Paramotor reminder lists

• get new spark plug
• adjust the harness for flying straight again
• can eletric connection be easier to access while flying
• still need some left brake while flying.
• check the prop bolts, fuel cap, vent open and each strap is done up on each flight
• use ear plugs every time - keep forgetting
• does the electric jacket drain the battery while running - test it !
• practise forward launching
• get flight bag or similar to hold - gps,altimeter,compass & access to camera, phone & map
• try new priming method for starting
• practise take offs in a straight line
• get china graph pencil to write on map
• photo the wing in flight & me !
• take a long length of string for tree landings and keep a rope in the car
• make a torque strap

Car equipment ideas

• screwdriver, allan keys, pliers, spanners
• spark plug wrench, spark plug
• clip ties
• book
• oil
• fuel syphon & 2 * 5ltr tanks
• air map
• electrical tape
• rope for tree rescues

Things to remember on take off

• check wind direction and set trims
• check there is space to to take off and land if engine out
• lay wing out accordingly
• let wing inflate and rise above
• full power and brakes off
• run gently with back upright with as little bounce as pos
• when just runing on tip toes touch brakes for lift off
• do not sit down or stop runing on initial take off
• at 100' get into seat

Things to remember on landing

• do downwind, crosswind, and landing legs
• downwind : check landings site, wind direction and speed, other fliers
• crosswind : perform at a distance allowing you to be correct height
• landing : check trims, straps, out seat, engine off
• gentle brake followed by full braking
• bring wing down, unclip wing, pack it away
• electricity off, vent tube closed

Check list ideas

• frame straps all tight
• prop firm and turns freely, prop bolts ok
• starter wires connected
• plug & cap on tight
• carb & filter on tight - throttle play fine
• fuel cap on, vent open
• exhaust - no cracks and bolts tight

When : 1999

What done : Paragliding top bottom

Learnt : hard slog back to the top

Time : 1 min in total :)

Comments :

This was a present from the wife - a weekends paragliding course on the Isle of man. What a great idea - though I wonder for a moment whether she is after the insurance ! . Great fun floating through the air even if it only lasts a minute ! Knackering having to climb back to the top of the hill carrying the paraglider. Managed a few top to bottoms but desperately need a soak in a bath. Strangely I met an old friend in the hotel bar.

When : 2001

What done : tandem paraglide off mountain in Austria

Time : 20 min total

Comments :

In Austria for the skiing and saw a chap giving tandem rides of the top of the mountain. A lot higher now but oddly it doesn't seem to bother me at all. The flight is much longer this time and we actually have to spiral down to loose height quickly. I guess we could have stayed up all day if the thermals were right. I guessed he wouldn't let me fly so I didn't bother asking !