Guest Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 All, An idea that I have had for quite some time, is to run a Paramotor Orienteering competition. An example: 10 check points, (all will be take off and landing sites) each will have a special stamp and every pilot will have a card. In effect it is of course a waypoint task, but one where you have to land and one that we will keep as simple as possible! You decide how much fuel, you decide how many waypoints you go for. To give an idea of scale, I would expect 10 waypoints to cross the UK East / West and take 2-3 days to complete. I am fairly sure that I will be able to blag a few prizes from someone to award to the people with the most points at the end of the 2-3 days, plus a big party at the end of course Beginner, intermediate, and expert groups so no pressure to compete against the likes of Whitters although he could do with some competition of course Please let me know if this excites you or if you have any ideas to add. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Sound like a great idea Simon!!! Dont worry about Whitters he's no competition.... Not like he has done anything like this before is it!!!!!!! I think he should have a handy cap anyway just to be fair..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 What a great idea Simon, i would be up for it you could use our field as a waypoint if you thinking of traveling that far either way it sounds super. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 you can use Hambrook as well only and hour or so from your place But i thought the way points were meant to be a secret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Well, site 'ideas' can be put in for sure. it may be that we do or dont use them on the day though SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommcb6016 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I'm up for having a go can use our field as a way point if you want. Maybe start it on a Thursday morning and have a fly in at the end? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffw Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Hi simon, I ways fly on my own so this would be a great experience (traning) for me,so yes count me in. Geoffw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_6095 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Great idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Cool! This is starting to generate enough interest now to start the planning I am on it. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Good one Simon cant wait, make sure that you include good weather, beer, and brolly dollies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Depending when it was, I'd be up for ground crew. Tj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Depending when it was, I'd be up for ground crew.Tj. Aint you got in the air yet Tj ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Dude, this Paramedic dad business has left me shattered! Was just saying to Simon the other day my ny res is to fly! Have to make sure I have enough hours in the bank at work though. See you soon I hope! Tj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Dude, this Paramedic dad business has left me shattered! Was just saying to Simon the other day my ny res is to fly! Have to make sure I have enough hours in the bank at work though.See you soon I hope! Tj. Yea know what you mean, but sometimes you just have to do what you want to do as time will pass you by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukebanks1 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Bringing back to the top. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Waiting on you now Simon lol if I can help though let me know Neilzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 have you got anything planned yet Simon, what are you thinking of doing etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1714 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Now this sounds like the ideal way to learn to navigate! After watching the microlight program I fancy a challenge. Will need a lot of organising? Will it be like the program...............either maps or GPRS? Looking forward to it. By the way......where is the best place to get current air maps? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 OK guys, I would like to pull a team of interested people (but not wanting to fly the route) together to help with the planning. (as it spans the UK! ) There will be things that the pilots can do to help closer to the time but the waypoints need to be kept a secret from the pilots of course. I have some awesome ideas to spice it up as well SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlf Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Hi Simon Sounds very interesting! Happy to help with this - am based on the West Kent/East Sussex border. Let me know if there's anything I can do. Bests Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Like i said Simon anything to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 will do my bit buy i will be flying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1975 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Also happy to help (but plan to be flying too)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1714 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 did this get anywhere or has it been shelved? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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