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04/24/13

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FAR 103 - Cpt. Jack Brown explains the real meaning behind FAA regulations for PG pilots

Catheter Kit -- This is for men.  Women pilots can contact Kari Castle for the "how to" of emptying your bladder while flying

Cross Country Paragliding - Notes on Jocky Sanderson's "Speed to Fly" Video by Had Robinson

Cross Country Soaring - This is an outstanding PowerPoint presentation on weather analysis for cross country soaring by Brian Resor of the Albuquerque Soaring Club, Moriarty, New Mexico.  You can contact him at Brian.Resor@gmail.com.

Dixon White's Notes - notes on weather, practicing, pilot attitude, flying protocol, speed systems, and more

Joe Paar's cascading errors - Analysis - The video and this analysis are a must for all pilots who want to avoid serious accidents

Launching and Flying in Strong Conditions - What can go wrong when you launch in strong air

Motion Induced Blindness - Why a pilot needs to keep his eyes and head moving at all times.  Object fixation can prevent a pilot from seeing other nearby objects

Parachute Landing Fall technique

PG Physics - How a Paraglider Works

Radio Setup -- Helpful info on how to setup your YAESU 2 meter radio for proper use

Reserves - All about them including how and when to deploy.  A reserve is not a second chance -- it is your last!

Safe Flying Tips - Notes by Had Robinson on how to avoid mishaps

Speed to Fly by Jeff Greenbaum - A simple explanation of how to go far in a headwind or a downwind

Streamer Preparation & Deployment - How to prepare, deploy, and tow a streamer with a paramotor

Towing Info by Dixon White

Training Part I and Part II by Bill Fortney  - Do you make every flight a training flight?  Bill explains why you should and how

VFR Aeronautical chart symbols - Pilots need to know this to read a sectional chart

VFR Terms & Symbols

Will Gadd on dangerous sports - Should we grieve for fellow pilots when they perish doing what they love?

     

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