seb Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) Hi all. Background: have a lapsed PPL(H) with <200hrs. Last flew in 2000 Got an old ground handling wing & harness and cajoled a retired instructor (top fella) to go through the basics and safety with me. I plan to practise as much ground handling as I can with this wing (and for free) before spending any money at a school. I seem to quite reliably get to this stage (see video) but it never lasts more than a few seconds. Any pointers from here? Cheers! Seb [youtubevideo] [/youtubevideo] Edited March 3, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seb Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 That tag didn't seem to work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Welcome to the Paramotor Club Honestly, practicing your ground work with that wing is not at all productive. They require a massively different technique than our current reflex wings. The best advice you will be given here I think, is to find an instructor and do a course with them on school kit that is up to date and safe. :-) Where about do you live? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seb Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 I live in St Neots https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/St+Neots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seb Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 I had been advised it was somewhat out of date. Time for a new one then! Ebay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 If you fancy a trip to either Cromer or near Holbeach, thats where I Train Chilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Seb, Have a chat with someone before you do another e-bay special. Chilly will sort you out properly and seems close ish Go and say hi to him, I am sure that he will be helpful. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzer04 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Hi Seb I am local to you and often fly over the town( if the weather ever gets better) Still a novice but have about 30 +hours to date. You can come and try my wing for a comparison. Simon taught me to fly, it's bit of a trek down there but at the right time of day it's easy. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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