by Jeff Goin | May 22, 2019 | 06: Adding Wheels
After getting my tandem wheel launch rating in Feb, 2019, I’m looking for a rig. My primary goal is introducing prospective pilots to paramotoring, or to show interested pilots the finer points of control–both how much is there and then how to use it....
by Jeff Goin | May 12, 2019 | 06: Adding Wheels
When a non-flying mishap put Brandon Oberlin’s feet out of commission, he needed temporary wheels but didn’t want to spend a lot of money. He didn’t. He also didn’t want to take the wheels with him so he would only use the wheels for launch....
by Jeff Goin | May 4, 2019 | 06: Adding Wheels
Wheels are great for conquering the still-air launch blues, but what about once you’re airborne? They don’t do much good there and, for some, get in the way. So Jack Woods decided to do something about it. We don’t have the details but it’s...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 20, 2019 | 06: Adding Wheels, 36: Instructors & Tandem
After the long process of obtaining an FAA tandem training exemption for USPPA, it seemed appropriate for me become a tandem footlaunch instructor myself. See also: My Perfect Tandem Cart | Cart Reviews The first clinic was with our sport’s most prolific, and...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 20, 2019 | 06: Adding Wheels, 08: the Law, 36: Instructors & Tandem
Can we legally do wheel launched tandems using the USPPA Exemption? | Exemptions & Sport Pilot Yes! As of November 2018, the limitation for footlaunch was removed. The text below is retained to remember the history of it. Here is the 2018 USPPA 9751 exemption...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 17, 2019 | 06: Adding Wheels, 08: the Law, 36: Instructors & Tandem
Chapter 6 on flying with wheels, Tandem Setup | More on: Exemption For Wheels, Too? As of Sept. 2008, the USPPA has a new tandem exemption for training with Foot Launch tandems. As of Nov 2018 they also have one allowing for wheeled tandems. I applied for this in...
by Jeff Goin | May 4, 2013 | 06: Adding Wheels
Updated 2013-May-4 Suggestions Powered Paraglider Trike/Quad (Cart) | See A Better Paramotor After watching wheels take off, literally and figuratively, I’ve noticed some areas of strength and weakness with some potential for improvement. None of this is new,...
by Jeff Goin | Jun 27, 2007 | 06: Adding Wheels, 28: Accessories
In 2007 I tripled my experience with trikes. The picture at right shows my first foray into high powered PPG trikes, flying Jim Doyle’s Hirth powered behemoth down the runway while keeping the nosewheel aloft. It was flown under a Sting 250 paraglider. What...
by Jeff Goin | Jan 4, 2007 | 06: Adding Wheels
Airgate trike made to accept their articulating hybrid hangpoint paramotor. Scarab PPG Wheeled Craft from Russia Chad Bastian inflating on a trike at the Salton Sea What flavors we have to choose from! I’ve flown most types of wheeled craft but not this one,...
