alan_k

Thanks v23nb for showing the error in my weighs ( oooh I shouldn't do that). I had forgotten that some weight had been added when I got my new cage. The old one was less substantial. I have re-weighed and cage, motor, harness and 4 litres of fuel come in at 33.2Kg. To all newbies out there it really does get easier as your technique improves, I hadn't noticed any problem with a little more weight on board. Forward launches do get easy also. Just be absolutely commited to the launch, if a 72 year old can do it, so can you. Safe flying, Alan Fresh Breeze Airboss, Trekking Civic 2

Ooh that's heavy. With all my kit on, cage , motor, 6 litres (fuel, not motor ), boots, flying attire, helmet and radio gear I am only adding 30Kg to my body weight. Safe flying, Alan Fresh Breeze Airboss, Trekking Civic 2

That's why I always try to fly when there isn't a lot of wind! I do have a slow wing as well which doesn't help. Safe flying, Alan Fresh Breeze Airboss, Trekking Civic 2

Hi all, I have to agree with SLiM particularly about the output power used. I have talked from Mount Snowdon to the West Midlands on 0.1 watt output! Radio goes a long way when there is nothing in the way, i.e. airborne. Use the lowest power setting on your radio and NO profanity. Safe flying, Alan ------------- Fresh Breeze Airboss, Trekking Civic 2

Hi guys, Thanks for the welcome. I do love the good natured pi** take on this site and the underlying safety ethos. I do fly as well, I'm up to 12 hours airtime now, just had a short flight this afternoon (sorry guys if you're grounded due to the weather over there) but the vis wasn't too good. However the previous flight did end in a fence landing, not recommended! If I learnt anything from that, it is to do a go around first to check the conditions, the wind had picked up from when I took off and I didn't really pay too much attention to the wind sock, doh. I then ran out of field ( the motor was off) and collided with the fence. Heh ho. Alan Fresh Breeze Airboss, Trekking Civic 2

If anyone needs technical info on radios I am your man. I am a radio amateur who also does amateur television. I can't wait for the wisecracks. Alan K