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https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/car-dashboard/id343821211?mt=8 As I said, its basic and will not be for everyone, but it saves me taking a gps and my iPhone

For me, much of my flying doesn't involve the need for a map (when I do I need sat maps, but that's another topic). If lost, look for the sea. It's a giveaway. I've been using MotionX for a while and it's a very comprehensive app....too comprehensive. I wanted an app that just gave me 4 things: Speed, Altitude, Time moving (for fuel purposes) and time of day. I wanted it to be really clear in the brightest conditions. Great news, I finally found it, and it's free with no annoying ads It's called Dashboard. I have white on black, but you can customise the colours (background and text). Wicked!

At the moment the engine is running (PWK )with jets: slow 38 and 140 main. It seems to be ok with this setting. One of the guys here has been to 5000 metres on this setting. Testing with Walbro also seems to be OK, although it runs hotter (290 at one point). The engine is also harder to start with a Walbro. If it's switched of during flight for more than 10 minutes it's difficult to restart. Vapour lock suspected due to heat transfer from engine to carb. Flash starter takes some getting used to as you don't get the same 'feel' as a normal pull starter. Still not actually purchased my Thor yet. All this is from tests at the PAP factory. More than a little disappointed with Polini at this stage. All of this stuff should all have been sorted out pre-production. Also, they aren't helping out at all with sorting their carb issues. I'm still 50/50 on which carb to have fitted to my unit. I'm definitely going to struggle selling my PA125. Its been so reliable. No issues in 150hrs, although I do have it serviced every 25hrs. Dan

There are worse things that can happen to you than dying. Doesn't bare thinking about, and it always seems to happen to people who really know how to live life ie Christopher Reeve

Will it do exactly as above, with satelite imagery?

V Cool. Is it sprayed or wrapped?

I don't think the Tornado pilot realised the danger he was in. You could easily have locked onto him, and he wouldn't have known anything about it until it was too late. All things considered, I think he had a lucky escape. Dan

Does anyone fly with an iPad on a flight deck? If you do, how are you mounting it. I'm trying to achieve the following: I want a Google Earth style satellite image, with the ability to download sections, so no internet required, showing my current position, but be able to place a waypoint to exactly where I need to go. Ideally with a 'go to' feature giving me ETA and distance. Does anyone know if this software exists for an iPad? Thanks Dan

Thank you so much for this comparison. It's a GEM for me! The financial difference between the two I think will be the deciding factor. Once I've paid for my PAP Thor 200. Cheers Dan

Not too bothered about throwing the thing around, 'cause normally I just end up throwing my dinner around as well....can carrot break a prop? Really bothered about rock solid flight and great glide ratio. Opinions only from those that have knowledge of both, not those that own one and love it. ps, I am able to get a speedster at very low cost, so the Nuc would need to be plenty better. Thanks Dan

Cheers Dave, that's really useful, and interesting because that's how I launch my Revo2 I'm due a change and the Nuc sounds perfect for me, but I want to wait to see how the GTX is reviewed. Dan

Just a quickie about your new baby. Did you get it with a Walbro carb? If so, at some point could you let me know your fuel consumption and your overall weight. Cheers Dan

Wicked Look forward to the video. Keep your wits about you. Dan

Luke, how can you say that the Nuc is the most stable wing out there if you haven't flown a Revo 2? Dan

I'd love to try one, but unlikely out here. Can I just ask, in what way is the launch technique different on the Nuc? I've only ever flown a Revo and I semi-power launch every time, and it is a doddle. Virtually 100% success, unless of course you're standing on the lines, like I did the other day

Absolutely +1

I sold my Revo 2 to buy a Nucleon, the biggest differance I noticed straight away was how much throttle I needed in flight, the revo needed around three quarter throttle to stay in level flight with the trimmers on take off position. The nuc on the other hand needs barely more than tickover when flying with the trimmers in the same position, I was using a fair bit of fuel on the revo, I dont use no where near the same on the nuc. its a bit different to launch, the revo is quite easy where as the nuc requires a different techniuqe but once mastered its a doddle. I found both wings to be very stable with trimmers out, both feel nice and solid. The higher performance of the nuc is apparent as soon as you start flying it, it just seems to carve through the air so much better, with the nuc you just have to pint it where you want to go and you are there, where the revo would wollow a bit the nuc just goes. The nucs trimmers are a bit fussy but again once you are used to them they are not a problem. The differance in glide rate is huge, once you let off the throttle the revo would loose hieght quick, but the nuc just keeps going, I got caught out on my first flight on the nuc and nearly went straight through the gate ata the end of the field and off into the distance. I love the nuc and it gives me everything I want from a wing at this point, the only thing I may change it for is the new GTX, but I am waiting to see some reviews on that before I make a move. The revo2 is a good first wing if you have never flown before, however if you are coming from a background in paragliding you may be a bit dissapointed with its performance and the nuc may suit you better. Nice review, very helpful. Thanks Dan

Advancing years + Too many nil wind forward launches = Groin hernia Hope you mend quickly and without incident. Dan

Enjoyed that. Thanks for posting Pete.

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Great stuff! Timings a bit crap though, bonfire night was just a few weeks ago. Doh!

Some of the stories on this accident report site are just hilarious. Not the accidents, just the way they are written up... "In trying to control the oscillation, he pulled the brakes while adding power and the wing moved backwards, then overshot forward quickly and went into a full frontal collapse. Rosso started a free fall down from a height of about 50ft ("5 stories" he estimated). At first, he got an adrenalin rush and felt very happy. Then, as he realized that this will end badly, he started praying to stay alive. He hit the ground in an upright position, his legs, then the cage and his spine, absorbing the impact. He looked down and saw his left leg broken into a "figure 4"

Wicked! Thanks for that Notch.

Stuart, what sort of consumption are you getting with the Walbro? I heard it's a lot higher than the PWK

Can anyone with a Polini Thor 200 share any insight into whether they have been able to find the correct carb jet settings. Unit ships with 52 low and 144 high. I have reduces to 38 and 142 respectively. Needle in the middle, as shipped. Airscrew 1 turn Even with this reduction, it's running so rich on idle that it stops. Will achieve 7400rpm up to around 5000ft, but very quickly dies off due to rich mixture. At 7000ft I could only achieve 6300rpm and hugely reduced power. Spark plug checked and very dark, although semi idle all the way down from 7000ft would or could cause this. Will try 140 jet, but nervous about moving so far from manufacturers recs. Interested to know other Polini Thor users settings. Cheers Dan