archiecolvin

Personal

Age:

Average hours flying a month:

What is your typical type of flight. XC, Comp Training, Low flying?

Storage

Where do you store your equipment:

Do you store it fully assembled:

Do you store it on the ground or raised up:

Transport

Do you have to drive with your equipment to the take-off site:

Do you travel with the paramotor fully assembled:

If no... Cage off (Yes/No) Prop off (Yes/No):

Do you fix your engine down? If so how?

Preflight

Do you refuel at take off site or before you get there

How do you carry/move your engine. On your back or by the frame:

Do you use any tools in you preflight checks:

Do you ever get butterflies in your stomach before you fly? If so do you think it has anything to do with trusting your equipment?

Do you have a tool kit you take whist you fly? What does it consist of?

In-flight

Do you use a flight deck:

Where is your reserve mounted:

Do you ever fly with a ‘wrap’ on the brake lines

If so does it ever hurt your hand?

Name you top three hates/niggles about the paramotor:

Name you three favorite features on your paramotor:

1 of the best things you can do to get an understanding is learn to fly 1 and experience it for yourself

too many desk jocky pilots designing stuff they think is right or good but don't fly themselves

You will be pleased to hear that I do have one and have been flying for about 4 years now. I have conducted a very detailed study on my engine about what I think is wrong with it and have a pretty good idea about what needs to be changed and how. However to ensure that I dont have a narrow minded biased view i need the opinions of others with other engines. That is where you guys come in.

So please help me to help to gain new insight by answering the questionnaire, and with any luck at the end of it we will have something fantastic!

Many thanks

I have just looked at the form and would say that 90% of the information you ask for has no relevance whatsoever

as regards to a " paramotor concept".???

could you please explain why you need this specific information and what influence it would have on your project.

Pete

Hi Pete,

I am an industrial Designer tackling the paramotor from the angle of usability so it is essential I understand how people interact with the paramotors and what problems they face when using them. The questions will give me a better understanding of the issues accosiated with the paramotors and well lead to a more informed and more user friendly concept.

I hope this answers you question.

Sorry guys, will try and get it sorted asap.

Thanks for the interest.

Hi everyone,

Am working on a new paramotor concept and need to conduct some user research. If you are bored at work, or got a minute to spare please download and fill out the questionnaire attached and sent it to this address: archibald.colvin@unn.ac.uk

HAVE YOUR INPUT TO THE NEXT BEST THING!!!

Thanks for your help!

There has been some problems editing the document for some people. You should be able to "save as text" in abode reader. You can then send this on to me. Unfortunately the site wont allow me to upload any word document or other format that you can edit, so perhaps you could just put your answers in the email to me. This is not ideal, i know. Sorry!

(Download the linked file and click on the lines to type your answer. Then save it and send it to the address above)

Questionnaire.pdf

Hi everyone,

I am a student currently studying industrial design (similar to product design) at Northumbria University. I am in my 4th and final year had am having to chose a topic for Final major project. I am also fanatical about paramotoring and paragliding so would love to tailor my project to something flying related. I am having trouble thinking of a direction at the moment, and wondered if anyone could help?

Please could people tell me of any problems, niggles they have when flying/ getting ready/ airborne/ landing/ transportation/maintance/ refueling etc. No matter how small, petty or ridiculous you might think it is PLEASE dont hesitate to tell me as anyting might spark off a really good idea!

Also if anyone has anything they would like to see in the paramotoring world that would make life easier/more fun etc then please tell!

I hope this sparks some good discussion!

Thanks

Archie

Paramania Revolution 24 Night Shade for sale.

Condition: Excellent

Hours: 24

Colour: Night shade

No rips or repairs.

Price £1500

Comes with Stuff Sack/rucksack, inner bag, compression strap, repair kit and speed bar.

Always packed ensuring ribs are straight. Fabric is still very crisp!

Can be posted or collected.

Location: Sussex

Please contact me if you are interested, want more photos or want to organize a viewing.

07739608193

archiecolvin@googlemail.com