Topics Covered:
- Step-by-step training
- Ground school
- Simulator training
- Ground handling
- Equipment fundamentals of wing and power pack
- Animated modeling to illustrate climb/ descent attitudes
- Animated modeling to illustrate flight patterns
- Weather to fly
“Starting Powered Paragliding, Freedom to Fly”, is educational –
featuring the fundamentals of the sport, plus entertaining -- with
stunning visuals and a great stereo sound track. It will answer all
of the questions a person has about learning to fly an ultralight
powered paraglider. The video's inspiring imagery was filmed in New
Mexico, Florida, Canada, France and Italy.
This program can also be used to present the positive aspects of
ultralight flying, the basics, and show what to expect in a modern
training program.” says Paul Hamilton. “It is a great tool for
schools to use in recruiting more students and incorporate it into
their lesson package. The video will help instructors save time and
be more effective in the overall training process, plus help
students learn faster with all the basics presented.
The video begins with an introduction to modern Powered
Paragliders, foot launching, taking off on wheels, and safety
concepts. Testimonials from pilots and instructors effectively
communicate the “freedom to fly” feeling and how flying powered
paragliders can satisfy everyone’s dreams of flight.
The program then moves into the basic building blocks of learning
to fly Powered Paragliders beginning with ground handling the wing
and getting familiar with motor pack on a simulator. Then on to the
final ground school for the first solo flight. Beginner pilot basics
are covered with animation to illustrate power settings and how the
Paraglider reacts, as well as, the basic flight pattern for Powered
Paragliders.
Important safety aspects such as weather, engine out and
mechanical air turbulence are touched upon and recommended for
intermediate pilot studies, as are weather data and pilot judgment.
Wing and motor pack fundamentals are explained to provide an
understanding the different options for equipment. The final
message, “The time is right, the time is now, start powered
paragliding, Today!” will inspire anyone who has ever dreamed of
flying free, to sign up for lessons today.
Many industry leaders participated in the production including
Eric Dufour with Paratour, Michelle Daniele with American Flyer, Don
Reinhart with Personal Flight, Scott Alan with Paraborne, and Bill
Walsh with Powered Paragliding Sports. Each contributed to the
quality and depth of the information provided.
