Steve Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Had a fabulous time tonight, flew until sunset in calm cold air with a mate, it was almost perfect. Then there was a bang, a multitude of pings as shrapnel hit my cage, the wing jolted as something(s) hit the lines and then an almighty screeching of a ratchet going against its will at high speed. I landed and found the Flash Starter handle and line missing, presumed somewhere over Gelli Gaer Common in kit form. So with the best (and only until now) flying weather approaching I can't start the motor. Was a 'kin good evening though. I did check the starter during preflight, it was secure and recoiled perfectly. The engine started fine on my back but I guess that must be when the spring failed and line started spewing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Arse, sorry to hear that dude SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Arse, sorry to hear that dude SW Thanks mate, but it was such a great evening's flying it almost doesn't matter. I hope I feel the same in the morning ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thor 110 perhaps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touch107fm Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Ah have not being here for a while. Sorry to hear about the starter issue.. Please read this... You are not alone viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8908&hilit=sucked I have gone back to the original starter and ditched the flash starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Thor 110 perhaps ? Thor 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Ah have not being here for a while. Sorry to hear about the starter issue.. Please read this... You are not alone viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8908&hilit=sucked I have gone back to the original starter and ditched the flash starter. It does seem to be an issue with several people according to Google. The motor is two years old. I put a new one on and I'm pretty sure the old one never felt like this even when it was new. There may be an inherent fault by the sounds of it, if this one does the same I'll put a regular starter on. Shame though, 'cos it's a nice system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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