tommcb6016

Dave, There are two parts to it; Theory(exam) and practical, you either buy the book and study for the exam yourself and then do the practical or you do a classroom theory course prior to sitting the exam and then do the practical. The cost is around £210 for the full wammy but it can be cheaper if you study yourself. you will need to speak to Paul Fowler to get more details and to confirm these prices though. I am definatly going to do it as I feel it would be a benifit for the future. Tom

A group of us did meet Paul Fowler from Enstone flying club and he gave us the low down on what would be required to fly from Enstone. Basically the only two requirements are; • That we have and use air band radio (they can do the licence in house) • Pay the £60 a year membership of the flying club but this is well worth it as far as I can see Some of the benefits; • Large take off field with our own pattern. This would be a clockwise or anti clockwise rectangle to the south of the runway with a maximum height of 400ft to give separation to other air traffic. You can also drive onto the field for unloading. • Secondary small field next to club house for ground handling/wing work/general loafing. • Clubhouse with basic snacks and cold drinks available • Toilets • Showers (available shortly) • Large inflatable pool • Bar (available from the end of the month) • Hanger available for drying out wet wings etc. • Computer onsite for checking weather/notams etc. • The airfield has it’s own weather station which can be accessed via the website http://www.enstoneflyingclub.co.uk • Four webcams to see the conditions at the airfield live. • There is a club meeting on the 1st Thursday of every month • They hold various events through the year including a rather impressive firework display in November. They are having a BBQ in a couple of weeks time. (They are also happy to host other events). • There is a set aside space for camping for those wishing to do so. • The facility for undertaking your PPL or microlight licence if you want. Paul fowler seems very keen to get paramotors flying from enstone he should be contacted for further information. Tom

I don't think I have ever seen this link on here before...? This is an online mag with lots of GA/Microlight stuff but also Paramotor stuff, their is some good bit's in this month edition and it's free.(requires signup) Definatly worth a look. http://www.av8magazine.com/index.php Tom

Very True

If I had a spare 50k I would buy one of these and still have enough cash left to buy a nice new car.[/img]

Im in the market for a second hand revo 28, any colour but golden but preferably nightshade upto £1500 for wing £3000 for Macro Tom

I would be interested in an airband radio too Simon. Tom

Excellent!! that's a bit like a bloke I heard of who spent an hour on the phone to a double glazing company only to say "you'll have to speak to the council about paying though it's a council house"

Thanks Meds, I wasn't aware of this, but will remove myself now!! Tom

This definatly sounds like a wind up ! If not have you ever considered having ago......? it's alot of fun you know.

I would speak to your instructor about it and possibly try out some different motor/wing cobos before you buy, I think you will want at least 70kg's of thrust though. Tom

Nice one !! I can see my house I'm looking forward to being able to do a circuit of Banbury, and flying over Blenhiem palace (not sure if it's inside oxford ATZ??)

Does anyone know where I can get a paramania t-shirt from ?? Can you get them in the shop Simon ? Tom

How many pilots fly with a strobe ?? are they worth having ?

Great photos dan, I hope to do lots of photography/video when I get my kit sorted. Tom

Ahh it was you I was at work but the wife got some pictures of you flying over our house (east of deddington just of the hempton road). Drop me a line whenever mate I will pm you my number. Tom

Hi Nygel, I am really after a macro because i'm at the top of the weight range for a compact, it's a shame because the gold is prety cool ! Tom

Hi Mark, Count me in for that one if your flying this weekend give me a shout and I could pop over and say hi ? Tom

I am also in the market for a second hand revo 28 so if anyone knows of any then that would be great (same price bracket) im also in the market for a second hand volution macro too.

here is a photo I took on my 3rd flight, http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2067473&l=d126855a05&id=585967595

here is a vid of my 4th flight..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ2lrCdGv4s Mark, it would be great if I could borrow the wing for ground handling if your sure you dont mind? as practice makes perfect flying out of enstone sounds good as I have no idea where else to fly from around here Second weeks training is sorted so just need to find some cash for kit Tom

Hi Mark, Would be fantsatic to buddy up but I still need to do my second week of training, hopefully July or September at the latest. Also I need to get some kit. But when I am sorted it would be great to have someone to fly with. Tom

Thanks for all the comments what a great week it was, got four flights in two unassisted forwards and one unassisted reverse wish I could have stayed out there for a while to keep flying! Thanks to Alex and Harry for the tuition and thanks to rob for the gourmet food! (except the escargot )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIjc6-_Yn30 Landing

Waaaaaaaaaaaahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Had my first solo flight today :-) wen't well stayed on my feet, and got into the seat More info to folow but I'm going to have a beer to celibrate and hopefully get some more flights in tomorrow, The weather out here is fantastic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHiLuBhye-w Landing to follow.......... just uploading