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FlyKandy will soon deliver the brand new PPG/paragliding jacket. You can still preorder it for a reduced price. They also made some nice changes after some feedback. I think it looks great, can't wait to try it.

https://www.groundhandlingchallenge.com The website is online, check it out, great work by Andre Bandarra.

Like this idea, challenge yourself with groundhandling. http://www.cloudbasemayhem.com/episode-37-the-groundhandling-podcast/

Great info, saves me the money to find out for myself.

Your welcome, spread the word to everyone you know.

I got my FRTOL in September, personally I feel safer knowing when other planes are in the area. It was a interesting course that I enjoyed, learned a lot about general aviation that I didn't know before. If anyone is interested to learn the radio language, I recommend to listen to https://www.liveatc.net

Did that, had a tangle, never again. Not sure how it could tangle, maybe something moved that I didn't see. The next time I went out to fly it was in such a mess that I didn't fly that day, or the day after. Somehow I must have lifted the risers, I had a top break delta through a top C line delta, I could never figure it out how it happened.

Great update! It's heavy just in the beginning (same feeling for almost everyone), you will get used to it if you put it on your back regularly, shoulders will be sore, but after a while they get used to it, and then you have one thing less to focus on when launching.

I have no better way so I always daisy chain my lines. After that I remove my risers from the carbiner and connect them, then I put the risers in a separate folder on my stuffbag and close it with velcro.

Looks like it could be an accessory from a Lady Gaga music video, very sci-fi lookin

But what would happen if I fly when it's -5 degree Celsius or colder? Will the battery drop to a dangerous voltage level? I understand that a protection circuit would prevent it to work, in this case there was no protection circuit at all. I never check voltage on my GEL battery, it just works, and the engine charge it while I'm flying. Only issue is the extra weight, just like extra weight always will be an issue. Other than that I'm happy with GEL since they are very cheap to buy. I would change it to LIFEPO4 if I needed lower weight, now that LIFEPO4 have become much cheaper and also started to replace GEL in the stores. But I'm not sure if I would thrust the LiPo. I simply lack the knowledge to be sure that it's 100% fail safe. (just like lot's of RC pilots apparently do on youtube, with their expensive equipment) Not sure if it's me or you who are silly here when comparing risk, while we actually have a case where it went wrong. There is no reason to have a hot parts together with a fuel tank. And while everything we do put us into some sort of risk, that doesn't mean that something less dangerous can't make just the same mess. We almost always come to the conclusion that everything is pilot error, and when we have more things to handle we have more pilot mistakes. As I see it we can only reduce the risk and stay lucky that we don't miss anything, but by not even trying to stay safe we are definitely in for trouble. I like to nerd down in all kinds of subjects and try to get expertise knowledge in most areas. But electricity and batteries technology is not one of those areas right now, so I still have to trust other peoples knowledge. When I see pictures and read about burning PPG pilots I definitely feel that this is a subject that requires that extra knowledge before I feel safe to use it. My paramotor is designed so I quickly can drop the cage with motor and fuel tank, never by mistake, but always within a few seconds. I never heard about a case where it was needed before.

Some new info from the french forum, they started out with a PESZKE propeller, but will change to e-props, apparently lack of commitment from PESZKE... They are looking at e-prop two blade 125, 130 and 150. And also three blade 130 cm. And also what we all want the hear 36 HP and between 82-90 kg thrust!

http://www.volarenparamotor.com/blog/2017/11/ojo-con-las-baterias-de-li-po-en-el-paramotor/ Sadly it was just a matter of time before something like this would happen. If you use li-po and have a safety bag around the battery, make sure that it actually works! some of them just claim to work but in reality they are useless and won't contain the flames when they expand from the built up pressure. Also use batteries together with a protection circuit.

Yeah, I wonder the same, maybe it's time to place a preorder. Rosén thought that the first units would ship in December.

Just fly it, winter flying is just as fun, at least when there is soft snow to play with. But no, there is no benefit of just running the engine. But keep it in good condition, do the maintenance. If you are sure not to fly during the winter, remove the fuel or add fuel stabilizer to it (just fly it up, not worth it) and clean the carburetor. Then check it one extra time before next flight and just add new fuel. You don't want old fuel to gum up your carburetor.

Release in January...

Vince have one for the Air Conception, if the AC fits, then I guess the Miniplane fits as well. Nice design, I want one.

Smoke system! At least I want one.

A nice video that might be useful.

No, it would not be safe. That doesn't mean you will crash, but if you would get in a situation where you need to recover, you most likely won't recognise what you must do. No opinion on the specific wing, but the classification is there for a reason. In this case rated C on asymmetric front collapse behavior. And you should read this link http://www.dhv.de/db1/source/technictestreport2.php?item=-1175&lang=en Not the one you posted, this is for size L, not XS. Big diffrence.

Congrats on the wise decision to start with PPG, and welcome to the forum. Lovely design on that SkyMax, I think it's a great design with the folding cage arms and the fuel bag. I've only heard great about the Lift Ez and was impressed when I saw it for the first time last year. Inflated super quick! And I like the hit valve that Apco have on their wings. Really cleaver design. Looks like more and more pilots from USA is showing up lately, that's great!

It's a question about design, A few things to consider, a smaller wing will generally be quicker to pull up in nil wind (less wing to fight with), but since they need a higher speed to generate the same lift, you need more speed. A smaller wing will also be more dynamic to fly with all the pros and cons that gives. (A strong engine will make nil wind easier, you run faster, and make the transition from running to flying easier. Also needed to get a higher angle of attack when flying smaller wings) A advanced aerofoil will be more effective and generate better lift and speed, so a advanced design (always more expensive) can also be marginally easier to launch with. Lighter fabric definitely makes take offs much easier. Higher aspect ratios will make ground handling a bit more difficult on larger sizes, but gives better performance. Big arcs will give more passive damping, but fly less effective. Some wings are very fast without reflex profile, and offer great take off characteristics and the same handling as regular paragliders, but since reflex gliders have better dynamic pitch stability, the designers can offer lower attack angles and much better speed range. A regular design have a higher safety margin built in, needed since the pilot have to be more active to prevent a collapse. Everything a free flying pilot needs, but something a PPG pilot can have less off. So, three ways to fly a bit faster. Higher wing load, more effective wing, and lower angle of attack. I don't recommend a wing for you, and I don't like to compare brands since every wing is designed for a purpose. I know at least 19 brands that make good wings for PPG, and about 30 that make good wings for paragliders. Hard to believe that a brand survive year after year in this sport if they would make shitty products. But giving you some info might help you understand what type of design you should invest in. Read more in this magazine (for free). And keep reading that magazine and the other out there to get a better understanding on the technical side of paramotoring. That will make every purchase the right one from now. Remember they don't sell false claims, and the handling characteristics described by manufacturers are not to hype a product, but to keep you safe. A brand new wing can range from ~$2300 to 4400 depending on the usual factors like country of origin, import cost, material, profit. Brands usually have a fair pricing policy, you pay for more complicated designs that take more hours to make, and bigger sizes that cost more material. A wing with a few hours can be half the retail price, ask for used demo wings if you are short on cash. Hope it helps

Great sound in air perfect mix from you and the engine, what did you record with?

Nova Phantom for ppg...... But yeah, it's the most expensive wing out there, and also the most advanced wing, 99 cells. Should have lots of performance, but still being a low EN-B. I think the flyboard air prototype is more "007" than a paramotor. But if Bond-style is the goal, I suggest a FlexTux instead of that boring Gin suit.

I bump this and add, will it be the WB37 carb? Or is it too small? And will it be modified to only factory settings? Will we see clutch and e-start in November? And by the way, have the clutch been reliable so far?