Hi Andy Iam in the same weight class as you and I am in the process of transforming my Dk Skybolt into a Hirth F33 (monster 3- bladed powerfin) Skybolt with ...
Hi Jim, I really like the F33, but I am used to it in the FB configuration (High energy ign, tuned pipe, etc...). I like the low RPM torque of the larger...
Here's my comments on "time to build": I would guess that I spent about 20 hours on the frame, give or take. I spent probably another 15 hours on making the...
Hello evryone, Just joined the forum last night. I started to build 2 days ago and most of the bending is already finished.I am missing a little bit of metal...
The link on the website was a link to an independent aryicle written by Jerry Starbuck and was on his blueridge paragliding website. The website and the...
For tube bending, you only need 2 electrical conduit benders. A 3/4 emt or thin wall bender for the 7/8, 3/4, and 5/8 tubes, and a 1 inch emt or thinwall...
John and I visited the Sullivan/McDermott Airpark last weekend looking for new places to fly. We visited the ultralight hanger and low and behold there was a...
Hello all, I am trying to find a copy of the article from Jerry Starbuck on making the connector. The link is changed. Would anybody happen to have a copy. I...
Thank you Jeff, I just found out how to retreive my Yahoo mail... Disregard the second email I wrote. François Jeff Baumgartner <parabaum@...> wrote: ...
Hi guys, does anyone know who's doing the best deal on the Apco Sky cruiser harness at the moment? and is the Apco the best harness to use for the Skybolt? ...
Joe, http://www.paracruiser.com/paracruiser_pilot_price.htm Scroll down to the harnesses, this is the best deal I know of. The large harness is more for taller...
I have a Paratoys XL wing that has less than 15 hrs on it. I got it for flying a trike because I thought I might need a bigger wing. Turns out I do not my L...
Thanks for the info Jeff, I don't know of any PPG pilots near me, I'll have to make a few enquiries. While I'm here, are there any PPG pilots out there who...
Joe, Here is a link to the pilots forum in the UK, you probably already know about it, there is some chat of upcoming fly-ins. Forgive me if this is not near...
Jeff, did you know that you can upgrade that engine to 30 hp @ 5000 rpm for about $350. Weight without redrive and muffler is 80#. I'm still considering it...
Guys, Mike Hay of http://www.ppgprops.com/ is closing shop by the end of summer. Those that have bought props from him know they are the Cadilac of props and...
I have repaired Mike Hay Props and the Quality is the BEST I have seen they compare to the late Dave Baeres in workmanship.. It would truly be a loss to our...
I've been asking around about this very thing, as I was sort of hoping there'd be a small fly-in somewhere. Alas, I haven't come up with anything. So the two...
Hi Brandon, The Weekend of EAA Jeff and I and maybe a few IL boys will be at Marks Park. Some of the boys located in "The Crossroads of America" (Indiana if...
Dennis, I do not know of anything online to download, I would not recommend that anyways. Be patient, use your time and energy on researching equipment, ask...
Dennis, If you have a look in the torrents you will find an great little video called "starting paragliding" It will give you an idea of the basics such as...
... John Fetz I repair propellers, you will definatly need my services with out an instructor..In other words GET PROPPER TRAINING It is a LOT LESS expensive...
Seriously, if you do decide to train yourself DO write down John Fetz's number (for propellar repair.) You'll also want to write down Mike Hay's number (for...
Hi Dennis, I really don't think anyone here is trying to talk you out of flying. There are so few of us out there, we always enjoy getting new blood. Welcome...
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