paraflyer17

As per a couple of other threads I've started, I'm hoping to start paramotor training soon. I dont have a training school particularly close (all are an hour away) but thinking ahead to being qualified I wondered if there were any clubs or groups operating in the Nottingham/Derby/Mansfield area? I've seen the odd paramotor knocking around both Hucknall and Ilkeston, but no idea where they launched from. Thanks

Wow. Thats quite a can of worms I opened Really useful information in there though, so many thanks to all who contributed. Just trying to work out how best to proceed in it order to fit training around work, kids, wife, etc etc.

Thanks all. I think I've guaged what I need to know. I've also got a PM from Simon and will have a chat with him soon. I'm based in Nottingham and intensive would work better for me logistically, but if I have to travel further afield then so be it. I'd probably have to do some hotel anyway even in Scunthorpe, so it doesn't really matter where I stay over I guess. I'll also look into the courses abroad, mainly due to the great british weather. I'm between jobs at the moment, and this would have been an opportune time but on reflection it probably needs a wee bit more advance planning so will most likely have to wait until later in the year. Thanks again.

Hi. I am hoping to learn paramotoring. An intensive route would be best due to work and family commitments. One option near me is Brad Quinn up at Scunthorpe. Seems to get good reviews. My only hesitation is he doesn't follow the BHPA syllabus and as far as I can work out I wouldn't get a 'recognised' qualification. Assuming the training itself is good, which it appears to be, what is the downside with the lack of BHPA accreditation? Insurance? Being able to fly with others at other clubs? Problems if the sport becomes more regulated in future? Could do with some advice. Thanks in advance.