by Jeff Goin | May 1, 2019 | Entertainment
Here are images just for the hell of it. Noncommercial use is OK, otherwise please ask permission via email at contact. Graphic Illustration Paramotor...
by Jeff Goin | May 1, 2019 | 19: Risk & Safety
“I’ve been in the water several times, it’s not so bad” is like saying “I played Russian Roulette several times, it wasn’t that bad.” The reality is that going into the water, even shallow water, without automatic flotation...
by Jeff Goin | May 1, 2019 | Propeller Safety
Passive starting safety for paramotor pilots, thanks to Randy Bridge It’s inspiring to see pilots making this sport safer while realizing that choices will be made. Such was the case of Randy Bridge who implemented an idea that will work with essentially any...
by Jeff Goin | May 1, 2019 | 28: Accessories, Propeller Safety
Pap has a cool idea for their clutched machines. It was probably made to prevent the prop from free spinning during transport, but it can also provide some protection during start. Just like the “Rope Trick,” leave the prop cover on while starting. If the...
by Jeff Goin | May 1, 2019 | Propeller Safety
This is a variation of the original “Prop Stopper” by Francesco DeSantis. Hands, limbs, and heads get mutilated at an depressing rate and experienced pilots seem to be the most at risk, probably because of complacency. Clutched machines are no safer than...