enzo200500 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Just watched the round britain Microlight rally on catchup t.v. Wifeys sitting on sofa with a bottle of Red, and feck me, she wants to try microlighting now!! But it must be pink and sponsered by the company!! Is nowhere sacred anymore........can't even fly without her being there. Anyone on here fly those 'devils chariots' that could take her up and put the fear of god into her - then I would be forever in your debt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Try Clive Bunce. He has access to one, and knows how to fly it. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks fine sir. I'll put her off this flying malarky.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Tell her the truth..."Its more expensive and takes longer to learn. " That ought to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlf Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Saw the program too - very entertaining! Used to fly microlights myself, but no longer do. Mainly, as Steve says, coz it's more expensive. It's also more hassle as you have to store the thing somewhere and you need a much bigger take off and landing area than you do with a paramotor. Hangarage seems to vary from about £50-£200+ per month (think of all the shoes she could buy for that ), compared to the 'hangarage' needed for a paramotor, i.e. bung it in the shed or garage. I also like the idea of having a reserve, so in the event of something going seriously wrong, you do get a second chance. Not a luxury you have with a microlight. Bests Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Tried the 'do you know how bloody expensive that is'? line. Didnt work at all. So then shes on fleabay proudly showing me 'bargains' for £1500! Soppy cow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1975 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Steve, Invite her along the next time you fly. if it scares her as much as it scared me it'll be job done! Sorry, couldn't resist. He he Good program though - downloading it myself now (watched it t'other day too but thought it was worth keeping). How you doing these days. Not seen you for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1975 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I've just seen the bit where it must be pink. Did you realise it's called a thruster.... PINK THRUSTER. I love it, please buy a pink thruster & let us know how things go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'm surprised the program didn't put her off. The microlighting fraternity were portrayed as a bunch of total nutters! Is it kosher to carry extra fuel in cans and refill your tank in flight? Anyone tried this with a paramotor? Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Yes been do by Mathieu Rouanet In one of the speed races I think it was the PXP speed race.... Enzo get her into paramotoring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1714 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 It certainly was an interesting program and entertaining...............................why does'nt the paramotoring club organise something like that? Or has it been done? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irm750 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 It certainly was an interesting program and entertaining...............................why does'nt the paramotoring club organise something like that?Or has it been done? Mike There's always the USSR - http://www.bmaa.org/pwpcontrol.php?pwpID=2404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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enzo200500 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Tell her the truth..."Its more expensive and takes longer to learn. "That ought to do it! Hold on, remember what happened when I told her about your 'incident'!! As for the paramotoring - she uttered something along the lines "your fooking stupid going up there with just that over your head". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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