The S-Trike/Flat Top combo is seriously sweet. With the high speed stability and dual tank option you can cruise at 40mph or so and really get somewhere with...
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gjcarter34
Mar 2, 2008 1:18 am
August, I'm just curious, but what are you planning on doing with such a small glider? Gary ... with ... can ... kill ... purchase ... 105...
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imasuper0308
Mar 2, 2008 4:01 am
The idea is to have 40+ mph speed with the S-Trike but still have a stable glider that is easy to fly. The 11sm Morpheus is a total handful to fly, let go for...
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August
august_hahn
Mar 2, 2008 4:02 am
I am a very light weight person and it,s said you want to weight a glider in it,s upper ranges.And I plan on useing mine for training. ... From: gjcarter34 To:...
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gjcarter34
Mar 2, 2008 12:36 pm
August I think you're eventually planning on paramotoring, am I right? Some of the small gliders are very quick and responsive, definitely for advanced pilots...
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AUGUST HAHN
august_hahn
Mar 3, 2008 12:37 am
Powered is a long way in future,right now I need a light wing it,s a 21 meter ultralight rated for DHV 1 ... From: gjcarter34 <gary@...> To:...
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imasuper0308
Mar 3, 2008 12:38 am
I really liked that XXXS Fides 2 from Sky Paragliders. That was cool and DHV 1. I don't think they make an Emotion anywhere near that small. ... a 21 meter...
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imasuper0308
Mar 3, 2008 3:07 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTq6R0PIbSw&NR=1 A tiny skydiving canopy is about as collapse resistant as it gets but even those will deflate in bad...
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imasuper0308
Mar 4, 2008 6:09 am
I have a Medium Obsession in stock that's new and one that I have been flying if anyone is interested in the highest performance DHV 1-2 glider on the planet....
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imasuper0308
Mar 4, 2008 6:18 am
Oh here's another cool thing about the Obsession, not only does it have the AFS system (Automatic Flight Stabilization) but it also has comp lines on the upper...
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Michael Lissow
pumpuup58
Mar 4, 2008 3:48 pm
What size is your used one, and how many hours are on it? Oh, yes, How much? Thanks, Mike imasuper0308 <imasuper0308@...> wrote: Oh here's another...
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imasuper0308
Mar 4, 2008 5:09 pm
It is a medium and there is probably about 25-35 hours on it. I could tell you to the minute if you really wanted to know as I log all my flights. I haven't...
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Avery
althe111
Mar 4, 2008 10:16 pm
Is it too much glider for a beginner 230lb fat boy? ... been ... DHV ... keep...
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Michael Lissow
pumpuup58
Mar 5, 2008 4:37 pm
Thanks for the info. I'm near the same weight as you, 175. I'm doing my taxes on the 15th. Then I'll know if I'm paying or getting paid. Sounds like an...
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imasuper0308
Mar 5, 2008 7:43 pm
No, the medium Obsession is 28.5sm. With the Flat Top 200 fully loaded with gas & reserve I weigh about 270 and can soar no problem with the motor off. I...
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imasuper0308
Mar 5, 2008 7:54 pm
Oh I missed your question, a DHV 1-2 as a first glider depends on your instructor. If you train with a USPPA type then you definitely want to stay on a DHV 1....
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Jorge
mxnppg
Mar 5, 2008 7:54 pm
Hi there. Am new to group, starting myself into the PPG experience and trying to get suggestions from you on which is a good package to buy for starters. Been...
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imasuper0308
Mar 5, 2008 7:59 pm
These gliders will lift a Ford F350, a couple Gs is nothing. I also don't pull many Gs when I'm loading it up with the S-Trike. The death spirals are only...
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imasuper0308
Mar 5, 2008 8:46 pm
Hi, Thanks for joining. If you are in decently good shape and can afford new then I would highly recommend the Flat Top 160. I can also get you a deal on a...
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Ken
goinghawgwyld
Mar 6, 2008 3:06 am
How many volts are the battery packs in the Flat Top? I am online looking for a Li-ion charger for it. The one that came with it say it is a 14.8v.. Is that...
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imasuper0308
Mar 6, 2008 4:38 am
Use the one that came with it fine sir. Those are not normal batteries. They take the special charger that is provided. Li-Ion batteries don't have nearly...
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Ken
goinghawgwyld
Mar 6, 2008 11:07 pm
Well then he sent me the wrong charger.. Because he sent a Li-ion charger for a 14.8 volt pack. If the battery pack is 16.6 then we need to use a charger that...
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imasuper0308
Mar 7, 2008 12:26 am
He doesn't have wrong chargers. There is one charger for that particular battery configuration so if he sent you a charger with that battery pack then it is...
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Ken
goinghawgwyld
Mar 7, 2008 1:57 am
The charger is working exactly like you state... But when I hit the start button it just barely turn it through the compression stroke. Once it gets going it...
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imasuper0308
Mar 8, 2008 7:52 pm
It probably has nothing to do with the batteries. More likely a loose connection somewhere, or a bad starter or your compression hole in the engine is clogged...
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Ken
goinghawgwyld
Mar 9, 2008 12:10 am
I plugged the starter directly into the "Hot" port below the starter one and it cranks really great. But now when I reconnected it I hear the starter solinoid...
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Ken
goinghawgwyld
Mar 9, 2008 12:11 am
Also... And this may have something to do with the issue when I connect the charger it will not light. So if I wiggle the wires I can get it to light. Probably...
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imasuper0308
Mar 9, 2008 6:39 am
Ok I figured as much. Now take the wires off of the bottom plug and plug them into the top plug and vice versa. If all works ok then you just have a bad...
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Rick Hooper
hoop8647
Mar 9, 2008 6:40 am
Hey Hey Dell You Wild Man, Whats Up ? I'm sure everything is TOTALLY AWESOME!!! Rick Hooper here from Ma.Just giving you a Shout Out...
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imasuper0308
Mar 9, 2008 6:42 am
Yes everything is Totally Awesome! How's things with you fine sir? I'm just finishing moving into my new house on the lake. Too fun! Now I'll be able to...
