See also: ADS-B Test | ADS-B Out Overview | ADS-B Portable Transponder We tested the UAvionix prototype and it worked. Unfortunately, the market size and regulatory environment is too uncertain, so they won’t be marketing to us. You must have an N-Number. We appreciate their effort and hopefully it eventually works out. It’s possible to […] The post ADS-B For Ultralights Equipment Status appeared first on FootFlyer ..read more

A question was brought to my attention: Can we fly OVER Class E Surface area designated for an airport? These show some examples of where we can and cannot fly regarding Class E surface areas which are depicted with dashed magenta lines. There’s more here.   To refresh, FAR 103.17 states  No person may operate […] The post Class E Surface Area – Can we fly OVER it? appeared first on FootFlyer ..read more

How we Know This is True Understanding Class E surface area can be a pain. And is somewhat controversial. The link above handles the controversy part. Above is a control tower airport (DBQ) and its D in dashed blue lines. X’s show what’s off-limits without permission. Green checkmarks show where you CAN launch which is […] The post Class E Surface Area Visual appeared first on FootFlyer ..read more

Colliding with an aircraft while paramotoring is obviously disastrous. Avoiding airplane flight paths, and keeping up a good scan are currently our best defenses, but that’s hopefully about to change. Most aircraft have cockpit devices — ADS-B¹ — that warn about collision threats. Audibly. We have it in both of our aircraft (Garmin 650 shown […] The post ADSB Out for Paramotors & Other Ultralights appeared first on FootFlyer ..read more

To my knowledge, this is a first. Dec 21 at around 9am a single-engine Cessna 208 (Caravan) flying as a UPS contract carrier, collided with a powered paraglider, killing both pilots. According to this source the aircraft was enroute from Houston’s KIAH bound for KACT (Victoria Regional) at about 4800 feet. The collision separated one wing […] The post Midair: Powered Paraglider and Airplane Collide appeared first on FootFlyer ..read more

Effective Nov 3, I will be resigning as USPPA president and turning the keys over to Noah Rasheta — an extremely competent pilot, instructor, family man, and all-around great human. Once I’ve resigned, he must be approved by the remaining three officers and then takes over immediately. I will remain in an advisory role to […] The post Passing the USPPA Torch appeared first on FootFlyer ..read more

We’ve covered small wings, because that’s been a trend for some years, but what about larger wings? Is it dangerous to fly big wings? This is really about wing loading: all-up weight per square meter of flat wing are. The chart in that article shows the sweet spot is around 9 lbs per m².  Here […] The post Flying Large Wings appeared first on FootFlyer ..read more

1998 Apco Santana 28, $300 This was my first wing. Likely would not pass inspection on the red-colored fabric. Think “kiting only”. I did soar a ridge with in the last year but that’s because I wasn’t doing anything high G and didn’t fly higher than I was willing to fall. Plus, she’s always been […] The post Paraglider Wings For Sale appeared first on FootFlyer ..read more

Niviuk Doberman 19 m² Slalom Glider for sale, $1200. Probably 150 hours max. Inspected June, 2019. I’ve been flying a 16 meter version of this wing a lot more and figure it’s time to find a new owner. This wing was inspected by 4 winds about a year ago and hasn’t been flown since. It […] The post 2015 Doberman 19 Paramotor Paraglider For Sale appeared first on FootFlyer ..read more

Can you fly the grand canyon? Yes, but with huge caveats. Mostly you can fly over the canyon, WAY over, but there are some airports where you’re allowed to takeoff and land from, climbing to the minimum altitudes within 3 miles of their runway’s center. There are also many BEAUTIFUL and perfectly legal areas just […] The post Paramotoring Horseshoe Bend, Page, AZ and the Grand Canyon appeared first on FootFlyer ..read more