History of Hang-gliding, UK version

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FYI - Hugh

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From: Matthew Webb
To: jgrisanti@charter.net
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 6:12 AM
Subject: New Book Release

Dear Sir

I am writing on behalf of John Clarke, author of Dunge Bottom: Tales of an Unconventional Aviator.

For twenty eight years John ran the Peak School of Hang Gliding in Derbyshire, UK. He was also National Sites Officer for the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association.

I am writing for two reasons. Firstly, to inform you about his new book and ask if you could pass some details on to your members. Also John would be happy to answer any questions from your members who might be considering flying in the UK or provide any material in the form of interviews/articles for your newsletter in relation to UK flying. We know from past experience that Britain is a popular vacation destination and a great place to hang glide and fly ultralights.

The book is the funny story of Johns adventures in the early years of hang gliding and ultralight flying when the sports were in their infancy. It has received unanimous 5 star reviews from readers on Amazon.co.uk Below is the back cover story :

“ Bleriot, Lindbergh, Johnson. Now the name Clarke is set to join the pantheon of flying legends.

Forty years ago hang gliding and microlighting were in their infancy. They were sports dominated by adventurers, eccentrics and the occasional lunatic. Participants developed and flew their own aircraft designs, the attrition rate was high but still these brave men and women were united in their passion for flying and their determination to get off the ground. One such man was John Clarke.

Bored with his life as a Quantity Surveyor and determined to be the kind of man his wife had just run off with (but lacking the physique to be a part time wrestler) he built his own craft and took to the skies. His subsequent adventures provided answers to many of life's questions including:

Can one survive a freefall in a microlight from five hundred feet?

Do the French cheat at everything?

Can dogs hang glide?

Can you find love during intensive Physiotherapy?

John Clarke is a former hang gliding and microlight instructor who for twenty eight years owned the Peak School of Hang Gliding in Wetton, Derbyshire. Dunge Bottom is the story of his early life in amateur aviation, the triumphs, disasters and often hilarious events that he took part in and witnessed. The stories embody the best of British eccentricity and adventure, guaranteed to make you want to take to the skies. “



The book is available from www.crookedhatpublishing.com as well as Amazon and The Book Depository.

John would love to be contacted and help in any way he can. He can be contacted through flyingadventures123@googlemail.com

Thank you for your time.

Matt Webb