MrGman

I'm under no impression that within 12 days of booking any course i'll be flying. The 12 days are split into 3 lots, 5 day EP 5 day CP and 2 day PPG converting. I do also like the idea of PG and in doing some brief research it appears there are wings out there that are suitable for both which makes making the decision of how to go about training even more difficult, I'm in no rush but am hoping in starting soon I'll be all set for next years summer.

I know it's a real cliche at the moment but the weather really has been shocking this year, I also enjoy mountain biking, kayaking and climbing and this year has been the quietest year i can remember for the amount of stuff i've done! (admittedly I am a bit of a fair weather pansy ) Doing the PG and then PPG course will take approximately 12days according to the local training center, I'd like to book it very soon and that way i am hoping i will be set for the summer next year, if we have one that is!! I haven't spoke to anyone that does a actual PPG course, how many days are given for people that offer these courses?

Hi Mark, Thanks for the suggestion, I was beginning to pick up on the fact there seems to be a lot more going on in West Sussex than around me in East Sussex. I've just bought the 'Powered Paraglider Bible 3' and have been having a good look around the forum. I've found two places near me for training and yes they both recommend going down the pg training route and then do a ppg extension as such, it is more expensive but I do like the idea of doing it this way unless there is a good reason why not to do this?? I may well give you ring at some point Mark as even though I'm a distance off needing my own equipment I'd like to get a better idea of the costs that lie ahead as this will have a affect on another of my hobbies. Gareth

I'm going to put something in the relevant section but It looks quite quiet in there so i'll add my question here too. Can someone point me in the direction of a local club as i'd like to talk to some people and get a better feel for whats ahead. I've bought 'Powered paragliding bible' and hopefully that will answer a lot of questions i've got at the moment.

I'm in Crowborough, East Sussex.

Hi all, I've just joined the site and thought i'd introduce myself. I've been thinking on and off far too long about how i'd like to fly a parametor, so i decided it's time to do something about it, at the moment i know very very little and i'm hoping this site will point me in the right direction to getting started. MrGman