by Jeff Goin | Oct 31, 2020 | 09: Airspace, 10: Flying Anywhere, Recent
How we Know This is True Understanding Class E surface area can be a pain. And is somewhat controversial. The link above handles the controversy part. Above is a control tower airport (DBQ) and its D in dashed blue lines. X’s show what’s off-limits without...
by Jeff Goin | Oct 28, 2020 | Electric Paramotor, Recent
I recently got a question about the state of ePPG. Why don’t we see more electric paramotors? As a big fan of the breed, I’m rooting for its success, but am also a realist. Go to a gathering and you’ll find very few, if any, electric paramotors. Why?...
by Jeff Goin | Oct 28, 2020 | Log: Life
Nobody knows this place is here which we like. The idea is to make it so the only people who WANT to know, are because they’re interested in paramotors and airplanes! A new website is up: FlandersAirport.wordpress.com.
by Jeff Goin | Oct 23, 2020 | 08: the Law, Recent
Related: Who Owns the Air | Pilot Gets Criminal Violation for Flying OVER Park | Arrested Pilot: Law Enforcement Run Amok A Maricopa county judge completely missed the mark and convicted paramotor pilot Taylor Siljander of violating a county park rule. Taylor, a PHX...
by Jeff Goin | Oct 22, 2020 | 08: the Law, 10: Flying Anywhere, Recent
I get emails. This one concerned flying under power lines or bridges, so I’ll offer up my pair of pennies. There are two common questions: Is it legal? And is it safe? As usual, it depends. One thing: if it looks dangerous to you, it is! Does that opening, in...
