garyfreefly Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I carnt believe youve done that but may I be the first to Congratulate you on your actions Way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Thanks Simon. Appreciate the necessity of your action. I for one think it was the best thing to do. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Is there an N in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trm8620 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 {Is there a correlation between the membership of that pack and the grammar and spelling of posts} No it's got more to do with bad schooling actually.. and if it bothers you that much look up Mr Hill and take it up with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Thanks guys. Truth be told, I would much rather not have done it but.... the overall vibe of the forum was very much being effected. The stats were dropping as a direct result. That says to me that the members do not want to read it. So thanks! its great to have support with decisions like this one. Now then...... Lets get some fly-ins arranged! and forget this ever happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Well there goes somebody else's forum when he starts on theirs But hes not here now PArty on DUDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommcb6016 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Lets get some fly-ins arranged! and forget this ever happened. Well up for some flyin fun!! 100% right decision. Thanks for sorting my username/ip problem ) BLOODY Talk Talk!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Amen.. he may be starting a new school.called quick drop offs///// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon101 Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Thats that then. Well and truly hung. (and I don't just mean my lunchbox) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybound Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Guys, seriously disappointed with some of your comments on here, its become like the pitch forlk brigade! Maybe I should resurrect some old video footage of some on here! Stones and glasshouses!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Clive, it was remove Francis or remove many others... either way it had to stop. Assuming we can now get on with some fun paramotor related stuff this thread will die away with the others. Re-posting will simply keep it active for longer. The sooner its gone the better IMO. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I found Francis's thought provoking comments quite stimulating at times. May've been a bit OTT sometimes but certainly brought attention to details that we needed to think about, as pilots. He was also good at exposing Bull**it occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I'm against censorship but some of the valid points were being lost in the personal slanging match ... It seems to happen on every forum when the likes of Francis, Murray or Dell get going - as they all seem to provoke strong reactions by claiming only they know what is best and disregarding other opinions. Perhaps such threads (or personalities) could be moved to a 'Boxing Match' area of the website, only accessible to those who have been members for a couple of years, or "Paramotor Club 500' posters ? That way it wouldn't affect the normal discussions or people coming on here seeking advice ? Back to the "tandem flying" topic, one of the reasons I bought the Kobra Evo was it has the required power and they make a very good purpose designed tandem kit for it (as do several others) which is available for anyone to buy & use. As much as I am tempted to give it a go, the lack of any clear route for training / rating or insurance puts me off. It is currently a grey area which does need resolving, but preferrably by discussion & agreement rather than one man on a mission (or agenda)..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thyslouw Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Hi to answer the first question about the PAP Ros 125 , we have done a few tests with the Ros 125 with tandems ; It all depends on your wing , if you use a proper tandem wing within weight range and a tandem kit no problem , we have done it at Cape Town pilot 80 kg and passenger 105 kg and a few other no problem what so ever . If you want to do tandem regularly , get yourself a proper tandem motor although the Ros can do it the motor have to work hard .Would you tow a boat with a 1600cc car or a v6 ? Most of our tandem ppg flights is forward launch even if the wind is strong there is just too much that can go wrong if your pax do not work with you . In South-Africa a pilot need to have more than 300 hours and a sport lisence before you can start your tandem course , you also have to have a first aid course and a he'll of a difficult exahm to pass , all the best Thys . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 hurrah, a bit late but im one who left as the forum chit chat got to much like going through a bible on law. Hope fully friendly chit chat restored. btw.. self taught, no qualifications and flying tandem.. never had any accidents in PPG never broke a single prop. I will not enter into a tit for tat argument. I have friends who are self taught. I never recommend it as I have also seen many pilots who really need training and looking back it would have given me a head start, put me on a faster learning curve than the one I took. Yes tandem is a whole new game, its not just the size of the thing its the whole methodical setup and pre-flight checks. Passenger can be distracting but you must still maintain 100% concentration on the task at hand. I keep tandem flying to calm evenings when the wind is in my fields ideal directions. At first it took 4-5 tries to launch, then it got down to 2 goes, now if conditions are good we are up first try every time, my son knows what to do, so that helps a lot. I have no intention of flying anyone else except my daughter but she needs some training first. I have been asked, hinted at, but the answer is always no to other kids / friends. Maybe in a few years it is something I would consider. If you are considering going the tandem route, try to get your hands on a friends wing and just ground handle it, you will learn a lot quite quickly. Long lines, slow launch, physical size will surprise you. Wing choice is important. Most tandem are designed to be launched from a hill, so finding a good flat field tandem for PPG is a must, as is safe handling, weight range. Tandem spreaders and passenger harness is just as important. Carabiner choice. Larger reserve and where to put it. Enough thrust... Tandem wings are expensive, large reserves are expensive, safe carabiners are expensive, decent spreaders are you guessed it expensive. Dont expect much change from near £4k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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