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The Coastal Path Goes Flying – Part IV

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Wingclipped

North we flew, back over the Medway, away from Rochester and towards Cliffe.  When we had passed Cliffe Fort two years ago it was sealed off and appeared flooded inside.  We could have crawled through a window, but decided not … Continue reading →

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The Coastal Path Goes Flying – Part III

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Wingclipped

Once our microlight had taken off we flew up to 2,250 feet.  Having walked the entire Kent coastline, I was looking forward to seeing some of it from the sky.  Almost immediately we flew over something I had not seen … Continue reading →

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The Coastal Path Goes Flying – Part II

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Wingclipped

One of the things I liked about our first microlight flight was that we got in the air relatively quickly.  The initial briefing lasted a few minutes and no more (only slightly longer than it took to sign the waiver). … Continue reading →

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The Coastal Path Goes Flying – Part I

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Wingclipped

Whilst we were back in Grain we decided to head down to Middle Stoke and have a bit of an adventure at Medway Microlights. To put matters quite simply, I love the sky.  I love the freedom of it.  I … Continue reading →

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59d – Chichester Harbour to South of Bosham

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Wingclipped

Light aircraft were out in force as we walked up the eastern edge of Chichester Harbour, buzzing around the waters and droning incessantly like mosquitos.  Despite the poor light, I tried to capture a few as they passed overhead. Half … Continue reading →

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17 – Grain to Stoke

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Wingclipped

All week the weather forecast had predicted rain for Saturday, so we had not planned for a walk.  However, when I woke up on Saturday morning and checked the weather, rain was not due until mid-afternoon.  After a quick discussion … Continue reading →

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