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By far the most complete and recognized authority on Powered Paragliding"
- Phil Russman

 

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Jeff Goin

 

Powered Paragliding

Everything For and About Humankind's most personal form of flight

Strap on a paramotor and join these amazing people who run into their dreams of flight. But be well educated before leaping aloft—this website is dedicated to that end. Our primary mission is unbiased, helpful information. The PPG Bible is a collaborative effort that takes you from "first sight to first flight" and way, way beyond, helping you aviate confidently in the national airspace system while having a blast along the way. Enjoy the ride!


Anything for the camera. Only Phil Russman could pull this one off--taking on a 200 foot tall sand dune and powering through it. The prop will need some attention but at least he managed to fly it's sand-blasted remains home. Examples of his many incredible escapades can be found on LiteTouchFilms.com.

Our path to freedom gives fine control, spectacular views and practical portability to flight. The sport offers a safe and affordable way into the air but there is a lot to know. Experienced pilots make it look easy and their skill makes it so.

But sword-swallowing looks easy, just shove the thing down your throat, right? You bet there's more than meets the eye! Now, finally, there's the PPG bible, along with Risk & Reward (video) and other information available here can help you survive and prosper at this incredible trip to the skies. Plus, we'll try to keep you entertained in the process. This is, after all, still about fun.

Airspace for Powered ParaglidingPowered Paraglider (Paramotor) Graphic DescriptionGo here for an informative overview of airspace as it applies to ultralight pilots, particularly PPG pilots. Know where class E and G airspace is. That's where we fly.

This image shows all the basic parts of a powered paraglider in an easy-to-see graphical form and has other information for new pilots. There is a huge bunch of info, categorized by book chapters, under Educational.

Meet Powered Paragliding: The Video

Meet Powered Paragliding VideoA fun, fast paced and humorous romp with our sport's most passionate people. Experience the people and their pleasures through the running of a  National PPG Convention. Includes some aerial ballet from other places as well.

Includes a brief preview of Risk & Reward and the "Powered Paragliding Bible." You'll also see the the U.S. Competition circuit explained and watch Eric Dufour turn a record time on the challenging cloverleaf course. This is certainly not a training video but does showcase some examples of the good, the...well, you get the idea.

Why We Fly is an incredible story, with incredible flying, that showcases what compels us aloft. But its also an interesting romp that even non-flyers enjoy. This beautifully rendered documentary, set to a rousing score, will take your breath away.

In the lineup of fun-to-watch paramotor videos, this is tops. Far from being just another bunch of beautiful flying, it is a fun, compelling story. See how Phil Russman wound up stranded on a beach, facing an overnight in his wing while his buddies kicked back aboard the ship, dining on fruit and other tasties.

Flattered & Honored

Thanks so much to the Florida Powered Paragators who caught me completely off guard at the 2007 National Convention. They awarded me the "Above and Beyond Award" for "Dedication to Promoting the Sport of Powered Paragliding." I'm honored, to say the least. Thanks guys!

Master Powered Paragliding

Sept 4, 2009 Work continues on a series of videos that will take a new pilot to the next level of paramotor flying. Master Powered Paragliding is planned as a series of four videos that will concisely and clearly show how to do, then how to practice, maneuvers and techniques to improve pilot skills and handle higher winds.

It will employ a number of camera techniques and diagrams to make it crystal clear how the techniques are done. This isn't a "show-off" production, it's a training tool, with emphasis on clarity. Each 65 minute edition will be carefully narrated and tightly cut with music. We hope to make them entertaining, yes, but above all, effective.

High Def video equipment will be employed along with other tools to improve quality. Steadicam, helmet cam, and a swiveling frame-mount cam will help make for a professional product. Several segments will include multiple cameras to let the viewer see the pilot's actions up close with an inset shot showing how the wing behaves.  Plus, 3-D animation is also being employed in places where it makes the clearest presentation of certain concepts that only animation can pull off. Here are more details and a trailer.

(Temporarily out of stock) Get your World Directory of Free Flight (foot & wheel launched): the planets most complete listing of paramotors and paragliders ever produced. Go Here.

Happy Shipping Jeff

The Powered Paragliding Bible was a two year undertaking. Its second edition took four months and, like the first, involved more than a dozen people and even more sites. The second edition was the second largest project of my life, trailing only the first edition. Seeing the final result is what I imagine a mother feels like after having a baby. Painful, but worth it.

Sept 10, 2008 The good news is that the initial run sold out and we're now well into the second printing. By printing a larger quantity we were able to keep the same retail price in spite of other increases.

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1. Skimp on maintenance at your own peril. Eventually it will catch up!
2. See what could be a better paramotor.
2. Just for the fun of it, hanging out the window of a Boeing 737.

 

The single best thing anyone can do to improve their paramotor's safety is adding this extra cage ring. Adaptable to most existing paramotors, it reduces the likelihood of prop/body contact. Go here for details.

Recent Updates

02/07 PPG Simulator
02/05 Jeff vs the Dust Devil
02/04 Delicious Dune
01/31 Paratoys 2010 (updated)
01/27 Woes Resolved
01/23 Western Fly-In Woes
01/19 Fatal Accident (Corrected)
01/14 Master PPG Update
01/13 Mx Troubleshooting Items
01/06 Comments on Tandems
11/04 Powered Paragliding Insurance

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Observations (more)

by Jeff:

"The more you see the world in black and white, the less accurate is your picture."

"It's not how many hours you have, it's what you've done with the hours you've had."

"Intelligence plays second fiddle to motivation for actually getting things done."

"Regarding people: Leave 'em better than you found 'em."

"I'd much rather live life than watch others live it on television."

"If there's air there, it should be flown in."

"Lift is life, live high."

"Tolerance is the grease of a healthy society."

"Just because a saying is elegant doesn't mean it's true."

"How can you tell when your paramotor is about to quit? When it's running."

"We're not paramotor pilots so much as we're mechanics who occasionally test our work."

and Others:

"If you want to make enemies, try to change something." - Woodrow Wilson

"Take your life into your own hands and what happens? A terrible thing: there's no one to blame." - Erica Jong

"Life is a learning curve, enjoy the climb."
 
- Jeff Goin & Tim Kaiser

"We fly at the pleasure of the people, piss enough of them off and we won't fly anymore."
 
- Jerry Daniele

"I don't believe in pilot error. Every trip, tumble, and bruise was executed by me flawlessly."
 
- Jim Doyle


Remember, If there's air there, it should be flown in!