This video has helped explain to me why I have blown up three props so far and helped me realize how baldy my cage was bent from falling over a while ago, thank you!
In East Europe, V's are pronounced as W's, and W's are pronounced as V's. I was going to say vise versa (wise wersa - NOT), but it's already confusing. ; ) Elroy Garcia: What's your source? www.laughfactory.com ???
Great video as always. When I first discovered powered paragliding was on a RUclips video I was instantly hooked I wanted one but at that time I didn't know about the scout and these videos plus another RUclips guy who sends his videos all the time flies the scout I am without a doubt going to get a scout. I'm hoping to be able to do my training this fall and when I get one I'm hoping to be able to put videos up online at least once a week thanks again for the videos I look forward to your next one
Why not using a scimitar profile for the prop that handles much better the tip vortexes and increases traction ( in fact reduces losses) ? Scout maybe has the way to design such a carbon fiber profile
I love all these videos. Learning a lot before i purchase my first setup. I love the idea of an electric powered para-motor. I've seen they have a few going now and the batteries on them weigh a lot. I have idea !!! Why don't you put together a parachute that actually works like a solar panel itself, charging the engine while you fly? Oh ya genius i know.
Very Pro Vids! all that is very true...but.if you want to talk about cage and prop you should say about the squeezing of the cage by lines in strong wind take-off. that is a very often cage damage and prop. the side distance and cage resistance matters too. As I assume You cannot do much about it as you represent the cage producer. As for prop hit cause of soft amortisation... not if the amortisation is proper. When hitting ground...well mostly you should stop the motor before landing. In crash mostly all goes to hell and few cm wont help. still the vids are great, especially the flying sequences.
A friend of mine is a pretty big guy on a heavy wing and he was taking off with a 180cc engine with fully loaded tank and harness with heavy reserve and as soon as he went VRROOOMM and charged forward, the wing raised up to the height of the thrust line, the strings squeezed the frame to oval and it got in the way of the prop. It was horrible to watch, carbon debris everywhere.
I love scientific engineering approach. Please keep them coming.
You are a great teacher and designer. I love the Scout. I am saving and plan on training and flying with you soon.
This video has helped explain to me why I have blown up three props so far and helped me realize how baldy my cage was bent from falling over a while ago, thank you!
I love the series, it's always a nice surprise when another video comes out. Small note: There is a typo in the title. "Awoid". :)
Awoid is an aeronautical term that means trying to avoid any winged aircraft mistakes..
In East Europe, V's are pronounced as W's, and W's are pronounced as V's. I was going to say vise versa (wise wersa - NOT), but it's already confusing. ; )
Elroy Garcia: What's your source? www.laughfactory.com ???
Hey Mike How Marsha Marsha Marsha..Yes it was a Joke...
+WoodysGamertag thanks for noting. Fixed now.
+Mike Brady haha my friends make jokes about me saying ozone viper (a glider) that it sounds like wiper :-)
Great video as always. When I first discovered powered paragliding was on a RUclips video I was instantly hooked I wanted one but at that time I didn't know about the scout and these videos plus another RUclips guy who sends his videos all the time flies the scout I am without a doubt going to get a scout. I'm hoping to be able to do my training this fall and when I get one I'm hoping to be able to put videos up online at least once a week thanks again for the videos I look forward to your next one
Why not using a scimitar profile for the prop that handles much better the tip vortexes and increases traction ( in fact reduces losses) ? Scout maybe has the way to design such a carbon fiber profile
+Tucker Gott I believe removed some of those mounts, or so I recall hearing him describe in his intro to the carbon video.
Great informative series guys, what's next?
I love all these videos. Learning a lot before i purchase my first setup. I love the idea of an electric powered para-motor. I've seen they have a few going now and the batteries on them weigh a lot. I have idea !!! Why don't you put together a parachute that actually works like a solar panel itself, charging the engine while you fly? Oh ya genius i know.
So... Scout Enduro vs Carbon? GO!
80mm top gap and 60mm bottom gap with 15mm gap between prop and engine air shroud. Is that pretty good?? What’s the ratio top mm to bottom mm?
Very Pro Vids!
all that is very true...but.if you want to talk about cage and prop you should say about the squeezing of the cage by lines in strong wind take-off. that is a very often cage damage and prop. the side distance and cage resistance matters too. As I assume You cannot do much about it as you represent the cage producer.
As for prop hit cause of soft amortisation... not if the amortisation is proper. When hitting ground...well mostly you should stop the motor before landing. In crash mostly all goes to hell and few cm wont help.
still the vids are great, especially the flying sequences.
A friend of mine is a pretty big guy on a heavy wing and he was taking off with a 180cc engine with fully loaded tank and harness with heavy reserve and as soon as he went VRROOOMM and charged forward, the wing raised up to the height of the thrust line, the strings squeezed the frame to oval and it got in the way of the prop. It was horrible to watch, carbon debris everywhere.
he's so tiring to listen to
Only thing tiring here are your 6 words!