by Jeff Goin | Jun 5, 2019 | Accident Reports
A recent fatality in South Florida appears to have been structural failure. According to the accident report on USPPA.org all indications point to a riser failure. One riser broke and the pilot plummeted to his death. A reserve was tossed but not in time to open. So...
by Jeff Goin | May 22, 2019 | 06: Adding Wheels
After getting my tandem wheel launch rating in Feb, 2019, I’m looking for a rig. My primary goal is introducing prospective pilots to paramotoring, or to show interested pilots the finer points of control–both how much is there and then how to use it....
by Jeff Goin | May 22, 2019 | Reviews: Carts, Reviews: Paramotors
At the Bad Apples fly-in I got to try London Ivey’s tandem trike. I flew it solo on a 16 m² Doberman. THAT was fast, but the flight did give me an idea about how the trike. There’s a lot to like. Its Bullmax 250 was powerful enough to give me decent climb...
by Jeff Goin | May 22, 2019 | 31: Traveling with Gear
This was at our hotel during the Bad Apples fly-in. It’s clever, well-implemented and seemed worthy of sharing. Of course it requires welding and steel cutting but capable humans without those abilities may be able to come up with clever substitutes. One caution...
by Jeff Goin | May 21, 2019 | Events
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to launch from a putting green? This fly-in is your answer. Owner Mac Hodges made his mark in Radio Controlville with one of the world’s largest hobby shops and flight parks. As one R/Cer put it, where else could you...
