by Jeff Goin | Apr 29, 2019 | 19: Risk & Safety
Notes from users, observers and/or manufacturers about potentially unsafe conditions Paramotors, wings, harnesses, risers, helmets and other gear are subject to failure. This section is an effort to share knowledge of known maladies that could impair flight safety....
by Jeff Goin | Apr 28, 2019 | Airline Safety
In so many ways humans behave predictably. If you respond to a stimulus often enough, the response becomes automatic and the relationship very powerful. We’ve all heard of Pavlov’s famous dog which exemplifies the principle (actually, it goes a bit...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 28, 2019 | 27: The Motor Unit
These guys have been quietly building an electric machine for the past four years–work that has paid off by creating a salable drive train that can be used by other makers. After seeing pictures, I inquired with the usual questions and the lead developer,...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 28, 2019 | 08: the Law
Sometimes our government lets us down | About Congested Areas see 2009 July 25 Confidence Restored in FAA see 2010 July 13: Problem moved Flight Service District Offices are where the day-to-day FAA operations are conducted. If you run afoul of aviation law,...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 28, 2019 | Mx: Motor
This is, unfortunately, a lot of work. You’ll need a drill, 1/8″ drill bit (for the rivets), a rivet gun, rivets, rubber bands (to hold the starter pawls) and nerves of steal. OK, copper nerves may work but you’ll still need that rivet gun. Thanks to...
