 | Considering the sport, this will tell you all
about what trade-offs are made and what to avoid. |
| Just getting started, this will prepare you
for training. |
| Setting out on your own, this will help
clarify the vagaries of rotor, micrometeorology, airspace, rules,
field selection, etc. |
| Curious, this answers questions. Many, many
questions about everything from aerodynamics to history. |
| Into photography, this will offer tips that
may save much aggravation about getting good pictures from a PPG. |
| Thinking about competition, this has the
lowdown on what it is, how it's flown and, better yet, what to
practice to get good at it. |
Then this book is for you!
If you have ever wondered about the sport of
powered paragliding, this will answer your questions. Everything from
selecting an instructor to buying gear to learning what to do with it.
It starts out with most basic bits required using
pictures to clarify better then words ever could. There are over a hundred
pictures and diagrams in over 290 pages. It finishes with tips on
mastering techniques required for the finest level of control.
For the curious there is a thorough section on
Understanding the Sport which delves into several areas such as the
unusual aerodynamics of a craft on a swing.
Many practical tips for setting up gear are
included. How to tie brake-line knots, how to set up a motor harness and
how best to adjust it for preventing potentially deadly torque turns.
These are just of few of the many useful pieces that can enhance your
understanding of the sport or possibly save your life.
Complete coverage of the regulations and airspace
includes the charts and material that make easy work of USPPA's
PPG3/Instructor Written test. This is practical information for the
adventurous pilot who sets out for parts unknown - how to get what you
need from sectional charts without bogging down in unnecessary detail.
Many, many diagrams help make sense of
complicated concepts and introduce some new ones. From the parts of the
paramotor to Aerodynamics, our sport is explained in concise ways that
encourage understanding. A real effort is made to avoid wordiness while
keeping it interesting.
Clear up confusion on obtaining weather including
detailed descriptions of using the Flight Service Stations. A resource
section lists useful places to go for this info too.
After getting the basics down, learn how to fly
into a controlled airport and what you need to pull it off. Sample
conversations with Air Traffic Control are included.
Some eye-popping photos help the enjoyment and
make it a great way to show others the sport.
