Wheels are often missunderstood
Often people think of powered paragliding as either foot launching or using
wheels. The fact is that you don't have to limit yourself to one.
Both have significant advantages. In fact, some instructors
use trikes during training even though their students are learing to foot
launch.
| Pros: |
Cons: |
| No running |
Less transportable |
| No carrying the motor |
More set up time |
| Easier light wind launch |
More room to launch |
| Easier tandem launch |
Additional cost |
| Safer downwind landing |
Difficult in high winds |
| Easy high altitude launch |
More skill required |
Wing Ocillations
To the left is an example of a wing oscillation causing
a trike to almost roll over. In this case, an expert instructor is demonstrating
this senario on purpose and recovers a few seconds later.
As with foot launching, proper instruction is
the key to enjoying the benefits of wheels. Call today to find
out how easy it is to get airborne.
Wing ocillations are one example of why the new
Quad from Black Hawk has become very popular, especially for new
pilots. |
