Powered Paragliding Bible 6: The Ultimate Paramotor Manual and Reference

Powered Paragliding Bible 6: The Ultimate Paramotor Manual and Reference by Jeff Goin. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780977096640.

PPG Bible 6 is a clear, CONCISE, and professionally-illustrated guide for anyone aspiring to become an ACCOMPLISHED paramotor pilot, either footlaunch or on wheels. While comprehensive, it presents information in digestible chunks, making success more likely and more enjoyable. It is our most significant update to Paramotorings most popular book. Illustrations have been dramatically improved, enlarged, and made more clear. There are more of them, at better clarity, and more relevance. The entire book was rebuilt using industry leading-software to enabled much better cross-referencing and graphics clarity. Every section is significantly updated. We take you from first sight to first flight and way beyond. The Equipment content and illustrations now reflect what has become the defacto standard in paramotor gear, including appropriate training choices through competition-winning gear. Youll find out what the sport is about, what a skilled pilot is capable of, and how to become that skilled pilot. Not just the specific techniques, but how to practice, how to know youve got it, where the dark corners lurk, and how to avoid them. And it dispels many stubborn myths. The book comes in 6 sections. Section I (Ch 1 - 6) is the most important. It takes you from knowing nothing through ground handling, first flights, terminology, DETAILED equipment illustrations, and necessary cautions. Chapter 6 is for those learning on or transitioning to wheels. This section isnt about academics yet--thats covered later--because initial learning is mostly about physical skills. It covers what physical skills are considered essential to set out alone. Section II (Ch 7 - 14) provides the head knowledge needed to be independent. It covers weather, performance, law, airspace, and maintenance, including a troubleshooting flow chart. Section III (Ch 15 - 21) is for mastering the sport. Really mastering. Precision flying, formation, advanced ground handling, competition, and techniques to make the next level. Remarkably precise control is available to those who are willing to work at it. Section IV (Ch 22 - 25) is for the curious. Its a big part of why this is also a reference manual. In-depth knowledge will help make sound pilot judgments, but more than anything, it will satisfy your need to know. This is especially invaluable to anyone wanting to build their own machine. Section V (Ch 26 - 29) is about buying gear: wing, motor, and even accessories. It will help understand the trade-offs, especially how to avoid hypesters and shysters who will gladly force their square pegged gear into your round-holed needs. Section VI (Ch 30 - 32) answers the question of what now? Some are just plain fun, but thats what this sport is about. It includes new coverage on the latest in photography, such as setting up a really good "follow cam" that makes you the star of an impressive movie. Even if youre just curious about what paramotoring is all about, including searching for training, this book is perfect. More than any edition before, it will help you learn, then excel as a paramotor pilot. Enjoy!