by Jeff Goin | Mar 3, 2021 | 26: The Wing, Educational
See also Paraglider Certification | Why for Paramotoring? | Paramotor Certification DGAC (Direction Generale de l’Aviation Civile) is the French FAA. They don’t actually certify ultralights, but rather require manufacturers attest that their wing behaves...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 30, 2019 | 26: The Wing
See also: Paraglider Certification This may help understand what led up to creation of the short-lived DMSV. In 2008 Paramania wanted to get their gliders certified for sale in Germany. The main certification body said they must be certified as regular paragliders...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 29, 2019 | 26: The Wing
See also DGAC | DMSV | Why Use Certified Wings For Paramotor We recommend new pilots fly certified gliders since they’re not equipped to be test pilots. Even though the motor may change a wing’s handling, and certification is not done with a motor,...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 19, 2019 | 26: The Wing, Reviews: Paragliders
More than any other purchase, you should consult with a qualified instructor about a wing. It is probably your most important decision, right behind picking a good instructor. Also, there is a very good reason for choosing a beginner glider, it’s safer! The...
by Jeff Goin | Sep 14, 2007 | 26: The Wing
Here is some clarification on DULV paraglider testing. Thanks to Pons Lars of Swing and German pilot Stefan Obenauer. First, tests are flown using a paramotor as opposed to free flight without a motor. They are flown at the wing makers listed maximum take-off weight...
