Yep I concur gliding is awesome. My best flight this year was from Devon to North Wales coast in 5 hrs. Quicker than by car ! I learnt to fly in a weight shift hanglider and I kept seeing sailplanes flying much higher and faster than me so that's what I did after 10 years of weight shift I've been gliding for 30 years . Fell out of love with wind in my face so the comfort of a sealed cockpit is just sublime and no noisy fan !!!

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

Wow, 5Hrs is an impressive duration. Longer than my bladder could handle! I do still enjoy that wind in your face feeling although the lure of an enclosed cockpit in winter is pretty hard to resist! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Safe flying.

That was absolutely awesome, and yes I did thoroughly enjoy your first passenger flight. I would definitely do it again in a heartbeat.

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

Sorry there was still a bit of right foot in the video!

@AB-hu2uw

11 ай бұрын

Hi mum haha

Wow! I had you pegged for 3:00 minutes. You doubled that. That’s one heck of a glide!

@paulieb796

Ай бұрын

Since making that video, I’ve changed the wing. I need to do this again with my new wing. I think it will be a big closer to 3 minutes now! 👍

@pentachronic

Ай бұрын

@@paulieb796 Different aspect ratio now (ie faster but less glide ratio) ? Will love to see what you get on your next powered off test landing.

Nice to see the green fields of home. I’m one of those glider pilots you mentioned. Please continue this practice. Every flight should be a learning flight. Stalling is a fact of life for a thermalling glider. Stall recovery practice a must. Rope breaks on tow. Also regular practice items. Stay sharp and never get complacent. Thanks for posting.

@garyjones7798

11 ай бұрын

By the way I had you more at 12 minutes. Work them end of day thermals ;)

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Gary. I do try and make a point most flights if practicing something weather it be steep turns, slow flight, stall recovery or practiced forced landing and I am always wary of complacency. The 12 minute things sounds like a challenge and it would be worth repeating the exercise in thermos conditions.

Fantastic video Paul great production values as well. Well done sir.

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend. Learning to fly was a cinch compared to trying to figure out what KZread is all about!!

Nice! Greetings Paulie. I'm also a Honda rider and a newly minted sub70 pilot. ( ultralight here in the US.) I did an engine out in the Northwing trainer I was flying from 3000'. It comes down quite a bit quicker than my Adam for sure. Flying tomorrow evening if the weather cooperates.

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ed, it seems like a lot of trike pilots also ride motorcycles. I guess the two are similar in a lot of ways. I’m also hopefully going to fly today. Weather in the UK has been bad this month but today is looking good. 👍

Very nice demonstration Paul, second landing was much smoother. I have the same wing fox13tl and engine on my trike but never tried to have engine off on landing. Interesting.

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and your comment. I found that once I got over the initial apprehension of turning the engine off, I actually quite enjoy it now. Give it a go. 👍

Interesting video Paul, really enjoyed.

@paulieb796

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Fantastic video Paul I'm thinking of learning to fly microlights it's just taking that first step lol I work on a farm I've got a 300 meter strip and hanger if I want ..love your vids.

@paulieb796

21 күн бұрын

I remember when I took the first step. I was kicking myself for not doing it sooner. I’d love to have my own strip and hanger. Maybe when I win the lottery. Thanks for your comments. 👍

Good work!!! Great video!!!

@paulieb796

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I had a load of fun making it. 👍

Very nice demonstration

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Hope you enjoyed it.

2:51 I guess 2.5 minutes. Edit: OK, you are gliding nicely, I'll say 5 minutes now. Edit 2: Well I was way off ... thought about 3m/s drop but your glide angle is way better than my estimate. Need to have a look into microlights. I live in Switzerland so that may be not as easy to get like you folks in the UK. Thanks for sharing this! cheers, Robert

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

Hi Robert. You are definitely not alone. A lot of people think these things just fall out of the sky if the engine stops. That's why I made the video. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.

Great video Paul. What an awesome glide ratio these aircraft have, if you had a thermal or two you'd still be up there 😉🤔 Best take your mum up again and get her back into the 'amazing' category 😀

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian. Don’t worry, mum will definitely be up in the air with me. Just as long as I promise to keep the prop turning. 👍

Wow, great flying. I was 2 minutes out, thought 5 minutes and you got 7. Would bloody love to give it a go. Was considering gliding but wondering if I should do microlighting and only use the engine for a launch. Given you a sub and will be watching more. Take care and fly safe.

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the Sub Alan. These aircraft make great soaring machines. In fact FlyLight make a similar machine called an Adam with which they pair with a much lighter engine (called the atom I think). This comes with a retractable landing gear for even greater efficiency. You have the best of both worlds, a great soaring glider with the peace of mind of an engine if you run out of lift.

Great job. Guy!!! At the risk of sounding like a kid, rock a d roll!!!😎👍👏👏👏

@paulieb796

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil. Nothing wrong with sounding like a kid. 👍

plenty of time to pick a landing field with a engine out in these paul....great vid

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

Thanks @ronster00. I can’t think of any other type of aircraft I’d rather be in with a dead engine. 👍

Well that was very enjoyable to watch !

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. It was pretty enjoyable to film. 👍

I estimated between 5 to 10 mins and you were bang in the middle.😊 I fly RC models of every description and gliding is the best, I came to that conclusion after flying powered models for years and one day I thought I'd just practice dead stick after a full climb out as far as my eyesight allowed, I was amazed how much nicer the thing flew without the torque and vibration from the engine so next model was a powered glider ( folding prop ), love silence and challenge of finding thermals. I then went to dlg ( discus launch glider ) and that was even better, , 200ft launches just by hand and then hunt for thermals to climb out I had trial plane, glider and helicopter lessons too but the cost was high so I stuck to RC for now. One day though...

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

Hi Nigel. I too started my love of flying with RC flying before I finally made the big jump about 5 years ago. If you get the chance try full size, I would urge you to have a go. It isn’t as expensive as you might think especially with the introduction of sub 70kg aircraft. Oh and my aircraft is much nicer to fly engine off.

@FlyingFun.

11 ай бұрын

@@paulieb796 Thanks, I will look into it, I defo like the idea of flying micros rather than enclosed cockpits too, I like to feel the wind in my face, I ride motorcycles too, ebikes are my latest craze being silent cheap to run and can go anywhere and pretty safe.

@bigglesace1626

11 ай бұрын

I also preferred rc gliders. Haven't flown one for a few years but I really enjoyed the scale stuff - Pat Teakle ASW20 and Salto. Looked wonderful off the slope. Later got into PSS and built a number of Brian Taylor plans. Favourite was a P47 with wing section changed to Eppler 374 for gliding better, plus 20 oz lead up front in place of an engine. Flew great off a decent slope

Brilliant video mate... Wanna fly one of theses asap...😃 Greetings from Sweden 👊🏽🇸🇪

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

That’s spooky. I’ve just got back from IKEA! Thanks for your kind comment. These really are a tonne of fun to fly. 👍

I estimated 4.5 - 5.0 mins, well done. Like you I have mastered the art of riding motorbikes but hanker after a ppl.

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

My estimate was 4 minutes so I was way out!! It seems most flexwing pilots are also motorcyclists. The two are very similar in a lot of ways. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Love your KZread name

Great vid

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

Ta for watching and leaving a comment. It really helps a KZread newbie like me. 👍

Great channel! You should have more subscribers.

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate it. I have only really started taking KZread semi seriously this summer so it is early days, but the subscriber number is heading in the right direction (slowly). Feel free to share the channel which would really help me out. More videos in the pipeline if it ever stops raining in the UK!!

The constant engine failure practise during training really does pay off. I trained on a Flash 2A and once I got my license had loss of power, poss carb icing, one day forcing a field landing without any drama. More recently, flying ssdr in the UK, the prop and pulley sheared off after only 15hrs on the engine. Training kicked in again and landed ok, if a little annoyed, lol. They do glide ok, if a little like a brick, but perfectly controllable. That's why pilots are always scanning landing options - just in case.

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

Wow. Bet that got your attention when your prop sheered off. Lucky it didn’t throw anything through the wing. Glad you lived to tell the tale. Safe flying bud. 👍

@bigglesace1626

11 ай бұрын

When I did my instructor training in Portugal, the concept of 'loss of power' rather than 'engine failure' made sense as the engine may be fine but no good without a prop, lol. Likewise, when considering forced landings we were encouraged to not think just 'field' and size/shape/surface/obstacles etc, but rather to consider all options which may include roads for example if no fields are suitable. Great fun. I was never too concerned about being able to land if it went quiet, lots of ongoing practise etc. It was more the inconvenience of being stuck in the middle of nowhere that bugged me.

Very nice 👍

@paulieb796

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

Excellent video. Type 2 people are just uneducated. They assume the wirse of everything. I was a bit of on my estimate of 6 mins. If you were flying when it was thermic, it might have lasted 10 minutes. Looking forward to getting started myself. A bit more weight to lose and two new hips and I'll start my PPL-M journey.

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon. Type 2 people miss out on so much stuff. Best of look with the weight loss and hip surgery. 👍

Good evening Paul , fine video and explanation . I have Aeros Trike with a Corsair-Air Black Bull and also a Fox 13 TL wing . What type of 2 stroke oil do you use and which mixture ? Happy flying , Reiner from Sweden .

@paulieb796

9 ай бұрын

Hi Reiner. I use Motul 800 at 60:1. Or Motul 710 at 50:1. 👍

@reinerressel975

9 ай бұрын

@@paulieb796 Thanks

You're so right how many people think you fall out of the sky without an engine. I'm enjoying my journey learning to fly and can't wait to be in my peabee.

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

Ah. Another PeaBee pilot in the making. Welcome to the gang. You’ve definitely picked the right aircraft. They don’t half float. 👍

Lovely video beautifully filmed couple of questions can the wing fold or collapse ? how easy is it to stall ? initial price of a machine ?

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

Hi John. Yes the wing does fold back. Very easy to do. Takes about 10 minutes. I’m hoping to do a video soon to show how easy and quick it is.

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

In terms of the stall, it is very benign and more of a mush than a stall. Very quick to recover from as well. My aircraft cost about £13k new 4 years ago. I think they have gone up a bit since then. Running costs are very low though. Have a look at www.flylight.co.uk/

About 40 years ago. it took me about 25 minutes to come back down from 10,000 feet when I ran out of fuel., in my weight shift trike. Aah, blissful silence, a wonderful flight, so I'd guess about 10 minutes from 3000.

@paulieb796

10 ай бұрын

There is something enjoyable about the peace and quiet that no engine gives. I might have been able to extend the time in the air if I’d flown at best glide speed. Might need to try again! 👍

@alanparkinson549

10 ай бұрын

Charly Golf is now on display, hanging from the ceiling of the Lakeland Motor Museum, I keep thinking I'll find a local instructor and book a trial lesson as my license is long since expired. Soft landings. @@paulieb796

If my Dragonfly engine ever stopped, I would land on any one of the safe landing sites that I always keep in safe gliding distance. Then I would land with the engine producing zero thrust all the way past touchdown as I do on every flight.

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

I cant think of any class of aircraft I would rather be flying in the event of the engine going quiet! I too always have my engine out field selected. Its a good practice to get into. Safe flying.

@jackfrost2146

11 ай бұрын

One aspect of ultralight flying that doesn't appear to be heavily promoted is the stall/landing speed. If the selected emergency spot has hidden ditches or lumps, it's much safer to hit them at around 20 mph than 60!@@paulieb796

excellent video, what airfield is that

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

I am based at Darley Moor airfield which is about 2 miles south of Ashbourne in Derbyshire.

What is the price of this setup

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

The two GoPro set up I use at the minute with mounts probably cosy in the region of £600.

Is it CorsAir Black Bull engine? Looks very much like mine, I have it on my paramotor. I had a series of problems and in-flight failures with my engine, so the engine-out training seems totally legit. I never did it - every time was for real.

@paulieb796

9 ай бұрын

Hi. Yes it is the Corsair Black Bull. Mine has been totally reliable. Only had one genuine engine out in flight due to a perished primer bulb so not really the engines fault. 👍

@michroz

9 ай бұрын

@@paulieb796 I had this too. Now installed the EGT to be aware of many types of problems and prevent the worst.

It's worth checking out how far David Broom glided in a sub 70, think it is a record ?

@paulieb796

10 ай бұрын

Is there a link to this anywhere. Would be really interested to know more. 👍

@frizzlefry5904

10 ай бұрын

@@paulieb796 kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4qtrbeOo5O7ibg.html&ab_channel=FunFlyingLtd%28FormerlyAirplayAircraftLtd%29

Much better to fly constant aspect aproach rather than s turns.

@paulieb796

10 ай бұрын

Two different approaches to achieve the same outcome.

What is the glide ratio of your aircraft? You should come gliding sometime.

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got to be honest and say I don’t know the quoted glide ratio of my wing. I know how it feels in the glide but I don’t know the numbers. The manual doesn’t give a glide ratio. I’d love to have a go at gliding but am still clinging to the safety blanket that an engine gives. Maybe one day. Would make a good video. 👍

@bigglesace1626

11 ай бұрын

Depends on the type, but weightshift trike will typically have min sink rate of around 400ft/minute and lift/drag ratio about 7 or 8 to 1.

It depend if you driving a car or motorcycle? Or?

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had engine failures in cars, motorbikes and aircraft. The aircraft variety is definitely the most “interesting”. Thanks for watching and commenting. Paul. 👍

Also noticed that you have added another camera or 2.

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

Ssshhh. Don’t tell Sharon 😉

Turn the engine off! Now you have a Hangglider! All you have to do is turn high onto base leg, Have a longerbase leg. Then still with good hight on turn onto final leg useing the turn to get at the right hight. Bingo, your down safe & sound.

@paulieb796

Ай бұрын

I think the wing actually flies nicer when you turn the engine off!

I missed my guess by 10.87 seconds. My gyro doesn't last anywhere near that long...3:1 brings you down fast.

@paulieb796

9 ай бұрын

I guess you have to be on your game if your engine quits?

What is the rate of descent engine off? Oh, okay, about 450ft/ min. Not bad.

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

Yep. That’s about right. I could probably get it down to less than that by flying at best glide speed which is just a bit slower than hands if trim speed.

@AdrianMelia-0

11 ай бұрын

@paulieb796 I've been into sailplanes for years and honestly, that sink rate of yours is not to be sniffed at. A 2 seat glass sailplane with 17m wingspan has about half that, so I am impressed!

What does happen Paul, I'll stick with you for the answer.. 😂

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

This was so much fun. I can’t stop doing this now!!

@GolfFoxtrot22

Жыл бұрын

@@paulieb796 that same thing happened to Mark and myself.

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

@@GolfFoxtrot22 if your going to land, might as well save a few quid in fuel!

@tomcoryell

Жыл бұрын

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I’ll bet Mark doesn’t mess with his spark plug as much any more.

@GolfFoxtrot22

Жыл бұрын

@@tomcoryell nope, that get left well alone.

The only thing about those little airplanes that would bother me is the engine noise. I'd love to build a human powered aircraft. Maybe a bicycle with a version of that wing you have on yours? a little pedalling and it should fly. Only problem is to get it up there 🤔

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

I think you'd have to pedal pretty hard. The human powered aircraft I have seen weigh a fraction of my wing and trike and the cyclists/pilots have been knackered after a very short flight. The engine noise isn't really that bad as we wear headsets which remove a lot of the engine noise. Thanks for watching.

@kusz2704

11 ай бұрын

You don’t hear the engine with your headset on, just a slight drone. Not an issue at all really

@the1andonly

11 ай бұрын

Sounds interesting. I'm definitely curious about this way of flying. For now, all I can afford is my drone 🙂@@kusz2704

@je7647

11 ай бұрын

The fact you know you can get it wrong is why you'd do this and survive. Seems pretty safe tho, conditions provided

I guessed 400ft/min descent rate. So, 3,000ft gives 7m 30s. Not bad, IISSM,WS.

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

A very well educated guess 👍

Wait... So you don't just abandon the plane? I thought you had to jump out and parachute to the ground.

@paulieb796

10 ай бұрын

It would take me considerably less than 7 minutes to land if I jumped out! No parachute!! 👍

all i do is go as high as pos and switch off, the only way to fly is unpowered,

@paulieb796

10 ай бұрын

There is something very relaxing about enjoying a long glide down from height. 👍

well, I was close 7 min 10 sec

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

Closest so far. 👍

you land,,, hard or softly lol

@paulieb796

10 ай бұрын

Prefer a soft landing if I can manage it. 👍

I'm guessing 6 mins

@paulieb796

8 ай бұрын

Not too far off! 👍

I guessed 7.5 mins.

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

Good guess. I was way out with a guess of about 4 minutes!!

8 minutes

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

Pretty close. Much closer to my initial guess which was about 4 minutes!!

4 minutes

@paulieb796

Жыл бұрын

That was my guess going into the flight. Still had about 1700ft to go after 4 mins!

9 minutes...

@nicholasboughton2498

6 ай бұрын

might have made 9 without the height killing final... great drop rate on that wing. im going to carry out the same test on my 912

You look older than your Mom.

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

I guess the hands of time have been much kinder to my mum than they have been to me.

I hate irrelevant road trip intros.

@paulieb796

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback. 👍

not very challenging.. the challenge is to get from sea level to altitude WITHOUT an engine!

@paulieb796

11 ай бұрын

You have a fair point. I have absolute respect for glider / hang glider pilots who manage to travel huge distances using nothing more than natural lift. You have my utmost respect.