Powered Paragliding New Brunswick

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Powered Paragliding New Brunwick is a Powered Paragliding School in Canada that supplies some of the best equipment available on the market.  Here are the following links of paramotors and trikes equipment that PPGNB now provides:

 

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Below are a few comments that can help you out in making an informed choice on equipment selection.  

Equipment Selection  - To trike or foot launch -  I would say that most aspiring pilot's would like to foot launch over trike flying.  However, the reality is that foot launch although look's like much more fun is in reality much more difficult to master.  However, trikes are getting much more popular these days and is steadily growing.  Both ways of launching are great but here are a few pro's & con's of the two types of PPG launching:

 

Foot Launch

Pro's

  • Less gear to purchase - Lower price;
  • You can launch & land from almost anywhere;  
  • Much more easily transportable; and
  • You can take-off in higher winds with reverse launch.

                                            

Con's

  • Requires much more physical ability and longer harder training;
  • You have to in most cases physically carry your gear to your flying site; and
  • Landings & take off's takes more time to develop accuracy and finesse.

 

Trike Launch  

Pro's

  • Much easier to fly with less training time; 
  • Less physically demanding and less gear to carry; and 
  • You can add more weight to your trike ei: fuel/reserve etc.

 

Con's

  • Requires a small pick up truck/ special hitch or small trailer for transport;
  • More equipment - higher cost; and
  • Requires less wind for take-off (No reverse launch).

 

Important Point To Note*

 

The average paramotor full with fuel weighs in around 70-85 lbs. The physical requirement during paramotor training and foot  launch flying is demanding.  If you are physically limited due to age or any type of physical limitation you may want to consider a trike. If unsure of your physical condition,  a good way to verify would be to get a back pack with approx 70-85 lbs.  Place your arms straight out to your side parallel to the ground  then bend your elbows to 90 degrees with the palms of your hands facing forward. Maintaining your arms in this position run for a short distance of around 50 paces starting slow and quickly picking up the pace.  You can look at my videos to give you an idea of the speed required for the average take off.  If you can do this several times back to back with a little rest time between and without any major physical discomfort you should be physically capable to foot launch. 

 

 

Used Gear and the Internet

 

 

Due to today's technology with Internet, it can be very confusing for a newcomer to this sport to choose the right gear for his/her requirement with little or no experience.  Too often people make decision's to purchase gear that is either not safe or not suitable for their needs and in the long run could cost you more money.  Paraglider and engine sizes are very important to match to each individual pilot so that his/her flying experience will be safe and enjoyable.  If you're thinking of purchasing used or new gear don't hesitate to give me a call so that I can make sure that the equipment your interested in will fit your requirements.  I will only train student's on PPG gear that is properly matched and deemed safe. PPGNB has updated our  line of Paramotor, Gliders and Trikes to meet the current standards for today's aspiring and experienced PPG pilot's.  Due to retirement, I have the ability to travel all around North America during Winter months to seek out the most updated equipment used in the PPG industry.  The current equipment that PPGNB now offer's are in my view the best equipment available at all different price ranges that can suit all pilot's budget's and requirement's.

 

 

 

 

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