Dr Julian Robinson, PhD, MSc, BSE
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Jules is the newest club coach and as such is rather keen. He is renown for driving over to the west coast on the off-chance that there will be better flying than in Aberdeen. As if there ever could be! Julian is doing rather well in the club competitions at the moment, having been flying when most sensible pilots stay in the pub (thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, etc). But his 16km triangle from Leadlich has put the pressure on the hang gliders and may mean a paraglider winning the XC league for the first time. Once the proud owner of The Spunky Mac, he is now flying an Ozone Vulcan.
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- Age: Older than he acts.
- Marital status: Single of course (Baaarbara left me after the Mac incident).
- Born: By his Mother in Reading, Englandshire.
- Where do you live now? Aberdeen (just spent large amounts of petrol money on a flat).
- Occupation: Geologist in the oil industry - in an office with a view of Kerloch.
- Any previous occupations? Professional football supporter (Reading pay to get people in), Science Officer on Starship Enterprise.
- How and when did you start flying? Whilst climbing in France I fell off the rock and on the way down thought that flying might be a good idea. Unfortunately I hit the ground before I could work out how to do it, so once my legs mended I got lessons.
- Which pilot(s) most influenced you? Simon Lucas for having so many cars. James T. Kirk for boldly going.
- What is your favourite flying site in Britain? Anywhere away from Aberdeen.
- What is your favourite flying site in Europe? Anywhere as it involves driving from Aberdeen.
- What is your favourite flying site in the World? I want to go to Australia as you can really go for a drive there.
- When and where was your most memorable flying experience? Lanzerotte looking down from the plane having had a week not flying to see loads of gliders on the Famara ridge. Also I have fond memories of flying over the Cairngorms from Morrone after using Richy's smoke as a wind indicator.
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· Who do you most admire in the sport? Bob Dunthorn. · What is the trait that you most deplore in yourself? Not living near enough to Reading. · What is the trait that you most deplore in others? Not being tall, good looking, generous like myself. · When not flying, what do you do for recreation? Drive around the country. · What is your favourite piece of music? Drive by The Cars. · What is your favourite book? AA handbook. · What is your favourite film? That Year, the story of when Reading won the Second Division. · What is your greatest fear? Breaking down. · What is your idea of perfect happiness? Driving for 4 hours, walking up the hill for another 3, then flying back down to the car. · What would your motto be? Be kind and tolerant in all I say and all I do. · How would you like to be remembered? As the man with the longest legs. |
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