Pilot Paul

16 hours ago, AndyB said:

Search on Wichard for the best SS shackles. These are load rated at 600 kg AND are self locking ie the extra clip is still added, but not the primary locking device. These are the ones used on my current Air Conception machine. I think many others use them as well.

https://marine.wichard.com/en/stainless-steel-hardware/shackles/self-locking-shackles/bow-shackles/part-1243?fbclid=IwAR0dlLJjzdiqjZ4sj6XIAVOVJ4oLYgdlNLLq085osPukeNEpIxOK7xdtCac

Looks there’s only one UK distributor according to their website. Is that right? Where did you buy yours from please?

Thanks Andy

Perfect! Thank you

I’m looking to upgrade the D shackles on my Bailey V4. I’ve been looking at bolted D shackles with safety pins for extra security. 

Has anyone done this? Any recommendations please? The current ones are 40mm long and 30mm wide.

I also want to change the main carabiners too as it’s a second hand machine.

Thanks

Could be a silly question, but what do you wear under a flying suit? Is like overalls and just put on over your normal clothes? 

Just bought an Ozee Millennium thermal suit

Thank you

Any recommendations please for an all year round flying suit at a reasonable price?

Thanks

This is really helpful, thank you

It’s all getting complicated I’m reluctant to cut the heat shrink as that’s a brand new battery from Bailey and cost a fortune! You think they would cover this stuff in the manual! 

Thanks Cas, I’ve got one somewhere from my old RC flying days . What’s PB charge option though? Also, any idea where I can get the connectors to make up the lead please?

Could anybody recommend a battery charger for my Bailey v4 battery please. It would need to have the correct lead to connect the battery as the terminals are covered with tape.

 Thanks 

1 hour ago, Blackburn Mark said:

Splendid
You can get away with horrible landings in free-flight so use the opportunity to tune your skills  
A minor error is hard to "run off" with all the extra weight

I’ve had a few of those too

44 minutes ago, Blackburn Mark said:

Lol.... I recognize that shit  

The D-ring has a strap as a failsafe... not sure how comfy it would be riding on the strap but it would remain flyable if the D-ring failed.
(Cant see it failing in shear though)
Twice I have managed to launch with the riser wrapped around the dog-leg (Bailey V2, similar to yours)... Not fun but the few inch imbalance was easily flyable/controllable/landable (the thrust line was off center so beware of being heavy handed)

The two Pip-Pins are under much less shear because of how the weight hangs... I would expect the welds to fail before the pins did.
Again, I would expect a shift in balance if it did but would also expect it to remain controllable.
You could do a hang-check with any of those mounting points off if you wanted an idea of what you would be into if one failed.

I once flew on old Fly paramotor without the dog-legs (I had forgotten them).... It flew but it squeezed me against the frame.

Its good to be paranoid about your gear... keep you nice and safe  

That’s Good to hear and  extremely reassuring! I’m training with the BHPA so currently learning free flight and practicing landings before I’m ‘allowed’ an engine. Getting some great flights from some high points in Sussex though.....Mount Caburn, Devils Dyke etc.

I can now strap on the old v4 without worrying about those little d-rings and pins

2 hours ago, Pete S said:

Not the same part of the frame/harness but illustrates the principle.

 

I definitely doing that, thank you!

1 hour ago, AndyB said:

It is normal practice with the small shackles to put a small snap ring (essentially a key ring) through the hole and round the shackle pin. Then it cannot undo.

 

Have you got a picture of that please? I think I know what you mean but it would be good see it done. Thanks

No I’ll just be doing gentle flights with XC’s now and again. They are stainless steel but I wish they were a bit thicker!!

There’s probably some amazing physics at work here, but as a newbie still in training and yet to fly my Bailey V4, I can’t help wondering if the two pins holding the hang bars in the chassis and the mallions holding the carabiners (also on the hang bars and therefore the same pins) will be strong enough to take me and the motor!!

Everytime I go and look at it In the garage (which is often as I love it) the same thought crosses my mind

I’m crap with electronics! I do have a multimeter but have never used it

Always prepared to learn new skills though

Would this be suitable?

Could anyone tell me the correct battery I need for my Bailey v4 please?

It looks like the previous owner has taped two together and I’m struggling to find what I need to fit in the gap.

Thanks

Interesting! Thank you for all your help. I’m learning a bit more everyday 

Ah, this is what should have accompanied my post above!

Whoops, a little emabarrasing! Told you I was new to all this. 

Thank you for your help, I'll pick up a 10mm key today