by Jeff Goin | Apr 14, 2010 | 20: Competition, Log: Enterprise
I’ve proposed a slight change to the scoring method employed by the FAI. Their scoring is based on running lots of tasks many times. The winner of each task is awarded a huge benefit which can double his score. But in this event, where the task is one of only 4,...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 8, 2010 | Reviews
These are reviews from a pilot’s perspective. They are not certification tests since I don’t do any significant SIV-type maneuvers with them. I try hard to be unbiased and do NOT accept sponsorships or other remuneration for reviews or put advertisements...
by Jeff Goin | Mar 18, 2010 | Mx: Motor, Mx: Troubleshooting
The best thing to do if you suspect a carburetor problem is replace the carb with new. That way you can rule out the carb as a problem right away. Then, if you want to fix your carb, put it back on and start troubleshooting–at least now you know it’s the...
by Jeff Goin | Mar 7, 2010 | Reviews: Electric Paramotors
2019 Note: This unit is no longer under development at least by this name. They’re not allowed to fly paramotors in Switzerland. And now that I’ve been there, it’s almost (not quite, but almost) understandable. A noisy motor would reverberate through...
by Jeff Goin | Mar 6, 2010 | Reviews: Electric Paramotors
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,...
