Rob in Beds Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Hi. I am a newbie to this sport but not uninformed. I did a BHPA paragliding course in April 2019 and subsequently decided that paramotoring was the way to go, for me at least. I live quite close to Dunstable Downs and it's a great place to practice ground handling with 'clean' and consistent wind, and the ground is not waterlogged as in many other places - I see people there ground handling a lot when I'm walking my dog. I recently bought a training wing on eBay and would really like to meet up with others who might like to train on Dunstable Downs occasionally. It seems to me that paramotoring can be quite an individualistic sport but I am keen to be part of a community of people who share the same passion and who want to support each other in their goal of learning to fly these weird but wonderful contraptions Is anyone interested in spending time at Dunstable Downs, either weekdays or weekends? Thanks Rob Edited December 26, 2019 by Rob in Beds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyy Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Hi Rob, the Dunstable downs club also have an airfield they have gained permission for the paramotor members to fly from. I believe it’s holmbeck farm. I have spoken to a couple that fly from there who seem very friendly. It might be worth contacting the club for more info and hopefully find the guys to chat too. i am in Buckingham, I have a couple of sites over this way you are welcome to join me at once you are up flying but they aren’t particularly beginner friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Hi I live in srewartby in Bedfordshire I have various sites around beds and Herts to fly. Also used Holbeck farm which is only £5 a day to use facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob in Beds Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Thanks andyy and Matty. Great news to hear that Holmbeck Farm allows paramotors. Looking forward to going along when I learn to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrico Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Hi !! So happy I found this post! I just finished my ppg course and was looking for a place to fly from. I live 10 mins away from the airfield, such a blessing. If anyone wants to catch up and go flying, am happy to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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