The following ppgbiglist poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Which form of aviation do you find safer?? This is not refering to ...
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jon5137
Jun 1, 2004 4:39 pm
I just recently got into the sport. To be as safe as possible I bought a brand new wing but to save money went with a used Adventure f2 type setup. I weigh...
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Francesco De Santis
paramotors
Jun 1, 2004 4:46 pm
Have you flown paragliders before? Have you taken any lessons? Or are you alone in a field trying to figure out what's going on? Is the machine running to full...
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Cary Czichon
cczichon
Jun 1, 2004 6:06 pm
The recommended pilot weight for an F2 is about 130 pounds. I'd say you're way over the top. A used A3 or FB (Solo 210, tuned exhaust, HEIS) would have been...
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jeffgoin@...
Jun 1, 2004 6:48 pm
All, Greetings from lucky 13A (my favored seat in the back of a 737). As the central US passes my bottom side, I'm planning my journey home with the...
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jon5137
Jun 1, 2004 7:08 pm
Yes I have flown and taken lessons before. This is the first time I have tried using my motor then, I guess I am just to heavy for it. I bought it used and...
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Stefan Obenauer
stefan_obenauer
Jun 1, 2004 7:36 pm
Hi ... (fill in your name, if you like), a common problem with free flight pilots, especially those who have not towed before motoring is leaning forward. Even...
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jon5137
Jun 1, 2004 8:00 pm
I called a mojos gear they said the max weight for the f2 is 187 lbs so I am 2 pounds under, I am probably just doing something wrong, ill have to go back to...
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george7777@...
ghawkjr
Jun 1, 2004 8:18 pm
In a message dated 6/1/2004 4:04:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jon5137@... writes: I called a mojos gear they said the max weight for the f2 is 187 lbs...
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jon5137
Jun 1, 2004 9:30 pm
The only diffrence between f2 and f3 is the prop size? The cage on my f2 is a custom cage and I could already easily fit a larger prop. Would that make a big...
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george7777@...
ghawkjr
Jun 1, 2004 10:09 pm
In a message dated 6/1/2004 5:31:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jon5137@... writes: The only diffrence between f2 and f3 is the prop size? The cage on my...
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Francesco De Santis
paramotors
Jun 1, 2004 11:34 pm
MoJo's is accurate. You can fly at sea level and with an F2 that is delivering full power (means no problems and original Adventure props). Notice I said props...
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jon5137
Jun 2, 2004 3:27 am
I have the 2 blade version not the four. My glider is a Brand New Adventure Speedo 30 meter, Adventure just came out with this wing in 2003. ... power ... ...
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Francesco De Santis
paramotors
Jun 2, 2004 9:46 am
The glider is fine, the paramotor you have will never fly you properly, sell it as soon as possible for whatever offer you get and move on to minimize your...
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Don Griffiths
dgrfth
Jun 3, 2004 3:58 am
Transcontinental Joyce, You mentioned: http://www.powerparaglider.com/28hp.htm 1BP Parawing Tandem, 28 hp with Simonini Mini 2 Plus motor, Best and lighter...
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Don Griffiths
dgrfth
Jun 3, 2004 4:34 am
Now this sounds a bit more challenging than Transcontinental Joyce's adventure. So far they have 147 pilots from 28 countries signed up. In fact, I have ...
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zemanandre
Jun 3, 2004 11:19 am
Hi there, What you need to do is to make sure your machine is running well first. Run it for 5 min at more then 50 % of power and then check the spark plug. If...
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d-m-hague@...
dana_hague
Jun 3, 2004 11:36 am
... Beware, this is the "Spartan" outfit that has a long history of dissatisfied customers who wait months for delivery, or don't get what they ordered, or...
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libertytattoos
Jun 3, 2004 12:47 pm
What alot of never posting this ad, Anyone who uses zip ties to hold on the entire cage netting, claims of best and most sold. What a joke.... STAY CLEAR AWAY...
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Don Griffiths
dgrfth
Jun 3, 2004 3:22 pm
I'm a bit confused by your statement "What alot of nerve posting this ad" By posting this ad and MORE IMPORTANTLY GETTING YOUR RESPONSE we may have saved one...
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ppgbiglist@yahoogroup...
Jun 3, 2004 6:55 pm
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the ppgbiglist group: What's been the most influential innovation in PPG since it started? o Paramotor...
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jeffgoin@...
Jun 3, 2004 7:14 pm
Greetings all from a stop along the way. Flying at the "drome" over labor day weekend was fun if not brief. An early, windy ending on Sat noon cut things short...
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craigsnb
Jun 3, 2004 11:51 pm
Hi Jeff, glad to hear you are having fun. The wing you mentioned, tureg. who makes this? is this the right spelling of the wing? I did a search with no...
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bhocker2001
Jun 4, 2004 12:30 am
... The correct spelling is Tuareg, just a slight typo. You can find more info at the Gin website at http://www.gingliders.com/products/tuareg.php Chris...
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Bud Johnson
ppg70065
Jun 4, 2004 12:36 am
... experienced ... front ... Hi Bill, Not sure, but I think it is related to the Gin Bandit that came out in 1999 maybe. Chris? Bud...
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Rob Reynolds
rfreynol
Jun 4, 2004 2:14 am
Dana is right they also make some outrageous claims on their site. Like that they are the #1 selling unit in the us. Funny, never see anyone flying them...
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Rob Reynolds
rfreynol
Jun 4, 2004 2:19 am
Bud, its based on the Bandit, but trimmed different. Its fast, stable, and inflates easily. Its not for beginners though its a DHV 2, DULV 2 rated glider....
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jeffgoin@...
Jun 4, 2004 2:38 am
Craig, ... tureg. who makes this? is this the right spelling of the wing? I did a search with no results. thanks, craig.<< Bud got it straightened out...
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airpower212000
Jun 4, 2004 3:03 am
***Interesting! I know there were a few 2 blade versions of the F-2 out there that held rpm to 6,500, and that just did not cut it. We were putting out a...
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Francesco De Santis
paramotors
Jun 4, 2004 3:04 am
BP units are the #1 selling lawn ornaments in the US plain and simple. They are so popular and selling so fast you can expect to wait about 6 months or more...
