spotted in Germany pt 04

In terms of aeronautical references, this is the best that Hamburg had offer!

Though next time it may be worth packing a little something

as this bit of river frontage looked eminently soarable!

spotted in Germany pt 03

Finally made it up into the mountains today, checked out

the access to a couple of great looking slopes,

the only problem being the paragliderists....

I started rethinking the wisdom of my chosen

location when I saw these two in trouble

lower down on a rocky outcrop...

luckily for them, they were only about 60cm from safety

spotted in Germany pt 02

spot the glider.....

it's there somewhere....

perhaps he has an E-Flite UMX ASK-21

packed in the topbox?

rider of the air and the tarmac!

spotted in Germany 2016 pt 01

Today we find the Goodwind inbox bursting with an email from our

erstwhile viewer Mrs Trellis from North Wales. She writes-

"Dear Mr Foss, I have so enjoyed the previous accounts of your soaring

adventures on the west coast of the United States, having spent many

happy years as a wing bender in the Hobie Hawk factory during the seventies.

Even if I may say so myself, I was held in very high regard by my fellow

workers, managers and husband due to my hyper mobile joints and

taut, tanned thigh muscles. I also worked briefly as a bending consultant at the

E-flight factory to help set-up the Radian production line, though it has

to be said that the newer EPP foam is no substitute for firm wood pressing

hard against one's thighs.

Anyway, I digress...but look forward to hearing more about your travels

from over the pond sometime soon"

Well Mrs Trellis, I am pleased to report that it is that time of year

again and as such, here is the first instalment of this year's gripping

'Spotted in Germany' saga......enjoy!

In the UK, one has to tolerate knackered fences, rows of leylandii

and shabby sheds. In North Germany you only have to tolerate

this glorious beauty and take time to imagine what might lie within!