This looks awesome Jocky! I assume you'll need a power license on top of your paragliding one and that it works with a paragliding wing and does not need a PPG wing with trimmers
Hi. Yes, for the UK you are best getting a power rating but that would be an easy conversion if you are experienced. Check with your local BHPA PPG school.
It has the same weight as my Free Flight XC gear. Only the engine makes the difference (~12kg) and it also depends on how much fuel you want to take with you, 1l or 6l. In fact, with a high-performance wing you could even use a very small motor like the Mini Mod, which then only weighs ~4 or 5kg. But the weight isn't the problem as long as you can easily transport everything in a backpack. As soon as the thermals come back this year I will mainly do long downwind flights with this setup and i am not the only one. Everything is prepared. 🥳👏
@@turkeyphant I had a friend here with a Minimod. We played through that. Scout Zero and Minimod side by side. With an adapter plate this wouldn't be a problem. But I personally prefer the more reliable and much quieter Atom 80 at the moment.
I really like the waist strap idea! Brilliant! All paramotors should implement that!
It works very well.
Miro is really trying to change the game --- we all know this one will be amazing when electric.
Wish this existed in the 90s - my knees would have lasted longer LOL
Thank you for the excellent review.
FINALLY, somthin with A hip strap to take the weight off the back. Will be good to get one-off these one day.
Good job we're all honest as the day is long, otherwise the XCLeague's going to get interesting.
This looks awesome Jocky! I assume you'll need a power license on top of your paragliding one and that it works with a paragliding wing and does not need a PPG wing with trimmers
Hi. Yes, for the UK you are best getting a power rating but that would be an easy conversion if you are experienced. Check with your local BHPA PPG school.
What about the drag of the frame and netting?
Also, the motor has a clutch, so when the motor is off the prop free wheels and completely destroys whatever drag you have left.
There is drag from the netting and prop, which may benefit from being folding. For full data on glide ratio go to scoutaviation.com
What's the glide ratio with the motor and without the motor?
How much penalty is there?
Hi. I didn’t accurately check that but I will on the next flight. The best is to email Miro at scout aviation.com he has good data.
@@JockySandersonparagliding Thank you!
Fun!
Cool design if only it wasn’t as big as it looks
When they can make it much lighter this will be viable but it's not much use as it is.
It has the same weight as my Free Flight XC gear. Only the engine makes the difference (~12kg) and it also depends on how much fuel you want to take with you, 1l or 6l. In fact, with a high-performance wing you could even use a very small motor like the Mini Mod, which then only weighs ~4 or 5kg. But the weight isn't the problem as long as you can easily transport everything in a backpack. As soon as the thermals come back this year I will mainly do long downwind flights with this setup and i am not the only one. Everything is prepared. 🥳👏
@@nico_albrecht You mean the RB MiniMot? But that doesn't have the variable geometry that makes this different from a standard paramotor.
@@turkeyphant I had a friend here with a Minimod. We played through that. Scout Zero and Minimod side by side. With an adapter plate this wouldn't be a problem. But I personally prefer the more reliable and much quieter Atom 80 at the moment.
Nooooooo, this is treason of cx flying🙈
When they can make it much lighter this will be viable but it's not much use as it is.
I doubt it can get much lighter. Fly safe.