Sep 26/15 – Graham starts PPG course
As always, ground school completed including, simulator excersises, Pstar then student pilot permit issued. Then off to the training filed to work on kiting skills.
Author Archive for: Andre
Entries by Andre Zeman
Sep 20/15 – Graeme flying
Finally got flying Andre! Couldn’t have done it without ya! Thank you!!! Graeme http://www.poweredparaglidingontario.com/?s=Graeme
Sep 14/15 – Visit Kangook
Hi Andre, We organize the second edition of Kangook week. If you are interested to come, it will happen on two different week-end : 26-27 th sept, 2015 and 03-04 th october. This year, we will take-off directly from the factory, we have access to a huge field You are welcome to visit us and […]
Sep 5/15 – Note from Jeff
Hi Andre, I just stumbled across this website. It lists all the questions in the Canadian PSTAR exam and gives the answers as well as explanations of each answer. There is huge overlap between these questions and those on the Ultra-light exam. You should pass this along to your students they will likely find it […]
Aug 30/15 – Jeff is done
It was initially bit gusty at the field so we spent some time talking about the ultra exam which Jeff is going to attempt soon. The wind came down a bit and Jeff proceeded with five flights using reverse inflation. We have also practiced numerous engine out procedures including a real one. That was when […]
Aug 29/15 – Me and Chris
We had a really nice flight last night. Wind was coming from southwest at 6 km/h which was great for takeoff. We followed the Niagara River all the way to Fort Erie. It’s a little scary as there is not a lot of lending options. In Fort Erie we turn west and through the beach […]
Aug 24/ 15 – Flight to Goderich
I got my ass handed to me in Goderich. The wind was gusting to 20 KTS from 240 so I had a choice of paved runway 28 with a lot of crosswind or short grass runway 23. Since I have never landed the Cherokee on grass before, I went for the 28 but it was […]
Aug 22/15 – This is how Graham flies
Graham was in my PPG course in May 2013 and this is how he flies today https://www.dropbox.com/s/sx2ads48qqoqnyj/Ppg1.mov?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/qg5rvp0jvmym6s2/Ppg5.mov?dl=0
Aug 22/15 – Tandem flights
Flew two intro Tandem flight this morning. Excellent conditions. We had 100 ft leader of very cold air on the ground but 100 ft up it was so warm…and…sooo…calm. It was just beauty! Here is a video of take off in slow motion. https://www.dropbox.com/s/fmheoez35h4ho4p/IMG_3981.MOV?dl=0p; and another one from the whole flight https://www.dropbox.com/s/795zwke4v4vs9vf/Ppgclips.mov?dl=0
Aug 23/15 pm – Gregor done, Chris 10 solo flights
Very busy last 4 days. Chris started his PPG house and left on Sunday with 10 solo flight. Gregor turned into insane flying machine and finished up Sunday morning with 30 flights. Gaetan and Monique stopped by for chat and some advice on motor and hook up. a href=”http://www.poweredparaglidingontario.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_9323.jpg”>