Hi Shaun. Glad you like the videos and thank you for subscribing. I’ve got lots planned this year. If you like the idea of flying, why not give it a try?
What's not to like? 🤷🏼♂ I think it's a great idea, Paul. As well as your flying vids, I can now look forward to a regular dose of Microlight News, too. Well done on your first news broadcast, a great show 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I've been looking forward to this all day. It's a great idea and something a bit different. Being new to the microlight scene I find this a great addition to my favourite subscribed channels. Hopefully there will be enough interest and positive comments, especially with all the effort I'm sure is required to produce such content. Looking forward to the next one 👍
I flew a hornet/nimrod 30 years ago and used to flip my helmet front up coming in to land for airspeed 250 robin only 18hp up comet wing had a lot of fun drive reduction was by 3 c groove fan belts
As I suspected it might be, this was very enjoyable and I'd love to see it as a regular feature as long as you don't mind the legwork necessary to pull it together. Great stuff. 👍
Another great video Paul. That hole for the Carb reminds me of Mrs Shillings Orifice. Content ideas, I want to learn on a flex wing, add 3 axis to my licence, then maybe look at LAPL. Any idea if we can add a LAPL onto our license for a few conversion hours, or would we have to do the full 25 hour course?
You can only get a rebate if you have a pilot’s license. You can’t get rebate if you’re aircraft owner. I own Gt450 outright but unable to get any rebate because I haven’t passed NPPL yet. I thought pilotaware skyecho was for aircraft apparently for pilots.
You need to hold one of the licenses to get the rebate. You don’t need to hold a license to fly with an EC device. Lots of paramotor guys fly with EC devices.
@@alih1000 Good question. I guess the funds are limited and the consequences of two larger aircraft colliding would be more serious than two smaller (eg paramotor / sub 70) colliding so they prioritised aircraft being flown by licensed pilots. Just my guess.
Hi Nicholas. They are an undersurface vent which can be opened or closed to let or prevent airflow Into the wing. With the vents opened, they lighten the roll response particularly at higher airspeeds but you will loose a little off the top end speed. Presumably due to increased drag. If you Watch my “NEW WING” video, there is a clip where Giles shows the vents and explains how they work. Ben told me that it’s actually some sort of magic and started talking about Pixxies!!
A fantastic idea Paul and I really enjoyed this, and I'm sure it will generate some good viewing content. Keep it up.
Thankyou sensei 👍
Nice idea Paul very enjoyable and cool office sir.
Thanks Terry. Just experimenting with different ideas. 👍
Hi I'm a new subscryber to your channel and loving it so far . Keep up the good work . Love the idea of flying .👍👍
Hi Shaun. Glad you like the videos and thank you for subscribing. I’ve got lots planned this year. If you like the idea of flying, why not give it a try?
Bloody brilliant Paul, it's like watching an aviation dedicated Trevor McDonald. Keep these coming.
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Interesting vid, Paul. Let me know if you ever plan to come over to Boston.
My NiNE wing opens up possibilities of going further so Boston is definitely achievable. 👍
What's not to like? 🤷🏼♂ I think it's a great idea, Paul. As well as your flying vids, I can now look forward to a regular dose of Microlight News, too.
Well done on your first news broadcast, a great show 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Kev. It seems to be proving quite popular so I think there will definitely be a March edition next month. 👍
I've been looking forward to this all day. It's a great idea and something a bit different. Being new to the microlight scene I find this a great addition to my favourite subscribed channels. Hopefully there will be enough interest and positive comments, especially with all the effort I'm sure is required to produce such content. Looking forward to the next one 👍
Thanks Andrew. I figured it’s a bit different from the usual flying videos. 👍
That was mint Paul a news program full of good news, what a treat keep them coming mate 👏👏👏
Thanks Fred. I’ll take “mint” all day long. 👍
I flew a hornet/nimrod 30 years ago and used to flip my helmet front up coming in to land for airspeed 250 robin only 18hp up comet wing had a lot of fun drive reduction was by 3 c groove fan belts
Yup, I forget to mention that we all have an inbuilt ASI. Using your ears to listen at wind noise is also surprisingly effective. 👍
Interesting video Paul and a great new angle to your Channel. Like it! 👍🏻
Ta Ian. 👍
Interesting video Paul, I enjoyed and look forward to next. 👍👍
Thanks. Early indications are that I better start researching March’s edition! 👍
As I suspected it might be, this was very enjoyable and I'd love to see it as a regular feature as long as you don't mind the legwork necessary to pull it together. Great stuff. 👍
Thanks Dan. I actually quite enjoy doing the research and I’m finally get my head around editing. I’ll keep going. 👍
@@paulieb796 Please do. 👍
Excellent video idea. Andres from Santiago, Chile.
Thank you. I’m not sure I can claim it was my idea, I’ve just adapted it to be relevant to my area of interest. Glad you liked it. 👍
Another great video Paul. That hole for the Carb reminds me of Mrs Shillings Orifice. Content ideas, I want to learn on a flex wing, add 3 axis to my licence, then maybe look at LAPL. Any idea if we can add a LAPL onto our license for a few conversion hours, or would we have to do the full 25 hour course?
Hi Simon. That’s a good idea for a video all on its own. 👍
As a Yank, even I have thought of joining BMAA. Looks like a good organization! Is the magazine available online only?
Hi Tom. I’m sure the BMAA would welcome you with open arms. The magazine is also available on line to BMAA members as well as the physical copy.
@@paulieb796Thanks Paul! Can’t wait to see your BB with the new Nine wing.
Loved this! 👍
I'm guessing a GyroCopter?
Cheers
Not even close. Keep guessing. 🤣
You can only get a rebate if you have a pilot’s license. You can’t get rebate if you’re aircraft owner. I own Gt450 outright but unable to get any rebate because I haven’t passed NPPL yet. I thought pilotaware skyecho was for aircraft apparently for pilots.
You need to hold one of the licenses to get the rebate. You don’t need to hold a license to fly with an EC device. Lots of paramotor guys fly with EC devices.
I wonder why they don't let non-NPPL pilots buy one with the rebate?
@@alih1000 Good question. I guess the funds are limited and the consequences of two larger aircraft colliding would be more serious than two smaller (eg paramotor / sub 70) colliding so they prioritised aircraft being flown by licensed pilots. Just my guess.
How do these “wing vents” work?
Hi Nicholas. They are an undersurface vent which can be opened or closed to let or prevent airflow
Into the wing. With the vents opened, they lighten the roll response particularly at higher airspeeds but you will loose a little off the top end speed. Presumably due to increased drag. If you Watch my “NEW WING” video, there is a clip where Giles shows the vents and explains how they work. Ben told me that it’s actually some sort of magic and started talking about Pixxies!!
Interested to know where u got that pricing table for the sub70s and microlights?
The BMAA produce a buyers guide. This is the most recent version www.bmaa.org/files/MF_Buyers_Guide_022024.pdf
@@paulieb796 ah nice one, thanks!