Scott Harcourt

30% sounds a bit rich

The automatic altitude compensation is where it’s at for flying machines and EFI.

No info on the smart carb but I did find this on the back of it: http://www.ecotrons.com/products/paramotor_engine_fuel_injection_kit/

Try here for harnesses:

http://www.skyads.aero/ad-category/harnesses-paragliding/

there’s a few cheap one’s here and new one’s often...

Hi,

A few of us use these:

Sena Tufftalk-01 Over The Head Earmuff with Long-Range Bluetooth Communication - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LWWY83L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_QEfzBb0F343D4

Did have Microavionics, but these have full bluetooth with siri capability, decent range in air with bluetooth. We have 2m radios connected too for greater distances. which can be done wirelessly if you buy an sr10. It has a fantastic ambient mode that allows you to hear what’s going on in the field withouth having to remove the earcups. There’s fm radio and simple phone connection with the app. Sound quality is great.

Not as robust as Microavionics but good enough with care.

They were too busy fleeing in ‘horror’ amidst the ‘chaos’......

Well it’s the Mail. What a cripplingly badly written article that doesn’t match the lovely beach scene in the pictures. It then rambles on about the hot weather and random incedents whilst still showing picures of people having fun on a beach with a paramotor in it....  

I’ve been getting reports of exhibitors in difficulty. Really sad news for all those involved... 

Hope everyone’s ok....

I made a point of starting my v5s without a warmup, on my back. Started second pull, no problem at 22°C

Wow, add Jesus and crumple zones and you have classic Super Dell rants...... Does this make me part of the baying mob?

Moving on, I had a reply from Greenpeace..... 

I don’t agree, regulation isn’t for me... I prefer the current model as it’s more accessible and inclusive. I fly (legally), to escape the life draining adherence to made up rules... 

How many pilots here wouldn’t be flying if a pilots license and the inherant costs, medicals ect were involved?

The pilot and Greenpeace deserve to have the book thrown at them for blatant and flagrant acts like this....

You.’re welcome. The compression is quite heavy, alot to do with no clutch and having to overcome the inertia of the prop system. I changed from helix to e-props and that made it slightly easier. My motor has low hours, so, I couldn’t say wheather it get’s easier mechanically. I can say it does get easier though. I think mainly because the muscles used aren’t usually used that often and not with the same exhertion. These quickly get stronger the more you back start the unit, alongside developing a good technique.

I would recomend a rack to start it and not ground start though. I lost a finger the first and only time I did...

Check this out if a rack isn’t possible.     

Good luck!

Hi, I have the same setup as you. I have a towbar rack and start mine on that to warm it up and pre-start. Then no issue with back starting even in -5°C. You’re correct regarding the retrofit of the e-start. Bailey told me it was not possible. 

I contacted Greenpeace and told them to pack it in and why... Not on...

No worries, if I have anymore ‘handy tips’ I’ll be sure to pass them on

3 hours ago, asquaddie said:

AndyB - Totally agree, not a good way to show a machine to a first time buyer!!!

Must be a heavy old beast though!!

I was once that first time buyer, I was shown the very same way. The next day, I started it for the first time, the engine overan and I lost a finger and all my tips. It was a Bailey in a Zenith frame and I never did it again. It put my training on hold for 3 months and wrecked my confidence.

The picture might bring it home.......

For sure mate, looking forward to it

Hey chewi,

Did we meet whilst I was kiting my new wing on Thursday? Are you flying with Rob?

Having learned last year on my Bailey, non electric, non clutched motor. All I’d say is, get both as a beginner if you can. They’re easier and safer. Allowing you to concentrate on the wing, not the big spinney thing...

I just watched the video, I note you got a mention re the new v2 frame.... Any chance of a scoop?

Thanks.

Great stuff, that makes it all the more appealing...

I have mates in Stokesly, Battersby Junction and a few others  places around there. They want me to come and fly up there this summer.. Hopefully, weather permitting I’ll manage it.

Thanks Andy, I’m really looking forward to my first beach flight, but have no idea about the ‘logistics’. 

Did you take off on the beach Andy?

Parajet mostly use Helix  carbon fibre props. If it’s black, it’s carbon fibre.