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Hi Steve, Thanks for getting back to me with the details for Barry's field. Can I PM you to get some more info about the site and the flying area? I just finished off all my training last week with Andy Shaw at Green Dragons (top bloke and a great place to fly too). All took a bit longer than expected due to weather delays and messing about buying a motor. Im exploring a few options in the tilford / elstead area with regards to places to fly circuits. Let me know when you are thinking of going up next - it would be good to fly in company so soon after qualifying! Cheers Nick

I have heard that the baileys are quite heavy but on a "lift" test between the two I felt that the difference wasn't massive and the extra fuel economy on the Bailey should mean less to carry in the tank. As a beginner I'm just looking for a motor with a benign power curve (which is another plus for the four stroke) decent fuel economy and above all reliability for XC flying while I get my feet under the table. Outright performance can wait for a later day.. I'm planning to get either motor inspected after purchase in any case. I know the Thor has had a reasonably hard life as a club hack.

Hi. Some advice please for a newbie: I am trying to sift through the minefield of the many motors out there on the market. Im going to struggle to buy brand new given the outlay on the glider etc, so its the second hand market for me. I've found a Bailey 4V 200 out there with <10 hrs on the clock but which has been dry stored for over 18 months and is private sale. The club where I qualified have a used Parajet with a Polini Thor 100 with circa 40 hours on it. I like the idea of the Bailey for 4 stroke convenience and the build quality reputation, but im nervous of buying on sight from a private vendor. Different concepts - thoughts from those who have maybe experienced both? or is there a better option im not considering? For info: the wing will be a Roadster 2 and im 86kg. Looking at XC and experience building for now. Many thanks

Thanks! That backs up what he told me.

Hi guys. I'm a newbie in the Bourne / Elstead / Tilford area. Looking for some advice on sites in my area and maybe to tag along while I get my confidence up? Cheers.

Newb question: I'm newly qualified and have ordered a R2 on the advice of my instructor and after reading a lot of reviews. I have ordered a 26 as my instructor advised that these wings fly better loaded up with the obvious trade off in glide perf. I am 85kg so my AUW with the motor (yet to be purchased but closing in on a Bailey 4V 200) will be hitting the top bracket of the 26 at around 125kg. It's probably not too late to change to a 28. Any owners have thoughts / advice?