macey2kk

Did the idea get any further?

As the thread seems to have 'stopped'!!

Hi

No, it's very much alive... The prototypes have been completed and the final revision, patents being applied for...

But at present I'm in discussion with a third party

Watch this space on Thursday next week... All will be revealed!

Should have a take off field right next to microlight club

in next few weeks, when farmer cuts the hay.

Also need to watch out for Altcar rifle range, they shoot out to sea

across the beach at times, (at least you won't have to fake the Landings)

Will put post on when field is available and your welcome to join us.

Absolutely mint! Please do

Or txt me 0. 7900.... 549....309

Thanks slapper

Thanks fellas,

Il give andy a shout... Really fancy a late afternoon beach run... But not if il get a roasting! Although if 500ft I doubt they can do anything...

And you never know when you may develop engine problems and need to get down to land on the beach.. Oh it's gone right again, no it hasn't, yes it has

Thanks

Hi fellas

I took the bin lids up to formby beach yesterday, was like goin to Spain! Ace weather and lovely beach....

There's a microlite strip. / club nearby, I just wondered whether anyone had any good take of / landing fields nearby as I'd really fancy a early evening trip along Thë coast

Thanks

Having read the above comments I am fairly sure that he is not a scam merchant. According to his feedback he has had some very happy US customers to date and I am reasonably reassured by the website. I sent him an email regarding shipping costs and was quoted £90-100 depending on postcode, so the price would still remain remarkably cheap. I do however agree with the spares issue, although I think that time would be the only real problem there. And yes, I had noticed the hang points as being a little basic. I will give it some thought.

Truth be told, I now have enough money in place to bagsy the bailey v5 but, now that it is crunch time, I am finding it very hard to justify five and a half grand. That is the equivalent of a very nice MX5 and a decent sports bike parked on the drive. As regards buying second hand, I am constantly scouring the ads, and ebay for something suitable but haven't seen anything yet. Thanks all for your input. Much appreciated

I've a great idea!

Buy one, then take the engine out and put it in a Parajet frame

I've heard a lot of good things about the moster engine too,

Can't say I like anything else about it though!,

Cage netting doesn't look too clever, nor the wing attachment points....

I'd go Parajet if I were you

Mmmmmmm

I think both Simon and sticky grape have a point..

Ok.... I give up!

Off to the petrol station......

Just think of the sound of 6 ducted fans tho!

Nice!

By the time you got enough together you would need batteries the size of a breeze block to run them for any amount of time. The weight is not so much the issue, it's the cost and maintenance of them there LiPo's

SW

I get that...

But 6 thrusters costing around 300 each...

And 1k work of batteries

And 1k worth of frame etc...

Still good value, and I wonder if the life span of the lipos costs more than petrol costs over their lifespan??

Just curious!! Or could it be the next project?

I saw this, and hope it may benefit somebody on here

A very useful site, maybe a uk version is in order?? Unless there is one and I don't know about it of course! Doh!

http://www.usppa.org/News/product_advisory.htm

It's only as powerful as your finger is on the trigger,

The key will be how good you are taught to use your finger!

Personally, I did a paragliding course before adding power, it gave me the knowledge of how my wing feels ( and I felt ) at 1000ft without the complication of the Paramotor,

Plus the wing control aspect of it and ground handling as you say payed dividends later on

I converted myself with no formal instruction, and besides jumping in the seat too early on my first launch - dohhhhh! I haven't looked back and I flew a Parajet macro with a synth 34 as I'm 120kg, it's like launching a bus!

If you haven't been in the air before I'd certainly go do a tandem paraglide, or a few lessons,

But that's my opinion...and what worked for me

Good luck

Excuse me if This sounds thick, but if you have 2 of those producing 10k thrust each, do you still have a combined thrust of 10kg, or do you have the equivalent of 20?

Sorry if this had been posted before.. Not seen it

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It may be possible to have it drilled for both sets of holes, il look into this once the prototype is done...

Would certainly make sense!

Would it work with a wooden prop?

Cheers

Stu

Hi stu,

If yours is the 6 pin version then yes it should fit, but I will check my old single carbon prop to make sure, I know that the reduction is smaller so I will check stud spacings

But once I have Thë prototype it will be able to be adapted for any machine I think... Prop needs to have 25mm hole in centre though

Thanks

Mark

I was not going to mention the washer!!

Just wondering how far it will push the prop out from the hub??

But you did enjoy my love swing Darren.......

It will space the prop from the reduction by around 12mm

My rotron is already using a 10mm spacer to keep the prop away from

The reduction drive because it gets very hot!

I'm still planning on entering the Paramotor fraternity with a Baileys V5. Why? Because it's quieter than the 2 strokes and seems to be more fuel frugal, reliable sturdy etc. But it is obvious that nearly all the franchises have restrictions on sale prices and a V5 cannot be found anywhere for les than £5000+.

Can someone suggest a comparable alternative for new entrants into the market please? Something that above all else is reliable, electric start stop (in flt), robust and for a lot less than a new V5? Ideally something between £3-4000?

Ooops - nearly forgot: must have good after sales maintenance availability.

Many thanks.

Parajet...

Good strong frames, ideal if you jump in the seat too early on your maiden flight as I did!

From personal experience ( and my flying buddy ) the most amazing after sales service

Loads of variants and Parajet refurbished 2nd user units for sale..

Parajet all the way for me!

And no... I don't work for them, although i should do as I don't get paid for telling anyone how happy I am with my second one!

Following a similar principle to another manufacturer that declines to sell unless buying a new machine, I've developed a retro fit device that makes the fitting of the prop a single bolt job.

It provides even distribution of pressure throughout the face plate, is tightened with one Allen bolt, and has a safety pin to prevent it coming loose.

Couldnt help but smile - my v5 prop quick-release described perfectly!

Nige

Lol, yes... The bailey version is very inspiring!

I'm guessing the proof will be in the viewing. Obvious question is why ParaJet haven't done it themselves but I'm just stating the obvious. Be interesting to see what they've done with the Zenith.

There's also the safety aspect too (don't want it coming off mid-flight). But, Don't let my questions put you off there's bound to be a market.

best of luck with it.

Al

I did ask Parajet if they could / had any plans to make a QR prop, and nothing was planned for anytime soon, but of course once made il send one to Parajet, I'm not after a profit here, just want to make things easier for myself, and if that helps anyone else in the meantime then great, I dare say Parajet or any other manufacturer could make one a lot cheaper....as they have the equipment necessary.

Of course safety is first, and il be all ears and welcoming suggestions once the prototype is ready.

Although I didn't get to fly at the Cheshire fly in, I did get some inspiration for a quick release prop.

I don't know about anyone else, but I find the process of fitting the prop a bit tedious, not knowing if I've tightened the bolts equally, losing spring washers etc etc, plus concern that the constant use will weaken the threads.

So! I've developed a quick release system for the Parajet prop.

Following a similar principle to another manufacturer that declines to sell unless buying a new machine, I've developed a retro fit device that makes the fitting of the prop a single bolt job.

It provides even distribution of pressure throughout the face plate, is tightened with one Allen bolt, and has a safety pin to prevent it coming loose.

It's easy to retro fit, and also gives a bit more prop / cage clearance which has to be good news in itself!

It's all alloy CNC machined, stainless steel pins etc and il have pictures of it fitted within about two weeks and is currently to fit the 3 blade prop although I would consider other variants, even other Paramotor setups if the interest was there..

The full kit will have a cost of £80.00, but if I could get an order for 10 together I'm sure negotiation could take place with the supplier.

The question is, would anyone else be interested?

Absolutely well done mark, 100 % for organisation bud.

Only sorry us stories were a bit wussy for the weather conditions, and didn't make it back on Sunday.

But nice to meet a few new people and check out other peoples machines..

Well done!

Meds,

Greenlaning is absolutely amazing, plus it's an all weather sport,

Be happy to take you out on a beginners route one day, although don't expect to be bored by that! It's bloody hard work!

See u at weekend

I think the one you mean is right next to high edge raceway meds...

I learned to ground handle there, and was over there on my Ktm the other week

Good access all over the peaks from there too,

Was talking to a fellow Ktm rider who lives behind and says Thë farmer is sound

See u at weekend!

Sticky grape? Lol

I'm in!

Today in the morning you were spotted over chatterly Whitfield mining museum and at 5pm a Paramotor flew over my house, even dropped in to my field behind,

Blue wing I think with a splash of yellow on tips..

Would love to know who you are as you must live local to me...

Ps, land on the field anytime an drop in for a brew!

I tried you on 143.750 which is what we all use round here, but I guess as a solo pilot you have no comms

Get in touch!

Don't worry bud.. I hope all 4 of us can make it!