Our Dear Leader appears to have taken himself off for a well-earned break. So here’s a nice video to watch till he comes back and here’s how to Tweet us

Here’s a special video from Ireland that will give you a real sense of what it feels like to fly a trike – and frankly we’re not even sure how it was shot. But these are the sort of views you can get trike flying.

So you wanted to know what Peter Wilson looks like when he’s flying his America’s Cup sorties in Valencia, Spain for the Alinghi 5 syndicate? Hmmm? Had enough stills? Want video? Well, here he is:

CFI Peter Wilson, back in the country from international training missions, took time out in Tumut recently to conduct Cross Country training for a group of enthusiasts.

A Cross Country Endorsement allows you to travel just about anywhere in Australia and to go as far as you choose.

Our cross-country courses are perfect for microlight, ultralight and hang-glider pilots. The next course will be held in Tumut, NSW, on 28 November.

“There is really no other way you can feel more like a bird! Unlike a plane, you can see the sights above, below and ALL around you while the wind is hitting your face.”

I have the privilege of claiming to be Dick Smith’s flying instructor!!! Wow, now there’s a claim to fame! No, not really, I didn’t teach him how to fly, I just converted him to Microlight flying.

A few years ago I ran an advertisement on Canberra television in the hope of encouraging microlight flying. I only received one phone call! But that one call was a good one.

“If anybody wants a fantastic experience or even a hobby, then this is it! There is really no other way you can feel more like a bird! Unlike a plane, you can see the sights above, below and ALL around you while the wind is hitting your face. Pete is such a wonderful, funny, knowledgeable teacher and person. Cheers for the great times Pete! There not over yet!”