alan_k
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I notice you have both A and A' in your hand for launch. Try just having the A (the centre A lines) in you hand,the launch should be easier. Split A's were developed for this reason.
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Glad you are OK Rich, we will have to start a club for those that have crashed into a fence (I have). For being clots to do so perhaps it could be called the Cloture Club. Good on the TIG welding.
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There is a shed load of research and development going into alternative battery technologies atm. I am sure the greater energy density will come, but don't hold your breath (for longer than 20 minutes ).
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I do have horses in the next field but they are used to aerial noise as I am just on the ATZ boundary. As Mark says avoid all horses where you don't know the temperament. Also if you see an exercise yard give that a wide berth, 500 feet minimum then there is no comeback.
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As an addition to Mark's post, don't fly near sheep in lambing season, that pisses the farmer's off big time.
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Always a difficult time. It has to be the landowner that gives permission (by law), unfortunately a lot of farmers are tenants. I think it helps if you have a picture of what PPG is about, or a short video on your phone. Stress that the activity causes no damage to the field and that you will not fly near livestock. If the farmer doesn't know what PPG is you can describe it as powered paragliding, most people know of paragliding.
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Excellent news to have a dedicated and passionate dealer, very best wishes for your success.
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500 feet isn't close, 250 feet from two military jets on climbout is close! (They weren't notified in the area, I checked before hand). Keep a good lookout, you did see it so that's good.
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If you haven't already please replace those damaged lines, even if you suspect it is only the sheathing that is damaged.
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Bailey Aviation -still a thing?
alan_k replied to Capotec2015's topic in General paramotor discussion
Just to add some real world figures to newer Bailey machines. The V5 Classic (4 quarters cage) is 28.5kg dry. Don't know if the V5S on the Bailey Superlight chassis is any lighter, it could be. I swapped the V5 motor onto a Parajet Zenith frame and the dry weight came out at .. 28.5kg. -
'Older than you think' G8NLF is going back a bit, I'm a G6 and love PPG. Welcome to the club Matt.
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Excellent tale Stu The same check everything and fly with regard to the conditions approach as myself. Great to hear you have got up after a loooong break.
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Well done on the weight loss Matt, I shall be down in Cornwall on the 12th April.
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Flights over SSSIs and nature reserves
alan_k replied to Jackson Sage's topic in General paramotor discussion
Good response Mark. Not being on airspace maps really doesn't help the situation. The mention of hides has sparked an idea, Jackson could you put large 'Bird Sancuary' signs on top of all the hides. Would need to be large to be seen at height. -
Fancy another wing for the end of lockdown? Fully serviced with good condition report, make me an offer..
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Not paramotor specific but free. EasyVFR Basic https://www.pocketfms.com/EasyVFRBasicUKHelp/Tutorial/index.asp
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If anyone is after a 24 I have one for sale.
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Minor point possibly, why is the arc of the propeller so much higher than the top of the frame?
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See this
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Dudek Report'air produced 09/2016. 97 hours, no repairs, just serviced via The Loft with Good Condition report. All bags, speed bar and accessories. 95-130 kg. SOLD, located in West Midlands
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Hope it all goes well Andy, there's always another time
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I understand your concerns on paramotor design as a newbie. However I used a Fresh Breeze motor for many years and never had any issue with chaffing netting line, that just isn't a problem. In 13 years of flying I have only had one rubber mount start to split, that was picked up in preflight inspection.
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Hi Angelo and welcome. Chilly is so right when he says paramotoring will change your life. I have been flying for 13 years and still love it as much as I did at the start, perhaps even more so. I hope you can get lots of flights and experience in before your planned adventure, that will give you confidence when you're flying. looking forward to sharing the journey with you.
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The maximum stress is almost certainly on take off, when maximum effort is required. During flying the physical demands are very small, you are in effect sitting in a chair just using your arms to pull on brake handles. You will find that the most tiring phase will be when you start ground handling the wing, it gets easier as your muscle memory and technique improve. Once experienced the energy requirement is relatively small, that's how long term pilots make it look easy.
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Hi Russell, welcome to the PMC. You could start by checking wing manufacturers websites, like this one https://www.dudek.eu/en/tests/
