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I don't fiddle with the carb much so when it is colder, the dense air matches better with the richer fuel at the low end and it runs smooth. I wear g-defy and I guess the insulation could be better, but boots would make operating the foot throttle harder. Overall, I have found better braking and control by keeping my feet in the wheel well on the friction brake, than by dragging my legs beside me. Foot braking doesn't improve the appearance of my shoes, either.

As I research you know there's an "Airbike".... lol, I laugh at the thing b/c I can foresee the destruction of your lower limbs if you have a problem in landing? That goes for any aircraft that your feet/legs can easily get outside the frame of the aircraft. Yeah, I made fun of your cold feet but I totally understand now that you said it. You can control all of it with those tennis shoes & boots might barely fit into that small area, I do understand being able to feel/respond better when using tennis shoes. Ohh, I'd never advocate for braking w/ your feet although some probably do it some? I'm glad you got home & have thawed out... I'll be seeing the next ride into the sky, thanks for the video. peace

@@diggy-d8w Thanks for viewing. After a few hours, my feet felt fine.

Mima Mounds huh.... never heard of them but I happen to think they are much more than "pimples on the land" ! I have no clue what they are but thanks to you I'll be digging into this topic. See how things work,,, lol, peace

Certainly the keel attachment point is triple sleeved. The connection point has to be able to move in 2 planes. My trike has a nylon block between 2 plates. I inspect it every time I fly. The attachment point illustrated the value of ordering the wing and trike from the same manufacturer.

Thank you for that, indeed it's a good reason to buy from the same point..... I've yet to see anyone speak on the subject & I'm only now making mention to you. It's more critical than even the engine, in my opinion. Ohh, and my opinion is a very humble non-educated one. I asked you b/c I could actually see the "Joint" operating as you flew. The great stress that's on this piece drives me to look into deeply. Thank you again, peace

Yes. The weather has had me grounded for a while, so I decided that I should publish this flight on the same day as I made it. My glider and trike can broadly be referred to as an ultralight. Curiously microlights are somewhat heavier in construction. My trike is also sometimes referred to as a "soaring trike" and comes under the narrower definition of a FAR part 103 ultralight, (same section applies to unpowered hang gliders and paragliders).

I do appreciate hearing an explanation from folks living the dream from within the community. The rules are all over the place & while I've got the written Part 103 rules for the United States, the problem is some of the video creators showing various aircraft & using a host of names, some correct & some are "slang" so it confuses people like myself. In that you know I thank you for sharing with me. "Nano" is another word & this reminds me of tissues for the nose. Many might ask for a, "Kleenex" b/c it's a brand of tissue & I suspect some names for these aircraft are mixed into the discussion for their brand or model? But all confusion aside, thanks for helping me figure things out. Perhaps one day when I know better what I'm talking about, I can get an instructor to take me out flying to get some knowledge.... yeah. peace & Happy New Year

@@diggy-d8w I certainly wish you the best, and don't hesitate to contact me with questions.

@@pilotdavelittle thanks very much..... peace

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The ultralight I fly is based on a hang glider atop a trike. A hang glider can rest on the ground, but in order for it not to bend or detune the tips, it has a keel so that it can rest on the control bar and the keel at the back. In the air, it performs no particular function.

Ahh, you see that I'm so new that IDKnow what's what yet? I'm older so a license is not a likely path for me but Pt 103 is very possible. As I looked thru all the choices(there are many), I saw the parachutes & hang glider variety w/ trikes. I liked the Hang Glider for the control inputs being operated by a body bar instead of the normal controls of a plane. Parachute models are out for me but these hang glider w/ a trike are looking attractive but I don't know if there's a standard "Joint/Connector" for the trike -n- wing to attach? I'm that early in my journey but the freedom I saw in this one video was impressive, in my most humble opinion. If you have a certain video or list of them that you think are really good, please drop the link & I'll go check them out. Thanks for flying & sharing the flight. peace

@@diggy-d8w The attachment point is likely to vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Ultralights have a "beefed-up" keel for attachment and the CG may be different, more forward than a standard hang glider attachment. The side wires are typically larger (1/8th) rather than (3/16th) for a regular hang glider. Getting the pitch setup right can be tricky so I bought the assembled trike and wing from North Wing in order to avoid being a test pilot. I had a painful experience many years back, in which the CG was not correctly set and I came down and demolished the entire ultralight. I got a broken rib for my effort. I would agree that a motorized hang glider, part 103 is the way to go. Fewer restrictions, but should have an aviation band radio if you are flying from an airport shared with GA. I have an old Garmin that keeps me oriented when above the clouds. I have an old Hall wind meter for airspeed, but it is more informational than critical. The pitch is set and it takes a significant effort to slow down or speed up, so I do not need to watch an indicator.

Yes, I assumed a lot of things & beefier is better to me.... lol, I'm starting to really like the "trikes" & I like the cone on yours even though it is small. It goes against my better judgment to have my legs hanging out. I've seen one Pt103 aircraft that is a bicycle-plane, that's the name but loose legs is asking for a problem. In any event, of the designs I've seen I'm partial to ones that have some "cone" around the legs & to offer some small area for gauges. I'm sorry you learned some of this the hard way, I have suffered broken ribs before(much empathy) ! And your decision to buy like a matched pairing fits into my thought process as just smart. I'm having the thoughts you went thru, I guess everyone goes thru wondering what will work w/ what & what is safe as well? I'm glad you mention the COG b/c I had not thought about it w/ these but I think if you were trying to use different companies you'd need to be extra careful for that problem or if you had the idea of building your own trike. And although I think I could build a trike.... lmao, I'd never trust myself w/o some expert having looked it all over & making sure I used the highest quality materials in the build. You've shared more today than I've seen in several months of looking. I'll be digging thru your videos to see things I have missed & I'm not able to buy right now. No where near ready so I'll be researching for a long time before I just do it ! I always research the thing & I don't do any impulsive buying of used stuff either. I do appreciate the time & I'm off to see other things on your channel. peace, I'll be waiting for your next installment. GB

@@diggy-d8w The nose cone is mainly for warmth. Otherwise cold air can be rammed up my pants. Another consideration is if you can hangar your ultralight. Not having a king post expands your options, because a king post adds 4 or 5 feet of height.

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Thanks The wing is a Solaris 17 meter. The trike is an ATF with a nose cone. They are from North Wing. The engine is a Simonini 2+ 28 HP max 7400 RPM

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Thank you for watching. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving

@@pilotdavelittle welcome, hope you did as well

Thanks. I try to film the glory whenever the conditions are right.

Thank you. You can see how the wind kept trying to turn me to the left on landing. I have flown with multiple cameras but it is more equipment to malfunction. I finally got my go-pro 8 to perform and stay linked to the remote. I briefly had a go-pro 10 that was a disaster. My 3 still works but the images are a bit washed out and sometimes shaky. Main concern with cameras is that the remote has to tell me when I am recording and when I am not.

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I took some aircraft training way back in the late 60s. I started hang gliding in 1977. I finished GA pilot training in 1980, but only flew enough to stay current. I took up paragliding in 2011 and bought my trike in 2012. I had about an hour of training before I flew my ultralight and the takeoff was imperfect. (everyone on the ground thought I was going to die). I gained control and thought things through as i developed some muscle memory for flying the trike. (it really did have a turn that tightened with excess speed). That has been addressed. You really have to work to stall a Northwing Solaris, and diving is near impossible but turbulence or over-control can get you into an increasingly tight spiral. I generally do not fly when surface winds exceed 10 miles per hour. I recommend storage in a hangar rather than spending most of your time assembling and disassembling.

@ I didn’t understand sone of that which tells me I should learn more before attempting:D

Sorry if I confused you. I am willing to share more insight, if you wish.

Thanks. It was moderate for this time of year. It did not rain until the evening.

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Actually, it tried to a couple times. I had t turn around or drop altitude.

I have a hand deploy reserve chute on my ATF. I do not remember the brand, and I have been pretty lax about repacking it. I have routed the lanyards a specified by Northwing.. I have one carabiner attachment point for separating the wing from the trike . It is all on the side that my camera does not see.

I am sorry about your drought. I sure hope that there are not any fires that get started due to the dry conditions.

I have not flown my paraglider since April. I don't want to break any more bones..

Yep. I forgot to share it when I made it

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I keep my trike fully set up in a hangar. I pay $200 per month. I live close enough to the hangar, that I can anticipate the local weather.

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Thanks. Getting above the inversion has clearer skies.

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Thanks. Still it's never a good thing when your wing is pointed straight up.

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Thanks. Funny how clouds clear my head.

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