Peaky Flyers – Paramotor Flying Group
Motor: Eos 150
Frame: WASP Titanium
Wing: Ozone Spyder 26m
Paul Shotan – Co founder of the Peaky Flyers
Been fascinated with all things aviation from a kid watching planes fly overhead from the nearby Art Deco Elmdon Airport (now BHX) Birmingham wondering “how the hell do you get to do that?” Airfix, balsa and tissue paper, control line and RC models were my only outlet until I eventually earned enough to learn to fly and got my PPL. That all had to stop when I quit the day job in 2000 to set up artworks unlimited; my graphic & web design operation.
The itch to fly never went away and then I discovered paramotoring. Mr. Toad was awoken!
I did my PPG training during an unpredictable summer of 2018. It was hard, hard work but I absolutely LOVED it.
In my search for the ideal gear I found WASP paramotors, met the owner Roberto Ferrero, Jason and Colin on Eastmoor and that was that, bought a WASP with Eos 150 and APCO SLT Harness, Ozone Spyder 28 metre wing and every toy going.
With my fellow Brummy, Craig Ryan we created this paramotor flying group specially to help newcomers and inexperienced pilots benefit from a friendly, non judgmental group where they can learn from patient, highly experienced pilots and encourage one another.
Please Note We don’t offer training and we are very selective in choosing new members. That’s not snobbishness or elitism, it’s pure self preservation because we know from experience that it only takes one fool to ruin it for all!
Parajet Zenith – Moster 185 Plus – Ozone Roadster 2
Craig Hall – Co Founder of the Peaky Flyers
I learned to fly over at flyspain in 2017 but sadly since then due to work commitments and engine problems I have yet to get back up in the air!
Thankfully since meeting Paul Shotan I have been put me in touch with and made friends with a lot more pilots and I am hoping they will share their knowledge and help me to get me back up in the air.
My love for the sport is still there but as some of you who read this will testify, it can get very disheartening when continuous attempts end in failure.
I hope that all who read the bio’s on this group and the people who join will pass on their knowledge and lessons both good and bad to help everyone involved.
Stay safe, fly safe and enjoy the experiences ahead.
Wasp Titanium – Eos 150
Robert Ferrero
I started to fly paragliders in 1994, then 3 years later I started with paramotors and I have been in love ever since. This 25 year journey has been amazingly beautiful and I have been lucky to meet, teach and share flying with many people in the different countries and cultures of South America and Europe.
I started to design paramotors in 1999 and witnessed the evolution of engines and wings and the growth of the sport. Nowadays I try to insert all the knowledge into my own paramotor brand.
A very happy day is when I’m at the flying field, testing a new idea and sharing the flight with my mates.
Passion for flying is like a language and it can be spoken anywhere in the world no matter what the coordinates are…
Motor: Eos 150
Frame: Wasp Titanium
Wing: Mojo 28m
Colin Blenkinsop
I’m the oldest member of the Peakies and I made my maiden paramotor flight in September 2021.
My main interests are motorcycling, cycling, staying fit, healthy and mixing with like-minded people. All the best – Stay Safe – Colin
Mansfield, Derbyshire, UK
01623 706 103 | 07779 223 658 | colblenk@hotmail.co.uk
Andrea “Andie” Peters
After tandem flying I now want to fly solo. Scary thought but I’m determined to be the first female “Peaky Flyer” pilot.
Bring on the hard work and the adventure!
Chesterfield, Debyshire, UK
Bulldog – Ozone Reserve
Jason Mercer
I love mountain biking and paramotoring and once held a PPL but that has lapsed and I now fly PPG with a Bulldog motor and Ozone Reserve wing. I hope to get up with the Peakies asap.
Mansfield, Derbyshire, UK
07421 460 217 | mercerjason54@gmail.com
Info to follow
Martyn Dimblebee
Info to follow
Pensax, Worcestershire, UK
info to follow
Ozone Mojo and Polini
Russ Oakey
July 2027 and Russ is training with Go Fly PPG, Shobdon, Hereford UK.