Casper Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) Ok, not sure what to discuss yet, but this is too interesting not to share. Guess he showed it at Beach Blast 2017.http://www.paravol.info/t3353-Air-Conception-TORNADO-280.htm 280cc engine from AirConception, 11.7 kg!!!Edit 23/5-2017: since it official now, here it a link do discuss the engine on the forum Maybe we can keep this as a thread for cool stuff and development that happens in the paramotor industry. No long discussions, just to make the good stuff viral in the community. Rumors, new products, must watch videos, small tips n trix. You can't really start a new thread when you want to show the new jacket Flykandy designed for paramotor pilots. But you wish that you didn't miss the kickstarter campaign where you could make a good bargain, just because you didn't find it in a thread like this. So, keep posting, at least I want a thread like this, since I love to know what's going on around the world with all paramotor related things. Edited May 23, 2017 by Casper Added link to the new thread about Tornado 280, to guide future readers of this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 There's a new issue of Free Aero out in english now. Happy reading! https://issuu.com/saschaburkhardt/docs/securite-e-150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas_whitmore Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Interesting article on karabiners in there . Worth reading .... Cas . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 More stuff from Air Conception, anti-torque blades, same principle as SCOUT and Nirvana, but a different design. Seen in this video by Fly High Paramotors, Also some other nice machines in the video, but the anti-torque blades caught my attention. Looks like you can fit them to almost any cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 (edited) Apparently some Finnish pilots made a daring flight today from Tallinn to Helsinki over the ocean. http://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000005248457.html https://paramotors.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:tim/10.6.2017/12:03 Edited June 10, 2017 by Casper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Adventure from France have developed a new paramotor with a cage and swing arms mostly made of carbon fiber called Pluma, very exciting! Lightweight and strong. Read more here http://www.paramoteur.com/doc/Catalog-Pluma-EN-A5.pdf and watch the video. Two different propellers, 115cm, 130cm and two engine options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi k Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I like the New Adventure a lot but i'm biased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 On 2017-06-25 at 14:01, kiwi k said: I like the New Adventure a lot but i'm biased My love/hate relationship with Adventure is neutral... maybe a little bit biased Anyway, news from U-turn motors, not that silly dude in USA that sells PPG stuff under the brandname . U-turn are developing an electric paramotor. Looks nice, but is there anyone who want to buy one for just ~60min power? From the ads in the background it says Upgrade kit 2-stroke, so maybe a quick engine switch will be possible? that would be something new. Kangook is also trying to go electric together with Paracell. Way to epic not to mention, the 8th edition of the Red Bull X-Alps starts in three days! Follow the epic journey on http://www.redbullxalps.com/ Subscribe to Red Bull X-Alps on Youtube if you want to watch paragliding as amazing as it gets. Route 2017. If you can't stand free flying, then wait for the Icarus Trophy paramotor adventure race that starts in september. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) Shitty weather? Read the latest issue of Free Aero! As always a splendid magazine with something for everyone, but with focus on competition in this issue. Read about X-alps (start cancelled due to bad weather, new start in 2 days), or read about paramotor competition. HTML-FormatRead at ISSUUPDF HiRes (37 MB)PDF (14 MB) Free Aero for android or foriPad, iPhone Edited June 29, 2017 by Casper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Looks like the innovative Blackbird paramotor is available in New Zealand. This is a paramotor like the old grasshopper where you can change the trustline, but it also have a cleaver foot rest and a modern design, strong fuel tank and lightweight. For more info https://www.facebook.com/paradynamics/ So many nice paramotor innovations right now. I just hope it all consolidate in the near future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 There is a new glider manufacturer on the market, DAVINCI GLIDERS that launched last month. Based in South Korea, Maybe not so interesting for the European market yet, but who knows, maybe they will pop up soon when they establish dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 Soo, who needs a lighter paramotor? Nirvana have a new line coming up called F-light, where the lightest F-light 160 ultimate lands on only 16kg with harness. Weight saved on drilled cooling fins and cage on the lightest version. Another new detail is that you can have custom print on the harness. Looks like the paramotor equipment is getting more personalised every year. Also Coupe Icare started yesterday so maybe we will see more news the upcoming days. There are lots of brands on the icare expo so if anyone finds something interesting, then post it.http://www.coupe-icare.org/exposants.html#b4-paramoteurMore pics on fbook Adventure also announced another new paramotor from them, looks like it might share some cage parts with the more exotic Pluma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) News from Vittorazi, a brand new engine Atom 80.https://www.facebook.com/vittorazimotors/videos/974939349325287/https://www.facebook.com/vittorazimotors/videos/974953429323879/ Some data from the video: 78,2cc ~16 hp at 9500rpm, 55kg thrust with a 1.3m prop wg8 carb 2,7 - 3,2 l fuel/hour at 8000 rpm static thrust 30 kg with a 125cm prop. 10,5 kg complete engine gear reduction and centrifugal clutch pull start Looks absolutely stunning. Edited September 22, 2017 by Casper data 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Two new PPG wings from Niviuk, Link 2 and Qubik, both in the EN-B range. Not much info yet. https://indd.adobe.com/embed/57b0fb06-a2f8-40af-baee-c97c128a778d?startpage=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 The russians are doing some really interesting development with exhaust pipes right now. Not to mention the impressive lightweight paramotors from SkyMax. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Here something you soon find in your local hardware store with advertising aimed for your kids, maybe the next big thing after fidget spinners and hoverboards: a chinese paramotor with a 75cc engine from Jstol. http://www.jstol.com.cn/index.php/features-mainmenu-47/template-features https://www.facebook.com/jstol75/ Some big plans from this company: " With the big momentum of China’s “One Belt, One Road” economic development plan, JSTOL will expand its oversea market in 2017, gradually entering the general aircraft engine business and mass application market of North America, South America, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Northern Europe, and Australia. JSTOL will start the globalization era of its products with the most competitive and cost-effective JSTOL-75 Paramotor. " I sure had fun when I read on the website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 $3900 = £2950 excluding transport and taxes. I wonder how many they will sell? It only has a 3 litre fuel tank which seems a bit of a drawback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 This is similar to the really small one I found....they are using engines originally developed for model aircraft, which is why they are small. Some of the parts look like they copied a Parajet Zenith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 FlyKandy will soon deliver the brand new PPG/paragliding jacket. You can still preorder it for a reduced price. They also made some nice changes after some feedback. I think it looks great, can't wait to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Yesterday Gravity Paramotors from USA opened their doors. Looks absolutely stunning! Some very cleaver solutions on this one that might solve some common problems. Looking forward to reviews. Nice design, lots of thinking behind it, looks like a parajet But there is lots of small details on it that I actually don't like, but most likely that's only me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 Still no Tornado engine out on the market, but Corsair improved the Black Bull and they still have some news for the Bull. They now have a battery re-charger (add on) and a new exhaust system, and soon they will have a new pulley design that is innovative (but weird ) Also, Sky engine will have a new water cooled engine for the power hungry crowd, a 220cc engine that will deliver some amazing thrust. 106kg claimed on a three blade, feather light compared to the Thor 250, way to go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Details about the new F-light from Nirvana, looks very nice but maybe a bit fragile in some areas that will need spare parts sooner than other designs. I really like the harness design, for those who have a hard time getting into the seat, this looks like a really good harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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