As you can imagine, there’s quite a difference between the Skycruiser and the Talon. Launching the Talon requires a hell of a lot less space. It’s like being strapped to the front of a bus – lots of thrust. I really don’t need this much thrust (I weigh 168lbs) but, I like having a motor that doesn’t have to work hard all the time like my MZ100 does. I flew for an hour last night. No wind at all – none, and I expected a difficult launch. But, this thing snatched my ass off the ground and I was gone. When it hits the power band, the thrust hammers you and I may have pissed myself just a little bit. So far, I think I like this thing. Later on, I might get a quad to attach it to. I’ve never flown a quad and would like to try it now that I have a paramotor with enough power. Well, thats my report on the Talon. Hope you’re getting some good air this year.
Jeff Osborne
It was nice to meet you last weekend…always good to put a face to a name. You’ve got a great a place, and the improvements you’re doing will make it that much more enticing to train and fly at your ranch…I am looking forward to visiting again!
I’d like to express to you what a great experience I had training with Rick Hallowes! My wife and I were warmly greeted by Rick upon our arrival at his home. He had all of my equipment, that I would be taking home, laid-out and described the unfamiliar items to me. As you know we got off to a slow start with the broken axle on the quad, but I thoroughly enjoyed the time watching you and the other pilots flying about.
Although I felt my progression was relatively slow (given my past experience with free-flight), Rick was very kind with his patience and diligence. His knowledge and experience on both the equipment and his ability to convey procedures was greatly appreciated. He was able to make the most use of our time with taxiing during the calmer parts of the days and teaching about the equipment and kiting during the windier conditions. Alas, during the final hours I was able to get aloft! What a great time! It took a few minutes to get the feel of a different wing and a motor, but Rick coached me through it with ease. We were able to perform a couple of low level fly-bys and landings before darkness set upon the field. Rick also took several pictures which he has since e-mailed me. Good memories!
