West Australian Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Hey all, I was wondering if anyone here has ever flown a Quad NASA Para Wing Kite? Or seen someone else fly one? I know there are Single line, Dual Line And Quad Line Variations, They look very unusual in shape. They are a single skin, Frameless Kite. They seem to be getting quite popular in the Power Kite scene. I have seen places selling 0.6sqm - 32sqm ( 6.5sqft - 345sqft ) I have the plans to make one too, Nearly did a few years ago. So, Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Nobody even heard of the NASA Para Wing??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexracer Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I had to google it. It looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 The NPW is actually made from a flat sheet. It is panelled with different pieces, but it is a single flat sheet. The bridle has multiple points around the edge, the whole thing then forms a parachute like kite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldrke Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I have one I made after flying one in Wrightsville Beach, this thing pulled like a freight train. Wind around 15 mph, wing span only 2 feet wide, and about 2 feet tall, the Plans I have can be flown as a two line or quad line. Bridling is quite a challenge. Donald 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Hi Donald, Made your own... That's Awesome. Well done. The Bridling does look pretty serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldrke Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 it was, but I learned a lot making it. I'll try and post some pictures of it, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 it was, but I learned a lot making it. I'll try and post some pictures of it, Pictures of Your NPW would be awesome Dude! I flew my 2.5m NPW recently. The wind was lower than the suggested wind speed most of the time. And did not get to half the Max wind. I was very happy with how it flew reasonably well in the low wind. The sail was not full constantly and did require a little bit of back stepping and Arm movement. (Skills straight from Rev Sail Loading - Thanks JB) But it did fly When the wind did pick up a little here and there, The Power was starting to come through. It was very easy to see how strong this NPW is going to be when I get a decent wind. Control wise, it is nothing like a Rev. The NPW was very easy to over command and disrupt sail pressure. Taking it slowly was best. I am really looking forward to flying in a stronger wind. I will try to post some video of it later. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hampton Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Have you guys seen this? CRAZY!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexracer Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 it was, but I learned a lot making it. I'll try and post some pictures of it, Pictures of Your NPW would be awesome Dude! I flew my 2.5m NPW recently. The wind was lower than the suggested wind speed most of the time. And did not get to half the Max wind. I was very happy with how it flew reasonably well in the low wind. The sail was not full constantly and did require a little bit of back stepping and Arm movement. (Skills straight from Rev Sail Loading - Thanks JB) But it did fly When the wind did pick up a little here and there, The Power was starting to come through. It was very easy to see how strong this NPW is going to be when I get a decent wind. Control wise, it is nothing like a Rev. The NPW was very easy to over command and disrupt sail pressure. Taking it slowly was best. I am really looking forward to flying in a stronger wind. I will try to post some video of it later. Does this kite generate lift with speed? I have a Flexifoil Bullet 2.5 (designed for buggys) and I fly it in sideways figure eights to generate speed, and pull. I can pump the bar to fly figure eights and get close to twice the pull as I would just letting it sit stationary. Quite the workout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 It sure Does. I got a few good figure 8's in. The Pull was noticeably increased. I also found it was reasonably good at hovering too. I had trouble keeping the sail full in a low wind hover though. I hope to be able to get some power from a mid wind window hover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I flew one at the Frank Mots Festival last year. Fun to fly, likes it slow and easy. Move too fast in lighter wind and the sail collapses. This one was about 5' from stem to stern and pulled pretty good in 4-6mph wind. Completely different beast than the Rev with nowhere near the control or precision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 That's awesome Dude. My NPW is great fun, But yeh, It's no Rev. The Precision is not there. My NPW in Flight. This was a light wind day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Great flying. Makes me want to fly my quad Snapshot 2.5 next chance I get. Your skill & experience is very evident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Thanks Dayhiker. I will post a video of SparkieRob Flying the Same NPW if anyone is interested. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I don't think we need to see that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Hey there are some nice moves in your vid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Hey there are some nice moves in your vid... I request a view of the famous SparkieRob at the controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 "Famous" more like hack! I started off trying to fly it like a Rev. Boy was that totally different. Soft and graceful not at all like a B2 in 30! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Now, now, all videos gratefully received!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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