The chief of staff with the air-force in Shanghai, said: “Small aircraft moving at slow speeds and at low altitudes are a great danger, especially when they are near airports where commercial planes are about to take off and land.” The air-force based in Shanghai said yesterday that nine people and three paragliders had disturbed [...]
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PPG Trouble in Shanghai – Pilots to be “Punished”
Posted: September 4, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Dumb Chute Stories & Videos, TrainingTags: ppg trouble
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Interesting Conversation with Phil Russman of Lite Touch Films
Posted: September 4, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Adventures & Achievements, Dumb Chute Stories & Videos, Great Flights & Fun Times, PeopleTags: Phil Russman, PPG Videos, Risk & Reward video
Michael Purdy from the Powered Paragliding Show visits with Phil Russman from Lite Touch Films. Phil has produced some videos with Jeff Goin as well as a lot of other excellent offerings. For example, Phil’s Risk and Reward is a staple for new new students with many schools using it as a training tool. He [...]
Casey Cadwell of Gourmet PPG fame, talks to us about PPG cross countries & more.
Posted: August 29, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Adventures & Achievements, Dumb Chute Stories & Videos, Great Flights & Fun Times, People, TechniqueTags: Casey Cadwell, gourmet ppg, ppg cross country flying
Casey Cadwell has done a lot of cross country flying in powered paragliders. He shares some of his stories and lessons learned with Michael Purdy including why fishing and powered paragliding don’t mix very well. Interview with Casey Cadwell via World Talk Radio – Click Here
Numerous, Incredibly Poor Choices Overcome by Pure Luck
Posted: August 28, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Dumb Chute Stories & Videos, Safety, TrainingThis powered paragliding student-pilot made so many poor choices it is almost funny. How he survived is beyond me. You can’t teach good judgement… Click Here for the Media’s Version of What Happened
Watch Out For That Tree!!
Posted: August 24, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Dumb Chute Stories & Videos, SafetyTags: ppg in tree
SANFORD (WTVD) — A pilot in Lee County was counting his blessings Sunday. Crews had to rescue the man after he flew his paramotor into a tree around 11 a.m. The pilot Jonathan Brandon told ABC11 he still can’t believe he walked away without a scratch. Click Here For More
PPG for Morons – Safety Suit
Posted: November 4, 2009 by Michael Purdy in Dumb Chute Stories & Videos, PPG for Morons, SafetyTags: Paul Anthem, PPG for Morons, PPG safety
Paul Anthem – has a novel idea to make you a safer pilot!!
Branden Oberlin’s Close Canyon Call
Posted: July 1, 2009 by Michael Purdy in Dumb Chute Stories & Videos, People, SafetyThis was one of those flights that went very bad but it could have been so much worse… Brandon’s Crash Video http://www.vimeo.com/5198036
Beach Blast Bloopers
Posted: July 1, 2009 by Michael Purdy in Dumb Chute Stories & Videos, Fly-ins & Events, Great Flights & Fun Times, Technique\pər-ˈsist, -ˈzist\ Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle French persister, from Latin persistere, from per- + sistere to take a stand, stand firm; akin to Latin stare to stand. To continue to attempt launch, to fly, reverse or forward launch: to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning.
WorldPPG Gann Ranch Fly-In Interviews Part 1
Posted: June 30, 2009 by Michael Purdy in Dumb Chute Stories & Videos, Fly-ins & Events, Great Flights & Fun Times, PeopleBrian Thivierge has created an excellent video for those of you who are considering powered paragliding and for those of us who are passionate about the sport. The Video was taken at the ParaToys Ranch Fly-In
WorldPPG Gann Ranch Fly-In Interviews Part 2
Posted: June 30, 2009 by Michael Purdy in Dumb Chute Stories & Videos, Fly-ins & Events, Great Flights & Fun Times, PeopleJoe Onofrio Loses His Hat
Posted: May 11, 2009 by Michael Purdy in Dumb Chute Stories & Videos, Great Flights & Fun Times, PeopleClick on the picture to watch the video – you gotta see this one. The most impressive part of this episode was the cool little wheelie Joe did immediately upon landing. Joe, do that one more time…
It’s always good to learn from, and laugh at, the foibles of others. That being said, if you have a good Dumbchute story, particulary if you have video or pictures, we would like to know. Make a comment right here or send us an e-mail: info@worldppg.com.
