JamieG

116kg all up flying an original Snake 22. Level flight and trimmers in, I have the same rpm as I did on my old Synth 29. Much easier to launch also.

Hi will007, I regularly take my 11 year old boys up with my Miniplane top 80 and Dudek Orca 2 wing (42m3). It was easy when they were younger (8yrs), but now as they're growing I feel it's safer that I get more power, to get away from the ground sooner. (That's what I told the Mrs, and the result is a new Nitro 200) I'm also 82kg and have taken the Mrs up but that was using a Pap ros 125. It had enough thrust but it would have been nicer/safer if I had more. The Nitro should be plenty. One of the most experienced guys I know doing tandems is Clive Mason. I'm sure he'd help you out. Kind regards Jamie

Really enjoyed that Steve, thanks. Great to see you at Parafest and will give you a shout when I'm up your way again.

Wicked!!!

http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2017-02-11/this-wales-fan-has-shown-his-support-1-000-feet-above-pembrokeshire/

Have you got any Welsh flags Simon?

Mine does this too, quite normal, just the fuel slowly siphoning back into the tank over time. Blow into the tank via the vent to pressure it up a little, quickly block the vent with your finger then tickle the carb diaphragm until the filter fills up and you see the fuel in the fuel line arrive at the carb.

Ha ha, this vid I made after my morning flight seemed to get some people excited today. Pity they lost though, never mind, maybe next time. The Welsh boys did us proud! I'm not much of a footie fan but seeing as it was Wales playing, oh go on then. Good bit of fun! http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-supporting-wales-thousands-feet-11576682 http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-supporting-wales-thousands-feet-11576682

Really enjoyed reading that Steve, fair play, that was a great weekend! Mark and the marshalls did a fantastic job, and I can't wait until the next one. Maybe Mark could organise an autumn Parafest too, twice a year ..wahay!

Yes, nice job with the new website especially the member map. Nice one!

Yes, I take all three as they are constantly pestering me to go flying Simon. I first took them up in May last year, something I'd wanted to do for a long time and after lots of careful planning it was a great success. I find the kids are much easier to get off the ground than the adults as they do exactly what you say and can be easily programmed. Have taken them all up many times now but only when conditions are perfect. (One at a time that is) I occasionally take the wife up too and we have a fly around our village in Pembrokeshire. Feel so lucky to be doing this sport, it's amazing isn't it. Don't want to go on too much but here's a few vids I've done.

This is a pic of me and one of my triplet boys flying over our village called Hook, on the Cleddau estuary in Pembrokeshire.

Thanks Simon, yes, I feel very lucky. Roll on the nice weather Merry Christmas

Just finished editing some Gopro footage from this year of some flying around home. Hope you all enjoy. Cheers Jamie

Hi all I've had 40+ flights on my miniplane since buying it 2nd hand last year and have been lucky enough not to have had to purchase any spares. (just touched some wood btw) I'm just interested to know where people go for spares. I understand that Michel Carnet is the UK dealer, but apparently he can be a job to get hold of. There's Paul Mahoney in France and also Miniplane Ireland, which has quite a nice up to date website. I'm looking to renew my bridles as I have an ABM machine. Any advice much appreciated. Many thanks

Nice one, cheers everyone.

Thanks for replies guys. Yes, have seen the Miniplane Snip reserve and it looks good, but I've found it tricky locating a dealer in this country. Wondered if anyone is using a Gin G one reserve and how exactly it's fitted and where it connects. I'm sure the Miniplane snip has 2 bridles as it connects to the 2 caribiners, but the Gin G one has only one.

Hi, would appreciate some honest advice on what the best options are for a reserve and containers for my Miniplane. Thanks

Thanks guys. I'm also looking at a 3 year old PAP TOP 80 1400. Would appreciate your thoughts on this. Thanks

Hi, I'm 80kg unclothed and was wondering if a H&E R80 would be powerfull enogh for me. I've come across a bargain but I fear a maybe too heavy. Just starting out with the paramotoring. Thanks