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I think Terry is/was a Parajet dealer, a friend of Pete Searles. So possibly this had the later parts 'given' to him to fit. He seemed a reasonable bloke when I met him last year. If the price is fair, the frame and harness look undamaged, it starts and (tied down or on your back) runs at full grunt for a while, what can be that wrong that isn't easy/cheapish to fix? Cheers Paul

After too much Lemming's punch I felt grounded and took the paragliding shots. Then later that day... or the google version for bigger window http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?doc ... 6616419785 Can an expert make google videos also work inside the message? Cheers Paul

Well done Simon and Giles. You are a top man, not many people who trying to buy a replacement for their broken prop, jump the counter and sell it! Cheers Paul

About a year ago I was told about a cheaper option and bought the Tchibo winter watch for about £30 and does the same thing. The model looks to have changed, but not the price http://www.tchibo.co.uk/is-bin/INTERSHO ... KU=0008979 For £90 or less, I'd recommend getting a Garmin GPS watch (forerunner/foretrek) as that gives more info and talks to the PC when you get home to tell you where you've been Like this slow lap around Castle Combe on Saturday http://maps.google.com/maps?q=http://tr ... es=3906303 If you are near Bath, give me a shout and you can borrow the Tchibo ancor GPS watch to compare. Cheers Paul 01225 48287one

This weekend is to Pie N Peas North Yorks (details below). I know from chatting to Forest Pete that he's also going, is anyone else hoping to attend the 'best' location/flyin? Cheers Paul

Doh! We stayed at the other end on the track High wind delayed our take off and the flight there. One guy landed 300m NW of the pub (in side the track loop) then sunset> sanity > safety overruled and we opted for the downwind dash home. Do you know the pub in Spreyton? It is full of loads of different ales and has a field (arranged by the farmer) to land only in. Cheers Paul

Here are the tracks of my two flights into Dartmoor last weekend. Not as huge as planned XC, but still FANTASTIC http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/3639108 http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/3639109 Also, the farmer where I was staying has a paramotor, so do a few others within an hour flying time. I feel a plan coming on... Cheers Paul

Assuming the weather is okay, is this a 'flying' visit, one or both ways? Factory visit and time with Giles is well worth it. I spent a day there last year - while Giles guided me moving my engine from a high to a low hangpoint frame/cage, he was designing > creating > evolving the Everest motor. If you are still undecided - JFDI Cheers Paul

On an Action I also use an A and brake in each hand. I've read about in high winds (HIGHER than I will fly), one hand on the A's and the other on the C's thumb inwards. I played with this in gusty conditions (in big field, flying suit etc.) and pushing down the C's, it seemed to collaspe quicker than my normal method. I won't change my flying A and brake, but it is nice to know in marginal conditions I could abort to the pub quicker! Cheers Paul

I've a couple of harnesses that you can use. One is a low hangpoint tandem passenger paragliding, the other an early high hangpoint parajet with an iffy zip. I'll bring them along next time, probably Friday or Sunday, work/weather/wife;-) allowing. Also, muy old high hangpoint parajet frame and cage without a motor. If you want to add some wieght to it for running around. Cheers Paul

Yes please. As I'll just be taking knowledge away, I'll bring some rouge booze Cheers Paul

Something for charity would be good for us, them and if the media got involved demonstrate that all/some of us are 'normal' people. As simple as giving blood or a sponsored trip along the ridgeway trip or???? Cheers Paul

Arrange away after an hour I remembered where I got the visor. Still can't remember where helmet and headset came from but this place sells all three for £135. http://www.northern-paragliding.com/onl ... -1118.html and http://www.northern-paragliding.com/onl ... -1119.html Cheers Paul

I've one of the James the prop repair man £50 headsets, the APCO helmet that was about £70 and this winter I added a £15 visor. I tend not to listen to music, just the engine . Once this noise slightly changed and I after loads of argueing with myself, I landed to find the exhaust had started to leak. It then felt a great decison and improved my cross country self confidence Who needs music with such a great view? Cheers Paul

Cross posted from other forum as I went to the last one and would love more of you to enjoy the same. The camping/flying location, facilities, hospitality, food and beer all in one place added up to a fantastic event. Camping/flying is at a stunning North Yorkshire moor site that is on the Coast to Coast walking route, with on-site cafe/bar that sells great evening meals (hence the event name), breakfast, tea, Theakstons and other real beer, all by a roaring fire if cold. It is a long way to drive from Bath, but I'm going to one maybe both of these. Cheers Paul _______________ Hi Guys and Gals, There are in fact to be two more Pie N Peas this year with the next official Pie N Peas 6 on the weekend of September 22nd/23rd. This is also the weekend of the Local Stokesley Agricultural show and fair. There is a lot to see there for people bringing family members who may get a bit bored with what we do!! There will soon be an online registration set up on Paul Haxby's website,http://www.axbsports.com/, so please visit for that purpose. However there will also be a repeat of last years "Unofficial" Pie N Peas on the weekend of 18th/19th August which is during the school holidays of course. Essentially this is exactly the same as any other Pie N Peas!!! If you intend coming to this one please could you let me know direct, as below, so I have an idea of numbers etc. Hopefully you can come to both but if not we hope that the dates will allow you at least to choose one visit before the end of the year. As usual we will have spectacular local flying over the North York moors and coastline and probably one or two pub crawls, sorry XC,s!!, for those wanting to venture away on a bit of an adventure with full retrieve back up. Oh! there will be Pies N Peas and beer on site of course for when the flying stops!(Hopefully this wont be until after sundown!) If you need any further info please get in touch. See you there Mike 07885 397755

I think my son took some video of yours and Rachel's Nats spot landings on Saturday ? I'll see what else there is. Cheers Paul

I had two great hot day helping out. Loads of nice people, wings and motors I'd not seen or heard about before. About 70 pilots of all shapes and ages. The very small '16' year old French boy was amazing. A very skilled pilot (future champion?) and strong enough to manage any motor. My highlights were: watching the kicking sticks and measuring the accuracy landing. Even in very thermic conditions, a few looked like they'd never miss the 25cm spot. Well done Rachel Hairs, you were one of them! Chatting with Giles next to the Everest motor inside a Nepalese tent, added to the maddness/magic.... It is on until Tuesday noon-ish. If you can find the time, it is worth the visit. Cheers Paul

Simon, Great news. I love my Parajet, and I'm sure others that try them will. If you can't wait two weeks, have a go on mine this weekend Cheers Paul

I'm registered to help for a few days. If you have insurance, marshall can also fly, so bring your kit and enjoy the view! If you are new to the sport and cannot decide the wing/motor combination for you, my guess is every combination of wing and motor will be on display and in the air. And every piloy saying his or hers are the best Cheers Paul

I'm the owner of 1:25k V5 MM digital maps and aerial photos of Cotswolds (Bath to Evesham). Free to a good home and I'd like the lastest CAA VFR, if anyone is interested? Cheers Paul paul_dottt_watworld_att_btinternet_dooot_com

Totally agree - thanks for another great day and those home made cakes! This is my third visit to the site, and every time there are more people there, on the ground and in the air! It it nice to see that all Simon's (plus helpers) hard work continiues to bring together 'nice' people. Well done for quickly creating a growing healthy club. Cheers Paul P.S. Next time we will fly to that pub

I've flown this year with a large one! It would be good to throw it while in the harnees and not in the air to check I can. Cheers Paul

I did and here it is http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/2654648 Maybe a few more white horses next time? Thanks Cheers Paul

Hi Simon, I'm hoping to come over Saturday mid-ish morning. I need another flight soon Cheers Paul

Hi all, Count me in. Could we have a few dates and destinations planned as 'away trips'? I'm sure enough people would want to do them and wind direction isn't always good for Dartmoor Cheers Paul W