gx51nyb Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hi all! Just working through the decision to let go of my 2 wheels and a motor (its getting dangerous out there!) and swapping for a wing and motor! Based in Bovingdon, Herts, I see the occasional PPG go over but cant see an active club close by?! Gonna need some training too, so any advice gratefully received! (Have some powerkiting experience! lol ) Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 your in luck, I have been indiscussion with the owner of bovingdon airfield he has agreed in principal to me flying from there, he has had some problems with the council, recently but hopes they will be resolved soon, if all goes well you may have a flying field right on your doorstep, will keep you informed. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Nicely done Dave dude! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Nicely done Dave dude! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gx51nyb Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 That's very interesting Dave.. Mr Bovvie airfield hasn't been the most accommodating of people from what I've heard of other leisure/sports/pastimes that have expressed an interest in using the airfield in the past so lets hope he likes the idea of PPG!! It would be great venue! I do have access to a couple of fields but have a long way to go..and yet to take my first step! Are you local? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 That's very interesting Dave.. Mr Bovvie airfield hasn't been the most accommodating of people from what I've heard of other leisure/sports/pastimes that have expressed an interest in using the airfield in the past so lets hope he likes the idea of PPG!! It would be great venue!I do have access to a couple of fields but have a long way to go..and yet to take my first step! Are you local? Dave I am in potters bar, the owner of the airfield has had an on going dispute with one of the neibouring properties regarding access to the airfield, this has led to a smear campaign being waged against him in the village, he applied for planning permission to use the airfield for aviation again and has been waiting for the result of his application for some time, that's why no flying or any other activity has been held there as he does not want to rock the boat with the people of the village and have his application turned down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gx51nyb Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Yup heard about the return to using as an airfield just today! (and the troubles etc!) Lets hope that things progress well! Will keep and ear open! D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 yes only applied to use it for aviation again so he could fly his own microlight from there, however the neirhbour he had the dispute with told the whole village he wanted to turn it into a commercial airfield the size of biggin hill, he has spent the last year or so try to convince the locals this is not the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gx51nyb Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 I get that!...A village like Bovingdon everyone knows (or wants to know) everyone's business! The lady who owns the ex-horse fields behind me seems open to me using her field, at least for ground training, looks to be a little tight for take off and landings with the surrounding trees?! Guess I'll know better when I get some training sorted! (Do you know of any local courses/instructors? I cant find anything within 1 1/2 hours+) Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Route planner puts Membury where I'm training with Paramotortraining.com at only just over an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gx51nyb Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 Thanks...@ 70 miles each way and 1hr20 (plus the extra time it takes to navigate the M25 passed Kings Langley/M40/Heathrow M4 traffic!).... Was hoping something more local! ... Oh yeah! ...and still gotta sell the bike! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Sorry, just put bovingdon in and got 51 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gx51nyb Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 No probs! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 to be honest if I was going to recommend anyone within a reasonable distance from you it would be Alex at rayne near brentwood, hes a great bloke and a top instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gx51nyb Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Thanks, Rayne nr Braintree I presume (my olds live in Colchester so could squeeze a visit at the same time! ;p) Will look him up as its an area I know a bit. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Check yer PM's Dave!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingreed Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 For what it's worth, definitely recommend Alex at Foot Flight Paramotors, Rayne. Top man, very patient & understanding (see my "Bob Bites the Bullet" training blog) Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gx51nyb Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks for the recommend guys...I've been in touch with Alex now, then went and broke my hand on Monday! Duh!!! :-/ 6 weeks in plaster and not happy!...still, something new to look forward to! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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