learner_driver Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Good morning Gentlemen / Women Whilst at the Summer flyin in Oxfordshire, I was speaking with Whitters about how happy he was with his Bailey V5. I thought to myself he will never have enough thrust to launch. Not only did he launch, worse still people were telling me he was climbing out with speed and vigor. I call upon all you dealers / enthusiasts. Please can someone in central England. offer the use of their thrust rig to test thrust and then weight. We can then publish the results to the forum I think my beast is a thrusty one , but who knows until its tested. Do you know of anyone with the equipment, who may be willing to host, on an ongoing basis Would it be portable (a flyin could be a good place for a start) Its also worth testing the same machine belonging to different people, as it will highlight a poor setup Ultimately this will make choosing your next machine easier Kind Regards Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Pete B has a snazzy one SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learner_driver Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hi Pete, do you fancy using your test rig for said purpose. I will prepare my passport, if it is located in Wales? cheers Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Just goes to show you the Bailey V5 is not that underpowered as some claim.... I have lent a V5 to a guy who was a die hard 2 stroke pilot. He is now going to buy the V5. His words... i have never flown a paramotor i trust as much as the V5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 The implication being that it is only thrust that matters. There is so much more to it than that. I fly a machine with relatively little thrust, about 60% of my T/Os are in nil wind. I am very happy with my motor............ask yourself why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learner_driver Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 The implication being that it is only thrust that matters. There is so much more to it than that. I fly a machine with relatively little thrust, about 60% of my T/Os are in nil wind. I am very happy with my motor............ask yourself why? Hi Christian, Your technique for lift off is obviously good, well done! I am only trying to establish user experience of power to weight ratio. You will on occasion come across some lift and enjoy the free ride up. However just outside the lift is sink. when you are being drilled to the ground by sink and pull the throttle to full power, sometimes you wish you had more. Kind Regards Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Simon, you are right, although I try very hard to stay out of those conditions. And the new generation of small wings also require more thrust. I still think that thrust is only one of the ingredients and not the most important, that go into making a good machine. On my list are......... Weight Fuel economy Noise Geometry of the machine. Backup and I am sure that there are others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Hi Pete,do you fancy using your test rig for said purpose. I will prepare my passport, if it is located in Wales? cheers Simon Yes I can. Im not in Wales Im a forester from the Forest of dean, twixt severn and wye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I'm 85kg and fly GTX 22 with my 20kg machine that spits out 65kg thrust. It has enough power to still be fun with good climb out etc. New generation of motors to match the next generation of wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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