Paraheli52 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Has anyone or know of anyone who has flew from northern ireland to scotland/england or vice versa on paramotor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Yes- A group of guys did the trip a few years ago. Flew from Torr Head, Co.Antrim to Mull of Kintyre, landed and then flew back again. Just over 14miles flight each way, but quite an achievement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paraheli52 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Cool, any laws or regs that need to be addressed, just a thought at the minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartasutherland Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Personally I wouldn't even consider it without a boat as a back up. Along with that I would have a flotation device and drysuit too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganers Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Just for the sake of asking would how would you have to be to glide across without power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pianoman Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 That would depend on prevailing conditions, wing / weight set up and distance obviously, but I guessing pretty high. Lol Pianoman Sent from my iPad using PMC Forum mobile app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hann__ Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Assuming zero wind and a nominal glide ratio of 7:1 i reckon an altitude of about 10500`would do it? 14 miles x 5280 (ft/mile) / 7 = 10560` - exactly 2 miles. Factor in your own safety margin.... Let us know when you`re about to do it Ganers, and make sure you do a video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 The guys that did it had speed boats following them and flotation aids.... not sure if they also had survival suits... In terms of regulations- I don't believe there are any special restrictions.... you are within a National FIR region so you don't need to cross any international boundarys. When you think about it- it's only 14 miles (Torr Hd to the Mull of Kintyre).... many of you would fly further on any typical flight... but there is something very daunting about wide open sea beneath you! If it were done with a good tail wind, you'd do it in no time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 A few other routes may be worth consideration also- Larne-Portpatrick: This is only 22 miles, but Luce Bay may be subject to restrictions if NOTAMS are raised. Wicklow-Aberdaron (Caernarfon): 53 miles, but you need to cross an international FIR- not a problem in theory- but legally a flight plan would be required. Rosslare-Fishguard: 47 miles- again a flightplan would be needed. The main advantage in going Torr Head to Kintyre- is that you can see the destination from the take off point..... although navigation shouldn't be a problem- it's a lot more reassuring if you can see where you're going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Assuming zero wind and a nominal glide ratio of 7:1 i reckon an altitude of about 10500`would do it?14 miles x 5280 (ft/mile) / 7 = 10560` - exactly 2 miles. Factor in your own safety margin.... And don't forget to factor in the 500ft high cliffs along the Kintyre coast line...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paraheli52 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Cheers gordon, has to be done some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 It was Cathal Fowler who done the trip look him up on face book, im sure he won't mind being asked a few questions . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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