Juanjo Thomas, Baja Paramotor Juanjo Thomas is one of the most recognizable and knowledgeable PPG pilots in Mexico. No other country has more or better powered paragliding opportunities than Mexico. The government’s ‘hands off’ attitude towards our sport makes for hundreds of spectacular flying locations. Find out where the locals like to fly and what [...]
Archive for September, 2011
Mexican PPG Champion Talks About Flying in Mexico
Posted: September 21, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Great Flights & Fun Times, People, Why we FlyTags: Juanjo Thomas
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Master Powered Paragliding Series – Vid2 Coming Soon
Posted: September 21, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Accessories, Adventures & Achievements, Technique, Training, Trikes & QuadsTags: Jeff Goin, mastering powered paragliding
Video One, Advanced Ground Handling, has been a huge success. Video two is to be published in October. Here is what Jeff has to say about the next installment: Lets face it, launching a paramotor, especially on foot, is difficult. Even if you succeed nearly every time, it’s still a challenging task. As much as [...]
WPPGA World Powered Paragliding Association & Other Lies
Posted: September 19, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Irresponsible BehaviorTags: Dell Schanze
WPPGA World Powered Paragliding Association This goes beyond unethical. It should come as no surprise that Dell Schanze has managed to define yet another low in the business ethics of powered paragliding. Nobody has even come close to being this clueless or classless. In an effort to dupe the gullible into thinking there is, in [...]
Mastering Powered Paragliding – Part 2 – Launching
Posted: September 17, 2011 by Michael Purdy in People, TrainingTags: PPG Launching
Jeff Goin is back from a brutal schedule of pushing 737′s through the sky. Michael Purdy talks with Jeff about his soon-to-be-released second video in the Mastering Powered Paragliding series. Also on the books is Jeff’s part in the Paramotor Masters Series clinic to take place in October. Also info regarding the second installment of [...]
PPGTruth, WPPGA & Dell Schanze
Posted: September 15, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Irresponsible BehaviorTags: Dell Schanze
Be especially wary of individuals with an extremely inflated self image and none is more inflated than Dell Schanze. Clearly he has problems that render his advice suspect at best and dangerous at worst The worst aspect is complete disregard for truth, including a willingness to completely fabricate lies that support his sales efforts. Among [...]
Six Tributes to Bob Armond & more on What Happened
Posted: September 15, 2011 by Michael Purdy in People, Safety, TechniqueTags: Bob Armond Tribute
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Mike Campbell-Jones of Paramania
Posted: September 14, 2011 by Michael Purdy in People, WingsTags: Paramania
Mike Campbell-Jones, Paramania Michael Purdy visits with Mike Campbell-Jones about the history of reflex wings in powered paragliding leading up to current PPG/reflex technology and flyability. We will also hear what Mike is doing with his business and what he predicts for reflex and other advanced wings in powered paragliding. Listen Now
‘Super’ Dell Schanze arrested for paragliding incident
Posted: September 13, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Irresponsible Behavior, RegulationsTags: Dell Schanze
Former computer pitchman and Republican gubernatorial candidate “Super” Dell Schanze is in trouble, again, with the law. The 41-year-old Saratoga Springs resident was arrested Monday afternoon in Oregon and booked into the Clatsop County Jail for paragliding off the 125-foot high Astoria Column, a historical city structure, police said. He was booked on suspicion of [...]
The FAA has attempted to unilaterally change the definition of powered paragliders
Posted: September 8, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Regulations, SafetyTags: FAA Powered Paragliders
The FAA has attempted to unilaterally change the definition of powered paragliders and hang gliders in violation of its own standard practices and in violation of federal law. Clear presentations of the violations and their impact have been provided to the DOJ and other government agencies that may be able to help correct the transgression. [...]
Always Have a Place to Land – Important PPG Wisdom
Posted: September 8, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Paramotors & Paramotor Engines, Safety, TechniqueTags: powered paragliding technique
Smart pilots always plan for a safe way to the ground in case of an engine failure. Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin talk about how that applies to Powered Paragliders and offer additional advice about where to fly and where to land when the engine quits. Click Here to Listen
A Honda 4 Cycle Engine for Foot Launch?
Posted: September 7, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Paramotors & Paramotor EnginesTags: 4 cycle paramotor
Is it too good to be true? Conceived in 2008 by Robert Shaw from Leeds in the UK, the Egg project started as dream to get airborne on a shoestring, but has grown into a global community. Their mission is simple: to adapt the reliable Honda GX200, a lightweight industrial generator engine, into a paramotor. [...]
Indy Air Hogs PPG Search and Rescue News Coverage
Posted: September 7, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Adventures & Achievements, ClubsTags: IndyAirHogs
Paul Anthem – serious for a change! A video clip showing paragliders searching for another missing woman in Indiana. Well done guys. Click Here for the Full Story – Video
Lance Marczak talks about paramotor maintenance with Jeff and Michael
Posted: September 6, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Paramotors & Paramotor Engines, People, Repair & MaintenanceTags: Lance Marczak, Powered Paragliding maintenance
Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin invite Lance Marczak to discuss paramotor maintenance. The discussion centers on things that can be improved, but at what cost in money and weight. Michael presses Lance on PPG reliability. Jeff and Lance seem annoyed, Michael persists. Click Here to Listen
Jeff Goin Takes a Break – And a New Category is Born
Posted: September 5, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Why we FlyAs Jeff finalizes the last details of “Master Powered Paragliding 2″ he takes a quick flying break at dawn and inspires a whole new category here at WorldPPG.com. Enjoy. Click Here to See What Inspired Us
A Conversation with MacPara importer Andy McGavin on the Powered Paragliding Show
Posted: September 2, 2011 by Michael Purdy in People, WingsTags: Andy McGavin, MacPara wings, ppg training for military
Andy is an interesting fellow. In addition to being the premium wing MacPara importer, he has flown PPG worldwide. Andy is always good for new information on wings in general and MacPara specifically. Interesting conversation about wings and more… Andy McGavin interview on World Talk Radio Andy’s Website
Six Tributes to Bob Armond and More on What Happened
Posted: September 1, 2011 by Michael Purdy in PeopleJust got home from a long emotional day visiting with Bob’s friends and family. It was a great gathering. We laughed, we cried, renewed some acquaintances, and celebrated Bob’s life and the people he touched. The final tribute to Bob was a late afternoon flyby of Paramotors in a missing man formation, and a release [...]
