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2 hours ago, admin (Simon W) said:

TO AVOID: If you start to feel the wing 'sliding or slipping' during a tight slow turn, let your brakes up straight away to prevent a spin. 

TO ENTER (do not do): You would have to slow the wing down considerably using both brakes and then let one of them up to enter a spin. This is not at all an intuitive thing to do for a Paramotor pilot and the situation should be avoided. 

It's most likely to happen to a Paraglider trying to core a thermal with tight slow turns. 

SW

 

Hi sw

was pilot ok or did he get any injuries so I guess this is down to pilot error sw

hi all

 I wear these plugs I used to work in a foundry had them made for very noise places

had foam pumped in to ear for mould then made of rubber last a life time very comfatable as well

not sure how much they cost but don't think they were cheep

HI Scott

yes mate we did 

rang rob we arranged to meet tomorrow between 4 and 5 oclock are you coming?

Hi Sean

Been busy at work ive  had bit of an injury went over on my ankle on building site went down like a ton of bricks worst of it over now

ive hooked up with some other flyers near me some in training 2 pilots there fields are in Exmoor near baslow they have 11 fields to fly from

have arranged to meet one of them tomorrow hopefully to do a little flying weather permitting.sry to hear of your set back hope you have a quick recovery 

cheers chewi 

Hi Capotec2015

I bought a syphon from Halford think it was only £3:99 was abit slow but does the job ok 

better than taking tank off 

Hi sean

used to work at a foundry at halfway andy cook owned it probably about 15 min drive away to beighton 

no probs mate theres plenty of time to meet up sometime I used to get back pain from foundry work used to get me down at times it stops you from doing thing and trying to keep on top of pain is mentaly tyring have spent many a hour laid in warm baths just to ease pain alittle when me backs gone.Take it steady

  cheers chewi 

hi sean 

hoping to fly sat evening if wind strength stays as it is or sun lookin good 

but you know what weathers like were in sheff do you live how far from chezie are you

if not flying could meet u can have a look at motor and wing have chat if you up for it 

Hope everything goes well with op AndyB 

what kind of injury is it one that you will make full recovery from if you don't mind me askin?

Hi sean

I live in chesterfield nr sheff think I'm one of 4  that andyb talkin about will help if I can 

Thanks guys for great advice will only fly if I'm 100% sure its ok I have cp rating paragliding but I don't think myself as being experienced flyer as didn't do much flying(big regret)

cheers Chewi  

Cheers for weather sites andyB and steve much appreciated 

hi AndyB

Do you find that this weather windfinder forcasts to be right when you fly all the time or any other weather forcast you use or is it over time you get the feeling the time is right to fly?

19 hours ago, savage said:

It's very unlikely to stall, but it depends on a number of factors. How low in the weight range you are, how old and slow it is and is it suitable for towing etc? (I see the Alpha 3 is suitable for towing)

Looking at the history, the Alpha 3 is a 2003 wing or 15years old, personally I would look for something a bit more modern, you really are in vintage territory there.  Nevertheless, you are the one with the throttle in your hand, apply it gently at first and see how far back it goes (an experienced ground observer might be a better judge). The wing is most likely to spin when trying to turn in a climb, rather than power stall if it is close to the edge.

Stuart.

Thanks for reply stuart

  wing is 12yrs old only flown 3 to 4hrs still crisp have bought new motor which is a eos 100 booster which felt more powerful than the rad mxl motor which I flew this wing on I'm at top end of weight range of glider with no problems

not sure if its just me over thinking stuff as ive not flown in a while 

cheers chewi

what I wouldn't give to be that close to a beech my field were I fly from is about 4 min from my house I pass it every day when I go to work and can see it from my bedroom at min just dream of flying from it  bloody weather lol

great pictures andyb not jealous  how far do you have to travel to get there?

9 hours ago, adamjedgar said:

 ensure you have checked your static hang propellor angle..if this is wrong that may be the cause of your problems with the new setup. If you are leaning back too far the chances of torque induced steer increases...particularly when more thrust is being produced.

im not sure whether swing arm pivot point height affects torque steer...i think it may.

Thank you for your reply adamjedgar am not worried about my setup was concerned that the thrust of new motor could cause the wing I have flow is only a dhv-1 paraglider wing so was wondering if power would push me to far in front of wing on full power to cause me problems 

cheers chewi

ive seen some of your footage andy looks cool mate is weather as smooth as they say it is 

Sometime this year would love to fly along a good stretch of sandy beach thats one of my bucket lists of flying 

as anyone got ideas or experience of a good place to go  

I've flown my advance alpha 3 paraglider wing with a rad mxl 120 with no problems at all.I've bought an eos 100 booster paramotor

which feels like it has more power than the rad little pocket rocket I call it could the difference in power on full power that is put this wing closer to stalling point any advice 

regards chewi

Thanks for reply sw have much to learn to get back into flying didn't realise how much you loose when you don't fly for years take off great as I said but the feelings when off ground was like first time ever if I'm honest now thinking I panicked a bit when wing bobbin about may have been turbulence off village were the field is not sure which made me tentative with throttle

I have another field which I can use which I clear of obstructions and used to use

cheers chewi

is this hanging point more sensitive and feel what wing was doing in flight than a high hanging point

cheers chewi

wind 3mph gusting up to 6 did some ground handling felt great geared up take off was spot on wing came up a dream 5 steps and up I went

the hanging point on paramotor are low on wasp eos 100 which is different to what ive flown before well that's all good stuff out of way

I was on and off the throttle like a little girl which I think was causing wing to feel it was all over the place not good for confedence ended up landing

have video but wont put it up lots of swear and angry words on it lol

its not scared me but need to think how to go forward safely be gentle with your answers lol 

8 hours ago, admin (Simon W) said:

Depending on the quality of the oil you have mixed with the petrol, it can last for months.  

The EOS is a tiny bit funky to start, so if your having starting issues... it's probably not the fuel its self. 

Welcome to the Paramotor Club!  

SW

 

Thanks for welcome looks like a good place to get info and make new friends

Thanks for replies lads just gets rid of little niggles in me head 

just waiting now for bit of descent weather for first flight cant wait  to get up in air again