Guest Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) A Challenge! I would be more than happy, and I mean more than happy...... to attempt to fly my motor from the tip of the north to the tip of the south of this great country... Via.... and this is the good bit............... All of the affiliate clubs that we can muster! This is 100% something that I would LOVE to do! I will need petrol! For that I will need a route and a landing place...... Set up a club and I will land there. WOW, I am all buzzy!!! I am going to do this....... NO!!!! did I say that out loud!?!?!?!? You can help me to make it happen by starting an affiliate club and giving me somewhere to land for juice! Yipppppeeee late summer 2008 I recon SW Edited December 10, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm very interesting. Now you got me thinking how many could do this all together???????????? Pete b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Could be interesting.... Raise money for each of the local clubs respective Air Ambulance! I do think that people should consider if this IS something that you want to do or not, but welcome anyone who wants to give it a go. Pete B, I assume you would like to run the Gloucester Club ? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) John O'Groats Pictures presented in geographical order, not route direction - that should really be Lands End to John O'Groats due probable airstream flow. Hmmm, about forty hours flying with no headwinds. Perhaps ten days with an allowance of the better part of two weeks to take care of weather. Maybe the right weather window would allow just the ten days. Support team required would be a van and a couple of men/women to handle the logistics. Continual support should be possible with a decent spares pack up. Just one guy or several? All using the same motors? For logistical reasons of course. Imagine what it would look like if along the route other joined for 'their' sector? Ten, twenty paramotors in formation behind the team. Fantastic! Publicity? Charitable aspect? We don't have to look far for a motivating cause, there must be one close by... surely. There is a lot of work in this, a lot more than meets the eye but wouldn't it be fabulous if it raised cash for a good cause? It would/should unite paramotor people and put the sport in the news. No mean task, no mean achievement! It might even qualify those who took part for a Paramotor Club Diamond Distance Award! Lands End We can ask the pub to arrange for us to land near the arrow - if they want the business, they help! Quite a piss up methinks! Edited November 28, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Norman, I think you are just the man to keep a grip of the route and make sure we are not flying in nasty airspace. The route you have drawn can not be an actual route is it? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) No, just a handy map from the internet. I have penned out a better one above which would be more like it I think (with the odd deviation for airspace). There is some amazing terrain en-route. The Lake District for instance. Hmmm, quite a trip. The Lake District Edited November 23, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Well, The Lambourn to Dartmoor bit is all planned out already I need to un-install and re-install my Mem Map.... Also, I recon 130-miles a day should cover it! 800 / 900 miles depending on exact route (7 days if 900 miles total) I say this becasue I have flown this distance before and I know that 130 miles a day for 7 days will be hardcore! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Sure, weather will probably generate the rest breaks. How many in the team do you reckon then Simon? Four has a nice ring to it and makes a nice box formation. Red, White and Blue smoke cannisters for the final mile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbg Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 If four, go for the standard RAF 4. If NASA data works for paramotors then the ones behind will be saving fuel (as long as they are close enough). It'll probably be easier to keep in line than a four as well. Flying > way .........X ............X .........X ......X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) Martin, Yep' agreed. 'Box' is formation parlance for a diamond configuration. The 'box man' at the rear feels a little benefit and can often back off a little on the power in a tight config. Swans, geese and other migrating birds use it to save energy but I doubt we would be close enough to reap that aerodynamic benefit but I am prepared to be corrected. Edited November 23, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbg Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Oh, when you said box I thought you meant ...X......X ...X......X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I think the finish line formation is a little on the premeture side do you We are going to require LOADS of stops.... about every 2 hours this means 4-5 take offs and landings each day. Anyone know anyone up North to get a Club going up there somewhere? And Scotland for that matter? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) Martin, At a greater spacing your (first) diagram shows 'battle' or 'echelon stbd' with one in 'echelon port'. Edited November 23, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbg Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Now who was it who had the air to air rockets from a RC aircraft? Dan or Slim I can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Wasn't that (allegedly) 'Dan the Rocket Man'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 ...At a greater spacing your (first) diagram shows 'battle' or 'echelon stbd' with one in 'echelon port'... AKA 'finger four'. Look down at the finger nails on your right hand to see why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Thanks Ian, very nineteen twenties and Hendon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) Post removed so as not to distract from the Le2JoG project. More info will be posted when details finalised Edited December 12, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 In the interest of keeping this thread usefull and readable, please start another one in the Events section for this Ian. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) All, I would like to invite, in full public view......in no particular order..........the following people to fly the tip 2 tip 2008 flight with me. Simon Payne & Pete Boldwin. Will you please come with me on this mad flight? As you can see from the above, (assuming that both invited people are good to go) There remains 1 more place on this life changing expereance for the full flight! ( ALL ARE WELCOME TO FLY A LEG OR 10 OF COURSE!!!! ) Dont know where the last place will go yet! Other required help will be, Ground Crew, 1 x 4x4 with tools, petrol, first aid, spare motor, Radio, Mobile Phone, Money, Spare GPS, Batterys, Emergency Kit, 1 x van with tools, petrol, first aid, spare motor, Radio, Mobile Phone, Spare Wings, Food, Water, Tents, Money, Spare GPS, Batterys, Emergency Kit. 1 X Motorcycle With basic tools, First Aid, Radio, Mobile Phone, Money, Spare GPS, Batterys, (medical Qualification, I can arange a FREE course for this person.) 1 X 'Fixer' in car With Tools, petrol, first aid, spare motor, Radio, Mobile Phone, Money, Spare GPS, Batterys, Emergency Kit. (Job is to sort out any local issues BEFORE landings.) The Fixer has the most important job in an event like this! It is YOU that will make sure that there are no last min problems, farmers, landouts, any unexpected events. You drive like the wind (ahead) of all of the crew!. Route Planner Passenger in Car with Fixer, It is your job to make sure via, radio, phone, e.t.c that we all (the pilots, including clubs joining a leg or 10) stay pointing in the correct direction, It is also your job to keep a ground eye view of the weather and any other possible hazzards, you must carry, Spare Radio, Spare phone, Spare Batterys for Pilots radios, maps compasess, Vario, and Altimeters. (also a very important job!) Site Admin This is also a key part of this mad idea working! This person will need to the route planner and ensure that we have the permission / accom (be that tents or B&B's for ALL involved including ground crew and local clubs) Safety Officer in own car follows pilots With Tools, Local Emergency Services numbers, Emergency Pack, Spare Emergency pack, Food, Water, The Safety officer should ensure, All above have first aid kit and working comms & Emergency pack before first take off, at half way point and prior to final landing. Air Crew. I hope...... Video / photographer Someone who can fly, film, and take pics!, we need someone to act as a filmer. You will also be a part of the advance party (the fixer) but in your own transport with your own kit. We need someone who can not only read a map for this job but, take off and get the footage for this event. 10 min you tube videos, loads of pictires.....and so on (this person can fly as much or as little as he or she wants, the footage though is very important for maximum effect.) so is NOT expected to fly the entire route but expected to be in the air at least once every two hours (which will be hard!) Pilots again I hope...... Simon Payne Happy to fly for 2 hours + most of the time he flies! ( will be expected to loan his van as well 'please' ) Pete Boldwin Great guy, used to comps, good few hours under the belt, Just a person that I think can do it! (you may need to carry your leatherman!!!) Myself Tagging on for the ride! or..... something I have wanted to do since I first straped into a Paramotor! This would be a great way for the team to raise a chunk of cash for a charity and be involved in something that you can be proud of for ever! http://www.forceschildrenstrust.org The Forces Children’s Trust is a charity devoted to helping the dependant children that have lost a parent whilst serving with the Armed Forces. (Enough Said?) no, not enough money to shout loud enough. UK Air Ambuulance Trusts On route As people who Drive to work, Fly, surf, ride mountain bikes, motorbikes, Ride hourses, sail boats and just about anything else that is fun!! we all NEED this service. (The Cornwall Air Ambulance more than likely saved my dads life many years ago) CAN YOU FILL ONE OF THE POSITONS ABOVE? ALL EXPENSE WILL BE COVERED FOR ANYONE HELPNG TO GET THIS DONE! If you want to get involved with this, NOW is the time to get in touch...... Yippeeeeee!!!!!! how great is this!!!! SW Edited October 10, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesplat Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Simon mate cant belive you left me out. Just to make it official I would like to put my name forward for the fourth position on the flying team. Cheers Col...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I have now had a chance to talk to Gilo about this 'mission' He is going to build me a 'very' special motor to fly with, and use the flight for its public launch, I also have a sponsor for 'a' wing lined up. Anyone going to help with the ground crew for this yet ................. We could have 3 crews and only do a 3rd of the trip each (or something) SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_payne Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 HI Simon Yes i would love to fly this route, and am happy to take photos too. Loan of van available too. Hope the weather is kind to us though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Who is the weather guru that can find out when would be the best time of year to do this ie wind direction / strength and other conditions? 4 motors the same would be ideal but I cant afford to buy another yet 4 wings the same lent for the trip Dudek synthes would be nice. Good promotional advertising for them? Camping would be better as you would have no wasted time traveling to and from landing /takeoff field(assuming we could camp in the field)pros and cons please. Additional routes would need to be planned in advance to allow for flying cross wind if the needs arise. All pilots should be comfortable taking off and landing in up to 15 mph winds also in reasonable bumpy conditions(but not dangerous conditions) Comments please ps Im in YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ROCK AN ROLL BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 OK, Simon, Pete, ALL We now have a team of 3 for the air. (one more space left) This is going to be very hard work, but bring it on I say! Good points Pete. I have asked for a 'Route Planner' (ideally someone with Mem map) If no one shouts out, I will give Clive B a dig. Ref Sponsorship, wings, motors.... I spoke to a guy from a large company about this trip at the NEC and we are currently talking about sponsorship to cover this. I agree that the same wing is a must (we all need to be around the same speed in the air.) (Plasmas?) SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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