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    Paramania Revolution trim settings

    in Wings. 'Paramotor wings'

    Posted

    This may seem like a basic question but I'm getting different answers from different people I ask. I have a new revo with the trim position indicator stitched on to the riser with a buckle that limits the travel of the trim. However what I am having difficulty finding out is where to set the trim indicator line to. For instance, in the photo below I though this was set to the take off trim position but other people seem to think that the white indicator line should be against the locking buckle to set the correct trim. Which way is it?

    http://paramotorclub.org/forum/album_pic.php?pic_id=589

    Alan

    Saudi Fly in.

    in Saudi Arabia

    Posted

    I'm not sure of the regulations for air transportation but they can either travel with you as baggage or they can be sent in advance as air cargo. The club will arrange customs clearance. Unfortunately we don't have parajets here but I have a spare tank for a PAP (new style) that could be used and the club use HE and they have tanks for those. Batteries shouldn't be an issue to obtain here as long as they are not special to type.

    I do fancy the idea though of getting a second hand parajet!

    I'm trying to get prices for flights and I'm going to talk to BMI to see if we can get a package deal. We are also trying to ensure that the only cost to yourselves will be the international ticket element and the cost to get your equipment here. The internal flights, accommodation, food etc should all be free. So as long as you can spare the time there should not be any cost difference but even if you can only make it for 7 days it should be worth it.

    I'll keep this post updated with the latest info.

    Alan

    Too hot to fly

    in Saudi Arabia

    Posted

    Just got back from NOT flying. The wind was high and the temperature was 47C. You would need to be connected to the ground with a hose pipe to stay hydrated while flying! it is 22:15 and the temperature is still 39C. To hot to fly.

    Saudi Fly in.

    in Saudi Arabia

    Posted

    We have looked at dates and mid Jan would seem to be the best time but we are flexible on this and if you would prefer another date let me know so we can come up with dates that are acceptable to everyone interested in coming.

    For those that wish to come to the fly in we need two passport photographs and copy of your passport valid for the time of travel and I will also need a list of equipment you intend to bring so the club can get a letter raised to ensure no problem with customs. I've been asked to cap the numbers at 6 max but if there are one or two more I'm sure we can accommodate. I'll send a PM to those that have already shown interest with my address in UK to send your details to.

    If there is anyone else interested please let me know soonest so we can finalise the paperwork.

    Alan

    P.S. I would respectfully ask that there are no time wasters as the work involved in dealing with the authorities here is significant and any changes to the list of people coming once finalised will be difficult.

    Paramania Action GT Repair

    in Wings. 'Paramotor wings'

    Posted

    I have checked with the loft and they charge £25 per hour and estimate about £100 to replace the panel but cannot give a better estimate until they have seen the wing. Aerofix are quoting between £100 & £120 and can probably turn it around in a week if they have the material but again need to see the wing to confirm the estimate. There doesn't seem to be much to choose between the two companies.

    I will bring the wing to the UK on my next business trip and send to one of them but not sure which yet!

    Alan

    Paramania Action GT Repair

    in Wings. 'Paramotor wings'

    Posted

    A Saudi friend of mine has an Action GT wing that he as managed to tear. The tear is in the bottom of the wing in the third (from memory) panel from the wing tip and stretches perpendicular from the leading edge (the leading edge beading is still intact) to near the trailing edge. The tear is in the centre of the panel and not on a seam. I've spoken to paramania and they say they will need the wing returned to China for repair.

    Is there anywhere in the UK that could carry out a repair on this wing without it having to be sent to China? It looks to me as if the panel will need to be completely replaced.

    Alan

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