by Jeff Goin | Apr 30, 2020 | Accident Reports
This poor fellow was alive when they got a rope to him, but the paramotor likely progressively soaked up water, the tubes filled, and he couldn’t get out of the harness and/or lines that were wrapping around him. He had the rope. He was HOLDING the rope but got...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 30, 2020 | 07: Weather Basics, 13: Flying Cross Country, 28: Accessories, Instruments
Here are some paramotor/ultralight apps and websites for weather, flight briefing, NOTAMS, flight planning, and inflight use. Weather In the U.S. you can use your phone (requires dialing, remember?) to call Flight Service (800-WxBrief, 800-992-7433). Instructions to...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 30, 2020 | 07: Weather Basics, 09: Airspace
Flight Service Stations (FSS) are funded for pilots by the FAA, might as well use ’em. Here is a quick guide. You do need to use the phone part of your device to call–you know, using the dialer and voice. The number is 1-800-WX-BRIEF (U.S. only) or...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 29, 2020 | 01 Training
Towing is valuable for training, especially in areas without hills, but carries extreme risk if not done properly. Here are some tips on what to look for in a towing operation. Solo tow operators are common, but even they acknowledge that the safest arrangement is for...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 22, 2020 | Mx: Motor
This can be quite the rabbit hole. For starters, two-stroke oil is like religion: people believe their particular oil is the best because, well, either they’ve been told or they’ve been using that oil and their engine hasn’t seized. Thankfully, there...
