Radical

Hi there

I'm no expert on Reflex technology, but this guy is:-

http://www.ojovolador.com/eng/read/inte ... /index.htm

In a nutshell though, reflex kicks up the rear of the wing, the speedbar pulls down the front of the wing.

The pilot action required in response to turbulence is different with the two designs.

With a reflex wing, activate the reflex profile by extending the trimmers and take the hands from the brakes.

With a conventional design like the Arcus, get off the speedbar and use the brakes to control the ptich of the wing to keep it over your head.

This is termed active piloting. However. as a learner, I'd avoid conditions that require this.

I must admit I still get the Arcus out for a fly now and then.

For cross country the Revo is the biz, but the Arcus is a lot of fun for floating around and thermalling.

Cheers

Steve

Hi Matt

I started on an Arcus 4 and then moved on to a Revolution.

They are both great wings of similar claasification but quite different.

The main difference from a learners perspective would be the take off and landing speeds and techniques.

Simply stated the Revo is noticeably faster at these times, which could cause problems for a beginner unless they were particularly confident.

There is also the aspect of motor power, the Revo needs more oomph because its going faster.

I'd recommend for these reasons sticking with the Arcus for the mo.

I flew mine for the best part of 2 years before moving up and did some decent cross country flights.

Hope this of help.

Cheers

Steve

Interesting, thanks for that Nick.

Hi Steve,

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Hope that helps

Nick

How did the landings compare with the Revo (which I also fly) Nick?

Cheers

Steve

This weekend I flew my Revo then a 31 Nuc then a 31 synth.

I was a little nervous to start on the Nuc as I had heared that landings are fast.

Happy motoring

Nick Robey

Hi there

Not sure when they did the 11 up but I saw the same wing with 8 on launch at Annecy in September 2007.

Needless to say everybody stopped to watch.

Cheers

Steve

Hi Alan

There's a good bunch of us flying in the Goole/Thorne/Snaith triangle.

In fact you may have seen one of us, Ric Womersley, on Look North last night (1st July).

I presume you are a colleague of Terry and Dean who I met up with at Brid?

I'll try and stay in touch as it would be fun to fly across one day.

Cheers

Steve Scruton

steven at scruton2.fsnet.co.uk

Hi Pat

When Jon was running Rad Aviation he did an upgrade to the MXL with a larger cage and 1200mm composite twin blade prop which turned the MXL into the Arrow. It definately had more ooomph!

The upgrade was around £800. Not sure if Martin who runs the new company offers the same service though, might be worth a phone call.

Cheers

Mark

I believe Paul Haxby now offers a similar upgrade, allowing the motor to be transplanted into a new larger cage.

This also changes the exhaust set-up so that it is mounted with the motor.

Cheers

Steve

Hi there

There are a few of us down the road here in Goole/Snaith area.

I know of others in Batley, Leeds, York, North Yorkshire between Stokesley and Whitby, and Doncaster region.

Collectively known as the Yorkshire Owls, we are in the throes of organising a get together at a pub in the near future.

It would be great to meet you all. We can have a good natter and maybe organise some flying to/from/between sites.

I will post the time and date when known.

Steve Scruton

steven@scruton2.fsnet dot co dot uk