by Jeff Goin | Apr 17, 2019 | 12: Maintenance, 27: The Motor Unit
Getting the most from gas station pumps With fuel prices high, Shane Banquer, a helicopter pilot who has been in the petroleum industry for 31 years, offered some tricks on how to get more of your money’s worth for every gallon. Thanks to Eric Dufour for sharing...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 17, 2019 | Critical Thinking, Political
Improving the world in thoughtful ways Here’s a simple test to see if you are indeed a critical thinker. Can you answer “yes” to the following questions: 1. First and foremost are you willing to change your mind if presented with better evidence? 2....
by Jeff Goin | Apr 17, 2019 | 02 Gearing Up, About
Frequently Asked Questions about paramotor flying Click here on Educational for much more Ten minutes after putting your car in park, everything is ready. It’s just you perfect air, at the perfect place, ready to fly. Lay it out, ready yourself, throttle up, and...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 17, 2019 | About, Entertainment
So you want to fly, not ride in a tube? You want to be free, not tethered to an airport? You want to control, not be a passenger. You want to really fly! From sandy beaches to desert reaches, this craft can take you places never imagined, places whose beauty only...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 17, 2019 | 22: Aerodynamics, 26: The Wing
Wing Loading See also Surviving Training: Beginner Wing, Weight & Speed, Flying Large Wings, Flying Small Wings, Risk of Small Wings Wing loading is a key metric for many reasons. It is how much weight is carried per square meter of wing. By convention, it’s...
