Simon Frost Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Hey All, I'm Simon, late 20s IT guy from the West Berks area. Being into Motorcycles, I was recently chatting with someone who described Paramotors as "the freedom feeling of bikes, but in 3D". I have always wanted to fly, but other than a couple of lessons I rotary wing - I have never had the free capital to take to the sky that way. So I thought it was about time to get a taste for it Apart from a lot of googling, I am otherwise completely clueless - so looking for someone to show me the ropes. I understand that Simon at Membury is the probably the best option for where I am located, My question really, however, is - I feel like I am on the heavier end of the scale for this kind of thing at 115kg in my birthday suit. I hasten to add, I am not a (complete ..) blob - just a stocky chap with muscular legs and arms and a beer gut in the middle Curious how much that is going to get in the way of training, wing, motor selection etc ? Thanks in advance, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyy Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Hi Simon, I am currently training with Simon at Membury and loving it. I was in quite a similar situation to yourself, i was 120kg but have gotten down to 112kg and have no issues with the kit i did find a lot of instructors that would not take me on due to my weight but this is as they did not have the correct size wings. I know that Simon does as i have been using them, and as far as engine size the moster 185 seems to cover most people from what i have gleamed from my training but these are things to talk to the trainers about. Best thing is to give him a call and have a chat. Good luck it is the best thing i have ever done! and met some really nice people along the way. Hopefully see you soon. Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Hi Simon and welcome to the forum. I've been riding motorbikes for more than 30 years. If you compare how a bike makes you feel to driving a car, this is how you feel flying a paramotor compared to flying a conventional light aircraft. This is waaay better IMHO. If you feel that any aspect of your physical ability may make things difficult, you can now consider using a trike in the UK..........I use one and am happy to let the wheels take the strain after a burst disc in my back (but not everyone agrees or wants to fly that way). Americans now have a quad, the Blackhawk Low Boy, but I'm not aware of any European 4 wheelers. Anyone know different? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Job Simon I'm knocking 120 and yeah I'm a blob but have no probs getting into the air I would give Simon Westmore a call you won't go far wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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