pauldeakin

Did you find one? I am also looking for an instructor North of the Border (not for me but for an acquaintance) Paul D

The other can is also 2 months old and clear ............... ????? confused. Separation of additives and degradation can occur sooner if the mix is stored in an area that experiences temperature extremes, its better not to mix the oil until you need to. Paul D

Anyone up for Thursday 16th. Morning - until it gets too thermal or sea breezes - thermal hunting and\or Late afternoon and\or Evening - an XC Paul D

Hi Nick, Sorry for the delay in replying (been too windy) can you make Thursday 16th? See separate thread. Paul D

I am overcomplicating things here, (all the polar curve rubbish!) , if someone like me wants a really efficient wing, at the expense of handling and easy launches, then the important things are the L : D (glide angle) and getting the right size, which is probably means being in the bottom half of the weight range. Then test flying it. Paul D

Quote - The polar curve Should tell you what is the most efficient speed to fly at is. As far as the size of wing I would go for the largest that would allow me to stay just above the bottom of the weight range, also remember that differing wings will behave differently at this low wing loading so please try them all first so you are happy with the wing you eventually end up with. Pete b Yes the polar curve is useful, but it shows the performance when in the middle of the weight range, if the wing is flown near the bottom, then the curve remains about the same shape but moves up and left in the graph, giving a slower 'speed to fly' and a smaller sink rate, the problem is we don't know exactly by how much? Paul D

I agree with the view that smaller wings are easier to inflate and therefore launches are less likely to go wrong (especially forward launches). I also think that the majority of intermediate and experienced pilots will prefer the handling of smaller wings but…… In the video Geoff is comparing a modern small efficient wing to a larger less efficient wing, this is not particularly helpful, as someone considering a new wing will want to compare a modern small efficient wing to a larger modern efficient wing. The comments from Pete are more helpful because he is comparing the same wing in different sizes. I am more interested in reducing the amount of thrust required, so that I can have a smaller, lighter, quieter, smoother motor, so for me the question is: what speed does a particular wing fly most efficiently at? And what size wing do I need to fly at this speed (with my weight)? If I can find the answer to these questions I know what size wing to buy. Paul D

What are you going for now, a Parajet? Hi Simon, Not decided yet but, I am going lightweight, big wing, small motor. My aim is to use the motor as little as possible. Paul D

2008 model, with about 18 hours, Fly 200 Engine, very powerful, excellent condition. Electric start, in flight charging, mid\low fixed hangpoints, 125 cm wooden prop Photos here: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/PADEAKIN/RRParamotor# £1950 Tel: Paul 07505048489 EMail: padeakin AT talktalk.net

Manufacturers normally fly the wing with a standard paragliding harness when they work out L : D , the additional drag from a paramotor makes a big difference to the L:D, for example it could be 8:5 with a standard harness and less than 6:0 with a paramotor. Paul D

Flying this evening (usual place) Paul D

For a forecast of thermal updraft velocity see: http://rasp.inn.leedsmet.ac.uk/RASPtable.html Paul D

If you want a DHV1 you should take a look at the Apco Karma it is a very good performing DHV1 you can get it with paramotor risers, when the trims are fully in the risers are the same length as the standard Free flying risers, then you can let them out when using it with a paramotor this prevents it hanging back too much when flying under power. If you are ready for a DHV 1\2 then I would recommend the Windtech Kinetik Plus, it gives better performance than the Karma, it is trimmed more for paramotoring, but is very good free flying as long as you keep the trimmers fully in. I have been free flying one of these recently, and am able keep up with other 1\2s and some 2s. Only bad point is that it’s a bit heavy, mainly because it has thicker lines that many free flying wings. Both of these gliders are only DHV certified with the standard paragliding risers. One thing you should look at is the weight ranges on various gliders, and your weight when free flying and when flying with a motor, ideally you would be in the middle when free flying then near the top when motoring, but this may not be possible. Paul D

The weight ranges of 80-105 (Medium) and 90-115 (Large) are weight ranges that the DHV certification was tested at, so for the DHV certification to be valid you must fly the wing within that range (all up weight), but bear in mind the DHV testing was done without a paramotor. According to: http://www.papteam.com/pap_news_eng.htm the PAP Motion also has DULV certification at the range 80-140 for the medium and 90-160 for the large, and PAP specify the weight at the higher DULV range, so this is a more useful figure to use. It is not always best to be at the top end, it depends on the wing and what you want from it, if a manufacturer is specifying a big weight range (like 80-140), I would prefer to be in the middle. I would recommend taking the trouble to weigh all your gear, and get your all up weight, you need to include everything even the wing that you hav’nt got yet, (the medium PAP Motion should weigh 6.4kg), don’t forget to include some weight for fuel. If your all up weight is less then 115kg then the medium may be the best choice, if it is more than 115kg the large may be better, but get advise from someone that actually flies them, if you can find anyone! Paul D

Bumpy at 2000 ft maintaining height when power is off sinking when on full power Sounds like it was thermic, considering the time of day, it could be caused by a sudden drop in air temp, then warm air that has built up during the day in trees and crops and things releases, but I would expect this to be relatively smooth, but then maybe it was, if you are not used to flying in thermic conditions it may scare you a bit at first. Paul D

Weather forecast looking good Anyone got anything planned? Daytime or evening? Paul D

Lets do it on Sunday instead. 15:00 - 16:00

Hi Dave, Yes still using the Walkerjet, I have been testing big floaty wings and lightweight motors, with the intention of thermalling, but miss the power and the easy launches, so have gone back to the Walkerjet. Paul

Vince, Could your field in Rye be used for training? Paul

We are planning a triangular flight, so far the following are interested in coming. Launch between 15:00 - 16:00 Sat (may have to change it to Sunday, same time, because a offshore wind is forecast for Saturday) Paul D Rob Vince Nick I will PM the coordinates to those that are coming. Lets do it on Sunday between 15:00 - 16:00

[quote= What is the planned route? Vince Hi Vince, A triangle, a choice of two, one short, one a bit longer. I will PM the coordinates the day before. Paul D

Hi Nick, We had a good flight but was not able to complete the planned route, I expect to attempt it again soon, possibly this weekend coming. Should be four of us if you can make it. Paul D

Anyone want to come on a short XC flight on Monday late Afternoon, from Peacehaven along the coast Paul D

Welcome to the East Sussex club If you fly in East Sussex, please use this forum to arrange meetings with others in your area. We have a number of sites that we use, but do not want to advertise at this stage because of restrictions. More details to follow. Paul Deakin

I had the problem where my sensor (copper washer) broke off, I just put the bare wires under the plug washer, to my surprise this works just as well as the washer did. ie: it gives the same reading. Paul D