Birdman entrant hopes for third time lucky

AN Orthopaedic surgeon will take on the Worthing Birdman for the third time at the weekend in memory of his late wife.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Aug 2013, 16:08 BST
Andrew Jarvis in position on his latest flying machineAndrew Jarvis in position on his latest flying machine
Andrew Jarvis in position on his latest flying machine

Andrew Jarvis, 66, of Elverlands Close, Ferring, has spent six months preparing the craft, on weekends and at evening classes at Northbrook College, and believes it could complete the 100 metre course.

He said: “I’ve always been fascinated by the birdman rally because it’s such a unique challenge really.

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I have no sense of fear. You have to switch off the fear factor and just do it because there is no way back.

Andrew Jarvis in position on his latest flying machineAndrew Jarvis in position on his latest flying machine
Andrew Jarvis in position on his latest flying machine

This is designed to fly fast. I think it’s capable of doing the full distance.

He said ideally there would be a westerly wind of 10 miles per hour to help him reach the optimum distance.

For the full story and a preview of this year’s Worthing Birdman, see the Worthing Herald, Thursday, August 8.

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