alanhinsaudi Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Hi, I've had my first flight in Saudi and now I'm looking to buy kit. Having looked around the Web my choices so far have narrowed to a Paramania Revolution or Windtech Evo wing with a PAP 1400R4L with Ros 125cc engine or a Parajet Volution Titanium. I am 172cm and weigh 105Kg, what combination of equipment would you recommend for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza_c Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Hi mate,cant comment on the wings myself but heard good reviews on the revo but I use the pap ros 125 and absolutley love it,light and powerful which is what I wanted,I fly a dudek reaction wing. Good combo in my personal opinion and experience,good luck with choice gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Hi alan and welcome. I love the volution, it is very smart and its engineering is impressive, all aero section tubes and machined anodised aluminium part. It has a three blade prop curved carbon with each blade replaceable. I used to have a PAP and it was great but I much prefer my parajet. If you are looking at the Revolution you should also consider the Dudek Synthesis. They have similar performance but the Dudek (in my opinion) has a better build quality and might be cheaper. I flew in Fujairah last winter, so only the other side of Oman from you! What is the flying scene like in Saudi? Is it legal, what qualidfications do you need? Are you allowed to have radios? What frequencies can you use there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanhinsaudi Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks for the advice, I'll look at the Dudek Synthesis wing. The flying scene in Saudi is fledgling, I've lived here for about 18years and just found out about the sport last year and luckily got to know one of the Pilots through work. He is a Saudi and is a BMAA Paramotor instructor. He has trained me and I've since helped him organise a course for some of my work Colleagues. We are hoping to form a club. As far as legality goes, there is a civil aviation club where we can fly legally but outside of there, like most things in Saudi, it is hit & miss. We do use radios and normally use VHF 140-170Mhz. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanhinsaudi Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Which Dudek Synthesis wing would you recommed a 31 or 34? The 31 is up to 135Kg and the 34 160kg. As I weigh 105Kg add an engine and a couple of extra kg for good measure I'll be a tad over 135kg but on the lower limit of the 34! what do you suggest? Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Simon will tell you for sure but I would go for the smaller wing and fly it well loaded rather than be at the lightest limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Agreed, I am on the top of my synth and find that it is quick and works well on slow trim for launch and langing. Dont like light 'fluffly' wings SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1714 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I have a paramania revolution (28) and pap ros125.....cant fault the combo!! The wing pops up everytime and although I havent messed around with the trims for speed yet, I am waiting for better weather and...well..................errrr confidence!! The moroe is still being run in and starts on the button.........well it would really its brand new!!! By the way I weigh in at 105kg and am 6'4". Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1714 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Was supposed to read Paramania Revolution (28) Mike ps just noticed that every time I try to type twenty eight it comes up with a two and then a smiling face with sunglasses???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 28 (28) (8 I think it is the combo of the ( and then the number eight SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1714 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ahhhhh hhhhhhhhh!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbirdyxx Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hi Alan I fly the ROS 125 1400 Great Power to weight machine, Im 100kg plenty of power in reserve. At the moment I fly with v slow freeflight wings but have just demo'd the Revolution and the ITV Dakota, I think i will go for the Dakota.Excellent Wing. SkyDragons being on my doorstep it was easy to demo a couple of wings and having the latest Pap & Ros motors instock meant there was no waiting. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanhinsaudi Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 I've just visited skydragons and definitely decided on the PAP 1400 with Ros 125. It is just a question of getting my hands on it and getting it to Saudi! BMI want CIRCA £20 per kg excess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Have you considered the Airgate Mantis 3 - W200T ? power to weight is 98kg thrust to 25kg weight. around 3500GBP. (4200EU) direct shipping to anywhere available. PM me if you want more details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevd1 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I can comment on the wing the best you could get I fly a rev 28 brilliant wing Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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