wallboy Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I am currently looking at a paramotor wing with: DHV Take off Weight 80-105kg DULV Take off Weight 80-140kg What are the differences? I am 82kg plus 25kg with motor, so all up 107kg Would this wing be suitable for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldeakin Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 The DHV tests are done with paragliding harness they test how the wing behaves and how it recovers, it is tested at the minimum (80Kg) and max (105Kg) weights. The DULV test is done with a paramotor, it is only valid if you have the same paramotor\wing combination, they basically fly it and see if it is OK or if it does anything unusual. By the way - I think you should check your weight and make sure you include everything, including fuel, reserve parachute, paraglider etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Yes i think you will find that your more like 120 kg, im 87 kg and all up im 127.. And im on a 24kg machine you have to include your wing reserve helmet clothes etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Yes I've always found that peculiar that you include the weight of the wing. Dudek say to not include the fuel weight in their published figures, I suppose that has some sense as it gets used up Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldeakin Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 i'm not so sure if you should include the actual wing your flying under as part of the all up weight, the wing is tested in the weight range suspended from the wing, how can you include the wing as part of this weight...? My understand that it is the total weight of the aircraft, not just the bit suspended under the wing. but I see your point. anyone know if they include the wing weight when they weigh for the DHV test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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