soarmaster

Does anyone have info or comments on the soarmaster power pack and where I can get my hands on an easy riser?

named Larry Morrow is considering re-kitting the Easy Riser. He posted his phone # 440-632-1424 (USA) and said he would put callers into contact with Larry. I can't help with the powerpack, though. Rob Whiting

I have a Soarmaster Powerpack in good condition, if anyone wants to buy it.

Regards, Heiner Biesel

That guy Larry Morrow is the designer of the Easy Riser for you newbies. He's been flying forever.

Ric Lee

A guy named Mike Hudetz has an Easy Riser for sale not too far from Chicago. I went and looked at it, it's nearly all original and looks flyable but needs some fabric replaced before it's actually safe to fly. You can reach

will take time with you. He actually talked me out of buying this aircraft from him because of my weight, inexperience, and limited funds. The funds part was that he probably figured I'd try to fly it without replacing the old fabric on the lower wing. He probably saved my life, who knows? AL

The soarmaster was a power system in the late 70's. It gave a number of pilots quite a surprise when stalling under power because the power was applied to the wing itself (i.e. above the center of gravity). The wing would then tuck violently. Some of those pilots didn't live to tell it.

Today there are power systems that look a lot alike. But the big difference is that the power (=thrust) is applied to the pilot, which makes for a much healthier situation.

I've also heard of pilots who sacrificed toes to a soarmaster, and I've witnessed someone trying to take off but not quite making it, falling forward with the engine coming down on his helmet, pressing his chin into the grass, his teeth biting the clothespin gas throttle full power so he could not release the bite... we had to lift the glider off him before he could spit it out.

Today, your best choice to power up would be a Mosquito motor harness. Of course, a Soarmaster is cheaper. Depends on how you value your life. Bart Doets

Heiner,

In the event that you are unsuccessful in finding a buyer for your Soarmaster Powerpack and you would like to see that it goes to a good home where it will be appreciated by hang glider pilots for the interesting role that it played in our history, I would ask you to consider making it part of the largest collection of hang gliders (nearly fifty), related equipment, and hang gliding memorabilia in the USA.

If you are interested in knowing more about my collection and the many pilots around the country that have contributed, let me know and I will send you the letters that I have sent out to update the flying community of my collection/display work.

I hope you find this letter of some interest and I will say 'Thanks' in advance for your consideration!

Ken de Russy Anacortes, WA

Im interested in buying the soarmaster.


570-575-3493 Scranton Pennsylvania Area
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I am interesting to buy Soarmaster unit. Please e-mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Regards, Tony

Just found your message about the Soarmaster. I am interested in buying it if it is still available. My Phone is 626-6654384. My email is This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hope to hear from you.
Rick Garrett 11/01/09