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Name: | Peter Slade |
| Glider: | Niviuk Icepeak 8 | |
| Flying For: | 10 years | |
| AU Rank: | 14 | |
| WPRS: | 738 |
1. Where do you mostly fly?
Canungra.
2. Which pilots most influenced you?
Some flying mates in Europe Summer 2007.
3. Where and what was your most memorable flying experience, best flight ever?
El Bolson, Argentina flying with Andean Condors.
4. What is your favourite flying site in your State?
Beechmont.
5. What is your favourite site in Australia?
Beechmont.
6. What is your favourite site in World?
Canazei, Italian Dolomites.
7. What is you favourite item in your flying kit and why?
Reserve parachute. Haven't had to use it.
8. What do you believe to be your strongest flying skill?
Persistent. Not giving up.
9. What do you believe to be your weak link?
Messing up starts, poor glide lines and decision making. Staying in weak climbs. Getting gliders ruined by Wedgetail Eagles.
10. What equipment do you use, Harness, Instruments, etc?
Impress 3 harness and Niviuk icepeak 8, brauniger compeo + Garmin 76, spot 3, rogallo Beamer 2, camelback 3L, icom IC41w and VHF.
11. Best comp task you’ve flown so far, the most memorable?
First task Argentina Championship 2011 1st in goal.
12. Why do you fly?
To experience the sensation, nature, travel, share with mates, learn and feeling force of thermals.
13. What are your personal flying goals?
To fly more efficiently, more instinctively, faster and safe.
14. What tips can you give to newcomers to the sport?
Check your lines frequently. Avoid flying where there may be mechanical turbulence. Avoid using speed bar close to the ground. Ask for advice. Take your time. Fly with a tracker like the Spot also a UHF. Don't fly if conditions iffy. Keep on enjoying, remember why you started flying, go cross country, have a go in Australian nationals or regional comps.