As Check says, it's very important to get the line length and the mounting point just right. I started a clutch paramotor with a glider strap on it and it fell off after a few seconds. A line could also get wrapped around the prop shaft if the mounting point is too close to the shaft. So, the line must not fall off the blade tip nor get close to the shaft. Both extremes could defeat the purpose of the line.
many suggest that, but have you tried to start your paramotor on your back with it going immediately to full power? How did it go? Do you feel it would go better than the video here of the rope holding it back?
Hi Check, no I haven't, I fly a no clutch motor mostly but I do have a clutched ROS125 as well so I may try your idea. It's certainly a positive step for those that insist on starting their clutched motors on the ground. Cheers, Ed.
give it a try, you might like it, if you don't have a string, just use your glider velcro strap at first, it might not be easy to take off from the front, but it will give you an idea. If you combine the starting of the machine on your back with the rope you have the best of what you like. I feel with the rope holding back the prop it can be started on the ground or on your back, doesn't matter, no thrust is going to ruin your day. Pilots still require a pre-flight inspection!
I'm proud to be a US paramotor pilot and consider myself and other US pilots to be just as experienced as any pilots from other regions of the world.
My first paramotor in July 1991, direct drive Pagojet with Konig engine, sicne then I have flown over 35 models of paramotors using belt drives (Mostly Adventure/Solo 210) from 1994-1999, since July 1999 Top80 clutch paramotor for solo, for tandem flying ( Fresh Breeze Monster belt drive since 02/1999).
As Check says, it's very important to get the line length and the mounting point just right. I started a clutch paramotor with a glider strap on it and it fell off after a few seconds. A line could also get wrapped around the prop shaft if the mounting point is too close to the shaft. So, the line must not fall off the blade tip nor get close to the shaft. Both extremes could defeat the purpose of the line.
infidelmeister 2 years ago
good ideas for the security
91philippe 2 years ago
This is stupid
mirekkok 2 years ago
explain it to me then genius.
I went to watch your video of your wife/girlfriend hand prop starting your engine, that looked a lot smarter.
ucanfly2 2 years ago
Start it on your back!! The ONLY 'safe' place IMHO.
PilotsPPGclubUK 2 years ago
many suggest that, but have you tried to start your paramotor on your back with it going immediately to full power? How did it go? Do you feel it would go better than the video here of the rope holding it back?
ucanfly2 2 years ago
Hi Check, no I haven't, I fly a no clutch motor mostly but I do have a clutched ROS125 as well so I may try your idea. It's certainly a positive step for those that insist on starting their clutched motors on the ground. Cheers, Ed.
PilotsPPGclubUK 2 years ago
give it a try, you might like it, if you don't have a string, just use your glider velcro strap at first, it might not be easy to take off from the front, but it will give you an idea. If you combine the starting of the machine on your back with the rope you have the best of what you like. I feel with the rope holding back the prop it can be started on the ground or on your back, doesn't matter, no thrust is going to ruin your day. Pilots still require a pre-flight inspection!
ucanfly2 2 years ago
US pilots are so funny.
I hope you never try a motor with beltdrive ;-)
cruicer 2 years ago
I'm proud to be a US paramotor pilot and consider myself and other US pilots to be just as experienced as any pilots from other regions of the world.
My first paramotor in July 1991, direct drive Pagojet with Konig engine, sicne then I have flown over 35 models of paramotors using belt drives (Mostly Adventure/Solo 210) from 1994-1999, since July 1999 Top80 clutch paramotor for solo, for tandem flying ( Fresh Breeze Monster belt drive since 02/1999).
ucanfly2 2 years ago
Great ! congratulations !! i like it .
mikeluso 2 years ago