Paul Mockford Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) Edited May 18, 2018 by MarbleOne 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlealpine Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Loving the quality videos, hope to fly with you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Mockford Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) You too man! I'm up now, had about 7 flights, one on my own.. ready for the summer! Edited May 24, 2018 by MarbleOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul Mockford Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 Finally! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevsked Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Congratulations. Been following your journey and you’ve done a great job of telling your story Trevor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Mockford Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Thanks Trevor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Mockford Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 You'll get there. Don't ever except that forward launches are "hit and miss". If you fail a launch, immediately work out why. I'll bet 80% of the time when you look at the video you can see a real reason for the failure. Two of launches there look just like ones I often did when training. Every launch needs your head to be thinking 110% effort , full commitment, no let up, legs pumping forward like you playing rugby. One looks like you were at 90% and the second one looks like once the wing was up you went to 80%, anticipating a problem, but actually causing the problem by backing off slightly......you can see the wing just doesn't have enough air flow to keep it up so it starts to collapse. I'm stuck in a hospital bed, so loads of time to watch videos! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Mockford Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Ooooh, starting machine with one hand on top rail. Not paying any particular attention to restraining the machine, chatting away. This is how accidents happen. I would NOT be stood anywhere near that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 AndyB - Totally agree, not a good way to show a machine to a first time buyer!!! Must be a heavy old beast though!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Nearly everyone used to do it like this, so it's still quite common with many who have never done it any other way. Many years ago I was taught by my BHPA instructor to start it like that, with a knee in to the harness 'for security'. It's good we've all moved on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Good choice of engine (from he who flies a Bailey). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Alan - Not knocking the Bailey at all and the frame (I had the v1), just saying it will be a heavy mix of frame and motor. Just saying from a person with a long standing back problem 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Harcourt Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 3 hours ago, asquaddie said: AndyB - Totally agree, not a good way to show a machine to a first time buyer!!! Must be a heavy old beast though!! I was once that first time buyer, I was shown the very same way. The next day, I started it for the first time, the engine overan and I lost a finger and all my tips. It was a Bailey in a Zenith frame and I never did it again. It put my training on hold for 3 months and wrecked my confidence. The picture might bring it home....... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Steve said: Nearly everyone used to do it like this, so it's still quite common with many who have never done it any other way. Many years ago I was taught by my BHPA instructor to start it like that, with a knee in to the harness 'for security'. It's good we've all moved on. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorehambeach Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) I was taught if your engines on then so should your helmet. Edited June 16, 2018 by Shorehambeach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Mockford Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Thanks for the comments (and pic ). Just so you know, I've never started my motor on the ground and never will. Saw enough pics like that while I was learning to make that decision before I ever went near a paramotor. Weight-wise, I don't have much to compare it to, but is not noticably heavier than the Bailey V5 I did my first few flights on. I was pleasantly surprised, expecting the V2 frame to weigh much more than it does. I did lift a Miniplane Top 80 a few weeks ago, that was LIGHT. But to tell the truth, I can't complain.. I wanted a Bailey for XC and a solid frame for taking a learner's bumps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scott Harcourt Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 No worries, if I have anymore ‘handy tips’ I’ll be sure to pass them on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SheffSean Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Loving the videos, keep em coming, got you on subscribe, fantastic to watch your progress mate, all the best. Sean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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