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... the age of 70! In fact, in 1998 Baruch earned an entry in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's oldest paraglider pilot. He was 77. That record has not lasted though! Since then, a short film h...
Hi, I have just bought a paraglider with a pile of associated kit including a Flytec 3020 unit. Can anyone supply a users guide or operators manual, on-line or hardcopy? Maybe if you have one yourself
... on both. However hang-gliders can (relatively easily) do loops and rolls, which are very VERY dangerous on a paraglider....
Hi all.... I have a large Edel Super Space II for sale. The wing is in perfect condition and still crispy. The reason it is in such good condition is that I don't fly it very often and that is why I
The brochures I have for various Paragliders state the permitted weight range in a measurement called daN. What is daN? Example below All up weight (DHV) 55-90 daN All up weight (Afnor) 60-78 daN
Hi All, I have just moved into Phoenix, Az (from France). I have seen HG activity in the valley, but no paragliders... Do you know if there are paraglider clubs, schools, launch sites in the valle
I am a paraglider and usually expect a drop in windforce at dusk. If, for instance, on a very windy day, I anyway feel like flying, I may go to the ridge shortly before sunset, prepare my glider and
... to my two earlier posts, and I've now looked at the archived newsgroup discussions comparing hang-gliders to paragliders. (Thanks to the person who gave me the right keywords for that search.) So far...
First off, thanks to everyone who responded to my previous post. (I asked about a paraglider called 'The Cage'.) As I said before, I'm not a thrillseeker
My wife and I are novice students (paraglider, hill) learning with Butterfly on the Isle of Wight. When we reach club standard we will want to join a club this side of the water. Who has sites closest
I understand some older Paragliders have 'trims', what are they and how do they work? Is it an additional riser or a fitting on the harness? I have just been reading about a wing with adjustable tri
Hi, I have a 1/4 scale paraglider canopy which is designed to be radio controlled (made and sold in the eighties as 'Paradude' by Eva Keim and Reuben Muir). I am having problems with wingtip collaps
...the discussion of all topics relating * to hang gliding such as: operation and maintenance of hang gliders, * paragliders and other foot-launchable non-powered aircraft; related * equipment and access...
I'll be there in June/July. Does anyone know is it possible to rent a paraglider, some interesting places to fly......? Any suggestions?
Hi all, I'm a paraglider pilot that has the chance to move to the UK (South-east); I was wondering how is flying in England. How many flyable week-ends do you get in an year? Where are the best sites?
Hmmm, blue/white/yellow/red are all colors the sky becomes at different times of day. I would agree with you Roger- after all, the sky is blue most of the time. It's probably red the least. Wouldn't m
I've got a question I haven't seen here yet. I've heard about the problem PG's have with 'folding up' in turbulence. Do the 'parafoils' (or ram-air canopys) used by skydivers have this same potential
Live in Dallas Texas. Looking for a new or used paraglider or a MotorParaGlider. Lee
Hi All, Looking for a place on the net where paragliders are reviewed in one contiguous format. Any out there?
August 28, 1999 - TEAM TOPA STRIKES AGAIN! Paraglider flies 139 Miles from Pine Mountain Ventura County thru Los Angeles and Kern Counties Landing North of Trona in Inyo County. Pine Mountain, Sou
...I was learning with a couple who came up from VA to get rated. Ellenville is located on Rt. 209. East Coast Paragliders site is http://www.flightschool.net/. Ask for Lars or Judy, tell them Paul (th...
we just moved to the u.s from brazil were we have been flying paragliders for the past 4 years. we are now living in tallahassee, florida. anyone knows of a place or someone who paraglides around this
...le variety of reasons, I've done very little paragliding this year (perhaps 10-12 hours flying ). How much do paragliders age when they're stored in a cool dry dark cupboard then? I suspect, at this...
I'm trying to figure out how to shoot video from a paraglider. Does anyone have experience of this? 1. Is there any alternative to a helmet mount? 2. Is there anywhere you could attach a camera to
Hello , Is the NOVA focus a good paraglider too buy second hand ? I am a student. Thank you.
... as amusing as me? The front cover of the April issue of Skywings blatantly has a picture of a guy flying a Paraglider, maybe even a Paramotor, without a helmet!!!! I think this is fairly amusing as...
...iding pilot. i will be in snowmass from september 20 to 28. can anyone tell me if i can fly there with my paraglider? are there any official take-offs. is the area open in this time of the year?...
...ot until I felt my face begin to distort that I realised I had better ease off. Meanwhile my husband (not a paraglider pilot) had noticed the tips of my wing begin to fold in. My questions are: ...
...about it? Any book? Anybody knowing anything? If not in Bolivia, anywhere arround? Or shall I REALLY leave my paraglider down here, in France? Thanks for the answer,...
Lindsay Ruddock LR3 alti-vario. FULLY loaded with all the gizmos: ASI, total energy, averager etc. Paraglider forces modern vario. A bargain at 175 quid - Judy's was 250 in last month's Skywings
...rmation, i have found a couple with tips and hints and such like but nothing on the actual thoery of flying a paraglider and the rules associated with it. thankyou...
Does anyone have a source for the sticky-back ripstop or nylon that is used for applying letters to a paraglider? Thanx Much!
Hi, would like to know if Paragliders (and paramotor pilots) use reserve parachutes, and how do they launch them...I'm a skydiver and we launch our reserves with a spring loaded pilotchute....I'm inte
... winches I would be really happy if you could share it with me. Best regards Lorents Hildrum (Ringerike Paraglider club, Norway)...
I have two new Limit 28 (30 m2) made by Gradient Company with speed system,reserve shut, 2 harnesses, back protector, back pack. I will not fly do to problems with time at work. I am asking for all$27
Hi, Does anyone know of any companies hwo provide Insurance in the UK for Paragliders? Thanks,
...m Mon 2 Aug to Tue 10 Aug, so I will have a weekend to kill in the area. I was wondering if I should bring my paraglider with me for the trip, since I found loads of flying sites in the area - could d...
I am looking for an OLD CHEAP beginner paraglider wing. I just want to tinker with it on the small hill behind my house. What I am looking for is your old first wing that is in the back of your garage
with it. What about instructors using 2m to radio their students into the LZ? I see it all the time. That's 'business' use and doesn't sound very legal. If you'll permit me to nit-pick, Mir is not
I used to fly an old Harley wing at point of Mountain. Sold it for towing several years ago. Now interested in light weight rig to use for North American mountain launches. What are 'most people' us
...inch or tow. I could use the motor to get me high, then shut her down and soar. I would sit in it just like a paraglider. What about taking off and landing, do I need wheels?...
I wish to have contact with expatriates paragliders flying in the surroundings of Beijing ! My interest goes to the chinese regulations !
WANTED INFORMATIONS ABOUT PARAGLIDER AND HANG-GLIDER EXPERIENCES WITH PHYSICAL HANDICAPPED PERSONS FOR TO WRITE UNIVERSITY THESIS. PLEASE SEND ME INFORMATIONS THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE YOURS SINCE
This happened in South Africa over the weekend, in very strong conditions: WIND CATAPULTS PARAGLIDER 200m TO HIS DEATH A paraglider died in a freak accident in Table View when a gust of wind catapul
Hi all, I'm not a newbie in the traditional sense...I design parafoil kites, and have no experience with paragliders. My question is this... What is the 'speed system' or 'speed bar' on paraglider
WHAT, NO PARAGLIDER STORIES! Probably because no-ones been flying. But then again...On the day in September when all the Hanggliders were getting some flights over the back, myself and Adrian Smith a
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... anyone know the address, phone number, fax number or any contact information for the manufacturer of Advance Paragliders? If not, then does anyone know of a distributor within the U.S.? If someone kn...
We plan to travel to tanzany and to climb up the kilimanjaro. We would like to fly back with our paragliders has anyone ever done such a thing? We will be glad to get some advices. Best regards
Hi Everybody, I just heard he other day from a fellow pilot, that there is a Paraglider Game out there somewhere! He thought it was called 'Thermal', but didn't know how to get a hold of it. Anyon
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