Tensioning device for the trim check
To check the trim of a paraglider, the lines must be pre-tensioned with a defined force. To achieve this, you need a tensioning device. This article explains how I set it up.
Groundhandling with Peter Cröniger
The importance of ground handling for flight safety is emphasised time and again. It therefore made sense to engage Peter Cröniger, who, together with Simon Winkler, is further developing ground handling and the associated techniques, to provide us with further theoretical and practical training. Bodenlos e.V. organised a lecture on Wednesday and the practical training session with Peter on the following weekend.
Four ways to retrieve NOTAMs
Every pilot who wants to take part in air traffic is obliged to call up the current NOTAMs as part of their personal briefing before the flight. Paragliders tend to neglect this, but of course this obligation also applies to us, at least if you want to go on a flight. But what options are there for retrieving NOTAMs and what do you need to bear in mind? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these methods?
Simple tips for everyday piloting, Part III
This is the 3rd part with tips that make everyday piloting easier.
Suspension of my 360° Actioncam – modified
Nothing is so good that it can't be improved - a realisation that also applies to the suspension of my 360°Actioncam.
Simple tips for everyday pilot life, Part II
This is the 2nd part with tips that make everyday piloting easier.
