admin (Simon W) Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Firstly, I would like to say thank you to Francis who is the person that has made this exciting news possible. As you mat have heard, the UK CAA have now agreed to issue an exemption to anyone who can provide a GP's letter stating clearly that you should not continue with foot launched paramotoring for whatever the reason is. Bad Back, Disability and so on... The process is a simple one and only requires that you send: Doctors letter, a description of the modification, and a statement to say that it still meets the SPHG definition (sub 70kg). The trike must be one with a detachable Paramotor. Below is a copy of the Draft exemption policy. Draft exemption policy for SPHG.pdf I will be talking to the PMC insurers tomorrow about this but am certain that they will be able to cover people who have the exemption in place. We are offering conversions NOW for people who have this exemption in place. If you would like help to submit your request, please give me a bell and I will do my best to help. SW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duskdawn Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Simon let us know how you get on with the insurance people. GaryH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 I can confirm that those with an exemption will be covered by the existing PMC insurance! SW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Good work Si! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham J Howard Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 A great many thanks to Francis for getting the CAA exemption for us old crocks. I've been suffering kidney failure for the past 5 years and have been unable to fly at all as I've lost the ability to run or even carry the weight of my machine. You've no idea how grateful I am for this, it's a life changer for me. Thank you so much, makes me sorry for kicking you in the goolies at the Nationals on a spirited tandem takeoff run ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnTheSwede Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Great news Simon and great work Francis. I didn't know this when I called you the other day Simon. An interesting question is where this leave us with a NPPL(M) who can fly trike/quad legally but don't want to register the wing. It would be good not having to register the wing and use the PMC insurance but reporting a medical issue to CAA may incur some further questions and with the new medic self declarations rules they may request a full medic from an AME for the NPPL(M)/LAPL/EASA. Any thoughts on this? I have a knee that seem to have given up so that is why I want to go into a trike. Just to ask those odd questions that no one else may have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Would anyone who is a PMC member and has applied for the exemption please send me a PM to let me know. Also the date which you sent the application. Many thanks. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Case Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Hello, first post here on this forum. A question; Can someone eligible for this exemption begin training in a paramotored trike ? I have 100+ hrs hangliding experience 15 years ago and a first stage Paragliding course that has now lapsed as l couldn't follow it up quickly enough. I'm a wheelchair user and would be absolutely 'over the moon' if this was possible... Thanks Edited November 3, 2017 by Brian Case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Everyone is now eligible for it now It is no longer a medical exemption but available to all. So in a nutshell, YES SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Case Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thanks. Great news. So in reference to getting over the moon.. What wing works best in a vacuum and what size fuel tank will l need to get to the moon ? (l guess l can just glide back down?) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Does anybody know about the disabled facilities at this event?,Also what's the situation on flying a disabled person in a two seater buggy/trike can I fly my brother? double amputee both legs.HELP Please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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