Old Age Newbie!

[GaryPH]

Hi Guys!

Im 52, and living in Old Portsmouth.

Ive done the BHPA Paragliding course (Eliminatory Pilot), with Green Dragons.

now bought a Paramotor and wing and going to be learning with Simon W.

be nice to start networking with Pilots in and around Hampshire!

anyone local?
.ga. 

Edited September 13, 2024 by GaryPH

[alan_k]

Welcome Gary. Didn't start flying fully until I was 54.

I am now 71 and still loving it.

[GaryPH]

Oh wow! Nice one Alan. that one sentence is without doubt inspiring to not give up or listen to the main stream population!

I have booked training with Simon for two weeks time! So all going well, I’ll be getting a good couple of flights in this year.

next year, I want to fly from somewhere in Hampshire and try the Isle of Wight. Although many have said it’s going to be a bit bum twitchy, as flying hr Solent so may wait a couple of years first. 

Where are you based? 
 

.ga. 

[Blackburn Mark]

2 hours ago, GaryPH said:

Although many have said it’s going to be a bit bum twitchy

With the bikes I'm guessing you have an affinity for exhilaration... "Twitchy" is part and parcel just don't be the dude who hides the fear from the guys (if you are flying with others) If your are overdosing on adrenaline, land, smoke, chill and let the guys take the piss... Flying with others is the fastest way to gain confidence and you will get looked after.

Crossing water... I have thousands of hours and I am still wide-eyed whenever I do it  

[alan_k]

I alternate my time between West Midlands and South Wales.

[GaryPH]

Oh right, looking at SW posts, looks like there are social gathering frequently. 
Be nice to meet more Paramotorists.. 

I’m a lone wolf.  

There is a guy who lives up the road, Zeb, who is great at giving me the answers to my questions. And gave me a bit of G/Handling training. 
 

I have friends in Cov. (Tile Hill) so there a couple of times a year.