Just got my Paraglider wing today from Hobbyking :-) Once unpacked , the First thing I did was this mod, next is leave it to hang up side down over night and then CA glue all the knots on the lines . Sean
@lenliz2003 Hi! The two lines you speak of are called "Brake Lines". They are used for steering and will each get attached to their own servo. When one side is pulled the foil will turn to that side, and visa versa. When both get pulled together (at the same time) the foil will "Flair" (Stall/loose altitude). Please visit the paraglider forum at Hobby King for more info and tons of vids and pics. Best wishes, Jake
I would use a flat bar mounted directly to the top of the existing mount bar. Then you can set new mounts wherever you like. I made is a sticky thread at the top of the para-motor forum where I recommend motor and prop as well as weight and ballast suggestions. I will try to get back there soon to follow up and start another clinic.
Hi. I just bought this parafoil and I want to make these changes. The first bridle of your video is the D, then is the C, and after theB Correct? After you put the Bridle A at a distance bellow the B twice as much the distace betwin D,C,B Correct? Furthermore I would like to ask you regarding how long must be the Brake line? Best regards
@Giovanniram22 Yes. The first is D.(rear of foil's line) It stays the same. Then C to the bottom of D's ring. Then B to the bottom of C's ring Then A to the bottom of B's ring for brakes please see Hobby Kings Community Forum for set up tips.
Hello , I've had the foil for ages an just bought the gondola you designed. it the anywhere that shows how to set the gondola up? I have it assembled but not sure how to connect the foil. Also, mine came with one of the flexible prop surrounds cracked/broken before I unpacked it, can you recommend something to make a new one out of?
I designed the trike to be very high performance. It has proven to be much easier for beginner pilots if the riser carriers are spread out a bit. This makes the trike more stable and less sensative. The side to side rocking some pilots have struggled with is all but erased with a spread of about 250mm (to centers of carrier mounts). I recommend using steel and not aluminum. The trike will need to have a ton of weight added to fly proper anyway and it's cheaper and stronger.
Hey Beladog, so add +50mm on each side, or overall? The current holders are about 140mm apart give or take. So that means id have to cut an aluminum bar at 240mm? I think ive seen people talk about 280~300mm though? Let me know what bar length you recommend and ill go from there. ;) Also, if you have the time, could you check the hobbyking forum? Ive been fumbling with motor/servo selection but it seems nobody is home anymore down there. :(
@TheRattleSnake3145 There should only be one prop shroud. Its made from resin and glass. You could use Fiberglass or plastic. I have seen people use the plastic from a laundry basket rim to rebuild theirs. This is clever, works great (even better than stock), And is Cheap!!! Please go to the Hobby King forum to see pics of it assembled with a foil attached. Once there find me and I will guide you. Best, Jake
@seanmcgrth great ! you will have fun! Please go to the community forum on Hobby King's website and view the "preflight and launch technique" forum. There you will find hundreds of pages of info and some amazing tips and suggestions.
Just got my Paraglider wing today from Hobbyking :-)
Once unpacked , the First thing I did was this mod, next is leave it to hang up side down over night and then CA glue all the knots on the lines .
Sean
Happy birthday, Jake ! Thanks !
@lenliz2003
Hi!
The two lines you speak of are called "Brake Lines".
They are used for steering and will each get attached to their own servo. When one side is pulled the foil will turn to that side, and visa versa. When both get pulled together (at the same time) the foil will "Flair" (Stall/loose altitude).
Please visit the paraglider forum at Hobby King for more info and tons of vids and pics.
Best wishes,
Jake
I would use a flat bar mounted directly to the top of the existing mount bar.
Then you can set new mounts wherever you like.
I made is a sticky thread at the top of the para-motor forum where I recommend motor and prop as well as weight and ballast suggestions. I will try to get back there soon to follow up and start another clinic.
BIG Thanks, Beladog! It's really helpful. Regards from beautiful country of Indonesia :)
Hi. I just bought this parafoil and I want to make these changes.
The first bridle of your video is the D, then is the C, and after theB Correct?
After you put the Bridle A at a distance bellow the B twice as much the distace betwin D,C,B Correct?
Furthermore I would like to ask you regarding how long must be the Brake line?
Best regards
180 to 250mm should work great! The center lines will look like they drop parallel to each other from the foil. Best
Jake
@Giovanniram22
Yes. The first is D.(rear of foil's line) It stays the same.
Then C to the bottom of D's ring.
Then B to the bottom of C's ring
Then A to the bottom of B's ring
for brakes please see Hobby Kings Community Forum for set up tips.
Hello , I've had the foil for ages an just bought the gondola you designed.
it the anywhere that shows how to set the gondola up?
I have it assembled but not sure how to connect the foil.
Also, mine came with one of the flexible prop surrounds cracked/broken before I unpacked it, can you recommend something to make a new one out of?
I designed the trike to be very high performance.
It has proven to be much easier for beginner pilots if the riser carriers are spread out a bit. This makes the trike more stable and less sensative.
The side to side rocking some pilots have struggled with is all but erased with a spread of about 250mm (to centers of carrier mounts).
I recommend using steel and not aluminum. The trike will need to have a ton of weight added to fly proper anyway and it's cheaper and stronger.
Hey Beladog, so add +50mm on each side, or overall? The current holders are about 140mm apart give or take. So that means id have to cut an aluminum bar at 240mm? I think ive seen people talk about 280~300mm though? Let me know what bar length you recommend and ill go from there. ;)
Also, if you have the time, could you check the hobbyking forum? Ive been fumbling with motor/servo selection but it seems nobody is home anymore down there. :(
I just bought a nice belatrike set and I can manage this mod. ;) Is there anything else I should do that is going to make my experience a better one?
What motor propeller and battery you use?
do i HAVE TO DO this or not? or will it just help to flight faster???
Sven!
Widen riser mounts on trike +50mm to create more stability for first flights
this aoa setting is ideal for how much weight?
@jordibizarreta
The first line I start with is the D... It stays the same. Then on to C, then B, then A ( the shortest)
@TheRattleSnake3145
There should only be one prop shroud. Its made from resin and glass.
You could use Fiberglass or plastic. I have seen people use the plastic from a laundry basket rim to rebuild theirs. This is clever, works great (even better than stock), And is Cheap!!!
Please go to the Hobby King forum to see pics of it assembled with a foil attached. Once there find me and I will guide you. Best,
Jake
Thank you!
Hello Indo!
Good information
@legoprime2000
YES! It simply will not fly without this adjustment
@TheBeladog ..Just had a look, You do know your stuff .
See you on the Forum. . :-)
Sean
@seanmcgrth
great ! you will have fun!
Please go to the community forum on Hobby King's website and view the "preflight and launch technique"
forum. There you will find hundreds of pages of info and some amazing tips and suggestions.
@Giovanniram22
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@ilovslavo description has been corrected