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Strictly that link is the text of the proposed amendment only, from 2004. I then tried to follow how that had made it into "legislation" I got as far as finding that it said it had been incorporated into Amendment 2/2007 amends Section 5 of CAP 393. But then lost the will to live trying to see where it actually appears in that document. Still, best to take it as read, it is a bit confusing, though trying to understand the hierarchy of documentation when there is a document just issued that incorporates some of those items but not others. Anyway-1000ft clear in all directions and no landing or take off within 1km would seem to be a conservative approach to not getting a tug. Thanks

And where does the general 500ft Rule appear........is that in another document entirely? The 500 feet rule Except with the permission in writing of the CAA, an aircraft shall not be flown closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle or structure

I was thinking of flying this weekend and having a look at Reading Festival. So I thought I would refresh myself on the proximity and overflight rules for large gatherings. If I'm looking at the latest version 2015 No. 840 CIVIL AVIATION The Rules of the Air Regulations 2015 Made - - - - 17th March 2015 Coming into force - - 30th April 2015 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015 ... 840_en.pdf Under Rule 5 the overflight rule on gatherings, of minimum of either 1000ft or glide clear, seems to have disappeared. The landing or take off within 1000m remains. The words, say:- "Landing and taking off within congested areas and near open-air assemblies 5.—(1) An aircraft must not take off or land within a congested area of any city, town or settlement except— (a) at an aerodrome in accordance with procedures notified by the CAA; or (b) at a landing site which is not an aerodrome in accordance with the permission of the CAA. (2) An aircraft must not land or take-off within 1,000 metres of an open-air assembly of more than 1,000 persons except— (a) at an aerodrome in accordance with procedures notified by the CAA; or (b) at a landing site which is not an aerodrome in accordance with procedures notified by the CAA and with the written permission of the organiser of the assembly." Have I got that right? Not that I'm suggesting I will overfly it, but it would be nice to know.

Try Simon Westmore at http://www.paramotortraining.com/paramo ... /home.html, he operates out of Membury (just behind the services on the M4). How long is a piece of string........on the time to train. If you have good weather you could fly on your 3rd or 4th day of training, but will go on learning over 10s of subsequent flights before being signed off. If you commit, take advantage of all flyable weather, you will be signed off in a couple of months.........leave it long periods between lessons, get unlucky with the weather, miss your chances and you will find people who have taken a number of seasons. There is lots of advice to give , and plenty on this forum, but the one that crops up time and again, is.........talk to an instructor as soon as and DONT BUY ANY KIT till you have Im sure Simon will be along in a minute. Give him a ring. I had a great experience there. And you don't need a Licence, but you must abide by Air Law. It will all be explained in training.

Video of Mondays flight with Chris Wright (Bubba1) https://vimeo.com/136703949

1982 Laverda Jota 120. Lots of photos on my Flikr https://flic.kr/s/aHskaMqwib

This guy really is the nuts, but he's semi retired now, just hope he doesn't give up altogether. Last time I used him was a couple of months ago on a motorcycle frame repair on a rebuild I'm doing

Job Done! Roger Clarke sorted it out for £15. Top man. Always preceded by dire warnings of how he probably won't be able to make a decent job of it........and he's always wrong!

All the rubbers look good. I've balanced the prop as well. A proper job, too, each blade, CofG of each blade in same position and then all 3 bolted together. And don't feel any undue vibration in use. So just need to keep an eye on it, i think

Roger will eat it for breakfast and return a work of art!

Had a nice flight around the local area to the North yesterday evening. Had thought on a few previous flights that the engine note might have sounded different, but last night there was a distinct change.........must have been when that lump fell out!

Tony Click will be coming from the relay switch, that is all good , you won't normally hear it because starter motor noise then noise of engine starting will mask it. I have had this and I'm afraid it is likely your starter packed up. If you start by disconnecting the power supply to the motor and check that you have 12v on that when you press the starter button- you probably will have, now carry on and remove the starter and bench test that . If it's not working electrically (ie it doesn't spin when tested) or if the bendix engagement gear is knackered ( gear not flying forward, or not staying forward while motor spins) you will need a new one. Spares are not available. ( well that's not quite true- I did find a spare bendix, but with shipping it was a substantial part of the cost of a whole new motor from PJ, about £120) The bendix is usually the problem, so you will find plenty of people with the motor part intact (me included) but very few with working spare bendix, but check with SW- he did have one the last time this cropped up on here Type "bendix" in the forum search and you will find plenty more on the subject. Give me a ring if you want to talk through it.

Flight 39 25/7/15 Managed another flight yesterday evening, a bit blustery throughout but nothing I felt uneasy with.

Flights 37 and 38 Managed one flight in an otherwise blown out week down in Cornwall. https://www.facebook.com/patrick.puxley ... 380979925/ And another on the home field with Chris Wright maidening his new V3 Parajet Bailey. The highlight of that flight being a flyby by The Red Arrows https://www.facebook.com/patrick.puxley ... 6340645529

This reminded me I still haven't looked at this on mine. Damn it. I've just at the end of a week in a windy Cornwall and not flying,when I had all the time in the world to look at this. Now all packed up ready to go homeward, tomorrow. Might get a chance when I get home at the weekend. Be very interested to see if I get a similar stretch.

They're great. Mine are more than 10years old now and showing very little wear. They give superb ankle support and cope well with the inevitable fast slide-in landings!

I'd second all of that, training will be the most arduous bit, but definitely do it, the rewards are more than worth it.

Giving this an update, having actually had a need to use it, on a very overcast evening in Cornwall. And by chance GeoffW was down here and walking back from the pub and reported that its what made him notice me flying at more than a mile distant, so it's going some way to do the job. In addition I fitted the side "repeaters" as described elsewhere on here by AlanK, viewtopic.php?p=68791#p68791 Geoff said these were clearly visible too. Finally, however Heath Robinson you think the wire over the strobe looks, I can report it is completely effective in ensuring the lines ride over it during reverse launches. I think that is due to the wire ends being bound onto the underside of the cage member, giving a completely smooth surface/transition should the lines go there.

Limited, a bit. I have the field at Pangbourne, which I persuaded the owner to open up to a couple of others, Chris had somewhere just North, but that is now being developed and some others have an exclusive arrangement along the A4 towards Thatcham. They are West of Reading, East is likely to be limited as you get closer under Heathrow LTMA. Those are the ones I know about, but I don't know anywhere anyone can just rock up and fly.

John, Welcome! I live in Sulham RG8, PM me and we can meet for a chat, there are a few pilots in the area.

On point 2- don't I recall, Simon, you saying that you have to completely purge any hint of fuel from the carb and tank, if you are taking it on a plane?

That is terribly sad news!

Not good. And if I'm looking at that right was that bolt end sticking out like that on the INSIDE of the helmet!!! That can't be right?

I have it that it may be someone called Dave Barnish, apparently been discussed on a SW Paramotor forum.