Atko Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Just read ITV have developed a new full reflex paramotor wing. Still all under wraps, but from what i've read and there's not much out there, they've trialled it vs the ITV Billy. The Piper is supposed to be much faster, yet has a slower take off and shark nose tech. Looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchg Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 I loved my ITV Billy. I learned so much with that wing and it kept me safe. I look forward to the piper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atko Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 There's a small you tube ad, just released and its worth a look. They reckon it will fly over 70 kph. Interesting times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atko Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Well my ITV Piper 25m turned up last week. Only had chance to do a bit of ground handling. Seems light, easy launch, but brake lines seem long. Anyway, looking forward to first flight when weather improves and update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulLewis Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Id be really interested to hear what you think once you've flown it. especially your all up weight and motor, efficiency, speed range of wing slow/trims/bar etc and how it launches and lands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atko Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Yep i'll post when i manage to get a flight, bloody weather. Sold my Billy, so hope this is all they say it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atko Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Well still not flown by myself, only ground handled. My friend (experienced pilot) flew it this week as i didn't have time. It was 15mph winds. He was comparing it with ITV Billy, same size 25m etc and said it had nice easy launch characteristics, and loads of lift. In flight there was no oscillation, trims easy to pull in and quick to let out so suggested feathering them. Can turn on all trims, using wing tip steer. He was fully trimmed out into winds and hitting 24-25mph, 5400rpm from moster 185. This indicated it's efficient for xc. He said very responsive in air, but stable. On landing it was very smooth and only a small amount of brake gave loads of flare. This is what i was hoping for as a go to wing with agility and xc traits. Fingers crossed i come to the same conclusion as him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Hey Atko, how you enjoying the Piper? What’s your weight to have decided on the 25m? Wondering if you are ‘leasure’ at that weight or expert and how demanding it has proven to be. some more comments on handling, etc would be awesome if you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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