norbertflyer

I've used an Optimate 4 on a few old gel 12v lead acid batteries in the past. 2 out of 3 were successfully recovered to last another 6 months or so. Richard

No sensible glide info until the still summer evenings, but the few flights I've had so far with the R2 and Garmin 96 tracks suggest 7.0:1 ish (engine off) at slow trim setting. I used to fly an Ozone Delta pg wing under power with the same paramotor which averaged 7.5:1 for comparison purposes. I would need to run many more square pattern flight tests next year to be certain of 7.0, or thereabouts. Richard

Shorai LiFePO4. Richard

http://youtu.be/kljKfxD9z_k A few videos starting to arrive now. Mostly showing takeoff. A very good stress free wing from Ozone. I'm not saying it's easy to launch this wing (compared with the meticulous layout I adopted for my previous wings) but I think it would probably launch from inside the rucksack..... Richard

Well done Nick, glad you could make use of the conditions. I stayed on the ground scared to get my new wing wet ........ Using my light weight ground sheets needed from now until March. Richard

Sergeant, this is all explained above. Trims set to full slow for the 3 successful launches, white line for the 2 falied runs. Richard.

I tried to write my initial in the ground fog using the prop wash, but I had trouble spelling...... Rare conditions worth taking advantage. Prop angles adjusted by 2 deg to 14 now. That should bring the engine revs nearer the torque top spot and give me more take off umpfh. Richard

Despite an under geared ground adjustable test prop on 3 of the flights, I was quite impressed with the R2 28:- Launch - easiest I've experienced, but you do need to take a wrap to get airborne even on the slowest setting with a low powered machine (as I found out twice on aborted runs). In flight - slight penduluming but easily stopped and not surprising given its agility, short lines and the Ozone slalom designer input. Incredibly stable, but also incredibly agile for a low B class wing. Wing tip brakes are ultra sensitive at trim and very work well at full speed. Trimmers need a really good pull as do others at my AUW. Turning takes a bit of a dive if not checked with opposite brake or power, but that's a consequence of it's agility. Landing - needs a wrap and decent rate is average. MPG - about 5-7% less than my Delta class (31sqm) C PG wing, so a pretty good result for a purpose built low end ENB PPG wing. KPH speeds at 145kg - 40 trim, 48 full trimmers and 59 at full trim speed bar, but I couldn't maintain level flight with my engine/prop setting combo. I'd probably go for a size 30 if one was to be produced, but I think the 28 will be good in the higher wind conditions. Looking forward to trying the thermals in the spring and soaring it next month. Hope this helps someone looking into this class of wing purchase. Richard

Cracking video Jock. nice to actually catch up wil you guys for the first time this year at Powick. will post Roadster 2 report when I've downloaded the GPS tracks. Richard

My custom colours 28 version has just arrived. Weekend looking ok ish for a bit of a blast. New Powerfin props on the Konig working well so I shouldn't lose too much mpg on this wing. Will report back. Richard

Nice demo of a bit of soaring on the R2 Sergeant, despite the naff conditions. Looks a bit docile in the air, but that's the market it's aimed at. Would've been interesting to see what would've happened with trimmers in play. Was that site Camlo? http://youtu.be/MFZvgQ0CHEA Richard

So, what exactly is the "great feedback" or is this information MI5 classified? Richard

Anyone seen any video of the Roadster 2? Coupe/Ozone/etc. Richard

http://www.para-test.com/images/Test_Re ... _28_en.pdf Certification details here for the 28. Very good result for unaccelerated trim configuration. Should suit a very wide range of pilots. (26 nearly as safe. ) Richard

http://www.flyozone.com/paramotor/de/pr ... ter2/info/ Richard

Viper 2 got a good lowish ENC rating (sort of related to the soft ENC Delta 1) Delta 2 had a relatively high ENC rating (related to Viper 3) so this might be why the Viper 3 will remain EN uncertified. This will be a shame, as I'm sure a reasonable ENC rating would tempt more of us PPG/PG flappers. Richard

I meant to say ".......I hope the V3 gets some form of EN/DHV collapse RECOVERY proof,......"

Hi Carl, probably the Kougar 2 from Niviuk would be more the direct competitor for the Viper 3. More of an XC cruiser than a comp slalom wing. I hope the V3 gets some form of EN/DHV collapse resistance proof, as I enjoy a little thermalling and need some mental comfort of what it will probably do in the event of a frontal or assymetric at least. Richard

http://www.flyozone.com/paramotor/en/pr ... per3/info/ Very tempting, but no certification yet (if at all). Richard.

Find a launch site(s) which have a slight slope. Helps massively with my bad knees in near nil wind situations. Richard.

Been flying, not posting..... All planned ops finished for the moment. Had a very good April in the air. New PG harness had a good outing Saturday at Gyrn Moelfre. Hope you're getting some airtime Jock! Richard

Shippley's ship...... Richard

Shipley's got one up my way. Can't remember the engine but surely the loudest thing I've heard in a long time. Richard

Will be out locally only. Need to check my arm since the last op to make sure I can launch the glider (and whether the ground isn't too waterlogged - Powick is susceptible) Richard PS - what does "don't rush" mean?

Konig radial engines rule OK. (4 of them). Richard.