banzaibrothers Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hi all, Would love to get into Paragliding, and more specifically Paramotoring. Thing is I live in Bury St Edmunds and I wondered what my options were. I don't want to have to travel for miles but there aren't many hills. Is there anywhere nearby doing towing? Rattlesden for example? Also I have read the thread on Rougham for use for Paramotoring but not much is said there. I have seen people flying around my area (I live in Beyton and someone flew over my house the other day and waved at me and my daughter - anyone?). I really need to know I am going to be able to do this once I learn before I bite the bullet. Any advice/help greatly received. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 You have Alex from the lemmins in braintree, or we are down in southend ( barling) Vince ( custom air ) is quite close to you also . Have a look on the google map a few threads down . Sure you will probably find someone on your doorstep. ! We seem to be scatered everywhere, pm me if you want to pop down to barlin and see whats it all about. You dont need a hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Dont go alone and take a moblie phone if your gonna meet Clive at Barling, his a bit of a wierdo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Dont go alone and take a moblie phone if your gonna meet Clive at Barling, his a bit of a wierdo I thought you said that you would hold him down for me !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Leave it out Clive your out of order!, you know its your turn to hold down the next one we get down the field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Joking aside, your more than welcome to the Barling field anytime and fly with us, Dave- (outcast) who also flies from Barling is from your area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaibrothers Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks for all the replies. I know enough to stay well clear of anyone welcoming me to go paragliding on a dark and stormy night! Perfect flying conditions? Really? Looking forward to meeting some of you as I get into this. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danandkari Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Try Nigel @ UKPPG, 01354 658778/07914 736824, He's in March- about 45 minutes from you. I live near Red Lodge (5-10 mins from Bury) I get there in about 35-40 mins. Excellent training and kit for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_d Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Hi i live in mildenhall and will be starting my training with nigel at ukppg soon as i went to there fly in and was very impressed with what i saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaibrothers Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 UKPPG certainly looks like a good a operation, I will get up there to have a look when I get a chance. Anyone know of any towing nearby? Thanks again all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_d Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 hi there is a tow hanggliding club on the A140 near mendelsham and a tow paragliding club at beeston in norfolk but both require you to be a BHPA club pilot with 10 hours flying under your belt before you can join them as they dont do the training and so its back to the frustration of learning to freefly where as paramotoring you can learn locally and you dont need a tow as a flat field will do regards lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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