outkast Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 what about a Faq for us newbies, I have only recently got into the sport and have found that when it came to purchasing equipment it was a total minefield, I was forever emailing sellers on ebay to ask such things as does it have high or low hang points etc, I did not know a good brand from a rubbish one, it took a lot of searching and questions to members of this forum (thanks francis and co). it would be good to have a listing of the most popular engines, wings etc with some info on each listing things like type of hang points, suitability for newbies etc, plus some sort of pricing guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 i like that its a good idea as it has cost me a fortune tryin to find somethin right i bought some dinasaur thing then rebuilt it flew it once it was never suitable for me or anyone really , i up to now in twelve month had five wings fair enough trashed one or two in hedges high winds ground handling and mucking around, but just having the list of what to buy and what not to would have been a great help so yes good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcs Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Great idea, then we could tell the newbies the legality of having 10ltr tanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Great Idea What are you thinking.... A Page tabbed from the top, as per tip to tip, air law, navigation... and so on that people can submit things to? Ideas on the layout / workings please SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 oh oh we dont need nothin about the 10 ltr tank in it on another page there is virtually a book on it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Great IdeaWhat are you thinking.... A Page tabbed from the top, as per tip to tip, air law, navigation... and so on that people can submit things to? Ideas on the layout / workings please SW yes Simon exactly the above, as for layout maybe something like below: Model: PAP 1100 AS Manufacturers website: www.papteam.com Powerplant: Solo 210 (inverted) Wieght: 27kg dry (unconfirmed) 37kg (with fuel and harness) Thrust: 54kg (unconfirmed) Fuel capacity: 10 litres Harness configuration: Sup air, low hang pints with hang bars Prop: 4 blade, size? Cage: stainless steel, twin hoop, Size? Cage setions: 1 Pilot wieght: Up to 85kg Starting method: Electric/pull start Inflight charging: No Hang point adjustment: Yes, 4 holes on hang bars Recomended upgrades: HEIS: http://www.southernskies.net/page_info/ ... stall.html Additional links: http://www.mojosgear.com/html/cparts98.htm http://www.k48.com/solo.htm http://www.ultralightnews.com/solo/index.htm http://www.skydragons.com/Products/Para ... .html#carb Price guide: £2000-£2500 (mint/low hours) £1000-£2000 (used/average hours) -£1000 (heavy use, will need work) something like the above, some of our more seasoned members could add their coments on owning and operationg the machines, they could also add tips on what to look for when buying etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Easy, I will get onto it. It can also form the thrust tests we hope to do. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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