Archives for January 2013

Training for Your Maiden Flight

January 11, 2013 by

[singlepic id=80 w=320 h=240 float=left]  Training for powered paragliding is a process where in a matter of a few days you will end your initial training with your maiden flight.  Leading up to the flight there are a number of principals of flight and, specifically, powered paragliding that you will need to learn.  The training is hands on and the outdoors is your classroom.  Safety is always paramount in the learning schedule.  So, don’t expect to fly above the clouds on your first flight.  Keep in mind that most powered paragliding is done under 500 feet.  That said, here are some of the methods that I have used to train almost 800 students:

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Which Paramotor Is the Best for Me?

January 11, 2013 by

Fresh Breeze SimoniniWhich paramotor is best for you?  That depends on a number of factors including your weight and skill level.  After you gain a fair amount of experience, you will develop your own preferences.  In the meantime, these are the questions you should be asking:

1. What features and specs should I be looking for if I am new to the sport and purchasing my first paramotor?

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Wings and Things

January 10, 2013 by

[singlepic id=48 w=320 h=240 float=left]There’s an old southern quip that goes “A chicken is just a bird. The wing ‘s the thing.”  What that means is…  I haven’t a clue.  But in powered paragliding, the wing is the “thing” and a very important “thing”.  The selection of the correct wing that is appropriate for the pilot’s size and skill level is extremely important.  The pictured here with the FlightJunkies.com is Capt. Kurt’s favorite wing from Edel, the Powered Atlas.

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Freedom of Spirit

January 10, 2013 by

[singlepic id=35 w=320 h=240 float=left]  Sometimes words cannot express certain feelings.  To soar where eagles glide is simply a religious experience.  It frees the spirit.  To take in so much of God’s creation in such a personal way, all alone in Grace is an unforgettable experience.  Not a religious person?  Not a believer?  Take a flight like the one shown here and as Master Yoda said to Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back, “Oh, you will be.  You will be.”

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