Good video. I trailered my XL down to farmer's field twixt Bampton & South Molton. Visited Dunkeswell and Eaglescot plus flying over my beloved Exmoor. I wish we had GoPros then.
I have very close to the same thing but mine was a luggage trailer for tour buses so, a solid metal box. This is my hanger/shed for the trike at home or away. When at fly-ins it has been suggested I make it a camping trailer too, I'm undecided about that.
It's really, really important to have trailer suspension properly designed for high volume low weight combo that is a trike. I've seen a brand new tr Ike killed by the buyer using a hire trailer that effectively offered no suspension to such a light load. Totally wrecked!
A good set up 👍 I built my 1st open trailer from scratch but I did not like having to neatly package up the wing to transport so I got a fully enclosed trailer. This will let me me fold the wing back but not have to roll it and bag it for transport. This is important to save time when you dont have a Hanger. I am hoping to rent a spot at the field this season and just keep the trailer there. Good luck on the test.
I'm guessing it was a really lone trailer? The big issue with leaving the wing connected is the stress on the trike. Theses wings do pack down really quickly.
@@GolfFoxtrot22I’m looking at 8 ‘ x 4’ flatbed trailer that I will build a box onto. Would 8’x5’ be better in your opinion? They are only 100 dollars more for me so if you think having that extra foot of width on yours (which I believe you said was 8’x5’) is worth it, I will go 8’ x 5’ on my purchase.
I think Paul would disagree on who is who...haha. Having the space to move around inside is fundamental to easy moving. The purpose-made one, that I had constructed, although it looked great, was a real pain to use.
Nice! A very well thought out system! We can move our 'full fat' flexwings around too - but a bit more faff - and the wings have to be packed away SO carefully - one wrong bit of padding/protection and voila, a hole worn into the wing, no flying, full wing strip, official repair, and several months of no flying! Likely why they are rarely moved around by road now other than through necessity! Also - the P&M trike must be transported with the pylon UP or the bouncing on the road can cause the receiving area to be pinched/pushed in by the rear wheel suspension - and then you have problems only a hydraulic ram can fix!!
I can fully understand, ask me again why I don't fly a bigger trike ;). There are pros and cons to both but the joy of the smaller machines is the simplicity and ease of moving.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Hi Giles, I am going to try to pop in tomorrow. I would like to speak to Mark and you of course. I would like to look at your trailer 👍👍
Very professional Giles trailer looks great reminds me of the James Bond film with Little Nellie "You only live twice" Looking forward to visiting /staying next week @ The Aviator Hotel Sywell seen its so many times on your video...Been there once so had to go back ..Best wishes
I hope I can walk down from the Hotel to look into the Hangers which I was able to do last time.... but I would not like to bother them... @@GolfFoxtrot22
Great vid mate. I get asked the same question a lot so this video needed to be made and you've saved me the bother!! I am wandering what I can do with a photo of me watching you watching me watching you !! (private joke).
Normally really like your videos Giles, but why have you not covered loading and unloading etc. This is really just a video showing a trailer and some promo stuff at the end. Don't like negative comments so please just take this as 'I'd like to see more detail' than it being negative. Really love your channel fella. But I'm used to your usual higher standards. I note you've been busy, but better to wait for good content than throw this out just to meet artificial deadlines. Hope the feedback helps not hinders. Still love the channel.
Hi Sherwood Ranger, when you say loading and unloading, what are you referring to? It did cross my mind but putting a trike inside a trailer and a wing on a ladder for the few seconds in video wouldn't really add anything. The joy of CZcams is you still have to play the game and videos need to be greater than 8 minutes to gain certain levels of traction. I have more flying videos in the pipeline. I'll use your feedback for a Community question, many thanks.
Hi David, no, I just drop it down and put a little support in place of the front strut; about 3ft of 22mm conduit tubing with the same pins. The front strut has to be removed to fit the wing so it doesn't make that much difference if it's fitted or not. Just from my experience anyway. I hope it's given some ideas for you.
Good timing for me, Giles. Great to see another vid from you. Just a quick question - did Phoenix supply the waterproof cover with the trailer, or was this a separate fitment/purchase?
Good video. I trailered my XL down to farmer's field twixt Bampton & South Molton. Visited Dunkeswell and Eaglescot plus flying over my beloved Exmoor. I wish we had GoPros then.
Hi Neil, I think sometimes we can miss the immediate progress experience when we rely on cameras to remind us. Your trips sound amazing.
Oh! I want one of those trike covers.
Me too! Wait, I have to get a trike first.
You know a trike is in your future Tom ;)
You know a trike is in your future Tom ;)
I have very close to the same thing but mine was a luggage trailer for tour buses so, a solid metal box.
This is my hanger/shed for the trike at home or away.
When at fly-ins it has been suggested I make it a camping trailer too, I'm undecided about that.
Hi Blue good to see you here again. I've had the same thoughts about a hard trailer but I just couldn't afford one to then convert.
It's really, really important to have trailer suspension properly designed for high volume low weight combo that is a trike. I've seen a brand new tr Ike killed by the buyer using a hire trailer that effectively offered no suspension to such a light load.
Totally wrecked!
@@FrankFrankston-kj4sx I completely agree. I did a lot of research in this particular trailer.
A good set up 👍
I built my 1st open trailer from scratch but I did not like having to neatly package up the wing to transport so I got a fully enclosed trailer. This will let me me fold the wing back but not have to roll it and bag it for transport. This is important to save time when you dont have a Hanger. I am hoping to rent a spot at the field this season and just keep the trailer there.
Good luck on the test.
I'm guessing it was a really lone trailer? The big issue with leaving the wing connected is the stress on the trike. Theses wings do pack down really quickly.
Nice trailer 😎
One of the great features of trikes / microlights , very portable 😊
It's the joy of single seat aircraft.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Agreed 💯
Ha! The video I’ve been hoping you would make next! Thanks for this Giles! Also, you don’t have to apologize.
Hi Tom, thank you. I think you'll like next weeks video as well :)
@@GolfFoxtrot22I’m looking at 8 ‘ x 4’ flatbed trailer that I will build a box onto. Would 8’x5’ be better in your opinion? They are only 100 dollars more for me so if you think having that extra foot of width on yours (which I believe you said was 8’x5’) is worth it, I will go 8’ x 5’ on my purchase.
@@tomcoryell yes, the 8x5 works much better for getting around it in the side. The 5'height works well also. I hope that helps.
@@tomcoryell yes, the 8x5 works much better for getting around it in the side. The 5'height works well also. I hope that helps.
@@GolfFoxtrot22Thanks Giles!
It's like your own little mobile bat cave. Paul can be Robin.
I think Paul would disagree on who is who...haha. Having the space to move around inside is fundamental to easy moving. The purpose-made one, that I had constructed, although it looked great, was a real pain to use.
Nice! A very well thought out system! We can move our 'full fat' flexwings around too - but a bit more faff - and the wings have to be packed away SO carefully - one wrong bit of padding/protection and voila, a hole worn into the wing, no flying, full wing strip, official repair, and several months of no flying! Likely why they are rarely moved around by road now other than through necessity! Also - the P&M trike must be transported with the pylon UP or the bouncing on the road can cause the receiving area to be pinched/pushed in by the rear wheel suspension - and then you have problems only a hydraulic ram can fix!!
I can fully understand, ask me again why I don't fly a bigger trike ;). There are pros and cons to both but the joy of the smaller machines is the simplicity and ease of moving.
Good information here Giles.
Cheers Anne, I hope all is well?
Sorry I was so slow to look at this video. You have your trailer set up as I would expect and looks like you could even camp in it. 🙂
I like things to be just so. It's been adjusted over the last year but that was just to make the tie down points stronger.
@@GolfFoxtrot22Well I am sure it will be developed further.
Nice trailer customised to suit. See you soon. 👍👍
Hi Ged, it's sat outside if you need to have a look inside ;)
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Hi Giles, I am going to try to pop in tomorrow. I would like to speak to Mark and you of course. I would like to look at your trailer 👍👍
@@gedstokes4832 I'm still down south atm, but back up next week.
Very professional Giles trailer looks great reminds me of the James Bond film with Little Nellie "You only live twice" Looking forward to visiting /staying next week @ The Aviator Hotel Sywell seen its so many times on your video...Been there once so had to go back ..Best wishes
Hi Alan and oh wow, I hope you pop into Flylight to say hello.
I hope I can walk down from the Hotel to look into the Hangers which I was able to do last time.... but I would not like to bother them... @@GolfFoxtrot22
Give them a call and I'm sure you'll get a quick tour.
Thats kind of you... I may have a wander down if allowed but won't want to bother them unless they look not busy..
@@GolfFoxtrot22
Great vid mate. I get asked the same question a lot so this video needed to be made and you've saved me the bother!! I am wandering what I can do with a photo of me watching you watching me watching you !! (private joke).
I think I have seen the answer to your question..haha. As always, its good to have resource videos for people to be pointed towards.
Normally really like your videos Giles, but why have you not covered loading and unloading etc. This is really just a video showing a trailer and some promo stuff at the end. Don't like negative comments so please just take this as 'I'd like to see more detail' than it being negative. Really love your channel fella. But I'm used to your usual higher standards. I note you've been busy, but better to wait for good content than throw this out just to meet artificial deadlines. Hope the feedback helps not hinders. Still love the channel.
Hi Sherwood Ranger, when you say loading and unloading, what are you referring to? It did cross my mind but putting a trike inside a trailer and a wing on a ladder for the few seconds in video wouldn't really add anything. The joy of CZcams is you still have to play the game and videos need to be greater than 8 minutes to gain certain levels of traction. I have more flying videos in the pipeline. I'll use your feedback for a Community question, many thanks.
Nice trailer Giles, does the PeaBee fit into the trailer with the monopole raised?
Hi David, no, I just drop it down and put a little support in place of the front strut; about 3ft of 22mm conduit tubing with the same pins. The front strut has to be removed to fit the wing so it doesn't make that much difference if it's fitted or not. Just from my experience anyway. I hope it's given some ideas for you.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 thanks Giles
Good timing for me, Giles. Great to see another vid from you. Just a quick question - did Phoenix supply the waterproof cover with the trailer, or was this a separate fitment/purchase?
Good question which I should have mentioned, it came free with the trailer.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thanks, Giles. 👍
Nice one Giles. Can sub-70 take off from anywhere (with landowners permission), or are you only allowed to depart from official airfields?
Hi Paul, same rules for any aircraft, they can take off and land from anywhere with land owners permission.
Hey mate, what are your thoughts on the mosquito nrg harness? Would you ever try it out?
I've personally never seen one up close, or even a doodlebug. I've seen them in videos.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Please give it a thought and try it out, it could be more flying content ideas
Test? Which exam?
I'll DM you.