Talk:Powered paragliding

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Re: combinging "Paramotor" and "powered paragliding".

Paramotor is the device and powered paragliding (aka paramotoring) is the activity. I think they should remain two different entries.

Jeff Goin

[edit] How about some VidBits?

Gee, it sure would be cool to see a vidbit or two of this. Got one? To share?

Whats a "Vidbit"?

Here's a Vidbit link -- http://www.zippyvideos.com/6938514865712546/flyin_092/

[edit] Altitude

According the FAI website the Bear Grylls world record has yet to be recognized by the FAI. There is some issue with problems he had with his GPS which froze on the way down(leaving only photographic evidence that the feat was achieved), it takes longer to confirm an altitude record through these means so it may take some time for the FAI to recognize his achievment. So I suggest that we mention the record's current status and include the previous record. I just thought I'd ask what anyone else thought on the matter first as technically Grylls has the record and i wouldn't want to introduce incorrect information.Elmo 11:52, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

I agree with Elmo. I'm no expert, but I thought an FAI representative needs to be present during the record attempt. I'm pretty sure that for sailplane flights, a representative checks the aircraft and the flight recorder (not just a gps, btw) immediately before and after the flight. I doubt Grylls and his expedition had an FAI representative with them, but the FAI may have granted an acception(?). The flight will probably stand as an unofficial record. Too bad about the everest thing though, he could have gotten the record at home... Lost Cause