wayner11

Hello fellow Membury students/already accomplished pilots. I thought I'd kick off with a thread that has been touched on in the main forum. The more ground handling you do the less difficult the take-offs become (wise words from a 2 flight veteran ! ) so forum members have been asking about cheap solutions for ground handling harnesses. I use a fall protection harness bought on Ebay for about £20-25 and with the addition of some carabiners it means I get some practice in when I can't get to Membury. Silver spray paint optional, similar item available eBay item number: 291759246539

Book me in for a tune up!

Great idea. When is it likely to be up and running?

Got it, and a lot more detail in that piece,thanks Kiwi K. Still think she's a gutsy pilot tho.

Local press front page has the story of Kristianna Draper who had a 200m near miss at 2200 feet with an Airbus A400M (turbo prop). She did everything right, Notams issued and she instinctively turned right when she saw the approaching aircraft. It was a near-death experience and reminds us of the real danger that exists "up there" but I loved her reaction. She landed then set up to fly again immediately and said " I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees". The incident happened in July and she went on to win a silver medal at the World Microlight Paramotor Championships in Basingstoke in August. A true inspiration.

Yes Defo count me in. 5 minutes with someone who knows what they're about is easily better than 5 hours trawling the web and well worth paying for.