custom-vince Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I was surprised when Clives prop on the bulldog hit the lines when forward power launching. One of you got it on vid (would like to see, email or youtube it to me). It was the moster one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I didn't witness the Bulldog prop strike at the Nats, but agree that it would be interesting to see. It certainly appears strong enough to cope with a normal power launch ? Watched one being assembled while I was eating breakfast on Saturday morning and it seemed a bit fiddly and time consuming - although the owner (who posts on here) wasn't exactly rushing and did pause to chat to people. As for the Parajets, I don't think they are particularly heavy or noisy. The new ones are much lighter than older models (although obviously heavier than a Polini machine) but strike a good balance between weight, strength & power. Build quality is superb and for the price they are probably unbeatable - particularly with the customer service factored in. Surprisingly some of the noisiest machines seemed to be the Bailey motors (and the Flykes), and the quietest were the Nirvana Instinct's. We couldn't help looking closely at the Nirvana machines several times over the weekend - the level of detail and build is astonishing (but so is the price !!!) and they would definitely be in my shortlist if I was looking for a new motor. Only negative is the cage netting - the quick release systems are great but don't hold much tension and it would be all too easy for a hand or anything else to pass through into the prop. If I was a lightweight then the Flymecc or Kobra Karbon (identical machines) would probably be my choice for a low hangpoint machine, or the Bulldog if I was into higher fixed hang points. Lots of good machines on the market now, all with slightly different design philosophy's which is all good for the sport (and choice) although I still don't see one clear winner in either the lightweight or heavy/powerful end of the spectrum, so it is still an individual choice of pro's v cons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I have to agree with simon, the Parajet stood out as being the noisiest motor there. Finish was fine and I like the addition of netting. The Nirvana surprised me to seen as it was a simonini. Using the same exhaust as the standard Kobra Rocco it sounded sweet, like muffled power... The nirvana was also heavier than it looked but there is no getting away from a 200cc simonini engine at 18kg ish. The bulldog power launch was a full power snap launch, but still I would have landed and checked my lines. As for the High low hang point discussion, I would happily fly either but currently prefer my low hang machine. KobraPPG have stopped offering the Karbon as it was not really a lighter alternative and there was the care required to keep it looking nice as the carbon scuffs. Only available with the Sky100 engine as it is all made by robomecc. Water cooled and never popular in the UK which is why we have the Polini Thor in the Venom. Bailey 4 Stoke did sound loud but it was being started with no prop and in between all the tents. Out in the field there were on par with the polini's which did seem the quietest to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Sorry to side track it is a bulldog thread. Like the tank cover, like the build and two tone colour scheme. All collapsable frames are a bit fiddly, its a trade off. High hang is simpler to build and is down to personal preference as discussed earlier in the thread. I find low hang easier to launch and less cluttered in flight. High is more stable by it nature. What size is the tank? It looked about a 9 litres or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybound Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Yes the prop kissed one of the out riggers, no damage. The launch was a bit aggressive but that's the stress of the comp. The problem being that the Moster had new style engine mounts that where to soft. The Bulldog holds 15lts of fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I guess the tank looks smaller because of the black cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon101 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 As for the Parajets, I don't think they are particularly heavy or noisy. The new ones are much lighter than older models (although obviously heavier than a Polini machine) but strike a good balance between weight, strength & power. Build quality is superb and for the price they are probably unbeatable - particularly with the customer service factored in. No comments on stopping every 5 minutes for juice? and I bet if someone done a decibel test on them flying past compared to other machines they would score nil points...it really was a racket even to the point of drowning out a polini which was flying closer to us! I also couldn't stay away from the Nirvana's...they are top notch but with a price tag to match. The instinct is the sexiest looking machine on the market. Hands down winner with a miniplane coming in a very close second for me. If anyone is light enough to be able to fly the miniplane I would recommend one. Phil jennings had his on his back for over twenty minutes while out on the deck waiting to take off. I tried it on and it felt just like a rucksack, It wasn't the small one either! Lovely little machine at a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Dont forget that you cant power launch with a Mini Plane until the wings lines are past the tent pole frame. (the biggest down side for me with the Mini. One of my students has made a stainless frame for his which is 110% better (stronger) SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Mikalight thor is cheaper. lol. Besides have you ever tried to buy a miniplane, not an easy task apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Now available including a full range of spares. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi k Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 22/01/2020 at 16:50, admin (Simon W) said: Now available including a full range of spares. SW Simon consider this as hopefully constructive criticism but when i looked at your bulldog spares only one complaint , and that is regards shoulder straps to which most Bulldog owners would not be aware of what they are and with that all harnesses can be fitted with these, when Clive originally designed the harness with the stitched pocket for them built into them, so possibly the sale diagram needs and explanation or picture of them fitted as they are really good at what they are designed to do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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