by Jeff Goin | Jul 10, 2012 | Reviews: Paramotors
Rick Hunts, creator of the Renegade, is better known for creating (and still manufactures) Flowbee hair cutters. But after becoming a paramotor pilot he applied his intimate knowledge of plastics and production to create an inexpensive, yet quality paramotor. I was a...
by Jeff Goin | May 16, 2012 | 20: Competition
This pylon race was cancelled to a serious accident and the risk to pilots, spectators, and the Beach Blast Event. This year’s competition was to be on the beach using pylons where one pilot at a time flies the course while being timed. John Black has gotten the...
by Jeff Goin | May 13, 2012 | Accident Reports
Michael Mixer’s 2012 Recon Collapse during competition This one was a surprise to us. Conditions were good, the pilot competent, and his flying wasn’t overly aggressive. During the second run of the 2012 U.S. Pylon qualifier, Michael Mixer was making good...
by Jeff Goin | May 11, 2012 | Reviews: Paramotors
Fresh Breeze continues to innovation, in this case through updates to their Sportix line. This model has the Pollini Thor 100 engine with an integrated clutch and gearbox. This unit has been reviewed before but they have tweaked the design. My flight was at Beach...
by Jeff Goin | May 10, 2012 | 18: Advanced Maneuvers, 19: Risk & Safety, 22: Aerodynamics, 26: The Wing, Accident Reports
A Skilled Pilot Piles In, What Can We Learn For more on wings, see Chapter 26: Choosing A Wing | and Overview of Reflex Wings | Pylon Race Collapse Accident All wings are more dangerous with the speedbar fully engaged. Reflex wings, however, are only dangerous in that...
