Powered Parachutes

[TangoWhiskey]

Have any of you ever flown a powered parachute? The FAA has posted a new 2007 "Powered Parachute Flying Handbook" on their website:

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/media/FAA-H-8083-29.pdf

I've always thought that would be fun to try. I have no idea where to go to do it though!

 

[tonycondon]

no have never done it. watched the guys at oshkosh though, pretty fun to watch.

 

[TangoWhiskey]

no have never done it. watched the guys at oshkosh though, pretty fun to watch.

Is there a 'rating' for this, or is it like ultralights -- get some instruction and go?

 

[tonycondon]

i think it depends, some qualify as ultralights. i think that a fair amount are governed under a weight shift rating, perhaps light sport-weight shift. i cant remember though.

 

[TangoWhiskey]

http://www.all-about-powered-parachutes.com/faq.htm

There are some answers here.

 

[KennyFlys]

The FAA made a special publication to cover the Cirrus?

 

[tonycondon]

no kenny, that is Civilized Skydiving, not Powered Parachuting. I'd expect an FAA pub out next year on it

 

[Henning]

Have any of you ever flown a powered parachute? The FAA has posted a new 2007 "Powered Parachute Flying Handbook" on their website:

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/media/FAA-H-8083-29.pdf

I've always thought that would be fun to try. I have no idea where to go to do it though!

I flew a back pack fan one, it was a hoot. I'm seriously considering buying one.