testimonials
100% worth while, enjoyable, very good group dynamic. I’d recommend the clinic to others.Very pleasing that Deni was a pleasant place to be, the caravan park is great, and the morning breakfast location very suitable I don’t know how it could have been done any better.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
Brian, Barb, Phil and Chris,
I completed a XC course with Brian in November 2015. The course was professionally run with a strong focus on safety. I found the course flowed well. Tow up was perfect (Thanks Garth), Flew 141km, retrieve was waiting for me (Thanks again Garth) great weekend.
I’ve completed my Tandem endorsement and Flatlands clinic with Brian and have enjoyed both I learnt allot.
I would thoroughly recommend XCkms to anyone who wants to progress there flying.
Chris Noye – Melbourne, Australia.
Alway’s a pleasure learning from someone with years experience and great knowledge
Amazing, can’t believe the level of detail we went into talking about skills and what we wanted to achieve. Was very impressive working with Brian to talk through the developmental stages. Personally extremely valuable..!
I felt that you guys did everything possible to maximise our flying time and couldn’t have wished for more. Though I did feel guilty with poor Conrad driving 14 hours to get us to a site..! Thanks again 🙂
I’m torn between rating between very good and good. In terms of paragliding and learning VERY GOOD..! ++ But based on some of the question above I feel probably fairer to rate as good. Thanks again Brian, Barb, Conrad and Joy. What an amazing experience..!
Wish I had connected a lot earlier. Very impressed with professional style, knowledge and willingness to share with pilots.
Had a fantastic time and improved XC understanding and skill.
I think we ran out of time but would have been interested in going over analysing Rasp and Xc skies, Would definitely do another one of your clinics
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.
Great service from Brian, great understanding of the area and conditions and a very good risk assessment conducted each day. I learned lots with the few days spend in his company. Will be back again for sure. Thanks Brian
Cathal Redmond (The Irishman living in Scotland 🙂
Thank you for the wonderful course.
I went to the course and focused on improving the skills I need for XC flying as no amount of reading would give that to me. (thermalling and scratching)
It is quite a revelation to me that I also need to expand my cognitive dimensions and improve on the mental aspect of the sport. (goal setting and decision making)
You spoke a lot on tactical decisions and the need to acquire inputs to make better decisions.
I take with me these valuable lessons and will continue to work on them.
Flying is such a wonderful sport and the fun and enjoyment I get out of it is priceless
I trust I will see you in the skies for years to come
Beny Aycardo
Brian and Barb, thanks so much for a great course.
I feel much more confident and comfortable in improving as a XC pilot as a result! I do hope to see you both again in Bright or elsewhere down the track.
Really valuable information made available, and very good way of passing information. I really appreciated the way of teaching; this was totally adapted to what I am looking for. It makes the course continue for us if we want to put the time to continue it for ourselves. This is a great gift!
Organisation was very clear and efficient.
Retrieve very efficient. We didn’t lose any time in the car, every minute was spent learning.
I was satisfied over my expectations!!!The involvement that both of you showed is unbelievable! And I am even more impressed by your email saying that we could still contact you if we need help.
“I was lucky enough to travel on the 2009 ‘2 to fly’ tour to the North West of the US. Brian’s local knowledge, local contacts and passion to fly allowed us to optimise our flying opportunities”.
“This tour exceeded all my expectations in all its aspects”.
“I could not recommend it highly enough” – Paul Underwood
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.
This course was excellent!
Brian’s calmness, sense of humour, and ability to instruct and guide his students whilst allowing for varying levels of experience was very much appreciated by all members of the group. He instilled confidence and encouraged his students to fly safely while extending their abilities and have fun at the same time.
The course was really well organised and well managed. Dee and Barb were great retrieve drivers who also helped to make the course very enjoyable. I got to fly further and higher than I had ever done before, learned a lot, and enjoyed every minute of it.
Can’t ask for much more than that. Except maybe a longer course!
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.
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).
Really enjoy the course. Brian and Bard are great. As a novice that just finished my course few months ago, this clinic helps me to be kore confident in thermalling and preparing myself for my first XC. Thank you Brian and Barb.
Bernard
Amazing area, amazing ,flying!
Brian’s coaching brought out a lot of answers to my flying question’s. If not for the scenario, definitely for Brian and Barb’s years of xc knowledge, worth every penny…I would pay more!
Thanks for a fun filled knowledge pack few days guys. Loved it and will be back. Ian Neilsen