norbertflyer Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Could just make out Orange wing with light blue leading edge on Saturday eve. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_p Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hi Richard It was me over kiddy on saturday, orange with white leeding edge though. It was not me over clent on monday Took off from the kite field at kempsey, idea was for out and return but i ran out of gas over powick and landed short. It was a nice flight and the first time i got as far as kiddy. i realy need to do something about the economy i'm getting, i had the engine off for a bit of the way as i got in a bit of cloud suck and drifted with it for about 15/20 minutes, the cloud was pretty darn big but i kept checking i could get away if needed and didnt get too far under it. That makes engine on for 1:30 ish. Not too good, i cant be flying it that badly and the wing is pretty efficient so i may need a tune up? Or its leaking! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramotormike Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hi Dan. I get about 90mins on mine too. I think I need a bit of a tune up also. But the black Devil engines are thirsty! Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Blimy lads, you do seem to have a consumption issue there. My 3 cyl Konig (430cc) will do 1hr 55 on a 9 litre tank at trim speed (38-40kph), but that is using an efficient DHV2 paragliding wing. On full bar I can get 1hr 20min on the same tank (53-54kph). Agree with Mike though, the Black Devil was never known for its fuel efficiency nor quietness..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard1910 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I got an hours flight out of mine on about a third of a tank yesterday until it ran out. Engine: Solo 210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hi Rich, what wing & size/all up weight/tank size? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_p Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Any pointers as to engine gurus around here. I have heard mention that pete b is da man. Pete, if yer listening, know anything about corsair engines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Any pointers as to engine gurus around here. I have heard mention that pete b is da man. Pete, if yer listening, know anything about corsair engines? Just a little bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_p Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 The grapevine doth not lie then. Any chance of maybe getting a check up/service? Is this something you would be interested in? Thanks dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramotormike Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Meeeeee toooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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