by Jeff Goin | Jun 11, 2020 | 31: Traveling with Gear
The ability to shipping or travel with a paramotor is one if it’s greatest assets. But there are dark corners. Traveling by Airline Airline travel with paramotors is fraught with risk. Traveling by Car This is where the craft shines most brightly. There are lots...
by Jeff Goin | May 29, 2020 | 08: the Law, 09: Airspace, 28: Accessories, Instruments
See also: ADS-B Test | ADS-B Out Overview | ADS-B Equipment Status Collision avoidance would sure be nice to have, especially for those of us who fly in airplane-infested skies like near airports. It’s our obligation as FAR 103 pilots to avoid other traffic but...
by Jeff Goin | May 25, 2020 | 08: the Law, 32: Photography
Drones rock for capturing stills and video of paramotors, but laws have been enacted to limit their use and require certification. Interestingly, it takes more FAA involvement to fly a drone (unmanned aerial system or USA) than an ultralight. In the U.S., if your...
by Jeff Goin | May 24, 2020 | 32: Photography
Dana Denny may have the best Chase Cam pictures ever. They come from putting well-designed gear to its best use. One of his shots adorns PPG Bible 6 Chapter 32 on Photography. He was kind enough to provide information on what was involved in the process which is shown...
by Jeff Goin | May 21, 2020 | 07: Weather Basics, 08: the Law
Flying ultralights is quite permissive in the U.S. There is no list of approved medications for ultralights (us paramotorists) and no medical certification is required, even for tandem training. FAR 103 doesn’t mention fitness for flight at all, expecting that...
