Some of you will have seen posts on facebook relating to an unqualified pilot posting some pretty scary videos of himself flying on our sites.

Before seeing this I had already had contact from the chairman of the Dunstable club who wanted to pass on his clubs experiences of the same pilot. (He has posted fights on their sites too and on seeing our sites on his facebook page they wanted to warn us)

It is clear from his fb videos and reports from observers that although he has some groundhandling skills his flying skills and judgement leave a great deal to be desired. It may be only a matter of time before this catches up with him and some serious incident occurs.

This pilot is flying an old and high end wing, a Mantra 3, which is easy to identify from his fb page.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/238819502809825/permalink/1607121805979581/

He proudly proclaims his lack of training and seems to be turning up on many different sites and flying. It is probable that this is an Ebay type of purchase and shows how little the pilot knows about the sport.

He was approached by members of the Dunstable club and advised that he shouldn’t fly but not only did he do so, he also made light of the warnings he was given and the consequences of his actions both for himself and other flyers.

There is little we can do with such a person but to make sure that warnings are reiterated and our views of his actions made clear whenever he appears. There are few people who can enjoy themselves knowing how they are threatening the safety and enjoyment of others and that they are held in extreme low regard as a result.

It is important therefore that he should be approached and these views made clear as often as possible ..  do not ignore him and leave him to fly until this has been done! Please try to be friendly and helpful by suggesting ways in which he can become qualified and accepted rather than overstressing the problems he is causing for himself and others but do make those issues clear!