by Jeff Goin | Apr 14, 2019 | Accident Reports
Being committed has limits A dozen little variables affect e ach launch decision. Some are settled when we plop our wing down and lay it out. Others get processed quickly and almost automatically during the precarious initial inflation until the wing is overhead and...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 14, 2019 | 19: Risk & Safety, 26: The Wing
I love small wings and it’s tempting to keep going smaller but know the risks and tradeoffs. I’ve flown an 11 meter wing which was, not surprisingly, remarkably responsive. What happens after a motor failure? If it happens just after takeoff, you’ll...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 14, 2019 | 22: Aerodynamics, 26: The Wing
Given the same wing size, heavier pilots go faster, how much faster? We all know that more weight means more speed but how much? My wing reviews are obviously done with my 150 pound self so I’m unable to see what happens at real high wing loadings since they...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 14, 2019 | 19: Risk & Safety, 22: Aerodynamics
Does it take more power to fly downwind? Of course not! Your wing doesn’t care which way the air is moving. Or does it? You can verify that wind makes no difference by going up high on a windy day and doing a level 360. It’s the same power required all the...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 14, 2019 | 22: Aerodynamics, 26: The Wing
Differences between reflex paragliders and “regular” paragliders | See also Origins & Understanding of Reflex Gliders There are some basic differences between reflex and “regular” paragliders that revolve around their airfoil shape (right)...
