kbelcar Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hello I recently bought the Skywalk Scotch (L) Large (free flight DHV 1-2 100-130kg), (DULV Certified Engine 100 up to 150kg) http://www.skywalk.info/Content/107/?mnid=337 ! My weight is 90 kg, a total with motor about 130 kg (with fuel)! Will I have problems with that wing because I have only 123-130kg total, until now i flew an Apco presta (L) DHV 1-2 105-130kg, with no problems! I read that it is best to fly an PPG on the maximum of weight range for that wing? What problems occur when flying at the minimum weight prescribed for a wing? What is better? Does anyone flying Scotch and what is your opinion on this wing? Thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 You will be ok anywhere in the weight range and can go slightly over if you want, if you are on the bottom of the weight range its no biggy just that the wing may be a little less solid above you in rougher air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Your fine on this wing at your weight...... Ive got a Scotch medium I fly it at 110kg all up..........its an awsome wing super nimble super safe my fusion is a ...Slug compared to the Scotch.....it will run rings around it .....its in a different league......problem is it is not a quick wing......and you end up going backwards in a good breeze this is where the Fusion wins........horses for courses.......if I am messing about on a light wind day its the one I pick everytime.......I Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbelcar Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 OK, thanks for the responses! I hope I will enjoy in the wing! Garyfreefly - how best to use trimmers (take-off, in the air, when landing?) Are trimmers dangerous and which are the benefits of tightening and releasing the trimmer? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I may be a good idea to get a bit of training to lear up all the little questions you have in your mind. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Ditto ....simon has a good point... take off in the slow postion....unless its blowin 10+ mph then let the trimmers off ie the fast position....if you let them off when you are flying there is quite a bit of weight on them.......they slide through the cam ...quick....but nothing bad will happen ....but you have to pull quite hard to get them back to land (with your finger) .....this is unlike my reflex wing .....in which there is very little presure/weight... on the trimmer......if you fit a speed bar you need very strong leg muscles I carnt hold it for long but then my legs are crap.... the wing is solid in the air its my cup of tea....I flew it in quite turbulent and windy conditions back to back with a ozone roadster which was front tucking..and did not inspire any confidence....and it was still rock solid no sign of any misbehaviour it is a hands on wing though ...and you might be suprised just how quick it turns.. No big pulls on the brakes..to start with ( I would just like it to go quicker ) has yours got a split a ...riser.......as some of the early ones didnt... pps I want to get my hands on a new venom...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbelcar Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 OK, thanks garyfreefly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimed01 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 OK, thanks for the responses! I hope I will enjoy in the wing!Garyfreefly - how best to use trimmers (take-off, in the air, when landing?) Are trimmers dangerous and which are the benefits of tightening and releasing the trimmer? Thank you Looking at the questions you are asking I would advise you not to take off at all until you have spent some time with an instructor. Your choice tho. Good luck. Whitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbelcar Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Looking at the questions you are asking I would advise you not to take off at all until you have spent some time with an instructor. Your choice tho. Good luck. Whitters. Whitters, I have a license for paragliding but we have no PPG schools (yet) in Croatia as well as an instructor for the PPG! --> but thanks for the advice kbelcar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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