Powered Paragliding Bible 2 Paperback – June 1, 2008

OK I bought this book a few months ago - and I must admit I was a little skeptical. I had read a lot of glowing reviews about this book and thought that it couldn't possibly live up to the hype. But it did.I am a paraglider pilot - been doing it for about 10 years, and I wanted to get a paramotor so I could fly on those days when free flight wasn't possible. Powered paragliding is similar to paragliding, but different enough that I wanted a reference book to cover all those minor points that would take years to discover.I was really impressed with the quality of presentation in the book, the lovely graphics, and the content that takes you from a complete newbie, to a knowledgeable PPG pilot.Of course, this book should be used as a supplement to a training course with a certified instructor - dont use it as a DIY course. you'll only hurt yourself and blow a fortune on broken props.But, this book on Powered Paragliding is the gold standard upon which all others are judged - you cannot go wrong investing in a copy of this book.

First, let me describe myself as it pertains to the sport so you know where I'm coming from with this review. I'm very much a novice. I just did my first solo flight a week prior to writing this review.I was looking for a "text book" that I could reference and study as I hopefully progress. This book is just what I was hoping to find. I wasn't sure the sport had a big enough market for someone to put a book together like this but I'm pleased that it is. This book is very thorough and quite literally provides instruction from the ground up. In addition, the book is full of good pictures that just make it fun rather than a just a boring text.I imagine that even an experienced pilot would benefit from this book and if instructors aren't issuing this book to their students, they should be.

I am a relatively new paramotor pilot with around 30 flights. I have found this book very helpful. It would have accelerated my training process if I had read it before. It exceeded my expectations on many fronts. The pictures, visuals and graphs are very useful. The content and chapters cover the questions/ problems faced by ppg pilots in flight life. Pages/content on meteorology is a bit shallow and there are some typos in various places, but overall a very useful, top notch book on ppg.

Great source of information. I am new to the sport and the book gave much insight in the way that is easy to understand. Really nice and entertaining to read also. I read "the art of paragliding" from the same author before this one. Also a great book for people who are interested in this sport.

Lots of good info

Great book. Has everything you will ever need to know. All PPG pilots should own this book

Very informative. Great for the novice and the experienced flyer. Teaches weather, airport edicate, equipment, technique and so much more !

bought as a present and he loved it!