23 May 09 - Paul flies!!
- Paul flew a couple of flight's this morning. We later reviewed the videos of each flight
in detail to note point's for improvement for the next training flight's. Good work Paul
on your successful flights!!
Confirming
Comms check prior to
flight
Wow, What a
view!!
A new Freddy(Fredericton) Flyer is born!!!
22 May 09 - More ground
training - This evening Paul and I conducted refresher
training. It has been several days of poor weather and I wanted to ensure that
his training is fresh in his mind prior to his first flight tomorrow morning. It
also gave me a chance to test fly his equipment and conduct a demonstration. Paul
did very well and hopefully Mother Nature will co-operate tomorrow morning.
20 May 09 - Flew new SD
II - This evening around 8 o'clock the winds dropped and I had a
chance to fly the new SD II. I was quite surprised at the low winds due to the
forecast was supposed to be terrible this evening, but mother nature giveth I must
taketh!! Few pics
19 May 09 - Paul starts
foot launch training - Paul has been out watching the boys from
Fredericton, NB the pass couple of months anxiously waiting to fly. We trained all day and
at the end of the training day Paul wrote his Student Pilot Permit test and passed.
Paul's ready to fly, now we just have to wait for Mother nature to co-operate.
  
19 May 09 - Parrsboro
Festival - A few PPG pilots attended the Annual Flying Festival on the
weekend in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. Unfortunately we were unable to attend do to my
training schedule. However, it look's like it was a sucessful event with lots
of Motor's buzzing the Skies of Parrsboro, NS. Good work guy's, it look's like the
event was a great time!!
Here is the link to Ted D'Eon's
Photo Gallery
http://www.geocities.com/teddeon509/Parrsboro_2009/index.htm#1
18 May 09 - PPG pilot to
make cross-Canada powered paragliding trip - A Nelson,
B.C., man says he will launch a powered paraglider
from a school ball field, kicking
off a 10,000-kilometre cross-Canada trip – and his dream to fly. Benjamin Jordan,
28, said he’s taking on the challenge starting Friday morning to raise money so children
can attend summer camp. He also wants to set a world powered-paragliding
record. During the summer
of 2006, Jordan was one of four men to skateboard to Vancouver from Halifax, some 8,000
kilometres, to raise
money for breast cancer research.
“I’m pretty keen on pushing boundaries,” he said. “I like problem solving.”
Jordan’s paraglider is essentially
an aerodynamic parachute powered
by a 110 CC, two-stroke engine. He’ll take off from a school in Tofino, B.C., flying to
Port Alberni on the
first day. Jordan hopes to land
in St. John’s, N.L., by August 30. A support crew will follow him along the
way. “My childhood dream has been
to fly,” he said. Jordan said
he began going to day camp when he was about five and attended his first overnight camp at
age eight. By the age
of 16, Jordan said, he was a camp
counsellor. Going to camp made him realize he could do just about anything, he said.
“The summer camp experience has been absolutely invaluable in my life and I was
fortunate enough to be sent to a subsidized camp in my youth.” Jordan, who’s looking
for donations, said the trip is expected cost about $20,000, including the money for a
school bus bought at an auction. According to Guinness World Records 2009, the title
for the longest journey by powered paraglider is held by American resident Bob Holloway.
Between
June 18 and July 12, 2004,
Holloway flew his powered paraglider 4,150 kilometres along the Lewis and Clark Trail to
Washington, Mo., from Astoria, Ore.
I can only comment on," may
the winds be downwind and light". And good luck on your journey for such a good
cause.
More on this story see link http://www2.canada.com/westerly/story.html?id=b342a1a2-43ed-4a90-893c-592557160c93
16 May 09 - Test
Flying New Feathers on the Xcitor - I had an opportunity to get
in a quick flight with the Xcitor. I had installed a new
glider last week but I haven't
had the chance to test it out. I can tell you that their is no better than the
Xcitor!! It's an awesome aircraft!!
   
Now this is a climb
rate!!
Life's good!!
16 May 09 - Early
Morning Flight - Bob and Glen took an early morning flight from Weyman's
Field this morning. These guy's are
frequently flying the skies of
the Fredericton, NB area. Glen is flying his new Pluto glider.
16 May 09 - Steve
completes his Trike Training Course - Steve completed his final remaining
qualification flight's this morning. Steve's wife Ann was there to see his progress.
I think she was impressed, Steve set up and launched each time flawlessly with no
requirement of input from myself. Congrat's Steve on completing your course!!
 
13 May 09 - Steve
continues to fly!! - Steve arrived again bright and early to continue on with
training and this time with the support of his son Devon. Steve flew an additional 11
flight's this morning and has arrived at the stage where he requires little input from me
during his flight's.
Good work Steve!!
12 May 09 - Steve
flew this morning!! - Steve and I were set up & ready to launch not long after
first light. I had conducted a short demo flight to confirm the flight pattern. We set
Steve up and before he knew it he was flying!! Steve flew nine flights this morning. After
flying, we reviewed the videos of his flight's and touched on point's to improve. Tomorrow
morning is forecasted good weather so we're hoping to have Steve back in the air!! Good
work Steve!!
   
11 May 09 - Stephen
passes his SPP - Steve arrived this evening for a complete review of the
course material and afterwards to write his student pilot permit exam. Steve wrote and
passed his exam!! He was issued a SPP and he now is legal to fly a PPG under
instructor supervision. We were hoping for a drop in winds to possibly get in a flight but
Mother Nature put that on hold until hopefully tomorrow morning. We'll be up bright and
early tomorrow morning and with some help from Mother nature Steve will get in his first
flight!!
9 May 09 - Stephen's
First Day of Mini Training - Stephen is the proud new owner of the Mini
PPCg. Steve had started his training today, we covered a full day of training
to where he is ready to write his Student Pilot Permit Exam. The winds came down enough to
where we had a chance to practice glider inflations. Steve did very well. The next
training session won't be until Monday evening where I'm hoping the weather will
co-operate for some additional Glider practice and time to write his SPP. (Few Pics)
8 May 09 - Greeneagle
First Flight - The rain had finally stopped and I had a chance to install
the glider ( Sting 250) on the Greeneagle. I waited until late in the evening
when it looked like it wouldn't rain again and set her up in the training field. I
installed "A" assist to aid inflation. The "A" assist pulls on
the "A" risers automatically for the pilot so that he/she does not have to hold
and pull up the "A" risers during inflation. The glider came up nice
and straight and in no time I was in the air. I was very impressed with the climb.
Once at level flight the 35 HP 4 stroke thumper settled into a nice low level
humm!! I did a few touch & go's and then I landed. I then re-set up
and launched and again it was a very easy almost effortless take-off!! This unit
flies itself!!
Point to note, missing is the
leather padded cover for the seat and the front Disc brakes. I'm awaiting these part's
next week. Few Pics
  
   
5 May 09 - Newly
updated PPG gear site - We had improved the Paramotor & Trike gear sites by
organizing them individually into their perspective Manufacturers. Also I have
commented on a few suggestions what to consider when purchasing PPG gear. Check it out on
the Home page under Paramotors & Trikes link.
5 May 09 - Tandem
Flight with Paul - This morning Paul showed up eager and on schedule
ready to fly his first Ultra-Light Tandem flight with the Xcitor. The winds
were already starting to pick up and were forecasted 15 Kms this morning. We
launched and flew to 500' where we were achieved a ground speed 45 kms into the
wind. The view was great and the air was fairly smooth. We flew North of
Sussex and Paul had a chance to take over the controls of the Xcitor. After 20
minutes of flight the winds were getting stronger so I had told Paul to steer
towards home . On our return trip I looked down at the GPS and at an altitude of
1000' we had a ground speed of 101 kms with smooth air. Needless to say we made it
back quickly, that's an Xcitor speed record to date!! Paul was all smiles
after a Great flight!!
   
4 May 09 - First
Flight this year in Sussex - I was able to take my first flight for
this year in Sussex with the XCitor. The winds predicted aloft were forcasted
high and boy were they!! The winds on the ground were nearly calm but at 1000' with
full trims out my forward speed was 4 khm into the wind and it was quite bumpy.
Considering the Xcitor cruises at 60-65 kms winds aloft were significant. I dropped down
to 500' and the winds were fairly smooth and I flew around the area for a 20 min
flight. I would have loved to get in a XC but as experienced pilot's know the winds
aloft will eventually sink to surface. Anyway, it was nice to get back in the air
with my dream machine!!
 
3 May 09 - Bob and
Glen flew new gliders - At Weymen's Field in Fredericton,NB, Bob &
Glen flew new gliders for the first time. Bob flew a new Red Sky Fides glider and
Glen his Axis Power Pluto. Looks like they had a great flight!! Few pics
2 May 09 - 15th Atlantic
Festival of Paragliding and Air Sports - The skies of Parrsboro, Nova
Scotia will be filled with colourful flying machines for their 15th Atlantic Festival of
Paragliding and Air Sports from the 15 - 18 May 2009. Paragliders, Hang Gliders,
Powered Paraglides and Ultra lights from the Maritime Provinces will be attending if
weather permits. Hopefully Jo and I will be able to attend this event if
training schedule is completed. For more details you can link http://www.hpaac.ca/Festivals/festival2009.html
1 May 09 - New Paratoys.com
website - Mike and Michelle Robinson new owners of Paratoys.com have
released their new website. You can check it out at www.paratoys.com.
28 April 09 - We're back in
New Brunswick - We're back home in Sussex, New Brunswick and all
connected. I had a few calls on used equipment and I'm willing to sell my Walkerjet
Airwolf. This unit has a Ross 100 engine that put's out around 120 lbs of
thrust. It has a clutch and gear drive, therefore no spinning pro at idle and great
for beginners. This unit suits a pilot weighting from 120 - 200 lbs. Asking
$3,800.00. For further info you can always check out the Used Gear for sale link
above or http://www.poweredparaglidingnewbrunswick.com/news/used.htm
19 April 09 - Last day in
Florida - Monday, Johanne and I will be on the road traveling back
home. We will not have internet nor phone services until we reconnect with our
provider. In the meantime, you can always reach us by cell at
506-434-5601 or 5602.
16 April 09 - New Nomad
line of equipment - The New Nomad II paramotor has arrived. The engine
(Ross 100) will have no changes due to it's power to weight ratio and dependability. The
main change are in the cage design, it's a mixture of the older SD frame with
the current Nomad frame. The Nomad II will be more stronger with the double hoop
design and easier to disassemble with the three piece cage.
The Nomad Trike has been
redeveloped. The New Trike was redesigned for easier attachment to the paramotor and
disassembly. Other characteristics include retracting rear wheels for easy transport
and a rear suspension.
   
12 April 09 - Happy Easter - Marty,
Stan and I flew along the St John River heading North due to prevailing wind
direction. Following each other along the river bank, Marty was able to take
some great pictures of Stan low flying and attempting to tip a gators. There were
plenty of gators to see at every corner. We flew to Hatbill and then to Loughman's
Lodge Restaurant for a quick coffee break. Then we were in the air again heading
back to the LZ covering about 30 miles.
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