TomAiello 26 #1 March 21, 2007 I heard a rumor that Phoenix Fly is coming out with a new suit designed for flocking. Does anyone know anything more about this? Is it based on the Phacro (a popular suit for many flockers), or is it all new? Any truth to the rumor that we'll see a prototype at Z-Flock? Any chance that someone like Chuck, with lots of experience on all suits, could take it for a spin and give us some thoughts?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tr027 0 #2 March 21, 2007 Yes, we'll all know considerably more about that suit after Z-Flock 3. I'm just amazed it's possible to make a suit that flocks better than a Phantom."The evil of the world is made possible by nothing but the sanction you give it. " -John Galt from Atlas Shrugged, 1957 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #3 March 21, 2007 Quote Yes, we'll all know considerably more about that suit after Z-Flock 3. I'm just amazed it's possible to make a suit that flocks better than a Phantom. Still wish ya had your, dontcha.... Leave you base rig at home Tony. We want you flocking the entire event next week....... See you soon Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #4 March 21, 2007 Come to Z-Flock to see the suit in the flesh and maybe take it for a test flight! (there will be working prototype in L and XL available by then) The suit is aimed at pilots who want a high performance suit for flocking, back flying and all round fun flying. The suit has been designed to have good slow speed characteristics, by that we mean a low fall rate even with low horizontal speed. But still to have lots of range at the high end as well for when you want to fly fast and flat. Air locked back vents ensure excellent back flying performance and an eye catching color panel design will mean even Purple Mike will be left out of frame ;) The suit is in the final stages of testing and should go into pre-production (scaling and template fabrication) shortly after Z3. I could post a small photo... (bring on the 'pop' jokes! )BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #5 March 21, 2007 Yes, you certainly could!!!! There ARE a few of us awaiting this suit VERY anxiously....pleaseohpleaseohpleaseohpleaase.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #6 March 21, 2007 ok then BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #7 March 21, 2007 Maybe it's cultural, kind of like popping up, but doesn't that look like Charlie Brown's favorite shirt?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #8 March 21, 2007 What is the popping range of this suit? Pooping?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #9 March 21, 2007 Quote ok then Very racy looks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #10 March 21, 2007 Well the suit still hasn't been named so maybe we can get a CB or Peanuts reference in there BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #11 March 21, 2007 There will positively have to be a Charlie Brown color pattern offered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #12 March 21, 2007 1) Looks like robi needs a hair cut 2) Tom, you should come down for zflock. I hear potato is looking for a new buddy 3) looks like a much larger vers of the phantom for should. should be interesting and fun! Hopefully I can fly it when i'm out. I'm about Robi's size so it should fit well Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdman_Mike 0 #13 March 21, 2007 *** even Purple Mike will be left out of frame ;) /quote] Well, maybe I'll just have to get one! I know that you can make it in purple :) Does it come with a phoenix-fly logo option like the vampire? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #14 March 21, 2007 SWEEEET! It's in my colors!! wait...you haven't been talking to the homeless lady have you???? can I get the first reservation for demo @ FnD???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbondvegas 0 #15 March 22, 2007 Looks alot like some of Tony's suits.- - - I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havensiangst 0 #16 March 22, 2007 What`s the different between a flockingsuit and a "ordinary" wingsuit? never heard about it...is there a suit for backflying aswell??? i`m confused.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #17 March 22, 2007 funny...I thought it looks like the Phantom mostly...which is what I thought the Tony suits looked like...except for the "shorts" in the middle of the suit anyway... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdman_Mike 0 #18 March 22, 2007 Quoteby that we mean a low fall rate even with low horizontal speed. James, What differs between this suit and the vampire that allows for a lower stall speed to enable the slow horizontal / slow vertical flight mode? Does this difference compromise the fast forward / slow vertical flight mode? In the fast forward / slow vertical flight mode, do you expect better performance from the vampire or the new flocking suit? Can we have one delivered in time for the AN-72 boogie? Thanks, Purple Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #19 March 22, 2007 QuoteWhat differs between this suit and the vampire that allows for a lower stall speed to enable the slow horizontal / slow vertical flight mode? Balance of wing area around centre of mass, wing shape & profile and a few other things.. QuoteDoes this difference compromise the fast forward / slow vertical flight mode? In a word, yes, you can't have a suit that does everything. That said this new suit still flies well. QuoteIn the fast forward / slow vertical flight mode, do you expect better performance from the vampire or the new flocking suit? The Vampire is still the weapon of choice for speed & distance. QuoteCan we have one delivered in time for the AN-72 boogie? Yes* (As long as things go smoothly putting the suit into production). JBASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OmarPR 0 #20 March 23, 2007 Call it the Uncle Charlie Brown WINGSUIT ACROBATICS team O zone ZF#5 , HISPA#70 Blue Skies... ...Big Fat Clouds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #21 March 23, 2007 It reminds me of those British experiments to camouflage ships using dazzle painting.. Almost gets you a headache if you stare at it too long.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saly 0 #22 March 23, 2007 A similar thing just wonders around the bush here --------------------------------------------- If you don't have wings you will never fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OmarPR 0 #23 March 23, 2007 Maybe that is the purpose behind the suit's pattern. WINGSUIT ACROBATICS team O zone ZF#5 , HISPA#70 Blue Skies... ...Big Fat Clouds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #24 March 23, 2007 QuoteMaybe that is the purpose behind the suit's pattern. I think flying THAT low is pushing it a bitJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #25 March 23, 2007 that's what I was thinking...kinda like the spy photos of new cars...all the lines are messed up on purpose to draw our eyes away from it's true shape... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
