by Jeff Goin | May 16, 2009 | Reviews: Paragliders
The Plasma 22 (flat size) is among a new breed in high performance reflex technology. It mates an efficient, high aspect ratio wing with a full reflex profile. Similar wings in this class are the Paramania Fusion and Ozone Viper although the Viper has less reflex but...
by Jeff Goin | May 10, 2009 | Reviews: Paragliders
The Axis Venus is a high performance glider intended for those wanting maximum efficiency. It delivered nicely in that category. My time with this glider was only one day, with only had a few flights in November, 2009. It was the small size, 23 sq meters and I flew it...
by Jeff Goin | May 2, 2009 | 20: Competition, Log: Enterprise
Eric Dufour offers competition tools Is there no end to what can be learned in this sport? After nearly ten years I continue to enjoy learning new things. Both Michel Carnet, 7-times English national champion, and Eric Dufour, three-time U.S. champion are putting on...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 1, 2009 | 08: the Law, 09: Airspace
Can’t we all just get along? Of course not, but we oughtta try. There is no law that says you can’t fly over tribal lands. We can’t trespass but court cases have well-established federal control over all airspace which, naturally, includes us...
by Jeff Goin | Mar 21, 2009 | Political
This article was interesting in how it shows the mechanism for what we now call “printing money.” Some people think that money comes from presses. It doesn’t, but sadly, the effect is still the same. From an article by Jon Hilsenrath, Wisetrader.com....
