waynevan2000

I think it may be a problem with your computer ben_stanton. There is no arrow showing up on my computer

Thank you francis777 for your very informative replies. You have been very helpful. Regards Wayne

Thanks for the info guys. http://www.theloftworkshop.co.uk/pgrepairs.html was what i was looking for. I went to p@r@2000 to check out the weight specs before posting . I'm still thinking to myself how i missed the naked weight As you can see by my post timing i got sidetracked hence my post after Francis replied. Now i have another decision to make. Ive found 2 wings, both have only done about 1 hour. One is the revo 26 and the other is a synthesis 27.(inflight weight 80/105 kg. Is this ok ?) 29 also available. Any unbiased opinions on the 2? Ive noticed the synthesis has a EN C rating whilst the revo has NIL. I'm also looking to do many hours on the wing so don't want to outgrow it! Thanks. Wayne EDIT: just to confuse matters. Para2000 specs state 60/85 kg In-Flight-Weight (Paramotor 60/150kg) but http://flyparamania.com/index.php?optio ... &Itemid=34 state 70/90kg (Paramotor 70/150kg)

Thanks Norman. I thought a possible positive may be easier forward launches in low wind, but then that could also make it overpowering in heavier wind ? I'm a noob so I will await the wisdom and experience of Francis. Another possibility is to have my current wing repaired. It has a 6" tear right on the seam of where one of the A riser lines attach. (a good yank from one of the lines getting caught in the prop) I don't know the price of such a repair and if it would be worth it. Besides being 10kg under weight for the wing anyway. Anyone have the contact details for Loft? Thanks. Wayne

Hi. I only weigh 60kg and finding it real hard to find a second hand wing to suit my size. I have found a size 26 revo wing which is rated @ 70-90 kg or 70-150kg for ppg. At a rough guess i would say I'm at about 110kg all up weight with fuel, reserve, etc.. Summer ain't here much longer and i would like to get back in the air before its to late this year. I don't intend on using the wing without a motor. What would be the positive/negative effects of being in the low end of the weight range ? TIA. Wayne

My guess is Pete is using AVG. That throws almost everything as a trojan..

Hi irm750 I managed to get mapsource working properly with my GPSmap 60CSx. I have installed City Navigator Europe NT 2008 which i transfered to the gps. maps,waypoints,routes etc all working fine.As well as topo and transparent air maps. What maps were you trying to use with mapsource ? Not sure if the forum rules allow for me to attach the file needed. cough....Jetmouse You may also find this interesting for adding the Garmin Air Maps through mapsource. http://freegeographytools.com/2007/addi ... -mapsource Wayne

After making new sections to weld on, I got thinking about the vertical CG. For some reason it never occurred to me that the vertical CG would make a difference to the angle of my dangle . You cant see it in the pics but there is another cross section about 3" lower on the cage for the harness to attach to. After attaching it there it hangs perfectly Thanks for the link DanTheMan. Ive had a good read anyways I'm now onto checking/preparing the engine. What 2 stroke oil you guys recommend and what petrol to oil ratio should i use? The go-carting lads Ive spoke to swear by Silkolene pro 2, the track bike lads mostly use rock-oil synthesis 2 race ,and the motocross lads tend to use Castrol XR77. Also do i use normal unleaded or premium petrol ? @ FarmerDave. Unfortunately the exhaust appears to be standard. (lawn-mower looking thing) The bloke told me he recently changed the ignition for a performance type, the make I'm unsure of though. I will post in the wanted section for a performance pipe and a starter + ring gear. First i need to find out exactly what the engine is. Thanks to all for the help. Wayne

Hi Phill. I too was thinking about this. Would the thrust pushing up at such a strong angle not make the wing more unstable and more susceptible to collapse, as well as a greater risk of prop strike ? All the info i have seen suggests for the natural hang angle to be between 3-5 degrees. What you reckon? @ Dave. Believe me i eat like a horse and drink like a fish. My metabolism just wont allow me to gain weight! The bike has been sidelined. Agreed, too dangerous!! Paul Deakin did reply to my email, He was unaware of any mods but did suggest stirrup\bridle if the angle was correct with my legs forward. Any thoughts on this ? I'm going to see if i can find someone with a harness with the lumberjack adjustment i can try out. If that fails then I will look into making modified hang point sections. Thanks Wayne

Hi Dave. Unfortunately the harness only has adjustment on the shoulder straps. Ive tried to have a look at the harnesses and cages from the link. I wasn't able to see how they have been modified because pic's were to small. will email Paul Deakinhave to see if there are any mods, I'm also hoping it wont be to much hassle to convert it to electric start. In the mean time I will scout round the web for some info. I have found a pic of what looks to be the same frame as mine, is this the lumberjack adjustment you talk about? If so, that could be the easiest solution for me is to get a new harness. That adjustment looks like it would do the trick. EDIT: Resize I think the guy i bought it from said the motor was a solo 210. There are no names/markings for me to be sure. I will post a pic to see if someone more knowledgeable than myself could confirm. Thanks Wayne

First post so Hi to all Yep another noob here. I bought a motor and wing a couple of months ago, I then found out about something to do with ground handling?? Thought i could jump on and just fly it!. I removed my sup-air para-motor harness for some ground handling practice. Anyways after a day of ground handling i SOON realized there was allot more for me to learn before i would be soaring through the skies. I have since done quite allot of practicing and para-glided of some hills in wales With a good friend Rodger who sadly passed away last week. He ended up hanging in a tree!! He was certainly a character and will be dearly missed. "Lowey likes trees" on youtube if you want a chuckle at his first flight. I have now attached the harness back onto the walker-jet frame to set the hanging angle. But even with the D-Shackles set to the closest point from center of gravity it seems to have to much natural hang angle ? I weigh 10 stone. Relaxed position. I am having to push forward with my legs to bring the motor up. Attachment point Should i fabricate some new hanging sections something along these lines? OR!!! Have i simply attached the harness wrong ? Any help/advice would be appreciated