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Simon, where exactly are you staying? If there is anything I can help out with, living a couple of hours from Granada, just give me a shout. Tel: 0034 671 889 034. Cheers Dan

I've been drooling over a VW Caravelle. A friend of mine has one and as you say Phil it swallows the paramotor whole and the seats fold down so he can sleep in it as well. Just need to get mi hands on about £10k to get a half decent one that hasn't been around the world a few times.

Great news. Thanks Stuart. It would be excellent if this could work for me, because it would save me getting a tow hook (€350 in Spain ) and a carrier. Look forward to seeing your set up. Could you possibly email them to me as well : posnermail@gmail.com Cheers Dan

Hi Stuart. Not quite sure what you mean, but I'm interested to understand. Do you have any pictures of your paramotor attached to the car using this method, or if not, any chance you could take a couple next time you go flying? Just bought a 12 year old Honda CR-V from a client of mine who has had it since virtually new. 150k but full service history. £1500. So, it's either going in the back in pieces, or on the back, whole. Many thanks Dan

I'm struggling to decide on a transport method. I've been entertaining the idea of a small cheap van, but that still won't swallow my 1400 Pap without dismantling. I've looked at a Renault Espace Grand, a Ford Galaxy, Berlingo, Doblo, Kangoo Trekka etc etc, all too small to take the motor whole. Currently looking at Nissan Navara pick-up (Delmobile) and even a Volkswagan Transporter, although I can't really afford it. I haven't got my Pap yet, so I think I'm going to try the dismantling method to see how long it takes and how much wear and tear it puts on the frame etc. Also how long it takes for the smell of petrol to dissipate (family car). Anyone got a 3 part frame Pap that can enlighten me? Based on other posts, I'm rapidly going off the rear carrier option. Grateful for the comments chaps Cheers Dan

Hi Whitters How did you get on with the table cover? Does it work? Cheers Dan

Hi SLiM Thinking of getting a Bak-Rak and I've just been looking at your photos of your kit attached to the Bak-Rak. I was wondering what method you use to secure your paramotor to the rack when travelling. Thanks Dan

Hi Matt. I'm waiting for my new Revo 26 and Pap PA125 1400 (I'm 6'1", 83kg) Hopefully should be with me in the next month, ready for summer). Reading your post just makes me even more excited Living down the road from Pap, I'm going in to watch him build it and hopefully learn something about maintaining it Here's to a nice summer with plenty of flying Cheers Dan

This is probably going to be quite controvertial, but I'm interested in hearing opinions about wing safety. I have an old Symphony wing, I think they were sold with the old DK Whisper about a decade ago. I'm considering using it whilst I wait for my Revo2 It's my first wing and studying it, it appears that paraglider wings are, dare I say, almost over engineered. Each line seems capable of carrying my whole weight, the rip stop fabric seems incredibly un-stressed (per sq inch). I know that porosity is a big issue with older wings, but I'm assuming that if the material is still fairly crispy, indicating that it hasn't been used much or exposed to UV too much, that it is probably ok. My dilema is that I am not sure if I should send the wing off for checking. I live in Spain and just the shipping would be expensive. I contacted a Spanish equivelent to the loft and he immediately said if it's old, bin it, don't waste your money I'm sure that having read that last line, you are already typing your automated response along the lines of: Don't be so stupid, get it sent off, it's your lfe you're gambling with, it's only a few quid... etc etc. You are probably right, but I am sure that there are quite a few old wings being flown that haven't been tested and I've been trying to find reports of paramotoring accidents caused by wing failure, the sort of failure that would fit into this category ie fabric tearing apart, lines snapping causing loss of control etc. I haven't been able to find any. All the accidents I've been reading about seem to have occurred due to pilot error/miscalculation. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place (AAIB reports). If the lines have stretched or porosity was a problem, would this show up during ground handling? My wing pops up over my head evenly and is happy to sit there. Anyway, I'm ready for my ear bashing Cheers Dan

I'll give as much feedback as I can. However, this is going to be my first wing, so I haven't got much to compare against (although I learned on a Revo). I'm just hoping that they really do roll it out in May. I think the Fusion was around 8 months late...? Also ordered my Pap PA125 at the same time. Now I just need to tell the missus , and figure out where the dosh is going to come from. Sometimes you just have to 'do' without doing too much thinking. Better to beg for forgiveness afterwards than ask for permission before

Already got my order in 2 weeks ago. Roll on May

Excellent!

That is really good to know Simon, because it is incredibly limiting trying to find boots without hooks Dan

Great idea. I for one would love to have this info. I wish we could carry out more up to date comparison tests. It's times like this where I miss being in the UK 'cause I'd love to help out on something like this. D'you fancy bringing it all over to Marbella and doing it over here Good man for stepping forward Cheers Dan

I just love this photo. Go to the full screen version (top left), and have a look around. Awesome! http://www.360cities.net/image/helicopter-rescue-alpine-simulation Cheers Dan

What d'you reckon to this stuff? I used to use it in my old bangers as a kid, but I didn't know they did a 2 stroke version of it. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Slick-50-2-Stroke-Engine-Treatment-60ml_W0QQitemZ160400707720QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2558a09088

Hi Chaps I have my Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird on Ebay at the moment, finishing tomorrow night (Sunday) If you are interested or know anyone that might be interested, pm me, or have a bid You will need to find a few minutes to read through it, because it's become a bit of a blog. I really do believe in giving as much information as possible. As you will see from the auction, it is a minter. The proceeds of my beautiful, complexed, 1100cc, fuel injected superbike will be spent on a 125cc 2 stoke engine paramotor, almost pound for pound, and that's without the wing There is definitely something wrong with this picture http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CBR-1100-BLACKBIRD-X-5-2005-05-reg_W0QQitemZ140390932949QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycles?hash=item20aff3a1d5 Cheers Dan

Oh come on Simon... get the link sorted, we've gotta see that Dan

Hi Alan That's an interesting read. Thanks for posting it. I'd guess that that wire would have been pretty close to breaking point before the flight. The main lesson that I will take away from your experience is the extent of the preflight checks that need to be done, especially things that will turn your two stroke into a no stroke It really is a good thing when real situations that you walk away from occur, because a) we all get to learn from them and b) It heightens your awareness to the possible consequences of what we are doing. The more reliable our kit becomes, the more complacent we tend to get. Nice one Alan, glad your safe. Dan

i could see 3 of these bolting onto my macro prop and water in the fuel tank...now theres a weight reduction.... and a serious thought! Would need to do something with the endurance. Don't fancy the idea of carrying 60 litres of anything. Definitely worth thinking about though

That sounds like really good value

Ooohhh, I definitely want one of these.... http://www.gizmag.com/dragonfly-df1-helicopter/14539/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=c1976a149a-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email

Thanks Vince. How much do you sell them for and more importantly can you ship to Spain, if yes, how much would it cost inc shipping. Ta Dan

Most people are scared on big planes because they don't have control...whereas you guys are scared because you do have control

Hey Phil. Thanks so much for that. It's great comprehensive advice and I shall follow it. I think you're right about the school of hard knocks. So much to learn. Cheers Dan