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    Tow Bar Rack

    in Other

    Posted

    I would quite like the functionality of a van that would take the motor in fully assembled form, but I can't justify the expense over a family motor. So for me, the best compromise is the rack (Thule in my case, YMMV). Teamed up with a roof box, the Mav can be all but empty, but still have all my kit on board.

    Phil

    I've been drooling over a VW Caravelle. A friend of mine has one and as you say Phil it swallows the paramotor whole and the seats fold down so he can sleep in it as well. Just need to get mi hands on about £10k to get a half decent one that hasn't been around the world a few times.

    Tow Bar Rack

    in Other

    Posted

    Great news. Thanks Stuart. It would be excellent if this could work for me, because it would save me getting a tow hook (€350 in Spain :shock: ) and a carrier.

    Look forward to seeing your set up. Could you possibly email them to me as well : posnermail@gmail.com

    Cheers

    Dan

    Tow Bar Rack

    in Other

    Posted

    When i put the paramotor in the car, the smell of petrol is always an issue with the wife whether it's actually there or not.

    Do what I do with my Audi A4 Estate-

    Small square of carpet hooked over the front of the paramotor.

    A rachet strap passed around the hinges of the tailgate and though the frame at the top of the harness.

    Rachet the paramotor up onto the back of the car and your ready to go in 2mins. When you arrive, release the rachet and its back on the ground ready to fly in 10seconds (much quicker than any other method). :D

    Stuart.

    Hi Stuart.

    Not quite sure what you mean, but I'm interested to understand. Do you have any pictures of your paramotor attached to the car using this method, or if not, any chance you could take a couple next time you go flying?

    Just bought a 12 year old Honda CR-V from a client of mine who has had it since virtually new. 150k but full service history. £1500. So, it's either going in the back in pieces, or on the back, whole.

    Many thanks

    Dan

    Tow Bar Rack

    in Other

    Posted

    I'm struggling to decide on a transport method.

    I've been entertaining the idea of a small cheap van, but that still won't swallow my 1400 Pap without dismantling. I've looked at a Renault Espace Grand, a Ford Galaxy, Berlingo, Doblo, Kangoo Trekka etc etc, all too small to take the motor whole. Currently looking at Nissan Navara pick-up (Delmobile) and even a Volkswagan Transporter, although I can't really afford it.

    I haven't got my Pap yet, so I think I'm going to try the dismantling method to see how long it takes and how much wear and tear it puts on the frame etc. Also how long it takes for the smell of petrol to dissipate (family car).

    Anyone got a 3 part frame Pap that can enlighten me?

    Based on other posts, I'm rapidly going off the rear carrier option.

    Grateful for the comments chaps

    Cheers

    Dan

    Tow Bar Rack

    in Other

    Posted

    I have a tow bar rack but find that the paramotor collects dust on the back of the car and it gets everywhere because its the fine dust that floats up the back of the car. Ive now got a medium round garden table cover that I plan to tie it arround the cage. got it today.

    Not used it yet so not sure how good it is but my brother in-law has the same and it seems to work.

    Hi Whitters

    How did you get on with the table cover? Does it work?

    Cheers

    Dan

    Tow Bar Rack

    in Other

    Posted · Edited by Guest

    I've got one of these: http://www.bak-rak.com/ I think it is stronger than the Thule and cheaper. There are photos of it carrying my motor in my album. I've comfortably loaded it with 3 bikes, a paramotor and 2 suitcases and driven several hundred miles with no problems at all.

    Hi SLiM

    Thinking of getting a Bak-Rak and I've just been looking at your photos of your kit attached to the Bak-Rak. I was wondering what method you use to secure your paramotor to the rack when travelling.

    Thanks

    Dan

    My new Revolution 24

    in Wings. 'Paramotor wings'

    Posted

    Hi Matt.

    I'm waiting for my new Revo 26 and Pap PA125 1400 (I'm 6'1", 83kg) Hopefully should be with me in the next month, ready for summer). Reading your post just makes me even more excited :D

    Living down the road from Pap, I'm going in to watch him build it and hopefully learn something about maintaining it :|

    Here's to a nice summer with plenty of flying 8)

    Cheers

    Dan

    When is a wing a dangerous wing?

    in General paramotor discussion

    Posted

    This is probably going to be quite controvertial, but I'm interested in hearing opinions about wing safety.

    I have an old Symphony wing, I think they were sold with the old DK Whisper about a decade ago. I'm considering using it whilst I wait for my Revo2

    It's my first wing and studying it, it appears that paraglider wings are, dare I say, almost over engineered. Each line seems capable of carrying my whole weight, the rip stop fabric seems incredibly un-stressed (per sq inch). I know that porosity is a big issue with older wings, but I'm assuming that if the material is still fairly crispy, indicating that it hasn't been used much or exposed to UV too much, that it is probably ok.

    My dilema is that I am not sure if I should send the wing off for checking. I live in Spain and just the shipping would be expensive. I contacted a Spanish equivelent to the loft and he immediately said if it's old, bin it, don't waste your money :shock:

    I'm sure that having read that last line, you are already typing your automated response along the lines of:

    Don't be so stupid, get it sent off, it's your lfe you're gambling with, it's only a few quid... etc etc.

    You are probably right, but I am sure that there are quite a few old wings being flown that haven't been tested and I've been trying to find reports of paramotoring accidents caused by wing failure, the sort of failure that would fit into this category ie fabric tearing apart, lines snapping causing loss of control etc. I haven't been able to find any. All the accidents I've been reading about seem to have occurred due to pilot error/miscalculation. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place (AAIB reports).

    If the lines have stretched or porosity was a problem, would this show up during ground handling? My wing pops up over my head evenly and is happy to sit there.

    Anyway, I'm ready for my ear bashing :|

    Cheers

    Dan

    Paramania REVO2

    in Wings. 'Paramotor wings'

    Posted

    I'll give as much feedback as I can. However, this is going to be my first wing, so I haven't got much to compare against (although I learned on a Revo).

    I'm just hoping that they really do roll it out in May. I think the Fusion was around 8 months late...?

    Also ordered my Pap PA125 at the same time.

    Now I just need to tell the missus :wink:, and figure out where the dosh is going to come from.

    Sometimes you just have to 'do' without doing too much thinking.

    Better to beg for forgiveness afterwards than ask for permission before :wink:

    Wings and power consumption

    in Wings. 'Paramotor wings'

    Posted

    Great idea.

    I for one would love to have this info.

    I wish we could carry out more up to date comparison tests.

    It's times like this where I miss being in the UK 'cause I'd love to help out on something like this.

    D'you fancy bringing it all over to Marbella and doing it over here 8):wink:

    Good man for stepping forward :D

    Cheers

    Dan

    Fancy a Blackbird?

    in Off topic.

    Posted

    Hi Chaps

    I have my Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird on Ebay at the moment, finishing tomorrow night (Sunday)

    If you are interested or know anyone that might be interested, pm me, or have a bid :D

    You will need to find a few minutes to read through it, because it's become a bit of a blog. I really do believe in giving as much information as possible.

    As you will see from the auction, it is a minter.

    The proceeds of my beautiful, complexed, 1100cc, fuel injected superbike will be spent on a 125cc 2 stoke engine paramotor, almost pound for pound, and that's without the wing :!:

    There is definitely something wrong with this picture :?

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CBR-1100-BLACKBIRD-X-5-2005-05-reg_W0QQitemZ140390932949QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycles?hash=item20aff3a1d5

    Cheers

    Dan

    And then…. the fan stopped.

    in General paramotor discussion

    Posted

    Hi Alan

    That's an interesting read. Thanks for posting it.

    I'd guess that that wire would have been pretty close to breaking point before the flight.

    The main lesson that I will take away from your experience is the extent of the preflight checks that need to be done, especially things that will turn your two stroke into a no stroke :D

    It really is a good thing when real situations that you walk away from occur, because a) we all get to learn from them and b) It heightens your awareness to the possible consequences of what we are doing. The more reliable our kit becomes, the more complacent we tend to get.

    Nice one Alan, glad your safe.

    Dan

    Hairdresser's helicoptor

    in Off topic.

    Posted

    looks good fun but wonder if you can auto rotate if the motor stops. The tail rotor seems quite slow but obviously doing its job??

    Mike

    i could see 3 of these bolting onto my macro prop and water in the fuel tank...now theres a weight reduction.... and a serious thought!

    Would need to do something with the endurance. Don't fancy the idea of carrying 60 litres of anything.

    Definitely worth thinking about though :|

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