The continental paramotor championship has been suspended today following the fatal accident suffered by the Spanish PL1 pilot, Carlos Cotoruelo ('Coto')...
Hi Gang, Someone alerted me to the recent wing performance challenge that Andy McAvin posted, and that my name was eventually brought into the ongoing thread. ...
... the ... these ... stable ... wing ... as ... Hi Britton, Sorry, but you have already responded! "I feel more secure under the GT than any other wing I've...
DOH! You are correct, Bud. But, I did say "at the moment". ;-) Britton ... and ... Too ... MacPara ... like ... flying ... not ... side- ... slow ... was ......
Today I got the news! Its official! Andrw ekstroms wife surprised him with the tattoo of "The FLIGHTJUNKIES ELITE" symbol! Back of the right leg and all!!! No...
Capt. Kurt Here... Wow ...How do i put this one into focus. AND I WONDER IF JEFF GOIN KNOWS ABOUT THIS! I now learned through some of my students, that the...
I am posting this for Jeff Goin, from big list; This was forwarded to me by Rob. R&R was my vision after it became clear there was need for better information...
Looks like a new speed record for level flight in no wind has been set on a Spice 22 being flown 35lbs under placard weight. Congrats Check out the following...
Hey Britton, Can you at least acknowledge if you experienced such a vast difference between your tests. Sounds like the GT's are slow pokes compared to the...
Britton You mentioned "Zen flying". Yesterday morning I flew in air that was like pure virgin silk. It was so smooth that I was flying my trike with hand...
Hi Jerry, Glad you're enjoying that Pasha II. That's the wing I fly with my trike, too. I especially like the responsiveness for such a large wing- reminds...
I have a red over white Swing Mistral 2-24 for sale. Excellent condition. Still crisp. Rated at 143-198 lbs (70-95 kg). Kept in cool and dry place all year...
I have to agree with the doubters on this one. Boyd must be in a mode that measures something other than mph. No way any paraglider can be that fast unless it...
Wing tip vortices and thermals perhaps, may be shaped like a cone eh? I experienced the effect of a wing tip vortice at close proximity to it's origin. I'll...
Data's correct unless "mph" is a new code for kilometers per hour. Do we need yet a third unanswered challenge? Bueller?? Bueller??? I'll back up anything...
Boyd, I`m not trying to get into a pissing contest with you, but I have a simonini fly gold 130 with a 3 blade carbon fiber prop. I fly a revo 26 and with...
Are we talking windspeed or absolute speed? Absolute speed is easily possible over 100 km/h depending on wind strenght. My personal record is 114 km/h Life is...
Are we talking windspeed or absolute speed? Absolute speed is easily possible over 100 km/h depending on wind strenght. My personal record is 114 km/h Life is...
Boyd, You indicate that your flight path was "near ground level, next to the limp windsock." It sounds like you were pretty close to the ground. Especially at...
Britton Not only is the responsiveness of the Pasha II impressive for such a large wing but it pulls up really easy. Blown launches are a thing of the past. ...
Dominic, This is the 4th otr fith post talking about 36mph. Can't you guys read? It's 59.7 mph. For for the Euros, 96 kph or km/h. What part of this don't you...
Are there any alternatives to yahoo groups. This is like using dialup again. Sometimes up to a minute getting from one message to the other. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Well, you got to know when to holdem and know when............ Boyd, Robert, you are the new kings of speed. No contest needed. You win. Even with the Action...
Mike, I get posts sent individually to my email and it is as quick as lightning (I use Gmail - If you wish I can send you an invitation to Gmail) An added...
Send me a good photo and I will post it on the home page here. If you are an instrutor, I can put you in the photo section under instructors around the...
Apco MayDay 20 flat-packed reserve with deployment handle, pack-bag, and V-line bridle: the "Mayday 20" is suggested for pilot+motor weight of up to 350...
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