FSOT:Want to fly by yourself? Try a Paraglider.

[meflyjeep]

I have several paragliders to trade or for sale :shock:
... on electric or gasser (AP useage / capability).
NOT for the faint of heart or not trained in proper technique :confused:
Please PM if interested. TIA

[meflyjeep]

To answer several inquiries ... these are designed for self launch from a high vantage point ... such as a hill / mountain. The glider is then inflated and you start descending (walking or running) down the side of the elevation in search of rising air. As the glider inflates ... the flight begins (this is a very simplified description). Flights may last two+ hours or just a few minutes... considerable altitude gain ... or none. It all dependus upon your piloting skills to find rising air / lift and, of course, mother nature.
Several gliders are available for flying and several are available for those who might want to tow, ski, or just kite from the ground.
PM for further details.

[meflyjeep]

Photos here:
http://runryder.com/helicopter/t418345p1/?p=3423868#RR

[meflyjeep]

PMs answered ...

[Helisin]

Error.

[Helisin]

Shouldn't there (at the very least) be more of a note about proper training with a certified instructor? Selling paragliders to general public who knows nothing about free flight is like providing the gun for russian roulette (sp?). You did make a small mention about thee need for training but I wanted to emphasize the need even more.

To anyone considering this or any other paraglider purchase - be sure to find your local USHPA or HPAC ( USA or Canada) certified current istructor to get information about the level of skill required for these gliders. DO NOT treat it as a fun adrenaline kick on a saturday afternoon with you and your mates! It will only result in injury. Take lessons and you'll get WAYYYY more out of it.

Sorry meflyjeep. Don't mean to deter anyone from purchasing these. Just wanted to stress something I am a firm believer in. People should have proper training and thorough understanding of what they are about to get into. Personally I don't think it's fair to advertise those on here but I'll leave it at that. You won't hear any more from me on this. Cheers.

Rob.

PS - myflyjeep, If you are a certified instructor and intended on training the perspective purchaser then please accept my humble apologies.:DOH

[meflyjeep]

10-4, Helsin ... it is an excellent admonishment in your post and has been reiterated in those PMs to which I've responded. Several inquires have been received from former PG pilots interested in acquiring a glider through trading heli gear. If you look at the ground handling / kiting photo in the link you will see that I have had quite a number of students. The first photo is actually the cover for a detailed instruction set complete with caveats to be read and mastered -before any of my students were even allowed to don the helmet ... let alone get in to a harness. Thanks for your addition to the post.

This is an adult activity akin to other activities with inherent dangers
*** PROPER INSTRUCTION is necessary to reduce risk and liability in paragliding.

[inmidair]

Shouldn't there (at the very least) be more of a note about proper training with a certified instructor? Selling paragliders to general public who knows nothing about free flight is like providing the gun for russian roulette (sp?). You did make a small mention about thee need for training but I wanted to emphasize the need even more.

To anyone considering this or any other paraglider purchase - be sure to find your local USHPA or HPAC ( USA or Canada) certified current istructor to get information about the level of skill required for these gliders. DO NOT treat it as a fun adrenaline kick on a saturday afternoon with you and your mates! It will only result in injury. Take lessons and you'll get WAYYYY more out of it.

Sorry meflyjeep. Don't mean to deter anyone from purchasing these. Just wanted to stress something I am a firm believer in. People should have proper training and thorough understanding of what they are about to get into. Personally I don't think it's fair to advertise those on here but I'll leave it at that. You won't hear any more from me on this. Cheers.

Rob.

PS - myflyjeep, If you are a certified instructor and intended on training the perspective purchaser then please accept my humble apologies.:DOH

its the safety police! stating the obvious of course..

[Helisin]

Inmidair,

If that's a jab at me then I'll suck it up. Just looking out for the longevity of the sport and anyone who makes a living promoting it in any way shape or form. I believe that would be people like myflyjeep.

Unfortunately the obvious isn't so obvious to all people. We all have different views about what is obvious. Unfortunately some people do sell gear to unqualified people and let them learn on their own with no prior knowledge or proper training. And unfortunately there are people out there who will run off of a hill / mountain with a paraglider with no proper training. Obviously silly to me? - yep, but many times I've seen people jump in over there heads. Ignorance is bliss!

After myflyjeeps response and following his links I don't think his intentions were to make a quick buck with no concern for the ramifications. It seems as though he is qualified and promoting the sport in a positive way. Great.:thumbup: I sincerely hope someone who has always dreamed of flight comes along and enters the sport through myflyjeeps post. This is why I offered my humble apologies. I suspect Myflyjeep's gratification comes from introducing someone to flight rather than selling gear to make some quick cash.

Doesn't sound as though myflyjeep was the least bit offended or concerned about my post. Don't know why anyone else would be.

Happy...safe flying.:Bang

Rob.