Wratty71 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hi folks. I'm a newbie, yes, and yes I am probably going to ask the same question all other newbies ask. Whats good for a newbie. I'm in the middle of my training, and of course I am starting to get itchy about buying my own gear. After much reading, listening, etc I am starting to form an opinion. Now, I know what opinions are like.....like something else, we all have one. However, a few questions... 1) Paramania Rev 2 Would this be a sensible first wing? From all I read, it seems to be sold as a beginner/intermediate wing. Reflex technology seems to be a bit like marmite.... 2) Electric start - worth the few Kg's trade off? 3) Is it worth passing the licencing for airband radio? I'm 98kg - 5'11" Any other opinions on gear much appreciated, so far, I like the idea of electric start.... Thanks Wrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hi folks.I'm a newbie, yes, and yes I am probably going to ask the same question all other newbies ask. Whats good for a newbie. I'm in the middle of my training, and of course I am starting to get itchy about buying my own gear. After much reading, listening, etc I am starting to form an opinion. Now, I know what opinions are like.....like something else, we all have one. However, a few questions... 1) Paramania Rev 2 Would this be a sensible first wing? From all I read, it seems to be sold as a beginner/intermediate wing. Reflex technology seems to be a bit like marmite.... 2) Electric start - worth the few Kg's trade off? 3) Is it worth passing the licencing for airband radio? I'm 98kg - 5'11" Any other opinions on gear much appreciated, so far, I like the idea of electric start.... Thanks Wrat Revo2, excelent beginner wing, nice and solid in the rough stuff, wich will inspire confidence wich is whats needed when you first start out. electric start? well it depends on wich motor you buy, some are a doddle to start by hand, like the polini , especially with the flash starter, so no I would go for pull start and save the wieght. airband? depends where you are going to be flying as to wether you will need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wratty71 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hi - thanks for the reply. Rev 2 - cool - confidence building and ease of use, but the ability to progress is what I am looking for. Not sure about the motor yet, there is such a massive array, I quite like the idea of being able to restart in flight - I'm thinking further down the line when I might want to XC...as what I buy now will have to suffice me for a good while. We have quite a lot of controlled airspace around where I live, some are quite small airfields, that might be handy to be able to traverse, clearly this would require being able to communicate with ATC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hi - thanks for the reply.Rev 2 - cool - confidence building and ease of use, but the ability to progress is what I am looking for. Not sure about the motor yet, there is such a massive array, I quite like the idea of being able to restart in flight - I'm thinking further down the line when I might want to XC...as what I buy now will have to suffice me for a good while. We have quite a lot of controlled airspace around where I live, some are quite small airfields, that might be handy to be able to traverse, clearly this would require being able to communicate with ATC. Revo 2 should have more than enough performance for you first year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notch Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 If you are concerned about certification, only the 26M revo 2 is certified as ENB. The Revo2 has been out a while, so perhaps the other sizes don't meet ENB? http://www.flyparamania.com/index.php?o ... 15〈=en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hi - thanks for the reply.Rev 2 - cool - confidence building and ease of use, but the ability to progress is what I am looking for. Not sure about the motor yet, there is such a massive array, I quite like the idea of being able to restart in flight - I'm thinking further down the line when I might want to XC...as what I buy now will have to suffice me for a good while. We have quite a lot of controlled airspace around where I live, some are quite small airfields, that might be handy to be able to traverse, clearly this would require being able to communicate with ATC. Most small airfields do not have radio they are PPR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wratty71 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Cheers for the replies. Unless I'm reading it wrong, i'd want the 26m Revo2, wouldnt I? me 98kg, paramotor 30ish Kg a few bits n bobs, such as clothes say another 10/15kilo - say about 145kg all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chrisg547 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 My first wing and I'm the same weight as you. My mate has one he is maybe 10kg heavier. I have only ever flown a Revo30 before but the Revo2 26 is great fun. There is a video on PJ Facebook page i posted shows what they are like. https://www.facebook.com/parajet or here, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li6WIRS- ... e=youtu.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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