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By Jeff Goin, December 5, 2010

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Paraglider Review: 2010 Pegas Power X 20

Paraglider Review: 2010 Pegas Power X 20

The Power X is Pegas’ targeted entry into motoring wings, specifically the realm of small, fun wings. Like many in this class, they’re intended for experienced pilots. At 19.5 m² flat (16.9 m² projected) it’s a hotrod even for my 150 pounds. I flew on a Blackhawk 172 weighing about 75 pounds so I my ...

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Flying Small Wings – The Risk, the Fun, the Differences

Flying Small Wings – The Risk, the Fun, the Differences

It seems that powered paragliding wings are getting smaller so I thought it might time to explore their behaviors, risks and benefits. I, too, have come to love flying smaller sizes but there are, as always, tradeoffs. What we’re really talking about is flying heavily loaded. After all, what’s small to a 250 pounder is ...