For obvious reasons the topic of safety is high on any PPGer's list of priorities. As such we have compiled this page as a resource to guide PPG pilots to good information about keeping the sport safe and enjoyable for everyone. Since the topic of safety is well discussed on other web sites, we will defer most of the discussion to them (see links to the right). First, we recommend a visit to www.usppa.org where discussions include:
- Training: The importance of qualified training is discussed.
- Incidents: The USPPA maintains a voluntary list of PPG incidents. It is useful to periodically review this list as a learning tool.
- USPPA's Top 10: The top ten tips for a safe PPG experience.
Next, we recommend a visit to www.footflyer.com which has extensive discussions about PPG safety. Discussions include:
- Comparison of PPG safety vs. other forms of flight
- Discussions of many PPG risks including propellor strikes, wire strikes , risks to bystandards, water landings and others
- Causes of PPG fatalities including: training, water, steep maneuvers, low flying, weather, midair collisions and others.
Finally, we have safety related links (on the right) to a variety of interesting and/or educational places on the web.
