Hi Robert - great video! I used to have a 503 powered Buckeye back in the day and legally flew it under Part 103. I sold it to start flying helicopters. That was years ago and I am looking for a Dragonfly Quad, just like yours. If you know of one for sale, please let me know - would be happy to give you a finder’s fee -they’re an extremely rare bird!😎
I have not flown much this year because I am taking care of my elderly father. I am thinking of selling mine. If you are interested I can give you more details. Just let me know.
Hi Robert: I sent you a message regarding buying your Buckeye after you let me know you were thinking of selling it. Didn’t hear back from you - did you get the message? How’s your Dad doing? I hope he’s doing better. Thanks, John Johnson jcfurn@verizon.net
Sir, which one is safer. Or is the flexwing glider safer ? I'm asking because I want to start flying now I'm retired from the military. I want to go slow, low and safest. And I'm in my mid 50's now so I need something pretty forgiving if possible. Thank you.
I assume the flex wing glider you are referring to is also called a trike. My research showed powered parachutes have the best safety record but require special attention to operation only in very low wind conditions. Some of the larger heavier trikes may be able to handle higher wind conditions.
Yeah, we are pretty rare in the States. I would encourage you to check gyros out though, even if you have travel to do so. I can fly in winds that would ground a GA fixed-wing aircraft, let alone a PPC.
I have heard about how gyros are great in windy conditions. Can they handle take offs and landings in strong cross winds? Is tipping over and hitting the rotor on the ground ever an issue during ground level cross winds? My research showed that early gyros had a bad safety record but the newer designs with a center thrust line a large vertical stabilizer resolved these issues. Is this correct? I love the gyro capability of very short landings. It seems like this would be a huge safety factor advantage, especially for cross country adventures.
@@robertworkman5620 I fly a Magni M16 gyro that is rated for a maximum crosswind of 20 knots. If the crosswind is greater than that then land in the intersecting taxiway. You can do that in a gyro because the landing roll is very short, less than 100 ft after touchdown. Ground handling of the rotor is extremely important because of the risk of roll-over, but some manufactures aircraft are more prone to it than others. Magno gyros are very stable in the ground because they have trailing link nosewheels. Rotor flap is another concern but your CFI will train you how to handle the rotor. You are correct that the new designs are very safe, safer than fixed-wing aircraft because of the very small space needed to land in an emergency.
Thanks for you’re videos. I have been on the fence for two years trying to decide if I want a ppg or a ultralight ppc. I wld like to ask you few questions. Do I have the same glider control with PPC as I wld with a ppg ? Meaning if I take a frontal can you feel it Amd react in a way that I can quickly recover ? Would love to talk to YIU on the phone
PPC’s and PPG’s have the same controls to compensate for turbulence. PPC’s have more stable higher drag wings because the higher horsepower and its associated weight is not a problem with PPC’s. PPG’s need to be light enough for the pilot to carry the weight on his back.
Search Google for the nearest powered parachute instructor in your area. 2 seat powered parachutes require a pilots license but single seat units that weigh less than 254 pounds do not.
