One of my first videos I watched,as i rapidly took interest in the sport of PPC flying. Awesome video ! 1 year ago, I took up drone photography. This past spring I met a guy that owned a ppc, and I knew right away, I had to look further into it. luck had it, I was able to take a ride in a 2 seat ppc from a local man in my neighboring area. 3 weeks later I owned a Buckeye dream machine, red barron red/2 seat/582 rotax. Life was on a fast track. i took a few field lessons, and help from 2 local men that have become true friends, You can say they took me under their wing, patiently worked with me with good instruction, and I have now been solo several times and absolutely love it. Started out as a drone hobby 1 year ago, and now flying like a bird. Nothing compares. Hope you have safe flights,keep the videos coming, Thank you,Jim
@Randall D No, you don't need a license to fly a powered parachute or a registration for the aircraft AS LONG AS the powered parachute meets the guidelines of an Ultralight Vehicle. If you don't know what the definition of an Ultralight Vehicle is, refer to 14 CFR § 103.1(e). For powered parachutes that don't meet the definition of Ultralight, at least a Sport Pilot certificate with a powered parachute rating is needed.
If you go single seat like a trike it's about half the cost as a tandem Rotax powered setup. Those can go up to 30k. Decent trike setup single seater 12 to 14k gets a nice setup. Foot launch with just a backpack seat and no wheels and that's under 10k all day long.
I just recently started ppc's I have a Harmening.... I have thousands of skydives and never really thought much of the canopy ride. This changed all of that!!! Once you've flown... You always look to the sky waiting to get back there.
VERY nice video both in content & the production. Thanks, Wiley Grant for your well-spoken , well-paced description of the powered parachute experience. Definitely got me thinking about getting one. Hope Wiley is well & still flying...
Like Jim this video was a great introduction to the sport. Now we have our own 2 seat powered parachute and my daughter and twin boys all obtained their pilot certificates at 15 years of age. Nothing beats being in the air with good company. Thanks Willey. Keep well my friend.
In’95, I had a near-fatal skydiving accident. During the healing process, I met Ken Benner in Billings, MT. He introduced me to this wonderful sport, and I was soon flying my own Six Chuter SR-1. Ken soon bought a 582 Dream Machine. It was awesome. I always loved the freedom of my single-seat. Being a former jumper, I loved the ability to hot dog it a bit. Anyway ken, myself, and many others enjoyed the flyins and numerous activities over the years. I got out in ‘04 when FAA started cracking down on us, and I was driving truck and didn’t have much time to play. I miss it horribly. Anyone see Kenny out there, have him hit me up - it’s been a long time, bro. Johnny would like know what you’re up to, and if you still got your wings on!
I had and flew my 98' Dream Machine 502 for about 7 years here in Indiana also, dream come true. Hope someday to get back into it again, nice to have land to just get out and fly rather than having to haul it somewhere to fly out of.
I don't fly the trikes, I have only flown the foot launch models. I can attest that this might be the best thing to happen to aviation since the Wright brothers!!! A blast... You can fly on a daily basis for under $5,000
I've recently run across one of these used, for $1000. I'm going to check it over pretty well and if I like it, will buy it and train myself to fly it!
I recently purchased the exact same model and year. Do you know where I can get replacement parts and instruction manual. I can't seem to find anything online. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
Now that I finally have found access to a private airfield, I can seriously think of getting one after 30 years thinking of it. What is required to getting a 2 seater? I read special certification is required. What is involved? Can I get a PPC and NOT be trained to fly?
A two seat powered parachute requires at least a sport pilot license and is an FAA registered aircraft. The simplest way to fly is to buy a single seat machine that complies to FAR part 103. That means empty weight of not more than 255 lbs. and not more than 5 gallons of fuel. No license required. Go get dual instructions somewhere to be safe and enjoy your flying.
Common sense says to turn right you would push the left pedal forward, like with a motorbike, bicycle or a skid steer. Its so ingrained in me to do that I'd hafta get the controls changed to work that way.
Hello Fred! I noticed you have been answering posts for the last two weeks! Good to hear you are still active. I have viewed this video 20 times! It is very enjoyable to watch. I am almost too old to start at 70, but I sure do have a yearn to get up there. Do you still fly around?
I'm 65. Been flying one a year now. You can keep it simple. I hope to get 10 more years out of the sport. Sure is nice once you get in the air. To have a barn & land like Mr Grant would be best.
@@fredgrant1061 it makes me feel kinda special for you to send me a reply! You have been famous to me these past few years because 6 years ago I started following the PPC videos...and you always have been the first and best video I watched. I really hope you and the wife get better soon! Have a better day!
I don't know if you monitor this posting but I have just bought beautiful 09 buckeye eagle single seat. I am not trained to fly, I have looked for it but no one around me with in forever does this, I am tempted to take what I have learned and go practice kiting, and setting up the chute bringing it up properly than bringing it back down, then just kite up one time and leave this planet. I have been warned profusely about trying to do this by the trainer I bought this from. He lives 10 hrs away so I can,t train with him. What do you think of all this training just to have fun?
***** Can't means won't.Only a complete fool flies without proper instruction....but don't let me discourage you. I've watched others fly without instruction, and am a pilot myself. If you do go the self teaching route, I suggest you tell experienced pilots in your area so they can sit in lawnchairs and watch / film you pile it up...and you probably will. Makes for great RU-vid videos.
***** David, where are you? I have flown one for 14 years. You can thank the GD FAA for your trouble. We were 12k strong when they grabbed us up and asked congress for more money. Their rules are a lie though, and I fly my 2 place just as I did when 'exempted' (I have studied law for 7 years and have no fear of the leaches). YOU DO NOT WANT TO FLY WITHOUT INSTRUCTION!! Though they are the easiest thing to fly, there are things you gotta know. I soloed in 1.5 hrs. But my instructor was awesome. I had an engine out within one year, 230lb guy in the back, and thanks to training, it was no big deal. My 'N-number' is 'not for commerce' . Answer me, and I may find you a rebel who can help. Watch the video. Your servants in government made this harder, less likely, less safe and more expensive. Your GD SERVANTS!
Kaylejwm Good, glad you're safe and flying :). I will tell you this, from experience. Fly as if it will quit and any time, so you have a glide slope to a safe landing. If it does quit, flare hard with feet, AND grab the lines with your hands and cross them in front of your chest right before hitting the ground. I had no damage fully loaded (2 place).
They are very fun, but stay out to late on a morning flight, & the building thermals & turbulence can become quite unnerving in a hurry, making you feel like your on the end of a Bungie.
The ideal flight conditions are from calm to 10 mph wind. Less is better. Winds most places in the Midwest begin to come up around 10am. Evenings as the sun goes down are ideal.
@@fredgrant1061 For sure! I went out one morning, & thermals built sooner than expected, & by the time I got back to my LZ, my carts nose was doing figure 8's. Not a fun experience! 🤢
There is a very healthy nervousness that comes with flying (for me anyway). You don't want to mess up, it could be deadly. I like a few drinks, but would never drink and fly. You get high every time anyway :D.
