In the past season I had several PPG students perform what
I call parablending. It involves lines or canopy falling into the spinning
prop resulting in loss of lines or hole in canopy. This happens on the
ground during inflation when canopy overshoots and student is too slow to
apply brakes. This adds extra stress as most students do not wish to
parablend.
I had a local welder to weld a prop guard that should prevent
accidental parablending and will allow students to concentrate on proper inflation
and take off techniques without worrying about damaging the equipment.
The guard attaches to Paramotor cage by six Velcro straps
riveted to the guard.
