clivefreeman Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Just come across this i think it explains alot about why he behaves the way he does. Hes totaly freaking mad!!! "SuperDell" Dell Schanze is best known for his crazy antics during commercials for his Totally Awesome Computers chain of stores. When TAC went out of business, he drifted off into oblivion. However, he has returned! He is running for Governor of Utah. We think he's totally crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 For those of you that do not know him. The only safe equipment acording to him is a flat top or a k2. And if you fly a dudek or paramania, or anything else, you are going to kill yourself.!! Nothing wrong with a flat top or k2 but there is better gear out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenperrett Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I'd be as likely to buy a flat-top motor from Dell as i would buy a window from a bloke dressed as a pirate shouting "you buy one, you get one free" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_6095 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Here's an example of how passionate he is about safety: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=5689 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon101 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Here is an example of how much power/torque the flat tops have....ummmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 A very good thing that these videos ar posted so that we can all learn from them. With big power you WILL get some torque effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 With big power you WILL get some torque effect This is true - but most other manufacturers (Parajet, Kobra etc) have found ways to minimise or offset this completely. It is not solely Dell's fault, as the original Walkerjet also suffered badly from torque steer and I had to massively offset the trimmers or hang my 3.5kg reserve on the left side to get it to fly straight. The danger of course is that a beginner will apply too much brake to correct it, or even worse try to steer against the torque during climb out - with disastrous results such as on this video. Inertia will always cause some rotation of the engine when accelerating suddenly (the only way to prevent this would be to have 2 counter-rotating props) and belt driven motors usually torque steer more than geared units, but even with 110kg's of thrust on tap the Kobra fly's straight with no correction needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 It was an Acro wing in the crash video too. Cobra super putting out 110 kgs thrust ??????? Alan,,,,really ! You're worse than Dell and some of the other manufacturers ! Even the legendary 294 Rotron would struggle to manage that figure wouldn't it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Dave - how can you possibly compare me to a lying criminal like Dell when we haven't even met ??? It doesn't become you to cast such aspersions on my character simply because you lost an argument over the K2. I have never made such nasty remarks about you ! I never said I had a "Cobra super" (which has a claimed output of 26Hp and 85kg of thrust). For your information I fly a Kobra Rocco 230 Evo ST (SuperThrust) which has the larger 230cc engine developing 33Hp with a claimed output of 110Kg static thrust. This is the manufacturer's figure from a 3 blade Helix carbon prop. I don't have a test facility but have no reason to doubt their claim. It certainly puts out a lot more power than the old Simonini mini2 plus engine (and needs too because it is such a heavy b*st*rd). You can see some of the specifications here: http://www.kobrappg.co.uk/paramotor/Kobra_Rocco_ST230_Paramotor.html Here is mine, resting: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 This thread is in danger of being locked. Everybody chill out please, lets not let the virus that is ranting spread to our forum. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Hi Simon. Take your point and want you to know that all's cool here. I'll duly apologise when I see the results of a trustworthy thrust test. It'll take some reaching. And as for believing the manufacturers claims, well, we all know they can be way out, as recently publicised. 75 kgs dropped down to 58 kgs after some persistant investigation of one manufacturers claims. And if I see a way to be doing everyone a big favour, well Simon, knowing me personally, I think you know I would. One small example of that good will is freely letting people know how they can prevent breaking expensive props. I've even stated that I will sell my motor if everyone will benefit. And I,ve stood up, almost alone, and asked people politely, please NOT to buzz people walking the coastal promenade, and take the 500 ft rule a bit more seriously. If that advice was heeded, that would be the biggest favour that could be done for the PPG community, as that and noise are probably our worst traits, as seen by the people on the ground. It's nice to have a little credibility, perhaps, and that'll be one sure way to achieve it. Make sure your own house is in order.....as they say Sorry if I see things in black and white,but, I have a sense of humour too Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Dave, If your issue is with manufacturers claims, perhaps you should take it up with them ? Of course I agree the actual figures will always be different according to fuel grade, oil mix, air temperature and pressure. If the number is important to you then I am happy to submit my machine to a testing facility of your choice. In return I would like to test your Flat Top to see if the manufacturers claims of it being "indestructible" are true ....... (Note - smiley face denotes humour !) I only asked for a retraction of your rather personal and unnecessary attack. Call me any names you like, but "worse than Dell" is quite simply going overboard and more than I can take...... (Note - smiley face denotes humour again !) You got your facts wrong, assuming I had a different motor (26hp Super, not 33hp Evo). Just an easy mistake - a real man would simply apologise and move on. Instead you would rather direct more jibe comments towards me about the 500 foot rule - a topic we discussed rationally on another thread and in private several weeks ago. Why ? My house is in order, although I don't claim to be perfect - I have broken various rules in my life (as I'm sure everyone has) but only when 100% safe to do so. Perhaps you could let me know if I have said or done something to upset you so much ? Simon - no need to lock this thread as it is only good humoured discussion (unless it descends into cutting brake lines or loosening prop bolts). (Note - smiley face denotes another bit of humour !) I am happy to kiss & make up once Dave apologises ........ Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 PS - back on topic, I've been getting a fair amount of correspondence from Dell via Youtube messages. All fairly wacky but nothing too offensive (yet). I think its fair to say he doesn't hold "Michael Carrot" (as he refers to Michel Carnet) in much esteem, or even recognise him as PPG World Champion. Only the fake WPGHA 'records' count for Dell..... Unfortunately he still blocks any open communication from his Youtube clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_andrews Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Saw this photo on the interwebs. You may find it's related - or not. Your call: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Looks like he touched the spark plug lead after one of his numerous water "landings" (crashes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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