Richwill15 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) ParaJet just announced Steve is in hospital after a slight flying accident? I wish him well. Copied from ParaJets Facebook Page "I was throwing in a low level turn...but pulled too much brake and stalled out one side of the wing and ploughed in. One broken leg that has been pinned later... Doh!!" Get Well Soon. Al Edited January 11, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Steve had an incident in which he broke a leg we found out via facebook although damaged he is safe and seemed in good form wishing him a speedy recovery. No doubt he will be on here soon telling us all about it. Shame top bloke is Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 could happen to any of us, gravity is not very forgiving, get well soon Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I spoke to steve earlier and he is going to be in hospital for a few days still. Bloody inconsiderate as we were meant to be training tomorrow!! I will try and pop down to see him weds and check out the nurses... Get well soon stevo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I wish him well.......the body heals well ( I KNOW THE FEELING ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Quote from Steves facebook page .. Pinned and with crutches. I'm back in for another op maybe today or tomorrow apparently to close the wound up! Thanks to all the folks that left nice messages yesterday and today!! Get well soon Bud .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I spoke to steve earlier and he is going to be in hospital for a few days still. Bloody inconsiderate as we were meant to be training tomorrow!!I will try and pop down to see him weds and check out the nurses... Get well soon stevo. Weather not looking good for thursday anyway!!!!! If you wish to come down on friday and practice your ground handling skill i will be more than happy to assit if it's ok with steve.... Only to keep an eye not to teach.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks for the offer Mark. I'll see how we get on with the last pie run!! Match is on Saturday. Weds was my only day booked this week but it depends on our lazy pie workers as to whether we make enough today!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Get well soon Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Hey guys, Just found out about this thread. Yup I ballsed up! Broke my leg below the knee (both Tibia and Fibula). I had been flying my Paramania Fusion for a bit earlier in the day on my beloved Bulldog and then later switched to my Dudek Synth. All was well. Then after a lunch break, I went back up on the Fusion and while flying low (my favourite type of flying) I put in a sharp banked turn. Stupidly, however, I probably pulled the same amount of brake-turn on the fusion as I had been doing on the synth so as a result I stalled out one side of the wing and caused it to spin/drop the 20 feet into the ground. I would like to clearly state that this accident wasnt a result of any manufacturer fault. I had flown both wings with no issues and it was my mistake in pulling too much brake. So don't nobody go a quarrelling or saying anything bad about Bulldogs or Fusions or Synthessississ! Thank you to everyone who has posted get well messages on here and on Facebook. I've always been happy to admit that I'm an attention whore and part of me is loving this! (not my leg though!! It is fairly unhappy!) Thank you also wholeheartedly to the guys I was with who looked after me immediately upon crashing. I have been told that your actions made things a lot easier and better for me! Thank you SO much! Just waiting to get out of hospital now and get home and then the bone-growing can begin to happen. I'll be back. Edited May 9, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Steve, it would be interesting to so how the bulldog fared after the crash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I know I did the prop, so I'm imagining that I also did some damage to frame and/or fuel tank where the prop connected. Hopefully it's not too bashed up. If the main chassis is just a bit warped then we will be able to straighten it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I have had a quick look over the machine and all looks in fairly good order to be honest.... Broken prop and netting will have a good look over it for you in the morning steve.... Washing out the wing from today!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1975 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 So the Bulldog is good, the wing is fin, the leg is mending. Now onto the important business. Nurses! Send sit rep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Phil, I will just say - you would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Washing out the wing from today!!!!! Just seen the pics - bloody hell mate !! Was it Matt that ditched ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Yes!!! Why have you not liked our Facebook page???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_6095 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Get well soon Steve! Great memories of the low flying we did in the snow last year at Barry's with Luke. I hope this accident doesn't put you off an you are back up in the air soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Just an update.... - Bones are growing back. - Should be able to put bodyweight on it in early March. (fingers crossed!) - Still aches a bit, but the wound (where bone popped through!) is healing nicely. - Lack of mobility, even on crutches is annoying. - Bored with daytime TV. If you break a leg...my only suggestion is what I'm doing... Eat high protein, high calcium, high vitamin D foods and eat lots. According to some websites I looked at, you can eat 2-3 times your normal calorie intake when healing!! BINGE TIME!!!! All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Glad to hear you're on the mend. Good excuse for stuffing ya face. All the best. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bholleran Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Just an update....- Bones are growing back. - Should be able to put bodyweight on it in early March. (fingers crossed!) - Still aches a bit, but the wound (where bone popped through!) is healing nicely. - Lack of mobility, even on crutches is annoying. - Bored with daytime TV. If you break a leg...my only suggestion is what I'm doing... Eat high protein, high calcium, high vitamin D foods and eat lots. According to some websites I looked at, you can eat 2-3 times your normal calorie intake when healing!! BINGE TIME!!!! All the best Steve, I would have thought by now you would realise not to believe everything you read. I must have read the same websites as you and look at me now. The size of a small house. although if it does work I think you migh have a perfect diet, keep breaking bones, eat what you linke and get skinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Just an update....- Bones are growing back. - Should be able to put bodyweight on it in early March. (fingers crossed!) - Still aches a bit, but the wound (where bone popped through!) is healing nicely. - Lack of mobility, even on crutches is annoying. - Bored with daytime TV. If you break a leg...my only suggestion is what I'm doing... Eat high protein, high calcium, high vitamin D foods and eat lots. According to some websites I looked at, you can eat 2-3 times your normal calorie intake when healing!! BINGE TIME!!!! All the best Keep the mobility going Steve. I got about 80% back but cant get any more. Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Waiting for bones to heal gives one a lot of free time. I had 2 months on crutches in the early 80's. I bought a modelmaking lathe and a high comfy stool. I've never looked back since. Get well soon Steve, and use the time to do something other than confirm your suspicions about daytime TV. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Did darren not drop the pies off last week? There was two of everything...?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Close you eye's Steve Your leg!!! If you like i can delete the photo if you or anyone object's to it I have video Too !!!! i can share the link if you like... I think now that time has healed i think we should all be able to see the video Edited February 5, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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