Beiträge von SimonA

Hello -- Karsten & Jens

Thanks for all of the help you are giving me -- it is much appreciated. Sadly I haven't made much progress as yet on my own kite as I am short on time, but will keep you posted as things progress. I have been studying the plan for the 180/2 on Rainer Kregovski's Web-site and may ask for some help in translating a couple of the terms used (to confirm that my understanding is correct).

I also now understand about the "curve connector" that you mention in your post -- I didn't realise that the Gierl-Roloplan is bowed under tension rather than using a fixed angled connector (150 deg).

Karsten -- your kite looks fabulous! When you have a spare moment, please a post a full photo of it so I can see it in its full glory! I have a long way to go before I am able to produce such a flying machine.

...in the meanwhile take care.

Best wishes form the UK

Simon

Hi Karsten

Thanks so much for your post and advice -- it is very much appreciated! I'm really sorry for taking such a long time to respond. Unfortunatley work has got in the way of more important things -- like Roloplans

I will start doing some research for cotton fabric, based on what you have advised, and will also think more about the size and format to use. I have been to Rainer Kregovski's Web-site and found the plans for the sizes that you mention.

Incidentally, I already have a few metres of ripstop from a few years back that I haven't used. If I were to build an 'experimental' Gierl Roloplan using this material, are there any specific special techniques I shoud use or things that I should be aware of when using riptop instead of cotton. I ask because I have read that builders experience "flapping crashes" and fluttering... or is this related to the bridle?

... your English is excellent! Sadly I can't speak German at all...

Best regards

Simon

Hello

I am new to this forum. Unfortunately I can’t speak German, but hope that this won’t prevent me for posting queries, asking for advice and receiving feedback. I look forward to chatting!

I am interested in constructing – either a Gierl Roloplan or standard Steiff Roloplan (say the 200/2 Roloplan by Ralf Dietrich).

My first question: Is the Gierl Roloplan more stable than a "standard"/original Steiff Roloplan design because of the addition of ‘top sail’.

My next question concerns sail material. I have read that using Chikara cloth/Spinnaker/ ripstop nylon can cause flying problems. I would be grateful for any advice when using this type of material.

Finally I see that Florian Janich (http://www.drachenfliegerinnun…einleiner/gierl-sturm.htm) uses Flag fabric 110g /sqm. Is this better than ripstop because of the reduced pressure?

I would be grateful for any advice.

Best wishes from the UK

Simon