A classic trike type hang point would work but is not suitable for my wing as the kingpost mount is in the way. So I use a ball joint and anti yaw telescopic link which also acts as a pitch stop.
The telescopic tube was introduced because I use a rod end ball joint to hang from. It made it necessary to always have 2 hands on the control frame. Now I can fly with one hand or even with one foot! The other thing it does is provide stops for the pitch control. Finally, when the wing is folded I put a pin in the link which Jacks the wingtips up off the ground.
The landing technique does not look much different than a normal hang glider to me except no flare at the end is needed. This machine landing looks safer to me than with a more traditional trike, since there are two wheels at front and they are part of the wing. Do you find it easy to land, is it similar to hang glider landing? Since the wind is closer to the ground than with a trike arrangement, there is probably more of a ground effect at landing, making the landing somewhat longer, but then a touch down speed can be lower as well. Overall I like your idea, it is closer to hang gliding flying and lighter than a trike.
Landing is absolutely straightforward provided you come in with plenty of speed and bleed it off in the ground effect, ALWAYS touching with the bar fully pushed out. Takeoff requires no skill at all, just open the throttle and wait till it flies!
@@williambrooks2731 I really like your concept, I carefully looked at the takeoff and landing footage and I believe that your machine is easier and safer to take off and land than a HG trike. I was thinking of building similar concept for my wing and then I saw your video appear in my youtube feed two days ago. I wonder if this machine can be made lighter, something like your idea in a "suprone" harness with a single wheel and a power plant similar to E-Lift or E-Help at the back. I did many roll-in landings with hang glider on small wheels or skids and I feel very comfortable with your machine landing technique, I know what you mean by touching down with the bar fully pushed out. I see interesting new possibilities with your concept for the sport! I would like to connect to share ideas, if possible. I found you on facebook and sent connection request.
Hi Joe - It's taken me 40 years to develop this machine! I have designed the Pegasus & P&M flexwing aircraft since 1987 including the Quasar, Quantum, Quik,GT450,PulsR,QuikR,QuikGTR,Hypertrike all certificated to BCAR-S airworthiness. However I find returning to the lightest and simplest machines delightful.
@@williambrooks2731 Thanks for the reply, Impressive work! Just watched your latest video, I hope that scooter wheel is no higher than 250w ;). Have you ever considered replacing your petrol motor with an electric one?
Any chance a set of plans will ever be able to be purchased? Very interested, its like you built what has been in my head for a long time!
A classic trike type hang point would work but is not suitable for my wing as the kingpost mount is in the way. So I use a ball joint and anti yaw telescopic link which also acts as a pitch stop.
I wonder since a long time What is the use of the telescopic tube between the keel and the trike ?
The telescopic tube was introduced because I use a rod end ball joint to hang from. It made it necessary to always have 2 hands on the control frame. Now I can fly with one hand or even with one foot!
The other thing it does is provide stops for the pitch control. Finally, when the wing is folded I put a pin in the link which Jacks the wingtips up off the ground.
@@williambrooks2731 did you try a classic trike cardan ?
The landing technique does not look much different than a normal hang glider to me except no flare at the end is needed. This machine landing looks safer to me than with a more traditional trike, since there are two wheels at front and they are part of the wing. Do you find it easy to land, is it similar to hang glider landing? Since the wind is closer to the ground than with a trike arrangement, there is probably more of a ground effect at landing, making the landing somewhat longer, but then a touch down speed can be lower as well. Overall I like your idea, it is closer to hang gliding flying and lighter than a trike.
Landing is absolutely straightforward provided you come in with plenty of speed and bleed it off in the ground effect, ALWAYS touching with the bar fully pushed out. Takeoff requires no skill at all, just open the throttle and wait till it flies!
@@williambrooks2731 I really like your concept, I carefully looked at the takeoff and landing footage and I believe that your machine is easier and safer to take off and land than a HG trike. I was thinking of building similar concept for my wing and then I saw your video appear in my youtube feed two days ago. I wonder if this machine can be made lighter, something like your idea in a "suprone" harness with a single wheel and a power plant similar to E-Lift or E-Help at the back. I did many roll-in landings with hang glider on small wheels or skids and I feel very comfortable with your machine landing technique, I know what you mean by touching down with the bar fully pushed out. I see interesting new possibilities with your concept for the sport! I would like to connect to share ideas, if possible. I found you on facebook and sent connection request.
Are you an engineer or is all this self-taught? :)
Just wondering as I'm doing something similar myself (very carefully however)
Hi Joe -
It's taken me 40 years to develop this machine! I have designed the Pegasus & P&M flexwing aircraft since 1987 including the Quasar, Quantum, Quik,GT450,PulsR,QuikR,QuikGTR,Hypertrike all certificated to BCAR-S airworthiness. However I find returning to the lightest and simplest machines delightful.
@@williambrooks2731 Thanks for the reply, Impressive work! Just watched your latest video, I hope that scooter wheel is no higher than 250w ;).
Have you ever considered replacing your petrol motor with an electric one?