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    Paramotors in & on Cars Vans etc

    in Paramotors.

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    Here is a cheap estate car bike rack from argos - perfect for the job and I just added number plate as lights are still visible. I have added a strap from the paramotor to my roof bars after the picture was taken. Works really well. I have bought a £12 BBQ cover to fully cover it when i think it might rain.

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    R.I.P. Jock

    in General paramotor discussion

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     :( RIP 

     

    A paramotor pilot has died after a crash in Lancashire.

    Emergency services were called to a field off Garstang road in Pilling at 1:00pm this afternoon (Sunday 3rd December).

    The man in his 50s was taken to Royal Preston hospital where he died.

    His family have been informed and an investigation is underway.

    An older, kinda heavy, Grandpa with an Attitude for Altitude :)

    in General paramotor discussion

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    2 hours ago, Steve Marvel said:

    Yes, Thanks so much for asking! We live in Oklahoma which right now we are charging 65°F today gorgeous day the only hiccup is there is considerable wind  out here in the Plains so that will relegate much flying to morning and evening. Thanks for being so kind and so helpful you guys are awesome!

    Steve 

    please move to the UK and bring your friendliness and sunshine ☀️ 

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    Want to cross-over to power

    in Newbies ( want to fly a paramotor? )

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    10 minutes ago, Mark Pugh said:

    I've been seeing lots of paramotors and wings for £2k on ebay, even know a few people that have bought them. The lessons were cheap to give it a go, just not aware of the push to buy new at £9k for kit I might out-grow in a year; everyone tells you not to buy kit that is older than two years old. I simply could not even afford £2k today, even if the right kit came along. But I have started saving and have nominated myself for overtime at work.

    Do I sell some of my other hobby equipment off? I have a top model metal detector and a fantastic coin collection, from Celtic, Roman, hammered medieval, to modern milled coins; this is valuable (my stamp collection has plummeted in value!!!), but selling these collections for a new hobby I'm not 100% sure I would continue to do, is a dodgy call. The coins are mostly silver and are appreciating nicely.... BUT, it's only money!

    I have got a Roman silver hoard going through the Treasure Trove process, I share the value with the land owner, but no-one knows the actual value and it will take 2 years!!! Hey-ho, I don't do the lottery, but two weeks of full-on over time would be perfect right now. In my profession the over-time is not guaranteed, but when it's available it can be almost unlimited!!!

    It would be damn useful if someone with kit that wasn't using it, would rent it out to me !!!! Surely using it is almost better than keeping it in a garage! I live in hope! Whilst taking lessons it only cost £30 a day (plus any breakages - none luckily!). But this price is only available in lessons....

    When I did not have a family, I would always find the money, but now there are different priorities to life. AND, there is no-way that my wife would let me use "our" money for a dangerous sport, I have told her what my life policy is worth, but it hasn't changed her mind. We have been married 18 years, you'd think she would be pleased to let me go :)

     

    Mark. I see the same old paramotor tat on Ebay each week.

    There are several important factors in choosing a motor and wing - factors that will probably determine whether you will take off /take up / keep up the sport.

    Its great you've got coins and stuff but life is about choices - i'd like a stash of silver coins but my preference is to fly.

    If taught properly, and with the right equipment, Paramotoring is a relatively safe sport. Much safer than others. 

    The idea that someone would rent you their equipment is probably unrealistic - why would they for such a small return to someone who is just putting their toe in the water.

    Perhaps get more lessons - get 20 flights under your belt - then decide.

     

     

    Good luck :coptor:

     

     

     

     

     

    Landing /take off on a sloping site

    in Safety Matters

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    One for the experienced pilots please.....

    This field runs (example in picture but not actual field 9_9 ) from North (trees in view)  to South . The top section is relatively flat so i can land on the flat section if the wind is in the right direction so ok if its no wind or N or S.

    With a Westerly I can launch down the nice slope....... and land on the down slope...

    Tricky one (as i see it) is with an Easterly wind i will have to run uphill during take off :o and land uphill :S which isn't good for the ankles or your inbuilt glide scope.

    Are there techniques for this type of scenario / IE - Don't fly when there is a Easterly ? Or Slide it in on ya bum etc etc ? Will i be able to do an uphill launch ? :coptor:

     

    Thanks ! 

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    How best to approach land owners

    in General paramotor discussion

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, AndyB said:

    I use Google Earth to identify possible fields or beaches. Then check out said places for slope and surrounding hazards  ...trees and power cables. Then start knocking on doors. Ihave a video on my phone showing take off and climb out.

    It took me about 12 hours of trying before getting the most amazing friendly farmer. I offered aerial photo and video of his farm and he has been really helpful. He has cows and I can use any of his fields  :)

    Andy

    What did you say when you approached him ?  How much do you pay ?

     

     

    Microavionics? And helmets.

    in Paramotor Radio / Comms

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, Hamishdylan said:

    Could you share a link for the Bluetooth connector/adaptor which connects to the Microavionics headset please?

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XUK-F5XT-F5MC-Fconnettore-adapter-standard-headphones-Interphone-Cellularline/302154769378?epid=1358123988&hash=item4659d3e3e2:g:KQIAAOSw9~5ZVMte

     

    This mates with the INTERPHONE F5MC bluetooth helmet - simply plug in your jack plug cable from the PM100 and bingo ! 

     

    Link to the Interphone FYI :

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Interphone-F5MC-Motorcycle-Helmet-Bluetooth-Universal-Intercom-System-Single/111992909204?epid=686570342&hash=item1a134c2d94:g:qbMAAOSw8vZXMhlr

     

     

    Microavionics? And helmets.

    in Paramotor Radio / Comms

    Posted

    On 10/19/2017 at 21:20, andre_74 said:

    I don’t think you can use Bluetooth with Micro Avionics. You can see a list of their accessories here:

    http://www.microavionics.co.uk/ULM Intercoms.html

    http://www.microavionics.co.uk/Paramotor Headsets.html

     

     

    Yes - managed to connect the MicroAvionics to Bluetooth connector by getting an adaptor from Ebay  (via Italy)

    Incidentally - I have the same set up - Icaro Helmet and PM100.

    I am having a connector fitted to the spare cable (the cable for the traditional radio) so I can detach it rather than having to tie it up. Not cheap but i don't like the idea of the cable getting free !

     

     

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