James Troup Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Hi all, So newbie here... this Paramotor thing has been on my mind quite a lot recently. I blame all those awesome YouTube videos! It seems I'm getting closer to taking the plunge on some training. In the mean time, I've been thinking about the kit that's involved, suitable wings to train on, how much power do I need etc. But what about the other bits n pieces? What items do you feel are essential to this sport? Obviously a Helmet. What gloves do you have or can recommend? Fuel cans? Things like that. It'd be interest to hear your ramblings too on what you could not do without. Cheers, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Hi Jim, I would recommend that you do your training on School equipment and not to buy your own until you have had a flight or two. Aside from your list, you can add the RunwayHD app which is a fully NATS approved Navigation, NOTAM, route planning app. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Accessories..... Waterbed, walking stick, seat (or wheelchair), first aid kit, flask, and I think commode was mentioned previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Troup Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 I did look into RunwayHD but it looks unnecessarily expensive. Unless I'm missing something?! I've just ordered the Powered Paragliding Bible so I'll let you know which page Commodes are referenced! Cheers, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 The cost comes from the air charts updated daily. (By NATS) Each paper chart, costs around £25 (of which there are 6 to cover the UK) The paper charts are out of date the day you buy them. The free / cheep apps that pretend to offer the same, use open source data (the same as we had on this site until I noticed quite a few things wrong and removed it for liability reasons) and should not be relied upon for aviation navigation by any serious pilot. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 £75 to £100 a year to stay out of trouble? A no brainer if you are doing any long flying or out of your 'known' area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre_74 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I think I pay £40 a year for my RunwayHD subscription using the PARAMOTORCLUB discount code and it is totally worth it. Not only does it show you airspace, NOTAMS and other POIs, but the planning and navigation/waypoint function is priceless. Oh, and it logs all your flights in 3D GPS so you can view them on Google Earth. My only criticism is it’s only available on iOS. I have put an anti-glare filter on my iPhone 5S and it is daylight readable, but it would be amazing if you could get this app on a GPS-enabled Kobo eReader. In summary, I have tried most of the in-Flight apps out there and RunwayHD just does everything you need it to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Android version came out early 2017 I think dude https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.airboxaero.runwayhd&hl=en_GB Same discount code will work SW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Smoke system! At least I want one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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