This page links to other sites and more information about flying
with a powered harness.
FLPHG List:
Start with the Foot Launched Powered Hang Gliding List. This is the place to find experienced
flphg pilots and information. Most, if not all, of your questions
are probably answered in the archives. This group was originated
in the UK on Yahoo Groups. It has since become an international community, and previous
content was migrated to Groups IO when Yahoo Groups closed:
https://groups.io/g/flphg
A newer, and currently more dynamic resource is the
FLPHG Facebook Page
FLPHG Overview:
A nice Wikipedia summary and overview of flphg: Powered Hang Glider
Early Experiences with the Mosquito:
This is a compilation of posts I made to my local flying list as I
demo'ed, bought, and learned to fly my Mosquito. Lengthy, but it
is basically a diary as I experienced it:
learning.php
Handling Under Power:
I have developed some theories about the effect of the thrust line on
handling. These theories are not widely accepted, however I
believe I have a sound basis for them, based on my own studies and
comments from other pilots.
If you have found handling under power to be difficult, then this would
be worth considering. It is long and technical, however:
handling.php
Andy Buchan's Power Article
This article appeared for some time on the BMAA web site, but has
since been removed: AndyBuchanPowerHangGlider.pdf
(Unfortunately I have not been able to contact Andy to ask permission,
so if you are he, please
drop me a line)
BHPA FLPA Syllabus
The training Syllabus used by the British ang Gliding and Paragliding
Association for Foot Launched Powered Aircraft:
FLPA_Training_Syllabus.pdf
Doodlebug Training Syllabus
This Syllabus was provided by Ken Brown, the North American Doodlebug
Distributor
BugTrainingSyllabus.pdf
OZ Reports on Mosquito Flights:
Dave Sharp Hooks the Mosquito to the Atos:
Oz Report V3 #86
Another Atos report: OzReport V6 #190
A bit of information about the Atos, Mosquito, and V-tail: Oz Report V6 #192
One more Atos comment: Oz Report V6 #203
Mosquito - A kick in the Butt:
Oz Report V3 #115
Crash Under Canopy - a pilot
flying with a Mosquito had a glider problem (not related to the
Mosquito) that required him to land under canopy:
Oz Report V6 #277
FLPHG Schools:
This
section contains a list of schools that teach flphg. If you
run a school that teaches flphg, or know of one, please forward that
information to me (
Write
to Wind-Drifter ) and it will be included here.
Airways Airsport(UK): A
BHPA School, located at Darley Moor, near Ashbourne
http://www.airways-airsports.com/
Blue Sky Hang Gliding (USA):Mosquito Dealer and
USHGA Instruction, near Richmond, Virginia
http://www.blueskyhg.com
