bathboy Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 From Colin (GST).They have literally (0738L) just got airborne and the cruelist trick available has been played by the Gods. Simon has remained on the ground with a technical problem. Only Whitters and Dan have made it into the air for the last 14 miles. They can see John O'Groats from their position but are still flying into a 15-20mph headwind. What a finale, what a wicked trick but as Colin said, "If one man makes it across the line, we have won!" I find myself agreeing with him and keeping my fingers crossed that my private provisos to his statement are all met. I brim with admiration for their courage and fortitude - every man Jack of them. Second update hand via Chris who spoke to Pete Baldwin at Wick...with about 10 miles to go. Only Richard Whitmarsh (Parajet) and Dan Burton (Fresh Breeze Simonini) can still fly as all the other Parajets have engine problems. Petes warms up all ok, but looses power just after take off. Everyone is impressed with the Revolutions. Pete has had problems with his all the way. Apparently the only problem that Dan has had since Lands End is a broken pull start....so they are prop starting it to get around it. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Well done guys, 15 days was far more than anyone could have predicted but you did it. Have been holding my breath for days like everyone watching the events stack up against you, I bet the DVD will be superb. Now it's party time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard1910 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 AWESOME!!! Congratulations from the Yorkshire crew!!!!!! You made it look so easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard1910 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Can anyone give an up to date account of who made it to the end and who didn't with a reason where they stopped/withdrew and why, a bit like they do in Formula1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 ++++++++ UPDATE ++++++++ As reported Whitters and Dan landed a few miles short of JOG, the crew dusted them down, gassed them up and threw them back into the sky. They then landed AT JOG to a welcome and applause from an impromptu crowd. No question, they MADE IT right onto the target! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulE Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Congratulations to the whole crew ground and air - it was an amazing feat in any event let alone the conditions you had to do it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) There have been some aspects that have made me bite my lip from time to time Paul, but for sheer drive and determination, their achievement is as impressive as anything I have seen for a long time. You don't get to 'Beard the Skygods' as consistently as they have done without a large dollop of skill helping you out. But let's not forget the spirits of good fortune - they have been very,very busy. Edited August 13, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogLordNo.7 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 SUPERB EFFORT. Solid congratulations to all. I suspect it was a lot more testing, both physically and mentally, than what was imagined before it all started. A well deserved rest needed by all I think. Good on you all. Ernie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Congratulations Simon for getting the job done. Congratulations Whitters and Dan for being the ones who landed on the JOG. Congratulations Pete for sticking at it to the end. Congratulations Colin and Togsie and Tony and Biker Dave and Mike too, you are the guys who kept them flying. Congratulations Dave and Lynwen your job really statrs now though! Congratulationjs Simon P for getting so many fast miles in and your sponsorship and logistical support, ace pilot. There were many moments in the last forttnight that will stay with us for ever Paramotoring from Lands End to John o Groats ? How 'bout it?.... nah its been done, summer of 2008, Si Westmore and his posse in the monsoon season! old hat now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 And nice to see a strong showing at the end from the Southwest Lemmings. Wont take anything from the rest with that light hearted statement. It was a gigantic undertaking made almost impossible by the weather. Dont forget Mark on ground crew and like to mention Giles aswell who played a big part surely. Well done all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Wait until you see the DVD. I have been chatting with Lynwen and Dave (DOP and Camera Man) throughout this epic. They are both very experienced professionals having made films based around adventure sports from Belize through the frozen wastes. The both tell me that, "they have shot some 50 hours of film for a final production of around an hours DVD and they have never had so much really exciting material." This DVD is going to be quite something - a lot of the detail may well have to wait for the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 A massive congratulations to all involved in this epic journey, like many I have been watching the updates and willing the guys on from start to finish, top job lads, outstanding, just outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 WELL DONE FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED! Great achievment, and a landmark event for the sport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 One from Mark that he thought you might like the look of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Any one coming next year????? Pete b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Only if you let me bring my armchair Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Ahhh So your Elephant in the room LOLOLOL SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 A few pics here, more to come... http://gees.zenfolio.com/p1036606758/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimed01 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Dear friends. Thank you for all your kind thoughts and comments. I'm viewing this forum in my lovely warm bed on my Ipaq PDF for the first time after 15 days of hard flying in conditions that never increased over 1000mb the whole trip. If it wasn't low cloud and rain it was strong winds. Although I am proud to say that 2 Lemmings crossed the finish line out of 7 pilots I would like to say that it would not have been possible without the help of all the team of ground support crew and pilots who all sacrificed time effort and their own flying to allow Dan and I to cross the line. The team is a mix from all the forums / groups which came together to make this thing happen. Thank you all and will definitely be seeing you all again soon. It would be nice if this very British achievement could go some way to bringing groups together and communicate in a more possitive way for the common good of all. When I have pulled all my notes together I will bore you with the story. As for equipment; I flew the same machine on the same prop the whole way (approaching 900 gps miles approx 40 to 50 hours) without problems. The wing flew me through the worst conditions I have ever (will ever) fly in and kept me alive despite my own poor descisions. Very impressed with the wing indeed. Thanks to Giles (Parajet, Macro) and MCJ (Paramania, Revolution.) Will write more another time, the good and the bad. You must see the DVD; You have to see the whole story to believe it. Roller coaster ride of ups and downs. Love to you all. Be safe. Whitters X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 For those who are interested.... I got my motor back home yesterday and started the fault finding process. (why did it stop after 850 miles???) The filter in the petrol tank and the little gauze in the carb was semi blocked by a light brown stodge. The motor is now running well again. The Macro I was flying is over 12-months old and close to 100 hours of air time, this is the first time it has ever spluttered. (sods Law) SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Only if you let me bring my armchair Pete Dave if you use the flat top you can bring your sofa and two passengers. hope to see you soon. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcs Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Any one coming next year?????Pete b Yeah I'll do it, how about tip to tip of Lundy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Thought I might look at a 'Hip to Hip 2009' Carlisle to Newcastle down Hadrian's Wall. The Spring might be favorite just to make sure we got the gales to make it like the 'real thing.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbirdyxx Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Excellent Idea BUT I reckon at the moment PARAJET motors would struggle to do a Tip to Tip of the Isle of Wight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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