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Powered Paragliding Bible

Chapter 5: The Flight

Jan 15, 2007 | Section I | See other PPG Bible Additions

Time to fly.

That first flight will certainly be memorable one. But for the properly prepared student it will be a good memory. Otherwise it could be a disaster.

There are several important things that a new pilot should know both in his and by automatic reaction. Aviators who teach others to become aviators long ago realized the importance of rehearsal so the necessary reactions to a few possible diversions from the norm happen with little thought. A good instructor will make sure his charges are so equipped.

See also Handling Paraglider Collapses.

Brian Thivierge caught a no-power forward and includes in it this GIF. Although this is generally a bit more difficult than powered forwards, it has some benefit, especially with flexible caged machines.

This animated GIF shows consecutive frames of a forward launch.

 


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