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Hey chaps i wouldn't worry about the clouds so much, just all those things crawling around on the ground my recommendation to the itinerary would be some jolly well rolled up newspapers preferably splat (got the little blighter) lol Alan

Cheers Mike set my media center to record

Made me chuckle Norman, nice one

Hello Mark, That was my first flight in lovely sunny (a far cry from the minus 2 that i flew in over Christmas ) conditions looking forward to the rest of the year, you nailed your take off first time, spot on considering the long period in between.

Sounds great Rob what temperature difference was there between ground and 2500 feet i have been told that usually it drops 3 degrees every 1000 feet, Alan

Good point Nirmal. I hadn't accounted for the self teachers that buy the wrong kit of ebay. Got one near me but atleast I wont let him buy the wrong stuff so he's half way there. Oh dear i bought mine of ebay

I own a parajet makro which i purchased second hand last year, the motor has around 60 hours flying time on it 6 hours by myself and i can honestly say its been spot on. I have seen on this forum that like most products you can get problems with things and not knowing their circumstances i would like to say that a lot of problems associated with ring gear wearing out starter motor failures and so on can be owner inflicted. A lot of people flood engines especially two stroke engines and then repeatedly crank it over putting unnecessary strain and wear and tear on components, then blame it on sub standard parts and i have witnessed this first hand. Before i got myself into paramotoring I was a keen Jet ski fanatic, now these machines where incredibly temperamental and extremely expensive both to run and repair especially after a few years running so it will be interesting to see the comparisons between the costs of these two sports. Anyway back to your question, yes i rate my parajet it starts easily its economical looks really well built compared to some that i have seen. Already at the field i have seen other paramotors that have been playing up so i for one am glad i bought this machine hope this helps.

Nice Paps though.

the velcro straps came seperate cant remember which piece o f equipment they came with, the reserve came in a container which i did not use as i wanted a cockpit type container, also i did not realise at the time you needed the maillons so had to order them also but got there in the end.

Hello chaps, I fly the above wing and would like some advice on the trim settings i have made 5 flights so far all with the trims on takeoff settings. I would like to know what other flyers trim their wings to during normal flight as i am planning to fly longer distances soon rather than circuiting, also do you take the trim settings back to 0 to land many thanks Alan

Paul my reserve is attatched on the left hand side, this was set up by our cfi for me hope this helps, Alan

My parajet is already on a 3 blade so if the gearing is different i would stay on the 3 blade but wondered what the difference is ,one of my flying colleagues also has a parajet makro on a 2 blade wooden propellor. Do you you know the advantages of the 3 blade over the 2 blade propellor, my throttle is on the right hand side my reserve is a cockpitt container one. As i am new to the sport i have been flying on a circuit at a local airfield as they were kind enough to accept us into there club and set up a seperate paramotor circuit for us and now i would like to start flying longer flights just waiting for some better weaather the last flight i did was the begining of January, many thanks Alan.

I have just noticed that my carbon fibre propellor is showing signs of wear the sheets have started to open and part if i do have to replace this can anyone tell me the benefits of a 3 blade over a 2 blade and if anyone can recomend a repairer of this item or know the cost of a replcement. Many thanks Alan. PS The propellor is on a Parajet Makro machine.

Hello, Is there anyone in the locallity of Kingston upon Hull who if possible i could meet up with regarding advice on this sport as i am new to paragliding/paramotoring. I will be taking my CP in spain next month and I am looking to buy a motor and wing. Sorry if i sound a bit Royston Vasey. Alan

Hello Paul Thanks for replying i will give you a ring tomorrow night early evening if thats alright as i have only just got back in and its a little late many thanks Alan.

Hello, Anybody out there fly one of these or know of them in terms of performance and reliability many thanks Alan.