Paramotor Terminology II

Forward Launch: Taking off by moving forward on foot, a common method in paramotoring.
Dynamic Lift: Lift generated by the movement of the paraglider through the air.
Flutter: Rapid oscillations in the paraglider wing caused by aerodynamic forces.
Spot Landing: A precise landing on a specified target.
Wingtip Drag: Drag produced at the tips of the paraglider wing.
Wind Gradient: Changes in wind speed and direction with altitude.
Wind Shadow: The area on the ground where the wind is blocked by an obstacle.
Weight-Shift Steering: Control method using body movement to steer the paramotor.
Emergency Procedures: Standard actions to be taken in case of equipment failure or adverse conditions.
Preflight Inspection: A systematic check of the paramotor and equipment before flight.
Pitch Stability: The paramotor's tendency to maintain a stable pitch attitude.
Recovery Position: The position adopted by the pilot to minimize injury during a hard landing.
Power-to-Weight Ratio: The ratio of the engine's power to the total weight of the paramotor.
Wind Aloft: Wind conditions at higher altitudes, typically measured above the surface.
Airspace: The designated airspace where paramotors are allowed to operate.
Wind Gradient: The change in wind speed with altitude.
Density Altitude: Pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature.
* Pulse Jet: A type of engine occasionally used in paramotors.
Carburetor: A device that blends air and fuel for the engine.
Fuel Injection: An alternative to carburetion, delivering fuel directly into the engine.
Tandem Paramotoring: Flying with two people, usually an instructor and a student.
Kiting: Practicing ground handling with the paraglider wing.
Glider Bag: A bag used to store and transport the paraglider wing.
Stroke (Engine): The movement of the piston in the engine.
Pilot Rating: A certification indicating a pilot's skill level.
Cross-Country (XC): Extended flights covering significant distances.
Ignition System: The components that initiate the combustion process in the engine.
Laminar Flow: Smooth, uninterrupted airflow over the paraglider wing.
GPS Altitude: Altitude measured using GPS technology.
Crosswind: Wind blowing across the intended flight path.
Aerofoil Profile: The specific shape of the wing's cross-section.
Windsock Wind Limit: The maximum wind speed at which it is safe to launch.
Anemometer: An instrument used to measure wind speed.
Ground Effect: The increased lift experienced when flying close to the ground.
Pendulum Pendulum: The oscillation of the paramotor beneath the paraglider during flight.
Angle of Incidence: The angle formed by the wing's chord line and the longitudinal axis of the paramotor.
Paramotor Frame Materials: The materials used in constructing the frame, such as aluminum or titanium.
Wing Inflation: The process of filling the paraglider wing with air during takeoff.
Hang Check: A pre-flight check to ensure that the pilot is securely attached to the harness.
SIV (Simulation d'Incident en Vol): A type of training that simulates in-flight incidents and teaches pilots how to recover.
Windsock Wind Limit: The maximum wind speed at which it is safe to launch.
Air Traffic Control (ATC): The system that manages air traffic in controlled airspace.
Wind Indicator: An instrument that shows the direction and speed of the wind.
Dynamic Soaring: A technique where the pilot gains energy by flying in wind gradients.
Center of Lift: The point on the paraglider wing where lift is concentrated.
Dynamic Lift: Lift generated by the movement of the paraglider through the air.
Cruise Control: A system that maintains a constant throttle setting for level flight.
* Aerotow: A method of launching where the paramotor is towed into the air by a vehicle.
Ground Effect: The increased lift experienced when flying close to the ground.
Asymmetric Wing Loading: Uneven weight distribution across the paraglider wing.

* not common but interesting to talk about in class