India November granti igs.net wrote:

John Doe j... usenetlove.invalid wrote:

A powered paraglider (PPG) is the first powered aircraft that does
not have a rigid fuselage. A PPG is the smallest and lightest
powered aircraft (the weight of a parachute plus a motor and
propeller). A PPG is easy to fly. A PPG can take off with almost
no runway. A PPG can land safely with no engine power. A PPG can
be carried in the trunk of a car. A PPG can be unpacked, flown,
landed, and stowed in less than four minutes.

Freaking amazing IMO. So much for jetpacks.

"They also need to fix the
problem that allows the pilot to be slinged/slammed into the
ground even at low altitudes. "

An engineering genius to boot :-p

Not sure what that riddle means.

Try fitting wings and a fuselage.

Not for anywhere near the same weight. Besides, the center of
gravity of a powered paraglider is much lower. Winged aircraft
suffer similar failures.
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From: India November granti igs.net
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Subject: Low altitude paragliding death
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:50:45 -0700 (PDT)
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