michaelosborne Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hello, newbie here! I am looking at getting in to paramotoring and the nearest club to me (Tamworth, Staffs) from what I know is the East Midlands PC near Measham. Does anyone have any info or contact details for them? Many thanks in advance, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Leishman Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hi Michael, I am from Tamworth and I think we actually know each other, didn't I meet you the other week when I came over to see Dave Harper? I have booked paramotor lessons which start this month but I am travelling up to Scunthorpe. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelosborne Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 12 hours ago, Richard Leishman said: Hi Michael, I am from Tamworth and I think we actually know each other, didn't I meet you the other week when I came over to see Dave Harper? I have booked paramotor lessons which start this month but I am travelling up to Scunthorpe. Richard Hi Richard, Nope, don’t believe that was me! Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Leishman Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Ha no problem, I am training with http://paramotor-ltd.business.site/ starting on Thursday 28th, going up and staying in a hotel on the wednesday night for 4 days. Welcome to travel up with me if you can get onboard. The training is 7 days from 8am till sundown but you can split this up however you like, hince why I am doing 4 days. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Bit of a bizarre strapline there: "Paramotor School - Creating professional UK Pilots since 2012". Wonder what it means. 2 hours ago, Richard Leishman said: http://paramotor-ltd.business.site/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Leishman Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Thanks Steve but it doesn't seem bad, seems like a typical generic website filler statement to me. I checked them over fully first, seems to have a lot of reviews, uploading a video or two a week to youtube of training and have their own events. I have received a welcome pack explaining the risks, training procedures, etc. I definitely didn't want to go with someone who was offering a crash course, only takes one mistake hence why I am happy to travel a bit further field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I was just wondering where all these 'professional' pilots end up. What's the qualification/syllabus they offer - BHPA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Leishman Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Did you comment on this thread for anything in particular or to just pick faults? Did you have someone in mind that Michael should choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I was only wondering about the 'professional paramotor pilots', as in the ones they say they train in the strap. That's a reasonable question. I also asked which syllabus they run, which is again reasonable. If that's all too offensive for you then apologies. Hope you can cope with lots of pissed pilots at fly-ins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Odd that the instructors name is not even on the site? Anyone actually know who this is? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I believe his name is Quinn Brad he can be a bit fiesty lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Leishman Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) Steve, I'm not offended. I think I will need to learn what a fly-in is first Edited June 5, 2018 by Richard Leishman Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 5 minutes ago, Richard Leishman said: Steve, I'm not offended. I think I will need to learn what a fly-in is first It's an event which will forever change your outlook on life and make you fill your diary with future fly-ins for years to come. For example ... https://www.paramotorclub.org/calendar/event/11-summer-fly-in-and-party-2018/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Leishman Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I'll take a look, I think I will get my training out the way first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 You'll learn more than you think just by hanging around with other pilots. Machines, wings, experience and beer, all waiting to be soaked up by old and new pilots. You might even get to meet Lee jackson ... Here's a write-up of last year's Summer Fly-in: https://www.paramotorclub.org/blogs/entry/14-pmc-summer-fly-in-2017/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 There is little information on his website. I would have thought the most important questions are: 1. Does he follow a recognised training syllabus such as BHPA or equivalent? (That will lead to you being able to achieve a recognised "pilot" qualification and hence you can get insurance). 2. Where did he gain his CFI status? (some have been known to award themselves this qualification!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jackson Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 20 hours ago, Steve said: You might even get to meet Lee jackson ... You do realise he isn't even a real person? The clue is in the fact that his name is an anagram of 'clean jokes'! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Ha. That couldn't be you then. And what have you done with your twin brother Reaction Jackson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jackson Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 12 minutes ago, Steve said: Ha. That couldn't be you then. And what have you done with your twin brother Reaction Jackson? <discretely changes the subject> Hey Steve Thomas did you know an anagram of your name is 'see vast moth'! Really sorry for crashing your post Michael (please blame Steve). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Found a new anagram generating website, have we Mr Jokes? Really sorry for crashing your post Michael (please blame Lee). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Leishman Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 (edited) Hi Guys, Sorry to bump an old thread but just thought I would give a little update on my progression. I started training with Brad Quinn at the end of July and I can not fault the guy at all. Split up due to weather, in total I had around 5 days of lessons on the field and 2 days in the classroom; through summer, a typical day being 6am-10am, siesta, 7pm-11pm. Training was at each individuals pace and my training felt almost one to one. I was taught to Brad's own syllabus which everything was focussed around safety first which he also tests you on multiple times. I bought my maverick and spyder through Brad which also saved me over a grand. Thanks, Richard Edited December 3, 2018 by Richard Leishman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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