togsie Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Just picked up a breaking story on the BBC News site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-t ... l-16774262 The title says Paraglider but the story is about 2 Paramotors in a mid air collision.Lets hope that their injuries arn't serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hope they are OK. They should have kept a good lookout by the sound of it. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Best wishes to both. A reminder that when flying together, make sure you A) keep your distance (note this is option a) or B) make sure the person you are flying with knows your intentions and drills are well rehearsed on the ground. Its amazing how much a thermal / gust can change your position in relation to another pilot in a matter of a second! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Perhaps they didn't know each other and were flying in oposite directions and didn't see each other... It's getting busy out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeinthesky Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Hope they are ok . it maybe the case that more desperate forms of escape will ensue once hadrian s wall is rebuilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I heard that the two guys came down under one reserve? Sounds quite traumatic, if the story's true. Hope they're both ok after that. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartasutherland Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'm happy to report that both pilots are okay. One had a nasty back injury but is back on his feet. The other twisted his ankle. They were flying the same way and at a good separation but while they were both enjoying the view, it looks like they were gradually converging. One reserve was thrown immediately and deployed the other was thrown too late (probably due to tangled lines everywhere). I don't know if the video footage will be available but I'm so grateful both guys are okay, and a stark reminder to look of for each other. Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Good advice Stu, good to hear both pilots are OK. I usually fly alone so I am very aware when other pilots are airborne, Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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