Lamellae wrote:
karel wrote:

BTW what's a PPG? Piston Powered Glider? Premium Pollution Gas?

Powered ParaGlider, which fly at one speed.




Correct. Powered ParaGlider, same as the older term "powered
parachute".

Its funny how things look when you aren't the one actually doing them.
I hadn't anticipated using as much throtle control as the FlightSim
seems to require. Of course, it is just a sim. And I'm sure having my
backside as a sensor, as well as the ability to look sideways without
having to wait for my comp. to change screen modes will make piloting a
powered machine a little easier.

In hang gliders, speed is controled mainly with pitch b/c power is
basicly fixed. Even in a thermal, you're still sinking through rising
air.

FYI, Wright Brothers Enterprises has been off the airshow circut since
December 2004. Early in 2005, while ferrying the plane to my new home
in Colorado, the trailer was rolled over by severe crosswinds. And
since severe crosswinds are a daily occurance on I-70 & I-25, the
problem is going to require a complete redesign and rebuild of the
trailer. I was unable to do this in 2005 due to my residence in a
townhouse. Earlier this year, we moved to a new home, but since then,
I've lost my father to complications from agent orange exposure, and my
cousin to a car accident. My Mother had cancer surgery a few weeks ago,
and my paternal Grandmother may not make it through the week. Its been
a rough year.

I may be back out next season depending on the schedule and the
progress on the trailer. For now, the glider and all of my equipment
remain stored.

Thanks for the advice.
Harry