a minimum would be a good option, which would mean flying as close to the 60 N as possible. This would eleviate a lot of the political events around the world affecting the aim.
In addition, keeping the countries airspace you need to penetrate to a minimum, will lessen the possibility of one country scuppering the whole event.
Besides, I have a consultants appointment to attend shortly.
I hope he finds something !!
What on earth gave you that idea? Only a madman would attempt such a journey in one of these things.
Especially at this time of year.
What is needed is a good all round appreciation of the worlds current affairs, choose the route carefully, study the weather systems likely to be encountered for the timing of the journey and finally, quietly but with a little promotion go out and do it.
Keeping the distance to physically fly to a minimum would be a good option, which would mean flying as close to the 60 N as possible. This would eleviate a lot of the political events around the world affecting the aim.
In addition, keeping the countries airspace you need to penetrate to a minimum, will lessen the possibility of one country scuppering the whole event.
Besides, I have a consultants appointment to attend shortly.
I hope he finds something !!
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What are you trying to say?
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Milk!!!
Start an argument with a carton of milk you say-I once shot one!. All dressed up and ready to go out to a do,quick cuppa before the bus comes and do you think i could bloody open one of those cardboard milk catons without getting it all over my clothes?-sufice it to say half a dozen .22 rimfire later and it did not feel so smart and was more willing to donate its contents.SM you talk like you know sid and instead of a rather limp wristed attempt at a bashing why not try and steal his glory with tales of you own doing, surley you have done somthing of intrest in your life so far that is both amusing and engaging?. If you are short of anything intresting to say the just say so and i will let you have some good stories and
stuff that you can pretend is yours and try to fool sombody into thinking you have a personality to match your razor sharp wit.
stuff that you can pretend is yours and try to fool sombody into thinking you have a personality to match your razor sharp wit.
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I can see what this thread is about now. All is clear!
Nice to see SS is surrounded by like minded people.
Keep up the good work, no crims to catch SS?
Nice to see SS is surrounded by like minded people.
Keep up the good work, no crims to catch SS?
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Evening Slobadan,
It seems I may have upset you at some time, for you to be going on like this, so personally. I take it you must know me. Clearly not that well.
Perhaps your venom was made more toxic when you saw my posts on the rotorheads gallery from some of the sunshine drenched and exotic parts of the world in which I have served. Only the best get selected.
Do the time and prove yourself to someone other than yourself and these things may come to you one day.
Why can't I have an opinion on everything? What should I start ignoring?
Should I vote at the next general election for what I believe is the best for my country? Or shall I just vote for the sweetest talking candidate, knowing that they will do the best?
As I have said to many before you Slobadan, if you don't like it here, then you are more than welcome to not come back.
But like them, you always will.
The reason this thread was thrown off the military forum is because Global Eagle was not considered to be military.
And you claim to have read my posts.
Oooooh, so you want to username 'out' me!
Read previous posts my friend, it is not an issue.
Regards,
SS
It seems I may have upset you at some time, for you to be going on like this, so personally. I take it you must know me. Clearly not that well.
Perhaps your venom was made more toxic when you saw my posts on the rotorheads gallery from some of the sunshine drenched and exotic parts of the world in which I have served. Only the best get selected.
Do the time and prove yourself to someone other than yourself and these things may come to you one day.
Why can't I have an opinion on everything? What should I start ignoring?
Should I vote at the next general election for what I believe is the best for my country? Or shall I just vote for the sweetest talking candidate, knowing that they will do the best?
As I have said to many before you Slobadan, if you don't like it here, then you are more than welcome to not come back.
But like them, you always will.
The reason this thread was thrown off the military forum is because Global Eagle was not considered to be military.
And you claim to have read my posts.
Oooooh, so you want to username 'out' me!
Read previous posts my friend, it is not an issue.
Regards,
SS
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Sid, Volrider, and eveybody else who contributed and made this such an enjoyable experience. Thanks guys and a very Merry Christmas to you all.
Regards to all,
E5
Regards to all,
E5
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I have some distrubing and sad news to bring to you at this special time of the year...it's Santa.....he was taken out for a few beers by Siddley to celebrate the round the UK trip and sadly Santa got a bit worse for the wear.. It looks like the Kids will have to wait a bit longer for the old duffer to drop down the chimmney this year
However Mrs Santa has kindly offered to fill in where Santa can't make it..
Those that wish Mrs Santa to come please form an orderley queue...behind me
Have a great Christmas one and all.....
However Mrs Santa has kindly offered to fill in where Santa can't make it..
Those that wish Mrs Santa to come please form an orderley queue...behind me
Have a great Christmas one and all.....
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volrider,
Mrs Santa is raaaather tasty is she not. She can slide down my chimney at any time.
Getting rather concerned that Sir Sid hasn't put in an appearance this Yuletide. Perhaps he's up to mischief somewhere !!
Merry Grimble,
E5
Mrs Santa is raaaather tasty is she not. She can slide down my chimney at any time.
Getting rather concerned that Sir Sid hasn't put in an appearance this Yuletide. Perhaps he's up to mischief somewhere !!
Merry Grimble,
E5
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I have a sneak preview of Silsoe Sidleys new machine....It is being kept a big secret as he plans the next stage of his adventure..."The Big One" We all thought at mission control that Sid was taking a well earned break over Christmas eating loads of pies...but as you can see he has been in rigourous training homing his body to perfection ready for the dangerous and testing crusade ahead...
As you can see Sid is test flying his World Beater and should be ready to go any day soon, as long as who ever borrowed his tyre pump returns it
As you can see Sid is test flying his World Beater and should be ready to go any day soon, as long as who ever borrowed his tyre pump returns it