Maybe your a couple years into the sport and your just itching to get some air time? Just got signed off? Maybe getting back in? You might even have taken delivery of your next new super wing?
Your reading a bunch of stuff over on the Club "Watts Crap" page about all your manic compulsive mentors getting flights in the valley? A word of caution, ask your self are your ready for the season?
Lets keep in mind, many of the "regulars" are Eco-terrorists, they have been flying kerosene fueled jets all over the planet bagging big air and pretty much staying current and in touch with flying. Most can handle finicky conditions that require good judgment. Some of them are just old hands that have the skills to be safe (and some are just "old"
). The early season can make for some challenging air, you should weigh the risk and reward. I know its tempting to just get out with the "gang" but nothing beats a nice cautious approach to break in a new season. If your a PG pilot, make sure you get in some quality kiting sessions. Hangs, dust off the pipes and setup the gear, try to at least do a little ground practice. Maybe a little assessment of your physical condition? Also, be prepared to stand down if perhaps your first trips out yield conditions that may catch you over your skill set.
We all know how great this flying "thing" can be, it would suck to start your season in a tree or heading to emerg for a cast?
So... start easy, be sure of your skills and judge the fickle weather of the early season with caution and you work your way into another manic compulsive season of airtime.
Fly safe!
Comrade Martin
