The Powered Paragliding Bible (Second Edition) Start Price USD 30.00 Current Price USD 30.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 32.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 05, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Location Phoenix, Arizona See more about 'The Powered Paragliding Bible (Second Edition)' Description This Auction is for The Paragliding Bible Book.  Its brand new. A Complete Training Manual and Reference for Paramotor Pilots - Second EditionBy Jeff Goin The most complete reference manual on Powered Paragliding just got dramatically better with Edition 2! The color has been improved dramatically, new diagrams, improved diagrams, new photo techniques allow clearly showing progressive tasks like launch and landing. It's like video on paper. Content has been improved and expanded. New paramotor techniques and the accumulated wisdom of the past two years have been incorporated. Thanks to the many who have contributed suggestions and editing. Even as a second edition it was an enormous undertaking. Hundreds of hours were spent on editing, diagrams, and layout. The first print run was expected to last 3 - 5 years and it lasted 2. This time we printed more which helped keep the price down in spite of higher printing costs. Some material is best presented in a plain, easy-to-read book. It provides quick access to the exact subject matter with in-depth material that is digestible at your own pace. The PPG Bible is just such a book for the sport of paramotoring. It is a fun, informative, easy-to-understand and, most of all, thorough treatment on the subject of powered paragliding. You'll find a concise presentation of material for anyone serious about flying. It will be appreciated by those just learning to fly as well as those wanting to master the sport, to explore all it has to offer There is complete, but understandable coverage of airspace and regulations as they apply to paramotor pilots. Edition two has improved these diagrams even more and new text improves clarity on this sometimes difficult (and otherwise boring) subject. If you are: Considering the sport, this will tell you all about what trade-offs are made and what to avoid. Just getting started, this will prepare you for training. Setting out on your own, this will help clarify the vagaries of rotor, micrometeorology, airspace, rules, field selection, etc. Curious, this answers questions. Many, many questions about everything from aerodynamics to history. Into photography, this will offer tips that may save much aggravation about getting good pictures from a PPG. Thinking about competition, this has the lowdown on what it is, how it's flown and, better yet, what to practice to get good at it. Then this book is for you! If you have ever wondered about the sport of powered paragliding, this will answer your questions. Everything from selecting an instructor to buying gear to learning what to do with it. It starts out with most basic bits required using pictures to clarify better then words ever could. There are over a hundred pictures and diagrams in over 290 pages. It finishes with tips on mastering techniques required for the finest level of control. For the curious there is a thorough section on Understanding the Sport which delves into several areas such as the unusual aerodynamics of a craft on a swing. Many practical tips for setting up gear are included. How to tie brake-line knots, how to set up a motor harness and how best to adjust it for preventing potentially deadly torque turns. These are just of few of the many useful pieces that can enhance your understanding of the sport or possibly save your life. Complete coverage of the regulations and airspace includes the charts and material that make easy work of USPPA's PPG3/Instructor Written test. This is practical information for the adventurous pilot who sets out for parts unknown - how to get what you need from sectional charts without bogging down in unnecessary detail. Many, many diagrams help make sense of complicated concepts and introduce some new ones. From the parts of the paramotor to Aerodynamics, our sport is explained in concise ways that encourage understanding. A real effort is made to avoid wordiness while keeping it interesting. Clear up confusion on obtaining weather including detailed descriptions of using the Flight Service Stations. A resource section lists useful places to go for this info too. After getting the basics down, learn how to fly into a controlled airport and what you need to pull it off. Sample conversations with Air Traffic Control are included. Many eye-popping photos help the enjoyment and make it a great way to show others the sport. Provides newcomers with everything needed to succeed at paramotoring, buy equipment and thrive in the sport. Six sections take the pilot from pulling a wing out of the bag through flying confidently in the national airspace system. All information is provided in a concise, practical way with over a hundred pictures and illustrations. Advanced topics from flag flying to competition are covered, too, along with the ramifications of the law. Many myths and misunderstandings are dealt with in the most thorough treatment of powered paragliding ever produced. Every effort has been made to have clarity. If an editor didn't understand what it was saying on the first pass, it was rewritten. The Power to Fly! Powered Paragliding Paramotoring is enjoying a surge of popularity in America, and for good reason - it's an aircraft that literally fits into the trunk of your car! In less than 15 minutes, a pilot can set up for a remarkable new form of flight. Combine the simple elegance of a modern paraglider with one of the backpack paramotor units and you have the ability to fly when you want and where you want (with consideration for the weather). The Power PackThe motor that powers us to dizzying heights is nothing short of remarkable. These lightweight engines have an incredible power to weight ratio, start easily and are fitted onto a backpack that you can easily walk around with. With one of these motor units, the propeller gives you thrust, allowing you to launch, climb, fly level or glide down through the air on a paraglider at your own will. These motors are some of the most powerful, yet low maintenance aircraft engines you will find anywhere. They are rugged, reliable and extremely easy to use. Wings of ChangeToday's paragliders are really amazing flying machines! In about five minutes, a trained pilot can set a paraglider out onto a launch site and step into flight that can last for hours, even without power. Add the motor, and now we can fly just about anytime of day! The first step in becoming a good PPG (Powered Paraglider) pilot is learning how to control the paraglider wing. Mastery of this is paramount to our success as a pilot, since we are flying an aircraft, after all! Please be realistic about buying paragliders here on Ebay! Paragliding is flying an aircraft, and requires training and certification in order to operate safely. What is it Like to Fly? "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return."          - Leonardo da Vinci UPPA Novice PPG2 Pilot CertificationQualified training by a United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) Certified Instructor will teach you how to deal with the challenges that paraglider pilots face. A certified Instructor in your area can be found on their website. Good training can teach you how to save your life! If you are interested in finding out if Powered Paragliding is for you, you can purchase the new Risk & Reward DVD. Learn to fly safely with one of America's top schools, American Paragliding. Chad Bastian has taught hundreds of students from around the world to fly paragliders. He and his staff are avid pilots themselves, and compete on a national level. Their love of flight will be evident in their safe, patient and thorough instruction. Learn more about why you should choose American Paragliding as your paragliding school by visiting our 'American Powered Paragliding' Page.  We also have used gliders available for sale, along with many other paragliding accessories and instruments in our eBay Store. Powered paragliding is perhaps the easiest and safest form of aviation in the world today, one of the most enjoyable sports you will ever experience. Learning to fly a paraglider should only be done under qualified supervision. Perhaps you could learn to pull up a glider you buy here on eBay and fly in perfect conditions in a little wind in a few hours, or fly a little hill. But if you want to safely fly for the long period, you need certified, qualified instruction. Do yourself and the pilots that enjoy this wonderful sport a favor and learn to fly from a professional. Powered paragliding is an incredibly rewarding and exhilirating, but potentially dangerous sport. Any paraglider equipment should only be used by a USPPA certified PPG2 or above rated pilot. It is unwise to own and/or operate a powered paraglider if you are a beginner unless you are under the direct supervision of a USPPA Certified Instructor. Think of your family, loved ones, yourself - Learn to be safe! We truly believe that paragliding is the most incredible sport there is. The powered paragliding community is one of the best groups you will ever enjoy the company of. We love what we do and work hard to keep the flying sites open for all to enjoy. Help us preserve the ability to enjoy this sport by being a responsible pilot. Happy bidding! Place a Bid!