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| On-Line USPPA Content | Printed Materials & Software |
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The USPPA Store USPPA logo items. |
Waiver for members (254k Word Document) |
| School
Listing (click here) A listing of all the known PPG schools and select information about them. PPG
Screen Saver The lower left is 1280 pixels and the lower right version is 1650 pixels accross.
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Several Brochures are available by clicking the
"Brochures" button to the left. These are intended for
individual viewing or printing. PPG Log* This is a
simple logbook for paramotor pilots by Scott Adair. Visit here
for more info. Training
& Ratings forms has a flowcharts of what's required and links to
the necessary forms for getting rated as a PPG Pilot, Instructor or
Tandem Instructor. www.skyman.us/weather A quick lookup of weather conditions from web-enabled portable devices. Plus, it translates aviation METAR and TAF information into “English text”. |
General Interest Links |
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| Web Address (alphabetically) | Highlights of it's contents |
| AdventureP.com | PPG training videos, books, CDs & pilot tools. |
| AeroCorsair.com | Inventions and Motor Maintenance Information |
| Aircraft Spruce | Propeller Leading Edge Tape (3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8674) |
| AirHeadCreations.com | Videos about Powered Paragliding from Jeff Goin and others. |
| AmericanWhitewater.org (Insurance Info) |
Landowner insurance Laws by state. Describes what a landowner is liable for when allowing recreational use of his property. For our purposes, the less the better...more likely to get permission for use. |
| BigAirParagliding.com | General information for paragliding (free flying), incident database, flying tips. |
| ExpandingKnowledge.com | Information and tips on paragliding. While the focus is on free flight there is a wealth of knowledge for pilots whether the paraglider is powered or unpowered. |
| FootFlyer.com | Information and media (DVD's, books) about powered paragliding. |
| LiteTouchFilms.com | PPG and PG Videos covering events, Training, Surviving and Enjoying |
| Mark's Paragliding Pages | Web videos, educational articles and pictures. |
| Online Sectional Charts | A source for high-quality sectional charts. http://naco.faa.gov/index.asp?xml=naco/online/aero_guide |
| ParamotorInfo.com | General information on the sport of Powered Paragliding |
| Understanding Sectional Charts (PDF) | Documents that detail how to read aeronautical sectional charts |
| ParaglidingUnlimited.com |
Videos, books, accessories, etc. |
| Para2000.org | Information on nearly every paraglider wing made |
| ParaFreedom.com | Information on repairing carbon props and other things. By member Bud Wruck. |
| PoweredParaglider.com | General information, technical info, pictures. |
| PPGTruth | Information relating to powered paragliding. |
| SportPilotStore.net | Information and Products relating to the Sport Pilot aircraft and pilots. |
| xcPilot.com | Weather maps, airport diagrams (for General Aviation) |
Weather Related |
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| Web Address | Highlights of it's contents |
| FAA.gov/asos | FAA listing of recorded weather telephone numbers around the US. These are the ASOS and AWOS sites that report current weather. |
| Weather & Sectional Charts | Gary Brown has put together a fantastic combination site for weather AND on-line sectional charts. |
| WeatherToFly.com | More than you ever dreamed to know about weather as it pertains to flying. Many valuable links from here too. |
| Weather.com Turbulence | Very General Turbulence Plot for Aircraft |
| usAirNet.com (LaunchCode) | Launch weather forecasting tool tailored specifically for hang glider and paraglider pilots. |
Paramotor/Cart Importers/Manufacturers (Go to schools for local dealers) |
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| Web Address | Highlights of it's contents |
| AeroCorsair.com | Corsair series of motors (engine only), parts and service incl. Black Devil |
| Aerolight.com | Paramotor Importer: Fly Products, Sky 100 |
| Aerothrust | Paramotor Manufacturer: Lazer |
| Air-x.com | Paramotor Importer: Mantis |
| FlyOhio.com | Paramotor Importer: Spirit Paramotors |
| OlympicPPG.com | Paramotor Manufacturer: Hercules PPG |
| ParaglidingUnlimited.com | Paramotor Importer: Nirvana Systems |
| ParamotorKits.com | Paramotor Manufacturer: Kits and completed units |
| ParaPowerUSA.com | Paramotor Importer: Parapower |
| Paratour.com | Paramotor Manufacturer: SD |
| Paratoys.com | Paramotor Manufacturer: Blackhawk Paramotor |
| PhoenixPPG.com | Paramotor Manufacturer: Fantom Paramotor |
| PowerGlider.biz | Paramotor Kit Manufacturer: I-Flyer, Miniplane Importer |
| PPGplans.com | Paramotor Plans Company and Partial Kits |
| Revolution PPG | Paramotor Manufacturer: Flattop |
| SouthernSkies.net | Paramotor Importer: Fresh Breeze |
| Uptimal.com | Paramotor Manufacturer: Synergy |
| US Wing Nuts | Paramotor Importer: Pap |
Props (not including OEM - see your dealer for those) |
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| Web Address | Highlights of it's contents |
| JB Propellers | Wood 2 and 3-blad PPG props for Simonini 202, Cors-air 172's, Top 80, Snap 100's |
| John Fetz Propellers | PPG Propeller Repair (Wood & Composite) |
| MAH Blades | Wood & Carbon props for Top 80, Snap 100, Sky 100, Simonini MINI 2, Cors-Air 172 |
| MojosGear.com | Mojos Gear (Adventure, La Mouette and Cloudbase) |
| OlympicPPG | New Props and prop repair (wood & composite) |
| ParaglidingUnlimited.com | New
Props for Solo 210, Simonini mini2 Plus (wood, composite) |
| PowerFin.com | Ground Adjustable pitch composite props for most motors |
| PPGProps.com | Manufacturer of wood PPG Props for all makes |
| TN-prop.com | Tennessee Propellers (La Mouette) |
| SouthernSkies.net | Carbon Fiber and wood propellers to fit Fresh Breeze and others motors |
| UltralightProps.com | GSC Systems (Nearly all PPG motors) |
| WhiteHawkPPG.com | New PPG Propellers for Black Devil, others |
Wings |
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| Web Address | Highlights of it's contents |
| Aerolight.com | Importer: Apco wings |
| Air-x.com | Importer: Pegas Axis and Fenix wings |
| AmericanParagliding.com | Importer: Ozone Power Paragliders |
| Paratoys.com | Manufacturer: Paratoys wings |
| ParaglidingUnlimited.com | Importer: Nirvana Systems wings |
| PowerGlider.biz | Importer: ITV wings |
| SouthernSkies.net | Importer: Fresh Breeze Silex wings, Independence wings |
| Superflyinc.com | Importer: Gin Gliders, Advance Paragliders and Nova Paragliders |
| TxFlySports.com | Importer: MacPara Muse and Eden wings. |
| US Wing Nuts | Importer: Ozone |
Accessories |
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| Web Address | Highlights of it's contents |
| Aerolight.com | Flight suits, Paraglider Harnesses, Accessories |
| Airman PPG Helmets | Helmets |
| Air-x.com | Flight suits, Paraglider Harnesses, Tow Bridles, Accessories |
| AmericanParagliding.com | Harnesses, Com Helmets, Reserves, Helmet Bags, Flight Decks, Books & DVD's |
| BigAirParagliding.com | Books, Accessories |
| EpicSessions.com | T-shirts for pilots |
| FlyPPG.com | Communications: Intercoms & Other aids |
| FlyOhio.com | NAC Helmets, Windsocks and Poles, Accessories |
| MojosGear.com | Web-based retail of just about everything PG and PPG related. |
| ParaglidingUnlimited.com | Flight Suits, boots, 'biners, emergency chutes, harnesses, helmets |
| PowerGlider.biz | Importer DiGiFly flight instruments |
| PPGStrobes.com | Distributor for PPG strobes |
| PPGTransporters.com | Distributor for PPG-tailored car transporters (platforms) |
| Super Fly | Reserves, Paraglider Harnesses, Accessories |
| TowMeUp.com | Manufacture hydraulic Payin/Payout winches, Tow Bridles, Tow line, Glider stuff sacks, tree rescue kits. Carry other accessories. |
| TxFlySports.com | Flight suits and other gear. |
| TowMeUp.com | Manufacture hydraulic Payin/Payout winches, Tow Bridles, Tow line, Glider stuff sacks, tree rescue kits. Carry other accessories. |
| US Wing Nuts | Importer Quest XC flight computer |
SIV Clinics (Maneuvers Or Other Specialized Training)There is no certification program for these types of training clinics and this list is not an endorsement either of the school or the merit of maneuvers training. We do, however, only list schools whose instructors are USPPA or USHGA certified. |
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| Web Address | Highlights of it's contents |
| FlyTorrey.com | SIV clinics, about 3 per year |
| O'Conner Flight School | SIV clinics, about 3 per month |
| Super Fly | SIV clinics, about 3 per month |
Services (Parts, Repair, Specialty Products)(For training see "Schools & Clubs", for prop repair, see Props above) |
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| Web Address | Highlights of it's contents |
| Aeroplanner.com | Online Sectional Charts |
| Extremeair.co.nz | SIV Courses (advanced maneuvers recovery course) |
| MojosGear | Paraglider Wing Inspection & Repair |
| Cloud 9 Soaring Center | Paraglider & Harness Inspection & Repair |
| Paratour.com | Paraglider & Harness Inspection & Repair |
| RisingAir.biz | Paraglider & Harness Inspection & Repair |
| Superfly Paragliding | Paraglider Wing Inspection & Repair, Reserve repacks |
| Top80USA2 | Motor parts for Top-80 by Brad Weiss |
| TowMeUp.com | Alumininum & Other welding, |
| WillsWing.com | Paraglider Wing Inspection & Repair |
Books, Videos (DVD's) |
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| Web Address of main site | Highlights of it's contents |
| AmericanFlyerPPG | Wing Tips, video about wing maintenance and what to expect on an inspection. By Michelle Daniele and Kirk Sellinger. |
| FootFlyer.com | Instructional book The Powered Paragliding Bible and general introduction video "Meet Powered Paragliding" |
| LiteTouchFilms.com | Instructional videos and "Why We Fly" documentary on a Mexican adventure. |
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