Roja Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Hi all, I am looking to learn to fly, currently have zero experience other than taster days in fixed wing things. Paramotoring really appeals but I don’t seem to be able to find any training here in Devon (Cornwall and Dorset are 1:30h away.) Does anyone know of an instructor based in Devon? Much appreciated in advance, Roja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Hi Roja, and welcome to the Paramotor Club. I am 99% sure that there is no longer an active Paramotor instructor in Devon or Cornwall. We are currently teaching a couple of people from Devon and I know some that have been to a school in Wales. Don't let something like that put you off though as Devon and Cornwall has some amazing flying places and it will be well worth the effort. Again, welcome! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Farmer Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Hey mate, where in South Devon are you? I know there are a few paramotor flyers around the area. I'm planning to learn either this year or next year as I get married really soon and need to wait until the bank is happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roja Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 Hi Simon, seems I may well be visiting you over in Swindon then! Could you share a price for the course? Hi Paul. I am based in Totnes and am toying with the idea of learning this year. The idea of being able to fly over the moors and down the coast feel very exciting, especially without having the bill for a PPL and £120 per hour rental etc... I still need to read up on how possible it is to launch from here and there, what permissions are needed and allowed flight paths but hopefully none of that procludes me from taking it up as a hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Hi Roja, www.paramotortraining.com is my website. The course costs £1080 all in. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Roja How far is Davidstow airfield from you - always open, grass or tarmac. £40 for the year - no problems. Tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roja Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Asquaddie, i am reasonably close to Davidstow (hour and a half?) but couldn't find any details about them offering paramotor instruction? Do you know of an instructor who operates from there? thanks in advance, roja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Roja There is only three active pilots at the moment and non are instructor level I'm afraid, but an excellant place to do ground handling, because it is an disused airfield and the sea is only 6 minutes away - so most days you get the laminate breeze coming through. Tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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