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    Polini Thor 250cc water cooled.

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    Might be a bit heavy for foot launched (18kg, plus rad + chassis + Fuel!) but looks like an ideal motor for trikes and SSDR 8)

    I wonder if Polini will start looking at the other end of the market and make an even lighter (but powerful) compact unit for the PG crowd?

    Parajet Zenith

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    Lets get real on pricing here, you can get the Bulldog with Moster engine, 24kg all up for £4295.

    I know what I would be buying :D

    Cheers,

    Alan

    But it is a work of art though :shock:

    Look at that tank handle... over engineering at its finest! But what a thing to have at the fly-in's with all the ooh's and aaah's you are going to receive from your fellow aviators :mrgreen:

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    Parajet Zenith

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    Ok - less of the hype and internet plugging 8)

    25kg auw with the Polini 100

    28kg auw with the Polini 200! and 80kg of static thrust (not 95!)

    My all stainless steel welded PM is 26kg auw with a Polini 100, so maybe a bit less hype and a little more action :mrgreen:

    Paramotor Prices

    in General paramotor discussion

    Posted

    Yes- Glass reinforced plastic, pretty good- the injection moulding tooling must have cost a fortune though- but the product does look good, and is relatively cheap and light.

    Would be worried about flying in very cold conditions- some plastics can get very brittle when cold.

    GD

    I was thinking the same thing... They must've invested 100k+ in tooling alone... What it needs is someone to setup importing the cheap, light parts from the US (or direct from the Far Eastern injection mould facility and pay them a percentage) and marry them to a european made motor (Vittorazi, Polini etc) There's no point buying a motor from the US that has just been imported there from Italy!

    Assemble the parts in a nice double garage (to keep overheads down) and advertise on the internet, maybe sponsor a talented pilot to get a ranking at the NATS.... Job done :mrgreen:

    :acro:

    Paramotor Prices

    in General paramotor discussion

    Posted

    You and I can buy a Polini Thor 200 for 2.4k, so you can assume Parajet are paying Polini approx 1.8 - 2k for them. So 3.5k for Cage, Chassis, Arms, Harness, Prop and Tank (including dealers profit margin). I'd hate to see the price of spare parts if you bend it! :shock:

    TBH. I was suprised when Bailey announced the price of the V5 last year, but people seem to like them (and be buying them) I hope other manufacturers take note and start to produce well designed, reliable, lightweight paramotors at a good pricepoint, as they'd make a killing...

    Carb types- Diaghpragm or Basin?

    in General paramotor discussion

    Posted

    Hi Gordon

    Which option did you go for? I have exactly the same dillema as you.. Choice of both types of carb at no extra cost.

    Diaphragm - Easy to use, proven and can be mounted/ transported in any position

    Float bowl - Pros- Better fuel economy and smoother mid range. Negs - Still requires a pump? Needs draining before transport. Icing (?)

    Rich

    VERO UV-X4

    in Paramotor Radio / Comms

    Posted

    It seems a very good radio for the money. I've only used it the once in anger and heard and transmitted everything. The manual is crap and the menu structure a bit confusing at first (what is it with radio's and scanners and their impossible to follow menu structures??) I like the idea of the built in FM radio... good for when bimbling around then cuts out if you need to transmit.

    I also made up my replacement loom using the cable and connector from CPC this weekend and alls good 8)

    trim speed

    in General paramotor discussion

    Posted

    It could also be how your wing behaves with different speedbar and trim settings.

    My Reaction 29 does bugger all on the trims, but then goes all out on speedbar. I've heard that more recently produced wings (but don't quote me) are biased more towards the trims and less on the speedbar to reduce cruising effort. Which makes sense :)

    New Polini Thor 200cc

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    I've seen these filtering down into the manufacturers options now (PXP have got them as an option for £700 more than the Polini 110)

    It has the extra complexity of a balance shaft, but I guess it will be just ticking over to maintain straight and level 8) Nice to have the power on tap as well :mrgreen:

    I thought it was gonna be a straight decision between the Polini 110 and the Moster in my quest for a new Paramotor this year.... but this complicates things a bit (i'm still leaning towards a 110 though!)

    Fuel Gauge advice

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    morgy, i'll try the mirror but i have my doubts, i aint got no fuel dye but that would make it more visible, the goddam tube is so tiny and now slightly discoloured with age i have to squint and shake when on the ground..... :?

    neilzy, the plastic ball is an excellent idea, would have to be a very small ball though, i'm off to find one :D

    Check any plastic ball you find to make sure it's safe to be immersed in petrol first. You don't want a dissolved lump of fondue like gunge blocking up your carb! :shock:

    Paramotoring/Paragliding friendly to new people?

    in Newbies ( want to fly a paramotor? )

    Posted

    To be fair it does say ''or so'' and an extra £2500 wouldn't go amiss if you are buying new. :wink:

    A lot of people elect to go brand new for the wing £2-2500 and second hand for the motor. That option should easily get you going for around 5K

    Some schools insist on you using all your own gear and some supply it for all of the ground handling. Schools can also charge by the hour (£25-£35ph) and you could choose to go down that route instead of paying in one lump sum.

    Whatever you do, don't rush into it. Take lots of advice, but dont listen to any one person. (and go to a fly in!)

    Rich

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