edwardc

I must be doing something wrong then, every time I fly my TREX 450 RC Helicopter it costs me a new set of blades!!!

(similar situation with my Paramotor!).

Eddie

Thanks for the info, just trying to get my head around it at the moment.

Regards

Eddie

Hi Dan

Whats the latest news on your shoulder?

With reference the Womans Institute I do not understand it either, Skydiving, base jumping, wing suit, motor bikes and paramotoring is all done here at the Shabbington WI !!.

Regards

Eddie

You are right Rob, of course it is okay to endanger other peoples lives and risk endangering the future of the sport in somebody elses country.

As long as you get a good video in the process, of course!!!!

I hope that when he comes over here and flies under the bridges along the Thames with his 'free spirit' he gets a good video so that we all have something to watch after being grounded by the CAA.

Sorry mate but fanman is right. Sometimes the price to pay for a 'great video' is too high.

Eddie

Shabbington Womans Institute

Dan

Really sorry to hear about the trouble that you are having getting started on your own and hope that your injury isn't as bad as you make it sound (please keep us informed).

I feel a bit frustrated (as I am sure you do) that we can't help from here in the UK.

If you are coming over to the UK at any time let us know.

Regards

Eddie

Fanman

I am sure it has been mentioned before on the forum but not sure where!

Can you point me in the right direction, or advise, about the ALC system you are using on the Revolution.

I never got on with the tip steerers (always seemed to be in the way) and would be interested to find out more about any alternatives.

Cheers

Eddie

Fanman

You are spot on (as usual) this picture was taken a second before the whole thing turned very sharply left and straight into the edge!

I am sure that the pilot will be interested in any constructive advice from more experienced pilots such as yourself.

Regards

Eddie

And, by coincidence, also at Skydive Sibson!

Hi Pete

Sibson skydiving (near Peterborough) and Hinton Skydiving (just South of Silverstone) both charge about £230 for a tandem skydive and an additional £95 for a video.

Wish I was still doing it and could help but I am sure that we have skydivers amongst our members that may be able to help (including Colin )

Have attached a very old news item about Sibson. I am in the 4 way team (in Black and yellow with black rig) and my brother John (you met him at the fly in) is opposite in a black and fluorescent green jumpsuit. Remember this is VERY old!

Cheers

Eddie

I need (after a mishap at the Silverstone fly-in) a 113cm/44" prop for my Corsair M35Y fitted on a PAP1250.

It seemed when I did it several people had spare props and before I part with lots of cash to Skydragons I thought there might be people with props for equipment that they may no longer have and want to sell.

Cheers

Eddie

Dave

Not sure that 7.5 miles counts as 'quite some distance' (especially to Whitters!)

See you there.

Eddie

Hi Dave.

Yes, I know the Chief instructor Stuart Meacock. I went to see him last weekend and told about the fly-in.

We just need to make sure the pilots are briefed properly and given LFOs.

Looking forward to the weekend.

See you there.

Eddie

Thanks Guys, Just putting the route in my GPS to fly in on Saturday and didn't want to start the weekend p**ssing off Silverstone or Turweston as they appear to have an 'agreement' over the airspace in between them which is exactly where I may be flying.

Cheers

Eddie

Great link Tom, look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

I notice on the weatherlink an advisory on the airspace over and around the 'now active' Silverstone heliport.

Can someone (Norman maybe) clarify the position with regards to this heliport as they are asking for 2000' AGL or radio contact and I do not fly with a radio.

Have we spoken to them?

Help please

Eddie

Woody

bholleran

Dan_P

ParaMotorMike

LongWing

edwardc

Norman

As you recall I was in France and attained PPG1. In the manual at that time the requirements for PPG2 where pretty vague!

Has this part been re-written and can you let me know the requirements.

Hope you are keeping well and hope to see you soon

Eddie

Hi Matt

We have had this one before, link below:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3363&hilit=speed+bar

Cheers

Eddie

Tim

What do you mean 'when the weathers good'?

We have been flying all this week out of Shabbington, tonight would have been perfect!

Not sure of my plans for this weekend as I have to spend some time with the 'Boss' after being out every evening.

Let me know if you want to fly down tomorrow os Sunday evening and I will sort it out.

Otherwise, I will see you both at the fly-in.

I am hoping to fly in from Shabbington and you are welcome to join me.

See you soon

regards

Eddie

Tom

Swapping what???

Eddie

RIP Mike, You were an inspiration to those of us fortunate enough to meet you and one of the nicest guys around.

Give my love to Jackie and condolences to the the rest of the family.

We will all have a drink on you at the 'Mike Silvester' fly-in.

Eddie

Jon

The email stuck in the system will be from me enquiring if you are selling your kit because you are giving up the sport or if you are changing to new kit?

I hope it is the latter and hope to see you down at Shabbington soon.

Regards

Eddie

Ken

My plan is to fly back with others at the fly-in that want to do a XC and out landing as part of their weekend and pick up my car.

If not, I am sure we can find someone to drive us back to Shabbington.

Eddie

Obviously the above applies to getting you back,either flying or by car.

Regards

Eddie

An idea has been suggested that a XC flight between Shabbington ond the fly in could be arranged and I am working on it at the moment.

However, if the wind speed/direction is favourable would any Shabbington flyers like to leave very early on the Saturday and fly in?

The flight is 27 miles and shouldn't be too much of a problem (depending on weather).

Let me know if you are interested.

Cheers

Eddie

To those amongst you thinking of being a 'ginea pig student' I can just say that having been there myself on the France trip it was worth all the effort and expense.

Although we didn't get as mich flying in as we would have liked the amount of information taught and shared was invaluable.

I came back with so much more confidence and knowledge that it is hard to imagine how people do this sport without the training.

If you are new to the sport this is too good an opportunity to miss, go for it

Eddie

Whilst I should be encouraging people to spend money that benefits the PMC I think that it is a bit expensive for a 'butty'

If, however, it was a baguette then the price is right (come on down )

Hope that a baguette is not too posh for some of the members!

Eddie