There is always a debate amongst Microlight (Ultralight in US speak) flyers as to whether ballistic chutes are more risky than taking your chances without. Stumbled across this video which makes a good argument against… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1PX7G0u0yI&hl=en] However, it is alleged the pilot in question had altered the chute installation so that the release for the [...]

I have one more ground school exam to pass and then the theory side of things is all done to qualify for my NPPL (National Private Pilots Licence). I find trawling through the books and study papers a bind and found it much easier to get the exams passed by simply trying my luck at [...]