Alright, my wife has given me the okay to pursue paragliding lessons and training. This is something i have been interested in for the last several
yrs and have seen on several videos like the DBBB that some of you guys are already doing this or know folks who are. Heres my needs/questions:
1. Please share any info you have on training classes if you know bout some coming up
2. obviously beach and clean wind or no wind is preferred but how safe is it in "dirty" wind assuming the drty is winds blowing 0 and gusting to 8-9
mphs
3. If you are currently active in this sport, will you please u2u me your contact info so i can talk to you about it
4. Anybody aware of trainig available in or near Virginia- at least for an introduction and try the kiting side of it- I have found a week long
training in Oregon but before i commit to that would like to check it out a little more locally first
5. know a good forum or website to check for more info like PKF
thanks for your help
Scottbobalooie57 - 2-8-2012 at 07:12 AM
I think there is a school in Charlottesville?Flyfish - 2-8-2012 at 08:11 AM
Hey Scott,
I don't really know anything about schools, but I'm a P3. Mostly coastal flying, a little thermal all foot launch, no powered.
I'll u2 youflyguy0101 - 2-8-2012 at 08:51 AM
@bob- thanks will give him a call
@flyfish- look forward to chattingScudley - 2-8-2012 at 10:03 AM
Is the outfit in Oregon "the Flystyle"?
You might want to talk to Solaris. She is an instructor. She does not stop by here often, but you can reach her at: https://www.facebook.com/skycountrycanada
She is pretty knowledgeable.
Smacboy - 2-8-2012 at 10:22 AM
Make sure you look into Discover Paragliding in Seaside, OR. They are fantastic and have a special place with SOBB kiters (and kiters overall).
Heliboy learned through them and I will as well when I take the plunge in a couple years here.flyguy0101 - 2-8-2012 at 10:51 AM
seems my thoughts of this being an overlapping sport was right on. just got off the phone with the instructor bobalooie found and will be going to
take an intro class sometime next week, if i like it may have to divert some of my kite funds to a new sport/activity
as for the Oregon school, it was fly halo and came recommended by another PPG flyer in VA beach who had taken lessons there, but if i can do it local
that would be even better
Scottjoedy - 2-8-2012 at 11:33 AM
Supposed to be a paragliding club over near Lovingston off of RT 29.
Can't remember the presidents name, but I found him via a web search.
-joedystetson05 - 2-8-2012 at 12:35 PM
I have looked into and the biggest recommendation I received was to find a great school locally. The reasoning behind this was that due to weather it
might take several trips to get the required time in. That being said, discover paragliding in Oregon is just off sunset beach and they can tow you
to elevation for training. That type of setup is a little less weather dependant making it a strong second choice for me. If I lived closer than 6
hours away it would be my first choice.Kamikuza - 2-8-2012 at 04:58 PM
herc on here is into it...flyguy0101 - 3-8-2012 at 07:06 AM
alright- big kudos to bobalooie- i had searched and searched and never found the one he found than once i clicked on link could not find anothers but
assuming the weather cooperates i will be taking my first lessonsnext wednesday and its only about 1.5hrs from my house:wee::wee: I cant wait- new
meaning to big air;-) thanks to he guys who sent me u2us and i will keep you posted on howit goes
Scottmougl - 3-8-2012 at 08:20 AM
Scott, talk to Josh (heliboy50) he's active in the sport and I'm sure he can offer a lot of answers/advice. PistolPete - 5-8-2012 at 12:24 PM
"There are old Pilots, and there are bold pilots. But there are no old bold pilots."PistolPete - 23-10-2012 at 09:16 PM
wow
skimtwashington - 24-10-2012 at 04:49 AM
:shocked2:
that flip off bridge...! There's no backup if it tangles..like an emergency chute..is there!?B-Roc - 24-10-2012 at 04:54 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by skimtwashington
:shocked2:
that flip off bridge...! There's no backup if it tangles..like an emergency chute..is there!?
I think they do have an emergency chute as evidenced by the opening session of the vid when he crashes in the water. He deployed a smaller chute
prior to hitting the water - you can see him throw it out as he spins out of control and later it flaps into view behind the main canopy.
Chute or not, the question begs to be asked even if one has one, can one deploy and allow it to open before hitting ol' terra firma when jumping off a
bridge :oBeamerBob - 24-10-2012 at 07:44 AM
Yep it all looked fun except when he was turning sharp enough to fold up edges on the wing. That dive off the bridge really seemed irresponsible.PistolPete - 14-12-2012 at 10:38 PM
