Testimonials
Lee it was a pleasure meeting you and being your student. I have nothing but good memories of flying with and without a motor. I still laugh about my bush landing episodes. It is true that this is the best training school in Aust. Thanks for everything. — Mr Scott Patman Perth Western Australia
Scott Patman
Lee
thank you very for your patience with us oldies, Mick & I had a fantastic time.....and we now have a provisional license...thanks also to Mike & to Dave for the great accommodation.
Mick & I will probably contact you soon to arrange for further lessons toward our intermediate lic.
Many thanks again & warm regards
Peter & Mick
From Taree and Melbourne
Peter Jeffrey
Hi Lee,
We didn't get to see you on Sunday before we left. Just wanted to say a big thank you - I really enjoyed the course and naturally, the flying!! What a great experience!!! and such fantastic weather!!! You will definitely be seeing me up there soon :)
Also, a big thanks for the loan of the Pico yesterday - really appreciated and what a great flight for my first novice flight!!!
Looking forward to hearing from you with some good news about my new wing :) See you soon and thanks again, Alison
Alison Koh
HI Lee
Thank you so much for all your efforts over the weekend, we obviously had a fantastic time and I think we captured some great footage. In fact, I know we did. Without you guys we wouldn't have the story we have now.
I think Sam and the other Camera crew are keen to come up again and give it a go and learn to fly which is fantastic. Tahria is certainly wanting to get into the sport but may have to complete her training back home in the states. Laura is still a chance but we may have to give her a nice push...
Thanks again Lee it was a great weekend xx
Caroline Pemberton
HI Lee and Crew
Back home and time to reflect on the Bali trip. Bart and I had a wonderful experience which was greatly at the hand of Lee Scott’s team as well as that of Dave who organised our accommodation and transport, as well as sorted many other small issues for us. The result of the trip is - we both would love to do it all again. The whole experience was amazing!. You guys have my vote and I have done no less than to recommend the trip to many others since returning. However, I will bring my Hang Glider next time and keen to bring HG buddies with me too. But to Lee and his team well done on a great service.
Tom Ridgeway
Geelong Victoria
Dear Lee,
First of all I wish to thank you for allowing me to do the course under your stewardship. It was very educative and I enjoyed the flying thoroughly. I have been out a couple of times for kiting and the new technique has really worked. I have handled up to 12 knots wind without any problems. Thank you for bringing me up to this level.
Once I have the licence I intend to come and fly with your school in Australia and possibly seek higher rating if that is possible.
Many thanks once again and best regards,
Ashok Kumar
Singapore 436894
Just want to thank you and the other instructors again for an awesome time in Bali. I’m now wanting to get my intermediate license. I was just wondering if you would sign off a few "demonstrated skills" in relation to getting the intermediate license.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Dean Longhurst
Hi Lee
Thank you for organizing Bali once again. It was great to get back there and I am becoming one of those pilots that starts to talk about going back again shortly after coming back to Australia. I never thought I would love the place so much!
Tina has some great photos and we are thinking of doing an article for Sky Sailor if you have no objections?
Tina and I had a great time and finally flying the Tandem was a goal realised that I have had for a while.
Regards
Geoff Bednal
Geoff Central Coast NSW
Hey Lee,
Mack and I are thrilled with our last flight, and the time that you have put into us so far. We are very pleased with our progress, and look forward to completing the course. I have done many exciting and meaningful things in my life, and flying off North Brother is one that, so far, is one that has me "living in the moment".
Thanks so much,
Phillip de La Hunty
March 2010
Hi Lee
I am Gary's brother-in-law and just completed the two day introductory course last weekend. It was a fabulous weekend and Chris, Even and Dave were great instructors. I had so much fun that I tried to change my working schedule so I could stay for the remainder of the week but unfortunately I had too many appointments to move.
I am interested in getting back to North Haven and possibly the Bali trip later in the year.
Thanks for the service so far - it was awesome - and please pass my thanks to Chris as he made it a great weekend.
Greg Hurst
January 2010
Hi all
I have a story of incredible customer support and product support. For those that know me they will know that I have had a series of issues with my paramotor and it has been going on for about 18 months. I bought a new parajet from Lee Scott of High Adventure Paragliding. Although Lee Scott and team at Parajet repaired the motor or replace parts where necessary, the paramotor that I had was sapping my will to continue in the sport. Lee contacted Parajet, articulated my plight, and it was resolved to swap the parajet I have with a completely new unit.
I can’t explain adequately just how impressed I am with Lee Scott and Parajet. In my opinion it is more than worth it to buy from a distributor who is prepared to back the products they sell as well as someone who is prepared to go back to manufacturers to argue your case when issues arise. It is equally impressive and reassuring that the manufacturer will stand so steadfastly behind their product and is prepared to back their distributors in resolving issues. I would have no hesitation in recommending anyone to Lee Scott. His after sales support is nothing short of remarkable. Regardless of what issues I’ve had with Parajet, there is a great deal of comfort in knowing that Parajet will back their product to the hilt and will not leave you in the lurch when things don’t go as planned. I would like to publically thank Lee Scott for his amazing customer service and thank Jim and the team at Parajet for the stead fast support of their paramotor and understanding.
Grant Cassar
VP Pico Club Inc
January 2010
Hi Lee I Posted a note on the Northern Beaches Forum as promised for others to see what they missed. Copy below in case you are not registered to the forum. Cheers Tony Nelson (Epping)
Great flying in Laurieton on the Mid North Coast this past week. Always a warm welcome by Lee Scott at High Adventure. It is a great help in the mornings to get his local knowledge and tips for the day on where the best flying conditions will be to maximise your flights. I managed to fly 5 different sites both coastal and inland, with one epic day from Middle Brother mountain enabling us to fly up close to Port Macquarie. Any experienced XC pilots knowing the area would have made excellent distance with the clouds streeting all the way with base at over 6000ft. Flew with a group of Japanese pilots from Middle Brother SW launch many of who flew their personal best XC flights up towards Port Macquarie. I personally made it easily to land on the beach at Lake Cathie (pronounced by the locals as Cateye) for an easy retrieval. For those that have not been before or not been up there for a while you will notice that the National parks have done a great job of improving the launch at the SW Middle Brother launch. When holiday time is short and weather unpredictable, Laurieton has always been a favourite flying spot of mine as there are so many flying options within a short distance and plenty of places to stay, including Pilot accommodation at High Adventure. There is also plenty to do if there is a non-flying day. Highly recommended. Have fun and safe flying.
Tony Nelson
Sydney
December 2009
My recent nine day course followed a free weekend try-out. In both cases the staff of High Adventure did their utmost to ensure safety and enjoyment for all participants. The accommodation provided is convenient and comfortable.
We, the students, were given all consideration for any memory lapses if failing to follow instructors advice (and of course this happen to me frequently). I found that after about seven days things started to gel and the confusion of all those strings going to the wing became an organised set of risers and lines, un-snagged and neatly in the right place. The instructors’ patience and repeated corrections had paid off!
Safety was the paramount objective of the Chief Pilot and Instructor. At every site we attended (and there were many), before telling us to set up our equipment, he looked at the site features, including ground and wind as well as any weather changes which may have been brewing. If for some reason the site was not suitable, we all bundled back into the Delica 4WD and went off, to another site where the conditions were suitable for beginners. Otherwise we returned to home base for groundhandling or theory.
I give Lee and all of his part time instructors a big tick in all areas:
a. Ensuring that motivation was kept high, by keeping us safely within the limits of our developing skills and showing us through the initial tandem flight what joy can be experienced in this sport.
b. By showing us the practical aspects of flying from many different sites on the ocean headlands and the hills and peaks further inland.
c. By developing our knowledge of the theory of flying paragliders in a logical and progressive manner.
By the way, I am now on my way towards my 73rd birthday. It shows what you can do if you try, (and have the right help).
I will be going back to High Adventure to improve and enjoy more of the Laurieton air.
Mr. Howard K
Brisbane
December 09
Hi Lee,
I just wanted to say thank you for a truly fantastic 9 days paragliding. I didn't get a chance to thank you in person before we left on Sunday.
I could not be happier with the outcome of the course, and I know I definitely want to pursue paragliding. I'm in the process of glider shopping, and I'm sure you'll be seeing more of me and Tom in the near future.
The time spent there was so rewarding, and now all I can think about is flying again. You are a very good paragliding teacher, and I'm very happy I chose to learn with High Adventure.
Many thanks again, to you, and to all the High Adventure team!! Until the next flight
Emma
Sydney
October 09
Hi Lee,
we would like to thank you very much for the free weekend course on 17th and 18th of October. We had a wonderful time. We both enjoyed all the activities, training hill, tandem flight and call us crazy but we absolutely loved ground handling :o)
Big thanks to all your instructors, Mad, Chris and Steve!!!
Hope to see you guys soon again during the 9 days course.
Martin & Hanka
August 2009
Hi Lee,
Just had an opportunity to try my new wing yesterday in a lovely wintery 9-10kn NE at Long Reef. May I say how easy it was to kite, no tendency to overshoot whatsoever, very stable and responsive in the air, feeling heavy in the wing but without sinking, and flying higher than everyone else scratching the hill with their 1-2 wings. Thanks for the advice this is a great wing and a huge improvement over the old one. Hope you are having a lovely time in Bali, wish I was there, hopefully next year.
Cheers
Georges
June 2009
Hi Lee,
I firstly wanted to thank you (and also Chris and Dave) for an absolutely fantastic weekend we had on the 11th and 12th. Obviously the weather on Saturday helped but also the great bunch of people made it a great experience.
Annette was delighted with the tandem flights with Chris and the very slight breeze on Sunday and her 2 seconds in the air have whetted her appetite and she says maybe next year in Bali she might take a course.
As for me I am super keen and can’t wait to get to Bali so I can get in the air again.
I think I have everything organised.
Gary Nelson
Shell Harbour
April 09
Hi Lee,
Just wanted to thank you for holding the free 2-day introduction course to gliding. My main concern about taking the introduction course was that I would overly enjoy it and hence need to find money somewhere to go on the long course.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself and one day I hope to get enough funds together to learn to fly & then fly with my dad and your guys off North Brother and Bonny's etc.
Many thanks to you all for the opportunity!
Pascale Sturzenegger
Feb 2009
By the way Lee,
Thought you might like to know that you are turning out some good novice pilots. It has been noted down here that Leigh and I have been taught well. Yesterday I was told that I put other novice pilots to shame -and I have seen a couple of dodgy ones who couldn't even get off the ground. So there's a feather in your cap!
Penny
Victoria
December 08
Hi Lee,
The free two dayer was a fantastic experience and it was great to see how impressively you guys operate.
Your group is my first choice to learn with, logistics such as leave availability, wife, family etc will determine when I next return.
I'll monitor your home page.
Thanks for your efforts and the great experience.
Antony Cameron
November 08
G'Day Lee.
Thanks for the excellent tuition.You can be a tough bastard at times, but fair. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, people say. Well, the first bite was at Indian Head on Sunday 9th with Chris, an excellent assistant. The cream was Wednesday 12th at Katabunda and later at Nth Brother at 2500 foot cloud base! Amazing day!!
Thanks again
Andrew
October 2008
Thanks Lee,
Should all go well for me and paragliding, one of my local fly zones would be Flinders about 1 1/2 hours from Melbourne CBD but only 25 minutes from my home in Frankston.
Two weekends ago I watched them flying there on a S.E. wind. It's a novice rated launch site but has a lot going for it.
I talked to 5 different pilots and 4 of them had all done their course with you. You probably know them. Also an Asian guy who got his licence with you last December. Couple of others but don't know their names etc.
Eric Olerhead
Melbourne
October 2008
Dear High Adventure
I would just like to once again say thank you for all your help and advice and getting me off the hill. I also thought it was fantastic the way you spent time helping other pilots and offering advice through the two way.
I thought you were a very professional operator and will have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone.
I’m at Manilla and it’s blown out but may come on Sat?????
But we might take off and try and make Bright for the comp.
Anyway thanks for the help I really appreciated it and it was great to know someone was watching out for me.
Ps You've got a touch of paradise there.
Galvo
Perth WA
Galvo
Perth WA
October 2008
Hi Lee,
I just got back from the 2 day intro course. It was a pleasure to meet everyone. What a nice bunch of people....Your accommodation is great and I extend a special thanks to Tony and Frank for helping me out as well.
I am really keen to book into the 10 day training course asap. Can I reserve a spot in the course beginning early December?...
Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you
and hoping Danny and Dale are keeping their eyes forward and their hands up and are flying high,
Julie Hounslow
Julie Hounslow
September 2008
I would like to enroll in the next available course –
What I need is a place I can easily return to finish the training I started at another location. I like the idea of getting lots of coastal training and not having to go straight from the beginner's slope to the top of a mountain, which was no fun.
I live only a few minutes walk from a good flying site in Sydney, so I am looking forward to doing lots of flying there.
Could I have a dvd please?
Is there anything else I need to know? (I already know that flying is great).
Pete
Sydney
August 2008
Hi Lee,
I am not sure if you are back from Bali yet or not. If you are still over there enjoy the sun and warm!!
Hope the rest of the flying weather was good for all of you.
You did a great job in Bali with everyone and your organization was fabulous!! Congratulations as I am sure this is not an easy thing to do. It was very nice to meet everyone and spend some time with you all.
Enjoy the rest of the trip if you are still over there and I look forward to hearing from you.
Tracey
Byron Bay
July 2008
I just wanted to thank you, and the all of the other instructors (Steve, Chris, Madison, Frank etc) for all of the effort that you put into the 2 day intro course in June. I had an incredible time (both in the air and on the ground), and cannot wait to come back and do more!
Sheree Osborne
Brisbane
July 08
Thank you Lee & your team for a great 2 days on the 27th & 28th of June. This is what great memories are made of. It was a breath of fresh air to my life. Could you please book me in for the Licence Course on the 6th of October 2008 & send out all the paperwork I need to fill in.
Shane Harn
Port Macquarie, NSW
April 08
Lee
We would like to thank you and your team for a great experience on the Free course on Saturday. The entire Ness family and friends came away with expectations well exceeded. We also have a couple of friends who are wishing they had been there. There are 8 of us that would like to do the full license course.
Brian Ness
Hunter Valley Newcastle
March 2008
Hey Lee,
I could see you were pretty busy and keen to go flying. You seem to juggle many balls in the air and I don't know how you do it.
I really enjoyed the course (despite my fear) and will be back to your part of the world for a fly sometime soon.
I thought the course was worth every cent, so I'll be referring all my keen friends and family your way.
Have fun over Easter.
Thanks again to you and Chris,
Inga
Cairns Far Nth QLD
March 2008
Lee and Chris
Thanks for the free intro course (February 1). It was great to get a first real flight so quickly. It was a convincing demonstration of how paragliding can considerably expand the flying window of opportunity when combined with hang gliding.
David
Professor Newcastle University
FEB 2008
Hi Lee
Thanks for the awesome weekend, cant believe you got everyone off the hills on the 2 day free course.... how cool!. Just wondering if Evan and I could get in for the 21st Easter course, if so write us down "please". Also let me know if you need deposits or anything like that. Oh also that DVD we were watching there, is there any chance of getting a copy of it or something similar? (it was the good one with the Team Pilots doing lots of thermaling)
James
