frustration

  • Paramotor Forward Launches

    Blowing a forward launch: It sounds like something out of the drag racing scene, reminiscent of engine problems. Or perhaps, football lingo for a fumbled pass. In any case the term ‘blown forwards’ conjures up some pretty nasty impressions, as…

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  • First Fall on Launch

    Falls Suck. Period. Every time I think I’ve started to master this or that in paragliding, I’m dealt a rude awakening by the almighty. Case in point: I’ve been flying rather early as of late as the weather has been,…

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  • Prop Strike!

    This is part two of my post entitled “Monday March 19th: More Frustration and Let Down“ and describes how my landing led to a strike on one tip of my propeller. As I was coming in for a landing I…

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  • March 12th: Frustration & Let Down

    I tell you what – Today was tough: Frustration & Let Down’s galore. I went out to the Ranch to fly and things didn’t work out too well. I realize now that it was a combination of the wind and…

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