27.04.2009
Have not had a good couple of months had to have quite a big operation in January this year, on the mend now so getting back into training for this year.
Test flights will be starting soon. Keep watching
21.09.2008
Took off from Ince all Ok then at 14,000ft Engine developed a problem, then shut down.
Had to Glide back from 4 miles out to sea.
Will get Problem sorted and Try again
20.09.2008
Night before the attempt everything is on track, all the kit is packed and ready. Tomorrow looks like a great day to have a go. I will say I am nervous but if I was not I would be stupid.
6.09.2008
Southport Airshow: Sunday morning the wing got blown over and a 6in hole was torn in the wing.
Attempt aborted until repaired.
24.08.2007
Added link to video of flight
Pilot: David Beech
Medical Advisor Dr John Wray(MED ALERT)
Engineer Aircraft Craig Bayliss
Life Support Mel Aviation
Ground Support Paul Bayliss
My name is David Beech I am a Microlight Pilot and a member of Ince Blundell Flying Club Based in the Liverpool Area in the North West of England. The Attempt is in Aid of the
Summer 2007-2009
The attempt is to Break the existing British Altitude record of 25,000ft which has held since 1983 by Bob Calvert.
I intend to get to 28,000ft+ & maybe carry on( Depending on fuel & oxygen levels) to 32,900ft to claim the world record which is currently held by the French.
