Terminology
A handy reference for communicating turbulence is the
Bump Scale.
A handy reference for
hand positions is shown below. Articles here and in the book use them. Notice that the forearm does not exceed vertical until going beyond
position/pressure 4.
Low hook-in machines may have lower relative positions
with commensurately less brake travel but will still have plenty authority.
Info
Organization
The Powered Paragliding Bible is laid out
in Sections, as shown below. So, too, is this web resource.
PPG Bible Table of Contents,
Section I: First Flight
What you can expect when first getting into the sport.
A quick overview of the gear, what to look for in schools and then exactly
what you need to know for that first flight.
Section II: Spreading Your Wings
Once you set out on your own, this knowledge will help
keep you safe and welcome in the national airspace system. Plus it helps
expand into other areas such as formation flying, cross country and, most
importantly, maintaining your gear.
Section III: Mastering The Sport
Many pilots like to advance beyond basic flying
around. Section III helps while pointing the various risks that you face.
You'll also learn about competition and free flight. It's
especially useful for those transitioning from free flight to motors.
Section IV: Theory & Understanding
You'll fly even without understanding
aerodynamics but it helps. Same goes for the more thorough treatment of
weather and motor dynamics. The history chapter is just plain interesting.
Section V: Choosing Gear
After learning to fly, pilots frequently
sometimes want to buy different gear. These chapters help make informed
decisions, including what to buy for home building.
Section VI: Getting the Most Out of PPG
The uses can be surprising! Also help preserve the sport by
flying in a manner that won't draw too much attention. You have to konw when
to show off and when not to show off.
The last two chapters of the book exist only on
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