Welcome to the official UK Paramotor Challenge 2000 Web site!

Congratulations Andy - Lands End to John O'Groats in just over 6 days

During September 2000 Hereford-based Andy Phillips (pictured left) will attempt to fly the length of the UK in a Paramotor! Paramotoring is the latest development in ultra-light aviation. Put simply it combines a canopy, similar to that used by paraglider pilots, with the autonomy of a two stroke motor unit. The canopy provides lift & the motor unit, worn like a backpack, provides thrust. It cleverly utilises the best all terrain landing & take off kit known to man - his own legs. You quite literally run & fly!

This web site is dedicated to this unique initiative to raise a load of cash for charity and to satisfy a personal desire to complete the seemingly impossible!! The site is designed to inform, educate and entertain before, during and after the Challenge start - currently scheduled for the beginning of September 2000. You can revisit the site over the coming weeks to view latest update or check on Andy's daily progress during the flight. Please also take time to view our sponsors sites, without which the Challenge would not have been made a reality. Firstnet Services Limited of Leeds are the main sponsor with the Royal Marines Reserve providing all of the essential Ground Support Facilities – vehicles, men, equipment and food for the duration of the event. Mike Campbell-Jones, creator of the unique Reflex wing and Vortex motor that Andy will fly, has been a tremendous support through the training and planning phases. Andy’s position over the country and that of his support teams should be available online thanks to the GPS/GSM tracker units provided by MinorPlanet of Leeds.

Special thanks also must go to Kevin Bates for the inspiration from his 1998 attempt to embark on the Challenge in the first place.

Finally.....all innovative, ground-breaking challenges stem from a motivation beyond just that of trying to attempt the impossible! In the case of this challenge, Andy has pledged all proceeds to his nominated charity; Barnardos. What are you waiting for?!? Check out the latest update....... ------->