This article contains information and reflections based on having owned a powered harness for 5 years, together with "what I wish I had known" from other FLPHG pilots. It appeared in the February, 2007 issue of Hang Gliding Magazine |
This introductory article to flying powered harnesses appeared in the October, 2001 issue of Hang Gliding Magazine. It discusses the basics of powered harnesses and flying them and includes information on flphg (foot launched powered hang glider) harness manufacturers and suitable gliders. |
 | This article appeared in the August 1990 issue of Hang Gliding Magazine. It discusses the importance of body position and technique in achieving a crisp flare, and presents a visualization technique to help improve landings.Landing Flare article (pdf)NEW: Preston Holmes did a very nice animation which shows the principles discussed in this article: http://www.ptone.com/flare/ |
 | This appeared as a two-article series in the July and August 1986 issues of Hang Gliding Magazine. It is an excellent piece on all phases of the landing from approach to flare, and techniques to use when things don't go as planned. Posted by permission of the author.Returning To Earth Articles (pdf) |
 | This appeared in the June 1989 issue of Hang Gliding Magazine. It presents some calculations on the compression (column) strength of control bar down-tubes, and the degree to which strength is affected by a bend in the tube.Column Failure of Bent Tube Article (pdf) |
