Rocknstick Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Why don't paramotorists use the little bag sock thing that paragliders use? I assume the use this for comfort and to aid in streamlining. Rather than just dangling there legs and causing more drag? Or do they and I just haven't seen a video with someone using it? Surely this would be better for long distance xc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hello and welcome to the Paramotor Club It's a valid question... I guess it's because 'efficiency' is not something your daily Paramotor pilot is that interested in. OK so there are a very few people who cover big distance for whom it would undoubtedly benefit, but for the masses.... I am just not sure its an issue that needs solving. A Paramotor Pilot is of course also, in a non Aerodynamic flying position by default (as it stands with current products) so not an ideal starting point. We also have many different mount options in terms of connecting to the wing... PG is all the same standard. I am sure that if a super slick teardrop affair found it's way into the Paramotor world that it would gain some momentum but not enough to justify the cost of development. Again, welcome to the Paramotor Club!!! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsquared Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Here is an example of what I think you are talking about. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Next on my hit list. More to keep warm than about aerodynamics though. But if I kill two birds with one stone, so much the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nforster Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I think I might try and make one of these, more to keep warm on long flights, but I need to think of a way of making sure it won't end up in the prop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I would start with a sleeping bag Keep us up to date on the progress if either of you do decide to make one. SW Sent from my iPhone using PMC Forum mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocknstick Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Yes sorry 'hi all' I was just curious really, if all goes well come next year I'll be a fully fledged flyer but for now I'm an imaginary pilot only. Loving the idea of long distance trips. And camping. Also isn't there a limit to the size of the fuel tanks on a paramotor? I Thaught I'd read it was 10l and then on the parajet website there tanks were bigger 13/14l? Is this an old rule of one from america and I miss understood? Cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spigot Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 The 10L limit on fuel tanks was a UK rule until a few years ago when it was removed entirely. Apparently Parajet owners "could" fit a bladder inside the fuel tank, so it would only hold 10L . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.