I'm in my 50's and just started the sport. I love it. I'm a foot launcher for now but at some point I will need to switch over. Thanks for a nice video
Just qualified for LSA license with Roy @ Dunnellon. This was a great experience and I recommend this highly, without reservation. N.B.: need minimal wind to fly powered parachutes so I spent more time on aviation academics than I had planned. This was OK-need this for FAA Knowledge Test and Check Ride.
My dad worked for Six Chuter in the '90s and 2000s for a lot of years. It was a lot different back then. Before 9/11 it seemed like they were a lot more relaxed on who could fly what. I think he only had to get license to be able to train other people how to fly.
Just hauled my brand-new Powrachute Airwolf from the plant in Michigan to my farm in Maryland. The wing, still under construction, will be shipped down to Roy in Dunnellon FL. I'll take the aircraft down there and have Roy rig it, then check out the PP (and me). Can't wait to get back to Marion County/Dunnellon Field airport and get going again with Roy.
Why would you want to fly a PPC over a PPG? I’m a paraglider pilot and eventually would like to get a “butt fan” (foot launch paramotor) and to me paraglider’s are much more efficient and maneuverable than parachute canopies. I’m sure that there is something that has to be good about PPC considering they are so big and heavy, having large rotax motors, but I just don’t see any advantage to having something larger, heavier, less maneuverable, and less efficient.
I have lots of friends who fly PPG. I believe they are awesome, too! The people who fly powered parachutes generally enjoy the power the machines offer, the comfort of having the engine vibration isolated from your back, being able to take others flying safely and legally, as well as not having to use your legs for landing gear. Both ways of flying have advantages and disadvantages. It is just a matter of what your priorities are! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Sir, which one is safer. Or is the flexwing glider safer ? I'm asking because I want to start flying now I'm retired from the military. I want to go slow, low and safest. And I'm in my mid 50's now so I need something pretty forgiving if possible. Thank you.
That is a pretty good question. Both are safe if operated properly. The edge goes to powered parachutes in my opinion because they move a lot slower and are more inherently stable.
Hi Dan! I used to refer people to Designated Pilot Examiners close by to get recommendations. But the FAA recently made that information harder to get to. I suppose the best way at this point is to go to powered parachute manufacturers, particularly for models you like, and see who they like.
For someone who has logged 160 flights and over 100 hours, how much discretion does a CFI have to forego hours of dual training if they feel confident in demonstrated proficiency?
I'm confused on this because, even though your going to fly a ultra light to fly tandem, you need to fly a regular airline like a cessna to get the private pilot liscence? Or do you get tested in a ultra light?
Hi Dom! You really can't use an ultralight to just fly tandem. There are some special exemptions for instructors to fly ultralight trainers, but they are very limited. Once you get your license, you can take others up flying just for fun. You need to have a pilot certificate and the aircraft has to be N-numbered.
@@EasyFlight I take it though even with liscence and using a PPC can you do scenic flights? Or you cant use a PPC other than flight training or for fun? Would be great to use the PPC to take a person up and fly over the crater or grand Canyon.
