“Loved it! Think everyone at camp crusty asked me about it at least once and I told them it was really good. Lots of information to keep me going for months. Would love to do this again!”

I had a great three days and was extremely pleased with what I did yesterday – a very big first for me: thanks to both you and Andrew for helping me achieve that. Harrietville is within easy reach! On top of yesterday, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Even Monday, with no flying, was rich with information, reflection and learning. I think you are stunningly good on many fronts, not the least of which is ensuring that you wring every available moment to create some form of learning. I hope I do not sound too exuberant about all this, but I have been on many courses for all different sorts of things, from the very practical to the very intellectual, and I would have to say that you are one of the best teachers I have ever come across. You are encouraging, positive, use questions that help us think for ourselves and come in with your own experience and guidance after getting us engaged and thinking about it. And attention to each individual’s specific goals and needs. I also thoroughly enjoyed Andrew’s contribution as well. He, like yourself, is positive, encouraging, professional and concerned for the welfare and learning of all of us. I think that you two make a truly excellent team. I will definitely try and book in a tandem sometime in the next month or two for one of you to take me through wingovers and spirals (let me know how much that would cost).

Extremely useful course. It was really interesting to see training for paragliding from a scientific perspective which was completely new to me. It was probably pitched a bit too seriously for me (being at the lower experience end of the spectrum). I guess that is why I initially enquired about the thermalling/XC course rather that the comp course – so not a criticism of the competition course as such.

Good course I enjoyed and got a lot from it. As a small suggestion I would have liked a little more direction in air – appreciate this is difficult but might have been good. Have recommended you to several people since!

Well organised documentation sent in advance. Brian remained consistent when sending updates out regarding the scheduling of the course It was excellent to bounce ideas off Brian and Andrew to obtain the same consistent messages from difference perspectives. It was a great course and am looking forward to scheduling another one

A great clinic.  I was rather apprehensive when applying, as I felt that it would be way above my capabilities – but with Brian’s assurances, and in flight coaching, I never felt out of my depth. I ended the clinic with far more confidence – and although I have a looong way to go, I now have the ammunition to get me there. Thanks Brian and Barb

Excellent vehicle! I love the swivel chairs Well organised and very efficient. I can’t thank Barb enough for her wonderful way of returning us from remote locations. The track logs at the end of the day were good and showed me that lines taken are important. This course should be compulsory for all pilots thinking of flying XC and comps. There is just so much to do and so much information.

I would strongly recommend to anyone to undertake the XC Clinic before contemplating XC flying. This course gave me the knowledge and confidence to fly away from an inland launch pad.

Probably the most difficult step for low-airtime pilots is to get beyond the sleddie and ridge soaring stage. Brian’s clinic is perfect for that. He nudges you along and modifies your practices without putting you under pressure. The organisation is superb, with lots of flying time, good coverage of theory, well organised retrieves and very helpful debriefs. Bright has superb flying sites and the Outdoor Inn (aka Camp Krusty), which is right below Mystic launch, is the perfect base for your stay in Bright. The pilots doing the clinic all had different levels of experience, but each of us had our best flight to date on the first day of the clinic and then exceeded it on the following day. Brian’s clinic will reignite your interest in flying – Barry

What a great and worthwhile experience the clinic was. Brian’s experience and knowledge and willingness to share this was much appreciated. This clinic is a must do for all paragliders wanting to advance their thermalling skills, and what better place to do it then the lovely area of Bright.

Very good value. I felt well supported and catered for as a novice; also good clinic for the more experienced.

Alway’s a pleasure learning from someone with years experience and great knowledge

The course was excellent! Brian’s knowledge and experience is second to none, every question that we had for him was explained very well and in terms that we could understand. I will be booking future courses. I believe that no matter the level of pilot you are you would be able to get some thing out of it. Thanks again,