Dudek Universal 1.1 - Pilot's Guide & Review

[@kelwinf]

A year later after watching this video. Watched again and picked up some more useful info. Still loving my Universal. Thanks!

[@panhandlepilot9363]

I am very impressed with your “teaching” and review of this wing. As a newbie, you spoke in terms I can understand. Thx for the education

[@beemaniauk]

One of the best reviews i watched this year! No crappy music or unnecessary stuff. Very informative! Thnx ;)

[@nathanbernards8039]

Great video! Just bought a new universal 1.1 fire and i really like it. This video tells me so much about the wing. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@WiltshireMan]

My one and only wing is a Universal 1.1. Been flying if for just over two years now. I have no plans to swap to another wing anytime soon. Sandy

[@dustindegrand5735]

Great video! I definitely learned a few things about the wing..

[@Robbo1966]

Really useful tutorial, nicely explained, looks like a great flying wing. Many thanks

[@ravenandrantin8333]

Nice one. Its a great wing. I have 150 flights on my Universal and like it. I always launch and land 4-6 cm even in No wind. I think even beginners should launch with 2-3 CM because it comes up so much easier and straighter.

[@erdmax_]

What is your wing size and loading? :)

[@elijahowens8507]

Thanks for the video I'm completely new to this and trying to learn. I bought a used but basically new set up and have this wing in 28m. Can't wait for it to get here to start practicing kitting.

[@32laurens]

Lovely, real information instead of the 'it's awesome and I'm happy with it'-review style. Thanks!

[@kelwinf]

Great video! I just kited mine for the first time this evening. I learned a lot from this. Thank you!

[@kchatleain1]

Nice video. I have the universal. Learned a few new things. Thanks Marty. 🤙

[@fonso1961]

Great video I have a new universal and took my first flight last weekend, I haven't fitted the tst yet or the speed bar and won't until I get more experience, but I understand more about them now I have watched this. However I do get a lot of torque so I will be adjusting the left side now. Thanks Al.

[@dannykenworthy2904]

This wing looks great!

[@pauljmeyer1]

I like your preflight check for the wing and risers. Snags, tangles, and prop grabs can be fatal.

[@albertochb]

Amazing video, thanks for the great explanation!!

[@roberteshelman5917]

Great tutorial. I have this glider as well and will experiment with the trim range on takeoffs and landings. I'm normally trimmed all the way in for taking off and have found the Universal 1.1 to be difficult in nill wind. I'll trim out some and see how she does.

[@MartyG144]

Robert Eshelman I'd suggest trimming out to 3 and give it a try. It'll make it come overhead faster, just be ready to check it with the brakes if needed

[@robertzeeland]

Thanks a bunch, Marty! Best, Rob ^^

[@odethebear]

Great and useful video many thanks :)

[@michaelbailey4061]

Thanks for the demo!

[@Efntodd]

Thanks a lot for the review

[@Ethml]

Great video Marty! Keep it up. 👍

[@vonmuller6577]

Very nice video for once!

[@willyboarder73]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@britishnomad]

Good video... Thanks!

[@GerrysDiy]

Hi Marty. What are you using to record your audio. I fly too but having issues. Thanks Gerry👍

[@ravenandrantin8333]

I lfy at 6cm all the time. It is really the best glide for that wing

[@rickardjonsson4526]

Is that a fact? Been wanting to know this for a while since the manual only refeer to min sink, not best glide

[@nice2care]

What flight deck are you using?

[@BobThePilotN4WFH]

I think most beginner pilots shd focus on kiting and start with this level of wing.

[@RwP223]

I logged 22.5 hrs self-teaching ground handling with the U1.1 28m before taking my first flight with it. Self-taught here

[@madsoothsayer]

Any recommendations on where to get the best price on the Universal?

[@MartyG144]

All of the dealers have the same prices if you’re buying brand new. Often times you can find lightly used ones for much less than new price. Try calling some Paramotor training schools that use/sell Dudek wings.

[@derykharyboy4227]

love

[@Mermaider]

This video is so so great!! Thank you very much 😊 One question please, when I'm on just gliding I'm drifting to the right. This makes landing difficult as I have to hold the left break then flare from there. What is the best way to counter this using this wing's settings? Should I hook the carabineer to the upper position on the left or right side? Again, thank you so much!

[@MartyG144]

I assume you are talking about gliding right before you land when you're getting out of your harness? My guess is that your weight is not centered and you are unconsciously leaning to the right. Do a bunch of low approaches and practice centering your weight when you're out of the harness. Also check that your leg straps are evenly adjusted. Hope that helps!

[@Mermaider]

@@MartyG144 excellent ideas! I have tried everything. The issue is with my frame for sure. It happens even when idle and sitting. It is very noticeable. Many friends tried it an it only effects people with less wight than 70 kg. What can I do with the wing to counter this? I fly sky 1.1S motor.

[@MartyG144]

@@Mermaider You could try using the TEA (Torque effect adjuster) system on the left side. It's worth a try. Also yes, try clipping in higher on the left carabiner.

[@Mermaider]

@@MartyG144 Thank you so much Marty. Will doing either of these things affect the wing stability?

[@MartyG144]

Mermaid No, both methods are completely safe

[@james7705]

Comms. What do you use?

[@goldwingerppg5953]

I noticed you didn’t seem to warm you engine very long. Do you know if there’s any difference between the original Universal and the 1.1? Thanks for the video

[@MartyG144]

I warmed it up prior to hooking into the wing (not on camera). I don't believe there's much difference with the 1.1, just that it's newer. I'm not 100% certain of that though, but I know if there are differences, they are minimal.

[@michaeldose2041]

The run up is more about making sure you are getting full throttle. In other words, it is a system check more than a ''warm up''. Like anything else you don't want to find out you have throttle/linkage issues after you leave the ground. Unless it is a really cold day the difference in power is minimal from cold to full running temp. So basically if you are getting full power or close to it, your engine doesn't care if it is at full running temp. I know a lot of people are anal about it, and tell me I am wrong, but they can't explain why. These are two strokes. The oil tends to build up at low RPM. The reason they came up with oil injection wasn't for convenience it was more to keep the engine from fouling it's spark plugs at low RPM. When you mix the oil directly in the gas it is mixed for full throttle, that made long periods of idle a problem. In short make sure you are getting full throttle, and go. Long periods of idle, on a two stroke, do more harm than good, even if you do have oil injection.

[@goldwingerppg5953]

@@michaeldose2041 The new Vittorazi manual recommends warming up, but I don’t believe it says why expect it’s better for the engine longevity. I’ve been told one reason it’s to let the engines different metals expand more uniformly. I have no idea if that’s true. I always warm up my Vittorazi motor, but rarely my 2-stroke leaf power with no problems.

[@don0219]

would you recommend this wing to a beginner?

[@MartyG144]

Mark Escoto yes, absolutely! I think it's a perfect beginner wing

[@don0219]

@@MartyG144 thanks mate, im going for the 23m since i just weigh 60kgs, 80 total including equipments

[@chrismriscin9161]

What's your reasoning for not bringing the trims to 0 on landing?

[@MartyG144]

More flare authority. The wing is so slow when fully trimmed in, there isn't much of a flare. I land it usually trimmed out to 9, which makes for a lot of energy to burn through the flare.

[@dannykenworthy2904]

Is this something done in zero wind conditions, ?the flair wasn’t as affect trimmed all the way in.

[@Ohio-PPG-Trike-Adventures]

Perfect Marty, So pretty much when not using the speed bar.. which I don't as I'm on a trike, the tip steering is available all the time as well as the brake .. however, brake should be used gently when trim is all out or past 6. Do you fold your wing up any special way or pretty much the standard stuff bag approach? Thanks!!

[@MartyG144]

Bob C Not quite... 1. You can use tip steering at any time even with speedbar 2. Do not use your main brakes when trimmed out past 12cm. 3. Do not use your main brakes at all if the speedbar is applied

[@Ohio-PPG-Trike-Adventures]

@@MartyG144 Thank you for the great video.. exactly.. the ticket.. will watch again!

[@Ohio-PPG-Trike-Adventures]

@@MartyG144 My last video I had exactly what you talked about with the TS getting wrapped... Thanks ... that is an issue as you said. I will keep an eye on it.

[@stevenjolynnsevede4270]

I think we meet 2 years ago you were hunting on government land by my house?

[@MartyG144]

Sticky Creek Farm Yeah were you the one that tried on my motor?