by Jeff Goin | Apr 18, 2020 | 12: Maintenance, Mx: Motor, Mx: Troubleshooting
Walbro WG8 Carb used on nearly all 80cc paramotor engines out there and others I’ve had this problem many times, even on brand new carbs. You blow in the tank vent tube while pressing the needle release (for priming), and fuel doesn’t flow. What the suck?...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 17, 2020 | Entertainment
Yup, COVID-19 almost killed my laptop. It’s a bit convoluted, but here goes. As most know, I fly airliners for my day job, and during the great COVID-induced airline drawdown of 2020, I’m doing a lot of “deadheading,” riding in the back to my...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 2, 2020 | For Sale, Log: Enterprise, Recent
Update: Sold! A new chapter for at least a while. We’re selling “Enterprise C”, and have created a description (with some nostalgia) video. I know, I probably shouldn’t have included the kiting a paraglider on it (see video), but it’s a...
by Jeff Goin | Mar 2, 2020 | 08: the Law
In early May 2012, a wing suited “BASE” jumper died after leaping from a tandem paramotor. His parachute never opened (we think our sport is unforgiving). It’s a calamity for the jumper, his family, and the paramotor pilot who was, no doubt, a...
by Jeff Goin | Dec 3, 2019 | 01 Training
This was introduced in PPG Bible edition 6, but here is the latest advice on before-training exercise. Thanks to Andrew Polidano, Australia, Chief Flight Instructor These flexibility and strength exercises will help prepare for foot launch training. Shoulders get sore...
