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I’ll admit that since I started flying I don’t tend to ground handle for the sake of it, thus limiting the chances of my wing getting soaking wet, and if the same for a lot here possibly why you haven’t had many answers.
 

If the ground is wet, I lay out my wing at point of take off, fly, land and try and drop wing neatly and then gather up and put away in its mushroom bag. Those bags are nicely vented such that if left in a warm room water will eventually evaporate and escape. (It does help having a newer wing though)
 

However I do recall Colin saying that he dried out the school wings over doors and stair banisters. I think his words were “anywhere there is space”!

2 minutes ago, paraflyer17 said:

Might be worth considering again then. What machine is that on? Does it need to be something light or is it also OK on say a parajet V3?

I've a Parajet Maverick and Dudek Universal 1.1 28m. Oh and with a 17l tank, which more often than not is pretty full.

7 minutes ago, paraflyer17 said:

Is that 100Kg including kit or 100Kg plus kit?

I really like the look of these but at 85-90Kgs out of bed in the morning I deduced from reading around that it would be a no-go.

I'm 85kg (naked weight) at the moment and having no problems getting off the ground with one, even in nil wind.

I use FLARM but fortunately haven’t had to attest to how effective it is v an RAF jet. I will say I think it’s petty useless for GA as from what I’ve read/heard/experienced  the best option there is ADSB. I've had some pretty close planes fly by, even with my FLARM on. However ADSB requires an FRTOL, which makes it less likely to be used widely. I'm in the process of getting mine though, with a view to equipping ADSB.

Interesting that the ATC you spoke to actively monitor FLARM. I'd imagine that's because of gliders rather than paragliders, as it isn't widely used in our discipline. Gives comfort though.

Great news, as I missed last year’s 

1 hour ago, Anxious jay said:

Where to get a transponder please guys,,

You’ll need a radio licence before you can use one of those. 

After fantastic customer service from the folks at Parajet yesterday, where they replaced my starter pulley system, I was able to fit in a short flight this morning, before the weather turns nasty for the foreseeable. 
 

Now back to weather watching. 

Managed a short flight this morning (thanks Ben for the photo) before starter failure cut the day short. Hopefully it'll be OK again tomorrow.

Tomorrow's looking like a day to call in a sickie...

Is this based on IP address or are you doing a stealth track à la Facebook

4 minutes ago, paul_grover said:

Was just interested in what the target is in the top right of your screen (with + sign at centre) and whether that had anything to do with it - I haven't seen that on my screen yet.

 

That's the radar which is configured in settings. Must admit, I too have found it to be a bit elusive but if you're around next weekend at the fly-in we can compare.

2 hours ago, paul_grover said:

From your photo it seems you may have now tested with other traffic. Is that target top right appearing because there’s another aircraft near? Or do you just have your Oudie screen set up differently to mine?

cheers

paul

Paul, I've done over 150 miles XC with it now and not once has the radar actually pinged a contact, even though I've been buzzed left right and centre by GA and rotary.

After a bit more research it seems that the 5 probably has little relevance in respect of GA. For that the next step is ADS-B, but use of that isn't straightforward either, as it turns out a radio licence is required. Although I'm taking steps to get an FRTOL, which would cover it, an interim might just be to get a strobe and / or keeping a good eye out. Or in other words, no change to current situation.

When learning to ppg, you learn how to control the wing first, well if the instructor is worth anything. You'll have your hands full with that. Then, when you can demonstrate good wing control, you'll be introduced to the motor. 

Some advocate PG then PPG but if your aim is PPG, then learn that. It'll save you time and money.

37 minutes ago, Martin Whelan said:

Thanks guys sorted it now did some wire wiggling and got lucky 

Good to hear you got it working again but if through "wire wiggling", that would suggest something is going to fail sooner rather than later. I'd recommend a thorough integrity check of the kill switch wiring.

(I've had to replace both wires/connectors on different occasions recently)

Have a look at the wires from the throttle harness. Bet you one of them has snapped, probably by one of the bullet connectors. 

It's a simple job to redo the connectors to join the wires again.

9 hours ago, MIke Page said:

Is there a prize for 'best log'?

Not a competition I want to judge

12 minutes ago, Steve said:

Flykandy jacket ... luxurious neck seal. 

For £300 I'd expect nothing less.

To be honest, I did think about getting one of those but after mailing the company a couple of times and getting no reply, and with no other contact info on their website, I gave up. £5 snood it is then.

I'm now "Flying with FLARM"

Sounds ideal

11 hours ago, steelmesh said:

The Dudek Universal 1.1 manual says to trim out in strong turbulence (pg) and suggests with the trims all the way out it is very resistant to frontal collapse and the rear risers have almost no pressure on them so you'd need to tip steer.  In general with a reflex wing in reflex mode, are pilot inputs reduced when in turbulence?

 

Turbulence won't disappear. Jolts will still be felt but harder at increased speed. Reflex mode just increases resistance to collapse and so piloting work is reduced when controlling stability. So unpleasant feelings in turbulence will still exist but you can be happy in the knowledge of being very resistant to turbulence induced collapses.

BBC news article on the subject

(He did it)

43 minutes ago, AndyB said:

I had my machine on household insurance as a specified item. Then my machine got stolen. Then I had a huge argument getting them to pay up - they did. Then they said they would not cover it any more.

That's insurance companies for you. However, as you found, they should pay (after a fight) if it was specified. You might have to pick and choose the companies though. I used to be an insurance broker, so know the stunts they try and pull. 

2 hours ago, paraflyer17 said:

Does anyone do fully comp cover? Even just for theft rather than damage?

These things cost a lot of money to just be left in a van, but I assuming most people have to do so regularly. 

Household insurance as a specified item. 

1 hour ago, alan_k said:

Anyone know what type of wing it was, reflex or not? 

According to his YouTube channel it was a Sky Flux.

Comments suggest a 50 degree wind shear at 200/300 feet with 5kt below and 19+ above.

50 minutes ago, geoffw said:

ps your insurance starts the moment they receive your payment.

Or a specific date in the future, if so stipulated on your application form