REDHEAD FLPHG Powered Hang Glider

Test flight with Tailwind Technologies RedHead fitted to my Mosquito 120. The RedHead is very simple to fit and gives an increased climb rate, I've yet to test fuel consumption. This unit also has a Radne High Power exhaust fitted. Google RedHead Tailwind Technologies for more information and how to buy on eBay America.

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Sports

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• FLPHG
• Hang
• Gliding
• RedHead
• Conversion
• Power
• Glider

[motorharness1]

I got my new redhead. It's doing ~9700rpm. It does seem to have a better climb. But nowhere near my Vittorazi climb rate.

I weigh ~100kgs.

Still, the redhead will be good for thermal days with the lower wing loading. The Vitt will still be excellent in winter or no lift days for climbing high on power.

[flyingleek]

I used to get 330ft/min climb, now I get 440ft/min. At the weekend I flew over Snowdon and climbed to 4400ft and only used 3.5litres of fuel. With the Redhead I can throttle back after takeoff and still climb at a very reasonable rate. I think the RedHead is definately worth the extra climb rate. Pete

[redheadnrg]

Dude, I've ordered one! No need to diet now, with a climb rate like that.

[flyingleek]

Nice one! Let me know how you get on. Pete

[josephdupont]

very interesing.

[Ibringthetruth1]

excellent  vid!

[pascalter]

non , je n'ai pas monté de red head

[hikkaduwa]

salut ,

as tu monté un red head ?

tes impressions ?

[pascalter]

thank you flyingleek for your explanation .One another reason to keep the standard engine by improving exhaust for example .

I am afraid of not being able to maintain this kit ( If I have to replace piston or cylinder later ) . is the supplier will be always here ? .

[flyingleek]

I removed the RedHead about 6 months ago and reverted to the standard cylinder. My engine overheated and seized. I believe the problem was caused by insufficient cooling on a pull start Raket. The engine cooling fan shroud on an electric start Raket is larger and is further extended with an extra piece supplied with the RedHead kit, there is no fan shroud extension for the pullstart Raket. Sorry for the long explanation.

[pascalter]

hello,

What do you think about the raket readhead kit now?

Really,have you found a difference ?

is the same consumption than before?

if you should buy it , would you do it again ?

I am French, and I have flied with a paramotor equipped witha standard raket 120 for 6 years .