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Powered Paragliding BibleThis is a comprehensive manual for those who are starting a course in powered paragliding or those wanting to see what they're getting into. It covers everything from buying to flying and then mastering the sport. It also has easy-to-understand coverage is provided on law and airspace specifically for the paramotor pilot.
New pilots will appreciate the many illustrations that show or refresh some of the minutia involved in the sport. If a picture is worth a thousand words, than this book's value is well beyond it's 320 colorful pages.
Advanced techniques, including what to expect at SIV clinics, precision flying and competition are covered by 2004 U.S. National Champion Jeff Goin. More than anything the book clearly presents what pilots can practice to excel and how to know when they've learned it.
Paramotoring is the ultimate form of personal powered flight. This is the aviation sport for everyone with a tight budget but a thirst to fly. A paramotor outfit doesn't demand airfields and hangars. It will fit in the owner's car and can be flown from small fields. This book is a broad introduction to all aspects of this young sport. From inflating the wing to understanding an aviation chart, it deals step-by step will all the skills and knowledge needed to fly safely and confidently. A must-read for anyone interested in the powered paragliders.
8 1/2 x 11 inches
150+ color photographs or graphics
Paperback
The book is available from Sport Aviation Pubications for $39.95
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Starting Powered Paragliding - $36.95 (44 min.)A perfect introduction to the lightest form of human powered aviation. It shows what to expect when you're learning this exciting new sport: first lessons, simulator practice, ground handling, first solo flight, equipment concerns, power pack management. Expert pilots also demonstrate more advanced techniques. Animated sequences help illustrate important concepts. Beautiful footage will make this a video you want to show to your friends.
The Art of Paragliding - $34.95This is the standard paragliding manual around the world. It presents a detailed step-by-step training method with the latest techniques and follows the USHPA training program. Whether you are new to paragliding or wish to take a refresher course to polish your skills, this book is sure to provide a goldmine of information.
The Art of Paragliding has been revised and It Includes the following topics:
8 1/2 x 11 format, 374 pages, 248 illustrations, 86 photos, four-color cover
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Understanding the Sky - $24.95This book is a store of knowledge from 20 years of flying sport aircraft. If you've ever wondered why the air behaves as it does, this book is for you. The greatest emphasis is on small-scale effects--exactly where we fly. Details are provided on everything from turbulence to thunderstorms. The chapters on lift sources and flying efficiency alone are worth the price of this book. Understanding the Sky is your key to complete comfort in the air.
6 x 9 format, 200 pages, 140 illustrations, 33 photos, four-color cover
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