Wanstronian Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Hi folks, I'm lined up for Paramotor training this Summer. However I'm also moving house (I hope) so I can't really afford to run out and spend thousands on kit immediately afterwards. So it looks like there may be a gap between training and buying kit/regular flying. Would I need to take refresher lessons or would I be okay to do a few motor-free glides and ground-handling etc after the break to refresh my skills, then fire up the motor and go for it? Alternatively, do places rent kit so I could keep gaining experience while I wait for my finances to settle? I live in Somerset, for what that's worth! Thanks W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Hi, Ground handling during the gaps will keep your hand in but... Long gaps shorty after starting to fly can be detrimental to your confidence levels. If your a nice bloke, I am sure you will be able to beg / borrow a set of kit occasionally from someone local until you can afford to buy yourself. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pugh Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hi Simon, as the local training site/school, do you rent for the day for suitably qualified pilots to remain "current" between learning and buying kit? I'm not asking about a days lesson, I mean just turning up, signing a form for accidents/repairs, and then being able to do a few circuits of the field just to try and remain current and in practise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Yep if you learned with us kind of, buzz me tomorrow SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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