CHIBA, JAPAN — One man was killed and another injured following a paraglider crash at an acrobatic air display in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, on Sunday. Click Here for Full Story
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1 killed, 1 Injured in Paraglider Collision in Chiba, Japan
Posted: November 7, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Safety, Technique, Training0
Pilot In Paraglider Crash Dies Instructor: “Pilot Was New To The Sport”
Posted: November 6, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Paramotors & Paramotor Engines, People, SafetySAN ANTONIO — A Houston man who crashed his personal aircraft in a field in Shertz Friday morning has died from his injuries. David Denning, 53, was piloting a powered paraglider when he lost control of it and crashed into a field in the 17000 Block of Red Iron. According to his instructor, Ashton Brunner, [...]
Master Powered Paragliding – Video 2
Posted: October 8, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Safety, Technique, TrainingTags: Jeff Goin, Master PPG Video 2
Jeff Goin’s long-awaited video, Mastering Powered Paragliding 2: Advanced Launching, will be available for shipment Tuesday October 11. Meanwhile, here is a video trailer to help tide you over.
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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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
Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin discuss certified versus un-certified powered paraglider wings.
Posted: August 27, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Safety, WingsTags: certified paramotor wings, certified ppg wings, non-certified powered paragliding wings
Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin compare certified vs. un-certified powered paraglider wings. Many PPG pilots think beginners should fly certified wings. Others say that the certification isn’t meaningful. Michael and Jeff discuss the pros and cons. To Certify or Not to Certify – Click Here to Find Out
Spot Landing Risks
Posted: August 18, 2009 by jeffgoin in Safety, Technique, TrainingTags: Spot Landing Risks Deadly
What a useful skill it is to be able to land where you want. Anybody who flies anything should know how to put their aircraft down when power ceases. We PPGers are lucky in how small of a place we can alight, even landing on tiny targets like Frisbees. But trying too hard for that [...]
Video of the Week – Two incidents to discuss…
Posted: July 7, 2009 by Michael Purdy in Safety, TechniqueCheck out the first incident at 5:40 — The second incident is at 6:44.
As wing technology and efficiency improves, smaller wings become more and more appealing. Small wing are usually more sporty and easier to launch but there are things you need to know before you go small…
Bill Crosby’s Fatal Flight – More Information
Posted: May 19, 2009 by Michael Purdy in People, SafetyPPG Quads and Trikes
Posted: March 20, 2009 by Michael Purdy in Accessories, Safety, Technique, Training, Trikes & QuadsThree and four wheeled carts – as opposed to “foot launch” flying.
