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Hi, I'm thinking of selling mine. Only about 20hrs on it and still cripsy! If you want to PM I'll let you have my number. Cheers, Mike

I was hoping some of you would give me some feedback on the T-shirts I've designed. What you like/dislike think of price etc. I've put them on ebay for a quick trial. You'll find them here: http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/revobuzz__W0QQ_armrsZ1 If you could PM me your thoughts I would be very grateful. If anyone from this forum would like one I'd be happy to put your name, or some other message on the back for free. Thanks for your help. Mike

I popped out last night for a quick ground handle. Trying to get back into paramotoring it after a long break. There was next to no wind and I had mixed success with forward launches. In order to improve my low/nil wind technique should I continue only ground handling until I get my totally technique sorted before strapping the motor on, or should I practice with motor too ? i.e. in your experience does the 'push' of the motor make low/nil wind take off easier than a no motor simulation?

Just to let you know that the power kite group who operate at wymeswold airfield welcome ground handling paragliders. You have to pay £5 but it's a nice big area and they have shop, cafe WC etc. If your interested enter the site from the Prestwold Hall side and follow signs for the kite park. I'm trying to sort out launching paramotors with the owner but their has been a lot of neighbour objections to noise from the car racing operator who also use the field so it's not lloking likely. It's also right on the edge of EM airspace so perhaps not ideal.

Has anyone flown from the "Tank Site" yet?

Hi Richard, No regular site's as yet. We are all looking though. The tanks site looks promising though. (see earlier posts)

Hi, There is a little group who use a field in measham near Ashby de la zouch. I'm still working on a regular Leicester field. Do you fly from the Microlight Field in Swinford? I was up there the other day. Mike

I've found the reality of finding good fields is much harder than I'd expected. When I set out I had visions of just popping down to a local field and taking off, but that's not been the reality for me. Fields with crops in are no good. Horses nearby are a problem. Farmers are reluctant to let you use fields with cattle/sheep in. Sloping fields are difficult if wind in wrong direction, then if you add airspace restrictions, trees, buildings, busy roads, pilons, rivers, houses, you're not left with much. And then you've got to convince the owner to let you use it. I'm on the edge of EM airspace, so perhaps more restrictions in my area. Is anyone else finding it hard to find sites?

120 Acres - Now that could be very good!

Good work Dave. I hope the meeting goes well. What SSDR are you thinking about? I'm thinking of doing Flexwing training next year.

Dave was going to speak to some of his microlight contacts to see about using one of their fields. Might be worth following up? Do you mean buy, rent or squat? I think we need a meeting. Tim

Yeah the comment about GA is a valid one as Tollerton airport is also in that general area - 10 miles or so and there was a helicopter in the far distance last night too. The area is surrounded by open fields, so it's easy to keep low and not have any 500ft rule issues until you have left the area under the airspace. Thanks to everyone who has helped & commented so far.

Tim/Coggie, Yeah the aviator would be good choice. I work just around the corner, so can be in there from just after 5. Thursday would be OK. I'll PM you my number. Cheers, Mike

That's what I thought, but is the 1500ft AMSL or AGL ?

Hi, Looking at recent posts It looks like Steve is taking a break. Does anyone else in the Northampton Area fancy meeting up? Get in touch if you do. Cheers, Mike