norman Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Yes please Dave, that would be really useful. He will get a school one of course at Pune but one of his own would go down well. The suit was top by the way, he said it was weird how it fitted perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Yes please Dave, that would be really useful. He will get a school one of course at Pune but one of his own would go down well.The suit was top by the way, he said it was weird how it fitted perfectly. Thats good, if he has not already, tell him not to throw away the peice of paper that is in the leg pocket, the picture on it is of our lady of loretta, the patron saint of aviators, I like to think it kept me safe in my early flights so hopefully will do the same for him, will check I still have your address norm Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 It seems I have mislaid it somehow, could you PM me your address Norm, thanks mate. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 UPDATE A busy afternoon. After a pow-wow with the guys at Wings & Flights we have hacked out a plan for Karan's training. I have talked to Paul about it and we have agreed the structure. It is more comprehensive that he had originally bargained for but he's risen to the challenge. This has of course raised the costs a bit but what we have collectively found has covered those costs. Paul has very kindly stepped in as a joint sponsor and contributed to enable us to keep the ball rolling. I am sure we all feel the responsibility for ensuring that our man in Nepal gets trained as well as we can manage at this range. Wings & Flights seem to me to be a very good school with excellent standards. The experience of their trainers makes a very good statement and all the right noises are coming from them. I will trot across to see them in Pune before too long. This is how he will proceed; He is to do three courses across 12 days. 1 P-1 course (Beginners course) for three days 2 Special Ground Handling course, for four days 3 Pre Paramotoring course with dummy paramotor -two sessions 4 Basic Paramotoring course ( PPG-1 level) - Minimum four sessions One session consists of two hours per day This is a heavy workload but according to Krish (trainer and W&F co-ordinator) Kiran is a fast learner and very determined. In addition Kiran (he uses slightly different spelling occasionally) has been enrolled in Paragliding federation of India and has a log book. Have a peep at his blog to see his impressions. There is a message for you from Kiran. You are doing a really good thing here guys, frankly it would never have started without your help! Recognise this picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcs Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Looking good, I shall try to donate something soon. Norman, if you go to Pune ask your driver to take you to ABC farms, its a great big farm in the middle of nowhere with lots of restaurants, really chilled out and great food! Cheers Malc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Malcs, I'll do that! Is great for Yoga as well I gather. Full of Germans heaving about trying to look like acrobatic statues... Well you have to let the imagination go sometimes don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Just a thought guys, if you can spare a second or two a couple of messages of support in the comments box of Karan's blogwould cheer him on, you know what it's like at the beginning of ground handling. Just click at the top of the post where it mentions 'comments' and type away. It has been pretty hot in Pune today and it will be hot again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) UPDATE: Blog updated for the 16th. Karan has been solo from the winch.... Edited June 17, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) UPDATE: Karan has now flown solo and you can read about it here. One day ground handling to four winch launches the next day! And all in 39ºc. The last graphic in the series says it all for me. Edited June 17, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Painted with his own hands - now that's dedication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 How cool is that! Norman, the next time your up (or Patrick) I will bung you a couple of PMC t-shirts to send over. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Thanks Simon, three would be good for them all, Krish, Dinish, Joy and Eric. Who knows..... Edited June 17, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Will Co. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 UPDATE: Karan has had his weekend off and is back ground handling today. We are still waiting for funds to arrive in India but that should occur today. Paramotor training comes next. Karan's Blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 UPDATE: Funds arrived, back to training. Mountain Hawk ASC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 UPDATE: Updates, a few words from the Wings & Flights CFI and an update from Karan. Mountain Hawk ASC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Dummy paramotors - sounds like they have more equipment than the schools over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I have a dummy paramotor here. I have had for 2 years. Feel free to pop down any time you want to borrow it for a run around If you want to practice it's better to use the motor you will end up flying (remove the prop if just ground handling. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 UPDATE: Updates, a few words from the Wings & Flights CFI and an update from Karan. He has flown solo with a motor once and had a tumble during the second. He has run out of time now but will return to Pune in October to finish his PM-1 post solo consolidation. Updates will now slow down and will revolve around our efforts to get some kit together for him. Mountain Hawk ASC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Mcculloch Glasgow Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Cheers to you all for this great initiative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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