Damothekid Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Hi all I am looking for some opinions on different motors. I am soon going to be looking at buying a new motor in a zenith frame, I weigh around 90kg and wanting something I can cross country fly with and also have something that will climb well when messing around, I currently fly a 28 speedster with a volution 2 motor. I was looking at the Thor 200 but see they can be troublesome , also looking at the v5s ? Or maybe the hornet but maybe a bit race orientated ? What do you think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickythompson Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Bailey v5 good motors Best bloke to speak to mate is mark at Sussex Paramotors can help you out good and honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damothekid Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Cheers for that, was pointing towards the v5 , looks like it is a good smooth motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickythompson Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Well I love the v5 it's nice smooth and most of all hassle free I never had any big problems with mine what so ever I was using a 24m speedster and I'm 83kg and was climbing really good so on a 28m should be really nice perfect for the xc flights that's just what I think about them an really good on fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damothekid Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Cheers again for that dude, thought it would be good for xc but would it have enough power for a good climb rate when throwing it about low level for my weight? Also the v5 is estimated 60 kg of thrust does anyone know the thrust and power of the v5s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickythompson Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Well I fly low and mess about where I can and it's fine with me clearly not like a two stoke but you can it's a good motor depends what u want to do really xc are good and it climbs good enough for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pianoman Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 If you're 90kg the V5 will get you off the ground but won't give you a fab climb rate. I'm 110kg and fly a Moster 185 - gives even a fat bloater like me a good climb rate! It's very responsive and I've had no issues with it! Highly recommended Pianoman Sent from my iPad using PMC Forum mobile app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi Damo At 90kg the V5 and the V5s would be fine for general flying. The climb out will not be ballistic but good enough for XC and a suitable XC wing IE your 28m Speedster.. We have a local pilot on a V5 @105-108kg + on a 30m speedster. His climb out is ok but slow... There are no Figures out for the V5s, Ive been informed its around 8-10% increase in power.. If your looking at dropping wing sizes I would go for the New hornet.. If you want more info you can give us a call.. Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damothekid Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Thanks for the info guys. Can I just ask Mark why I would need a drop in wing size if I were to go for the hornet, is it a case of it being a bit of a waste of motor for that wing size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Hi If your wanting too drop a wing size or two go for the Hornet as you would be stressing the motor allot if you go for the V5 or V5S. If your happy with the wing all 3 motors would be fine. The Hornet is not race orientated It should be a great all round Motor. It is powerful with smooth power delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damothekid Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Thanks mark, yes i totally agree they would be balls out if I had a smaller wing and trimmed fast. Thanks for everyone's help it is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob999 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I have the Zenith Moster. Its my first motor so I can't compare with anything else. Has all of 10 hours on it. I love it so far. Starts second pull even when very cold. Ticks over without bogging down if you set the tickover speed correctly. Plenty of power for my 85kg body and Ozone Roadster 26. Gives excellent climb rate without using full power. Fuel used is approx 4.5 to 5 lit per hour when cruising and messing around rather than 'economical flying'. I fly on fast trim but without speedbar. I understand Moster are bringing out a clutched version early next year. If you live anywhere near Dorchester Dorset, more than welcome to have a look.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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