Paramotor Terminology II

  1. Forward Launch: Taking off by moving forward on foot, a common method in paramotoring.

  2. Dynamic Lift: Lift generated by the movement of the paraglider through the air.

  3. Flutter: Rapid oscillations in the paraglider wing caused by aerodynamic forces.

  4. Spot Landing: A precise landing on a specified target.

  5. Wingtip Drag: Drag produced at the tips of the paraglider wing.

  6. Wind Gradient: Changes in wind speed and direction with altitude.

  7. Wind Shadow: The area on the ground where the wind is blocked by an obstacle.

  8. Weight-Shift Steering: Control method using body movement to steer the paramotor.

  9. Emergency Procedures: Standard actions to be taken in case of equipment failure or adverse conditions.

  10. Preflight Inspection: A systematic check of the paramotor and equipment before flight.

  11. Pitch Stability: The paramotor's tendency to maintain a stable pitch attitude.

  12. Recovery Position: The position adopted by the pilot to minimize injury during a hard landing.

  13. Power-to-Weight Ratio: The ratio of the engine's power to the total weight of the paramotor.

  14. Wind Aloft: Wind conditions at higher altitudes, typically measured above the surface.

  15. Airspace: The designated airspace where paramotors are allowed to operate.

  16. Wind Gradient: The change in wind speed with altitude.

  17. Density Altitude: Pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature.

  18. * Pulse Jet: A type of engine occasionally used in paramotors.

  19. Carburetor: A device that blends air and fuel for the engine.

  20. Fuel Injection: An alternative to carburetion, delivering fuel directly into the engine.

  21. Tandem Paramotoring: Flying with two people, usually an instructor and a student.

  22. Kiting: Practicing ground handling with the paraglider wing.

  23. Glider Bag: A bag used to store and transport the paraglider wing.

  24. Stroke (Engine): The movement of the piston in the engine.

  25. Pilot Rating: A certification indicating a pilot's skill level.

  26. Cross-Country (XC): Extended flights covering significant distances.

  27. Ignition System: The components that initiate the combustion process in the engine.

  28. Laminar Flow: Smooth, uninterrupted airflow over the paraglider wing.

  29. GPS Altitude: Altitude measured using GPS technology.

  30. Crosswind: Wind blowing across the intended flight path.

  31. Aerofoil Profile: The specific shape of the wing's cross-section.

  32. Windsock Wind Limit: The maximum wind speed at which it is safe to launch.

  33. Anemometer: An instrument used to measure wind speed.

  34. Ground Effect: The increased lift experienced when flying close to the ground.

  35. Pendulum Pendulum: The oscillation of the paramotor beneath the paraglider during flight.

  36. Angle of Incidence: The angle formed by the wing's chord line and the longitudinal axis of the paramotor.

  37. Paramotor Frame Materials: The materials used in constructing the frame, such as aluminum or titanium.

  38. Wing Inflation: The process of filling the paraglider wing with air during takeoff.

  39. Hang Check: A pre-flight check to ensure that the pilot is securely attached to the harness.

  40. SIV (Simulation d'Incident en Vol): A type of training that simulates in-flight incidents and teaches pilots how to recover.

  41. Windsock Wind Limit: The maximum wind speed at which it is safe to launch.

  42. Air Traffic Control (ATC): The system that manages air traffic in controlled airspace.

  43. Wind Indicator: An instrument that shows the direction and speed of the wind.

  44. Dynamic Soaring: A technique where the pilot gains energy by flying in wind gradients.

  45. Center of Lift: The point on the paraglider wing where lift is concentrated.

  46. Dynamic Lift: Lift generated by the movement of the paraglider through the air.

  47. Cruise Control: A system that maintains a constant throttle setting for level flight.

  48. * Aerotow: A method of launching where the paramotor is towed into the air by a vehicle.

  49. Ground Effect: The increased lift experienced when flying close to the ground.

  50. Asymmetric Wing Loading: Uneven weight distribution across the paraglider wing.

* not common but interesting to talk about in class