Powered Paragliding Bible
Chapter
28: Accessories
Jan 15, 2007 |
Section V: Choosing Gear | See other
PPG Bible Additions
The basic accessories are
covered in Chapter 2. This chapter fills in the blanks enough to allow for
an informed buying choice. A lot can be attached, carried or used in
conjunction with our craft but some things add more risk than utility,
either by adding distraction or by yearning for the propeller. Remember,
anything that can go through the prop, will go through the
prop. Add carefully.
A reserve parachute
is a safety accessory, like a helmet, that can save
your life. It also adds a minute amount of risk from accidental deployment
and increases your rig's weight. The additional material
here will help you make an informed choice.
Other accessories, especially
those developed since the book's publication date, will be covered in more
detail. Some items, specifically made for
powered paragliding, weren't available when the first PPG Bible was
published, but are covered thoroughly in The PPG BibleČ. New material
that comes out later will be included here.
Communications
This is an important category
and we've done some research. Enough information has been gleaned to put
together reliable gear that can be either purchased here or pieced
together yourself using the equipment recommended
here.
Emergency Locating Device
 For
pilots who do cross country flying, especially in areas remote enough
not to have cell phone coverage, there is a device that could prove
life-saving. The Spot Satellite Personal Tracker can send a message to
any phone number from almost anywhere in the world.
Since it relies only on Satellites, the reliability is quite high. It
continuously monitors your GPS position and will send that information
along with any emergency contact request.
There may be other places to buy the unit, but we've been told about
Cabela's
Outdoor Outfitter. |
