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2 minutes ago, paul2289 said:

My understanding is they are added at the factory but still have the en a badge on the wing even though it makes it technically un  certified

If that is true, then the family of Pilot A have very strong grounds for a law suit!

The wing was not rated at all. It was a test pilot who conducted tests on the actual wing from the accident who concluded that if JoJo wings had submitted the Instinct to them for certification, then it would be an EN-D. I wonder if it came from the factory like that or whether it was modified?

Anyhoo... He flew over the field making a pass for landing with the trims all the way out, and he then made a R/H turn, probably under power, and a R/H turn is against the torque-steer of a FlyMecc. Recipe for disaster.  

Disregard... I've just read the report... The certification label on the wing was for an old version of the wing that does not have trimmers, but the wing in question did have trimmers. So basically, someone put trimmers on a wing that has not been tested/certified with trimmers?? 

Hmmm... 'Power Risers'? I am wondering if this is similar to the Dudek Power Attack system? I have a Nucleon XX and it has a Power Attack system that can be attached to the risers. The Power Attack system links the speed-bar to the trimmers, resulting in automatic smooth trimmer release on pressing the speed bar. 

The basic idea is: pressing the speed bar simultaneously releases the trimmers and engages the speed system. Then vice versa... releasing the speed bar closes the trimmers and disengages the speed system. This doesn't change the EN rating of the wing though because you can do all of this without the Power Attack system - you can still release the trimmers and engage the speed system, just separately.

I am curious what 'Power Risers' are? Anyone have a JoJo manual covering this?

I was thinking about it, but work got in the way.  

 Reminds me of a Playstation game called 'G-Police' from way-back! 

Start your motor and run it for a minute before putting your prop on. If it won't start, then what is the point of putting the prop on? 

Once the prop is on, only start it when it is on your back. It's the only way to ensure these things never happen, as another person found out today, the hard way: http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2017/05/10/man-injured-paraglider-propeller-palm-bay/101503782/

29 minutes ago, cas_whitmore said:

If he can get building plan's for the field he's selling up moving abroad. ?

That's a shame. It's a great site and would be a shame to loose it. I flew there a few times last year and the only issue seemed to be the odd "bandit' flying low out of Farnborough. Let's hope it lasts.

I was thinking of going up Barry's on Sunday, but those clouds from 14:00-16:00 looked like they meant business! Sounds like it was a rollercoaster.  Opted for a sunset flight with @steve342 instead to wave at some balloon passengers. 

Glad Barry is still 'operational' this year @cas_whitmore as I heard he was thinking of building on the site??

@admin (Simon W) testing out his new sex swing (or is it a hang test rig?) ?

Cool. As I said, I didn't think you would be doing that. Just wanted to add the above in case anyone else misunderstood and was thinking that was what you were doing. 

I'm fairly new to Paramotoring, but I have been skydiving for over 15 years and the wings are fairly similar in design and construction. I have seen skydivers who repeatedly 'kill' the wing on landing using this method and it has lead to a failure in the stitching on the cell compartments within the wing. What happens is, as the nose of the wing hits the ground, a shockwave of pressure is sent through the wing which is obviously absorbed by the fabric/stitching within the wing (because the nose is hitting the ground and the air obviously cannot escape through the nose at this point). Eventually, the stitching could fail from repeatedly 'landing' the wing like this  

As I said, fairly new to PPG, so I'll let someone more experienced answer as to whether an A-riser collapse on landing causes any other issues specific to Paramotoring. However, always avoid 'crashing' the wing into the ground nose first (not saying you are) as it will eventually damage the wing.

That's so good it looks like it's Photoshopped onto the wing!

As an alternative for gloves, I highly recommend Bike Hut all weather gloves from Halfords! Seriously... I have been using them for winter flying for years. They are super warm, hard wearing, tight fitting (so you have good dexterity - you can tie your laces wearing them!) and they are only £15 from Halfords. Seriously, give them a go. For £15 you can't go wrong. 

Medium: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/cycling-gloves/bikehut-all-weather-gloves-medium

Large: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/cycling-gloves/bikehut-all-weather-gloves-large

... And a neck brace! 

11 hours ago, cas_whitmore said:

See what you mean Simon  . I was was seeing from a first landing ' no comm's there's awful lot to think about without finding a bit of ground that ain't moving .  But your right...... Don't get fixated with ground coming up under your feet . 

Cas ,. 

@cas_whitmore

When you are gliding in to land, look at the ground. There is a point in front of you that isn't moving. The ground past this point appears to be moving AWAY from you; the ground before this point appears to be moving TOWARDS you. The point that isn't moving is where you will land if you do not change your glide. 

I have my suspicions who they were! ? 

11 minutes ago, admin (Simon W) said:

There are permissions issues that I am currently working on.  I set up the permissions late last night and now can't find where the settings are for the map! lol

I will get there

SW

Cool. I thought I was having a blonde moment as I also couldn't find the link to add to the Members Map. I see the same as @Hodders

Whilst I'm here though, thought I'd share this cool pic! ?

8 hours ago, simonW said:

Cheers @dantheman and @stevie  O... did I mention that you can tag people ? 

SW

I see you can also 'like' posts too!

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