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Useful links and items for paramotor pilots everywhere
Links came originally from the
USPPA website but will gravitate towards those I find most useful. For poster graphics, right click and select
"save target as".
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We also appreciate trading links for appropriate content.
Communications
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| Web
Address |
Highlights
of it's contents |
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cep-usa.com |
The best earbuds that work on
any 1/8" jack. |
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GliderCom.com |
Wireless PTT's and other comm
accessories |
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Sport Link Comm |
Custom Communications for
paramotor pilots |
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Footflyer Comm System |
High quality, simple communications
system made to work with the broadest number of radios and helmets. |
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General
Interest Links
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| Web
Address (alphabetically) |
Highlights
of it's contents |
| AeroCorsair.com |
Inventions
and Motor Maintenance Information |
| Aircraft
Spruce |
Propeller
Leading Edge Tape (3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8674) |
| AirHeadCreations.com |
Videos
about Powered Paragliding from Jeff Goin and others. |
AmericanWhitewater.org
(Insurance Info) |
Landowner
insurance Laws by state. Describes what a landowner is liable for when
allowing recreational use of his property. For our purposes, the less
the better...more likely to get permission for use. |
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Aviation Reviews |
Websites related to aviation in
general. |
| ExpandingKnowledge.com |
Information
and tips on paragliding. While the focus is on free flight there is a
wealth of knowledge for pilots whether the paraglider is powered or
unpowered. |
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| LiteTouchFilms.com |
PPG
and PG Videos covering events, Training, Surviving and Enjoying |
| Mark's
Paragliding Pages |
Web
videos, educational articles and pictures. |
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Online
Sectional Charts |
A
source for high-quality sectional charts that you can download. |
| Understanding
Sectional Charts (PDF) |
Definitive source for
everything there is to know about U.S. aviation sectional charts. This is
where I go for answers to questions. |
| ParaglidingUnlimited.com |
Videos,
books,
accessories, etc. |
| Para2000.org |
Information
on nearly every paraglider wing made. |
| ParaFreedom.com |
Information
on repairing carbon props and other things. By Bud Wruck. |
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Paramotor.com.au |
General
information, Mapping of fellow pilots, links |
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PoweredParaglidingSchools.com |
Information about schools and
teaching paramotors |
| SportPilotStore.net |
Information
and Products relating to the Sport Pilot aircraft and pilots. |
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TimKaiser.com |
Tim Kaiser, USPPA Membership
Admin, recounts adventures |
| xcPilot.com |
Weather
maps, airport diagrams (for General Aviation) |
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WingPrimer.html |
Nick
Antanaccio's basic guide to starting powered paragliding: A PPG Primer. |
Parts, Materials
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| Web
Address |
Highlights
of it's contents |
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HappyTerminals.com |
Wire ties
that won't harm your fuel line. |
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MojosGear.com |
Walbro Carburetors WB37c, WB32, Tillotson
Carburetors, and much, much more |
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ParamotorAir.com |
Ron Hogan's site with Walbro rebuild kits,
fuel line, oil, parts for Black Devil motors and much more. |
Weather
Related
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| Web
Address |
Highlights
of it's contents |
| FAA.gov/asos |
FAA
listing of recorded weather telephone numbers around the US. These are
the ASOS and AWOS sites that report current weather. |
| Weather
& Sectional Charts |
Gary Brown
has put together a fantastic combination site for weather AND on-line
sectional charts. |
| WeatherToFly.com |
More than
you ever dreamed to know about weather as it pertains to flying. Many
valuable links from here too. |
| Weather.com
Turbulence |
Very
General Turbulence Plot for Aircraft |
| usAirNet.com
(LaunchCode) |
Launch
weather forecasting tool tailored specifically for hang glider and
paraglider pilots. |
Props
(not including OEM - see your dealer for those)
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| Web
Address |
Highlights
of it's contents |
| JB
Propellers |
Wood
2 and 3-blad PPG props for Simonini 202, Cors-air 172's, Top 80, Snap
100's |
| John
Fetz Propellers |
PPG
Propeller Repair (Wood & Composite) |
| MAH
Blades |
Wood
& Carbon props for Top 80, Snap 100, Sky 100, Simonini MINI 2, Cors-Air
172 |
| MojosGear.com |
Mojos
Gear (Adventure, La Mouette and Cloudbase) |
| OlympicPPG |
PPG
propeller repair (wood & composite) |
| ParaglidingUnlimited.com |
New
Props for Solo 210, Simonini mini2 Plus (wood, composite)
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ParamotorPropeller.com |
New
Props for Solo 210, Simonini mini2 Plus (wood, composite)
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| PowerFin.com |
Ground
Adjustable pitch composite props for most motors |
| PPGProps.com |
Manufacturer
of wood PPG Props for all makes |
| TN-prop.com |
Tennessee
Propellers (La Mouette) |
| SouthernSkies.net |
Carbon
Fiber and wood propellers to fit Fresh Breeze
and others motors |
| UltralightProps.com |
GSC
Systems (Nearly all PPG motors) |
| WhiteHawkPPG.com |
New
PPG Propellers for Black Devil, others |
Accessory Sales
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| Web
Address |
Highlights
of it's contents |
| Aerolight.com |
Flight
suits, Paraglider Harnesses, Accessories |
| Airman
PPG Helmets |
Helmets |
| Air-x.com |
Flight
suits, Paraglider Harnesses, Tow Bridles, Accessories |
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AmericanParagliding.com |
Harnesses, Com
Helmets, Reserves, Helmet Bags, Flight Decks, Books & DVD's |
| BigAirParagliding.com |
Books,
Accessories |
| EpicSessions.com |
T-shirts
for pilots |
| FlyPPG.com |
Communications:
Intercoms & Other aids |
| FlyOhio.com |
NAC
Helmets, Windsocks and Poles, Accessories |
| MojosGear.com |
Web-based
retail of just about everything PG and PPG related. |
| ParaglidingUnlimited.com |
Flight
Suits, boots, 'biners, emergency chutes, harnesses, helmets |
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Paramotor Covers |
Charbroil.com (65" x 41" x 21") The dimensions are well suited to
most paramotors with cages that support up to a 50" prop. Some Home
Depot stores have the exact same cover.
Updated 2009-Jan-26 to include better link, additional source & exact dimensions. |
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PilotShopUSA |
Sells the M101/A dynamic mic
that has proven to work so well with 2-meter (and other) radios. Contact
Stephanie at 800-729-7503. Part number M0201. |
| PowerGlider.biz |
Importer
DiGiFly flight instruments |
| PPGStrobes.com |
Distributor
for PPG strobes |
| PPGTransporters.com |
Distributor
for PPG-tailored car transporters (platforms) |
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Spinners |
Spinners for the Black Devil
and probably others (made for R/C but work). |
| Super
Fly |
Reserves,
Paraglider Harnesses, Accessories |
| TowMeUp.com |
Manufacture
hydraulic Payin/Payout winches, Tow Bridles, Tow line, Glider stuff
sacks, tree rescue kits. Carry other accessories. |
| TxFlySports.com |
Flight
suits and other gear. |
| TowMeUp.com |
Manufacture
hydraulic Payin/Payout winches, Tow Bridles, Tow line, Glider stuff
sacks, tree rescue kits. Carry other accessories. |
| US
Wing Nuts |
Importer
Quest XC flight computer |
SIV
Clinics
(Maneuvers Or Other Specialized Training)
There is no certification
program for these types of training clinics and this list is not an
endorsement either of the school or the merit of maneuvers training. We
do, however, only list schools whose instructors are USPPA or USHGA
certified.
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| Web
Address |
Highlights
of it's contents |
| Extremeair.co.nz |
SIV
Courses (advanced maneuvers recovery course) |
| FlyTorrey.com |
SIV
clinics, about 3 per year |
| O'Conner
Flight School |
SIV
clinics, about 36 per year |
| Super
Fly |
SIV
clinics, about 20 per year (recommended) |
Paramotor & Engine
Repair/Rebuild/Fabrication/Parts
Everything except for motor
parts
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| Web
Address |
Highlights
of it's contents |
|
Complete List |
There is a separate page
dedicated to paramotor & Engine Maintenance |
Paraglider
Inspection & Reserve Repacks
Everything except for motor
parts
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| Web
Address |
Highlights
of it's contents |
| Aeroplanner.com |
Online
Sectional Charts |
| MojosGear |
Paraglider
Wing Inspection & Repair |
| Cloud
9 Soaring Center |
Paraglider
& Harness Inspection & Repair |
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High Energy Sports |
Reserve repacks |
| Paratour.com |
Paraglider
& Harness Inspection & Repair |
| RisingAir.biz |
Paraglider
& Harness Inspection & Repair |
| Superfly
Paragliding |
Paraglider
Wing Inspection & Repair, Reserve repacks |
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Top80Parts |
Motor
parts for Top-80 by Brad Weiss |
| TowMeUp.com |
Aluminum
& Other welding, |
| WillsWing.com |
Paraglider
Wing Inspection & Repair |
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Magazines
Our sport now has a dedicated periodical,
Paramotor Magazine. It is
brilliantly laid out and features the best photography of and by paramotor
pilots. Jeff Goin contributes a column, the U.S. Roundup as well as
periodic features.
UltraFlight magazine continues to
include USPPA's 6 pages per month of PPG content including Jeff Goin's look
at flights gone awry in his Incidents column along with periodic
features.
Printed Matter
This USPPA Poster graphic shows Tim Kaiser flying south of Las Vegas, NM. PPG
Screen Savers
These large format JPEG pictures should be sized to fit your screen
so that it is not unduly cropped. John Fetz and "Bubba"
Peters are flying over Cabezon in New Mexico.
The
lower left shot is 1280 pixels and the lower right version is 1650 pixels
across.
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Cool T-shirts for powered paragliding and
other aviation pursuits. Unique T-shirts for powered paragliding have been hard to come by until
AeroSmack got in the game. They've got a great selection of incredibly
cool designs just for both paragliding and powered paragliding. Even if
you don't do aerobatics, the graphics are outlandish but with class.
The shirts themselves are printed by CafePress who does the USPPA shirts
and logo items. Pictured at left is an example of the graphics and design
used. Other aviation designs are available, too, for the multi-wingual
pilot.
To see the whole selection or order, visit
Aerosmack.com. |
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