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Correct - Wind stock goes up and then have a walk around for 10 minutes and watch it for directional movement and the gusts. I heard that if the gusts are more than double the wind speed - don't fly. I'll stick to that if the wind speed is over 6 mph ish Also, if the wind is blowy and changes direction of 90 degrees while ground handling - go home and fly another day.

Maybe Flyschool should sponsor someone to write a 'Summary' on here too. Then again if it is sponsored it may be in favour of the school - depends on the student really

Great details for a 'Summary'. Can't wait for the full story to come out. FlySpain should be paying half you fee for writing this, because it must encourage other newbies to go over there and be flying within a week and then maybe getting additional mentoring when you get back. I done a PG hill over there and really enjoyed it. Well done

Yes, sorry. Afterwards I read your comment and change my flag to a UK one. Good little function thou.

Logged off, rebooted and logged back in again - still no flag. maybe Cornwall has no flag icon on the system Tony

Well make it an 'intentionally false statement' then. Someone else might want to be brave enough and step forward???

Fantastic, I hope this will be over the Fly-In's too

Not sure what you mean - I do have a resistor cap fitted. My safe option is wait until the part arrives and following the detailed instructions (with pictures) for the replacement. Must repeat again - excellent service from Parajet Obviously, 'My' best option would of been Parajet picks up the motor fixes it and returns it, because it is still under warranty. But the best practical way is Parajet sends me the part with detailed instructions and I learn how to replace it myself, and if I get any problems I phone them and they talked me through it. If I get major problems 'My best option' above comes into play. This is why we need to run small courses on all PMC fly-ins. Which will give the newbies confidence to check and repair their motors. Tony

Just a quick update. After discussions with the Parajet team they think it is a faulty CDI unit. So that's on its way. They also send some photos and instructions to replace the new one. I asked them, if they are short on technical mechanics in the work shop I'll be happy to stand in for them. John said he'll pass my name to HR Tony

Reminds me to book another holiday out there

Cas Exactly what I mean - If will know it might be a shitty day, it will still be worth coming - always learning Come on guys - give Simon the heads up on it!!

Guys We all know that there are few of us who are experienced in 2 strokes motors and a lot that are not. Would it be a good for the sport and a good time slot for a non-flying period if a person or even a couple of guys do a maintenance class? Typically, basic starting problems, servicing or even replacing parts. I am sure the students will pay by beer or even a donation to the instructors. You can even extend this to aerodynamics, why a wing stalls etc etc Or even the weather the subjects can go on and on. This would increase the knowledge for the students (including me) and look great for newbies, just having a look around. I know Simon would love to organise this. If this can be done professionally it would be a winner J What do you think???? Let's make the next Fly-In a flying one and if not possible a learning one - well worth the subscription then.. Tony

Thanks Danny. As above, when I get home I'll try the spark tester and contact Parajet for their advice. I don't think no-one has a bad word against the after service (I haven't) and I don't think it will change I let you all know next week. Tony

Ed Surprised you have, but with your knowledge it would be helpful - great. Let us all know please. Tony

Ed Surprised you have, but with your knowledge it would be helpful - great. Let us all know please. Tony

You can try a car bac rack. I have the Thule one, it is expensive, but there are cheaper ones out there or some guys make there own (clever sods) Tony

Thanks Cas If the new one works I will be laughing, but if it doesn't then I might just use your way

It was strange, because when Clive handed the motor over to me (new) the plug wasl used!!!! To be honest, I'm not even sure it is the plug yet, because I brought a new plug straight away and tried it and I still did not see a spark. I will use the 'spark tester' first when I get home and go from there. It still gave me a bit of a shock, because I did not expect my motor to stop in mid-air so soon. Not a problem thou, because my old motor done this and I ran out of fuel a few times, so emergency landing around my area was not a problem. Just a shock Tony

I've been in Derbyshire for the week now, so unable to do anything with the motor. I have purchased a new plug B9RES (same type os the original one) also the spark plug checker which Steve mentioned. So when I get back next Monday I'll try them both. If not it will be a call to Parajet I guess Just hoping there is no internal damage now..... Tony

Cheers Steve - Just ordered one. Had an engine out - motor just stopped dead at 600ft after 4 minutes flying. It was my first flight of the day and I did a GOOD 3 minute warm up with the engine, it was on full throttle for at least 15 seconds at the end. Motor is a new (10hr) moster plus Now, not able to start at all. I can see fuel up to the carb and it seems to pull OK. Any idea Tony

OK, I was in my garage with the lights off and I bungee'd the plug on the head. So I guess, if there were a spark I would see it somewhere. I presume the HT lead was touching the head, but the motor is new with only 10 hours on it!!! It there is no spark then??? what else do you think it might be? Many thanks in advance. Afternote: It is a shame that no one can run a 2 stoke (PPG) mechanic type course. I am sure there are other guys out here with no idea about engines and would love to learn!! Tony

Guys I'm guessing that even with a pull start motor (Moster+) when you place the spark plug on the cylinder head and pull the starter cable - there should be sparking!!!! Tony

Has anybody used one of these? Run Leader RL-HM035T (-20-300)

Steve. I did have a headset on - just forgot my helmet. I must of missed the 'check helmet strap' part?

I personally and hopefully make sure I make no mistakes when taking off. Checking motor/wing straps etc But last night I wanted to get a crafty third flight in before the sun set and it was really calm and still. Took off with no problems and noticed my head was colder then normal - I was so hasty to get up there, I only forgot my helmet so I turn round landed, put on my helmet and took off. Good news was I had two crafty flights and my hair was still in one piece First time for me !!! Also with my new motor I'm starting to get my helmet (laugh) or headset (I think) caught on turning around on a reverse. Sometimes I need to abort or it just comes free! Any body else have this problem??? Tony