poz Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Hmm, it would appear my new Thor 250 weighs in at 38kg...dry Add to that enough gas for a couple of hours work...7.5kg ....and my very dodgy 51 year old spine. Interesting times ahead Interestingly enough, to me when they're on my back they all feel the same i.e. 'kin heavy but manageable for a few seconds. Whether it's my PA125, Thor 200 and now the 250. Might have something to do with pre-launch adrenaline. Mind you, I haven't tried this new motor yet as the weather's been crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Mac Fly 250 is 32kg with water no fuel... I am getting 2 LPH out of my Viper 3 22m so 35kg with enough fuel for 2 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlwarren Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 My Thor 250 Macfly is exactly the same weight as my Zenith 200 Thor. It was a no brainer upgrade. I have Sussex Paramotors for back up service parts and a full machine in stock all the time I'd I was to have a crash or a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Thanks guys. That's made me feel a whole lot better Are you able to hand start whilst in flight? If not, how are you getting around the problem? I've had to resort back to a foot stirrup as i did with my old PA125. I will miss the easy over-shoulder starting from the Thor 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi Poz I had my first Paramotor thermal flight of 2015 and on the 250 yesterday.. Just over 1h.30m on 1 litre of fuel with a 22m viper3.. Restarted 4-5 times with no problems.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Well done Is your starter positioned over your shoulder? If so, any chance of a couple of pictures including a close up. The reason I ask is because my 250 has been fitted into the frame of my 200, which had the starter over my shoulder, and worked a treat. However, Pierre has refitted the starter down on the left side as he says the compression is too great to start over the shoulder whilst in-flight. If you are saying you do exactly this, then I'm going to ask him to relocate the starter over my right shoulder. Pictures to show him would really help. Thanks Morgy ps you're not a 20 stone bodybuilder are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi Poz I'm 73kg and built like a rake.. you must be just a wimp... Check out our Facebook page for photos... https://www.facebook.com/SussexParamotors?ref=bookmarks https://www.facebook.com/SussexParamoto ... =1&theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 My old Fresh Breeze is a down at the side starter position. I much prefer the Bailey over the shoulder, I'm sure it is an easier action. Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi Poz I'm 73kg and built like a rake.. you must be just a wimp... Check out our Facebook page for photos... https://www.facebook.com/SussexParamotors?ref=bookmarks https://www.facebook.com/SussexParamoto ... =1&theater Trust me Mark, these days I very much feel like a wimp. Getting old is shite. 73kg on a 250, crikey you must go up like a rocket!! Last time I was 73kg I was doing a paper round I'm trying to work out why my starter cannot be over my shoulder. It's not that it can't be pulled, but more that the flash starter isn't reaching the 'turning the engine over' stage, if you know what I mean. I wonder if the starter cord is too long (thinks out loud) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 When standing up i do find it a little too long. But when seated on the floor Or inflight It's easier But i don't really have an issue starting it while standing Mine is much easier to start now it's running on the second one down on the needle.. I was running it in on the 3rd one down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 When standing up i do find it a little too long. But when seated on the floor Or inflight It's easier But i don't really have an issue starting it while standingMine is much easier to start now it's running on the second one down on the needle.. I was running it in on the 3rd one down That's interesting, i'll be moving mine to the 2nd one down once i've put a few hours on it. Thanks for the insight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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