cas_whitmore Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Acres of low flying. Can't wait, looks fantastic si. cas . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 it's all kinds of paramotor epic mate your gonna love it! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevsked Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Can you put me on the list as a visitor please Simon. Trevor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paraknight Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Hi all, I am new to the paramotor scene, and I saw this event advertised and figured it might be a good place to talk to people about the sport and how to get started etc. Is the event open to non-fliers? Also, will there be anyone offering tandem rides or similar (officially or unofficially)? Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Yes and yes your more than welcome of course SW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Is the post code right? Listed as RG20 7JH..........but the location shown on the map is RG20 8TP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 RG20 7JH is the closest postcode. there will be signs from that postcode to the fly-in. I am not sure where you got the 8TP from??? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Ahhhh, I see what you mean When you click on the actual map... not sure why that is, but its the same road in so all good To confirm to all though RG20 7JH is the closest postcode. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Thanks Simon. I've programmed a x-country into the new app from there to Highclere Castle. I'm paranoid after getting lost over North Wales last week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paraknight Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) Is there a schedule of events available anywhere (i.e. whats happening when over the weekend)? I did have a bit of a dig around but didnt spot anything, but I may have missed a link somewhere. Mostly interested in what time things kick off / wrap up for the day on saturday. When the fireworks are likely to be. And when anything specific is happening. I am looking to drive up for the day, not camping, so just trying to gauge when best to get there etc. Also, possibly silly question. Do we have to pre-purchase tickets, or is it just "pay on the gate"? Edited July 12, 2017 by Paraknight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimed01 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Interestingly this years fly in is 120 miles down wind of Dan Bs near Dartmoor. Looking at the Notam this is the field (attached). Google Earth makes it 51,29,629 N 1,19,587 W If not this field somewhere very close. Regards. Whitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Interestingly it seems to be called the PMC Fly Inn .....hic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Anyone watching the weather? Going to be a dry but blustery one! https://www.windfinder.com/forecast/newbury_river-kennet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Cheers whitters SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre_74 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Cool sunset flights last night. ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Amazing natural light! Great to see you again dude SW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas_whitmore Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Even though the weather was pants, I had a great time in a perfect paramotoring part of the country , meeting new faces also pilots I'd meet on previous flyin's great time ,. Hope it happens again . Many thanks to those that made this one happen . cas . ?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Good to see you Cas, it was a lot of fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre_74 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 1 hour ago, admin (Simon W) said: Amazing natural light! Great to see you again dude SW My girlfriend took the shot whilst basking in the evening sun. ? Thanks for organising such a great location and a cool event @admin (Simon W). Shame about the weather, but everyone still had a great time. I got two flights in, even if one of them was at the crack of dawn! Hopefully we can go back there next year! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 I am 100% certain we will be there next year SW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas_whitmore Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I was hoping you'd say that si . Book me in again please ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paraknight Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Excellent event. Had a great time, met loads of great people and got a lot of useful information about Parmotoring, and certainly makes me want to look into this sport closer. That said, having had plenty of experience assisting with running large scale events I do have a couple of constructive suggestions. Communication Admittedly I came into this quite late in the game so I may have missed a lot, and also I guess there may have been mail-shots to the club members etc, but there was a fairly significant lack of detail about what was happening. For example: there was no notes about people offering tandem flights, who to speak to, how much it would be no detail about the planes, or how to arrange flights with them, who to speak to, how much it would be no communication about how the free bar would work Saturday night (the flyer suggested it would be all evening, but it actually turned out to only be an hour or so) no real plan on how parking would work (if a few more people had arrived it would have been a tight fit) no pre arranged time for the fireworks I understand that these events are more of a free-flowing social thing, but a little attention to things like this would make it slightly more approachable for newcomers. My suggestion would be to make an event page on this site for next year that lists whats happening, roughly when, whos running it, and how much it will cost. Site details, and signage While the postcode was provided, there was no real explanation of where the site was, or any possible limitations of access. I personally drive a very low-slung sports car (The red GTO by the fire pit) and while i was aware it was going to be in a field, if i had known it was going to be half a mile down a rutted and stoney dirt track I would probably have brought my partners car which has more clearance. Also, I would suggest putting up a few more signs, ideally bigger than A4 if you can, and several roads away to guide people in a bit better, maybe as far as the A34. I did find the place, but much of the last mile or so was driven very slowly looking out for any sign of paramotors. Due to the weather there were none, so it was tricky to gauge if i was even in the right village until i was right on top of the farm with the signs outside. These are really the only two significant issues i can think of. Obviously there's nothing you guys can do about the weather, and it was a shame not to be able to get a tandem flight, but hopefully this time next year I will be able to fly my own. We shall see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I think that the unplanned, free-flowing nature of fly-ins is a lot of the appeal. None of us thought we were going to a caravan club site, this is a bunch of pilots in a field (the word field says it all about potential access issues for sports cars), talking bollocks and drinking beer - and flying if we can. Once you're in the swing of that vibe, it would probably make more sense. I think Col did a great job with the signs, I saw them all and they were in all the right places. I understand where you are coming from, and no offence intended, but this part of what fly-ins are all about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paraknight Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) Like i said, i'm new to all this so I'm not up to speed with the tone of the forum, or the events. But these suggestions are just as an outsiders perspective. The event itself, though, was great. Edited July 16, 2017 by Paraknight 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Thanks for all suggestions which can help to better the awesomeness You are clearly coming from a 'large event' background... (this is more of a small club / friendly event) it's not aimed at attracting the public and or new people to be honest. It's an annual 'club' party for the Paramotor Club members. I think as Steve mentions above, what you attended is a very normal approach to things in our sport.... The main reason for not pre printing information about event 'content' is because 2mph in the weather can change EVERYTHING and it was not until the day that the we knew if they were coming or not. (as it the nature of aviation) Ref the bar: £1000 went in an hour, according to the very experienced bar owner, for 200 people this should have lasted closer to 4 hours!! (this is also based on previous sales at past events) so WELL DONE EVERYONE FOR THAT!!! LOLOL I think we may have broken some sort of record there!! lol Can't wait for the next one now! SW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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