Scout Zero review

[@MyNameIsJef]

I really like the waist strap idea! Brilliant! All paramotors should implement that!

[@JockySandersonparagliding]

It works very well.

[@milesb4231]

Miro is really trying to change the game --- we all know this one will be amazing when electric.

[@dennydavitt8968]

Thank you for the excellent review.

[@lynchetts]

Wish this existed in the 90s - my knees would have lasted longer LOL

[@TheCryptKeeper8]

FINALLY, somthin with A hip strap to take the weight off the back. Will be good to get one-off these one day.

[@vikingforties]

Good job we're all honest as the day is long, otherwise the XCLeague's going to get interesting.

[@manbeastbutler4234]

This looks awesome Jocky! I assume you'll need a power license on top of your paragliding one and that it works with a paragliding wing and does not need a PPG wing with trimmers

[@JockySandersonparagliding]

Hi. Yes, for the UK you are best getting a power rating but that would be an easy conversion if you are experienced. Check with your local BHPA PPG school.

[@Johnny-gb7eh]

What about the drag of the frame and netting?

[@balkan_pil0t]

Also, the motor has a clutch, so when the motor is off the prop free wheels and completely destroys whatever drag you have left.

[@JockySandersonparagliding]

There is drag from the netting and prop, which may benefit from being folding. For full data on glide ratio go to scoutaviation.com

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

What's the glide ratio with the motor and without the motor? How much penalty is there?

[@JockySandersonparagliding]

Hi. I didn’t accurately check that but I will on the next flight. The best is to email Miro at scout aviation.com he has good data.

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

@@JockySandersonparagliding Thank you!

[@AHighlandParaglider]

Fun!

[@turkeyphant]

When they can make it much lighter this will be viable but it's not much use as it is.

[@nico_albrecht]

It has the same weight as my Free Flight XC gear. Only the engine makes the difference (~12kg) and it also depends on how much fuel you want to take with you, 1l or 6l. In fact, with a high-performance wing you could even use a very small motor like the Mini Mod, which then only weighs ~4 or 5kg. But the weight isn't the problem as long as you can easily transport everything in a backpack. As soon as the thermals come back this year I will mainly do long downwind flights with this setup and i am not the only one. Everything is prepared. 🥳👏

[@turkeyphant]

@@nico_albrecht You mean the RB MiniMot? But that doesn't have the variable geometry that makes this different from a standard paramotor.

[@nico_albrecht]

@@turkeyphant I had a friend here with a Minimod. We played through that. Scout Zero and Minimod side by side. With an adapter plate this wouldn't be a problem. But I personally prefer the more reliable and much quieter Atom 80 at the moment.

[@AMJB100000000]

Cool design if only it wasn’t as big as it looks

[@パウリシュテファン]

Nooooooo, this is treason of cx flying🙈

[@LuisPayne-f8v]

When they can make it much lighter this will be viable but it's not much use as it is.

[@JockySandersonparagliding]

I doubt it can get much lighter. Fly safe.