learner_driver

Nice one Bendmeround

it was exactly as you describe.

40x30 M8

Kind Regards

Simon

wow brilliant this is one of my cheaper diy disasters.

thats great thanks for your help.

are the fish4parts link the same item as I have, I am sure they are but just checking ?

I guess mine are the female in male out variety

thanks

All the above is good advice.

I can only restate.

The weather is the biggest unknown in this Game. As Simon and Pete have said in other threads.

understand where you are flying on a hill / in a gentle dip, makes all the difference to your immediate perception of the wind.

if unsure fly with others and ask their opinion before takeoff.

if going on your own judgement for the first time. fly up 2 hours after dawn and two hours before dusk.

I still don't like to fly in the middle of a thermic day. Ironic as that's all you look for as an XC Paraglider pilot.

make it your mission to understand weather more.

best of luck.

Simon

Hi all,

I was thinking whilst the wether is bad I will take advantage and prepare my motor, with a couple of tweaks.

Alas I am not known for my DIY skills.

I will now be needing one of these big rubber grommets as I snapped the stalk off!

Does anyone know where I can buy one?

I also need this spring http://www.simonini-flying.com/componenti6.htm at the top of the page. I rang them and they asked me to get it locally.

As has rightly been suggested, no PMC people were involved, all I know of Simon W et al indicates them to be of the HIGHEST calibre in honesty and morality as well as ability. I have also had dealings to some extent with Paul Williams at Paraventure in Wales, and Chris Dawes at Airways Airsports, also Clive Bunce and believe them to be similarly trustworthy.

Felix

Hi Felix - you clearly haven't see Pete and Si after Dark.

with Pete the fire(works party) burns so bright, its daylight. Simon never stops with his perpetual Gibber Jabber.

Felix, I hope it all works out for you, it is a truly amazing sport. The people I have met through this particular forum, all seems self content, happy, individuals.

they just want to fly.

cheers Simon

Something I find interesting is comparing required handling techniques between a wing designed for paragliding wing and one for PPG, a Reflex wing. The pilot concerned was reported as flying a paragliding wing; 'active flying' would therefore seem to be appropriate as I believe was commented upon in the Accident Report.

Reflex wing designs (according to my training and the owners manual for my wing) do not require (and in fact discourage) continual active flying techniques as per a previous comment.

Hi Norman -

Even on a reflex wing, if you have the trimmers in (most people do for take off and landing).

you are piloting a wing sharing the same characteristics as a standard PG wing.

The centre of pressure is back near a DHV1 wing or CEN LTF 1. when the trimmers are in.

The centre of pressure moves forward and active piloting is no longer recommended when the trimmers are out and the reflex area of the rear wing is in operation.

PS we fly the same wing I think ? mine is the Cabrio Synth. In the manual

it is ambiguous and states. When you pull the brakes, the synth cabrio profile actually loses its self stabilizing character.

what it does not say is that it is referring to trims out flight. It mentions that, that is the status quo in the preceding paragraph.

but still is confusing

I hope this helps.

Kind Regards

Simon

Good thinking Paul !

DG

Second that.

...just as a point of note, always match the aggression of the the wings move., therefore not smooth and minimal.

Simon

I am assuming (please correct me if wrongly) that the author of the report is recommending 'Timely, smooth, instinctive, minimal inputs are the key' as a way of preventing the wing attaining such large moves from overhead. With sudden turbulence the requirement changes from this

Cheers Simon,

Alan

Hi Alan,

I should point out that this is with the trimmers pulled in only. So one is flying like a para glider.

Active piloting in gentle to moderate conditions requires usually smallish input.

The key however is to match your wing. if it moves a little from above your head you match it with small inputs.

If the wing moves violently, you must respond the same, but only for a brief moment.

it is scary at first, but after a while XC pilots get used to it and usually have plenty of height, as they are thermalling, but it can happen low level on the ridge.

All I am saying is that you need to match the speed of the wing movement , with your control input.

On reflex it is a different story, let the wing do the work.

cheers Simon

What can be learnt from this unfortunate tragedy though

I think the crux is 'Timely, smooth, instinctive, minimal inputs are the key', to quote from the analysis.

This of course means adjustments to the throttle/power setting as well as brake control.

Alan

Hi Alan,

just as a point of note, always match the aggression of the the wings move., therefore not smooth and minimal.

Remember when active flying you are only trying to to correct the pitch move, until the wing is back above your head.

in a sharp move forward of the wing in pitch to 40 degrees, that is a huge move and needs a large 1 sec or so big brake input( hips), the moment you feel it begin.

the wing will then stop going forward, and you have checked the dive.

for more info perhaps read paraglingforum.com.

before you ask.

there is no risk of a stall, as you pull the brakes so hard, so briefly, you are just undoing the surge, to leave the surge unchecked, will often result in collapse.

I hope this helps

Kind Regards

Simon

I now know that

I now know that

Tossa's have a louder voice than the lovely people.

I'll shut up then

it is better than sex and it keeps getting better

for example

what woman will go hard at it for 1 hour for less than a £5.

fill her up and let you do it gain. for another fiver.

doesn't mind if you put her in the shed when you've finished.

or just left to sleep in the car overnight.

I could go on

Happy new year

let the French write in French and when the weather is bad, we at least have a challenge.

Simon could start lessons, he clearly had a French Girlfriend at some point or is V V clever. My view is that it is an amazing country and oh so near.

I wish next year to catch the quick ferry from Portsmouth to Cherbourg and fly the peninsula. Someone from France can say its better if you do X, or you will be shot down!

Bonjour peuple français vous êtes les bienvenus

Simon

you have 7 days to return if bought over the net, 30 in a shop under the sale of goods act.

the best 2 makes are Canon and Nikon. buy the equivalent money cost and you will be very happy.

Happy Christmas and New year to you all.

if someone knows theses guys - please tell them about the 500 foot rule.

if the caa saw that it is shocking

happy new year

wishing you all the best for the season of goodwill and plenty.

xx

yes let me know if you need any tips Simon

I have a flying buddy and he has two eyes and he managed to fly into a tree .

I also have a work mate with one eye. who drives well, even reversing in car parks

Good luck

Simon

how to put six hot women between your legs, make them laugh and scream

wanting more. what an inspirational video.

Check out the high pressure this weekend.

Saturday so far is looking good.

lets all wrap up warm and head to the field, bring cakes and buns and coffee. 2 sugars please and lots of milk.

what time can anyone get there?

I am thinking before 10am.

Charge up your batteries on your motors incase they're flat.

who is coming?

alas

this wing has now flown the nest - good luck looking

aeroweather

Hi Jon an optimystic one with elves and fairies.

there is almost a window in there to fly.

e.g. tomorrow am 8-11am sunny cloudy 7mph (met office), but gusts are also forcast, maybe next time.

its all so changeable,

next time maybe

Hungerford forecast

Saturday afternoon looks possible as the wind is dropping

Sunday looks like it will be rained off

Oxford

Saturday afternoon looks possible as the wind is dropping if it does not rain

Sunday looks like it will be rained off but the wind strength is 5-7 MPH

best chance of a fly is saturday afternoon

at the moment

Simon

he must have been fixated on the trees. To ride a motorcycle very fast you are taught to always look around the corner. else people sometimes ride straight on.

Who am I to judge, but I will. he clearly has no understanding of a flight envelope, as pulling on the brakes to get off is a good technique. but that technique only finishes when the brakes are fully off, the moment he was airborne + 10ft the breaks should gently be released, without dropping altitude to give more airspeed and energy to the wing.

I would have gently steered away from the very missable wood to the lovely empty bit on the right, the moment I took off.

oh to have hi - in - sight

Hi Sultan

The takeoffs all looked great, well done.

It is lovely to see the sport, being loved around the world.

What time of year is that please in the video, do you fly dawn and dusk.

where is the best place to fly along the coast or inland?

Simon

lovely cheers Pete - interesting how dynamic his wing is. look to see the big changes in direction and see how little brake is used.

was that a DHV 2 wing or above anyone know. Just wondered.

Hi Pete,

that is a great price. best buy from these guys as you can walk into the shop and buy hopefully. This give you more rights under the sale of goods act.

you only get a week for mail / internet order!

SImon