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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.
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 ...
Mike Robinson, Paratoys (1/18/11)
Mike Robinson joins us for a complete update on the Paratoys Fly-in. Last year the event had more than 350 registered pilots making it the biggest PPG fly-in in North America. Pre-registrations are way ahead of last year. Lots of new things to see and do as well as all the traditional stuff that makes this such a great event. Mike gives the details to Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin.
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 ...
Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (1/4/11)
Michael and Jeff talk more about specialized paramotors. In this case the discussion centers on spare parts strategy for cross country machines. Is it practical to include an entire engine pack as a spare? Also a little bit about the fun of flying wheels.
Powered Paragliding Related Events
This year the Aussies are coming. I plan to be at both events although I won’t get to Mo’s until Sat afternoon since I’m having to work Friday, ending in Baltimore, and get in to PHX too late to try navigating several miles of unfamiliar dirt road. I’ve been to Mo’s place before but only ...
Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (12/28/10)
Jeff Goin's fame is growing. While in airline captain mode he is recognized as "The Fan Man" by an airline passenger. Jeff and Michael Purdy talk about paramotor safety improvements which sparks the idea of specialty machines for training and advanced pilots.
Frigifly 2010 – The Illinois Boys
There’s no way I’m gonna fly when it’s 12°F out. But some of the locals here in Northern Illinois are just nuts enough to do exactly that. Scott Clark set up our annual Winter lunch at PIlot Petes, the well-known restaurant that feeds transient airplane pilots and quite a few locals. We’ve been doing this ...
Powered Paragliding New Product Releases
Footflyer.com has news stories about equipment and events in the powered paragliding world. Recent news includes the introduction of a new American designed paramotor by Alex Varv and a new 4-Stroke cart offered by Paratoys of California.
Paul Czarnecki, Planet PPG (12/21/10)
Paul Czarnecki joins us to talk about what will be the last fly-in of 2010 and the first fly-in of 2011. The Christmas Fly-In at Pine Island Airport in Florida offers powered paragliding flying along with easy access to skydiving and LSA Airplane training flights.