Marcus King delves into DULV and finds out how the current certification system works. With certification currently such an important issue for our sport we have decided to publish the article from Issue 3 of Paramotor Magazine here in full.
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If you are one of the many pilots who also indulge in winter sports, Max and the team at Plusmax have the ideal helmet for you. Possibly unique in that they have passed both EN 966 (free flight) and EN 1077 (ski and snowboard) standards, the helmets are also extremely light, weighing only 470 g. A ventilation system ensures you keep your cool on even the hottest days. They come with detachable ear pads and are available in five sizes.
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The new Alpha 4 has now passed DULV certification for paramotoring in sizes 25, 28 and 31. A new set of power risers have been developed for the Epsilon 5, which includes trimmers with low and mid clip-in points. Advance says that both wings use its exclusive ‘Pro-Flex’ profile giving easy inflation, low stall speeds, and a high level of stability combined with passive safety at high speed. Also new from Advance is its team jacket which was released at the Coupe Icare in St Hilaire, France.
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The ParaTrike is Trekking’s new wing designed specifically for trike flying. The wing is available in six sizes, all with EN certification and incorporating the latest semi-reflex profile and materials. Also new from the company is a waterproof laptop housing/bag ideal for those who use laptops at the beach, on their boats… or the bath.
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The company has launched specially developed gloves for the sport of paramotoring.The gloves combine a Neoprene back with Amara fingers and palm for a close fit to ensure you get a good feel for lines, risers and throttles without getting cold.
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Many movie stars have fallen in love with aviation, some even with PPG: William Shatner is a keen PPG pilot and Jedi Knight Ewan Macgregor recently took up paragliding. Now Saturday Night Fever and Pulp Fiction star John Travolta is rumoured to be dabbling in paramotoring.
Travolta has been involved in aviation for many years and holds a licence for many types of single and multi-engined jets and even regularly flies a Boeing 707. During the shooting of Travolta’s new film in New Mexico, the stunt coordinator and PPG pilot Jack Gill set up his Black Hawk 172 paramotor in the hope of tempting the star into the sport.
Unfortunately Travolta’s maiden flight wasn’t to be, as an over-zealous Park Ranger stopped them, stating it was against Park Regulations! Next time John…
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Bob Armond and the team at Paratoys are running their annual event for one last time. Paratoys 2008 will be happening at Salton Sea California from Feb 7th to 10th. 1- Factories,schools and any venders who would like to display are welcome to call or write to inquiry about available booth space. Ozone paragliders, Black hawk paramotors, Flyabove all flight school, Buckeye PPC’s, Litetouchfilms , trikebuggy.com, footflyer.com have all commited to show their wares. Anyone interested in doing a clinic at the show should also write or call.
For more information contact:
Bob Armond
Paratoys.com
bob@paratoys.com
805-375-5055
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