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The PPG Bible
By Jeff Goin |
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320 pages, color
$39.95 (Wt: 2 Lbs.)
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Understanding the
Sky |
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Gives the layman a working knowledge
of the weather, essential for the Ultralight pilot.
We recommend this
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Powered Paragliding |
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This excellent 352 pages manual, with lots of
pictures and many graphics, covers the basic aerodynamics,
meteorology and flying techniques for powered paragliding. It
depicts all the current different kinds and systems as well as the
necessary information about the engines.
This book includes also the sports and
aeronautical norms and regulations.
We recommend this
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By Jose Ortega, Ramon Morillas and Mario
Arque |
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Click here to order at Aerolight USA
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Paramotoring from the
ground up |
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This book is a road introduction to all
aspects of paramotoring. From inflating the wing to understanding an
aviation chart, it deals step-by-step with all the skills and
knowledge needed to fly safely.
190
pages $30.95 US |
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Order at poweredparaglider.com
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Solo Engine |
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This 91 pages manual, with pictures and
graphics, written by a pilot and devoted user of the Solo engine,
describes its features stripdown, functioning, trouble shooting,
repairs and maintenance, making it a most practical guide for all
powered paraglider pilots and those using auxiliary engines for free
flying. 91 pages
We recommend this
book.
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Powered Paragliding Pilot
Training Manual
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It is a handbook for anyone
interested in foot launched powered paragliding.
It covers theory
of flight, normal and emergency procedures and many more subjects.
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By Andre S. Rossin-Arthiat |
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Auslander Publishing
3395 Paul-Contant
Montreal, Quebec, H4K2H5, Canada $23.95
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MAGAZINES |
UltraFlight Magazine
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For Ultralight and light aircraft
pilots, including PPG pilots. Editorial content is directed at promoting the industry,
emphasizing safety, advances in technology, and regulatory issues
that affect the Ultralight communit
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Some articles on the Ultraflight
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Leisure Aviation |
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200 page reference book with photos,
technical data, of more than a thousand flying machines. Background
information, and complete addresses of all manufacturers of trikes,
Three axe microlights and ultralights, ul helicopters, kits,
paramotors, hang gliders, paragliders and auxiliary power units.
This directory appears once a year,
middle June. $18.50 US |
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American distributor:
Jim Byers: JByers468@aol.com ,phone: (727) 894-4636 |
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Aero Connections |
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Supports all types
of Ultralight aircraft including fixed wing, trike, powered
paragliders,
powered parachutes, soar planes, and rotocraft. It is available
every month and is also on the news stands. |
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Some articles on the Aero Connections |
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ParaStars 2004 DVD |
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This fun 60 minute network quality documentary
takes you on a road trip across America into the
heart of the PPG experience, the Parastars Convention.
A great journey into the fastest growing form of
sport aviation ever.
- Learn how fast, how far, how easy
- Introduction to launching
- Competition demonstrations
- 7 spectacular flying sites
- Guinness world record attempt
- Soaring without the motor
$34.95
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Available at
www.litetouchfilms.com
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VIDEOS
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Starting powered paragliding -
Freedom to fly |
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This video from
Paul Hamilton was created to
introduce a person to paramotor flying fundamentals and how
modern technologies plus enhanced training techniques have made
learning to fly easier than ever before. It shows what to
expect in a modern training program.
It is entertaining - with
stunning visuals and a great stereo sound track. It will
answer many of the questions a person has about learning to fly
a paramotor.
The video inspiring imagery was filmed in New
Mexico, Florida, Canada, France and Italy.
It begins with an
introduction to modern paramotors, foot launching, taking off on
wheels, and safety concepts. |
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Testimonials from pilots and
instructors effectively communicate the "freedom to fly"
feeling and how flying paramotor can satisfy everyone's dreams of
flight.
Beginner pilot basics are
covered with animation to illustrate power settings and how the
glider reacts, as well as the basic flight pattern for paramotor.
Important safety aspects are touched upon and recommended for intermediate
pilot studies, as are weather data and pilot judgment.
Wing
and motor pack fundamentals are explained to provide an
understanding the different options for equipment.
Many industry leaders participated in
the production, including Eric Dufour from Paratour.
Available in PAL and NTSC
versions.
$36.95
US, plus $4.00
shipping USA / Canada / Mexico and $10.00 shipping all other countries
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Ocotillo Wells Fly-in
2002
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In 2002, the Ocotillo Wells
fly-in was on its second edition and over 90
pilots coming from all over United States and from
Canada, England and Scotland, registered at this
fly-in in the desert, which is one of the very
nice PPG event we participated to.
During the gathering, we saw
Nicole Muraro and Jeff Salyer, from The
Hook Productions, filming everything all over
the place. They have edited the official
video of the Ocotillo Wells fly-in 2002.
37 minutes
NTSC and PAL VHS
Price: $24.95 US, plus
shipping handling
www.TheHookProductions.com
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Our report with pictures on this event |
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Weather to Fly
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It is a much needed instructional video
on meteorology and an overall view packed with useful details
and includes great cloud footage.
Dixon White, Master pilot and USHGA examiner, takes you through a simple step-by-step process that
is easy to follow.
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You learn about regional and local influences
on weather in a straight-forward presentation. PAL and NTSC versions.
Also available in Interactive CD-ROM
Copyright 1999 Paul Hamilton
Hi-Fi Stereo
TRT 50 min. $39.95 US
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The 28th Albuquerque International
Balloon Fiesta & First Annual Powered Paraglider/Parachute
Fly-in 1999 |
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See what really made this first annual
powered paraglider/parachute fly-in, at the 28th Annual Kodak
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta... Take-off.
As a paramotor pilot and someone who
happens to be a video producer, Bill Werntz made sure he was
there. He has produced a video that takes you behind the scenes
with candid interviews and up close and personal shots of the many colorful pilots who made flying paramotor
in the 28th Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, in
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, a reality, not soon forgotten.
Visionary Productions
Ltd.
P.O. Box 1731, Edgewood,
New Mexico, 87015, USA
Office: (505) 281-8981,
Fax : (505) 281-4841
Cell. : (505)
610- 3021
Contact : Bill Werntz: werntz777@aol.com
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* Eric Dufour participated at this
fly-in.
Our report with pictures |
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