2007 Powered Paragliding News

Cold Weather Gear Dec 18, 2007 Jeff Shriner of Shri-Brova Productions lives and flies in the cold. He’s now making life better for cold weather fliers by selling  Gerbing’s line of heated attire. For gloves, he has found that the Snow style works better...

Tribute to Bob High

Longtime light flyer and supporter passes I was saddened to hear of Bob High’s passing.  The last time I saw Bob was when I snapped these pictures as he took his quicksilver aloft. Bob High Quicksilver taxiing Bob High putting helmet on Bob High airborne in his...

The Warrantee Affair: Hell on Screen

I was rolling on the floor with Paul Anthem’s latest video creation (see below). If only warranties could be this permissive. Yes, a computer was harmed in the making of the video. And harmed is an understatement—you’ll see what I mean. Feb 27, 2007  Every...

Search and Rescue (SAR) with Paramotor

Ed Poccia and the Route 66 Flyers of Albuquerque gained lots of experience and acceptance at helping with search and rescue. By joining with authorities there, they added a lot of capability while fostering a valuable relationship with the community. Ed has offered to...

Paraglider Certification: DULV

Here is some clarification on DULV paraglider testing. Thanks to Pons Lars of Swing and German pilot Stefan Obenauer. First, tests are flown using a paramotor as opposed to free flight without a motor. They are flown at the wing makers listed maximum take-off weight...