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Synergy self-assembly paramotor frames
Synergy’s paramotor frames store the fuel inside the frame itself, eliminating the need for an external fuel tank and pipes. This also serves to raise the centre of gravity, making the paramotor safer and easier to carry, say Synergy. The frames, which weigh around 2.5kg, can be broken down into six parts for easy transport in a […] …read more
More Paramotor Pilots Helping Wounded Warriors!
The Wounded Warrior Project is one of many phenomenal organizations working hard to make a difference in the lives of those who were injured in combat. We would like to take a moment to show appreciation for the Pilots in the Powered Paragliding Community who continue to be involved in these organizations. Recently, Ross Kennedy of Apex Power Sports (a Powered Paragliding Instructor in North Carolina) volunteered to take part in changing the life of a US Marine and his family…
A former Camp Lejeune Marine who lost his leg while serving in Afghanistan got a whole new beginning on Thursday, March 26th. Cpl. Ryan Wightman and his loving Wife Melissa were handed the keys to their paid-in-full, brand-new home. This was courtesy of “Operation Coming Home,” a nonprofit program that builds homes for disabled combat veterans who served our Country in the Middle East.
During this highly publicized event, Paramotor Pilot Ross Kennedy flew his Powered Paraglider to the residence, delivering the keys to the custom-built 3,000 square-foot home. This captivated all those who attended the ceremony – Including Governor Pat McCory who was there to welcome the couple to their new life.
Ryan Wightman, a 24yo …read more
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Soloshot 2 automatic tripod
American company Soloshot have developed and produced an automatic camera tripod, which can capture perfect third-person footage without a cameraman. The recently released Soloshot 2 is the updated model, and it is capable of a tracking a special armband tag up to 600m away at speeds of 300km/h, rotating through 360 degrees and automatically tilting the camera to keep the […] …read more
Lightweight Helix propeller
Helix say their lightweight H30F -ES double-bladed propeller is 20% lighter than the standard version, and has been lightened without sacrificing durability or robustness. The company add that they delayed following the trend for ever-lighter equipment until they could release something they were confident would uphold their reputation for absolute precision, reproducibility and reliability. They say the […] …read more
Flytec Connect 1 smartvario
Flytec unveiled their Connect 1 smartvario at the 2015 Thermik show in Germany. It has a touch screen and a range of sensors and connectivity options. The first 100 ‘basic’ units were sold to testers at a special price in March. The test team are feeding back their thoughts to Flytec, who will steer the instrument’s development […] …read more
Apco First III basic / lightweight harness
Apco have been making the First starter harness for 20 years now, and the latest mark III incarnation now has quick-lock buckles and an improved webbing system. It is designed for first flights and popular with schools, and so has been built to withstand the rigours of training, yet is light too at just a smidge over 2kg, with a large […] …read more
El Speedo Wanaka 2 harness
Czech firm El Speedo have released the new Wanaka 2 paragliding harness, which has a semi-solid seat plate that the company say almost ‘wraps itself’ round the pilot, making for a comfortable and secure ride. It’s named after one of the company’s favourite flying locations, and is based on the successful Chogori pod harness, having a similar […] …read more
Bad Situations Avoided… Learning From Mistakes.
Aside from Industry News Websites like US Paramotor News, there are many groups and resources out there for Pilots to share their experiences with others. Some of the most popular being Social Media Groups and open forums where Paramotor Pilots can post freely about their flying experiences. “The PPG Big List” Yahoo Group or “The Paramotor Group” on Facebook are just a couple of examples. Some of these groups host literally THOUSANDS of members from around the globe and topics cover just about anything you can imagine. The United States Powered Paragliding Association is another great resource with a dedicated section for Pilots to report incidents. Recently, we have seen more and more pilots sharing about how they handled or avoided a bad situation while in flight. These topics have received a tremendous response from the community and have helped many people become SAFER PILOTS. Below are just a couple of examples of posts from Pilots who care enough to say “I shouldn’t have done this, and here’s why…” All of us at US Paramotor News would like to thank these Pilots for sharing their experiences with others. This site is primarily dedicated to Industry …read more
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Nova Mentor 4 review, high-end EN B
An increase in trim speed, glide and more refined handling make this a worthy successor to the Mentor 3, finds Franz Altmann The Nova Mentor 4 is the latest in the super successful Mentor series from Nova. Topping Euro XC leagues it offers the promise of performance with security. In Cross Country 159 (May 2015) […] …read more