One thing I have changed about my flying style after having gone to an SIV clinic with Chris Santacroce, was to always fly with trim tabs in. With trim tabs...
No problem, Beery. Just pull the trim tabs in a couple seconds before things go wrong. ... From: ppgwings@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ppgwings@yahoogroups.com] On...
... an SIV clinic with Chris Santacroce, was to always fly with trim tabs in. With trim tabs out, everything that could go wrong gets to be more dynamic. Hi...
I found out the same thing. I only went out about 3 inches on my trims before it either became to diffucult to pull down on the risers and also much more...
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Not sure I understand why there are trim tabs if "things go wrong" if the trims are let out. If the canopy behaves in such a "dynamic" way, then what's the...
What I see in conversations here is a constant butting of heads so to speak with regards to free flight wings adapted for power, and the Reflex wings designed...
... and ... to ... I agree Ryan, but Chris is not one of them. He understands along with many other ppg pilots. Some pg pilots do have a problem comprehending...
Prior to the clinic, if the winds were strong, I would let the trim tabs out so it would fly faster and come up quicker. Now, I keep the trim tabs in which...
It's snot a problem. ... From: ppgwings@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ppgwings@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bud Johnson Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:53 AM To:...
It's not that reflex wings go against all traditional thinking. They are more stable to collapse, but if it does ever collapse, it will be one of the wildest...
Trim tabs out add speed. Also, the wing will behave differently towards recovery (surge, turn) when the trim tabs are in or whether they are out. From:...
I agree with everything you said Mike. Beery ... From: ppgwings@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ppgwings@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike MacPherson Sent: Tuesday,...
... if the trims are let out. If the canopy behaves in such a "dynamic" way, then what's the point of having trim tabs? I don't get it. Hi Jerry, Beery wrote...
... They are more stable to collapse, but if it does ever collapse, it will be one of the wildest rides a person ever takes. I suspect that was the issue that...
... to ... Santecroce ... talking ... an ... wing ... let ... but ... I think so, but I think that it is more than "normal everyday acceptable turbulent...
I was told the fatality report was going to be issued about 2 weeks ago from a family member of the deceased. I haven't seen the report yet. I don't know the...
... ago from a family member of the deceased. I haven't seen the report yet. I don't know the details, other than the rumor. Hi Beery, If your are going to...
One situation that could happen would be if one trim slipped all the way out and you were doing wingovers or spirals. I have had one side slip at least 5...
Salut Miller., ... But what are we talking about? Eden III is not a reflex wing ! (as far as I know) Other people are speaking of Velvet and other reflex...
... the ... Are you using the newer springs or whatever the replacement is, and still experiencing splippage? You could also always sew thread into the...
I do have the new springs but I have still had the problem just not nearly as much. I haven't done the stitching yet. Ryan ... or ... and ... into ... guilty ...
I've seen springs get dirty with sand that can cause them to bind/slip. Really good thorough cleaning and a drop of oil generally does the trick. ... From:...
I have heard no specifics. The family member told me nothing. As my original comment was, it was "my suspicions". Just like if I heard a Utah pilot went...
... Beery, I don't understand why you posted about talking to a family member at all, but I understood your next paragraph below. Thanks for explaining. Bud ...
... weighted (C) ... trimmers in) ... for those of ... wing (the ... wing ... gradually ... Velvet's ... and ... requires ... a great ... [Jukka] Ok, take this...
if Velvet special PPG- riser +9cm is close and Velvet normal riser +3,5cm is close.... (both riser is close) then... Fly Velvet paraglider similar both riser? ...
