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A-Lines - the lines attached to the leading edge, front most, of the paraglider and used in the inflation/launch process.
Altimeter - an instrument that displays your altitude. can buy watches which have altimeters in them. smallest ,lightest, and cheapest way.
Angle of Attack - the angle that the paraglider presents to oncoming air; the higher the leading edge of the paraglider in relation to the trailing edge, the higher the Angle of Attack, the more scoop wing has.
Asymmetrical Collapse - An uneven collapse of the wing. One side of the wing is inflated and the collapsed part is deflated.
B-Lines - middle most row of attachment lines into wing (paraglider)
Big Ears - intentionally collapsing the wing tips while in flight to increase the descent rate
Brake Toggles - handles attached to end of brake line; used to operate brakes
Brakes - control the trailing edge of the paraglider; used for turning and increasing the angle of attack
C-Lines - rear row of attachment lines into wing (paraglider), but not the brake lines which are attached to the very rear, trailing edge seam and to brake line handles for turning and braking on each side.
Canopy - the paraglider, also known as the wing
Cells - the individual air spaces sandwiched between the top and bottom panels of the paraglider that become pressurized while in flight giving the paraglider its wing-like shape
CHT - Gauge to show the pilot what his engine Cylinder Head Temperature is. Usually uses a sender under the spark plug.
DHV 1 - Rating given by the German Hang-glider Association to paragliders with simple and very forgiving flying characteristics.
DHV 1-2 - Rating given by the German Hang-glider Association to paragliders with good-natured flying characteristics.
DHV 2 - Rating given by the German Hang-glider Association to paragliders with demanding flying characteristics and potentially dynamic reactions to turbulence and pilot errors. Recommended for regularly flying pilots.
DHV 2-3 - Rating given by the German Hang-glider Association to paragliders with very demanding flying characteristics and potentially violent reactions to turbulence and pilot errors. Recommended for experienced and regularly flying pilots.
DHV 3 - Rating given by the German Hang-glider Association to paragliders with very demanding flying characteristics and potentially very violent reactions to turbulence and pilot errors, little scope for pilot errors. For expert pilots.
EGT - Gauge used to show the pilot what the Exhaust Gas Temperature is. Usually uses a sender in a hole on the exhaust pipe or exhaust manifold.
Empty Weight - weight of the paramotor with an empty fuel tank
Flare - the process by which forward speed is exchanged for lift during landing. Timed correctly this will produce a soft and easy landing
Free Flying - flying unpowered without a motor, also known as paragliding
Glide Ratio - the unpowered horizontal distance traveled relative to the amount of vertical drop; the average paraglider's glide ratio is 7:1, meaning it loses 1 foot of altitude for every 7 feet it glides horizontally in still air
GPS - Global Positioning System. Sometimes used by pilots during cross country flights.
Ground Handling - to fly the paraglider overhead in the wind while standing on the ground, also known as kiting
Harness - the seating device that you strap yourself into that connects you to the paramotor and paraglider
Hook In Weight - the total weight of the pilot and all equipment, excluding the paraglider
Hook Knife - a special knife used in emergencies to cut paraglider or tow lines
Kiting - to fly the paraglider overhead in the wind while standing on the ground, also known as ground handling
Laminar Air - smooth, non-turbulent air
Landing Gear - your legs
Lines - the cords connecting the paraglider to the risers which are connected to the harness.
Parablend - to wrap your wing and/or lines in the prop.
Paramotor - the engine you wear on your back to provide thrust
PG - ParaGlider
Porosity - The measure of the amount of air that can pass through a material. With paragliders, you want a low porosity so that the air compressed within the cells cannot escape through the paraglider material.
PPC - Powered ParaChute. Not to be confused with a powered paraglider
PPG - Powered ParaGlider. Not to be confused with a powered parachute
Reserve - a conventional parachute worn for use in case of an in-flight emergency. Not your second chance, your last chance.
Reverse Launch - to inflate the paraglider while turned around facing it, turning forward once the paraglider is overhead and then launching.
Risers - connect the paraglider lines to the harness and/or paramotor
Speed Bar - pulls the front lines down to decrease the angle of attack thus increasing speed
Stall - occurs because the air stops adhering to the top of the paraglider and becomes turbulent
Stall Speed - the air speed at which the wing will no longer fly
Tandem - two people flying together, a pilot and a passenger
Thermal - a warm current of air rising from the sun-warmed earth that can be used to gain altitude while in flight. a common source of low level turbulence.
Turbulence - the irregular and instantaneous motions of air which is made up of a number of small eddies that travel in the general air current
Turtle - to fall over backwards onto your paramotor while it's strapped to your back
Variometer - an instrument that displays your rate of descent or ascent. usually has a changing sound indicating rise/fall & rate with tone change.
Windmeter - an instrument that displays the wind speed
Windsock - a device used to show the direction of the wind and to some extent the wind speed; useful for take-offs and landings
Wing - the paraglider. lay persons know it as, call it, the parachute which is incorrect.