I first subscribed when you had problems with the 'Fresh Breeze'. In this video I think I saw SIX paramotors and wondered if there were more. Glad to see you're doing OK.
Lol no worries here... im just lucky to get to be in the sky lol there is over 100 hrs on it and I do fly it alot so stuff is bound to happen lol 😆 thx Bob
I am so impressed with your patience and positive attitude towards all these maintenance problems you have had over the years. I'm curious if you have considered purchasing a electric paramotor to eliminate the maintenance problems? For example, the SP140 by OpenPPG? I have been delaying getting into the paramotoring world because of the high maintenance of these two stroke motors. My job doesn't afford me the free time to do this much maintenance. I love "wrenching" on motors, but just don't have the free time. So I have been "holding out" on going into paramotoring until the electric paramotors become more practical. Love to here your opinion if you think electric paramotors are a good purchase if you were to only own one paramotor.
Thank you Mike, as far as electric paramotors I'm all in for sure as soon as technology allows for longer flights, as much power as 2 strokes for a large man such as myself, and safer battery technology since your literary strapped to a huge battery pack lol 😆 I have never seen in person or had the privilege to fly an electric paramotor but I am following the progression closely and would love to see things go that way... :)
Thats a lot of work good thing you don't have to pay to have it done well maybe a couple of beers. $400 for a clutch is outrageous. Damn Bart where do you get the money for all those paramotors I'd have to sale one to get another. Looks like your doing fine keep it up!
Lol thx ya a couple of beers is a cheap labor price to pay 4 sure :) and all those motors aren't mine... I have 3 and Grahm keeps 3 at my house since he flies out of here :) so there are 6 motors here but it's getting a bit crowded lol 😆
I was waiting for the I spend more time fixing the mfer than flying it. Also, I don't think that a break in period is really necessary. I do agree that air conception is better at getting you replacement parts and warranty items. A question, have you had to do anymore maintenance on the fresh breeze since Tim Garvey worked his magic on it. ?? As far as money is concerned, I've had my power Atlas repaired enough times to almost by another wing. I'm thinking about selling a kidney to get another motor. I love your videos. Keep up the good work.
Lol with over 100 hrs now on the tornado I don't think I could say that about this motor lol 😆 and other than routine maintenance on the fresh breeze I havnt had to do anything to it since Tim fixed it, but I dont fly her much nowadays with 2 other motors to choose from. What motor do you think you would buy if you got another one ? Thanks Richard 😊
Howdie - came across this video after being grounded for 4 weeks now - Starter related issues and burned out main switch - anyhoo - now need some advice on the magneto as never had spark issues before but now there is zero spark and have checked the airGAP and that magnet is free of any debreeee........ any advice or where to look next.
I had similar issues once and this is probably not what is going on with you but mine was simply the spark plug boot. If your magnet gap is gapped correctly I would next just take a quick look at the boot and new plug just to make sure it's not that simple ? If it's not that I would start tracing back the problem with a multi meter and maybe help zero in where the problem is starting from ? Please let me know if that doesn't work and I'll try and help you troubleshoot further.
@@BartBerry Thanks man, so did the basics - spark plug replaced with two new ones - spark plug gap checked and even made smaller - Measured the coil with 4.0 and 7.0 resistance respectively between the plates and sparkplug lead and plates and kill switch tab Well also started by removing the kill switch tab to mke sure it is not grounding the coil :D
So bad there is no decent literature on the Tornado. Makes things difficult to trouble shoot So Starter was replaced due to it not working - it blew the Relay and replaced that - now no spark....
@@BartBerry Thanks Bart. I have a pair of Scouts with Mosters. One set up for cross country and another one for acro. I thot about buying the tornado for acro for its super quick climbs, but catastrophic engine failure at 100-200 hours is not decent in my opinion at this point of our sport. This engine won’t last me long based of my type of use even i’m on top of preventive maintenance. Thanks for the vids tho coz i learned a lot. I bet you are a hoot to fly with. Be safe.
Not too many of the these 280’s here stateside, but seems like reliability is not that good compared to the Moster and support is a bit lacking. I’ll be skipping it for now. Nice vid!
Lookin good buddy!! Next time you can put a deep socket behind that pulley to tap it out instead of a broom handle. A socket that’s just big enough to fit inside. You can also use a breaker bar and hold it straight back for room to hit with the hammer. Just a tip!!!! Great video bro. Talk soon!
I really enjoy the fact that you show reality in your vids and that it's not all "Rainbows and Unicorns".
You poor guy, having such problems. Thanks for the video. I love your videos Bart!
Thank you so much :) and no worries on the problems its a privilege to get to do what we do, its worth the headaches from time to time :)
I first subscribed when you had problems with the 'Fresh Breeze'. In this video I think I saw SIX paramotors and wondered if there were more. Glad to see you're doing OK.
Lol ya I've come a long way since the ole fresh breeze days and thanks for sticking around this long :) p.s. I do still fly ole breezy on occasion ;)
@@BartBerry odd I must just not be around every literally every time that happens
My airconception motor 300 hours + ,no problems whatsoever and I so love it
Ah Bart! So glad to see your videos! Im rebuilding my Nitro 200 (nothing broken, just paranoid). Thanks for the motivation buddy!
Thank you and good luck I hope all goes good ;)
Great vid, thanks for sharing (and filming, and post processing...)...
Thank you for watching
You have some CRAZY LUCK. Good luck with that unit.
Lol no worries here... im just lucky to get to be in the sky lol there is over 100 hrs on it and I do fly it alot so stuff is bound to happen lol 😆 thx Bob
Good stuff as usual. Entertaining watch.
Thank you
Cracking job Bart 👍👍🤣🤣🤣
Lol thx ☺
Love your videos. I'm a new pilot and your videos have helped me along the way. If you make it to Arizona we need to fly together!
Thank you, if I ever get out your way, I would love to share some sky time with you thx for the invite :)
Dang 2 strokes. Well ya got her purring again anyway. Have fun breaking it in!
Thanks Mike 😊
I am so impressed with your patience and positive attitude towards all these maintenance problems you have had over the years. I'm curious if you have considered purchasing a electric paramotor to eliminate the maintenance problems? For example, the SP140 by OpenPPG? I have been delaying getting into the paramotoring world because of the high maintenance of these two stroke motors. My job doesn't afford me the free time to do this much maintenance. I love "wrenching" on motors, but just don't have the free time. So I have been "holding out" on going into paramotoring until the electric paramotors become more practical. Love to here your opinion if you think electric paramotors are a good purchase if you were to only own one paramotor.
Thank you Mike, as far as electric paramotors I'm all in for sure as soon as technology allows for longer flights, as much power as 2 strokes for a large man such as myself, and safer battery technology since your literary strapped to a huge battery pack lol 😆 I have never seen in person or had the privilege to fly an electric paramotor but I am following the progression closely and would love to see things go that way... :)
Mike: The 'dirty 'lil secret' of paramotoring is you HAVE to become a 2-cycle engine mechanic. Electric paramotors can't come fast enough!!!
Thats a lot of work good thing you don't have to pay to have it done well maybe a couple of beers. $400 for a clutch is outrageous. Damn Bart where do you get the money for all those paramotors I'd have to sale one to get another. Looks like your doing fine keep it up!
Lol thx ya a couple of beers is a cheap labor price to pay 4 sure :) and all those motors aren't mine... I have 3 and Grahm keeps 3 at my house since he flies out of here :) so there are 6 motors here but it's getting a bit crowded lol 😆
LOL "Our motors work hard!"
Lol might explain why they break so often lol 😆
I could've swore we used an impact wrench on that like a lot but I didn't hear a single impact wrench sound......
I was waiting for the I spend more time fixing the mfer than flying it. Also, I don't think that a break in period is really necessary. I do agree that air conception is better at getting you replacement parts and warranty items. A question, have you had to do anymore maintenance on the fresh breeze since Tim Garvey worked his magic on it. ?? As far as money is concerned, I've had my power Atlas repaired enough times to almost by another wing. I'm thinking about selling a kidney to get another motor. I love your videos. Keep up the good work.
Lol with over 100 hrs now on the tornado I don't think I could say that about this motor lol 😆 and other than routine maintenance on the fresh breeze I havnt had to do anything to it since Tim fixed it, but I dont fly her much nowadays with 2 other motors to choose from. What motor do you think you would buy if you got another one ? Thanks Richard 😊
Howdie - came across this video after being grounded for 4 weeks now - Starter related issues and burned out main switch - anyhoo - now need some advice on the magneto as never had spark issues before but now there is zero spark and have checked the airGAP and that magnet is free of any debreeee........ any advice or where to look next.
I had similar issues once and this is probably not what is going on with you but mine was simply the spark plug boot. If your magnet gap is gapped correctly I would next just take a quick look at the boot and new plug just to make sure it's not that simple ? If it's not that I would start tracing back the problem with a multi meter and maybe help zero in where the problem is starting from ? Please let me know if that doesn't work and I'll try and help you troubleshoot further.
@@BartBerry Thanks man, so did the basics - spark plug replaced with two new ones - spark plug gap checked and even made smaller - Measured the coil with 4.0 and 7.0 resistance respectively between the plates and sparkplug lead and plates and kill switch tab
Well also started by removing the kill switch tab to mke sure it is not grounding the coil :D
So bad there is no decent literature on the Tornado. Makes things difficult to trouble shoot
So Starter was replaced due to it not working - it blew the Relay and replaced that - now no spark....
@@tehJok3r001 hmm I'm a bit stumped then to be honest... have u posted the question to the air conception owners Facebook group ?
Hi. How many hours just before this engine crack?
Thanks
I had done the 100 hr maintenance not long before so roughly 110 to 120 I'd guess
@@BartBerry Thanks Bart. I have a pair of Scouts with Mosters. One set up for cross country and another one for acro. I thot about buying the tornado for acro for its super quick climbs, but catastrophic engine failure at 100-200 hours is not decent in my opinion at this point of our sport. This engine won’t last me long based of my type of use even i’m on top of preventive maintenance.
Thanks for the vids tho coz i learned a lot. I bet you are a hoot to fly with.
Be safe.
Not too many of the these 280’s here stateside, but seems like reliability is not that good compared to the Moster and support is a bit lacking. I’ll be skipping it for now.
Nice vid!
Free motor would be my first choice LoL 🤣
I WAS going to watch this but it is not watchable ! 5 seconds in
So sorry 😞 thx for commenting though
Love the power on engine..but it's not worth all the Downtime..and shipping costs..and most of all..the HEAD ACHES.
ur funny.... ur cage literally wobbles dude lol. Probably could measure the hurtz on that baby 💡
it broke again 🤷♂️
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lol :)
Lookin good buddy!! Next time you can put a deep socket behind that pulley to tap it out instead of a broom handle. A socket that’s just big enough to fit inside. You can also use a breaker bar and hold it straight back for room to hit with the hammer. Just a tip!!!! Great video bro. Talk soon!
@@projectdad6561 dang it !!! i didnt even think of that.... lol thank you would have been much easier than that big ole wooden stick lol