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Yo dude, sorry for delayed reply... At the moment I am undecided between building an electric trike (inside a V3 frame) or fitting a V3 that I know I can buy cheep as the guy has not taken it of the box since buying it about 4 years ago!!!! lol It has the polini 190 in it, but given an option I would use the 185. SW

As soon as it's with us I will use the aircraft W&B scales at the airfield (CAA Certified scales) My plan was to print off the weight label and stick it on somewhere. (not a requirement) just something I can do so will do SW

If you can dream it, you can do it! personally, I can't see an issue with using one leg to steer the trike on the ground and think that you would be fine! If you want to take a spin over to us when our trike is ready (soon I hope) I am certain we can have you taxying up and down the airfield in a day If your happy that you can see it working we can go from there. Think of it as a free toe dip session. Welcome to the Paramotor Club! SW

That's mine! hopefully with us soon. Some shaving was needed to the USA version, to bring it under the UK 70KG total. SW

Innovation can only be a good thing If V1 does not work... these seem like the kind of guys who will move on to V2. I already like the idea. Assuming they can work out the tuning aspect, I would get one for sure. The weight saving is massive for a single part, and the weight is fairly far away from the body. Sounded a little noisier than the standard one though to be honest. Interesting indeed. SW

Hi Bill, and welcome to the Paramotor Club As suggested above, we have a map where members can opt to place there position (or rough position) By adding your location, others can contact you who are in your area, and you can also of course take a look and contact the ones who have already done so. Link : https://www.paramotorclub.org/membermap/ (you need to be logged in to access this page) SW

A different event but blimey!! SW

I think that using that fact as a scale (how tiny a wing would look by side the B52) that it's closer than you think. SW

This was taken on the 26.08.2017. at 15.16.22 at 27 end at RAF FAIRFORD by Thomas John Cuddon. Many thanks for permission to use it. Your thoughts.... SW

Please do post away It's sounds as though you are correct though SW

The manual for KENI made it very clear that you MUST turn it off by cutting the fuel supply and allowing the system to run dry (for the reason above) My Lawnmower man, says to do the same with my garden mower (for the reason above) I am not sure how safe this option is (assuming you had a fuel tap) with a 2 stroke engine though... ( I am not advising that you do this as I 'think' it's bad for 2 stroke engines as when the fuel is running out there will be way more air in the mix if only for a short time.) Just adding to the thread... SW

Packing orders today, sending tomorrow Welcome to the Paramotor Club!! We teach all year around and when it comes to 'how long it takes' it can often be quicker in the winter months! how? why? In the summer months it is very normal to spend half of any given day, waiting for the thermic activity to die down before being able to fly. So although we do have more days on the field in the summer, they are normally actually closer to half a day. In the winter months, we have 'slightly' less flyable days but when we do have them, they are typically longer flying windows and more often than not a good day is good all day. (think crispy frosty morning with blue sky) If your 'mojo' is in the right place now, get it done now is my advice. SW

I do have access to the admin back end yes. Happy to give access via Team viewer or similar when you have a moment. I need to also ensure that my PMC emails still work once done. I think that is one of the concerns that Biziserve have. SW

Thanks! It's actually something that niggles me now and then. Biziserve hosted the old site and the non www. domain worked then. When we moved over to the new ones it did not work any more. The issue I have now is that neither of the companies claim to be able to do it without the help of the other. Its also something to do with that my emails are still with Biziserve. I will send a copy of your post to them both just to let them know that I still want it to happen at some point SW

It seems you are correct mate. There is a point where one of the canopy lines glitches out when the plane passes. (spotted not by me) SW

We are also teaching a guy from Blandford at the moment. I will make him aware of this post. SW

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Small world! SW

Henry has been talking to me about getting this done for a couple of years! It will be great to get you both in the field to get started! @dotMorse www.paramotortraining.com get you to my site. SW 07983 428 453 ( call 7 days - 0730 until 21:30 )

I rode bikes for 20 years every day (never owned a car) but had a gap of about 7 years before getting back onto an EXUP1000 I took it easy (as I guess you would with a PPG gap) and built myself back up to a happy place. I think its the same with PPG. You won't 'forget' but you will get rusty... If your take off is bad then hey.... your staying on the ground.... If the landing is bad, I guess the minimum from anyone who has been taught (even many moos ago) would know its to get it into wind and flair, so I guess its never going to be 'not walk away from' bad. We teach people who used to PG 10+ years ago to PPG and its normally 'flooding back' in about half an hour of ground handling. I have not ridden a mountain bike for more than 10 years but I recon I could get one and ride in now without thinking about it SW

I know you were talking Paramotors, (which have no official number for competency and or currency.) My post was just to give you an idea of how the rest of the aviation world sees it. The 5 hours and 2 hours ARE actually the official numbers that keep you the correct side of that curve for those aircraft types. So I would think ours would be able the same amount, give that it's super simple to fly. SW

For a fixed wing, it's 5 hours per year. For a Rotary it's 2 hours a year! (bonkers I know!!! but it is what it is) SW

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From one extreme to the other. That was nothing short of a perfect landing! Well done mate. SW

All.. It seems as though the CAA have been spot checking one or two airfields, the pilots, and aircraft in flying sites around the UK (Including firs farm) a tiny little grass strip near Newbury. The reason I am posting this here, is so that people who are (illegally) flying trikes with no insurance, over weight ones being flown by unlicensed and unregistered pilots may have a little think about getting some. (do call me for a chat if you are one of these people so was can get you legal) 24 August, 2017 General aviation Pilots, passengers and aircraft arriving at five UK airfields were recently subject to on-the-spot checks in a multi-agency initiative led by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Border Force. In total, 12 aircraft, 18 pilots and 12 passengers were inspected, during the enforcement operation that took place in August 2017. The five airports targeted were Blackbushe; London Oxford; Firs Farm airstrip in Berkshire; White Waltham; and Wycombe Airpark. The CAA's Investigations and Enforcement Team checked that aircraft were being operated legally and were in possession of either a valid certificate of airworthiness or permit to fly. The aircraft's insurance details were also checked. Pilots' licences were inspected to ensure they were current, and that the licence holder had the necessary ratings needed for the aircraft operation. Passengers were also asked about their arrangements for booking and paying for flights, to ensure that these flights were legal and in compliance with EASA regulations. Border Force officers checked the immigration status of pilots and passengers, as well as ensuring there were no breaches of customs regulations. The CAA said the operation was part of a planned programme of activity aimed at checking aircraft were being operated in compliance with all aviation law, which is critical to ensuring the safety of passengers, pilots and the general public. Alison Slater, Head of the CAA's Investigation and Enforcement Team, said: “Pilots flying into the UK need to ensure they comply with aviation rules and regulations. Our recent work with Border Force colleagues had the simple aim of ensuring private flights arriving from overseas were being conducted safely. The general aviation community at large has every right to expect us to carry out this kind of activity.” Although no major breaches of aviation regulations were uncovered during this operation, the CAA will continue to undertake routine activity with the UK Border Force and other agencies to ensure legal safety standards are applied. SW