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Foreword viii
How to Use This Book viii
Thanks To ix
Preface x
Section I: First Flight
Ratings 2
What it Takes Physically 2
Section I: First Flight
Finding an Instructor 3
The School 4
Different Methods of Instructing 5
Certification 7
Training Aids 7
Getting to that First Flight 10
Progression 10
The Wing 13
The Risers 15
The Harness 16
The Motor 19
Instruments 20
Accessories 21
Deflating the Wing 24
Brake Positions/Pressures 24
Preparing Yourself 25
Preparing the Wing 26
Forward And Reverse Launch 26
Light Winds (Forward Inflation) 26
Wind Over 6 mph (Reverse Inflation) 29
Storing the Wing 35
Adjusting the Motor 37
Fueling 38
Preflight Inspection 39
Starting the Motor 41
Have a Plan: Patterns, Areas and Altitudes. 42
Taking Instructions Via Radio 43
Handling Emergencies 43
Launch 51
Climbout 56
Flying Around 57
Landing 59
After Landing 62
Wheeled Types 64
Setup 64
Launch 65
Flying 67
Landing 68
Risk Comparison 68
Walk or Roll 68
Section II: Spreading Your Wings
The Perfect Day 71
Thermals & The Daily Cycle 72
Indications of Turbulence 72
Thunderstorms 73
Mountains 74
Beach 74
Whenever There’s Wind 75
Acquiring Aviation Weather 77
Other Weather Sources 78
Regulations 80
Case Law & Other Issues 81
Commercial Use 83
If I Violate the Rules? 84
Airspace Types 86
The ABC’s of Airspace 86
Reading The Charts 91
The Airspace Test 94
Other Uses for the charts 97
Choosing the site 100
Site Permission 101
High Elevation Fields 101
Flying At or Near Airports 102
Places to Look 105
Safe Havens 106
Telling Wind Direction From Flight Path 106
Telephone 107
Aircraft Radio 108
Letter of Agreement 112
Harness 113
Motor 118
Reduction Drive 119
Clutch 120
Propeller 120
Propeller Repair 122
The Wing 125
Emergency Tool Kit 128
Reserve 128
Basic Tips 131
Fuel & Range 133
Getting Lost 133
Navigation 133
Pilotage 136
Altitudes 137
Using a GPS 138
Courtesy 139
Risks 140
Rescuing a pilot 141
Communications 142
Formation Flying 142
Section III: Mastering The Sport
Upside down kiting to clean out cells. 145
Kiting Without a Harness. 146
High wind techniques 148
Light Wind Techniques 153
Inflation Issues 154
Brakes—The Feel Position 157
Straight Lines—Pendular Precision 158
Balance of Power 160
Low Flying 161
Hitting Suspended Targets 163
Formation 163
Active Flying in Turbulence 164
The Perfect Touchdown 165
The Horror of Hot, High, and Humid 167
Tight Spaces 170
Weight Shift Turns 176
Speedbar Usage 177
Maneuvers Course 177
Descent Techniques 178
Wing Malfunctions 181
Pendular Control 183
Tip Line (Stabilo) Line Pull 184
Probability and Severity 185
Energy and Injury 186
Getting Away With It 187
Where the Risk Is 187
Combining Risks 193
Handling Situational Emergencies 194
How Good Do I Need To Be? 202
Ground Precision 202
Flight Precision (Navigation) 206
Fuel Limited Tasks 206
Endurance 207
Kiting 207
Transition to Thrust: Becoming a Power Pilot 209
Transition to Free Flight: Going Soaring 213
Section IV: Theory & Understanding
Balance of Forces 219
Stability 221
Glide & Drag 222
Center of Lift and Drag 223
Sink Rate 223
Speed 223
Efficiency Under Power 224
Wing 224
Thrust & Horsepower 229
2 And 4-Stroke Motors 230
Propeller & Reduction Drives 235
Balance 238
Twisting Forces At Work 239
Using Forecasts 243
Principles 244
Standard Atmosphere 244
Daily Cycles 245
Yearly Cycle 247
All About Thermals 247
Clouds 248
Fronts 250
Getting Weather Info 251
Turbulence from Wind 251
Parasailing 253
Hang Gliding & Ultralighting 253
Sport Parachuting 254
Lost Lineage 254
Performance Improvements over time 256
Section V: Choosing Gear
Ease of Launch 259
Size 260
Reflex 260
Glide and Sink Rate 261
Stability 261
Handling 261
Speed 262
Center Cell Visibility 262
Certification 262
Risers 263
Kiting Only Wing 264
Weight 266
Comfort 266
Thrust 266
Quality 267
Powerplant Considerations 267
Ease of Launch 269
Ease of Maintenance 270
Fuel Storage—Above, Below, or in the Frame &