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Yes, the viper can turn. I only fly xc and take a lot of photos with it which means that it isn't the best choice for the job. So I got a speedster 2 since I wanted something easier, my body was tired at the time and wanted something more convenient, and why would I need a viper. After flying the speedster 2 for a little more than a year, I sold it and got back on the viper, and noticed how much had missed flying with it. It became fun to fly again. I really like the way it flies.. except how it handles in turbulence. Flying hands off for photos in turbulence is not comfortable. I noticed that I only want to fly when the weather is good anyway, so usually it doesn't matter. The turbulence I get when flying with the viper is always mild. Flying in worse turbulence was useless in my opinion even on a stable A. But sometimes it would have been good to have a backup glider that is more gentle it I start far from my normal take off.

Thanks, that is valuable information for me.

I saw your post on facebook a while back and responded there. Thanks for a bit deeper review. Having owned a viper 3 for 6 years now and flew a speedster 2 a while during this period I am very impressed with the viper in general. The efficiency really does make a lot of difference on the feel for the glider and the agility is excellent. The viper 3 is unnecessary roll friendly and oscillate some. It sounds like the viper 5 has more of the behavior I want and will consider one next time.

Anyone tested Ozone Viper 5? Would be interesting to hear how it compares to its predecessors in particular.

I have a vw caddy and leave the paramotor in the car year around. Very practical. It's a diesel but has the nickname "The petrol bus" So I can see why that would make a big difference. It's a good selling point for sure. Also I presume tilting the paramotor would still not be much of a problem when transporting it.

Regarding the Torque Compensation System, that seems to be an ordinary torque compensation used on most motors? Having one arm a bit offset. I've also been skeptical to the tank, but no smell in car is something I didn't think about. Would be great for me. Thanks for the review. Been looking at this motor.

If you want it as fast as possible I might be a good idea. I'm going to wait a while until it's been on the market for half a year or something so I know it has been properly tested in the field.

Be glad it's not miniplanes delivery plan I wonder what the waiting time will be for this motor from order to delivery.

Try using both tip steer and normal brake handles at the same time next you fly if you haven't done that yet. It turns more dynamic. I don't use 2d steering but that's only because I'm to lazy to change right now. I personally don't see any drawbacks but shouldn't say too much since I don't yet use it myself.

The warranty is good, but I have made some mistakes in the past. I'll keep my old motor just in case and wait half a year at least. I have to anyway, need to work extra now for a while to get the money. My apartment renovation just might to have to wait some again

Promising! I'm a bit hesitant to be an early adopter but hard to resist this one. Good to see that it is progressing

Well, you can get pretty far without starting your engine to get an idea if you can or cannot do this with their help or if you should try a professional trainer. I have seen some really bad training from professionals over the years I been flying and some good. I never seen really good due to lack of time spent per pilot, but then I haven't seen it all. If they are good pilots themselves and are willing to spend time with you to teach you well then it could be an option. But it's so hard to say without knowing either of you. But I wouldn't listen to them blindly. There are a few videos that are worth watching. Security in flight, ozone made one regarding para-motoring and there are some others as well. No matter if how you get training it is worth watching. Since you have bought a glider and have started kiting, how did you proceed with that? What did you learn before you started kiting? Have you been thought how to do a reverse start with one hand on the A? kite in high wind? Using C to brake high wind? How to move and lay out the glider? Learned that you should only turn in one direction? How to connect the glider to your harness while faceing the glider? How to stop it from dragging you if the wind is high? Things lite that. Or did you just buy one and got on with it? If the answer is the latter I would stop and get an instructor instead. If you did get help doing it right from the beginning it sounds more promising.

Some I know got hocked on paragliding instead. We have a bigger community for paragliding in my area. It is more social than paramotoring here. Some quit due to poor equipment. Getting and old, noisy motor without enough thrust is a bad way to get into this sport in my opinion, at least if you expect more than that. Me.. I'm not addicted. I can quit any time I like. I have an apartment that I really need to get done renovating. The hallway haven't had a floor now for 10 years. But what can I do, new gliders, motors and other equipment pops up every year. Concrete floors are very practical! I had to sell my car to get one better suited for my motor. The motor is always in the car and it smells like petrol, but what can I do, it very convenient and good for my back not to carry the motor too much. I look after my health! I quit my job and on the new one I had a demand that I would not work if the weather is good for flying. But that's just normal.

He have stopped making them I'm afraid

I bought mine from a fellow swede that makes them. Had it for about 2 years maybe. People are impressed by the power of it, even airplane pilots. I can ask if he still makes them. Used to have one from microavionics, a standard discharge strobe but this one is brighter and does not affect radio.