John Black Suffering
a Wing Collapse near Colorado Springs on Jan/6/2008 (click
picture for full details)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.
First, we have adopted our own list of Safe Flying Practices as a general safety guide for all PPG pilots.
Next, 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.
Next, check out our Weather Wise section for information about weather safety and weather related incidents.
Finally, in the panel on the right, we have all of our safety related links, including those listed above, to a variety of interesting and/or educational places on the web.
