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Thanks for the reply Alan. The third image is indeed the info I needed. Incidentily, I buzzed out the supplied mic/ptt and earpiece and got some odd results, so i'm glad I had the diagram to follow as well. Supplied earpiece Spkr = 32ohms? Mic = Nothing (even when ptt depressed) Ptt = 1-2ohm (when depressed) Grnd = well Grnd So I did not want to wait for CPC to deliver a ready made plug and butcher that, so I decided to butcher the supplied earpiece. For reference the colours are: Ground = Copper coloured wire PTT = Green Mic = Red Speaker = Blue Its a pig to solder, as its a very cheap multicore with some sort of enamelled coating instead of proper plastic insulators, but with lots of careful cleaning it seemed to hold, but only time will tell if it will prove to be reliable ... Test flew it on Sunday, and it all works a treat, but I think i'll make up a nice loom now that I've proved the concept. The CPC lead i'm planning to use is part number: 690272 - LEAD, 3.5MM 4P TO 3X PHONO, 2M £4.06 Rich

I've just got one of these and it's tiny! But like Luke, I need to make up an adapter cable for my headset. Unfortunately after scouring the net I've been unable to find a definitive diagram for the 4 pole 3.5mm pin outs. Has anyone got one before I contact the vendor? I can buzz out the supplied headphone/mic later but this resistor business might skew my results.. Cheers Rich

Blimey! That slams mine and all older Bailey's then... are the new mid-point pivot arms on V5's solid or tube? How many Baileys with the high hang points fail Smon? Rich (genuine question, not trolling)

Try speaking to Andrew at All Good Fun in Dunton Green (01732 462213) They are primarily a kitesurf/sailing business, but I remember him saying a few years ago that he either instructed or knew someone who did.. If not, he should be able to point you in the right direction. HTH! Rich

It shouldn't be a timing issue if its the same with the HT lead removed.... Its either compression/fuel related or starter/solenoid/wiring/battery issue or none of the above! Rich

Alex and Tracy from Lemmings are going and maybe a few others from Lemmings...They are still putting numbers together as I type.... I'll be in Tignes that week, strapped to a snowboard Rich

I agree , You need good suspension on a trailer if you plan to mount and transport the motor in it... I use a FRANC trailer i got off t'bay and everything does get shaken about a bit... All my tools in the tool box require taking out and fixing every couple of months I'm lucky that my motor (Bailey) fits in my boot (A4) with the cage and tank removed. A quick release prop would be nice, but not vital. Wing goes on the back seat and all the rest goes in the trailer. The advantage of this is I can just unhook the trailer and wheel it in the garage at the end of the day and I know where everything is ... usually... I wish I never sold my Vito though!! Rich

Well Done Neil! It sounds like you and all the rest at Barling have put a lot of effort in already! Lets hope we get lucky with good weather again I can't believe you managed to keep it so quiet! Rich

i'm not so sure... see: http://olympics.airspacesafety.com/medi ... ted_a3.jpg it looks like its along the edge of east beach/wakering. you might just be inside it

Yeah, theres a bubble round Weymouth, but the rest is clear I can't believe how big it is and where the flip do they think we can fit transponders?? It affects Sabreace/Lemmings in Braintree (my club) and knackers any local flying round Hemel... Anyone fancy organising a fly-in for us poor schmuks?? Rich

Well thankyou very much mr b@stard olympics http://olympics.airspacesafety.com/airs ... icted-zone looks like summers ruined for next year ...... Grrrr I hope it rains

I have just learnt using a Dudek Reaction 29 reflex wing and I can thoroughly recommend it TBH. From my limited experience observing two other newbies with PG wings.. One found it incredibly slow once airborne and struggled to get back to the field when the wind picked up half way thru his flight... The other was last weekend, and he had issues with it constantly overshooting when bringing it up over his head during the ground handling phase.. Someone lent him a nearly new Synth and it was up straightaway no probs These are just my observations and a good instructor will give you better advice than me. Once in the air and flying with m8's you will deff want to be on a reflex just to keep up with them!! HTH Rich

Oh great... our m8 Francis has started up again on the BMAA forum banging the same old drum.... What IS his problem?? Can't he just crawl back under his rock? See: http://forums.bmaa.org/default.aspx?f=15&m=108872 Rich

Oooops! I've just been told our m8 on the tower is going to make it on to local tv tonight

Bloomin 'eck!! 60p for a metre of 60/40 solder!! They're avin a giraffe!

Its funny though, the ad tells you how great it is, but doesn't give you the Amp Hrs capacity?? That's the second question I always ask when looking at a new battery... Maybe i'm just bitter cos it won't fit my ancient 18V Bailey Rich

Cheers guys, I had always imagined what it would be like from standing on the ground looking up, but the reality is 100x better @clive The red synth was Alex testing the air for me. The blue wing was Tony (i think) known locally as the paramotoring Zen guru master. Rich

Totally stoked!! Got my first flight in today!! Nil wind, forward launch, heavy motor and a damp reflex wing, but bugger me, I managed to get it all together and had my first proper flight! After what seems like an age since I first decided to get into this hobby (April) Got the gear in June and frustrated by a lousy (windy) summer, plus a change in training schools A BIG thanks/shout goes out to Alex at Lemmings/SabreAce paramotors for all the brilliant training over the last couple of months and all the lads at Paul's in Braintree. After 4 circuits I was radioed to set up for landing and I just didn't want to come down (or get out of the seat) Not bad landing (slightly crosswind) and me and the motor are still in one piece! I know i've still got a lot to learn, but to get the first flight in is awesome! (copyright SuperDell) To all those still struggling with reverse launches, cumbersome motors and crap weather... stick with it, it's totally worth it. Rich (still grinning)

I tried the flash starter at the Essex fly in on a Polini Kobra machine from Custom Vince. Its a very nice addition and spins the engine much faster than a regular pull start. It seems a good balance between the convenience of an electric start without the weight penalty The only negative I observed was you cannot get away with a half pull. The cord has to be pulled completely out (and it is quite long) before the mech kicks in and turns the motor over at a rate of knots. That said tho' the tension is very light and smooth and nothing like pulling over the compression pulses of a regular high performance 2stroke. I am personally saving up my pennies for one Rich

Alex is my instructor!! Great bloke and all round good guy! You DO need a sense of humour with the lemmings lot tho', as any mishaps get very quickly posted on the interweb I've only been with them a month and learned more in that time, than I have all year! Rich

It's a shame it's not available on Android...

I was nearly in the same boat as you after recently trying to wrap my wing around a windsock As I stood there staring at the mass of tangled lines wondering where to start, my instructor came over and said basically I had to identify the brake lines from the trailing edge and slowly work back towards the risers... The rest of the lines then sorts themselves out... He then proceeded to do exactly that and sorted 'em in less than 2minutes! I'm a kite surfer as well and its hard to resist disconnecting the lines! Rich

Also a propellor is mentioned ..... so could be Quote ''It is understood he will undergo skin graft surgery after one of the propellers cut the back of his head.'' I wonder if he was wearing a helmet?

How's the training coming along Lee? I've found an excellent site about 30miles south of you in Braintree.. Give it a couple more weeks of decent weather and I might actually be airborne! Rich