udder 0 #1 March 14, 2006 Being a poorass I searched the forums and found what I believe to be gold. The para avis element. Though the website wont link through to it's page(probably not a good sign) in pictures it looks pretty good. Similar to the Icon. And TSO aint a problem. Anyone have any experience with the Element or ParaAvis in general?"In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katzurki 0 #2 March 14, 2006 Tough luck, Element is no longer in production. So long as TSO is not a problem, you may want to consider Spirit by Paraavis, Quest by Atmosphere Gear, and Status by ParaZone, all three priced sub-$1000. My preference would be the Quest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 March 14, 2006 not is is TSO apprently not a problem, neither is copyrightYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pywas 0 #4 March 14, 2006 About copyright, Element was released prior to Icon I think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
udder 0 #5 March 15, 2006 lol....they brought it out nearly a year before the icon made it first showing... And I do believe I stand corrected. TSO or similar must apply if it is to be jumped by someone who is staying long term in Australia. And I cant stay on temporary APF memberships forever(at least I think I can't but I am looking into it.) Do any of those containers above have any sort of rating/testing procedure that they have been through? Because looking at the CASA document it seems that if testing has been done and the documentation is submitted to CASA there is a possibility it may be approved(if only in limited capacity) Though that wonderful piece of regulation dates back to August 1976... Really should be working or hitting the books but what the fuck... The op regs booklet turns me on."In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 March 15, 2006 QuoteAbout copyright, Element was released prior to Icon I think Also one of those rigs looks remarkably like a MirageYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeFe 0 #7 March 15, 2006 QuoteElement was released prior to Icon Element was released July 2003, Icon was officially released (after Aerodyne secured FAA TSO C23d approval) December 2003, though the rig was displayed as early as summer 2003. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #8 March 16, 2006 another "low cost" option is Flying High's Sidewinder. It is a Very nice rig, at a low cost. (I believe base price is only about 1200 USD or something) and it is TSO'd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
