Quinoxyfen Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 After a good second flight last night I have got the bug and want to carry on flying, I'm in the fortunate position of being able to buy new, I would like a Volution as thats what I've trained on, and they are fairly close to me, but which engine? It seems to be a choice between a Minari or a Bailey, I am not a great fan of 2 strokes and have always had 4 stoke road bikes, the 2 has more power than a 4, but, there's the hassle of mixing fuel and poorer economy. Will the Bailey have enough power for me, at 85kg on a medium APCO Lift or similar sized revo2?(not sure which wing to get either!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 After a good second flight last night I have got the bug and want to carry on flying, I'm in the fortunate position of being able to buy new, I would like a Volution as thats what I've trained on, and they are fairly close to me, but which engine?It seems to be a choice between a Minari or a Bailey, I am not a great fan of 2 strokes and have always had 4 stoke road bikes, the 2 has more power than a 4, but, there's the hassle of mixing fuel and poorer economy. Will the Bailey have enough power for me, at 85kg on a medium APCO Lift or similar sized revo2?(not sure which wing to get either!) It is always better to have a bit of power in reserve. Two strokes are easier to maintain Is it such a hassle to mix fuel against having to do an oil change ? How much flying and for how long will you be doing to need the extra economy Check the weight difference. Any modern reflex wing, they all have slight differences. Im sure others will reply soon. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I would think strongly about the air conception http://www.custom-air.co.uk/Custom_Air_ ... motor.html one of my flying buds Stu has recently gone from a pap ros to one of these and I have to say I am very impressed with it, its light, very strong and with the moster engine he has in it its got bags of power, so much so he was able to fly tandem with his dad recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinoxyfen Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 Well I've done it, Volution with Minari engine, medium apco lift and reserve ( a good deal with Paul Haxby). No money left now , will have to save up for a camera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob999 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Well I've done it, Volution with Minari engine, medium apco lift and reserve ( a good deal with Paul Haxby). No money left now , will have to save up for a camera! Hi, same route as me, Minari in the Volution. I wanted the Revo2 but they are on back order for months so looking at Ozone on advice of Alex Ledger my instructor... Have asked for advice elsewhere re my wing choice... I've been advised to go down the Apco Lift route, I may ask Alex if he can supply.. Good luck with your Volution.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I am being steered towards the Parajet Macro V2 with the Minari ,too. Although I was also being advised to look at the Air Conception with the Moster, at the Fly-in yesterday. I like the idea of the lightness of the Air Conception but it just doesn't look like it would take the knocks a beginner is likely to give it, as well as the Parajet would. The penalty for that robustness is something like 6kg, though. But, I still think that I want to hold out for a good Second hand V2 Macro with the XT motor. I am 105 kg and have a Synth 34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffw Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 patpux have mine for £2500 at 70 hours just run in.geoff walton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Geoff, PM sent Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 It was to say, no thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1buell_wl Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I would think strongly about the air conceptionhttp://www.custom-air.co.uk/Custom_Air_ ... motor.html one of my flying buds Stu has recently gone from a pap ros to one of these and I have to say I am very impressed with it, its light, very strong and with the moster engine he has in it its got bags of power, so much so he was able to fly tandem with his dad recently. That is my next ABM ride for sure! Pat there is a video of the unit hitting the ground fairly hard only. The motor was ready for the next flight but the pilot...... not so much. I think it would compare well with anything currently out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinoxyfen Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 The wing, reserve and container arrived today, for a significant discount to the list price, thank you Paul Haxby . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Good news! Are you up to Membury over the weekend? Although only Monday is looking any good ATM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Your motor will be with you today also :-) SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinoxyfen Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Its arrived I will post some pic later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominicppg Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Great to gear you got a good discount on your wing. I know that the (wing) dealer was made aware of the complaints that I posted on this thread and was concerned about the negative publicity the post was generating. How better to turn it around than give a generous discount and get a big online thank you? Given the idea of minimising poor publicity, I wonder what the chance are of me finally getting a refund for my faulty AXB paramotor. Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinoxyfen Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 He gave the discount before this topic was posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominicppg Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Can you say what discount you got, so others can benefit from the same? Is it a discount that is only open to those sent by Simon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Only open to those sent by me because I pass them on with no dealer mark up what so ever. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominicppg Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Simon, You should take over as main distributer for Apco. You put a lot of effort into the world of PPG and could probably sell a lot more wings than the current distributer. Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominicppg Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Only open to those sent by me because I pass them on with no dealer mark up what so ever. SW It looks like Quinoxyfen should be thanking Simon for his great discount and not the other guy. Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinoxyfen Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 I managed to get it together! Have I got the prop mounted correctly? I have the prop next to the pulley then the alloy bush, then the mounting plate. I haven't run it yet, need some petrol, do I use the cheap unleaded or the expensive stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Dude, STOP STOP STOP !!! You need the prop in the following order. Hub, WIDE space, prop, thin retaining plate. If you are not 110% sure that you have done everything correctly its best to wait until you come up next mate. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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