Michaelt Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Just thought I'd share this picture with you that i took this evening, Just caught my eye, as i stood outside looking at this incredible sunset, with the wind slowly blowing, and the hum of a small Cessna 172 in the background, wishing i was up there flying! the saying 'For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to Return' is so true, as i do find myself walking with my eyes turned skywards, or gazing out of the window at the passing clouds. I kinda posted this, and wondered if anyone else has any pictures, or incredible flight story's they wouldn't mind sharing? Always like a good story and to hear things you've done, and im sure other newbies would find them interesting aswell Thanks alot Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 have a look through the pictures and videos section, theres loads on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Will do Dave, thanks alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Check this post Michaelt: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5664 Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I think mine has to be flying over the worlds second largest monolith in the middle of the Sahara Desert I have no pictures but the footage was used on the Skycar Expedition TV programme I could talk for hours about flying in the Sahara, It's unreal, another planet stuff! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Sounds great Simon Would happily listen about it! If your up for a bit of writing, im certainly up for a bit of reading about what you have to say... thats if you want to share it? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_jones Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 You cannot knock your enthusiasm Michael and its nice to see you searching and exploring all the options. The only barrier to you achieving what you set out to do is yourself, so just keep going and you will reach your goal. I dabble in lots of different types flying - plenty of adventures to be had here is a little Saturday fun session and no motor needed [youtubevideo] [/youtubevideo]http://youtu.be/bIyi16O7bfE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_jones Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 just to keep it on topic (with motor) This is a flight Morgy and I did a couple of years back - was a good laugh and we had a stonking run back to the landing field [youtubevideo] [/youtubevideo] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Thank you for the videos, will give them both a watch now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 2 truly superb videos and had me intensely watching again! I really can't wait to do this... the freedom, and the way of being above the world looking down on it! incredible! Thank you Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_jones Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 try this bad boy - they get a little more extreme [youtubevideo] [/youtubevideo] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Yet another incredible video Do you mind me asking how you get involved with these? Would love to do those type of things! anything extreme is my cup of tea :L Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_jones Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 well i guess theres lots of ways, one easy answer is to just join the army - you will be presented with a whole range of lads with a similar mindset the army will provide the channels upon which you can then explore that extreme element and in most instances they will train you to run/ski/climb/fly....you name it they will do it. Of course in return you need to be prepared to work long hours and maybe pay a price most others wouldn't. Alternatively you just need to hook up with some people doing it, that guy in the UK video had never flown before and only spent a few hours practising his launch before he decided to jump. Its all about the risk and reward, you need to weigh up how much risk your willing to take. I would also suggest you get a good job as all of this costs money and you once your into the gear its never ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Thanks, Can't say i plan to join the army, but currently im looking to join the RAF as a pilot, and being an air cadet for a couple of years, i heard that they do these expeditions If not i will then hopefully become an airline pilot, and earn the money to take me flying Would be great to go on one of these with lots of people from this forum! Maybe something Simon could maybe mention to everyone? about a skiing/paramotoring trip in the Alps? But i guess that could be expensive! and there's a trip on the horizon anyway that members are organising, but not sure how much i can mention?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1975 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Rob, funny you should say join the Army because, at present, they have no Paramotoring clubs and very few people actually fly at Paramotors. You are right though when you say there are a lot of people with the mindset of "I want to do that" when they see a Paramotor. It's surprising how many people appear out of nowhere ( usually when I'm packing away ) taking an interest. There are some amazing opportunities to fly in some more out the way / interesting locations... Michael, going back to your sky photo - here are a couple of pics from my last 2 flights: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 There some incredible pictures! really nice, thanks for sharing them, where are you from, as it doesn't look like the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Looks like the ruins of Kourion in Cyprus, cool place to visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have also had a few PPG + PPG Flights from that very same spot. Land at the beach bar at the bottom of course! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Thats great looks like brilliant scenery, and of course, with a PPG, you can take it in the boot on your holidays, can't wait to get mine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1975 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Dan, Bingo! I am working out here for 2 years. Couldn't leave the Paramotor behind could ? Work is a 5 minute drive from Curium. Haven't landed on the beach yet but dropping in for a brew & flying out again is just asking to be done. If anyone is heading out this way I can put you up in a local house for 30Euros a night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 I might take you up on that offer if you still have that rate in 1 year? aha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 How do we get the motors out there Phil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1975 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Steve, The cheapest way to get the motors out is via a shipping company. Cost is around £120-150 each way & takes around 2 weeks, but "this is Cyprus my friend"so it may take longer? Provided I have enough notice I should be able to get the house pretty much any time, split the cost between 2 or 3 & you're laughing. The cheap accommodation pretty much offsets the cost of getting yourself & your kit out here! Temperature hasn't gone below 20 degrees yet so I wouldn't bother with flying suit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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