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Blimey, that made me feel anxious just watching him!

Good luck with that!

I bought one of the big red 2-stroke mixing containers and you PM me you can have it for the cost of the postage if you want but in my opinion you would be wasting your money as it's hard to get the levels right, the caps arent particularly leak proof and there is no spout for it. I've gone back to my 20L metal jerry can that I got from machine mart and 100ml measuring cyclinder that I got from the brewing section in Wilkinson for not too much money. Just my experience, others might have had better luck with mixing bottles. If you are going to refuel at a petrol station on a cross country I like PeteB's idea for baby bottles for taking a measured amount of 2-stroke oil. Best regards, Ian.

Don't you just love it when someone pops up and their first 4 posts are plugging their products??? Yeah nice colour scheme for the wing and the motors look good too but shame you couldn't have come on here and introduced yourself first! Ian.

Hello Lee What engine have you got and why does it need replacing?

Neilzy has arranged an Essex Fly-in for the last weekend in June. http://www.paramotorclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6089&hilit=essex+flyin Lots of people attending, including myself. Best regards, Ian.

Hi Chris and welcome to the Kent corner of the PMC! There are a few of us who fly around here and you will be very welcome to join us. If you get in touch once you've moved we can arrange a fly! Best regards, Ian.

Is that a petrol strimmer throttle in the picture??? Count me in the list of people who are seriously looking at building their own GX200 type 4-stroke motor. Thinking I could remove the low powered solo 210 from my 130 size walkerjet and graft the 4-stroke in. Or maybe I should just get in touch with Freshbreeze and buy a bigger head, tuned exhaust and beefier prop? Jock - I've been looking at the Bailey (reduction and exhaust) and GX160parts.co.uk (engine/carb mods) web sites. Are the Loncin and Wiltecs identical in layout and design to the original Honda GX200 so that parts designed to fit the Honda will bolt straight on? I'm assuming that because you are recommending a wiltec engine for your reduction drive that there are differences that we need to watch out for? Thanks, Ian.

I'll give you 50 quid for it!

Awesome pictures! The scenery is spectacular but the one that really got my attention was number 12 which made me feel unusually and surprisingly vulnerable! Is this just me??? Best regards, Ian.

Thanks for the clarification Mike. Just to confirm - Please do not connect the Li-Pol batteries from Simon W's link into the onboard charging system as Li-Pols are very fussy about their charging and can catch fire if incorrectly charged! I am at the very early stage of setting up a dealership in the UK for Shorai and other brands of Lithium iron phosphate batteries (not ion as I mistakenly previously posted!). Shorai stock over here is a bit of an issue due to the earthquake in Japan and the exponential growth in interest but they are due in the next few weeks. Lithium iron batteries can be directly substituted in place of the existing lead acid batteries without modifying the charging system. They have many additional benefits over lead acid, including - - Much less weight (1/3 of the weight for twice the amp hour and cranking capacity) - Much lower self discharge so wont go flat between flights - Higher cranking voltage so a faster crank and easier start - Will not leak! They are however quite a bit more expensive. The replacement for the YT4L-BS as used in Parajet is the LFX07L2-BS12 http://www.shoraipower.com/p-146-lfx07l2-bs12.aspx This compares as follows - YT4L-BS.............3 Amp Hours......30 Cold cranking Amps.......1.45Kg.......114mm(L) x 71mm(W) x 86mm(H) LFX07L2-BS12......7 Amp Hours.....102 Cold cranking Amps......0.46Kg.......113mm(L) x 58mm(W) x 89mm(H) Alan - Shorai currently make 2 box sizes and both are thicker than your 51mm wide battery, so perhaps one of these might be a better fit? http://www.coreracing.co.uk/superb.php I've been waiting for this technology to mature and although it's early days yet, it seems like it's finally here! Best regards, Ian.

Thanks. I'm looking at importing these - http://www.shoraipower.com/ Best regards, Ian.

Very interesting, can I ask where you got it and the price? I'm very likely to add lithium iron batteries into my existing lead acid battery portfolio and so this is very relavant to me. Will then have them in stock in the UK ready for next day delivery or same day collection. Cheers, Ian.

Yes, I'm biased but would say that a light paramotor with a floaty wing and as little kit as possible would probably one of the best methods of flying in that kind of environment due to it keeping the weight off of your legs for the longest time possible. That said, I don't know that I would want to be running over rocky, bumpy, scrubby ground on a launch run. A broken ankle or propellor in a remote location would be pretty inconvenient! But then it depends whether the risk outweighs the reward and that is a question which only an you can answer as everyones risk tolerance, capability and experience is different. It would definately be worth you getting into paramotoring for paramotoring sake as it is such an awesome sport, with a view to taking it into the back country if and when you feel confident to do that. Ian.

Hello and welcome. You probably already know this so apologies if I come across as patronising but if you google "vol bivouac paramotor" you will find loads of blogs, photos and websites for people who do just this! That said you have definately come to the right place for friendly advice on all things paramotor though. I must admit that flying and camping would be an amazing way to see your fantastic scenery. Take care Ian.

That is like sooooo irresponsible of you to post that video! You are inciting people to get drunk and jump off of bridges flouting the law. .........joking! Now looking in ebay for a parachute rig!!!

It was in this thread - http://www.paramotorclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6129

Thanks Woody. Had previously seen this but hadn't properly taken it in before. All very clear now! Although perhaps unsurprising I haven't been trying to force any non-existant right of way over planes and helis!!! Best regards, Ian.

I agree with everything else apart from the give way to everything bit. I thought we were under the same exemption as gliders which have right of way over other powered aircraft like planes and helicopters but we must give way to balloons and airships? Ian.

Cheers Pete. Yeah, already got my eye on Wednesday. Fingers crossed!

Wish this bloody wind would calm down...........

Hi Alex and a warm welcome to the PMC. I'm Ian, 85kg from Kent (just kidding!) You have definately come to the right sport to gain the perspectives and experiences that you seek, and to the right forum to find out about the most accessable and personable form of aviation available. Everyone here will happily answers any questions which you may have, but the first thing to do and the safest way into the air from personal experience is to find a local trusted instructor who will safely guide you through from total newbie to experienced pilot. Once again, welcome to our happy clan! Best regards, Ian.

Nice one! I like the contrast in perspective between being on the ground looking up and being in the air looking down. Most people will never get that priviledged experience. Interesting that you look closer from the ground than the ground looks from you! Probably down to a decent zoom on the ground? Plus you are the sole focus from the ground whereas you can see the whole panorama from up there. Good work

Nice one - Optimate is a good bit of kit!

Hi Mike. Long time, no speak - How you doing??? Definately up for the Essex one in June now that I have a replacement steed! Hopefully getting my first flight on the walkerjet tomorrow evening at Detling with Andy if the weather plays ball. Fancy coming along, I'm sure Andy wouldn't mind?