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Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (2/22/11)

Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (2/22/11)

With the flying season coming soon, some pilots may be looking for new challenges or experiences to plan on this summer. Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin talk about setting national and world records.

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Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (2/15/11)

Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (2/15/11)

There are lots of new things in the powered paragliding world and the Salton Sea Fly-In was the place to see a bunch of them.

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2011 Motown Phoenix Flying Circus & Glamis Dunes

2011 Motown Phoenix Flying Circus & Glamis Dunes

I had an interesting question: “Jeff, do you ever go fly just for fun anymore?” Fare question since lately nearly all my flying has purpose, either for the video or trying out gear which really doesn’t take very long. I do tons of launches and landings, sometimes over ten in a filming session, but rarely ...

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Review Master Powered Paragliding 1:  Advanced Ground Handling (Kiting)

Review Master Powered Paragliding 1: Advanced Ground Handling (Kiting)

From Paramotor Magazine: Several years in the making, Jeff Goin’s latest DVD is the first in a series of four tuitional films aimed at pilots of paramotor and paraglider Wings. Master Powered Paragliding DVD #1 kicks the series off by focusing on that common bugbear: ground handling. With a cast of colourful and talented pilots, ...

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Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (2/1/11)

Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (2/1/11)

Jeff Goin and Michael Purdy talk about how the American PPG community is finally getting proactive on competition and record setting. They talk about world record attempt on the show. They also have the full report on Mo Sheldon's Flying Circus Fly-In. Last but not least, they have more info on the competition being held at the Paratoys event at Salton Sea.

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Mo Sheldon, Airparamo (1/25/11)

Mo Sheldon, Airparamo (1/25/11)

The winter hosts a lot of great powered paraglider events in the South and Southwest. Michael Purdy talks with Mo Sheldon about the Arizona Flying Circus, which is coming up shortly.

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Master Powered Paragliding 2: Advanced Launching Begins

Master Powered Paragliding 2: Advanced Launching Begins

Master PPG 1 is now selling. Finally, money is going the other way, and way more than I expected. For the last few years I’ve just spent, spent, spent–pouring time and money into these projects without any return. Of course that’s typical and I do enjoy the process for the most part. But anything like ...

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FAA Prohibits Wheeled Powered Paragliders Under Training Exemption

FAA Prohibits Wheeled Powered Paragliders Under Training Exemption

The FAA has issued an official letter clarifying the intent of the exemptions that have been granted for training in two-place powered paragliders. While everyone agrees that wheeled tandem training would be safer, the letter (designated Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2001-9032) states that all exempted two-place operations must be foot-launched. If it has wheels, the craft ...

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Master Powered Paragliding 1: Advanced Ground Handling (Kiting)  Reviews

Master Powered Paragliding 1: Advanced Ground Handling (Kiting) Reviews

Several years in the making, Jeff Goin’s latest DVD is the first in a series of four tuitional films aimed at pilots of paramotor and paraglider Wings. Master Powered Paragliding DVD #1 kicks the series off by focusing on that common bugbear: ground handling. With a cast of colourful and talented pilots, the excellently narrated ...

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Mike Robinson, Paratoys (1/11/11)

Mike Robinson, Paratoys (1/11/11)

Michael Purdy talks with Mike Robinson, the owner of Paratoys. They talk about three new engines: the 172 Talon, the MZ 34 and the Helcat 360. All three are cutting-edge designs which will have a big impact on different segments of the powered paragliding arena. They also provide the latest details on the biggest PPG Flying event in North America - the Paratoys Fly-In at Salton Sea, California.