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    Oily spark why???

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    In my paramotor engine Sky 100 i set up my carb 1 and 3/4 the long screw(that the manual says),but when i unscrew for the first time the spark after 8flights an 1:30 trip and with paramotor the spark plug is dark and oily why??

    I use Castrol TTS with 23ml for one litre of fuel(2.3%).

    Thanks a lot.

    it is more than likely that the last minute that the engine ran was on tickover, which will give an oily plug, on any 2 stroke

    to get a true idea of plug colour. rev on full for one minute. keep the accelerator on full whilst. hitting the kill, then remove plug.

    it won't be oily.

    cheers simon

    Questions, Questions, Questions

    in General paramotor discussion

    Posted

    I'd be interested to hear your reasons..given that I am a beginner...with a new Dudek Synthesis!

    My reasoning is the same as the answer from 'aquatix' The test reports will tell you a lot about how your wing is likely to react when you get a collapse or fly into turbulent air, but basically a wing with a C rating is potentially going to react more dynamically than a wing that has an A or B rating and require precise pilot input to get it to recover.

    The most important point for a beginner (in my opinion) is that with wing an A or B rating will recover without any pilot input.

    Paul

    Whilst I appreciate that it is hard to suggest a noob buys a en C when the Revo 2 is en B, for example.

    My thoughts are as follows

    I have flown the synth for a year without so much as a rustle from above and the wing flys in a beginner friendly fashion.

    The main risk associated with deflations and recovery is the choice of the weather conditions you choose to fly in.

    An instructor will help you choose the less turbulent times thus minimising risk.

    The synth is a highly acclaimed glider and is pitched by Dudek at beginners and intermediates

    Cheers simon

    Waht's the differnce and why sooo many conflicting answers?

    in Wings. 'Paramotor wings'

    Posted

    "At least 12mph faster? I don't think you were comparing 'like' with 'like' there. Same certifications and same size wings and same use of speed bar, you should only find 2 to 4 mph difference at max (with more fuel consumption). Agreed on more stability with reflex. Richard

    Correct, I was comparing a lovely paragliding wing, with a Paramania revolution in trims out high speed mode. I was doing about 4-5mph over the ground and Dan said he was doing 17 mph.

    there is no science to this, but the results of what a reflex wing could do was simply stunning to me.

    cheers Simon

    Waht's the differnce and why sooo many conflicting answers?

    in Wings. 'Paramotor wings'

    Posted

    Hi Group...It's great to be back in the forum. I hope my nievity and inexperience will be tolerated here, but I have asked these questions on other forums and get conflicting answers.

    What is the difference between a reflex wing and others?

    I have an older Matrix Firebird 1-2 wing that is like new (3 hours TT). Can it be used for paramotoring? Thank you and please add your feelings and advice.

    Tim D in Minnesota USA

    Hi Tim

    Welcome, the best way is to illustrate by example.

    When I was flying my airwave sport on my 5 th hour of Ppg, I was struggling to penetrate into the wind. When a lovely chap on a reflex took off below me and had at least another 12 mph on me.

    Simple, I bought a reflex wing, for it's speed advantage.

    People will wax lyrical for hours on reflex stability, and rightly so. But for the average pilot, flying in the uk in benign conditions, speed is a very real advantage.

    From my own experiences and chatting to people, reflex wings are now so good that they perform like a standard paraglider in slow trim, and a speed machine, with the trims out.

    Be aware that not all manufacturers are the same, in my opinion no one embraced reflex like paramania or Dudek. I currently fly a synth and will be changing for the highly acclaimed fusion shortly.

    Best of luck simon

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