bholleran Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 On considering a new motor what would you consider the minimum acceptable climb rate to be? Can you also please list what all up weight and motor you are flying now and what you current climb rate is. It would be very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartasutherland Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hi, I fly a Volution Macro (old 180cc). I'm heavy at 100kg plus kit. On a Synthesis 34. I get 350ft climb usually. Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hi, I'm flying a Fresh Breeze Solo 210 with about 15hp. My all up weight is about 115Kg, wing is a ReAction 29 metre squared. With the original carbon prop my climb rate was 250 ft/min, with a replacement wooden prop which is a little fine for this motor I get 200 ft/min. I would consider this to be about the minimum acceptable, so you have got a little in reserve if you encounter any sinking air. Good luck with your choice of motor, have you considered the Bulldog? Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Barry, have you flown the new V2 parajet? If you are down hambrook, take mine for a spin! Better than those popping and banging diesels you flew on sat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Better than those popping and banging diesels you flew on sat!! LOL Most of the banging (back firing) was due to both me and luke going from high RPM's and climbing to nothing and killing the motor then gliding in for the Skittles.. As for ave climb rate does everyone use the timed average on there Vario or just the instant. You need to have at least 30s to 1m setting to give you a good idea.... A V5 is never going to give you the same climb rate you can get out of the simo or other powerful 2stroke's.. I spoke to seymore today and he gets 2.2-2.5fpm the same as me and luke. If you do want a fast climb rate over 3.5-4.0fpm + then the V5 is not the motor for you with out a doubt. I will ring you tomorrow to let you know if were going to hambrook as it is now looking windy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seymore Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 A 250 ft/min climb is plenty is with a 4 stroke . Yes the big two stokes can hit 450 but the draw backs are massive. High fuel consumption, noise, noise, noise, uncomfortable vibration and did I mention they are LOUD. I really don,t like to have them fly from my place as the neighbours complain so much. As for worrying about sinking air, that is just a matter of anticipation . The only time it is really a problem is lee side wave and that can and should always be easily avoided. Enjoy the new setup Barry and I will be flying with you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukebanks1 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I was getting 200 - 250fpm on trims out and full throttle that day and climbing 100fpm on full bar. You looked fine on the V5 on take off. I have never had a motor with lots of thrust (Miniplane and now V5) but when I have flown powerful machines all the negatives Seymore has pointed out have negated what benefit there may have been in having oodles of power in reserve. The V5 is perfect for the sort of flying I think you want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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