Paul.Farmer Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) Hi All, Well, after trying to find some decent and active forums for a while I managed to stumble across this one and it looks perfect! I've been suckered into watching hours of youtube videos on Paramotoring in general and really looking forward to getting involved and giving it a try. I'm very keen to get recommendations for training courses to give it a go before I make some expensive purchases. I'm 28 and currently live in Teignmouth in Devon (near Exeter). I'm looking for recommendations for training schools / individuals that are near me. There is a lot of information online and some very clear choices in the USA but I don't see too much in relation to the UK. Obviously I've visited Simon Westmore's website and that looks like a good course but is a couple of hours away (not that I'm averse to that!) All comments and suggestions are welcome! Otherwise, hello to everyone, hope you're well! Cheers Paul Edited May 7, 2017 by Paul.Farmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi k Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Hi Paul, IIRC its Dan Burton in your area or was, but i'm sure Si will be along shortly and then get the relevant info to all concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Farmer Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 3 hours ago, kiwi k said: Hi Paul, IIRC its Dan Burton in your area or was, but i'm sure Si will be along shortly and then get the relevant info to all concerned Hi Kiwi, Thanks a million for the post. Looking forward to hearing more from Si! Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Hi Paul and welcome to the Paramotor Club Dan is deffo close to you but I am fairly sure he does not instruct people. You are of course more than welcome to visit our place for your training. We have a hotel on site for if you wanted to get a couple of days in a row. Please do give me a call (or PM your number to me) and we can chat in more detail. Again, welcome! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Farmer Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 3 hours ago, admin (Simon W) said: Hi Paul and welcome to the Paramotor Club Dan is deffo close to you but I am fairly sure he does not instruct people. You are of course more than welcome to visit our place for your training. We have a hotel on site for if you wanted to get a couple of days in a row. Please do give me a call (or PM your number to me) and we can chat in more detail. Again, welcome! SW Hi Simon, Thanks for getting back to me, really appreciate it! To be honest having looked on the web I have seen lots of people recommend you I'm sure you'll be the man I come to for training. Unfortunately I have a wedding to plan and that's taking priority but would be good to come over to you in the summer. I'm assuming on your course you can split the days over a period of time if required or do them in a solid block week? Also, what's the name of the hotel on site, it would be good to know so I can budget costs to stay etc. Cheers! Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Weddings.... planning.... O nooooooooooo!!!!! lol flying is way more fun! We are full time, so you only need to give us a quick call the evening before you want to do some training (once booked in) If the weather allows, you can do it all at once (but this is unlikely to happen realistically) the hotel is The Holiday inn at Membury Services (you can throw a stone from the room to the training field!!! Good luck with the planning and hopefully we will talk to you later in the year! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Farmer Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 On 2017-5-8 at 21:43, admin (Simon W) said: Weddings.... planning.... O nooooooooooo!!!!! lol flying is way more fun! We are full time, so you only need to give us a quick call the evening before you want to do some training (once booked in) If the weather allows, you can do it all at once (but this is unlikely to happen realistically) the hotel is The Holiday inn at Membury Services (you can throw a stone from the room to the training field!!! Good luck with the planning and hopefully we will talk to you later in the year! SW Well, she's given me permission to go ahead Just need to sort some stuff out and I'll be in touch. Simon, in terms of the course what stuff do you provide and what would I need to bring? Cheers! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Top chick obviously! bring a pair of boots and a sense of humour. I look farward to your call. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 43 minutes ago, Paul.Farmer said: Well, she's given me permission to go ahead Paul Start training before the wedding date and not after the knot is tied. Lot harder mate when you're married Good luck Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi k Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 30 minutes ago, admin (Simon W) said: bring a pair of boots and a sense of humour. I look farward to your call. SW i got a lovely pair of Karrimors but ferked if i can find me Humour, so i'll have to wait a little longer before i trek 4.5 hrs just for a visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave M Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Hi Paul, If it helps I just booked up my training with Simon, hoping to start in the next couple of weeks....will be travelling up from Glastonbury... Cheers, Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Farmer Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 On 2017-5-21 at 23:03, Dave M said: Hi Paul, If it helps I just booked up my training with Simon, hoping to start in the next couple of weeks....will be travelling up from Glastonbury... Cheers, Dave Hi Dave, will be keen to hear how you get on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_r Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 @ Dave M: I live close to Glastonbury, in fact I flew over there a few weeks ago with a mate. Once you're trained up & flying then give me a shout & we'll get some flying in! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave M Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 1 hour ago, phil_r said: @ Dave M: I live close to Glastonbury, in fact I flew over there a few weeks ago with a mate. Once you're trained up & flying then give me a shout & we'll get some flying in! @phil_r great news!......Simon mentioned there are a few pilots around here.... Sure, once I get trained and some confidence as well! lol.......look forward to contacting you in the future for some flying! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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