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    Which throttle?

    in General paramotor discussion

    Posted

    Some people like the parajet one because it has a cruise control screw fitted. Others dislike it because of that. Personally I found the screw got in the way, and also didn't like operating the throttle with my fore finger (the throttle pivots at the top). The Polini throttle suited me better, pivoting at the bottom, meaning I could use my lower fingers for throttle and leaving my fore and middle fingers for brakes. It's also a bit slimmer, which I liked.
     

    (PS cinereus, sent you a PM)

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    First bits of kit to buy?

    in Other

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    8 hours ago, cinereus said:

    From the first two posts it seems a decent GPS for ground speed/altitude/bearing does not come in the same device as a vario (nor as a airspace mapping device). Is this a correct understanding?

    And these GPS devices sound general purpose not flight-specific?

    What else is there? GPS/vario/mapping. Camera and mounts. What should I be thinking about comms? I'm a little overwhelmed at all the ways to spend lots of money.

    There is one device that covers just about everything; Naviter's Oudie. I've the 5XC and it has a colour glove usable screen, readable in sunlight, long battery life, GPS, gyro varios, speed, altitude, bearing, wind assistant (speed and bearing), thermal assistant (for those times you want to gain free lift), mapping, airspace, electronic conspicuity (FLARM FANET+). The only thing it lacks is the competition specific software (speed to fly, etc) though for a fee I could enable those. It's great and means I only need one instrument, though I tend to have a radio, phone and camera with me too. Plus drinks, mirror (for checking fuel level) and a few other bits and pieces. You end up carrying a lot. 
     

    The downside to this all-in-one box of technology is it costs a bit more (though possibly less than buying lots of different units). However I note you say you're on a tight budget, so possibly something for later.

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    Mandatory service bulletins

    in General paramotor discussion

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    There are four bulletins for the Atom 80, mainly for pre '20 models, as the MY20s have had the work corrected.

    1. Exhaust mounting plate needs changing. New one is thicker and has slightly different geometry. There were some instances of thinner plate snapping. (This is the "mandatory" one for pre MY20 models)

    2. Pulse line change, to help older models high rev range fueling in cold higher humidity conditions. (Mandatory for models with internal pulse line, though I know of instances where problem hasn't manifested itself. In my case though it was a right PITA, and I went whole hog and had MY20 carb fitted)

    3. Notice that storing the engine flat could result in small oil seepage from gearbox vent hole. Just wipe any away and top up if needed.

    4. Notice of possible oil leakage from muffler joint due surfaces not aligned properly. More noticeable in low hours due to richer mixture while running in.

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    2t OIL

    in General paramotor discussion

    Posted

    The best? Aspen 2 though that isn't an oil but rather alkylate petrol premixed at 50:1 with a premium quality biodegradable 2-stroke oil. Alkylate petrol is significantly purer than traditional petrol. Harmful aromatic hydrocarbons are close to zero and it burns significantly cleaner, leaving no residue.

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    Scout's future 4 stroke paramotor

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    42 minutes ago, admin (Simon W) said:

    Casey, 

    We became dealers for the Paracell a year ago :-) We are just about to order a couple for a TV show I am working on in the future. :-)

    SW :D

     

    Kept that quiet 🤐🙂 Looks a very interesting piece of kit. Any details on price of unit, price of separate batteries, recharge times, and effect of cold on flight times for winter flying (well, autumn and spring too, lol). 70 minutes beats OpenPPG hands down.

    Transponder

    in Paramotor Radio / Comms

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    8 hours ago, AndyB said:

    Yes, I know. But I could also fly in class D here if I had radio and the transponder. I think transponder not compulsory but my local ATC are not happy without one.  

    Ah, ok. However, as I mentioned above, the SkyEcho isn't a transponder, it's a transceiver. It'll only transmit the standard VFR Squawk code 7000 and in a different Downlink Format field from other aircraft transponders and can't be interrogated. However it would be recognized by ATC as orginating from an EC device, so you may get away with it. But yes, need a radio, do a course to get your FRTOL, and also an OFCOM licence. You also need to get an ICAO hex code. Call sign is some what arbitrary in our cases, as we're not registered, but you'll need one when communicating with ATC and if you have one in your SkyEcho (there's a field for it when setting up) it'd be good if it was the same as the one you used over the radio! 😁

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    Transponder

    in Paramotor Radio / Comms

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    1 hour ago, AndyB said:

    Cool, that is really good help. I live inside Teesside controlled airspace and have to travel to get out of it, which is a shame because there are some excellent fields half mile away.  So if I am understanding correctly, I need: a transponder; a registered call-sign; need to do a radio course and get a FRTOL; need a radio and an OFCOM license? 

    I was talking about what was needed to use SkyEcho, in response to Alan calling it a transponder, which it’s not. However the the OP mentioned he can fly in his local controlled airspace in Ireland subject to him having a transponder and radio. 

    Transponder

    in Paramotor Radio / Comms

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    2 hours ago, Reagrove House said:

    Appreciate the help.  As long as they can see me, I'm good. All I need to do is give them a call, let them know I'm intending on flying and give them a brief flight plan and they are happy.  I'm surprised at how helpful the IAA and airport tower has been so far.  This is the key to allowing me to fly in my local area and the price is well worth it for saving me the time to take off outside the controlled Airspace zone.  Thanks guys.  👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

    Not sure how relevant but under CAP1391 portable ADSB transmit is currently only approved for use in the U.K.

    Transponder

    in Paramotor Radio / Comms

    Posted

    1 hour ago, alan_k said:

    Here is a portable transponder

    https://www.flightstore.co.uk/pilot-supplies-c1/skyecho-2-portable-ads-b-transceiver-p12386/s21382?cid=GBP&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz4z3BRCgARIsAES_OVc1Rs8yh9exVFfugh8jaBnam1WsxggXvpOyKD8seCzCAAlsQ-DyXc4aAqw6EALw_wcB

    With pedant mode fully engaged (😁),  technically that's not a transponder but rather an ADS-B transceiver. Also you can't change the code, should ATC so desire. However it is portable, has a good battery life and will let those with ADS-B in see you. Falls within the remit of Electronic Conspicuity the CAA have been banging on about for a while. You also need to preprogram it with an ICAO Hex address you'll need to apply for (as well as your call sign). Plus you'll need an OFCOM licence for it in addition to your FRTOL.

    (this is a road I have gone down 😉)

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