Great topic. I've never walked it off. Turns out to be a bit smaller than I expected. Remember if the wind picks up to expect rotor if there are obstructions at the edges of your "take off box". This may lengthen the space you need to get a stable wing above you before lifting off. Thx for posting!
For nil wind I always want a 100 m runway with trees no more than about 10 m around (preferably no trees at all). Obviously you can get off much quicker than that and in a couple of steps in 10 mph but that's rare where I fly and there's also likely to be rotor.
PD. Where is your video of you parking at your LZ, taking out your broken down SP140 from the inside of your car, assembling it and then flying? Or was that Zach?
Sure on the Openppg Chanel there is an older video with the older frame showing it in the back of the car. ua-cam.com/video/gLPL_Bdex5o/v-deo.htmlsi=csx7j6XhQtg-3WqP
Depends on the type of flying you want to do and the location. If you're taking off in zero wind all the time like this video then a light weight wing like the Spyder 3 or a hybrid wing like this is nice. If you're always at the beach taking off in steady wind you don't need the light weight fabric. So something like the moxie or roadster is nice.
do u think electric is safer then gas it looks a lot safer once u get used to flying this thig but idk know is alot more power better on this thing ? the motor on the electric has a lot less maintenance then a gas on i bet
I have a gas motor but I'm really hoping the batteries improve over the next ten years. A 90 or 120 minute realistic battery life would be about perfect. There's so little maintenance on them. And other than the battery, really anything that breaks you could replace yourself. Even the throttle, you could build with an Arduino.
like 1/2 acre if no obstructions, trees, power lines, etc. like 3-5 acres minimum depending on your skill and confidence otherwise.
This is really useful for visualising. And I don’t think I’ve seen anyone else cover this!
Great topic. I've never walked it off. Turns out to be a bit smaller than I expected. Remember if the wind picks up to expect rotor if there are obstructions at the edges of your "take off box". This may lengthen the space you need to get a stable wing above you before lifting off. Thx for posting!
cant wait to try one of those some day!
As a beginner pilot .. I've always like fields that least a 1/4 mile
when i get my paramotor im gna do the crazyest youtube flying vidoes ever watch out world ! im coming!
For nil wind I always want a 100 m runway with trees no more than about 10 m around (preferably no trees at all). Obviously you can get off much quicker than that and in a couple of steps in 10 mph but that's rare where I fly and there's also likely to be rotor.
PD. Where is your video of you parking at your LZ, taking out your broken down SP140 from the inside of your car, assembling it and then flying? Or was that Zach?
Sure on the Openppg Chanel there is an older video with the older frame showing it in the back of the car. ua-cam.com/video/gLPL_Bdex5o/v-deo.htmlsi=csx7j6XhQtg-3WqP
@@PDWhite Thanks.
great video
What paramotor and wing setup would you recommend for someone wanting to get into paramotoring?
Depends on the type of flying you want to do and the location. If you're taking off in zero wind all the time like this video then a light weight wing like the Spyder 3 or a hybrid wing like this is nice. If you're always at the beach taking off in steady wind you don't need the light weight fabric. So something like the moxie or roadster is nice.
do u think electric is safer then gas it looks a lot safer once u get used to flying this thig but idk know is alot more power better on this thing ? the motor on the electric has a lot less maintenance then a gas on i bet
I have a gas motor but I'm really hoping the batteries improve over the next ten years. A 90 or 120 minute realistic battery life would be about perfect. There's so little maintenance on them. And other than the battery, really anything that breaks you could replace yourself. Even the throttle, you could build with an Arduino.
so for someone that weighs 300 lbs. you might need 200 yards to take off, plus some room for clearing trees.
You ran 8 feet..that's awsome..