Steve Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I have no idea how anyone could buy a paramotor from ebay and then teach themselves to fly. I couldn't, I needed a good teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spigot Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Why? EBay is really simple, just need to log in and get a pay-pal account. Oh and dont get into bidding wars. Colin B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aquatix Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 What pisses me off is seeing what a nation of wingers and complainers we've become. Mostly due to our vile press who's primary mission seems to be to keep the population scared and angry. When I flew microlights in Spain in the 90's, the lovely folks in my village wanted me to fly lower so that their kids could see me waving back at them. It's still like that in Spain. The kids and parents love you to fly low so the kids can wave. Don't worry - some decent parts of the UK are still like that too. At our local field the landowner and children all come out to watch, as do people from the nearby pub. They insist on at least 10 minutes of low level action before we fly off or they feel cheated. Of course all abiding by the arbitrary imperial measurement rule .... Of course every video like this brings out the usual cries of "coulda, woulda, shoulda" from anyone with a high horse or axe to grind .... I mean he could have caused damage to that derelict, soon to be demolished building. None of "us" would ever dream of breaking a rule (such as a speed limit)... The Jeremy Kyle generation pre-programmed to chant "but think about the children" at anything out of the ordinary. This just seems another non-story, the latest video to produce the usual hysterical witch hunt with screams of 'banning the sport', 'impending regulation' and 'reckless endangerment'. Well deliberately causing danger to the public should always be penalised - but I didn't see any of that here. "Distracting motorists" is a pathetic excuse - they have their own duty to observe traffic laws and concentrate on the road. If a motorist sees a girl walking by in a bikini should she be sent to jail ?? As for the waste of emergency services resources, the member of the public should face action for making an improper 999 call. It seems it is also still cool to vilify old Francis for making what I thought to be a reasonable comment ... albeit with his usual caveat that there should be some accountability for anyone who claims to be a "qualified instructor" for the purpose of financial gain in what is accepted to be a high risk pursuit. Well we expect this from every other profession, from builder, teacher, doctor to lawyer - so why the outcry over "professional paramotor instructor" ? I'm not supporting the guy in the video (didn't even think it was anything too special) but the reaction seems a bit OTT as usual, and is one reason I only post video's privately among a few people these days. Shame really as it is sometimes good to see what other people get up to when the weather is naff like this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 God i missed you Aquatics! where ya been Im not behind this guys flying but his not causing any bother over a dissused site, the only person his gonna hurt is himself! Im my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Well said aquatix!!!!! I love the professional paramotor instructor bit reminds me of an advert...... Have you been miss sold a PPI ( professional paramotor instructor If so call 01932 123 999 to make a claim.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks Morgy - and well spotted ! I spent 10 years working with those "where there's blame" scoundrels .... which may have shaped my opinions that people should take more resposnibility for their own actions and not focus so much on others .... Matt - ah, thanks - I didn't think anyone had missed me, and thought I may have upset Simon as I can't post any more from my own computer - only mobile ?!? Apart from the Alps & Turkey, I'm off to Thailand next week for some paramotor flying (amongst other things ) with some chilled out local pilots. Almost anything goes over there, so I might be able to put a video up without issue. Temperature in low 30's out there so should be great flying in t-shirt & shorts, no instruments, maps or reserve - will have to stay low enough to read the road signs on a borrowed motor but my own wing .... then hopefully some snow flying when I get back after Xmas (if paramotoring hasn't been banned or regulated over here by then) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 To clarify, no changes have been made at this end. If you had restricted access you would not be able to log in at all. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 No worries Simon - was only joking - think it is one of the many IE9 problems .... with me not being a Mac supporter. - plus I've kept my opinions away from any of the "banned" topics ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Ahhhh, a voice of reason and common sense amongst a sea of frightened, insecure, mislead and angry people. It soothes the nerves I think I agree on every point that you made. More of the same please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I thought he might have misjudged his touch and go and knocked Campbells tower over today:shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfergus Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 It was blown up Sunday to stop paramotoring getting a bad name ( or was it so Tesco can continue to conquer the world and build another bl**dy great store ? ) Us locals will just have to revert to doing touch & go's on Holbeach bombing range tower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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