Tristam started flying in 1991 and owned 1 of the largest Paragliding Schools in South Africa, he instructed full-time in Paragliding, Powered Paragliding and Prara-Trikes. Tristam was extremely passionate about his sport. His enthusiasm has encouraged hundreds of people to take to the sky. For many people it changed their lives and inspired them to become pilots, for others it was an experience that they will never forget. Tristam was a spiritual person who made everyone feel good about themselves. He will be greatly missed.