tomposh101 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I'm looking at getting back in to paramotoring over the winter after a two year break and have access to a Bailey. I have relocated to the 'middle of no where' on the derbyshire/warwickshire border and as such have no fields that I know the farmer.. One of the roads that leads out of my village has an unmanned level crossing with a gate that has to be opened onto the railroad (call box next to it) and a little further along is gated either end (it is 3.5miles long) as the fields have no hedgerows to obsure the view, it is just open countryside. As 99.9% of people are put off from using this road it probably only gets used by the two farms off it and the gas board (small station about 1/4 the way along, never seen anybodt in it ). My launches are swift and if I can see for miles around and nobody would see me would I be doing any harm or breaking any laws ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Short answer...Yes you would be breaking the law, as you must have the landowners permission before you can takeoff from any land, whether it is road/field or otherwise. If it is a private road and you have the owners permission, then you could theoretically takeoff from it. (assuming the wind was blowing straight down the road) Steve Haze ParamotorClub Qualfied Flying Instructor http://www.learntoparamotor.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I can't see that you would be doing any harm, noting Steves reply above of course. As you say if you can see for miles you can take off without anyone within 500 feet (or maybe 5000). If anyone does see you taking off and happens to be the landowner at least thay can see what's involved, i.e. very little impact to the environment, and you might just get permission If it was in France no one would bat an eylid, I have read of a local road being closed (unofficialy) so some microlights could land Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Much better to beg for forgiveness afterwards than ask for permission before Life is short. Providing you are not harming, annoying, anyone.....and it's safe, I would go for it. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomposh101 Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Thanks Steve, Alan and Dan, Steve - I am able to launch 30 degrees off to the wind so most wind directions are feasible. Alan+Dan - the continental perspective is definately appreciated. I'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coggie49 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I would go for it myself and have done several times in a weight shift Microlight when refuelling, your away in second and nobody is the wiser. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 (((alledegedly )))) a few years ago we had a forced landing due to a exhaust about to fall off my microlight....somewhere in south wales....we took the wing off and drove it down the road the main A road duel carrageway.((passenger doing the hand signals))...to a garage to ask if he would repair it the look on his face when we pulled up was priceless ..he did weld it up and back to the field we went re fitted the wing things we learnt were trikes can if req go faster than most cars from the lights....but brakes are not that good....the prop could be a liability...... I could be still in prison :shock:if caught (( but would I have kept my driving licence)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Chaps, I'd be careful what you admit to on internet forums...people have been charged for less because they admitted it online. As for the road....I really wouldn't takeoff from it if I were you... Taking off from a field, you only have the farmer to deal with if he objects...(or the local park warden)...Taking off from a public road...well...you'd be talking to Council or Police. I don't want to be a funbuster...(i've taken off from fields where I didn't have permission) but I wouldn't make a regular habit of taking off from that road unless it is privately owned. You could bring Paramotoring to the attentions of people who would complain enough for regulation to be considered and nobody really wants that. Find a field or something else instead. It's safer and wiser. (Sorry to be a kill-joy!) Cheers Steve Haze PMC Qualified Flying Instructor http://www.learntoparamotor.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomposh101 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 OK Steve i'll take your sentiments on board. I also hold a PPL(JAR) and am of course not going to seriously jeapordise that for any kind of public display/stunt or bring the sport in to disrepute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggydec Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Just do it....I ve just been up Yorkshire and into Scotland The fields were either rough bracken or bog....I parked the van at the top of a little used B road and had a clear view for half a mile either side... It took literallyone minute to inflate and launch , and landing was even better cause i could see even further . Police have always been spot on and are just curious ....If you are polite and have a chat you may even get some more converts...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 The above advice is bad. You will 100% be breaking the law by doing so. If it boils down to judgment don't do it. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Personaly i cant beleave this thread is still going Taking off from a road is wrong no matter how you look at it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomposh101 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 Personaly i cant beleave this thread is still going Taking off from a road is wrong no matter how you look at it... that is such a perpetuating post... let sleeping dogs lie down. all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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