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In my opinion 'Technic' is one of the most important things to know and get right. If you have a bad knee and back (like me) and you take off on the first attempt you don't even feel that pain. But fluffing a launch, then laying out the wing again and strapping in - that pain comes back and you're then thinking and feeling the pain on your next launch ..... Keeping a level of cardiac fitness and your weight down is always good thou. Old Porker

Yeh a tandem with Clive

Stu - Where did you get the decors for the back of your motorhome? Looks great

Ivan - Not a problem. I'm just hoping the guys at Parajet can find and fix the problem with mine, because the last thing I want them to do is ship it back to Vitorazzi for an inspection.

Ivan I would be shocked if it was the throttle handle, because the head was dry and it would not cause the starter pulley or engine to seize three times. Surely

At least I'll be first in the queue for the bar and food Well, just behind Simon and Col

Just a quick update on the motor. Parajet's arranging picking the motor up tomorrow. Going to have a look inside, put it on a test bed again and someone will take it for a fly before being sending it back to me. Let's hope it's back before the fly-in.

Simon - I don't really agree it is a little mountain out of a mole hill 'for me' anyway. But I do fully agree that Parajet will sort it out or send it off. Either way, I'll get a lot more care than I would do from an oversea company (in my opinion) It is still my New motor and I would like the problem fixed as soon as possible please. No more nasty comments until the problem can't be resolved by us guys.

I have not tinkled with the motor - would not know how too And I have followed all the instructions from their engineers, but I did refuse to remove the head and have a look!! Not my job and not sure what to look for... I'm thinking of phoning Tom again and asking for the motor to be returned for a test flight, because placing the motor on a test bench did not reproduce the fault. My problem is time, the motor has done just under 10 hrs now and the warranty runs out in June. Can they/will extend the warranty? I am still gratefulI I purchased the motor from Parajet, because they have been helpful, but as yet not solved the problem. I was in IT and I know that most problems are 'user' caused, but I have used fresh fuel, castrol oil and a baby bottle to measure it. So I can't be any more careful than that. As for 'error' trying to start it - if you can't pull the starter cord to even turn the motor over even once - I bl&&dly hope I'm not that simple-minded. Thanks for the offer of having a look, but as Simon mentioned I only want to follow Parajet instructions. I'll let you know my next episode

I can see both your points of view and if I was sitting there I would say the same. It is always more difficult when you threaten people and then you're always on the back foot, bad vibes all the time etc. They have been helpful as always. I'm going to leave it for one more go and try it again over the airfield and see what happens. If a problem it will go straight back again. At least it is documented here and by emails to Parajet if I do have problems - now that's looking on the negitive side and a bit late for me

I didn't quote that bit

Problem maybe was that the motor was not seized when they received it back at the factory! and they thought I was mistaken and not sure of the real problem..... My balls are breaking down Of course the motor is still under warranty (until June) - so do you both think it is wise to take the motor back up for an hour or so and confirm??? Dan and I have spoken about this and he said it would be OK?

I would like it the other way round too, because it is a real pain placing the motor on the board and then turning it round. As Garry said above. You can just get under it and lift it off and place back on again. When I designed the board I thought I didn't want any part of the prop touching the two vertical bars or the horizontal bar. Maybe that's why I am not a designer.

Cas - Actually Dan said 'Crank Shaft Bearings - maybe' I never asked him last week, but would he have noticed the bears last time he took it apart !!!

Yep, had mine for about 5 years now. No problems, but I don't sit on it thou (fat knacker) Garry - I do have mine the other way round thou!!

Cas - Dan (Parajet) said it 'might' be a bearing (loose words thou). But, it does not sound noisy now and the first time it seized after 15 secs on the ground. Second time after 10 minutes in the air. Third time after 5 minutes in the air. Yep, real mystery When the weather changes the only thing I can do it take it up for a hour or so over the airfield and just sit and wait. Practice my 500 - 1000 feet spot landings (a positive view) No confidence in the weather just yet! and the motor to be honest don't fancy a XC yet..... Tony

Ivan - Not being an expert, but I can't see the reason being the throttle handle if I can't even pull the starter !!! Simon - Hydro Lock. I can see the reason for this, but to be honest Dan asked me to remove the spark plug and have a go and look inside (motor/starter still seized). The sun was in the right place and I could see inside the hole and it was dry as a piston head The plug was dry, but dark in colour, I have sent a photo to Dan to have a look at. Cheers Tony

Pat - Maybe your chest straps are too tight?

Just asking if anyone have heard of this problem on my new motor (10 hrs). Quick Summary. Just before Christmas I had an engine out (complete stop - no stutter). Tried starting, but no luck, thought there was no spark, purchased a spark plug tester. Still no spark, phoned Parajet who said it might be the CDI unit. That arrived and was fitted. Now a spark Started after 3rd pull. Then stopped after 15 secs. The motor/ starter felt seized - could not pull the cord more than 4 inches and it was not turning the motor. Looked inside spark plug hole and found no damage. Phoned Parajet and the motor was returned to find there was no problem with the motor!!!! I did notice the next day that the starter was free again, but the head sounded noisy, so decided to let Parajet have a look. Yesterday. Good warm to test the motor was OK. TO was good, but after five minutes engine stopped again like before. On landing the motor/starter seemed seized. Phoned Parajet and spoke to them while in the field. After 45 minutes the starter seemed OK !!!! We decided to have another go. TO, still going good afterl 10 minutes - started to rain so landed. - All confused now............ Fuel was fresh and mixed to 40:1 (measured by a baby bottle) My plan is to put 60 minutes of fuel in again and fly around airfield and if I get the same problem again I'll send it back again. This is not a complaint against Parajet, because they have been there and was helpful. It is just trying to find the problem with the motor!!!! Any body had this problem before or heard about it on this motor? Tony

Yes, Awesome Looks very clear over Cornwall

Must be 7 feet tall Sir

That's when I started training - now 58, but don't tell no one. Good luck

Shame the V3 cage sections does not fit in the box too!!

!!! Did not know 'Casey' or 'Noddyc' was Tim. Well done Tim All these 'other' names gets really perplex when you're old Old Git

Looking good thou