Phil_P Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'm sure someone on here was thinking about (or had built) an enclosed, streamlined nacelle for a paramotor. I don't really fancy having a load of rigid plastic round me, so I was wondering about the feasibility of something like the canopy that people have over their kids baby buggies. An extended forward area for the legs, while up on the speed bar, and a sloping, perhaps zipped, clear enclosure for the pilot to see out of. I know our machines are dreadfully un-aerodynamic, and was wondering whether any worthwhile savings, in terms of fuel consumption could be made. Sorry, I'm parawaiting for bits, so I'm getting loads of ideas at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_andrews Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I hear you Phil. I'm Looking out at a -20C thermometer right now that makes me an armchair pilot. I had wondered how feasible this could be without a purpose built buggy of frame in general to retain shape, then I saw the enclosure in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB3ExpxaXb4 Looks like it's supported by feet, but purpose built free flight pod harnesses aren't really and option - are they? This tent-like affair may be a step forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirmal Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 PAP did something like that for their distance record attempt. http://papteam.com/images/2007/travesia ... Pierre.JPG For more pics, go to http://www.papteam.com/eng/, keep clicking on the old news button at the bottom of the page and go back to 31st march 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazer1981 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Would the purpose of this be for comfort ie: keeping you warm or for carrying things, like a tent?? or both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 OZU from Tarifa made a special case, for the front deposits, which will take all the intruments necessary for this type of flight. Written in generic European Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Would the purpose of this be for comfort ie: keeping you warm or for carrying things, like a tent?? or both! I was actually thinking in terms of improving fuel economy, although comfort would be a bonus, especially if the flights ended up being longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Francis has a home made tandem nose cone - I reckon if you trawl through the photo albums you may find a piccy. It is quite a weight - think wheelbarrow but very cleverly built with moveable attachment points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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