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Simon, You need to have a chat with Norman, he's got the same motor as you, and he's not far off the same size. I'm sure if he sees this he will respond. Chris

I own a 2cv. What does that say about me!!!! Answers on a postcard please.

Hi Col, No problem mate, glad I could offer you somewhere warm to fix your motor. By the way, since you left, I have lost my 6lb hammer, blow torch and welding goggles, can you help? Chris

All, As a novice to this paramotoring lark, the thing that I enjoy most is the fact that we are all the same. We get together at our respective clubs/fields, to enjoy flying, talking about flying, and being "mates". All on a level playing field. Any newcomer can chat to anyone regardless of experience and flying hours, the moment you start wearing badges to show you are better than someone else in the group, the more elitest the sport becomes, and those of us with low hours, and no badges, would feel as if we have nothing to offer the newcomers. I gave up on badges when I left the boy scouts. Lets keep it simple, enjoy the sport while we can. I'm sure enough regulation will come soon enough without imposing it upon ourselves. Soap box now vacated. Chris

Simon, It's a very good field if its the one I'm thinking of, and only a mile away fom a petrol/food station. Your more than welcome to land out at our place, it can be a bit tight for taking off though depending on the wind, just watch out for the ponies wandering free!!! Chris

Simon, What a small world! That must be James Mathews maybe, I have serviced his Ferrari. Did you land out near to Brick Kiln, I think he still owns the large field next to the workshops. Chris

Hi all Any members of the Wiltshire PPG Club going to be at Redlands on Sunday? The weather is looking good. I shall be there to make the coffee as usual!!!Ha! Ha! Ha! Chris

Your right Simon, it is me. Sorry, I forgot about the "For Sale" section on the forum. No disloyalty ment O Great One! Chris

Hi all, Had a great day a Redlands today (Sunday), wind a bit strong in the morning, but able to get some good kiting practice in with the stronger winds. (that was interesting), Clive made us all bacon butties in the club house, hot coffee on tap, what more can you ask for!!!! Rob had a couple of flights during the day, Clive went up later in the afternoon to test a Castelluccio that we did some work to earlier. Had a visit from a new student starting his journey to become a paramotor pilot, and a good sunset to boot. Great! Chris

Hi Clive I shall be there to make the coffee!!! My vans loaded with all the kit needed to fly, plus a few spares. You never know, I might even get my wing out and do some kiting, its about time it saw the light of day See you all at "Redlands" about 11.00 ish. Cheers, Chris

Hi Clive Good shout. I should hope to be down at Redlands tomorrow if my face goes down, (Clive knows!) to empart my great experience to those who want it. LOL, LOL I can always make the coffee's!!

Hi Dingocooke, I am all up weight 135kg and fly (not very often it must be said) a Synthesis 31, and from my VERY short flying experience, it is rock solid. The best chap to talk to is Clive Bunce, the Dudek UK distributor, or even Simon himself, but as you may or may not know, they're all getting lashed tonight at the club Christmas do, so you won't get any replies from them at least until tomorrow!!!! Cheers, Chris

One of the reasons we chose a Vito, and worth considering, is that it is under 2m tall and therfore able to park in most multi-story car parks, supermarket car parks, and underground car parks at hotels and the like.

We bought a new Vito 112 for work with all the bells and whistles. Earlier this year the engine siezed on the way back from France, at only 70,000 miles!! A new one fitted cost us £6500. As well as that we have problems with the selector in the gearbox, crank sensor on the flywheel (new flywheel), air suspension compressor replaced 3 times, flywheel "fell off" destroying the clutch, (on top of a mountain in Italy, not nice), UJ's need replacing, drumming rear axle, and a whole list of rattles and squeeks. All this despite regular servicing. Next year hopefully we will be getting a new van. A VW Transporter............can't wait. Chris

Sorry 22.700 degrees.

Try 100 and 23.700 degrees. Works for me!!!!

Hi Swindon Skydiver (Sorry No name) Their are a few schools in the area but the one you are reffring to at Redlands is Clive Bunce of Ufly2 his number is 07736553834. Im sure he will be happy to talk to you and tell you all you need to know. Im learning to fly with him and hes a top guy. I think he also does the odd para jump as well. Hope this helps. Chris

It's alright for those who have heated flying jackets, Simon

Clive, I'm 99% sure that is you doing a couple of low passes. I may have a photo or two I took on the same day, if I can find them I'll enlarge and see! Chris

I took the video. That's Clive on the Reaction with the white helmet. I think Bathboy was there as well. Chris

Welcolme Lawrence, Where are you based? What machine are you flying, age, weigh, dogs name, etc, etc, Spill he beans! chris

Hi Weesplat, I hope you don't mind, but I've put a short video of your "feet first" landing from yesterday on UTUBE. It's under paramotoring, I hope you like it. Chris

I think it's worth noting that Colin flys a "flat bottom" paramotor these days, due to his unique style of landing. LOL Sorry Colin, couldn't resist that one!! Chris.

Cheers guys, thanks for the advice. I have now managed to sus it and my first picture is in my album. More to follow. Chris

Hi Pegasus I have plenty of photos, it's just that I don't know how to shrink them so they fit. Whats the secret? Chris