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FREE FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SINCE 1976!

FREE FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SINCE 1976!
WELCOME TO SIMON MURPHY'S FLYING CIRCUS!

This site was last updated on September 3rd 2010.

Have a look at my Blog to read about my recent flying. Harriet's photo shows me having my first flight on a Firebird Raven, shortly before leaving Batcombe on a most pleasant trip to Poole - my longest PGXC to date. What a glider! I have also had some excellent long flights (duration) on Malibus (all sold, but more due soon) and the Litespeed RS3.5 that is in the used glider section. Delicious!

Following the collapse of a glider during aerobatics, Moyes have changed their policy on Litespeed side wire fitments. See their statement, and my additional comments, in the articles section of this site.




Having been in the business for an unsurpassed 34 years, I have accumulated an impressive array of distributorships featuring some of the World’s leading Free-Flight brands.

My enduring passion for hang gliding meant that, when more hard-headed businesses just switched over to paragliding, I took the decision to continue with both disciplines

I tend to be very loyal to my brands, and have been with most of them for more than ten years. Currently, we are the sole UK Distributors for:-
Intro 2b


Sole Distributors Text > MOYES DELTA GLIDERS: Hang Gliders and harnesses
> CHARLY: Crash helmets, Harnesses, Reserves and Accessories
> RENSCHLER: Instruments for Free Flight and Radio-controlled sailplanes
> FIREBIRD: Paragliders and equipment.
> GLIDERIDER: Hang glider rack supports (World distributors)
> VON BLON: Hang gliding harnesses
> ZOOT: Free Flight accessories (World Distributors)
> NORTH WING: Hang Gliders


CoMo photo


RENSCHLER COMO VARIOMETERS

Thoughout 2008 and 2009 we struggled to satisfy demand for the Renschler CoMo range of instruments. CoMos make traditional instruments look and feel gross, which means that they have instantly taken on the usual Renschler cult status. We now have the CoMo Solar GPS, which is a totally unique concept. Even with the solar panel, this instrument is only about the same size as a normal instrument!


PLEASE NOTE that the site is currently not on a secure server so, after I have received your online order, I will contact you to arrange payment. This extra step does help ensure you are getting exactly what you want, and also allows you to pick my experienced brain, if need be.


Customer Comments


Here are a few flattering comments that have been made by some of our customers in recent months. It's good to have friends!

Miles Hockliffe: "Many many thanks for all your support, & such inspired directions, despite never having seen the glider. Certainly a lot of the improvement is down to your stunning support & knowledge".


Martin Bamford: "Just received my harness.. Everything arrived in excellent condition, the service was brilliant, and I'm sure I'll be in touch again real soon...."


Colin Graham: "Yesterday I flew with the speed arms that you so graciously gave me when I purchased the Malibu. Originally, I thought the idea of them was just another gimmick and they had stayed in my bag. However having used them with just a tee shirt under, I have to say that they are amazingly warm, even at cloud base, and so much more comfortable than a flying suit inside and outside the harness. Ideal for this time of year and if it gives me any less drag, so much the better. Thanks again"


Keith Worsdell (ex-Chairman of the mighty Dunstable Club):
"Just to let you know I have received the camera mount, really pleased with it.
talk about quick delivery almost the next day . Ive said it before and I will say it again this is a service second to none and long may you continue and prosper ."


Patrick Joyce (USA)
I wanted to say thanks, the Gliderider is truly awesome. Not only did it survive the 5500km journey from Nevada to Alaska, it proved itself as a dependable workhorse. Thanks!


Keith Owen:
It has been a real pleasure dealing with you. Very, very professional service from start to finish. When it's time for me to purchase again you will be the first port of call.


Bryant Wood:
By far the best customer service I've come across in my search for a helmet. Thanks again


George Ransome:
Thankyou again Simon, it is really refreshing to have someone u can rely on, so rare these days! But I bet u get that alot if you dont you should!!!


Matt Tandy:
Wow that was quick, but I expected nothing less from a company that extols Customer Service par excellence!


Paul Johnson
"You are probably the most reasonable person I have ever met".


Chris Fairhurst:
"Couldn't beleeeeve your amazingly quick delivery! If only the rest of life could be so simple!"


Matthew Whittal:
"You are one of the very few people in the flying industry I really miss!"


Nigel Deacon:
"Simon, I can’t thank you enough. My gratitude for the excellent service - it’s rare in this field."


Spencer Newman:
"AHH thankyou simon. Man i love making bisness with you your so nice and understanding i just really appricate u letting me know each thing you do if i ever need to buy a helmet agin i know were im going man thanks alot u have helped me alot with this"


Wayne Millichope:
"Thanks for a friendly and very efficient service. I cant believe how quick my part came!! - in under 24 hrs!!"


Stu Belbas (Verbier Summits):
"Simon is the funniest man I have ever met."


Rob Dowdell Chairman (and ex Secretary) of the RNHPC (for the last 15 years!)
"Firebird UK has supplied the Royal Navy HG & PG Club with a whole range of equipment over the 20 years of the Club's existence - varios, radios, tow releases, parachutes, harnesses and recently our 3 Litespeed-S and 2 Sonic hang gliders. They have also been our annual hang glider servicing agent for the last 2 years - we moved to FBUK after the demise of the Joint Services maintenance facility at Crickhowell. Simon and Martyn have provided us with a top notch facility since and as a result I am certain that our Club members are using equipment that is in perfect condition. There is no doubt that Firebird are streets ahead of the other suppliers that we have dealt with in the past in terms of quality of service - well done guys we intend using you for the next 20 years at least! Fly Navy."







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