Airparamo Newsletter, May 2004, Issue 6

In This Issue: Welcome! Check It Out Notices Calendar Used Stuff First Solos Flight Reports Safety Tips Equipment Review More Info: Newsletter Archive Airparamo AZPPG, where Arizona paramotor pilots hang out. AZPPG Photo Album You will begin to touch heaven, Jonathan, in the moment you touch the perfect speed. And that isn't flying a thousand miles an hour, or a million, or flying at the speed of light. Because any number is a limit, and perfect speed, my son, is being there. — Richard Bach, 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull,' 1970. Up in the sky, look! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! — The Narrator, in the 1942 movie 'Superman'.1941 It's wonderful to climb the liquid mountains of the sky, Behind me and before me is God and I have no fears. — Helen Keller, at age 74, on flight around the world, news reports of 5 February 1955. Pilots are a rare kind of human. They leave the ordinary surface of the world, to purify their soul in the sky, and they come down to earth, only after receiving the communion of the infinite. — José Maria Velasco Ibarra, President of Ecuador		Welcome to Our Sixth Newsletter! Floatng on Sunset It's been a few months since the last newsletter. I hope you find the information in this newsletter informative. If you would like to see any information in these newsletters, including a small write-up, articles, information or photos, please email us. To unsubscibe from this newsletter, follow the easy instructions at the bottom of the page. See you in the air! Mo Sheldon Advanced Flight Instructor, ASC Certified 602-692-7995 Check It Out KITPLANES Magazine Check out the May 2004 issue of Kitplanes Magazine on page 62-65. A really nice write-up on PPG's and Airparamo, focusing mainly on the wheeled type. This magazine is readily available at bookstores and supermarkets. PRA Manacure Cool video clips of recent outings by Bubba: PRA Gets A Manicure Mo Circle Video Notices AVgas at PRA I have worked with the airport management to be able to have access to sell their AVgas anytime I am there. Just let me know when we are there. You can pay by cash or credit card. Currently the price is $2.19 a gallon, which is the cheapest I have seen for AVgas. AZPPG Tees Our local club has put together some really cool shirts. You can buy them online. All funds of Tee sales go to support club activities. Mark Your Calendar May 1-2 - AZPPG Informal Gathering May 1-8 - 2004 1/2 Rocky Point Fly-in May 22 - The Black Mesa Flyers ultralight club of Prescott, AZ. is hosting our twice a year fly-in. More... What's Up To find where local pilots will be flying, check out the AZPPG Bulletin Board. Also be sure to visit the AZPPG Calendar for more on big fly-ins. Used Stuff I've got some really clean, pre-owned equipment for sale at great prices including two more motor units and several wings. Please contact me if you are interested. First Solos Dyno Don My helmet is off to the following pilots on their solo flights: February 12, John Mulligan February 14, Jim and Alex Adair March 12, John Dawson March 14, Ken March 14, Don Masterangelo March 15, Mike Grismer Larry D. Solo March 20, Larry Drewsen April 2, Fred Sayre April 3, David Martin Also, a big congrats to Mike T and Bubba on getting their ASC BFI's (Basic Flight Instructor) on March 10 and successfully completing tandem flights. Flight Reports A whole bunch of cool flight reports from the AZPPG bulletin board: Re: Good Sat. AM by Bill R, Apr 24, 2004 Good Sat. AM by craig, Apr 24, 2004 Picacho WARNING!!!!! by Mike Collett, Apr 20, 2004 Pusch Ridge, Tucson by Mike Collett, Apr 18, 2004 Great time at PRA this AM by Slim D, Apr 18, 2004 Re: Monument Valley Report by igor djokovic, Apr 14, 2004 Re: GREAT Flying at PRA Monday PM by Slim D, Apr 12, 2004 First 5000' Flight by DynoDon, Apr 10, 2004 Monument Valley Report by Bubba, Apr 10, 2004 Runway Balloons Thunderbird Photos Thunderbird a blast by Mo, Mar 29, 2004 McCartney wash out by Larry, Mar 28, 2004 Saturday Red Rock Thermaling by Mike Collett, Mar 27, 2004 Great Morning to fly! by Slim D, Mar 20, 2004 Flying Wednesday PM by Slim D, Mar 17, 2004 SanAntonio Del Mar, Mex. by John F, Mar 16, 2004 Saturday Cottonwood report by Mike Collett, Mar 14, 2004 Sunday Sedona report by Mike Collett, Mar 14, 2004 Cactus Fly By Photos of Cactus Fly-in Sat. AM XC To Cactus Fly-in by Slim D, Mar 6, 2004 Picacho Peak Re-visited by Bubba, Mar 2, 2004 Sunday Flying... by Bill R, Feb 9, 2004 Sunday Flying... by Slim D, Feb 8, 2004 A Huge Success by Mo, Feb 5, 2004 AZPPG Fly-In Report by Slim D, Feb 2, 2004 AZPPG Fly-In Photographs See Your Report Here If you would like to submit a flight report for this newsletter, with a small write-up or photos, please email them to us. Safety Tips Benefits of AVgas by Mo Sheldon, April, 2004 To begin with, the issues of which fuel or oil to use is a very controversial topic with strong opinions and few clear cut answers. I will try to show why I and many motor gurus prefer using AVgas over pump gas. Essentially our two stroke PPG engines are basically glorified lawn mower engines. And countless lawn mower engines have run just fine with whatever gas and oil is put in them. However, all engines will run better and last longer if you take care of them, including using fresh supplies of quality oil and fuel. Considering the amount of horses we get out of PPG engines, tolerances are more critical and reliability is a very real issue. It makes sense to put the highest quality oil and fuels in your flying machines as a cheap way to increase the reliability and durability of your two stroke engine. Below are a bunch of differences between pump gas and AVgas: AVgas smells a whole lot better than pump gas (you will appreciate this if you inevitably spill it inside your vehicle or on your hands). AVgas is refined to a much higher standard than pump gas. AVgas is much cleaner than pump gas. AVgas tends to burn smoother than pump gas(probably because it is 100 octane) AVgas has some lead in it which is a lubricant (two stroke engines burn hotter and that extra lubrication can mean the difference between a running engine and a seized one. Also, with better heat dissipation, the engine running on AVgas may last a whole lot longer) AVgas is the same whether you buy it in California, Alaska or Arizona. Pump gas is different from city to city and season to season. AVgas has a blue tint to it for easy viewing in a clear tank. Pump gas is a clear translucent. AVgas has a MUCH longer shelf life of several months compared to several weeks with pump gas. AVgas will not gum up if left for a long periods (The gumming of pump gas is from all the additives gone bad. AVgas has none of these additives) AVgas is an excellent cleaner AVgas costs a little more than pump gas and lastly for those wanting a good energy boost... AVgas tastes a whole lot better than pump gas. There are a few myths about AVgas that are simply untrue. The first is that a two stroke motor will run hotter with AVgas. If anything, the opposite is the case. The higher octane of AVgas makes the fuel burn slower and more efficiently. Also the lead in AVgas helps to dissipate heat and acts as a lubricant. Another myth about AVgas is that it will foul the plug and fill the engine with lead deposits. Again, this myth is completely unsubstantiated. I personally have run the same plug using AVgas for over 100 hours, and the plug looks perfect. Also, I have found high hour engines run primarily with AVgas tend to be cleaner on the insides compared to engines run with pump gas. Considering the small difference in price between pump gas and AVgas, and all the numerous benefits in favor of using AVgas, I strongly recommend using AVgas for all two stroke engines. Equipment Review Amazing Radio A nice review of the Icom IC-T7H. Read review...
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