Apr 9/13 – Sergei day two
Very nice early afternoon. Sunny and bit thermally. Practised forward and reverse inflation.
Rain started at 4:30 pm and we had to quit. Bummer. Things were going well.
Apr 7/13 – Sergei started his PPG training
Same thing as usual.
Ground school, indoor simulator, Pre solo exam, SPP issued, practice runs with paramotor and learning about paraglider. Too windy to go to the field to practice.
Sergei will be scheduling his training days based on his schedule and my availability as he lives relatively close to St. Catharines. Read more
Apr 2/13 – Darren started his PPG training
Started at 9 am. Ground school done by 3 pm. SPP issued.
Then off to training field to do the usual. Hook ups, forward and reverse. Untangle lines etc.
then practice with motor. 
and here is short video 
Darren will be scheduling his training days based on his schedule and my availability as he lives relatively close to St. Catharines.
Dec 3/12 – Stan completed 5 more flights
Got together with Stan again. No wind at all. Stan used his glider for the first take off then we switched to one of mine (Cima K 2 M) as his does not work very well in no wind conditions – Stan then completed 4 more flights.
Take off
Landing
Nov 30/12 – Stan working on his license
Stan came to me partially trained in USA with 2 flights on his belt. He is now working on his Canadian license.
Here are some excerpts from his log:
Powered training 2:30 to 5 pm – 6 flights, all reverse inflation, first 3 in bumpy conditions, tried inflate with trims and half position – corrected, flight 2 could not get in seat – seat adjusted, flight 4 – too much flare – corrected, all take off good, failed 4 forward launches,
Powered training 3 to 5 pm – 8 flights, all reverse – even in very low wind, holding A lines under other lines – corrected, all take off good, all landinggs good, Fl;are not very smooth – corrected
Powered training 1 to 3:30 pm – 6 flights, all reverse – even in very low wind, Glidser does not work well in low wind situation, I have accidentally shut of fuel supply, forced landing handled well, one one landing Stan did not get out of seat and hit ground with frame hard, practiced tight turns,
Ground handling 
First solo flight
Getting ready 
Prep
Nov 27/12 – Greg, PPG course day two
Very cold day. Worked on forward inflations, the wind picked up so we have mastered reverse inflation and reverse kiting skills. After 3 hrs Greg was ready for first solo flight. Forward inflation, great take off, no problem flying and very good landing. Perhaps bit too close to the bushes at the north side of the runway. I expected big celebration and happiness after first solo but Greg was not feeling well – he has problems with motion sickness so he was not feeling well. We have decided to sleep on this first flight. We are planing to fly on Friday so I will keep you posted. It would be too bad if Greg could not fly PPG because of this – he is definitely above average and would for sure enjoy this sport.
Forward ground handling 
First solo flight
Great reverse ground handling skills in high winds
First solo flight after only 5 hrs of ground school and 5 hours of practical training. Very well done Greg – congratulations!
Nov 21/12 – Cayuga Island
I visited my buddy Chris and we had great flight from near his house on Cayuga Island. Nigara Falls, NY.
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Nov 20/12 – Greg starts his PPG course
Completed ground school in am – issued SPP. Worked on forward inflations as winds were light. After 1 hour Greg was able to inflate the paraglider with motor on his back. He is “natural” and will fly soon.
Nov 15/12 – Garry, PPG course day 3
Very nice day BUT no wind. Worked on forward inflations. It is a slow go. Almost there but no cigar as Garry says.
Nov 14/12 – Garry, PPG course day two.
Again very cold day. Worked on forward inflations as winds were light. Practiced riding trike. At the end Garry was able to inflate the paraglider with motor on his back. He will fly soon.
Taxiing
Practice runs