Marky

Was up with a mate the other week and his lines got in a right mess... I'm new to this, and have just bought a Revolution 28 wing, but thought about feeding all the lines up a poly tube before packing or moving the wing... Basically it's a tube of polythene on a roll - cut off the length needed. It's easier if you drop a spanner with string on it down the tube the first time and then just pull your lines through until they are neatly covered up to near the wing. They just fold-in neatly into the top of your wing bag. Seems to work for me - can anyone see any down-side? It's not costly - I'm sure that if it worked Simon's likely got a roll in the van! http://www.polybags.co.uk/shop/narrow-layflat-tubing-2-6-wide_c1014.htm Anyway, just an idea...... Mark.

Hi folks - Mark here. Maybe got a few ideas..... Would a Warwickshire meet be worthwhile at a well-located pub maybe? We could bounce around ideas for a field ?

Hi there yawingdog.... (you must hate your parents for giving you that name..... ) Think I'm in a similar position - 400hrs on fixed wing (licence lapsed 5 years ago) and now going to get flying again. I've spent a few months researching and have come to the following conclusions (my own opinion only):- 1. The sport remains relatively unregulated with the CAA basically "maintaining a listening watch", but leaing regulation to some of the organisations that are developing. 2. Incidents cause them to look at it again and there was a report in Feb this year that suggested they will likely move control to a single entity - see http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources/Pa ... 002-09.pdf 3. I've always thought myself capable and have done bikes and kites most of my life so think this should be OK, but these modern wings are complex enough for me to conclude I need to draw on some the great expertise out there. 4. Due to the "newness" of the sport, training standards have yet to settle down. There are strong curricula forming (with this club leading some of them) and they seem to tie in pretty well to the PPL in areas of met, nav, law, radio, etc. I've concluded it's the practical stuff I need help with. 5. I'm in touch with Simon Westmore (SimonW on this forum) and am hoping that he can help me with getting the right balance between an "ab-initio" approach and a tailored training that will not only make me safe (that'll please wifey & kids) , but also mean I can get a "semi-ticket" that will give grandfather rights for when the sport does become fully regulated. (Which I'm sure it will - like most things from which people get freedom!) Just my thoughts and ramblings anyway - hope that helps. In closing I may say I'm very jealous of someone who lives in such a beautiful part of the world - I get to Lymington every year by boat - always a "must-visit" port of call. I'm hoping to get to Lambourne next week-end and I get plenty of reasons to get down south, so perhaps meet you one day. Mark (Marky) Johnson.

Simon - fantastic morning... Brilliant to see it all - still hooked. Mark.

Come on Neil.... You're my hero - if you can't get airborne I'm in a right mess!!! I bet you're analysing it all too much.... I don't know, but I bet it's a bit like sailing, or waterskiing... something just gradually goes on in the head and then click... it works... never sure why! Can you remember as a kid what you did to be able to first keep a bike upright - bet you can't, but you know how to do it.... More Bordeaux.... more feel and have fun.... I'm jealous - wish I could be there - off to China on Thursday & looking forward to some lessons with SW when I get back.... Mark.

I'd looked at this Neil and found nothing... If I worry about this too much, I'll think about the sport does for your normal life insurance or DIS benefits at work. My view is that I'll seek sporting "third party" insurance (available through most insurerance policies as an extra - normally for skiing, private flying and all that). Trouble is with dedicated focused insurance, rather than general higher risk sports, it's a good opportunity for people to make money during bad times... Be intersted to hear how you get on... Tried to call today, but couldn't find your number... Have a great time - very jealous - I've booked some time with Simon when I get back form China. Happy flying.... Mark.

Hi Norman, How long for??? I like the idea of the fun, but sadly work means my time is very limited. Do you have dates yet? Mark.

Just watched the DVD Simon - nice one - you guys did great. Mark.

Nice one Stuart - enjoyed seeing you fly - looked good up there - even if a bit cold! Mark.

Thanks Simon, Cool - really getting into this - already told wifey and kids I don't any presents this year 'cos I'm going to blow it all on Paramotoring in 2009! Hope your dinner goes well tonight - wish I could be there. Mark.

Hi Mark, I live in the Midlands and am a newbie to this - However, I get down to Poole a lot, so if you find a club can you post it in here please. Thanks, Mark.

Hi Neil - you and me both - I've spend the past few weeks buying books and reading web-sites. I live just East of Brum near M42/M6 junction - also trying to find local club - or shall we start one!?!? Mark