Scout Zero - Sunset flight

[@nico_albrecht]

I want more 🤩

[@IvoBELGIUM]

How did you like your first flights with it?

[@nico_albrecht]

@@IvoBELGIUM The feeling of gliding is awesome. I was looking for that.

[@modus_ponens]

One thing I'm interested to hear (maybe in separate video) is thoughts on how it feels to fly. In the video it seems surprisingly stable to fly with power on, and I would have guessed more oscillation. Like, could you fly reasonably comfortably longer distances (1-2h) with power on? I thought it was designed to be a climb assist only, but if you can also paramotor with it, then that's quite super. Also, another big question is how it feels to paraglide in strong thermals with power off. It is understandable that there are some trade-offs in the experience of both paramotoring and paragliding, but if both of the trade-offs are reasonable, then this is indeed fascinating evolution of the sport.

[@IvoBELGIUM]

The trade off is the noise and the extra weight. On power you could fly for hours in a very comfortable way as long as you have fuel, but that's not 100% what its made for. It's not as pure as paragliding but it's a great addition. For pilot's who want to do more fly hours, for training flying in thermals (no more bombing out) or for some crazy flatland xc adventures. Flying in strong thermals is what i like to do most on the zero. I fly as confident as on a regular harness and the control is identical. It is indeed a gamechanger

[@modus_ponens]

@@IvoBELGIUM Yes! Thank you! Exactly the information I was after. Looking to get one more or less soon-ish

[@wayneo9783]

thanks, i'm thinking of buying one also, would it be possible to create a review video? thanks!

[@IvoBELGIUM]

I could. Do you have some questions in particular you want covered?

[@wayneo9783]

@@IvoBELGIUM thanks. I'm currently both a paraglider and paramotor pilot but I find thermalling in my motor setup quite cumbersome, so really after your thoughts on that, like noticeable drag? Weight? but also a closer look at the nuts and bolts, how the pod actually transitions from upright to layed back, and of course Any thoughts on take off etc, I'm also concerned about all the two stroke oil and stuff soiling the harness when packed up, looking for any info you can share really, so thanks!

[@IvoBELGIUM]

@@wayneo9783 The drag from the prop is noticeable but then again you could use the engine to enhance the glides. last time we all took off with 5L and tried to fly as far as possible. some used the power for climbing, some during the glide. It's not as pure as paragliding but it's a great addition to the sport. The mechanism works with a bike cable , once you are leaning back the cage get stretched towards a vertical position, it works really well. I also expressed my concerns about fuel /oil being in the same backpack as my glider , and the solution i came up with is to drain everything into the fuel bladder with a small pear pump and store it separately. I believe Scouts offers 21 days money back guarantee to test things out.