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what he said awesome

you dont need it with the flash starter fitted

mate of mine flys the fresh breeze with the solo engine and high hang points, its pretty light being made of aly, but one ding and its a bugger to fit the frame parts together, fair bit of tourqe on it too. the solo is a bit long in the tooth now as motors go, mite be worth trying to get something a bit more modern.

Vince I would be quite happy to give it a go for you

as above, the two paps I had both gave me bruises when landing.

Cheers Dave, that's really useful, and interesting because that's how I launch my Revo2 I'm due a change and the Nuc sounds perfect for me, but I want to wait to see how the GTX is reviewed. Dan I am with you on that one mate, I have been looking everywhere for an unbiased review of the GTX, I guess not enough people have flown them yet.

I'd love to try one, but unlikely out here. Can I just ask, in what way is the launch technique different on the Nuc? I've only ever flown a Revo and I semi-power launch every time, and it is a doddle. Virtually 100% success, unless of course you're standing on the lines, like I did the other day I can only say what method i have found that worked for me, the revo was a case of a regular forward or reverse launch. with the Nuc I find this techniuqe works best as the Nuc tends to have a bit of a sticking point as it rises. clip in as per normal, take hold of the risers ect, take up slak on the lines to make sure you equal pressure on each, step back one step, about quarter throttle, let off throttle and imediately run forward snatching the wing off the ground, no pressure on the As as the wing comes up and is roughly at the nine oclock position if viewed from the side get back on the throttle, this tends to make the wing pass through its sticking point much easier, once the wing is up I am already moving forward still at about half throttle, I take a qucik glance either side to check its inflated ok and then hit the throttle and am normally off the ground quite quick. all sounds a bit complicated and is easier to do than describe, but once you get to feel how the nuc rises its quite easy.

Luke, how can you say that the Nuc is the most stable wing out there if you haven't flown a Revo 2? Dan I have, and it is more stable than the revo2

now you are talking

I sold my Revo 2 to buy a Nucleon, the biggest differance I noticed straight away was how much throttle I needed in flight, the revo needed around three quarter throttle to stay in level flight with the trimmers on take off position. The nuc on the other hand needs barely more than tickover when flying with the trimmers in the same position, I was using a fair bit of fuel on the revo, I dont use no where near the same on the nuc. its a bit different to launch, the revo is quite easy where as the nuc requires a different techniuqe but once mastered its a doddle. I found both wings to be very stable with trimmers out, both feel nice and solid. The higher performance of the nuc is apparent as soon as you start flying it, it just seems to carve through the air so much better, with the nuc you just have to pint it where you want to go and you are there, where the revo would wollow a bit the nuc just goes. The nucs trimmers are a bit fussy but again once you are used to them they are not a problem. The differance in glide rate is huge, once you let off the throttle the revo would loose hieght quick, but the nuc just keeps going, I got caught out on my first flight on the nuc and nearly went straight through the gate ata the end of the field and off into the distance. I love the nuc and it gives me everything I want from a wing at this point, the only thing I may change it for is the new GTX, but I am waiting to see some reviews on that before I make a move. The revo2 is a good first wing if you have never flown before, however if you are coming from a background in paragliding you may be a bit dissapointed with its performance and the nuc may suit you better. Nice review, very helpful. Thanks Dan Thanks Dan, if you get the chance try and get a demo on a nuc you will love it, pity you are not nearer as you could have tried mine.

Si can we get the web bods to provide a "most impressed" button please

you should have said you wanted to demo a speedster as you were looking to buy one, cash talks mate

Micheal if you want to fly airliners for a living have you thought about some of the scolarship programs some airlines run? to be honest flying anything other than open cockpit does not really appeal to me, but horses for courses I geuss. have you considered joining the RAF, you will need to be well educated and have a high tolerance to things like G forces ect to fly a military jet, I come from a long line of pilots, both military and comercial. if your goal is to one day fly for a living you wont go far wrong in joing the RAF.

Hi Morgy, yes my revo was smaller but the wing loading as per placarded wieght range was almost the same. not flown the speester so cant coment on how it compares to the nuc, I am still waiting for Morgy to offer my a go on his

would my polini fit in it Vince?

I sold my Revo 2 to buy a Nucleon, the biggest differance I noticed straight away was how much throttle I needed in flight, the revo needed around three quarter throttle to stay in level flight with the trimmers on take off position. The nuc on the other hand needs barely more than tickover when flying with the trimmers in the same position, I was using a fair bit of fuel on the revo, I dont use no where near the same on the nuc. its a bit different to launch, the revo is quite easy where as the nuc requires a different techniuqe but once mastered its a doddle. I found both wings to be very stable with trimmers out, both feel nice and solid. The higher performance of the nuc is apparent as soon as you start flying it, it just seems to carve through the air so much better, with the nuc you just have to pint it where you want to go and you are there, where the revo would wollow a bit the nuc just goes. The nucs trimmers are a bit fussy but again once you are used to them they are not a problem. The differance in glide rate is huge, once you let off the throttle the revo would loose hieght quick, but the nuc just keeps going, I got caught out on my first flight on the nuc and nearly went straight through the gate ata the end of the field and off into the distance. I love the nuc and it gives me everything I want from a wing at this point, the only thing I may change it for is the new GTX, but I am waiting to see some reviews on that before I make a move. The revo2 is a good first wing if you have never flown before, however if you are coming from a background in paragliding you may be a bit dissapointed with its performance and the nuc may suit you better.

I am 79KG and fly a venom with the polini thor 110, its has more than enough thrust to get me, the motor, wing, reserve ect off the ground and a good climb rate under a Nuc 31. any thor 110 motor should be more than adequate.

and you did

I had quite a pronounced tourqe effect on my venom, but a hang check and a bit of tweeking with the setup sorted it out

one of the blokes I work with said he saw a paramotor flying near junction 3 so was proberly you.

are they ski goggles Mark?

I am with Mr Grape on this one, dont do it you will miss it come summer and everyones out have a great time.

Loving it BOB, thanks for posting

The further the tips of the prop are from the centre the higher the torque/procession effect will be, IE bigger prop more torque.

what wing?