well, i never did figure out the programing on the paramotor but still took it to the field to hope for help. it stumped everyone...
so no paramotor, how about the Sig Riser 100?
being almost 50yrs old and having not flown in how long i was a little nervous and worried. i was worried had missed something as well as the old glue and wood just not having any structure. i got everything setup, battery plugged in, CG checked (had to add 2.25oz to nose), and controls. all checked good so i asked the member that gave it to me to launch.
before launching i suggested we should check throttle. thank god i did, the prop i put on was an R, not a tractor. i had installed it at the very beginning thinking the pod was in a pusher config. guy just laughed at me and and handed me back the glider.
thankfully, i did have the correct prop in the jeep so a few minutes later i took another swing.
i had been worried that the red bottom 2205 was not going to be enough. much to our surprise the glider just launched into the air. it had more than plenty power. in fact, too much and was over doing the 30A esc i had installed at the last minute due to probs with the 40A i had planned on. even with that though, it flew beautifully and required no trim at all. i did a few glides and climbs and brought it back. it landed perfect and upon inspection i was proven right, the ESC was HOT! i knew it was gonna pull too many Amps but had hoped that my throttle management would make it ok. either way, it came home safe and sound and that's all that mattered to me.
brought it home and replaced the 30A with the ESC from my new FT Edge 540 which had tried to rip its nose off today (50A ESC), and all should be good for tomorrow.
i know our fields photographer got several pics but i do not have them yet. when i do i will post. i was tickled pink today with this flight and even got a round of applause from the crowd upon landing. this is a cool glider and a new fav in the hangar.
i have re-designed the firewall i used and made it so it extends further forward (20mm) to help with the CG issues i had. hopefully i can pull some weight off the tail
i also figured out the paramotor programing so should be another fun day tomorrow at the field.
laters,
me