admin (Simon W)

NOW!!! If you get your skates on you will be flying all through the summer of this year Welcome to the Paramotor Club!! SW

Most of the guys are still serving but as I understand it they claimed ELC. SW

Hi Tegwin and welcome to the Paramotor Club My suggestion is that you start your training first using your instructors kit and buy something later down the line SW

www.paramotorclub.org/membermap is what your looking for Welcome to the Paramotor Club!! SW

It's an amazing wing Come and have a go on one! SW

This was Tom McBride (Who I think everyone knows for his awesome photography and flying skills) I have not spoken to him but have been told that he is badly burned all over his body. :( I wish him the best of luck with the recovery. SW

horrible news to read. Here is another link https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/07/paraglider-killed-mid-air-microlight-collision/ The cause is always the first thing that pops into the mind of a pilot... but my thoughts at this stage are with the family and friends. Anyone know who it was? SW.

Hopefully it won't be too long If we each ask the question one or two people a day, maybe that would help speed things up! lol SW

@JulieD flies in that area often Also, check out the member map https://www.paramotorclub.org/membermap/ You have to be logged in to view this page. Welcome to the Paramotor Club!! SW

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Halfords acrylic will work well. SW

I will look in to getting a couple ordered for a play @spigot ?? SW

SNAP! SW

Walbro have come up with a solution for the diaphragm issues that most of us will have at some point. This is actually quite exciting (mainly for people who don't use there Paramotor over the winter months or extended periods of time.) Interesting.... SW

90% of our students do it over a period of around 2-4 months on the days that they are available from work (including the people who have been to Spain) I honestly think that the UK has some super funky weather compared to much of Europe. This is why people consider overseas training, but is the same reason many don't feel confident enough to fly when back in the UK. I guess it's whatever suits your lifestyle and what you want for the end result. SW

For those interested, Confirmed for the event today.. Icarus Trophy (awesome Paramotor events) C.M Paramotors (tandem flights & bits and bobs) Micro Avionics (the best headsets on the market) Bulldog Paramotors (British made paramotors) Aironepro (light weight trikes) I don't imagine this is going to turn into a massive trade area but expect a couple more added to the list. If your interested, it's a PMC full membership and £50 donation to the local air ambulance for a trade stand and flying, camping and so on. SW

We teach a fairly decent number of people every year who have already been on a course in Spain. SW

Thanks guys! You now make up F.S.A.G.C.C.F.T.F.A.T.F.I TEAM Fireworks Safety And General Crowd Control For The Fireworks At The Fly In. Team No further applications required SW

Brilliant, Thanks mate. SW

Hi all (more so those who are attending the summer 2018 fly-in) I am looking for 3-4 volunteers at this event for the duration of the fireworks display. You will get to wear a bright yellow jacket and shine powerful torches at people who cross the 'safe' lines. If you like, you can pretend to be a Police officer, or Bob the builder for the duration. Beer for those who do. Please reply here rather than facebook so I can keep track SW

A couple of people have recently asked if they can have a trade stand at the Paramotor Club fly-in. After some consideration I have decided that we are going to have a small area for this to be able to happen. George (the land owner) as are many of us here of course... is a massive fan of the local air ambulance so I would ask only 2 things in exchange for a trade stand... Thing 1. Become if not already, a full member of the Paramotor Club. You can use the link below to make that happen if you log in Thing 2. A £50 donation to the air ambulance I think that's a fair offering Please do get in touch if you are interested in a stand at this years event 13-15th July 2018 Details below. SW

Possible: Vapour trails from different planes passing in the same airspace drifting with the wind.. (Major airway?) SW

UK Airspace: The 5 Classes and what they look like on a chart. In the UK there are currently five classes of airspace; A,C,D,E and G. The classification of the airspace determines the flight rules which apply and the minimum air traffic services which are to be provided to those with transponders and radio contact. Classes A, C, D and E are areas of controlled airspace and G is uncontrolled airspace. All controlled airspace A,C,D and E is provided primarily to protect it's users, mostly commercial airliners, and as such, aircraft which fly in controlled airspace must be equipped to a certain standard and their pilots must hold certain flying qualifications. Pilots must obtain clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC) to enter such airspace and, except in an emergency situation, they must follow ATC instructions implicitly. To simplify this, as a Paramotor pilot ALL 'controlled' airspace is a no go. Class A. In class A airspace, only Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flying is permitted. It is the most strictly regulated airspace where pilots must comply with ATC instructions at all times. Aircraft are separated from all other traffic and the users of this airspace are mainly major airlines and business jets. Class C. Class C airspace in the UK extends from Flight Level (FL) 195 (19,500 feet) to FL 600 (60,000 feet). Both IFR and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flying is permitted in this airspace but pilots require clearance to enter and must comply with ATC instructions. Some airways & CTAs may have sections of Class C. YOU WILL NOT SEE CLASS C ON YOUR 1:250 or 1:500 CHART due to it's altitude. Class D. Class D airspace is for IFR and VFR flying. An ATC clearance is needed and compliance with ATC instructions is mandatory. Control areas around aerodromes are typically class D and a speed limit of 250 knots applies if the aircraft is below FL 100 (10,000 feet). An aerodrome is a location from which flight operations take place such as large commercial airports, small General Aviation airfields and Military Air Bases. The term airport may imply a certain stature (having satisfied certain certification criteria or regulatory requirements) that an aerodrome may not have. So whilst all airports are aerodromes, not all aerodromes are airports. Class E. Class E airspace is for IFR and VFR use. Parts of the Belfast TMA and ATS routes in Scotland. A clearance is not required for VFR flights within Class E airspace, however pilots are strongly advised to contact the appropriate ATSU. IFR flights are provided with air traffic control service and are separated from other IFR flights. All flights receive traffic information as far as is practical. Class G. In class G airspace (everywhere else), 'aircraft' may fly when and where they like, subject to a set of simple rules. Although there is no legal requirement to do so, many pilots notify Air Traffic Control of their presence and intentions and pilots take full responsibility for their own safety, although they can ask for help if equipped with a radio and transponder. For another 'Bite size' lesson you may enjoy the link below. If you found this useful please share the link SW

They look great, well done. SW

I don't think anyone is disagreeing with you. SW